Hyun Soo-a quotes from Gangnam Beauty

Mi-rae

Hello, I'm Kang Mi-rae.

Are you are freshman, too?

Mi-rae

Yes.

Kang Mi-rae? Oh, the one with no profile photo?

Mi-rae

Well, yes...

[to the group] No, that can't be. She must be one of the X-Men. [to Mi-rae] Hey. You're an X-Man, aren't you?

"X-Men"? What is that?

Those seniors who fool freshmen at the beginning of the semester.

[to Mi-rae] You are, right? I bet you are an X-Man.

Mi-rae

No, I'm not. I'm a freshman, too.

Then what's your Chinese zodiac sign? 1, 2, 3—

Mi-rae

I was born in the Year of the Rabbit.

(in shock) Gosh, she was born in 1999 indeed. [returns the card to Mi-rae]

Mi-rae

I guess I look older than my age.

Soo-a

Hello, this is the Chemistry Department, right? I'm Hyun Soo-a. You all look better in person. I almost didn't recognize anyone.

[instantly attracted to Soo-a] I'm Jang Won-ho.

Mi-rae

[in her thoughts] 100 points over 100! A super-rare natural beauty. She really is divinely beautiful.

Soo-a

[notices Mi-rae] Oh, you must be Kang Mi-rae.

Mi-rae

Y-yes. Hi.

Soo-a

[looking at Mi-rae's clothes] Oh, my... You're so stylish! [grabs her arm] Let's be friends.

Mi-rae

[in her thoughts] The subtle scent of soap that smells like baby powder ... this can't be from perfume. She's pretty and cute. All guys will fall in love with her... [putting a hand on her chest] Why is my heart fluttering for a girl?

Soo-a

Hello, Senior.

[quickly stands up to meet her] Oh, Soo-a.

Soo-a

Senior, you are in our General Chemistry class, aren't you?

Oh, I'm not actually in it. I just dropped by today.

Soo-a

Oh... I was wondering why you were in a first-year class.

[begins to like her] Were you wondering that? Oh... Sit down. Let's talk. [pointing at Mi-rae's seat]

Soo-a

Okay. [takes Mi-rae's seat, notices Mi-rae's unfinished lunch] But isn't this someone else's seat?

It's Mi-rae's, but she went to the restroom.

Soo-a

Senior, you like Mi-rae, don't you?

Well, she's a cherished junior of mine. So are you. And why are you calling me "Senior"? Treat me like a big brother.

Soo-a

I think you and Mi-rae would look good together.

It's not like that yet.

Soo-a

I'll cheer you on, Senior. [looks down, pretending to be sad] I'm a little sad, though.

[flustered] What do you mean?

Soo-a

Oh, it's nothing. I should get going. [stands up]

Wait, hold on. [grabs Soo-a's arm to stops her from leaving] What do you mean by that? What do you mean you're sad? Oh, sorry. [lets Soo-a's arm go] What is it?

Soo-a

Well, the truth is ... when I saw you at the orientation, (softly, as if she is shy) I thought you were cool...

Soo-a

But please don't take it so seriously. I got over you already, so don't worry about it. [runs away]

Wait... [to himself] She likes... [He tries to finish his lunch but, dissatisfied, stands up and lifts his tray. Just in time, Mi-rae returns to say her rejection.]

Mi-rae

Senior—

Oh, hey. Let's just be good friends.

Mi-rae

(taken aback) Pardon?

It was actually my mistake when I told you that I like you. I got confused for a little bit. I actually like someone else but things turned out this way. I'm sorry. You'll understand, right? I'm sorry if you took it seriously. You're okay, right? Finish your food.

Kyung-seok

[to Chan-woo, sarcastically] Oh, my bad.

Soo-a, you must be startled. There are always stubborn guys like him.

If you're uncomfortable, do you want to get going? I'll drop you off.

Soo-a

(politely) No, I'm fine.

Oh, you're fine?

But who does Jang Won-ho think he is? I'm speechless. It must be tiring to be pretty.

Yeah, Soo-a's face looks like someone made it.

Soo-a

Pardon? I didn't get anything fixed, though. [looks at Mi-rae] Mi-rae is prettier, both her face and body.

That's true. Mi-rae's pretty.

Soo-a

(innocently) Mi-rae did not get anything fixed either.

Kyung-seok

Hey, are you having fun?

Soo-a

What do you mean?

Kyung-seok

Are you having fun?

Soo-a

Oh, the new semester party? Of course, it's fun.

Kyung-seok

"The new semester party"? I'm talking about your behavior.

Soo-a

[her smile fades] I don't know what you're talking about.

Kyung-seok

You're just pretending not to know.

Soo-a, are you crying?

(getting angry) This son of a bitch...

