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I Wish I Were Pretty

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I Wish I Were Pretty

2025

0h 20m

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Drama

Overview

An insecure Korean-American woman struggles with old resentments against her beautiful best friend, exposing the impossible beauty standards that caused them.

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7 members

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Hanah Chang

Areum

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Miriam Lee

Jane

Miriam Lee

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Mandy Walsh

Helen

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James Macapagal

Drunk Customer

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Yuchi Chiu

Sober Friend

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Cynthia Shinae Jeon

Areum's Mom

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Kay Lee

Church Ahjumma

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