Title: 그녀는 예뻤다 / She Was Pretty
Chinese Title: 她真漂亮
Also known as: She Was Beautiful
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2015-Sep-16 to 2015-Nov-11
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 22:00
Synopsis
A romantic comedy about two past acquaintances who meet again after they went through reversal fortunes and appearances.
Kim Hye Jin (Hwang Jung Eum) was a very pretty girl from a rich family. After her family’s publishing company went bankrupt, she experienced hardships and then lost her beauty too. Meanwhile, Ji Sung Joon (Park Seo Joon) was an unattractive boy with low self-esteem, but grows up as a handsome man and successful editor.
Cast
Main Cast
Hwang Jung Eum as Kim Hye Jin
– Jung Da Bin as Hye Jin (young)
Park Seo Joon as Ji Sung Joon
– Yang Han Yeol as Sung Joon (young)
Go Joon Hee as Min Ha Ri
– Lee Ja In as Ha Ri (young)
Choi Shi Won as Kim Shin Hyuk
Jin Sung Magazines Group’s office administration
Kim Ha Kyoon as Boo Jong Man (Team Manager)
Jo Chang Geun as Kwang Hee (staff)
Jin Hye Won as Lee Sul Bi (intern)
The Most magazine’s staffs
Hwang Suk Jung as Kim Rara (Editor-in-chief)
Ahn Se Ha as Kim Poong Ho (Feature Director)
Shin Dong Mi as Cha Joo Young (Fashion Director)
Park Yoo Hwan as Kim Joon Woo (Fashion Team’s Assistant)
Kang Soo Jin as Joo Ah Reum (Beauty Editor)
Shin Hye Sun as Han Sul (Beauty Assistant)
Cha Jung Won as Sun Min (Editorial Team’s Assistant)
Bae Min Jung as Lee Kyung (Editorial Team’s Assistant)
Im Ji Hyun as Eun Young (Editorial Team’s Assistant)
Hye Jin’s family
Park Choong Sun as Kim Jong Sub
Lee Il Hwa as Han Jung Hye
Jung Da Bin as Kim Hye Rin
Ha Ri’s family
Lee Byung Joon as Min Yong Gil
Yoon Yoo Sun as Cha Hye Jung
Seo Jung Yun as Na Ji Sun
Cameo
Ahn Sang Tae as convenience store’s worker (ep 1)
Ray Yang as the woman mistaken as Hye Jin (ep 1)
Kang Sung as Ha Ri’s date (ep 1-3)
Kim Sung Oh as the man at pub (ep 3)
Uee as herself (ep.9)
Seo In Guk as himself (ep.9)
Park Hyung Sik as himself (ep.9)
Lee Joon Ki as himself (ep.9)
Kim Je Dong as Commemorative Event Host (ep.9)
Production Credits
Production Company: Bon Factory (본팩토리)
Chief Producer: Han Hee
Director: Jung Dae Yoon
Screenwriter: Jo Sung Hee
Note
– Choi Shi Won will join South Korean military after this drama.
– Park Seo Joon and Hwang Jung Eum were previously acted together in 2015 MBC drama “Kill Me, Heal Me”.
– Due to the Live broadcasting of a baseball game (KBO League) on 2015-Oct-14, episode 9 was postponed to 2015-Oct-15.
