[Current Drama 2024] Beauty and Mr. Romantic, 미녀와 순정남 -Ji Hyun Woo & Im soo hyang - Sat&Sun

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 3! .

 

"Queen Of Tears," "Wonderful World," And "Hide" Earn Their Highest Saturday Ratings Yet

The weekend drama ratings battle remains as fierce as ever!

 

Finally, KBS 2TV’s new romance drama “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” was the most-watched program of any kind to air on Saturday, earning a nationwide average of 14.9 percent for its third episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1652161wpp/queen-of-tears-wonderful-world-and-hide-earn-their-highest-saturday-ratings-yet

[larus]

Park Geun-hyung suddenly dies after 3 episodes of ‘Beauty and the Pure Man’ broadcast, a ‘shocking development’

 

 

‘Beauty and the Pure Man’ shocked home theaters over the weekend with an unexpected development. In the 3rd episode of KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'Beauty and the Innocent Man' (written by Kim Sa-kyung, directed by Hong Seok-gu and Hong Eun-mi) that aired on the 30th, the families of the two main characters, Park Do-ra (played by Lee Seol-ah) and Dae-chung Ko (later played by Pilseung Moon Seong-hyeon), become increasingly distant. 

 

Daechung's maternal grandfather, Kim Jun-seop (Park Geun-hyung), who learned of the situation of Baek Mi-ja (Cha Hwa-yeon), who was being chased by her debtors, paid off her debt on her behalf. Mija, who secretly hoped that he would help her with financial support, continued to sway Jun-seop's heart with subtle skinship disguised as gratitude, and when Geum-ja (played by Lim Ye-jin) happened to witness the two of them, it created a strange sense of tension.

 

more https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/03/31/JCIHZERCFISFZARJQEUYG2FQ6Y/

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 4! .

 

“Queen Of Tears," "Beauty And Mr. Romantic," And "Hide" All Soar To New Ratings Highs

Three dramas climbed to their highest viewership ratings yet last night!

 

KBS 2TV’s new romance drama “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” also set a personal record with its fourth episode, which jumped to an average nationwide rating of 17.6 percent—making it the most-watched program of any kind to air on Sunday.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1652287wpp/queen-of-tears-beauty-and-mr-romantic-and-hide-all-soar-to-new-ratings-highs

[nohamahamoud2002]

Started watching. Looks promising 

 

@Ameera Ali 

[backstreetboysfan]

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First Impressions: "Beauty And Mr. Romantic" Brings Star-Crossed Lovers, Family Politics, And Manipulations Aplenty

“Beauty and Mr. Romantic” brings the good old makjang genre back. Ji Hyun Woo, who plays the curly haired producing director (PD) Go Pil Seung, and Im Soo Hyang, who plays top-billed star Park Do Ra, have a love story that is far more melodramatic than the previous dramas they worked on. There are plots, sub-plots, and a lavish ensemble of characters who are all entwined with each other. A saga that feels like a telenovela, this show will get you enmeshed into the lives of its characters, evoking emotions of happiness, anger, laughter, as well as disgust. Is it worth your while? It sure is! Here’s what you can expect from the premiere episodes.

 

Note: spoilers for episodes 1-4 below.

Go Pil Seung and his backstory

 

33-year-old Go Pil Seung is a tall and sturdy producing director, whose thick mop of curly hair makes him stand out. He loves his job and is even ready to forsake vacation time. But Pil Seung’s life has been as dramatic as the shows he produces. He is stuck in a precarious situation when he starts working with superstar Do Ra, the one woman he needs to stay away from. Do Ra’s presence spells trouble for Pil Seung. He first encounters her when he is 18 and she is 12. Do Ra had been infatuated with Pil Seung, who was known as Dae Choong. Dae Choong had been a bit of a rebel without a cause, with his relationship with a much older woman. The jealous Do Ra had not only snitched on him to his family, but the incident had serious repercussions on him too. On the same day, he learns that he is not the biological son of his family, which impacts him deeply. However, seeing how devoted his adoptive mother Sun Young (Yoon Yoo Sun) was in raising him, he resolves never to hurt her again with his actions.

