True Beauty

Jugyeong grew up on the wrong side of playground cruelty, so she taught herself how to use makeup to remake her appearance and confidence. Now older and starting at a new school, she finds a contest that promises industry recruitment to whoever earns the title of True Beauty goddess, and she quickly becomes a favorite. Her carefully built persona is at risk when Suho, a popular classmate, accidentally sees her without makeup. The show follows how she handles social pressure, the gap between public image and private life, and the awkward, funny moments that come with keeping a secret in a tight social scene.

Released in 2024, True Beauty is an animated comedy created by Meow, featuring voices by Hina Suguta, Taito Ban, Hayato Dojima, Hinata Sato, and Gabriela Yagui for the Brazilian dub, among others. The series leans into bright character animation and pop culture styling.

As of its early release period, True Beauty has not been associated with major industry awards or high-profile nominations. Awards seasons and international festivals often come later, so recognition may follow if the series sustains attention from viewers and critics.

The show has sparked active online conversation about beauty standards and the role of makeup as personal expression versus social armor. Fans have shared art, cosplay photos, and scene breakdowns on social platforms, and certain character beats have become common talking points in fan communities.

Critically and among viewers the series scores well, holding an average of 8.23/10 from 74 votes. Reviews tend to praise its humorous tone, playful animation, and the way it looks at identity and performance in teenage life. Themes include authenticity, social performance, friendship dynamics, and the contrast between online image and private reality, all handled with a light, comedic touch.