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True Beauty

2020·Show
16Episodes in1Season
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
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IMDb7.9
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True Beauty fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Growing up, pop culture, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Can makeup make it last?

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.
K-Drama RomanceHigh School Coming-of-AgeBeauty Standards CritiqueSocial Media FameSelf-Esteem JourneyBullying & Trauma RecoveryHeartwarming & UpliftingModern Youth CultureCharacter Transformation Arc

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Sang-hyub
Written by:
Lee Si-eun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about True Beauty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream True Beauty legally?

NetflixHBO MaxRakuten Viki

True Beauty is included with a subscription to Netflix, Rakuten Viki, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is True Beauty worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is True Beauty rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does True Beauty have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 16 episodes.

When did True Beauty air?

It ran from 2020 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is True Beauty in?

KoreanHindi

It was made in Korean, with some Hindi. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch True Beauty?

134ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+120

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for True Beauty in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does True Beauty use?

Cosmetic CatastropheChekhov's GunBridal CarryDaydream SurpriseAll Love Is UnrequitedWacky HomeroomEmpathic EnvironmentFreudian ExcuseAdaptational BadassEveryone Must Be PairedSchool IdolDramatic Unmaskand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for True Beauty, including Cosmetic Catastrophe, Chekhov's Gun, Bridal Carry.