Name: The Beauty Inside
Genre: Romance, Fantasy
Released: 2015-08-20
Rating: 9.1
Cast: Han Hyo Joo, Park Seo Joon, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, Seo Kang Joon

About Han Hyo Joo: 
Han Hyo Joo is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on February 22, 1987, she studied theatre and film at Dongguk University. She was first discovered after she participated in a Binggrae teen beauty pageant in 2003.

She made her acting debut in the 2005 television series “Nonstop 5” and is best known for her roles in the well-known dramas “Shining Inheritance” (2009), “Dong Yi” (2010) and “W” (2016). Han Hyo Joo has been a popular choice for music videos, variety shows, and endorsements.
 
With over 15+ years in the entertainment industry, Han Hyo Joo has gained international recognition, having been cast in several overseas movies and television shows. Her talents extend far beyond acting — not only is she a singer and model, but she is also trilingual, able to speak Korean, Japanese, and English. Fans of Han Hyo Joo can keep up with her latest news on her Instagram account at @hanhyojoo222.
 
Han Hyo Joo Movies and TV Shows: 
After her debut in the 2005 sitcom “Nonstop 5”, Han Hyo Joo went on to star in two highly successful kdramas which propelled her into the limelight — “Heaven & Earth” (2007) and “Iljimae” (2008) with Lee Joon Gi. However, her major breakthrough came in 2009 when she co-starred with Lee Seung Gi in the hit TV show “Shining Inheritance”. The drama received widespread acclaim and led to Han Hyo Joo becoming a household name in the industry. Oher must-watch Han Hyo Joo movies include “Cold Eyes” (2013) and “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
 
On top of Korean dramas, Han Hyo Joo was a highly sought-after actress for blockbuster films. Some of her notable Korean movies include “Always” (2011), a melodrama where she played a blind telemarketer. In 2012, she was once again a leading lady — this time as the queen in the period drama film “Masquerade”, which is currently the ninth highest-grossing South Korean film of all time.
 
It was not long before her acting prowess was noticed by filmmakers overseas, as she was selected to star in Japanese and American movies and television shows. Though widely known for her roles in romantic dramas, Han Hyo Joo is breaking the mold with her part in her latest 2021 drama “Happiness”, where she plays a determined police officer amidst an apocalyptic crisis.

Han Hyo Joo

About Park Seo Joon: 
Born on December 16, 1988, South Korean actor Park Seo Joon made his acting debut in a 2011 music video for Bang Yong Guk’s single “I Remember.” However, he didn’t always want to be an actor, with the childhood aspiration of becoming a professional baseball player. But after taking drama classes during his early teenage years, Park Seo Joon discovered that he had an incredible passion for entertainment.

Nowadays, Park Seo Joon is a household name familiar to many South Koreans. Having established a massive following within his home country, Park Seo Joon has also captured the imagination of international audiences through a range of high-profile roles. 

Park Seo Joon’s global profile has helped him secure a range of lucrative endorsement deals, taking his net worth to even greater heights. Known for his love of fashion, one of Park Seo Joon’s best-known campaigns was for iconic American label Tommy Hilfiger when he appeared as the brand’s first-ever Asian model.

Stream Park Seo Joon Movies and TV Shows: 
At the beginning of his career, Park Seo Joon appeared as the main character in numerous popular Korean dramas, including “Dream High 2” (2012), “A Word From Warm Heart” (2013), and “A Witch’s Romance” (2014). However, his big break in the industry came with beloved roles in hit dramas such as “Kill Me, Heal Me” (2015) and “She Was Pretty” (2015). As an emerging star, Park Seo Joon has gone on to act in a variety of blockbuster shows, including “Hwarang” (2016-2017), “Fight For My Way” (2017), and “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” (2018). In addition to his acting, Park Seo Joon served as host of the popular music variety show “Music Bank” (2013-15) and “Youn’s Kitchen 2” (2018).

