How many episodes does True Beauty have?

It has 16 episodes, which aired on tvN from 2020 into 2021.

Is True Beauty based on a webtoon?

Yes — it adapts Yaongyi's webtoon True Beauty.

Who stars in True Beauty?

Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo and Hwang In-yeop lead.

Where can I watch True Beauty with English subtitles?

It streams on Viki in many regions.

★ 8.3completed

True Beauty

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Year2020Episodes16NetworktvN

“A makeup-transformed teen hides her bare face from everyone”

After being bullied and discriminated because of her ugly looks, a high school girl transforms herself into a gorgeous "goddess" and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup via online tutorial videos.

Romance Romantic Comedy School

Mun Ka-young

as Lim Ju-kyung · LEAD

Mun Ka-young

Lim Ju-kyung

Cha Eun-woo

as Lee Su-ho · LEAD

Cha Eun-woo

Lee Su-ho

Hwang In-yeop

as Han Seo-jun · SUPPORTING

Hwang In-yeop

Han Seo-jun

Park You-na

as Kang Soo-jin · SUPPORTING

Park You-na

Kang Soo-jin

Lim Se-mi

as Lim Hee-kyung · SUPPORTING

Lim Se-mi

Lim Hee-kyung

Park Ho-san

as Lim Jae-pil · SUPPORTING

Park Ho-san

Lim Jae-pil

Jang Hye-jin

as Hong Hyun-suk · SUPPORTING

Jang Hye-jin

Hong Hyun-suk

Oh Eui-sik

as Han Joon-woo · SUPPORTING

Oh Eui-sik

Han Joon-woo

Streaming

Where to watch

NetflixHBO MaxViki

Availability varies by region · Data by JustWatch via TMDB

Quick verdict

Should you watch?

A bubbly, feel-good high-school rom-com.

Story

7.9

Acting

8.3

OST

8.0

Pacing

7.7

8.5+

7–8.4

✓Fans of webtoon high-school romance, love triangles, and Cha Eun-woo

✗You want depth over light, trope-driven teen romance

Story

What is it really about

A bullied girl reinvents herself as a 'goddess' through makeup mastery, terrified anyone will see her bare face — until two boys get close enough to know the real her. A bright high-school romance about self-acceptance.

High-school romanceFeel-goodLove triangleWebtoon-styleBright

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