The nice storyline is accompanied by equally nice acting performances. This comedy is not the kind that will leave you flat out laughing, but instead it is a good story with subtle comedy that will make you feel good. Undergoing full cosmetic surgery Han-na becomes everything she dreamed of, but she loses herself along the way and turns into what she always hated. Han-na (played by Ah-Jung Kim) is a large singer who is doing the singing for a lip syncing popstar, hidden away because of her size and appearance. Think Cinderella and you have the core essence of the movie. As such, "200 Pounds Beauty" was a nice breath of fresh air to the genre. Director Yong-Hwa Kim has managed to put together a great romantic comedy that didn't follow the standard recipe of how to make a successful rom-com. And it does differentiate itself from the numerous South Korean romantic comedy movies, which in itself in an impressive feat. "200 Pounds Beauty" (aka "Minyeo-neun goerowo") sort of is a modern day Cinderella story, although with a twist.
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