Beauty Wars Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Beauty Wars.
Beauty Wars Ending Explained: High school friends Joo-yeon, So-jin, Hyeon-mi and Seon-hee have been close since they were young but don’t pour their hearts out to each other. Directed by Lim Jin-seung, this 2013 comedy film stars Lee Eun-mi, alongside Hwang Sun-hwa, Ryoo Ah-jin, Han Shi-yun. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Beauty Wars?
High school friends Joo-yeon, So-jin, Hyeon-mi and Seon-hee have been close since they were young but don’t pour their hearts out to each other. Joo-yeon is an office girl, So-jin has been taking the bar exam for 4 years, Hyeon-mi was born to be solo and Seon-hee who is out of reach one day receive a picture of a rose and get together for the first time in a while. They say the plates break when three girls gather at once. Seon-hee isn’t there yet but Joo-yeon, So-jin and Hyeon-mi released the vanity they’d kept inside for so long.
Lim Jin-seung's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lee Eun-mi's journey. Joo-yeon is an office girl, So-jin has been taking the bar exam for 4 years, Hyeon-mi was born to be solo and Seon-hee who is out of reach one day receive a picture of a rose and get together for the first time in a while.
How Does Lee Eun-mi's Story End?
- Lee Eun-mi: Lee Eun-mi's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Hwang Sun-hwa: Hwang Sun-hwa's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Ryoo Ah-jin: Ryoo Ah-jin's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Beauty Wars Mean?
Beauty Wars's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Lee Eun-mi may feel rushed. Lim Jin-seung's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.