Oh My Venus

K-drama has a million and one transformation tales. A million of them involving plastic surgery, becoming a beauty over night and eating whatever you want, turning heads by wearing skimpy outfits after the transformation.

This one is the odd one out. The focus here is not on being beautiful and getting the guy back/revenge but on being healthy, the transformation is slow (made over 10 episodes of the show) because it depends on healthy eating habits, the right kind of exercises and proper sleeping hours. In fact the character keeps at those habits way after she's reached her goal which was refreshing.

Ji-seob So who plays Mr. coach is amazing. The chemistry between him and our leading lady leaps off the screen. The leading lady is cute regardless of weight and very relatable.

In summery, WATCH IT! IT'S GOOD!!!

I shouldn't have let the name put me off, and watched this much sooner! There is always so much more to Korean dramas than their name and synopsis. This rom-com was so well written and acted, it had hilarious moments all the way through with no ridiculous side characters. The bonus was Henry playing the comedic one without being too silly! There was drama, excitement, sadness and the most romantic moments ever too. The chemistry between the leads was great and a good balance between passion and decency. Loved all the supporting characters and was also super inspired to get fit and eat better too... bonus! Highly recommend.

The chemistry between the two main characters are just awesome!! Love watching them together. One of my fave k-drama ❤

I wasn't sure at first if this was a fat-shaming show, but it seems to be done mostly the right way about weight loss with diet and exercise, which makes a very nice change. It's the same formula of rich guy accidentally seeks unworthy clumsy woman with a jealous foe, but it it too is done nicely in the story.

The biggest thing I can't unsee though is that her glasses are frames only. Whyyyyy? It's so annoying! Why are glasses also seem to be only for "ugly" girls in these shows?

An ok K-drama with somewhat different focus than the classic, although it still lurks in the background. The large focus on the visually pleasing and the sometimes obvious fat-shaming is a pity. The writers have tried to disguise this beauty-contest-love-story in the shroud of the ambition of health and fitness. But the existing standard and paradigm shines through and it is sometimes unnerving and uncomfortable. How this woman can not be seen as a true beauty, or even a woman really, until she achieves her "weight-goal" and becomes what she was like ten years ago. More acceptance, self love and humility towards aging and also change of body and soul would be desirable. But still not a bad drama, if not scrutinized too closely.