Lim Ju-kyung (played by Mun Ka-young) is a protagonist in True Beauty.
High school student who overcomes childhood bullying and low self-esteem by mastering makeup to transform her appearance. Transfers schools to start fresh, navigates a love triangle, eventually reveals her bare face, learns self-acceptance, and pursues a career as a cosmetologist. Lee Su-ho (played by Cha Eun-woo) is a protagonist in True Beauty.
Wealthy and initially aloof student who saves Ju-kyung before her transfer. He reconnects with her at the new school, discovers her makeup secret, accepts her true self, and builds a supportive romantic relationship that helps her grow. Han Seo-jun (played by Hwang In-yeop) appears in True Beauty.
Rebellious yet talented student who befriends Ju-kyung and develops romantic feelings for her, creating a love triangle with Lee Su-ho. He ultimately steps aside to allow her to pursue her true happiness. Kang Soo-jin (played by Park You-na) appears in True Beauty.
Lim Hee-kyung (played by Lim Se-mi) appears in True Beauty.
Kim Cho-rong (played by Lee Woo-je) appears in True Beauty.
Classmate (played by Kim So-bin) appears in True Beauty.
Comic Store Owner (played by Lim Hyun-sung) appears in True Beauty.
True Beauty (2020) — Character Map & Story Timeline
True Beauty (2020) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
Across its single season, the story follows Ju-kyung's effort to escape appearance-based judgment, build genuine relationships, and face the truth about herself. Romance, friendship, grief, and family crises shape her movement toward self-acceptance.
Character Network — 8 Characters
Lim Ju-kyung (Mun Ka-young) — protagonist High school student who overcomes childhood bullying and low self-esteem by mastering makeup to transform her appearance...
Lee Su-ho (Cha Eun-woo) — protagonist Wealthy and initially aloof student who saves Ju-kyung before her transfer. He reconnects with her at the new school, di...
Han Seo-jun (Hwang In-yeop) Rebellious yet talented student who befriends Ju-kyung and develops romantic feelings for her, creating a love triangle...
Kang Soo-jin (Park You-na)
Lim Hee-kyung (Lim Se-mi)
Kim Cho-rong (Lee Woo-je)
Classmate (Kim So-bin)
Comic Store Owner (Lim Hyun-sung)
Key Relationships
→ (Mutual romantic partners)
→ (Sisters)
→ (Strained friendship)
→ (Supportive confidants)
→ (Unreciprocated romantic feelings)
→ (Bullying and humiliation)
→ (Friendship with unreciprocated romantic interest)
