True Beauty

Synopsis

After binge-watching beauty videos online, a shy comic book fan masters the art of makeup and sees her social standing skyrocket as she becomes her school’s prettiest pretty girl overnight. But will her elite status be short-lived? How long can she keep her real self a secret? And what about that cute boy who knows her secret? (Source: WEBTOONS) Note: Chapter count includes a prologue and 33 side stories.

About

True Beauty is a Korean manhwa, first serialized in 2018, spanning 257 chapters, collected across 19 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy True Beauty

True Beauty appeals to readers of Comedy manhwa, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Drama, Romance elements. This combination of Comedy, Drama, Romance sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

True Beauty is written by Yaongyi, with art by Yaongyi.

Reception

True Beauty holds an average score of 6.3 out of 10 on AniList, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among readers, with 424 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout True Beauty include: Makeup, Female Protagonist, Full Color, Fashion, Heterosexual, Idol, Kuudere, Long Strip. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.