Awards
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Top Ten Star Awards – Park Seo Joon (Kill Me Heal Me, She Was Pretty)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Top Ten Star Awards – Hwang Jung Eum (Kill Me Heal Me, She Was Pretty)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Actress Award – Hwang Jung Eum (Kill Me Heal Me, She Was Pretty)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Actor Award – Park Seo Joon (Kill Me Heal Me, She Was Pretty)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Best Child Actor – Yang Han Yeol (She Was Pretty)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Producers’ Choice Actor of the Year – Hwang Jung Eum (Kill Me Heal Me, She Was Pretty)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Writer of the Year -Jo Sung Hee (She Was Pretty) and Ha Chung Ok (Make a Woman Cry)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Mini-Series): Hwang Suk Jung (She Was Pretty)
2015 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Actor (Mini-Series): Park Seo Joon (Kill Me Heal Me, She Was Pretty)
Episode Ratings
| Date | Ep | TNmS | TNmS | AGB | AGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2015-09-16 | 1 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| 2015-09-17 | 2 | 7.1 | 8.1 (15th) | 7.2 | 7.8 (17th) |
| 2015-09-23 | 3 | 8.0 (18th) | 9.1 (11th) | 8.5 (14th) | 9.4 (11th) |
| 2015-09-24 | 4 | 7.8 (19th) | 8.8 (15th) | 9.9 (11th) | 9.9 (11th) |
| 2015-09-30 | 5 | 9.0 (16th) | 10.8 (8th) | 10.7 (8th) | 11.9 (8th) |
| 2015-10-01 | 6 | 8.4 (19th) | 10.4 (10th) | 10.2 (17th) | 11.3 (9th) |
| 2015-10-07 | 7 | 11.8 (8th) | 13.7 (5th) | 13.1 (6th) | 14.2 (3rd) |
| 2015-10-08 | 8 | 13.2 (6th) | 15.4 (2nd) | 14.5 (3rd) | 16.3 (3rd) |
| 2015-10-14 | x | Baseball | Game | (Live) | KBO League |
| 2015-10-15 | 9 | 16.2 (2nd) | 19.1 (2nd) | 16.7 (3rd) | 17.9 (2nd) |
| 2015-10-21 | 10 | 15.3 (4th) | 17.4 (2nd) | 17.3 (2nd) | 19.7 (2nd) |
| 2015-10-22 | 11 | 17.2 (2nd) | 19.7 (2nd) | 17.7 (2nd) | 19.2 (2nd) |
| 2015-10-28 | 12 | 15.5 (4th) | 17.8 (2nd) | 16.5 (3rd) | 17.9 (2nd) |
| 2015-10-29 | 13 | 15.0 (4th) | 17.5 (2nd) | 18.0 (2nd) | 19.8 (2nd) |
| 2015-11-04 | 14 | 15.3 (3rd) | 17.4 (1st) | 15.9 (3rd) | 17.8 (2nd) |
| 2015-11-05 | 15 | 15.0 (3rd) | 17.8 (2nd) | 16.9 (2nd) | 18.7 (2nd) |
| 2015-11-11 | 16 | 15.0 (2nd) | 17.7 (1st) | 15.9 (3rd) | 17.7 (2nd) |
Sources: TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielsen Korea
*** Different between TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielson – Here
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Trailer I & Trailer II & Trailer III & Trailer IV & Trailer V
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November 11th, 2015 at 10:52 pm
@ Birdybuddy#249: I know, right! But you know, I’m way ahead of you, in terms of being totally addicted to this drama. I worked my whole stretch of night shifts and guess what I did when I got off………..watch SWP! Good grief, I swear I was pretty wide awake when watching it! And even had the energy to write my post!
Absolutely unbelievable but that is the magic of SWP! What makes this drama so endearing to me is that I connected with all the characters………I loved all the four main leads! This drama is truly refreshing in so many levels…….all the characters are so lovable that no one got on my nerves………the angst between the OTP was short lived and most importantly, no noble idiocy! (Writernim, you’re the best!)…….and above all, there was absolutely no wavering as far as the OTP’s feelings are which makes this drama simply adorable!
I reeeeeeally love this drama and I’ll miss it a LOT, seriously!!!!
November 12th, 2015 at 12:07 am
@malou1010: heheh, you’re welcome chingu! 😊😘 I’m a member of the soompi forum & followed the thread of this drama & they always update there, so I uploaded the preview here..heheh.. & chingu, I agree w/ what you said! I LOVE THIS DRAMA SOOOOOO MUCH! 😍❤❤😍 This drama is JJANG & DAEBAK!! & gonna miss it too..huhuh! 😭😭😭
& everyone here, we’ll watch last ep, okay??? I did caught up the livestream of the last ep but it was already in the halfway.. & it’s HAPPY ENDING chingus!!!! 😊😍😍☺👍 oooooooops, spoiler! hahaha! MIANHE!! 😋Love yah 😘❤
November 12th, 2015 at 12:15 am
SIWON OPPA,, FIGHTING!!! SARANGHANDA :*
November 12th, 2015 at 6:11 pm
@ malou1010 Oh MA MA Miaaaaa I’m glad I’m not the only one hahaaaa but I’m sure ü r 100 x addicting to SWP more than me 👍😆😂 despite ü drop out ur sleep for this drama lol Bravooooooö to Ü 👏😄 what we gonna do now since this JJanggg drama is over 😭😭😭😭😭😭 but I have hope that OH MY Venue will keep us occupied since they have the best casts and the plots is pretty similar to SWP.. Childhood best friend but somehow they lost contact from each other and they meet again during adulthood and drama will begin ……. Let finger crossed it’ll be a good one 😚😂 Monday plssss come Paliiii Paliiii !!!