 

Sun Young and the rest of his family hate Do Ra’s mother Mi Ja (Cha Hwa Yeon), who had scammed his grandfather. The incident devastates the entire family, and it is an unspoken rule in the house that Do Ra and her mother are their enemies. So when he is told to work with Do Ra, whom he has not seen in 15 years, his alarm bells go off. He pushes his luck, begging the studio to cast Do Ra’s rival Bi Bi, when he hears Do Ra is not too keen on working on the show. But Do Ra hears his rant and is adamant not to star in the show. His helpless predicament, when he is told to get her back by his bosses or lose his job instead, is comic to say the least. Luckily for him, Do Ra does not recognize him, since he has a different name and is bulkier than his teen self. And though Do Ra cannot stand the sight of him, what will happen when she discovers that he is her first love Dae Choong?

 

Ji Hyun Woo is adorable as the goofy Pil Seung, with his curly mop of hair. His character is totally in contrast to his appearance as the widower dad in “Young Lady and Gentleman.”

Park Do Ra’s complicated relationship with her mother

 

Im Soo Hyang stars as Park Do Ra, the most sought-after actor by drama studios as well as for brand endorsements. Park Do Ra’s story is the classic “rags to riches” tale. Do Ra wants a break—she has been relentlessly working for 15 years nonstop. But often behind a successful entertainer is usually an ambitious and overbearing parent who has pushed them to their limits. In Do Ra’s case, her mother Mi Ja is a pushy and manipulative woman who controls her daughter’s life and finances. Mi Ja negotiates Do Ra’s contracts as well as assignments on her behalf and does not give the girl any room to breathe.

 

You cannot help but feel sorry for Do Ra since this was never the life she wanted.

 

She is suffocated under the spotlight but has to work to support her mother’s extravagant lifestyle. Do Ra has had a tough childhood, and though she hated auditioning, she had little say in the matter. Mi Ja would dress up a 12-year-old Do Ra and make her perform at shady clubs, which is cringe-worthy to say the least. 18-year-old Go Dae Choong was the light of her life, but she was brutally rejected by him. Now at 27, Do Ra wants to take six months off and leave for New York. But her mother insists that she work in the new series “Straightforward Romance” despite her protests.

 

Does Do Ra even have the courage to stand up for herself, as well as against her mother? Im Soo Hyang’s Do Ra is a naive character and is constantly weighed down by her mother’s emotional blackmail. Though there are times when you wish she’d develop a backbone, you see the first stirrings of rebellion when her actions nearly cost her the stardom she has always aspired for.

Love, angst, and an ensemble cast

 

Though Do Ra has never forgotten her first love, she feels the curly haired PD is oddly familiar despite being unaware of his real identity as that of her childhood crush. On the other hand, Pil Seung has matured, and his rebellious streak is long gone. But he seems wildly ruffled in the presence of Do Ra. He is still trying to come to terms with the fact that the infatuated little girl he once knew is now a national heartthrob. As their lives get set to take some dramatic and romantic turns, there will be hurdles in their way. Pil Seung’s family vs. Mi Ja will be a key factor. Will the filial son rebel for the sake of love and break his word? Or will Do Ra be able to undo the wrongs done by her mother?

 

In all this, there is also Pil Seung’s birth mother Jang Soo Yeon (Lee Il Hwa), who is his mother’s best friend and has her own secrets to hide. And Soo Yeon’s half brother-in-law Gong Jin Dan (Go Yoon) has taken a liking toward Do Ra. It makes you wonder if she’ll side with the brother-in-law whom she detests, in order to protect her son from Do Ra. And will the cunning and scheming Mi Ja pay for her sins, or will she get away as she always does? As one of the most dislikable characters in the show so far, that aspect would be interesting to see.

