Why You Should Watch These Asian Beauty-Themed Dramas Right Now
Between K-drama, C-drama, and J-drama, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer amount of shows available out there. We’re here to cut through the noise and let you in on the shows we think are worth your time—especially for you beauty girls out there. On our radar right now are the Japanese drama ‘Plastic Beauty’, a psychological drama, and the Chinese fantasy drama ‘Filter’—different genres but both talking about how we perceive beauty, how much we value it, and how powerful it is to change our lives.
Plot: This 8-episode psychological Japanese drama focuses on the high-stakes world of show business—and these days, the competitive world of influencers. The show explores themes of self-esteem and confidence, boundaries and limits when it comes to cosmetic surgery, and the perils connected to it. The elusive nature of “perfection” is also tackled, along with an intriguing twist that will keep you on your toes.
Why You Should Watch It: Shows or films like the Hollywood flick “The Substance” that portray the dangers of obsession with beauty always intrigue us. They keep us curious and, most especially, cautious about the beauty standards society tries to impose on us. This show is a reminder of how one must not define oneself by outward beauty alone, but by many other valuable factors such as integrity, humility, and contentment. While the beauty world really does not go around because of inner beauty, one must know his or her limits and work on insecurities through other meaningful ways that go beyond the cosmetic.
Plastic BeautyPlot: Get ready to laugh and be amazed at the same time with the 32-episode fantasy drama Filter. The leading lady in this drama finds a magical high-tech bracelet that allows her to transform her looks and personas—depending on the situation she’s navigating in her life. The seemingly regular office worker literally becomes whoever she wants to be, but not without consequences. Navigating the web of lies she finds herself in, she ultimately realizes that embracing her natural beauty is the answer to finding real happiness.
Why You Should Watch It: In a world that constantly pressures you into becoming someone you’re not, it’s becoming more and more evident that embracing who you are and how you look is the answer to finding true love and success in life. This show is highly entertaining, funny, and imaginative—don’t miss it.