My ID is Gangnam Beauty
A beauty who feels unfamiliar with her beauty.
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A warm, character-driven romcom that pairs the lightness of college romance with genuine psychological weight around identity, beauty standards, and self-acceptance.
Bullied for her looks, Mi-rae gets plastic surgery hoping for a better kind of life but faces new challenges in college. Based on a hit Korean webtoon.
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Does My ID is Gangnam Beauty leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is My ID is Gangnam Beauty easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is My ID is Gangnam Beauty violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is My ID is Gangnam Beauty sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is My ID is Gangnam Beauty scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
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Like My ID is Gangnam Beauty
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as My ID is Gangnam Beauty
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Like My ID is Gangnam Beauty, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like My ID is Gangnam Beauty, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like My ID is Gangnam Beauty, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