 

Though “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” comes with its share of tropes and cliches, the narrative is well-written. There are plots and subplots, and several characters come and go, but each one of them has a purpose. It could have well been a complicated show but wins with its simplistic storytelling. Even though the episodes are over an hour long and the show has a total of 50 episodes, it keeps you engaged and piques your curiosity as to where all this will lead. It’s a good and languorous watch for the upcoming summer weekends!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1652642wpp/first-impressions-beauty-and-mr-romantic-brings-star-crossed-lovers-family-politics-and-manipulations-aplenty

[MZ Marts]

Excited for the premiere of 'Beauty and Mr. Romantic'! The chemistry between Ji Hyun Woo and Im Soo Hyang looks promising. Can't wait to see how their relationship unfolds in this captivating drama about beauty and romance.

 

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Im Soo Hyang Winds Up In Ji Hyun Woo's Arms On "Beauty And Mr. Romantic"

Drama Preview

Apr 06, 2024

by E Cha

Has Im Soo Hyang recognized Ji Hyun Woo on “Beauty and Mr. Romantic”?

KBS 2TV’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” is a romance drama about an actress who hits rock bottom overnight and the producing director (PD) who gets her back on her feet out of love. Im Soo Hyang stars as A-list actress Park Do Ra, who has been worked to the bone for years by her ruthless stage mom—and whose life undergoes an unexpected change when she happens to run into assistant director Go Pil Seung (Ji Hyun Woo) on the set of a drama.

Spoilers

Previously, Do Ra and Pil Seung met for the first time in 15 years at a broadcast station. While Do Ra did not recognize Pil Seung, Pil Seung immediately recognized her—and he nervously tried everything he could to get out of working together with her. However, despite Pil Seung’s best efforts, the two were repeatedly thrown together after Do Ra was cast in the drama for which he had been appointed assistant director.

At the end of the previous episode, Do Ra appeared to be doubting Pil Seung’s identity, raising the question of whether she had finally figured out who he was.

In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, the duo—who have been awkward around one another ever since their reunion—get a whole lot closer when Do Ra winds up in Pil Seung’s arms. Locked in a tight embrace, the two stare at each other from up close, making it likelier than ever that Do Ra has recognized Pil Seung as her long-lost childhood crush Dae Choong.

 

In another photo, Do Ra is lost in thought on the set of her drama, wearing an unreadable expression as she appears to reflect on her run-in with Pil Seung. Meanwhile, Pil Seung seems distressed at being unable to escape from Do Ra on set.

Spoiler

 

To find out if Do Ra has caught onto Pil Seung’s identity, tune in to the next episode of “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” on April 6 at 7:55 p.m. KST!

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 5! .

 

"Hide" Earns Its Highest Saturday Ratings Yet + "Queen Of Tears" Kicks Off 2nd Half At No. 1

Finally, KBS 2TV’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” stayed strong with an average nationwide rating of 15.0 percent for its fifth episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1653428wpp/hide-earns-its-highest-saturday-ratings-yet-queen-of-tears-kicks-off-2nd-half-at-no-1

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Ji Hyun Woo Transforms Into Im Soo Hyang's Double In "Beauty And Mr. Romantic"

Drama Preview

Apr 07, 2024

by S Nam

“Beauty and Mr. Romantic” has unveiled new stills of Im Soo Hyang and Ji Hyun Woo ahead of the upcoming episode!

KBS2’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” is a romance drama about an actress who hits rock bottom overnight and the producing director (PD) who gets her back on her feet out of love. Im Soo Hyang stars as A-list actress Park Do Ra, who has been worked to the bone for years by her ruthless stage mom—and whose life undergoes an unexpected change when she happens to run into assistant director Go Pil Seung (Ji Hyun Woo) on the set of a drama.

