You're Beautiful (TV series)
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He's Beautiful is a South Korean drama about a fictional boy band A.N.Jell and the relationship between its members when a female, posing as her twin brother, joins the group. The series aired from October 7 to November 26, 2009 on the Korean network SBS. It starred Park Shin-hye
, Jang Geun Suk, Lee Hong Ki
and Jung Yong Hwa
.
The series has been posted on SBS's YouTube channel. A Japanese remake of this drama will be released in Japan in July 2011 as Ikemen desu ne
:ja:美男ですね
. Her twin brother Go Mi Nam successfully auditions for the musical band A.N.JELL but is forced to leave for the United States
to correct a botched plastic surgery. Mi Nyu is approached by Mi Nam's manager to pose as Mi Nam while he recovers. She is against it at first but agrees in order to fulfill her dream of finding their mother. Now, posing as Mi Nam, Mi Nyu enters the group A.N.JELL and meets its members: Hwang Tae Kyung, Kang Shin Woo and Jeremy.
Extended cast:
, who was a child actor, has made his acting comeback after a break of 5 years (his last being Kkangsoon” in 2005pdl) by being cast as Jeremy. An SBS spokesperson stated that because Hong Ki is actually a part of an idol group FT Island , the "role will suit him very well." The role of Shin-woo marks Jung Yong Hwa
's acting debut, which he auditioned for whilst preparing to debut with his band C.N.Blue
in Japan.
on the miniseries, with Jang Keun-Suk (Tae Kyung) driving it.
Additionally, the soundtrack of the miniseries also sold 20,000 copies within its first seven days of released due to the popularity of the show. The album became a top seller on all the various online sites, such as Melon, Dosirak, and Mnet. The album was written and produced by Han Sung-ho, who also worked on the dramas Lovers, On Air, and Brilliant Legacy.
Because the drama features a concert footage in it, A.N.JELL actually performed a mini-concert, where it was reported that as many 25,000 fans showed up. The group performed the songs “Promise” and “Still”; Jang Keun-Suk also sang “Good Bye” and “What Do I Do,” the latter of which is the track Tae-kyung remakes for his mother in the drama. Park Shin Hye sang her character’s theme song, “Lovely Day.”
Despite its mediocre ratings, numerous fans have watched the dramas online. The drama also gained a cult following."‘미남이시네요’가 ‘아이리스’에 기죽지 않는 이유 (You’re Beautiful’s passionate cult following)". IS PLUS. October 30, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2009.
Source: TNMS Media Korea, a Kantar Group
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Park Shin-hye
Park Shin Hye is a successful South Korean actress, singer and promotional model. She debuted in the 2003 music video "Ggot" . She is best known for the roles of "Go Mi Nam" in the popular television drama You're Beautiful and "Lee Gyu Won" in the 2011 drama Heartstrings...
, Jang Geun Suk, Lee Hong Ki
Lee Hongki
Lee Hong Ki/Lee Hong Gi , is a South Korean idol singer, actor and MC. He is the lead singer of popular Korean band F.T. Island, a South Korean rock band, is well known for his powerful and versatile voice. He is the elder sibling in his family, and has a younger sister who currently still lives...
and Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
.
The series has been posted on SBS's YouTube channel. A Japanese remake of this drama will be released in Japan in July 2011 as Ikemen desu ne
Ikemen desu ne
is a 2011 Japanese television series. It is the Japanese remake of the Korean television drama You're Beautiful. The original Korean version aired in 2009 and starred Park Shin Hye, Jang Keun Suk, Lee Hong Ki, and Jung Yong Hwa. The story revolved around a fictional boy band named A.N.JELL...
:ja:美男ですね
Synopsis
Go Mi Nyu is a sister-in-trainingNun
A nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
. Her twin brother Go Mi Nam successfully auditions for the musical band A.N.JELL but is forced to leave for the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to correct a botched plastic surgery. Mi Nyu is approached by Mi Nam's manager to pose as Mi Nam while he recovers. She is against it at first but agrees in order to fulfill her dream of finding their mother. Now, posing as Mi Nam, Mi Nyu enters the group A.N.JELL and meets its members: Hwang Tae Kyung, Kang Shin Woo and Jeremy.
Cast
The A.N.JELL:- Jang Geun Suk as Hwang Tae Kyung
- Park Shin Hye as Go Mi Nam (Male) / Go Mi Nyu (Female)
- Lee HongkiLee HongkiLee Hong Ki/Lee Hong Gi , is a South Korean idol singer, actor and MC. He is the lead singer of popular Korean band F.T. Island, a South Korean rock band, is well known for his powerful and versatile voice. He is the elder sibling in his family, and has a younger sister who currently still lives...
as Jeremy - Jung Yong HwaJung Yong HwaJung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
as Kang Shin Woo
Extended cast:
- UeeUeeKim Yu Jin, better known by her stage name Uee or known as U-ie is a South Korean idol singer and actress who is a member of girl group, After School...
