True Beauty plot: what the story is about
Lim Ju-kyung has spent years feeling judged for the way she looks. At school, she deals with cruel remarks and unfair treatment that chip away at her confidence. Instead of giving up, she turns to online makeup tutorials and practises until she can completely change how the world sees her.
When Ju-kyung starts at a new high school, her polished look quickly turns her into one of the most admired girls around. The catch is that nobody there has ever seen her bare face, and she is determined to keep it that way. Her new life depends on a secret she guards every single day.
That secret becomes harder to protect once Lee Su-ho enters her orbit. He is one of the most talked-about boys in school, and their paths soon become tangled. Han Seo-jun is also part of her new circle. The series sets up a coming-of-age comedy-drama about insecurity, beauty standards and the gap between the face people show and who they really are. It asks the question in its tagline: Can makeup make it last?
What makes True Beauty notable
- Cast: Mun Ka-young leads as Lim Ju-kyung, with Cha Eun-woo as Lee Su-ho and Hwang In-youp as Han Seo-jun. The ensemble also includes Park You-na (Kang Soo-jin), Im Se-mi (Lim Hee-kyung), Park Ho-san (Lim Jae-pil), Jang Hye-jin (Hong Hyun-suk), Oh Eui-sik (Han Joon-woo), Kim Min-ki (Lim Ju-young) and Kang Min-ah (Choi Soo-a).
- Broadcaster: The series originally aired on South Korea’s tvN, premiering on December 9, 2020.
- Behind the camera: It was directed by Kim Sang-hyub and written by Lee Si-eun.
- Format: One complete season of 16 episodes. Each episode runs roughly 81 minutes. The series has ended, so you can watch it from start to finish.
- Source material: The drama is based on a webtoon, so fans of the original comic can see the story adapted for live action.
- Original title: 여신강림 (Korean, original language: Korean).
Who will enjoy True Beauty
- Viewers who like high school romantic comedies with a lighthearted, comic tone
- Anyone interested in stories about self-image, insecurity and beauty standards
- Fans of makeover and hidden-identity premises
- Webtoon readers curious about live-action adaptations
- Followers of Cha Eun-woo, Mun Ka-young or Hwang In-youp
Where to watch True Beauty in the Philippines
In the Philippines, True Beauty is listed on these official platforms:
- Netflix: subscription
- Viu: subscription
- HBO Max: subscription
All three require a paid subscription. Stick to these official services to support the creators and get proper subtitles and quality.
Trailer
Cast
Mun Ka-youngas Lim Ju-kyung16 episodes
Cha Eun-wooas Lee Su-ho16 episodesSee credits →
Hwang In-youpas Han Seo-jun16 episodes
Park You-naas Kang Soo-jin16 episodes
Im Se-mias Lim Hee-kyung16 episodes
Park Ho-sanas Lim Jae-pil16 episodes
Jang Hye-jinas Hong Hyun-suk16 episodesSee credits →
Oh Eui-sikas Han Joon-woo16 episodes
Photo: TMDB
Episode guide
| Season | Episode | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Aired | |
| 1 | 2 | Aired | |
| 1 | 3 | Aired | |
| 1 | 4 | Aired | |
| 1 | 5 | Aired | |
| 1 | 6 | Aired | |
| 1 | 7 | Aired | |
| 1 | 8 | Aired | |
| 1 | 9 | Aired | |
| 1 | 10 | Aired | |
| 1 | 11 | Aired | |
| 1 | 12 | Aired | |
| 1 | 13 | Aired | |
| 1 | 14 | Aired | |
| 1 | 15 | Aired | |
| 1 | 16 | Aired |
Dates are original broadcast dates in the country of origin (Korea/China). Official streaming platforms in your country may add episodes the same day or later.
FAQ
- How many episodes does True Beauty have?
- True Beauty has 16 episodes in a single season. Each episode runs roughly 81 minutes, and the series has ended.
- Where can I watch True Beauty legally in the Philippines?
- In the Philippines, True Beauty is listed on Netflix, Viu and HBO Max. All three are subscription services.
- Who is in the cast of True Beauty?
- Mun Ka-young stars as Lim Ju-kyung, Cha Eun-woo plays Lee Su-ho and Hwang In-youp plays Han Seo-jun. Park You-na, Im Se-mi, Park Ho-san, Jang Hye-jin, Oh Eui-sik, Kim Min-ki and Kang Min-ah round out the main cast.
- When was True Beauty released?
- True Beauty premiered on tvN in South Korea on December 9, 2020. A separate Philippine premiere date is not listed, but the full series is now available in the Philippines on Netflix, Viu and HBO Max.
- What genre is True Beauty, and is it based on a webtoon?
- True Beauty is a Korean comedy-drama with high school romance elements. It is based on a webtoon.
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