Spoilers

Previously, a fight broke out between Do Ra and Cha Bong Soo (Kang Sung Min). With the atmosphere on set ruined, Pil Seung worked hard to resolve the differences between Do Ra and Bong Soo. As Do Ra watched Pil Seung help her, she couldn’t help but remember a young Dae Choong (Go Pil Seung’s name when he was younger, played by Moon Sung Hyun).

Ahead of the upcoming episode, new stills capture Go Pil Seung wearing the same hairstyle and outfit as Do Ra.

When an unexpected incident occurs on the filming set, Pil Seung and Director Hong (Lee Seung Hyung) share a serious conversation. Afterwards, Pil Seung appears on set looking exactly like Do Ra. Although calm before filming, Pil Seung gives it his all once filming begins, working passionately while rolling down a pile of leaves. Viewers are curious to find out why Pil Seung had no choice but to dress up as Do Ra.

 

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As Pil Seung takes great care of Do Ra on set, she starts to feel her heart flutter, making viewers excited to find out how their relationship will develop.

The next episode of “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” will air on April 7 at 7:55 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1653474wpp/ji-hyun-woo-transforms-into-im-soo-hyangs-double-in-beauty-and-mr-romantic

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 6! .

 

"Queen Of Tears" Overtakes "Reply 1988" To Become 3rd Highest-Rated Drama In tvN History

Meanwhile, KBS 2TV’s new romance drama “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” rose to an average nationwide rating of 16.0 percent for the night.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1653634wpp/queen-of-tears-overtakes-reply-1988-to-become-3rd-highest-rated-drama-in-tvn-history

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Noona romances - love them or hate them - do let us know which couples with an age gap had the best chemistry.

 

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[nohamahamoud2002]

@angelwingssf @jayakris come join, the drama is good.

[jayakris]

13 minutes ago, nohamahamoud2002 said:

@angelwingssf @jayakris come join, the drama is good.

 

I started watching and saw about 40 minutes of the first episode earlier...  Kinda liked it, but was going to wait a little till the older leads appeared... Also because another drama has been holding me captive (Queen of Tears, which is fantastic; You should watch it!).  I also need to re-calibrate my compass to the 50-episode genre which I have not watched since Gentleman and YoungLady.  But I am planning to watch this and get into it soon, as the "gentleman" is back with a "beauty" now.  I have always liked Im Soo Hyang too, since the daily drama Rose of Sharon... 

 

Good to see that you like this one!  I will join soon.

[Lmangla]

checked out ep 1 and it was better than I expected. not sure what I thought it would be like but based on the initial synopsis, I didn't think it would be this melodramatic. there is a note of desperation, sadness and a kind of weariness of life peppered throughout... 

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Im Soo Hyang Blows Up At Ji Hyun Woo On Set In "Beauty And Mr. Romantic"

Drama Preview

Apr 12, 2024

by S Kim

“Beauty and Mr. Romantic” has shared a sneak peek of its upcoming episode!

KBS2’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” is a romance drama about an actress who hits rock bottom overnight and the producing director (PD) who gets her back on her feet out of love. Im Soo Hyang stars as A-list actress Park Do Ra, who has been worked to the bone for years by her ruthless stage mom—and whose life undergoes an unexpected change when she happens to run into assistant director Go Pil Seung (Ji Hyun Woo) on the set of a drama.

Spoilers

Previously, Pil Seung shed cold sweat due to Do Ra, who kept throwing suspicions and recalled her memories of Dae Chung every time she saw him. Pil Seung tried to please Do Ra for the sake of peace on set, and Do Ra felt favored by Pil Seung’s kindness and began to rely on him. However, Do Ra was shocked to see Pil Seung badmouthing her to Cha Bong Su (Kang Sung Min), heralding a turaround in the relationship between Do Ra and Pil Seung.

Amidst this situation, the newly released stills capture Do Ra and Pil Seung meeting each other on set. Do Ra maintains a certain distance from Pil Seung and throws a cold gaze at him while Pil Seung avoids looking at Do Ra’s face by putting his head down and his hands together.

