True Beauty (2020)
A charming Korean romantic comedy-drama about hidden identities, beauty standards, and the complicated feelings that bloom between three unforgettable high schoolers.
True Beauty - Series Information
- Original Title: 여신강림
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 16
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: December 9, 2020 (Brazil - 14), December 9, 2020 (Mexico - B-15), December 9, 2020 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: tvN
- Production Companies: Bon Factory, Studio N, Studio Dragon
- Production Countries: South Korea
- Alternative Titles: True Beauty 2020 (US), Истинная красота (RU), True Beauty ความลับของนางฟ้า (TH)
True Beauty - Plot
Lim Ju-kyung is a high school student. Since she was little, she has had a complex about her appearance. To hide her bare face, Ju-kyung always wears make-up. Her excellent make-up skills make her pretty and she hides her bare face in front of others. She gets involved with 2 men; Lee Su-ho and Han Seo-jun.
True Beauty - Trailer
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Can makeup make it last?
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True Beauty - Cast & Crew
Writers
- Lee Si-eun
Main Cast
- Mun Ka-young
- Cha Eun-woo
- Hwang In-yeop
- Park You-na
- Lim Se-mi
- Park Ho-san
- Jang Hye-jin
- Oh Eui-sik
- Kim Min-ki
- Kang Min-ah
Executive Producers
- Kim Young-kyu
- Jang Jung-do
True Beauty - FAQs
Where can you stream True Beauty online?
True Beauty is available to stream on Netflix and HBO Max, both offering it as part of their subscription plans. It is also available on Rakuten Viki with subscription or ad-supported viewing, and on Netflix Standard with Ads. Check JustWatch for up-to-date regional availability.
Is True Beauty based on a webtoon?
Yes, True Beauty is based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name by Yaongyi (Marumaruwebtoon), serialized on Naver Webtoon from 2018. The webtoon became a massive hit before being adapted into this tvN drama series in 2020.
Who are the main actors in True Beauty?
True Beauty stars Mun Ka-young as Lim Ju-kyung, Cha Eun-woo as Lee Su-ho, and Hwang In-yeop as Han Seo-jun. The supporting cast includes Park You-na, Lim Se-mi, Park Ho-san, Jang Hye-jin, Oh Eui-sik, Kim Min-ki, and Kang Min-ah.
Did True Beauty end with Su-ho or Seo-jun?
True Beauty ends with Lim Ju-kyung choosing Lee Su-ho, played by Cha Eun-woo. The finale resolves the central love triangle after years of separation and emotional growth, with Su-ho and Ju-kyung reuniting and confirming their relationship in the final episode.
What is True Beauty about?
True Beauty follows Lim Ju-kyung, a high school student insecure about her bare face, who masters makeup to transform her appearance. Her secret becomes complicated when she grows close to two boys — the cold but kind Lee Su-ho and the rebellious Han Seo-jun — in a heartfelt romantic triangle.
When did True Beauty first air?
True Beauty first aired on December 9, 2020, on the South Korean cable network tvN. The series ran until January 28, 2021, completing its single season of 16 episodes. It was also made available internationally through streaming platforms simultaneously.
How many episodes does True Beauty have?
True Beauty consists of 16 episodes across one season. The series aired on tvN in South Korea from December 2020 to January 2021. All 16 episodes are available to stream on platforms including Netflix and HBO Max for international audiences.
How was True Beauty received by critics and audiences?
True Beauty was warmly received by audiences, earning strong viewership ratings on tvN and becoming a breakout hit internationally. Fans praised its charming cast chemistry, particularly Cha Eun-woo and Hwang In-yeop, and its relatable themes of beauty standards and self-acceptance, though some critics found the plot formulaic.
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