Park Seo Joon

Park Shin Hye is one of the most popular South Korean actresses working today. Born on February 18, 1990, she was discovered after she appeared in singer Lee Seung Hwan’s music video for “Flower,” after which she received formal training in singing, dancing and acting. She made her acting debut in the 2003 television drama “Stairway to Heaven” and instantly gained fame from portraying the younger version of the Han Jung Suh character. She has starred in many poplar dramas since, including “Pinocchio” (2014), “Heirs” (2013), “Flower Boys Next Door” (2013), “Heartstrings” (2011) and “You’re Beautiful” (2009). Park Shin Hye also displays her musical talents on many artists’ music videos and has participated on some soundtracks for television dramas. She has become a media darling and is credited for many charitable works.

Park Shin Hye

About Lee Dong Wook: 
A staple name in the kdrama world, Lee Dong Wook is a South Korean actor, host, and model. Born on November 6, 1981, he was an avid reader of comics, but could not collect as freely as he wanted - this made him strive to work hard to be financially capable of collecting as many as he could. In 1999, he made his acting debut in a single-episode drama by MBC, after winning a modeling contest. The producer of that drama then cast him in two more shows, from which began to gain recognition.
 
Apart from being extremely charismatic on set and in private, one of Lee Dong Wook’s charms is that he never seems to age. Hardly a hint of facial augmentation, fans constantly swoon over his good looks and calm demeanor. Lee Dong Wook’s girlfriends and dating life has been made public countless times - but that has never tarnished his popularity. Follow his Instagram at @leedongwook_official for sweetly curated pictures of his everyday life, and you may find teasers of his upcoming works.
 
Lee Dong Wook Movies and TV Shows: 
It was not until 2005 that Lee Dong Wook rose to stardom, appearing in the hit 2005 romantic comedy “My Girl”. This drama was well-received by the Korean public and shot him to the limelight.  He went on to star in many films and television dramas after that, including “The Partner” (2009), “Scent of a Woman” (2011), and “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” (2016-2017).
 
Lee Dong Wook served his military service between 2009 and 2011, after which he went back into acting. Apart from acting in drama and movies, he also served as the host of the popular variety talk show from 2012 to 2013 and was a regular cast member in several other reality shows across the years. He also is a popular choice to star in music videos of K-pop artists.
 
In 2018, he was appointed an ambassador for the Pyeongchang Olympics. His acting accolades include the Top Excellence Awards for Best Actor in the 2011 SBS Drama Awards and the Top Excellence Award for Actor in the 10th Korea Drama Awards in 2017.

Lee Dong Wook

Seo Kang Joon is a South Korean actor and singer. Born on October 12, 1993, as Lee Seung Hwan, he made his acting debut in the 2013 television drama “After School: Lucky or Not.” After a couple of other small roles in “Good Doctor” and “The Suspicious Housemaid” in 2013, he made his breakthrough in the 2014 popular television drama “Cunning Single Lady.” He has appeared in other popular films and television dramas since, including “What Happens to My Family?” (2014), “Splendid Politics” (2015) and “Cheese in the Trap” (2016). Seo Kang Joon also is a member of the K-pop boy group 5urprise, which debuted in 2013.

Seo Kang Joon

Lee Hyun Woo is a South Korean actor and singer. Born on March 23, 1993, he began his career as a child actor. After making his acting debut in the 2004 television series “Oolla Boolla Blue-jjang,” he starred in many popular historical dramas, including “The Legend” (2007), “King Sejong the Great” (2008), “The Return of Iljimae” (2009) and “Queen Seondeok” (2009). His more recent starring roles include the popular dramas “To the Beautiful You” (2012), “Scholar Who Walks the Night” (2015) and “Moorim School” (2016). He has won many Best Young Actor and Best New Actor awards. Lee Hyun Woo also has released a few music singles and hosted the music programs “Music on Top” (2011-2012) and “Inki Gayo (Popular Song)” (2012-2014).

