Mask Girl

By day she blends into an ordinary office life, weighed down by relentless insecurity about her appearance. By night she slips on a mask and becomes an online personality who attracts attention she never had before. Her secret persona gives her power and escape, until a series of bad decisions and unforeseen incidents starts to unravel both her digital fame and her private life. As mysteries pile up, small deceptions grow into serious consequences, dragging other people into a widening circle of guilt, curiosity, and danger without revealing key surprises or the ending.

Released in 2023, the series was created by Kim Yong-hoon and Park Song-i. It stars Ko Hyun-jung, Nana, Lee Han-byeol, Ahn Jae-hong, and Yeom Hye-ran, and mixes drama, dark comedy, mystery, and crime elements across its episodes.

The show didn't sweep major international awards, but individual performances, particularly from Ko Hyun-jung and Nana, got attention from critics and viewers alike for their range and intensity across shifting tones.

Mask Girl sparked lively discussion about online anonymity, appearance politics, and how quickly viral content can distort real lives. It became a frequent topic on social media, with many viewers debating the ethics of internet fame, revenge, and the role of bystanders in escalating online controversies.

Critics and audiences gave it a generally positive response, reflected in a 7.4/10 user score from 172 votes. Reviewers often praised the risky tonal shifts and the way the plot folds crime and comedy into a study of identity, while some noted uneven pacing and tonal whiplash. The series keeps its focus on themes like the cost of performance, the pressure to present a curated self, and how small grievances can escalate into serious harm when amplified by digital attention.