November 12th, 2015 at 7:44 pm
one can easily watch this drama with no qualms at all, understandably getting higher ratings in s.k. it’s a relationship made in heaven so to speak, so the other parties interested in the lead characters would have no chance to break that love and friendship. it’s a fun series and good to watch!
November 13th, 2015 at 12:25 pm
I LOVE YOU ALL. THANKS FOR THIS WONDERFUL DRAMA.. SEO IN GUK I MISS YOU…..HOPE SEE YOUR NEXT DRAMA… GOOD LUCK…
November 13th, 2015 at 3:46 pm
REALLY GOOD END OMOOOOO! HAPPY EVER AFTER IS THE BEST ENDING. kyaaaa lovelovelovesomillionloveeeee
November 13th, 2015 at 5:29 pm
where is seo in guk in this series?
November 14th, 2015 at 5:45 am
Not sold on the ending much.
November 14th, 2015 at 11:31 am
The best cuteness series ever !!
November 14th, 2015 at 5:19 pm
The best drama ever!!!The overactings and exaggeratings ,I dunno but just amazed me. The leads did their best and am happy for them. They played their role so well that they can relate to us naturally. Salute to all of you especially the main leads.
November 14th, 2015 at 8:16 pm
@Adeul #259: why? you wished kim hye jin ended up with kim shin hyuk? now that i am typing this, i noticed they have the same last name. would it work in s.k.? (stupid question)
November 15th, 2015 at 9:54 pm
Luv it how the writers wraped it up…so much exceed expectation. Who is the real TEN, the real 2nd generation of Jisung Magz heir..definitely didn’t see that coming.
And the chemistry between the cast. HJ n SJ the first love couple, HJ n HR the besties, HJ n SH the weirdo couple and last but not least SJ n SH (i don’t how to label them but EVERYTIME SJ drunked, SH alwasy there to piggyback him 😀 )
The lead couple succeed in giving me a sweet vibe of a pure first love. And the writers put a sweet story of first love reunited.
November 16th, 2015 at 2:03 pm
This drama made me a Choi Siwon fan!
November 18th, 2015 at 1:29 am
The final episode was just absolute perfection, seriously! It was the sweetest and the most heartwarming episode ever. I got everything I have envisioned to be a PERFECT ENDING for Hye Jin and Sung Joon. Aaaaaww…….that ending just completely melted my heart! BEST ENDING EVEEEEER! I couldn’t be any happier!
SWP is truly a drama like no other! Finally, I got myself an honest-to-goodness RomCom. The “Com” part had me laughing out loud coz it was just so insanely hilarious! But, oh my gosh, the “Rom” part was the best ever! Absolutely adored the OTP’s beautiful and heartwarming journey to finding their love that almost got away. What I loved the most was that writernim was never stingy in giving us precious OTP moments. Every single OTP moment was so magical………just couldn’t get enough of it!
Aaaaaahh, jinjja, I totally loved SWP! Most definitely, it’s a keeper for me and has become one of my favorite Korean dramas of all time. It’s an absolute must watch kdrama of 2015. Great story and brilliantly written (You’re the best, writernim!); Awesome Director and Cinematographer; Beautiful OSTs; and of course, a PERFECT cast who were all absolutely amazing. PSJ did an excellent job playing Sung Joon. He owned my heart since day one. I was so drawn into his character that the more I got to know him better, the more endearing his character became. He’s such a brilliant actor who gets even better with each role he plays. I’ll always be a fan! And wow, to be paired with HJE, was like an early Christmas gift for me! I love them so dearly!
