If you loved
True Beauty
Series · 2020
If you loved True Beauty, you will find these stories capture the complex intersection of hidden identities, high school social dynamics, and the vulnerable quest for self-acceptance.
Books on the same thread
Junie B. Jones
Barbara Park · Book · 1992
If True Beauty hit, Junie B. Jones shares the thread.
The Teen Model Mystery
Carolyn Keene · Book · 1995
If True Beauty hit, The Teen Model Mystery shares the thread.
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover
Ally Carter · Book · 2009
Like the dual life Lim Ju-kyung leads in True Beauty, Cammie Morgan navigates the tension of maintaining a secret identity while trying to survive the pressures of high school life.
First Date
R.L. Stine · Book · 2006
If True Beauty hit, First Date shares the thread.
Films on the same thread
Rushmore
Film · 1998
This coming-of-age story reflects the romantic longing and social awkwardness seen in True Beauty, highlighting how teenagers navigate mentorship and unrequited affection within the walls of their school.
20th Century Girl
Film · 2022
This film mirrors the nostalgic, heart-wrenching teen romance found in True Beauty, focusing on the messy, emotional navigation of first love and the complexities of high school friendships.
The Half of It
Alice Wu · Film · 2020
Much like the hidden identity aspect of True Beauty, this story explores the internal struggle of concealing one's true self while navigating the romantic complications of school social hierarchies.
10 Things I Hate About You
Gil Junger · Film · 1999
This classic captures the same high school social dynamics and love triangle tension that define True Beauty, showing how individuals challenge their reputations to find authentic romantic connections.
Podcasts on the same thread
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Umbrella · Podcast · 2026
If True Beauty hit, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is True Beauty about a high school student?
Yes, True Beauty follows the life of Lim Ju-kyung, who is a high school student. The series focuses on her experiences in school while she uses her make-up skills to hide her bare face from her peers due to her complex about her appearance.
Does Lim Ju-kyung have a complex about her appearance in True Beauty?
Yes, Lim Ju-kyung has had a complex about her appearance since she was little. In True Beauty, she uses her excellent make-up skills to hide her bare face from others because she feels self-conscious about how she looks without cosmetics.
Who are the two men involved with Lim Ju-kyung in True Beauty?
In True Beauty, Lim Ju-kyung gets involved with two men named Lee Su-ho and Han Seo-jun. These characters play a central role in the plot alongside Ju-kyung as she navigates her life and her secret make-up routine.
Why does the main character wear make-up in True Beauty?
The main character, Lim Ju-kyung, wears make-up in True Beauty to hide her bare face. She possesses excellent make-up skills that allow her to appear pretty to others, which helps her manage the complex she has had about her appearance since she was a child.