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

In another set of stills, Do Ra tries to focus on reading the script before filming starts. However, when Pil Seung comes into her sight, she feels betrayed and expresses anger.

 

 

Spoiler

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Pil Seung, who does not know what to do at Do Ra’s behavior, faces the biggest crisis in his career life as a drama PD.

 

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Director Hong (Lee Seung Hyung) tries to comfort Pil Seung by patting his shoulder, raising curiosity as to what will happen to Pil Seung.

The next episode of “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” airs on April 13 at 7:55 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1654554wpp/im-soo-hyang-blows-up-at-ji-hyun-woo-on-set-in-beauty-and-mr-romantic

[backstreetboysfan]

Spoiler

Ji Hyun Woo Jealously Spies On Im Soo Hyang And Go Yoon In "Beauty And Mr. Romantic"

A love triangle is forming on KBS 2TV’s “Beauty and Mr. Romantic”!

 

“Beauty and Mr. Romantic” is a romance drama about an actress who hits rock bottom overnight and the producing director (PD) who gets her back on her feet out of love. Im Soo Hyang stars as A-list actress Park Do Ra, who has been worked to the bone for years by her ruthless stage mom—and whose life undergoes an unexpected change when she happens to run into assistant director Go Pil Seung (Ji Hyun Woo) on the set of a drama.

Spoilers

Previously on “Beauty and Mr. Romantic,” Gong Jin Dan (Go Yoon)—an investor in Park Do Ra’s drama—began pursuing the actress and showering her with gifts. Meanwhile, Do Ra had been gradually opening her heart to Pil Seung, but she felt shocked and betrayed when she happened to witness him badmouthing her with Cha Bong Soo (Kang Sung Min).

 

In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Jin Dan shows up on set after sending a food truck on an epic scale to show his support for Do Ra. While Jin Dan is excited to be sharing a meal with Do Ra, her wandering gaze and awkward attempts to smile reveal that she can’t stop paying attention to Pil Seung and his reaction to the situation.

 

Pil Seung, who was unaware that a food truck was already on the way, shows up with a takeout order of tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), which Do Ra loves. However, after seeing Jin Dan’s large-scale gift for her, he suddenly becomes insecure and pathetically hides behind a tree to spy on them.

 

Later, a jealous Pil Seung complains about something to Do Ra’s manager Lee Jae Dong (Nam Joong Kyu), while Do Ra—who still feels betrayed by Pil Seung—wears a frosty expression as she intentionally tries to avoid looking at him.

 

Spoiler

 

To find out whether Jin Dan succeeds in winning Do Ra over—and what lies in store for Pil Seung and Dora’s relationship—tune in to the next episode of “Beauty and Mr. Romantic” on April 13 at 7:55 p.m. KST!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1654656wpp/ji-hyun-woo-jealously-spies-on-im-soo-hyang-and-go-yoon-in-beauty-and-mr-romantic

[nohamahamoud2002]

On 4/11/2024 at 6:43 PM, Lmangla said:

checked out ep 1 and it was better than I expected. not sure what I thought it would be like but based on the initial synopsis, I didn't think it would be this melodramatic. there is a note of desperation, sadness and a kind of weariness of life peppered throughout... 

 

    It is comic afterwards

[nohamahamoud2002]

The drama is better than the two dailies

 

I see comedy in the main couples acting. 

[backstreetboysfan]

Here are the ratings for Episode 7! ! .

 

"Queen Of Tears" Earns Its Highest Saturday Ratings Yet

“Beauty and Mr. Romantic” stayed strong with an average nationwide rating of 14.4 percent for its latest episode.

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1654691wpp/queen-of-tears-earns-its-highest-saturday-ratings-yet

[nohamahamoud2002]

I like the drama so far.

The male lead is fun to watch, I really like him.

 

I don't like Dora though 

 

Both fought each other but ended up in an island.