November 18th, 2015 at 2:03 am
Another stellar performance by Hwang Jung Eum. I’m super proud of her! She’s such a perfectionist when it comes to every single role she plays and it shows when you watch her dramas. Seriously, there’s something that’s purely magical about her acting. When she does her emotional scenes, she brings you into that moment where you feel the rawness of her emotions. But, oh my gosh, when she does her physical comedy which she has definitely perfected, she turns into this goofy character who is just absolutely crazy funny and so darn adorkable………….that you can’t help but laugh your socks off! What an incredibly gifted actress! I’m such a huge fan of hers!
I hope MBC gives HJE, PSJ, CSW, and the rest of SWP cast lots of major awards come December coz they surely deserve it. Fingers crossed……..HJE, JS, and PSJ of KMHM will likewise get major awards…………and a Daesang for JS, MBC! Absolutely loved both dramas!
November 18th, 2015 at 10:24 pm
it’s very good story, funny and romantic. i was satisfied watching this drama.
November 20th, 2015 at 9:32 pm
Totally love Si won’s character in this drama. Previously he always had a cool, arrogant or rich character. I think his witty plus dork character in this drama proves that he can play any role.. Thumbs up Si won, you did a good job. Hope you can take this kind of role or any that will improve ur acting career.
November 22nd, 2015 at 10:37 am
I think that there are some similarities in Choi Siwon’s character in this drama as well as his character in The King of Dramas. Watch The King of Dramas if you want more of Siwon. Don’t be discouraged by the poor rating because The King of Dramas is actually one of the best K-dramas of all time. Believe me, apart from Siwon, you may end up being a fan of both Kim Myung Min and Jung Ryu Won as well.
November 23rd, 2015 at 6:32 pm
Vote for She Was Pretty:
http://www.koreandrama.org/the-best-korean-drama-of-2015/
November 24th, 2015 at 7:08 pm
Now tell me how to move on from this drama ??? 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️ Cus I can’t !!!
November 25th, 2015 at 7:55 pm
Found this article and their photo on hancinema korean entertainment news
In the photo revealed on the official website of Korea Army Training Center, Choi Si-won and Max look happy and manly. Max with his clear-cut face features and Choi Si-won, reminding of the image of the dissembling Ttol reporter from his recent drama, “She Was Pretty”, made the fans seeing the photos happy.
Choi Si-won and Max enlisted together on November 19th. They will serve as a conscripted policeman of which service is equivalent to a regular military service, after having finished the fundamental army training there..
November 27th, 2015 at 7:59 pm
Love the sisterhood of ma ri and hye jin. Siwon is daebak 😀 seo joon is so charrrminggg <3 and the very ending is best. Lil hye jin oh so cute and funny.
And at last, this drama keeps making me smile, two hours since I finished it. 🙂
November 30th, 2015 at 12:23 pm
Enjoyed watching this romantic drama!!!
Hwang Jung Eun – Her acting was cute and clever.
Park Seo Joon – His acting was cool and consistent.
Choi Si Won – His acting was warm and witty.
December 2nd, 2015 at 10:10 pm
Woww… from the synopsy i know that it will be interesting! that’s sound nice (y)
December 4th, 2015 at 6:43 pm
I just finished watching episodes 9 and 10. I like all the main characters and feel it is a very good show.
I have never seen Koh Joon-Hee (Ha Ri) before. She is really cute, love her hairstyle.
I can see why she fell for Sung Joon as they seemed to get along very well. It was Hye Jin’s mistake to make her pretend she was her. I think when Hye Jin did that, she probably thought it would be a one time meeting and that would be the end of it, but…..things took a different turn.
Siwon is really a great character. I am interested to find out what his background is and why he is living in the hotel. I thought maybe he was from another magazine company spying on Sung Joon’s company, as I believe Sung Joon has 3 months to bring the ratings of the company up.
@Do Fierai — you are correct about the piece of the puzzle. Prior to Episode 8, Ha Ri found the one piece of the puzzle on Hye Jin’s desk, took it and when she met Sung Joon at the café, she gave him the puzzle. There is a scene when he gets home from their date where he puts the last piece in the puzzle. In Ep 10 – Hye Jin did have the piece of the puzzle again in her hand when she was sitting in bed. Some times I have noticed little slip ups here and there in these dramas. When they screen the scenes prior to releasing surprised no one catches the errors. No big deal I guess.
