'My ID is Gangnam Beauty' Im Soo-hyang shows strong determination against plastic surgery mockery at freshman drinking party

In a video containing key scenes from the JTBC drama 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty', it was confirmed that the protagonist Kang Mi-rae (played by Im Soo-hyang) stands tall against appearance-based disparagement and the power trips of seniors occurring at a university freshman drinking party.

Plastic surgery mockery and senior power trips at the freshman drinking party

In the released video scene of the university freshman drinking party, the rude attitude of the seniors toward the protagonist Kang Mi-rae is revealed. Kim Chan-woo, a senior in the chemistry department, approaches Kang Mi-rae, a freshman, by expressing interest, but in this process, inappropriate remarks and attitudes regarding Kang Mi-rae's appearance follow. In particular, some individuals do not hesitate to make remarks that imply or mock Kang Mi-rae's appearance through plastic surgery, increasing the tension.

According to the video subtitles and dialogue, Kim Chan-woo attempts to approach Kang Mi-rae by expressing interest and suggesting a meal. However, in this process, complex relationships involving surrounding figures are formed as he mentions Kang Mi-rae's appearance. In particular, the seniors' gaze toward Kang Mi-rae goes beyond simple interest and leads to evaluations and mockery of her appearance, showing the rigid hierarchical structure within the university.

Kang Mi-rae's direct confrontation, "I want to think of you only as a senior"

Kang Mi-rae does not shrink away from the rude approach of the seniors and the disparaging remarks about plastic surgery, but clearly communicates her intentions. When Kim Chan-woo expresses interest and suggests developing their relationship, Kang Mi-rae draws a line by replying, "I want to think of you only as a senior." This is a part that shows the character's growth and independent attitude, overcoming a past of being hurt due to her appearance and attempting not to be swayed by the gaze of others.

Furthermore, even in situations where the seniors create an intimidating atmosphere by gathering freshmen for so-called 'assemblies,' Kang Mi-rae's attitude is firm. Rather than yielding to the unfair demands and bullying of the seniors, the video captures her facing the situation head-on while making her position clear.

The appearance of Do Kyung-seok and the resolution of conflict

As the conflict escalates, the atmosphere shifts with the appearance of Do Kyung-seok. In the situation where senior Kim Chan-woo bullies juniors and pressures Kang Mi-rae, Do Kyung-seok intervenes and mediates the conflict. In particular, Do Kyung-seok shows himself protecting Kang Mi-rae by warning the senior who engages in unfair behavior about his future actions.

At the end of the video, the daily life of university life, such as festival preparations and operating a pub, continues, implying a subtle change in the relationship between Kang Mi-rae and Do Kyung-seok. Kang Mi-rae decides to help serve at the pub during the festival period, and a scene appears where she naturally converses with Do Kyung-seok.