Face on Lie
Synopsis
Han Yuxi, a young woman who is insecure about her appearance, has tolerated criticism and abuse all her life. Devastated upon learning that her boyfriend has been cheating on her, she decides to take action and goes to a hospital to receive plastic surgery. There, she meets with plastic surgeon Ling Huantao, who wants to recreate the face of his vegetative wife who he is obsessed with. Huantao offers Yuxi the hope of living a better life, but a new face may not provide her with the happiness that she desperately desires. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys "Huang Yan" for its engaging plot, character development, and exploration of societal issues, though some find the animation style and unsubtle themes to be drawbacks. The show evokes strong emotions and is considered underrated by many viewers. Most agree that it is worth watching despite its flaws.
Strengths
- Fantastic character development of the main character.
- The story delivers messages about society and the illusions we draw for ourselves regarding materialistic desires.
- Well-written story with ups and downs that sheds light on a lot.
- Tense and nail-biting plot with consistent tone and foreshadowing.
Weaknesses
- Animation style might not appeal to everyone.
- Visuals are not the strongest point, with some awkwardness in character models and proportions.
- Themes are a bit on the nose.