The makeover may happen by magic, sometimes by cosmetics, fashion and hairstyle, by weight loss, or plastic surgery, sometimes to conceal identity, gender or simply by age development. Included are when a main lead acts the part of twins or doppelgangers. My favorite makeovers are an ugly duckling made into a swan theme.

Makeovers Male or Female👗👖

Lee Seol (Kim Tae Hee), an ordinary college student, discovers she is the great-granddaughter of the Joseon Dynasty's last Emperor, Emperor Sunjong. Park Hae Young (Song Seung Heon), the grandson of a powerful Daehan Group chairman, is tasked with teaching Seol royal etiquette to prepare her for potential monarchy restoration. As Hae Young guides Seol through her royal transformation, he finds himself unexpectedly attracted to her, creating a complex dynamic that threatens his own inheritance. Their growing connection becomes increasingly complicated as Seol's royal lineage could potentially disrupt Hae Young's family's power and wealth. This is a South Korean drama exploring royal heritage, personal ambition, and unexpected romance.

My Princess

Team My Princess

JTBC

Once bullied for her looks, Kang Mi Rae (Im Soo Hyang) undergoes a dramatic transformation through plastic surgery, only to face new challenges in college when people ridicule her for altering her appearance. Reconnecting with Do Kyung Suk (Cha Eun Woo), who values inner beauty over appearances, Mi Rae finds herself caught between external judgment and internal growth. As Kyung Suk stands up for her against harsh labels and superficial commentary, Mi Rae starts to reclaim her confidence and realizes that true beauty is about who you are on the inside… and starts to sense that she and Kyung Suk might become more than just friends. This 2018 Korean drama was adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Maenggi Ki and was directed by Choi Sung Bum.

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty

The Beauty Lovers

KBS, KOCOWA

Lawyer Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah), once hailed as the "Daegu Venus" for her stunning looks, finds herself struggling with her weight and self-confidence. Fate intervenes when she faints on a flight back to Korea, only to be saved by Kim Young Ho (So Ji Sub), the secret heir to a powerful medical conglomerate and, under the alias “John Kim,” a renowned Hollywood trainer headed to Korea to lay low after a scandal. Surprisingly, they continue to run into each other in a number of precarious situations, and eventually Joo Eun enlists Young Ho to help her reclaim her health and former glory, desperate for a change after a devastating breakup. As they navigate grueling workouts, unexpected challenges, and the complexities of their pasts, their professional relationship slowly blossoms into something more.

Oh My Venus

Minion's Rising Team

Jang Seon Gyeol (Yun Kyun Sang), a wealthy cleaning company CEO with severe germophobia, meets Gil Oh Sol (Kim You Jung), a carefree and messy new employee who has struggled through multiple part-time jobs. Despite his obsessive cleanliness and her perpetual tracksuit-wearing lifestyle, they begin to challenge each other's perspectives. As Oh Sol helps Seon Gyeol confront his deep-seated fear of germs, an unexpected romance blossoms between the unlikely pair. Their relationship gradually transforms Seon Gyeol's rigid worldview and helps Oh Sol find stability in her chaotic life. This 2024 South Korean romantic comedy film is directed by Noh Jong Chan.

Clean with Passion for Now

🐙 💦 The Clean Freaks 💦 🐛

Cha Soo Hyeon (Song Hye Kyo), the daughter of a powerful politician, was forced into a loveless arranged marriage by her family after graduating from university. After an unhappy divorce, she decides to travel abroad to find herself. During her journey, she meets Kim Jin Hyeok (Park Bo Gum), a free-spirited drifter working part-time jobs to fund his adventures. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they form a close bond that blossoms into a romantic attraction. Can their love overcome societal pressures and personal struggles? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Park Shin Woo.

Encounter

🌈 My Rainbow, After A Storm ⛈

KBS02

Seo Jung Hoo (Ji Chang Wook), also known as “Healer,” works as a night courier who executes any task for the right price, leaving no trace. His latest mission? Track down and protect rookie reporter Chae Young Shin (Park Min Young) at the behest of fellow news reporter Kim Moon Ho (Yoo Ji Tae). As Jung Hoo, masquerading as a bumbling reporter, integrates himself into Young Shin’s life, they uncover a deeply buried secret connecting their pasts to a tragic incident over a decade prior. Can Jung Hoo protect Young Shin from the powerful forces determined to keep the truth hidden, all while navigating his own growing feelings for his charge?

Healer

The Time Healers

Do Min Ik (Kim Young Kwang) is a competent and clearheaded man who works as the executive of a leading telecommunications company. He recognizes people he has met just once and can read others’ thoughts – until he's diagnosed with face blindness. Jung Gal Hee (Jin Ki Joo), his dowdy, disheveled, but loyal secretary, is fired out of the blue. But on the same day, she witnesses Min Ik almost getting murdered. Min Ik, now suffering from face blindness, mistakes Gal Hee for Veronica Park (Kim Jae Kyung), a charming and influential film industry figure, and falls in love with her. Gal Hee starts pretending to be Veronica, but as time passes, even she starts getting confused about who she really is! But when Veronica finds out about Gal Hee’s double life, this complex tangle of relationships gets even more complicated.

The Secret Life of My Secretary

Secret Secretaries Team

Channel A

Lee Seul Bi (Kim Min Young), harboring a massive crush on her boss Lim Hyun Woo (Yong Junhyung), drinks a magical coffee that transforms her appearance. Posing as her friend Oh Go Woon (Chae Seo Jin), she begins working in his office, creating a complex deception. Despite the stark differences between the two women, Lim Hyun Woo senses a familiar connection to Oh Go Woon that reminds him of Lee Seul Bi. As the tension builds, Lee Seul Bi struggles to maintain her secret and prevent her crush from discovering her true identity. This is a 2018 Viki Original South Korean drama series directed by Park Soo Chul.

Coffee, Do Me a Favor

Coffee, Please ☕

As teens, Yoon Soo Wan (Ku Hye Sun) and Park Dong Joo (Lee Sang Yun) fell in love, but they were separated after a tragic accident that left Soo Wan blind and forced Dong Joo to leave the country. Twelve years later, Soo Wan has regained her sight after a surgery and now works as a paramedic, while Dong Joo has become a surgeon. They reunite working in the same hospital, but Soo Wan is engaged to another man and doesn’t recognize Dong Joo, who opts not to tell Soo Wan who he truly is. Is there any second chance at love in their future, or will it all stay firmly in the past?

Angel Eyes

The Angel Eyes Team

SETTV

Pi Ya Nuo (Megan Lai) was born a girl but destined to live as a boy for 25 years due to a fortuneteller's prediction that she would not survive childhood otherwise. Shy and aloof, she keeps her true identity hidden, which ironically makes her attractive to those around her. When she accidentally helps triad leader Du Zi Feng (Baron Chen) and his sister Du Zi Han (Mandy Tao), her life takes an unexpected turn. Zi Han falls in love with Ya Nuo, while Zi Feng becomes her "sworn brother" and closest friend. As her 26th birthday approaches, Ya Nuo faces uncertainty about her long-awaited return to her true gender and the challenges that come with it. This is a 2015 Taiwanese drama series directed by Chen Rong Hui.

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