Lee Hyun Woo

About Yoo Yeon Seok: 
Born Ahn Yeon Seok on April 11, 1984 in Jinju South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, Yoo Yeon Seok followed his older brother to Seoul while in his junior year in high school. When he decided to take acting classes, Yoo met a friend that later went on to work with Oldboy film director Park Chan Wook. Noting some physical similarities, his friend encouraged him to audition for a role in the critically-acclaimed film Oldboy (2003). Yoo Yeon Seok ended up making his acting debut with a minor role in Oldboy, and continued his studies at the Sejong University, eventually earning a degree in Film Arts.
 
After a long hiatus, Yoo Yeon Seok returned in the medical drama “General Hospital 2” in 2008. Later in 2013, his role in the popular television drama “Reply 1994” (2013) propelled him into the limelight. In 2015, Yoo was cast into his first leading role as a chef and restaurant owner in the romantic comedy series “Warm and Cozy” written by the Hong sisters and set in Jeju Island. Later that year, he went on to star in another romantic comedy “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
 
Not much is known about his personal life, only that he has no wife or girlfriend at this moment and has publicly stated that he is in no hurry to get married, despite pressure from his peers and elders. Fans can keep up with all things Yoo Yeon Seok by following his Instagram page, which has garnered close to two million followers.
 
Stream Yoo Yeon Seok Movies and TV Shows: 
After making his acting debut with a minor role in the 2003 film “Oldboy”, Yoo Yeon Seok resumed his acting career five years later after he graduated from college. Although his birth name is Ahn Yeon Seok, his agency recommended he change his stage name to Yoo Yeon Seok. Yoo was offered roles in popular television dramas like “Reply 1994” (2013) and the fantasy series “Gu Family Book” (2013).
 
In 2018, Yoo played the main role in “Mr. Sunshine”, for which he clinched the Best Supporting Actor (Drama) award at The Seoul Awards. Fans could also catch Yoo Yeon Seok as a regular cast member on the reality show “Coffee Friends”, where celebrities ran a charity cafe in a Jeju Island tangerine farm.
 
To commemorate his 15th debut anniversary, Yoo held a fan meeting called “All About Yoo”. He is also a talented singer and appeared in the musical “A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.”

Yoo Yeon Seok

Lee Jin Wook is a popular South Korean actor. Born on September 16, 1981, he began his career as a print model in 2003 and then made his acting debut in the 2004 short film “My New Boyfriend.” He is best known for his roles in the television dramas “I Need Romance 2” (2012), “Nine: 9 Times Time Travel” (2013), “The Three Musketeers” (2014), “The Times I’ve Loved You” (2015), “Goodbye Mr. Black” (2016) and “Return” (2018).

Lee Jin Wook

Do Ji Han is a South Korean actor. Born on September 24, 1991, he made his acting debut in the 2009 television drama “The Queen Returns.” He has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including “Incarnation of Money” (2013), “Basketball” (2013) and “Hwarang” (2016-2017).

Do Ji Han

Bae Sung Woo is a South Korean actor. Born on November 21, 1972, he made his acting debut in the 2007 television drama “Conspiracy in the Court.” He has since had a prolific career mostly in films, including the recent “Inside Men” (2015), “Remember You” (2016), “My New Sassy Girl” (2016), “Because I Love You” (2017) and “The King” (2017). Bae Sung Woo’s brother is popular television personality Bae Sung Jae.

Bae Sung Woo

Lee Beom Soo is a popular veteran South Korean actor. Born on January 3, 1970, he made his acting debut in the 1990 film “Yes, Let’s Look Up at the Sky Now and Again.” He rose to stardom after his 2003 film role in “Singles” and has since starred in many popular films, including “Over My Dead Body” (2012), and television dramas, including his recent hits “Giant” (2010), “History of the Salaryman” (2012), “Dr. Jin” (2012), “IRIS 2” (2013), “The Prime Minister Is Dating” (2013), “Triangle” (2014), “Last” (2015) and “Moorim School” (2016). After a four-month first marriage in 2003, Lee Beom Soo married Lee Yoon Jin in 2010 and they have two children. With daughter So Eul and son Da Eul, Lee Beom Soo joined the cast of the popular reality show “The Return of Superman” in 2016.

