Message from cindyn

[Anonymous]

I have conflicted feelings about this movie. The story is based on an overweight singer who opts for plastic surgery because she was not treated kindly by the music industry and the general population. She believes her luck will turn around once she has a full body surgery and an identity change. In the beginning, her career and social life is changed for the better. She has men drooling over her and multiple record deal offers. The story then takes a twist, her life begins to crumble because people start to discover the truth behind her perfect face and body. The movie is a light comedy about the superficial world of Korean entertainment. I liked the movie but at the same time I felt this movie sent the wrong message too. It gives the audience the impression that Korea society highly values looks and image.
I would incorporate clips of this video in was "Past Meets Present" project. It gives students a different perspective on beauty and a comparison of what is considered beautiful in Asia and America.