A Korean aeni series adaptation by Studio Mir titled 외모지상주의; Oemojisangjuui was announced during Netflix's "Tudum" virtual event on September 25, 2022.

[25] It was originally set to be released worldwide on Netflix on November 4, 2022, but was delayed to December 8,[26] due to the Seoul Halloween crowd crush.

[27] Ateez performed the series' theme song "Like That" accompanying the opening credits of the show made by Andarta Pictures, a French animation studio.

A target of incessant bullying, Hyeong-seok's every move is critiqued and ridiculed by his classmates, be it his weight, his financial status, or the way he simply looks.

A particularly brutal scene takes center stage when Tae-seong and his gang turn a game of dodgeball into a harrowing ordeal for Hyeong-seok, aiming directly for his head with every throw.

The situation only grows graver when his mother intervenes, with Hyeong-seok's embarrassment culminating in a public argument that leaves onlookers whispering.

However, just when Hyeong-seok thinks he's got a fresh start, an altercation with a student named Jin-seong sends him spiraling back into the shadows of public humiliation, with a video of the fight going viral.

Hyeong-seok's decision to join the Fashion Design class is met with surprise and curiosity, emphasizing the school's distinctive nature.

The excitement is short-lived as the scene moves to a convenience store setting where the stark difference in how people perceive others based on their looks is made glaringly evident.

In a twist of events, we find out he's been rooming with a friend to save on rent, and unbeknownst to his mother, he's been working nights at a convenience store.

Their conversation unveils Hyeong-seok's past, where he was bullied in his previous school, making his mother question his current state.

This altercation with another student reveals a raw display of martial arts, showcasing the physical prowess of the characters involved.

While Hyeong-seok's roommate is berated for taking money, the scene culminates in an unexpected victory against Basco, a formidable fighter known for his strength.

An act of kindness from an unknown individual further fuels his determination, ending the episode with a light-hearted attempt at sit-ups, which humorously contrasts the intense confrontations earlier.