The movie does not take itself too seriously like a lot of Korean movies that are all like 'OMG LET'S BE FUNNY FOR THE FIRST HALF AND MAKE IT ALL DEPRESSING IN THE SECOND HALF!' While it provides many laughs, the story is still touching and meaningful. Even though the plot is simplistic, it is very witty and provides consistent comedy. She gives a great performance and fits the role perfectly. Basically, this movie is the star vehicle for new actress Kim Ah-Jung. It accomplishes many things that recent Korean romantic comedies have failed at. It was more popular than Night at the Museum and many other American films. There's a reason this movie dominated the Korean box office over the holiday season. Highly recommended that you sit down to watch this movie. It is a beautiful movie that will leave a lasting impression. '200 Pounds Beauty' is a benchmark in the South Korean romantic comedy genre, and it is a must watch if you enjoy this particular genre.

She really did carry the movie quite nicely. A big thumbs up to Ah-Jung Kim for her performance in this movie. 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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