True Beauty, Eulachacha Waikiki 2 and more: Celebrate Moon Ka Young's birthday with her best K-drama performances

Guess what? Today's the big day for the one and only beauty goddess Moon Ka Young as she celebrates turning 28! If you've been crushing on her ever since you got obsessed with ‘True Beauty’ (who hasn't?), you're in for a treat. This talented leading lady has been stealing scenes and hearts for nearly 15 years across a slew of K-dramas and web series. From swoon-worthy romances to laugh-out-loud comedies, she's done it all and left us begging for more. Well, today is the ideal excuse to dish out your ultimate guide to Moon Ga Young's must-watch projects that'll have you glued to the screen and totally smitten!

In a world where memory shapes destinies, two individuals stand at opposite ends of remembrance. Jeong Hoon, played by Kim Dong Wook, the handsome news anchor with hyperthymesia, remembers every detail of his life and is haunted by the disappearance of his beloved Seo Yeon eight years ago. Meanwhile, Ha Jin, portrayed by Moon Ka Young, a rising star in the public eye, grapples with a fading memory that challenges her daily existence. Despite her struggle, she lives her life with confidence. As their paths converge, these individuals confront a journey of comprehension, acceptance, and the possibility of unexpected bonds, where memory becomes both a bridge and a barrier to their destinies.

You thought we’d skip this series? As if! ‘True Beauty’ is a romantic comedy centered on Lim Ju Gyeong (Moon Ka Young), a high school student who transforms into a stunning beauty thanks to her mastery of makeup techniques gleaned from YouTube tutorials. Despite her newfound popularity, she guards a secret - she refuses to reveal her bare face to anyone. Enter Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo), a handsome yet enigmatic classmate who sees beyond her flawless facade. Su Ho, hiding a compassionate nature behind a cold exterior due to his troubled past, forms an unexpected bond with Ju Gyeong. As they navigate their growing relationship, sharing vulnerabilities and secrets, the story explores whether Su Ho can help Ju Gyeong discover her true beauty beyond makeup.

In a blend of fantasy and mystery, the drama unfolds around Eun Gye Hoon (Yeo Jin Goo), a chef haunted by his twin sister's disappearance two decades ago. Setting up a restaurant in their hometown, Gye Hoon inexplicably begins to feel and express emotions that belong to a woman named Noh Da Hyun (Moon Ka Young). Caught off guard by sudden tears and laughter that aren't his own, he discovers a mysterious connection to Da Hyun, whose emotional states seem intertwined with his own. The story revolves around this mysterious link binding these two strangers, leading them on a hunt to unravel the truth behind their shared emotional bond.

In this series, Moon Ka Young takes on the role of Ji Yeon Hee, a 23-year-old who's never dated, thanks to her talent for blushing like a ripe tomato and freezing up near any good-looking guy. Her quiet life takes an unexpected turn when four members of EXO - Park Chan Yeol, Doh Kyung Soo, Oh Se Hun, and Byun Baek Hyun - seek refuge incognito at a house owned by one member's grandfather. Little do they know, their new hideout is conveniently located right across from Yeon Hee's place, setting the stage for hilarious mishaps and maybe even some unexpected sparks as their worlds collide in the most neighborly way possible.

Lee Joon-ki (Lee Yi Kyung) finds himself at a crossroads with his failing Waikiki guesthouse business, prompting him to enlist the help of old high school buddies Cha Woo-shik (Kim Seon Ho) and Kook Ki-bong (Shin Hyun Soo). Together, the trio, each struggling in their respective careers, decide to pool their efforts and move into the guesthouse to turn its fortunes around. However, their harmonious routine is disrupted when Han Soo-yeon, portrayed by Moon Ka Young, unexpectedly moves in after her family faces financial ruin. Adding to the drama, Soo-yeon happens to be the childhood crush of all three friends, resulting in a comedic and potentially romantic upheaval in their lives at Waikiki.