[to Soo-a] Don't cry. Why are you crying? [to Kyung-seok] What's wrong with you, Kyung-seok? Apologize to her.

[raising his voice] Hey, Do Kyung-seok! [stands up and puts his glass on the table with force]

Soo-a

[to the seniors] I'm sorry. I must have done something wrong.

[to Soo-a] You didn't do anything wrong.

[to Kyung-seok] Apologize to her, you son of a bitch!

Mi-rae

Don't cry, Soo-a. Kyung-seok must have misunderstood.

Soo-a!

Mi-rae

[to Kyung-seok] Hey, what's wrong with you?

Kyung-seok

[eyes Mi-rae with suppressed anger and disbelief] Are you stupid? What a fool... [leaves the venue]

Assume push-up position!

What? Is the space too tight? (beat) All of you girls can leave. I never punish girls. [The freshmen remain still] Get out! [The girls start to walk out of their lines] Except for you, Kang Mi-rae.

Girls who think they're pretty despite all the work they got done need a serious lesson. Your face is a reflection of your heart. Am I wrong? Answer me!

Soo-a

Then I'll stay too.

What?

Soo-a

I'll stay with her.

Soo-a, this has nothing to do with you. Why would you do that for her?

Mi-rae

Then what did I do wrong?

What did you just say?

Mi-rae

[bursts out in anger] AND WHAT DID THESE GUYS DO WRONG?!

Guys, leave us. [No one moves] Get out!

[grabbing Mi-rae by the collar with one hand] You should really be begging me for forgiveness. How dare you say that you've done nothing wrong? [shaking Mi-rae] Shall I make your face go back to how it used to look?

(to Mi-rae) You're the one who told all freshmen to call me "son of a jerk," aren't you? It was you, wasn't it? [Mi-rae remains silent] I know it was you! [throws Mi-rae onto the floor] You and Do Kyung-seok are the most arrogant ones in your year.

Fine, I'll punish you for Kyung-seok not showing up as well.

Kyung-seok

You crazy jerk.

Soo-a

I must say, it seems like Kyung-seok gives you special treatment. Aren't I right?

Mi-rae

What do you mean?

Soo-a

Are you two going out by any chance?

Mi-rae

(taken aback) What?

Soo-a

The time when I made that mistake at our frosh week party, and this time, too. It's almost as if he can't stand seeing you in difficult situations.

Mi-rae

Well, that's...

Soo-a

Are you two still testing the waters?

Mi-rae

[smiles in defense] What? It's not really what you think.

Soo-a

But I've seen the two of you talking about your secrets.

Mi-rae

Secrets? When?

Soo-a

That day in front of the vending machine, when you were with Eun and Jung-boon.

Mi-rae

[remembers the day] Ahh, that was about my perfume container—

Soo-a

Kyung-seok must have confessed his feelings for you. [In disbelief, Mi-rae does not reply.] Does he have a one-sided crush on you?

Mi-rae

Hey, stop talking nonsense! [her tongue slips her secret] That's because were alumni— [in her thoughts] I must be out of my mind.

Soo-a

(amazed) Alumni? Did you guys go to the same school?

Mi-rae

(hesitatingly) Yes...

Soo-a

Oh, really? I had no idea. Which school? In high school, I assume?

Mi-rae

No, middle school. [in her thoughts] I asked Kyung-seok not to tell anyone, but I ended up exposing my past myself.

Mi-rae

You should go.

You can’t tell a customer to go.

Mi-rae

I said, go.

What’s wrong? This is nice. It’s nice to see Kang Orc again.

Mi-rae

[raises her voice] Hey.

Is she that “Kang Orc”?

[to his friends] She’s that “Kang Orc.”

Mi-rae

(loudly) HEY!

Mi-rae

Come with me.

I’m just bringing up old times. Does that piss you off?

Soo-a

(feigning concern) Young-chul…

Mi-rae

I said, come with me.

(snickers) Oh, I’m scared. Kang Mi-rae, do you think you’re something now because you’re pretty?

Mi-rae

That’s right. I realized after I changed that you were nothing.

(taken aback) What?

Mi-rae

You haven’t changed a bit. You still look down on people and harass them based on their appearance. Remember this every time you think of the name “Kang Orc”: to me, you’re just a piece of trash.

Soo-a

I shouldn’t have asked them to come. I don’t even know them very well. They came to where I work part-time, so I invited them to the festival. I didn’t know he was like that. I’m sorry.

Mi-rae

It’s not your fault.

Soo-a

That’s not true. I’m really sorry. This wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for me.

Mi-rae

That’s okay. Don’t worry about it.

Soo-a

No, I will. I want to be better to you. The truth is, I was a little prejudiced about plastic surgery. “Do they want to be prettier that badly? Isn’t it just vanity?” But I understand now that some people are really desperate, that some appearances are painful to have.