December 4th, 2015 at 11:47 pm
Highly recommended!
Love the chemistry between the two leads. They are so cute together! Loved them both in drama “Kill Me Heal Me”, and loved them much much more in this drama! Anyway, Si Won Oppa is very funny too! I liked his acting and personality. Overall, a great drama. I highly recommend this since it can take away all your stress just by watching it.
Daebak!!! 😀
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December 6th, 2015 at 12:07 am
Omg.. I can’t move on from this drama.. It’s really great.. How could it be.. Two thumbs up for park seo joon.. N for siwon.. I never know that u could be comedian.. Luv u all..
December 15th, 2015 at 2:50 pm
i’m very disspointed because the main not Siwon, this drama look funny bceause of Siwon
December 17th, 2015 at 5:37 pm
I quite simply fell in love with this drama. It was funny, sweet, cute, sexy absolutley off the chain so good. The cast was amazing the feels was intense I didn’t want it to end. Such a treat I’m already starting it over again.
December 20th, 2015 at 7:57 pm
Hwang jeung eum is the best actress….. i love her… jackson is a real caracter
December 29th, 2015 at 5:21 pm
Siwon look funny and very handsome….deabak
January 4th, 2016 at 11:22 pm
As a fan of Korean mini-series, I absolutely LOVE “She Was Pretty.” It is the first time I saw Hwang Jung Eum and thought she was hysterical. Her mannerisms were both real and adorable. The entire cast was composed of true professionals and complimented each other.The story is nicely knitted. I would vote “She Was Pretty” as number 1in the romantic comedy series.
January 4th, 2016 at 11:24 pm
Oh my God!!! Im soooo in love with Park Seo Joon. They are great couple. as expected, the story was DAEBAKKKKKKK!!!!!! Congrats writer and the productions! Highly recommended!
January 6th, 2016 at 10:33 am
drama fav 2015…yg paling gk lupa saat episode 10 tuh…ost juga keren
January 9th, 2016 at 3:15 am
I am a Nigerian but I watch most korean films.. Very very interesting. Youg pal, she was pretty, birth of a beauty(just finished watching it today) Rosy lovers, god of trade…. too numerous to mention. I love their culture and way of life very similar to Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. I love you so much Koreans. I learnt alot through your films especially ur languages (Ahjumah, ahjussi’ aigoooo e.t.c) Peace.
February 2nd, 2016 at 2:19 pm
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February 13th, 2016 at 4:06 pm
i like this drama…oh my god the best couples
February 25th, 2016 at 3:56 am
i never get tired of rewatching this drama!
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May 9th, 2016 at 7:52 pm
Actually, I watch this movie because of Siwon :p I rarely watch drama because I have no time. But this Kim Shinhyuk character is too funny and as if Kim Shinhyuk is created for Choi Siwon.
Hope there will be some dramas casts him after military service 🙂
June 16th, 2016 at 11:26 pm
The last 2 episodes was a real drag just to show the 2 of them (Hye Jin & Seo Joon) getting married. I was fastforwarding the last episode just to get to the ending and.. the reason I watched to the end was the hope that Hye Jin would get together with Shin Hyuk (Siwon).
Because of the way the characters were developed, Seo Joon was much disliked as he was a pain and a meanien while Shin Hyuk was so kind and caring towards Hye Jin. I hated the ending.
Hye Jin’s acting / sillyness in the first few episodes was a pain to watch – to the point of it being so ridiculous and awful.
I had many many laughs though – cos Choi Siwon was really funny! The best in this drama.
December 3rd, 2016 at 6:27 am
Love all the four characters, they all shine and have their own distinctive personality. One of the best drama i’ve ever watch. So refreshing.
March 15th, 2017 at 1:52 pm
This drama is really inspiring to keep love alive and pursue your dreams – no matter what… It also tackles the importance of family & friendship, forgiveness & acceptance. And in love, physical appearance is not very important, but how you feel towards your partner. I so like the twists in the story. Never a boring episode. God job everyone!