as Yoo He Yi - Bae Geu Rin as Sa Yu Ri (fan club president)
- Kim In Kwon as Ma Hoon Yi (Mi Nam's manager- Manager Ma)
- Choi Ran as Go Mi Ja (Mi Nam & Mi Nyu's aunt)
- Maria fatima Aniceto (마리아 파티마 Aniceto)
- Kim Sung Ryung as Mo Hwa Ran
- Jung Chan as President Ahn
- Choi Soo Eun as Wang Kko Di
- Tae Hwang as staff
- Yoo Seung Ho (cameo, ep9)
- After School (band)After School (band)After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2009. They are the first group to debut with a unique admissions and graduation concept in Korea, where members are added or withdrawn in a “natural” manner...
as Before School
Casting
Jang Keun-Suk and Park Shin Hye were both cast first, with director Hong Sung Chang stating that the two were well-suited to convey the “fresh” idol stars concept he wanted. Lee HongkiLee Hongki
Lee Hong Ki/Lee Hong Gi , is a South Korean idol singer, actor and MC. He is the lead singer of popular Korean band F.T. Island, a South Korean rock band, is well known for his powerful and versatile voice. He is the elder sibling in his family, and has a younger sister who currently still lives...
, who was a child actor, has made his acting comeback after a break of 5 years (his last being Kkangsoon” in 2005pdl) by being cast as Jeremy. An SBS spokesperson stated that because Hong Ki is actually a part of an idol group FT Island , the "role will suit him very well." The role of Shin-woo marks Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa
Jung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
's acting debut, which he auditioned for whilst preparing to debut with his band C.N.Blue
C.N.Blue
CN Blue , stylized as CNBLUE, are a South Korean rock band formed in Seoul in 2009. The band consists of Jung Yong Hwa , Lee Jong Hyun , Lee Jung Shin and Kang Min Hyuk...
in Japan.
Cultural impact
During its run, several car companies offered to have their cars be used on the drama for promotional purposes. The latest car from the German automaker Audi introduced their Audi S4Audi S4
The Audi S4 is the high performance variant of Audi's compact executive car A4. The original Audi S4, built from 1991 until 1994, was a performance-oriented version of Audi's 100 saloon/sedan...
on the miniseries, with Jang Keun-Suk (Tae Kyung) driving it.
Additionally, the soundtrack of the miniseries also sold 20,000 copies within its first seven days of released due to the popularity of the show. The album became a top seller on all the various online sites, such as Melon, Dosirak, and Mnet. The album was written and produced by Han Sung-ho, who also worked on the dramas Lovers, On Air, and Brilliant Legacy.
Because the drama features a concert footage in it, A.N.JELL actually performed a mini-concert, where it was reported that as many 25,000 fans showed up. The group performed the songs “Promise” and “Still”; Jang Keun-Suk also sang “Good Bye” and “What Do I Do,” the latter of which is the track Tae-kyung remakes for his mother in the drama. Park Shin Hye sang her character’s theme song, “Lovely Day.”
Despite its mediocre ratings, numerous fans have watched the dramas online. The drama also gained a cult following."‘미남이시네요’가 ‘아이리스’에 기죽지 않는 이유 (You’re Beautiful’s passionate cult following)". IS PLUS. October 30, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2009.
Episode ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-07 | 01 | 10.8 (11th) | 11.6 (11th) |
| 2009-10-08 | 02 | 9.6 (12th) | 10.2 (11th) |
| 2009-10-14 | 03 | 9.1 (11th) | 8.5 (14th) |
| 2009-10-15 | 04 | 8.9 (14th) | 9.4 (11th) |
| 2009-10-21 | 05 | 9.0 (18th) | 9.2 (13th) |
| 2009-10-22 | 06 | 10.0 (11th) | 10.2 (11th) |
| 2009-10-28 | 07 | 9.6 (14th) | 10.2 (11th) |
| 2009-10-29 | 08 | 9.8 (12th) | 10.3 (11th) |
| 2009-11-04 | 09 | 9.8 (17th) | 10.3 (13th) |
| 2009-11-05 | 10 | 10.0 (14th) | 10.5 (11th) |
| 2009-11-11 | 11 | 11.0 (10th) | 11.3 (9th) |
| 2009-11-12 | 12 | 11.1 (9th) | 11.1 (9th) |
| 2009-11-18 | 13 | 10.6 (13th) | 11.1 (10th) |
| 2009-11-19 | 14 | 10.1 (13th) | 10.0 (12th) |
| 2009-11-25 | 15 | 10.9 (10th) | 11.7 (8th) |
| 2009-11-26 | 16 | 11.9 (9th) | 12.2 (9th) |
| Average | 10.1% | 10.5% | |
Source: TNMS Media Korea, a Kantar Group
Kantar Group
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Awards
- 2009 SBS Drama Awards: Top Ten Star Award (Jang Geun Suk)
- 2009 SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Highest Popularity Award (Jang Geun Suk)
- 2009 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (Park Shin Hye)
- 2009 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (Lee Hong KiLee HongkiLee Hong Ki/Lee Hong Gi , is a South Korean idol singer, actor and MC. He is the lead singer of popular Korean band F.T. Island, a South Korean rock band, is well known for his powerful and versatile voice. He is the elder sibling in his family, and has a younger sister who currently still lives...
) - 2009 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Award (Jung Yong HwaJung Yong HwaJung Yong Hwa is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. His name is also written as Yonghwa, Yong-Hwa or Yong-hwa. He made his show business debut as Kang Shin-woo in the drama You're Beautiful on 7 October 2009 and co-starred with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama Heartstrings as Lee Shin...
)