In Lookism, Park Hyeong Seok (Daniel Park) is a short and overweight young man who has always been bullied and discriminated against at school because of his appearance and physique. All of a sudden, he is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change his daily life after gaining a second body that is completely different from his original body. RELATED: The Best Korean Anime to Watch
How Did Park Hyeong Seok (Daniel Park) Get a Second Body?
Unfortunately, Lookism has yet to reveal the mystery or science behind Park Hyeong Seok’s second body. Prior to the debut of Hyeong Seok’s second body, he went through a lot of terrible things, which could explain why he needed a new body. To begin with, Hyeong Seok has always been bullied at school, from being called names to being beaten up and being ordered around. Every time he is bullied, Hyeong Seok wonders when his misery will end. Second, Hyeong Seok had a traumatic experience after Lee Jin Sung beat him up in front of a large crowd, and people began filming and posting videos of him on YouTube. It was possibly the final straw for Hyeong Seok’s pride and dignity, as no one will take him seriously even after he transferred schools. Third, despite his mother’s efforts to provide him with a decent life and make him happy, Hyeong Seok lost all of his positive outlook on life. All three of these events occurred prior to Hyeong Seok acquiring a second body. There might be a hint somewhere that will lead us to the reason he has such a beautiful and strong body now. What is certain is that Hyeong Seok eventually learned a lot of things and developed into a better person than he was before, particularly in his perception of his mother. READ MORE: Who Does Park Hyeong Seok End Up With in Lookism?
Will Park Hyeong Seok (Daniel Park) Lose His Second Body?
Park Hyeong Seok never lost his second body in Lookism, despite some close calls. When Hyeong Seok falls asleep in his attractive body, he returns to his original body using the data stored in his body. This is why Hyeong Seok can’t fall asleep at school no matter what happens, because his classmates will undoubtedly call an ambulance and have his body taken away from him. But the good thing is that Hyeong Seok can be woken up by someone (just like Ha Neul did), which is very convenient for him. When he is awakened, he will return to his handsome body, leaving his original body sleeping again. Except that if Hyeong Seok becomes inebriated, no one will be able to immediately sober him up and wake him up. Because Hyeong Seok has a low tolerance for alcohol, he must avoid it at all costs if he does not want the same thing to happen as when he was with Jin Sung, Ha Neul, and others. ALSO READ: Is Lookism’s Jae Yeol (Jay Hong) Gay?
Is There Anybody Else Who Has a Second Body?
By the end of Lookism, it is revealed that Choi Soo Jung, like Hyeong Seok, has a second body too. Choi Soo Jung is a lovely woman who is always buying things at the convenience store where Hyeong Seok works in the evenings. Every time Soo Jung goes there, she supports whatever Hyeong Seok is busy with. Unlike other beautiful girls who always have disgusted expressions on their faces whenever they see Hyeong Seok, Soo Jung always smiles whenever she interacts with Hyeong Seok. As a result, we can speculate that Soo Jung’s compassion for Hyeong Seok stems from her similar situation to the latter. Want the latest on all things anime? Make sure you follow us on Twitter! READ NEXT: Will There Be a Lookism Season 2?
