True Beauty

2008
2 Seasons
5.0 (380)

Several models compete to be chosen as the most beautiful person, but they are not told that the real purpose of the competition is to chose the one with the most beautiful personal qualities such as character, virtue, honesty, etc. 18-year-old high school student Lim Ju-kyung, who has an inferiority complex regarding her appearance, has been constantly discriminated by her family and bullied by her peers due to being perceived as ugly. She starts learning how to use makeup by binge-watching makeup tutorial videos on the Internet. When she masters the art just before transferring to her new school, her makeover proves to be transformative as she quickly rises to fame and her peers call her a "goddess". Despite her newfound popularity, Ju-kyung still considers herself ugly and it is her greatest fear that her peers will see her real face. This unfortunately comes true when her dashingly handsome classmate Lee Su-ho, whom she had previously run into with her bare face a couple of times, recognizes her beyond her makeup.

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Seasons

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8. The Final Test

July 19, 2010

In the season finale, the final three contestants party all night and must shoot a commercial immediately after. Who will be the True Beauty winner?

7. Stop Smoking!

July 12, 2010

The contestants encounter a woman who is pregnant and she is drinking and smoking. Will anyone intervene? One contestant has a difficult time with the challenge due to a day filled with drinking.

6. Bride in Trouble

July 5, 2010

The models head to a Vegas wedding chapel. When a mean mother-of-the-bride belittles her daughter, will anyone stand up for for the bride?

5. Change My Score!

June 28, 2010

The contestants must work as tour guides. One guest tries to change their score when given the opportunity.

4. Finding the Ring

June 21, 2010

The contestants must create a nearly nude ad campaign for a buffet. Meanwhile, the hidden camera reveals who will dumpster dive for a missing engagement ring.

3. Grace Under Fire

June 14, 2010

The eight remaining contestants interview people on the Vegas Strip, taking a "man-on-the-street" approach. The judges secretly test to see if any of them cheat by taking an early look at the interview questions. Later on, the contestants are judged on how they react when a tough focus group of citizens criticizes their interviews. Meanwhile, things get tense back at the hotel after a night of drinking.

2. The Secret

June 7, 2010

Penn and Teller, famous impressionists, teach the contestants a magic trick and swear them to secrecy.

1. The Stealing Challenge

May 31, 2010

In the Season 2 premier of True Beauty, contestants much create a signature look with the help of a stylist and $200. Each of them are also given a chance to steal an item to distinguish themselves from the rest of the group.

Description

18-year-old high school student Lim Ju-kyung, who has an inferiority complex regarding her appearance, has been constantly discriminated by her family and bullied by her peers due to being perceived as ugly. She starts learning how to use makeup by binge-watching makeup tutorial videos on the Internet. When she masters the art just before transferring to her new school, her makeover proves to be transformative as she quickly rises to fame and her peers call her a "goddess".

Despite her newfound popularity, Ju-kyung still considers herself ugly and it is her greatest fear that her peers will see her real face. This unfortunately comes true when her dashingly handsome classmate Lee Su-ho, whom she had previously run into with her bare face a couple of times, recognizes her beyond her makeup.True Beauty is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (16 episodes). The series first aired on January 5, 2008.

Where to Watch True Beauty

True Beauty is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch True Beauty on demand at Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.