Kang Mi Rae was shy because of her unattractive appearance. She was teased by others and even bullied whilst at school. Now, Kang Mi Rae is beautiful after undergoing plastic surgery, but she still has her shy personality. Kang Mi Rae is starting her first year at university. People are still mean to her and call her "Gangnam Beauty"* in a derogatory way. Meanwhile, Do Kyung Suk attends the same university and is popular with the girls. He went to the same secondary school as Kang Mi Rae. He doesn’t judge people by their appearance. He cares more about what’s on the inside than on the outside. Kyung Suk begins to develop feelings for Kang Mi Rae. Yeon Woo Young is Do Kyung Suk’s flatmate; he is a postgraduate student and a chemistry teacher. Yeon Woo Young comes from a poor family and has been through several break-ups due to his financial situation. Through these experiences, he has become an expert at dating women. Yeon Woo Young initially falls in love with Kang Mi Rae because of her looks, but his feelings deepen as he comes to appreciate her thoughtful personality. Kwon Yoon Byul is the vice-president of the student council. Kwon Yoon Byul is a character who is more popular with girls than with boys. In fact, many people mistake her for a boy when they see her because of her boyish good looks. * The Korean term "Gangnam Beauty" is derogatory and refers to women who have become beautiful through plastic surgery. "Gangnam" in the term refers to an area in Gangnam, Seoul, which is famous for its numerous plastic surgery clinics.