Extraordinary You is a fantasy romance Korean drama with a very unique idea. It tells the story of a high school girl who suddenly finds out she is just a side character in a comic book. She does not want to live a life controlled by someone else, so she decides to change her story. This drama mixes love, friendship, and self-discovery in a fun and emotional way. It’s perfect for those who love school romance with a twist.
Title: Extraordinary You
- Country: Korean Drama
- Language: Hindi Dubbed
- Episodes: 16
- Duration: 59 mints each
- Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Youth, School
- Aired On: Oct 2, 2019 – Nov 21, 2019
- Director: Kim Sang-hyub
Main Roles
Kim Hye-yoon plays Eun Dan-oh, a cheerful and positive girl from a rich family who starts noticing strange things happening around her. She realizes she is not a real person, but a character in a comic. Still, she refuses to follow the script and dreams of finding real love and living her own life.
Rowoon from SF9 plays Haru, a nameless extra who begins to support Dan-oh in her journey. Slowly, he starts remembering things from another story and becomes very important to Dan-oh’s life.
Lee Jae-wook plays Baek Kyung, Dan-oh’s fiance in the comic who often acts rude and distant. As the story moves on, he begins to show deeper feelings, creating a love triangle full of emotion.
Support Roles
Many supporting characters are also students in the same comic world. They have their own stories, some happy and some sad. Lee Na-eun, Jung Gun-joo, Kim Young-dae, and others add depth and drama to the story. Together, they show what it’s like to live in a world where nothing is truly your own.
Eun Dan-oh is a high school student living what seems like a perfect life. But one day, she starts losing control of her actions. Time skips, strange events, and memory loss make her realize something is wrong. She then finds out she is a side character in a comic book and that every part of her life her thoughts, feelings, even her love life is controlled by the comic’s writer.
Dan-oh is not happy to just follow the story. She wants to write her own future. When she meets a mysterious student who doesn’t have a name in the comic, her world starts to change. She names him Haru, and they both begin to challenge the story and search for true freedom and love. But their journey is not easy, as they discover hidden secrets from the comic’s past and face the risk of being erased.
This drama is not just a school romance it’s a story about taking control of your life. The idea of characters fighting against a written script is fresh and exciting. The relationship between Dan-oh and Haru is very sweet and full of emotion. Their love feels real, even in an unreal world. The drama also shows friendship, courage, and the pain of wanting more from life.
The acting is very strong, especially from Kim Hye-yoon and Rowoon. Their emotions feel real, and you’ll care deeply about their journey. Visually, the drama is beautiful, with colorful scenes, romantic moments, and creative transitions that make it feel like a comic come to life. It’s a drama that is both fun and deep, and it will make you laugh, cry, and think.
The ending of Extraordinary You is touching and meaningful. As the characters discover more about the comic world, they must decide what really matters: following the story or making their own. The final episodes are emotional and full of surprises, leaving a strong message about life, love, and free will. Dan-oh and Haru’s journey shows that even in a world made of pages, hearts can be real.
