A fluffy rom-com that asks: what if the 'before' picture got to be the whole story?
Season 2 • Episode 10
Latest'How to Love Without Losing Myself' despite the problems of career, dating, and friends. The story is about a shy chubby student struggling with low self-esteem and body image issues. The story follows her journey of self-acceptance as she navigates friendships and relationships. With the support of her friends learns to embrace her unique qualities and discovers the true meaning of self-love in a society that often values external beauty.
Writing
Actually lets a plus-size lead be messy, horny, and complicated.
Acting
Kim Saet-byeol's eye-acting during silent humiliation scenes.
Costume
Intentional styling that refuses 'flattering' color-blocking clichés.
Creator
Choi Seon-mi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Korea's 2018 'lookism' debates, when laws against appearance-based discrimination were first proposed in Seoul.
Director Choi Seon-mi cast actual plus-size actors in friend roles but used prosthetics on leads—a behind-the-scenes tension the show never fully resolves.
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