True Beauty (2020)
▸ Must watch
True Beauty is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
True Beauty lands among the stronger Korean series on offer right now. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 2,723 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean comedy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 2,723 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Mun Ka-young
Lim Ju-kyung
Cha Eun-woo
Lee Su-ho
Hwang In-youp
Han Seo-jun
Park You-na
Kang Soo-jin
Im Se-mi
Lim Hee-kyung
Park Ho-san
Lim Jae-pil
Where to watch in South Korea
NetflixTVING
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is True Beauty worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.3/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean comedy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids.
Where can I watch True Beauty?
You can stream True Beauty in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
Is True Beauty family friendly?
True Beauty is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is True Beauty in?
True Beauty is a Korean series (Comedy / Drama).