True Beauty (2020)
▸ Must watch
True Beauty is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix, Viu, HBO Max.
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 the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix, Viu, HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean comedy with a drama streak.
- 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
| 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 the Philippines
NetflixViuHBO Max
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.
Where can I watch True Beauty?
You can stream True Beauty in the Philippines on Netflix, Viu, HBO Max.
What language is True Beauty in?
True Beauty is a Korean series (Comedy / Drama).