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.
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). ugly duckling ep 1 eng sub
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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. He doesn't treat her badly because of her
I just re-watched Episode 1 with English subs, and here’s the honest take: It’s a bit messy, a bit cliché, but somehow, you won’t want to hit pause.
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.
At a school rally, her boyfriend pushes her into the line of fire of a ketchup packet that explodes all over her face. The humiliation goes viral. To cope, she lets a “famous online doctor” prescribe her a harsh chemical peel, which backfires horribly. Her face breaks out in red, angry rashes and acne scars.