True Beauty 2020
“Can makeup make it last?”
What is True Beauty?
True Beauty is a South Korean television series based on the webtoon of the same title by Yaongyi. The show stars Moon Ka-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, and Park Yoo-na.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- First aired
- Dec 9, 2020
- Last aired
- Feb 4, 2021
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- tvN
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
True Beauty is a South Korean television series based on the webtoon of the same title by Yaongyi. The show stars Moon Ka-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, and Park Yoo-na. The plot centers on a high school girl who faces bullying and discrimination due to her appearance. Seeking to change her circumstances, she masters the art of makeup by watching online tutorial videos. This transformation allows her to reinvent herself as a gorgeous goddess, leading to a rapid rise in popularity at her new school. While her newfound look brings her fame, the series explores the challenges she encounters while attempting to maintain her appearance. As she navigates her social life, she discovers that keeping up these appearances is more difficult than it initially seems. The program, which aired between 2020 and 2021, examines the complexities of her journey as she balances her secret with her new social status.
Should you watch it?
“A bullied high school student transforms her appearance using makeup to become a popular school goddess.”
- engaging transformation storyline
- classic love triangle dynamics
- themes of appearance-based discrimination
- high school setting may not appeal to all
Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedies centered on high school life and personal reinvention.
The series deals with themes of bullying and social pressure regarding physical appearance.
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Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Errand Girl Mytharc Dec 9, 2020
- E2 With or Without Make-Up Core Dec 10, 2020
- E3 Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold Core Dec 16, 2020
- E4 Ju Kyung Goes on a Blind Date Core Dec 17, 2020
- E5 If He Has Feelings for Me Core Dec 23, 2020
- E6 Ju Kyung Runs into Bullies Core Dec 24, 2020
- E7 Mutual Feelings of Love Core Jan 6, 2021
- E8 Misunderstanding Core Jan 7, 2021
- E9 Secret Boyfriend Core Jan 13, 2021
- E10 Between Love and Friendship Core Jan 14, 2021
- E11 The Truth About Se Yeon Core Jan 20, 2021
- E12 Transfer Student Core Jan 21, 2021
- E13 Only Fools Judge Others Core Jan 27, 2021
- E14 Trip to the Sea Core Jan 28, 2021
- E15 Unexpected Encounter Mytharc Feb 3, 2021
- E16 Happy Ending Mytharc Feb 4, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of True Beauty?
A girl who was bullied for her looks masters makeup to reinvent herself as a popular student.
Who stars in the series?
The series stars Moon Ka-young, Cha Eun-woo, Hwang In-youp, and Park Yoo-na.
Is the series based on a book?
Yes, the show is based on the webtoon of the same title by Yaongyi.
What genre is the show?
True Beauty is a romantic comedy.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 2020.