Lee Beom Soo

Kim Sang Ho is a South Korean character actor who is instantly recognizable from his signature bald head and side curls. Born on July 24, 1970, he began his acting career in theater in 1996 before branching into films and television dramas. Some of his recent roles include “Wonderful Days” (2014), “Doctor Stranger” (2014) and “D-Day” (2015), as well as the film “Proof of Innocence” (2016).

Kim Sang Ho

Chun Woo Hee is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on April 20, 1987, she made her acting debut in the 2004 film “Love, So Divine” and then gained widespread fame for her role in the 2011 hit film “Sunny.” Her other notable works include the films “Han Gong Ju” (2014), “The Piper” (2015), “The Wailing” (2016) and “One Day” (2017).

Chun Woo Hee

Ueno Juri

Jo Dal Hwan is a veteran South Korean actor. Born on May 10, 1981, he made his acting debut in 2001 film “My Boss, My Hero” and then gained recognition with his next role in the 2002 film “Sex Is Zero.” He has since appeared in many memorable supporting roles in both films and television dramas, including the recent “Inspiring Generation” (2014), “The Night Watchman” (2014), “Spy” (2015) and “Mirror of the Witch” (2016).

Jo Dal Hwan

Kim Hee Won is a South Korean actor who is known for playing often menacing supporting roles. Born on January 10, 1971, he made his acting debut in the 2007 film “Miracle on 1st Street” and won Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries for his role in the 2015 television drama “Angry Mom.” His other memorable roles include the television dramas “Gu Family Book” (2013), “Incomplete Life” (2014), “Let’s Eat 2” (2015) and “My Wife Is Having an Affair This Week” (2016).

Kim Hee Won

Go Ah Sung is an award-winning South Korean actress who started acting from a young age. Born on August 10, 1992, she appeared in her first commercial when she was 4 years old and then starred in the 2002 stage musical “Peter Pan” when she was 10. She began her acting career at the age of 13 in the children’s program “Oolla Boolla Blue-Jjang. She also made her film debut in the 2006 blockbuster hit “The Host.” Go Ah Sung has starred in many popular films and television dramas since, including “Beating Heart” (2005), “Master of Study” (2010) and “Heard It Through the Grapevine” (2015).

Go Ah Sung

Kim Joo Hyuk was a South Korean actor. Born on October 3, 1972, he made his debut in the 1998 television series “Letters Written on a Cloudy Day.” He also starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “God of War” (2012) and “Hur Jun, The Original Story” (2013). He was a cast member of the popular reality show “2 Days & 1 Night” from 2013 to 1015. Kim Joo Hyuk’s father was veteran actor Kim Mu Saeng. At the age of 45, Kim Joo Hyuk passed away in a car accident on October 30, 2017, in Seoul.

Kim Joo Hyuk

Lee Dong Hwi is a South Korean actor. Born on July 22, 1985, he made his acting debut in minor roles in films in 2013 as well as the television dramas “Gunman in Joseon” (2014) and “Divorce Lawyer in Love” (2015). But it was his role in the 2015-2016 hit television drama “Reply 1988,” the third installment in the flashback-nostalgic “Reply” series, that brought Lee Dong Hwi widespread fame.

Lee Dong Hwi

Kim Dae Myung

This is a different kind of identity crisis.

Woo Jin is a young man who works as a furniture designer. He has a great life with the woman he loves, Yi Soo (Han Hyo Joo), if it weren’t for one little problem.

Every morning, Woo Jin wakes up to discover that he is inhabiting a different body. It could be the body of a young, good-looking man (Do Ji Han), a portly everyman (Kim Dae Myung), a middle-aged man (Bae Sung Woo), an old man (Chun Young Woon) or even a beautiful young woman (Park Shin Hye)!

Every time Woo Jin wakes up in a new body, he has to figure out where he is and how he can find his way back to Yi Soo, who is always waiting for him. Will there be a day that Woo Jin can’t find his way back?

“The Beauty Inside” is a 2015 South Korean film directed by Baik. It is based on the 2012 American social film by the same title directed by Drake Doremus.

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