True Beauty

Main promotional poster for the 2020 tvN drama True Beauty. Credit: tvN Source: True Beauty official tvN website

Story 4.0

Romance 4.5

Chemistry 4.5

Comedy 4.5

Emotional 4.0

OST 4.5

Ending 4.0

True Beauty

Completed Korean Drama 2020 16 episodes

Editor's score

4.5/5

After years of bullying, high school student Lim Ju-kyung masters makeup and becomes popular at her new school while hiding her bare face. A love triangle with reserved Lee Su-ho and rebellious Han Seo-jun forces her to confront her insecurities and discover what true beauty means.

Cast & crew

Leads Cha Eun-woo, Moon Ga-young

Directors Kim Sang-hyeop

Second lead Hwang In-youp, Park Yoo-na

Other cast members Im Se-mi, Jang Hye-jin, Jeon Hye-won, Kang Min-ah, Kim Min-gi, Lee Sang-jin, Oh Eui-shik, Park Ho-san

Writer(s) Lee Si-eun

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