From “The Ugly Duckling,” to “Extreme Makeover,” the concept of radical transformation has kept audiences’ attention for years. With a brand new look, our favorite heroes can gain self-confidence and accomplish their goals. Some choose to approach their first love, while others choose to take revenge on people who mistreated them in the past. But whatever they do, these transformed characters have our support as they meet life’s new challenges in style!
Let’s take a look at some of the best makeovers in our favorite TV dramas.
In this Venezuelan telenovela, Luisa takes on a confident new identity before approaching the family that ruined her life. See how her revenge plot begins in Episode 1 below.
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| Luisa became ‘Victoria’ to take revenge on the evil Montero family in ‘Always on My Mind’ |
Jin Da Hua was always teased about her birthmark and protruding front teeth in this Taiwanese drama, but will she truly be happy when those traits are rectified?
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| Jin Da Hua’s two faces in ‘Princess’ Stand In’ |
Holy Battle in Couleur de Rose Makoto Miki’s cheating husband can’t believe his eyes when he sees his wife transformed into a beautiful supermodel in this Japanese drama. See Makoto Miki try out modeling for the first time in Episode 2:  |
| Housewife Makoto Miki becomes a fashion model in ‘Holy Battle in Couleur De Rose.’ |
Go Eun Chan, the tomboyish heroine of this popular Korean drama series, has a difficult time adjusting to her new outfits and personas. Even with fancy clothes and makeup, Eun Chan’s true personality comes out. Nice try!
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| Go Eun Chan can’t hide her tomboy style in ‘Coffee Prince.’ |