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If you’re a fan of Thai dramas and have been scrolling through YouTube or Netflix, you’ve probably seen the thumbnail for Ugly Duckling . The 2015 GMMTV series, based on the novel by Chiffon_cake, has achieved cult classic status among international fans—largely thanks to its simple formula: Pretty girl loses confidence. Popular guy is mean (but cute). Chaos ensues.
The series opens with Junior (Mild Wiraporn), a rich, popular, and admittedly vain high school student. She has flawless skin, a perfect squad, and the hottest boyfriend. Life is good—until it isn't. ugly duckling ep 1 eng sub
Ugly Duckling Episode 1 Eng Sub: A Feathery Light Rom-Com That Gets the Job Done
If you are looking for a deep, realistic drama about body image, look elsewhere. Ugly Duckling Episode 1 is a "junk food" drama—light, sweet, slightly salty (thanks to Suea’s attitude), and over before you know it. [End of post] If you’re a fan of
GMMTV Official YouTube (Eng Sub available).
Does the "Penguin" and "Tiger" dynamic work? Surprisingly, yes. Suea is mean, but he’s equal-opportunity mean. He doesn't treat her badly because of her scars; he treats her badly because she threw an easel at his head. Chaos ensues
Suddenly, the "swan" turns into the ugly duckling. Friends disappear. The boyfriend dumps her. In a fit of despair, she transfers to a new, obscure all-boys school that just opened a girl’s section: "Ruen Noi" (Little House).