Park Min-young continues to showcase her incredible versatility in Prime Video’s Confidence Queen, where she and her co-stars deliver jaw-dropping character transformations that have fans buzzing. The upcoming episodes 7-8 promise the most shocking makeovers yet, as the con artist trio takes on their most challenging scam targeting the beauty industry.
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Confidence Queen Art of Disguise: Master Con Artists in Action
Based on the hit Japanese drama “The Confidence Man JP,” Confidence Queen follows three talented con artists who pull off elaborate scams targeting villains from all walks of life. Park Min Young stars as team leader Yoon Yi Rang, a genius con artist with an IQ of 165, leading this thrilling Korean adaptation that’s the first Korean original drama for Prime Video.
The series showcases the incredible transformation skills of its leads, with each episode featuring increasingly elaborate disguises that demonstrate the cast’s remarkable acting range.
Episodes 7-8: Beauty Industry Takedown
The latest episodes feature the trio’s most ambitious scheme yet—taking down a villain in the beauty industry through multiple shocking personas:
Park Min-young’s Dual Transformation
Park Min-young showcases polar-opposite looks that highlight her incredible range:
The Tacky Widow: She dons a flashy blue satin blouse, bright red lipstick, and a gaudy accent, exuding zero elegance
Choi Eun Seol – Village Girl: She transforms into a simple village girl, with a bare face, round glasses, unstyled hair, and a rustic dialect—creating a completely different image
Cast Transformation Breakdown
| Actor | Character 1 | Character 2 | Transformation Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Min-young | Tacky Widow (flashy, gaudy) | Village Girl (simple, innocent) | Extreme Contrast |
| Park Hee-soon | Spoiled Stepson (leopard print, flashy) | Mr. Grey (magazine editor, buck teeth) | Complete Makeover |
| Joo Jong-hyuk | “Mask Girl” (glamorous influencer) | Kim Jin Man (rural village head) | Cross-dressing Master |
Park Hee-soon’s Master Class in Disguise
James also shines with his masterful disguises. Playing two drastically different roles, he first appears as the widow’s spoiled stepson, oozing over-the-top charm in a leopard-print fur coat, red hair, leather outfit, and flashy accessories.
His second transformation is even more dramatic: he undergoes an even more shocking transformation as Mr. Grey, a magazine editor, complete with thick round glasses, prominent buck teeth, and a bob haircut.
Joo Jong-hyuk’s Cross-Dressing Debut
The youngest team member delivers his most challenging performance yet with his first-ever cross-dressing role, drawing attention as “Mask Girl,” a glamorous beauty influencer. With a bright yellow fur jacket, a mini skirt, a flawless hime cut, and idol-style makeup, he perfectly embodies a doll-like look.
His second role shows incredible versatility: He then flips the script completely as Kim Jin Man, the head of a rural village tourism board, sporting a bare face and rustic Gangwon dialect, a transformation worlds apart from Mask Girl.
Prime Video’s Strategic K-Drama Investment
Confidence Queen represents Prime Video’s ambitious entry into Korean content, marking their first Korean original drama. It is a joint collaboration with Coupang Play and TV Chosun, directed by Nam Ki-hoon, written by Hong Sung-hyun, bringing together proven talent in Korean entertainment.
The series currently holds a user rating of 91/100 based on 117 votes, indicating strong audience appreciation for the cast’s performances and elaborate schemes.
Why These Makeovers Matter
The transformations in Confidence Queen go beyond mere costume changes—they represent the core of con artistry where believability determines success or failure. Each makeover serves the narrative by:
Building Character Depth: The extreme transformations showcase each actor’s range while serving plot purposes
Creating Comedic Moments: The over-the-top disguises provide humor while maintaining story tension
Demonstrating Skill: The con artists’ ability to completely inhabit different personas reinforces their expertise
Behind-the-Scenes Excellence
The production team deserves credit for creating convincing transformations that support the storytelling. From makeup to costume design, every element contributes to the characters’ believability within their elaborate schemes.
Despite having to pull off such extreme contrasts in the beauty-themed episodes, all three actors impressed with their versatility and focus, keeping the drama lively and engaging.
Prime Video’s Global Strategy
As Prime Video’s first Korean original drama, Confidence Queen represents a strategic move to compete with Netflix’s dominance in K-content. The series combines familiar Korean storytelling elements with the production values international audiences expect.
The show’s success could pave the way for more Korean originals on Prime Video, potentially creating a new competitive landscape in the global streaming market.
What’s Next for Confidence Queen?
With episodes 7-8 delivering these spectacular transformations, viewers can expect even more elaborate schemes and disguises in future episodes. The beauty industry storyline promises to showcase not just visual transformations but also the psychological manipulation that makes these con artists so effective.
The series continues to air every Friday, giving audiences weekly doses of Park Min-young’s incredible range and the trio’s increasingly ambitious cons.
Watch Confidence Queen exclusively on Prime Video and witness these stunning transformations firsthand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Confidence Queen based on a Japanese drama?
A: Yes, Confidence Queen is a Korean adaptation of the 2018 Japanese drama “The Confidence Man JP.” The Korean version maintains the core concept of con artists targeting villains while adapting the story for Korean audiences and adding unique elements to the character transformations.
Q: Where can I watch Confidence Queen and when do new episodes air?
A: Confidence Queen is available exclusively on Prime Video as their first Korean original drama. New episodes air every Friday, with episodes 7-8 featuring the stunning makeovers airing on September 27 at 10:30 p.m. KST.
