She Was Pretty — Season 1
Kim Hye-jin once enjoyed a charmed life as a darling little girl, showered with affection and privilege by her wealthy parents. But adolescence brought unexpected shifts – her looks faded, and her comfortable world crumbled. Now scraping by as a convenience store clerk and living rent-free with a friend, she’s stunned when Ji Sung-joon, a childhood acquaintance, reaches out to reconnect. Unbeknownst to him, Hye-jin has already noticed his incredible transformation into a strikingly handsome man, and suddenly feels self-conscious about the meeting. Desperate to avoid an awkward encounter, she impulsively sends her best friend in her stead – a decision that quickly spirals into complications. Things take another unexpected turn when Hye-jin lands a full-time job only to discover Sung-joon is her boss. To make matters worse, he seems determined to treat her with coldness and dismissiveness. Recognizing this isn't the friendly boy she remembers, Hye-jin embarks on a mission to keep her true identity hidden from him.
Hye-jin's old friend, Sung-joon, had come calling, and she found herself in a predicament. He looked remarkably handsome, a fact that prompted an urgent request to Ha-ri: a favor, veiled in a plea for assistance.
Sung-joon’s arrival at The Most as an editor brought him into her orbit, and with it, a familiar reprimand. He joined her team, and almost immediately, his sharp words cut through the air, a harsh assessment of her inherent clumsiness.
Hye-jin noticed a subtle shift in the air whenever Sung-joon was near her, a silent current of connection that prickled her skin. It wasn't overt, not a blatant affection, but a shared glance, a lingering touch – enough to register, and eno…
She summoned him after a few drinks, seeking solace from his treatment of her. As she continued to cross his path, Ha-ri found herself drawn to Sung-joon, a burgeoning affection taking root beneath the guise of Hye-jin.
Hye-jin, enjoying a rare day off, overheard Sung-joon’s phone conversation. He spoke of The Most's precarious future, hinting that the publication might be forced to end if their performances didn't improve.
He found himself increasingly preoccupied with Sung-joon's well-being. And as he grew closer to Ha-ri, Sung-joon began to perceive a distinct difference between her and the Hye-jin he had known before.
The assignment was simple: earn back what they owed the restaurant. But for Leo, it felt anything but. He’d forgotten his wallet during lunch with Hye-jin, a careless oversight that now had him and her working to repay the debt. The irony w…
The air hung thick with unspoken tension, a silent testament to the tangled affections within the group. A fragile peace had been shattered, revealing a web of longing and confusion. He wrestled with emotions that threatened to overwhelm …
Her return to the office was met with a palpable shift in the atmosphere, a quiet astonishment rippling through the ranks. Colleagues seemed to pause, observing her with a newfound awareness, as if witnessing a subtle metamorphosis. Shin-hy…
The car sputtered and died, leaving Hye-jin stranded. A wave of concern washed over him as he hurried to her side. He held her close, the familiar warmth of her body a stark contrast to the sudden chill of worry. In that moment, a profound …
She met him, and they fell into a comfortable rhythm of catching up, filling in the gaps of time and distance. Later, Ha-ri's mother came to visit.
He found himself drawn back to The Most, a familiar pull he couldn't quite explain. Though returning to his duties, the memory of her lingered, an unchanged echo in his heart.
She began to see Sung-joon, but his demeanor at work was markedly different. This caused her a growing unease; she feared their colleagues might perceive something was amiss.
The scheduled interview with the celebrated author fell through at the last moment, yet Poong-ho offered a remarkably insightful alternative: they should interview the renowned writer Ten instead.
As Hye-jin prepared for her move to America, an invitation arrived from a children's book author – an offer to collaborate.
He spoke to Hye-jin daily since arriving in America, as she began pursuing her dream of writing for children. Now, one day, Sung-joon ceased answering his phone.
