Summary
True Beauty:
Jugyeong Lim has been insecure about her appearance her whole life and has been bullied for being perceived as “ugly.” She learns makeup skills online and transforms herself into a “goddess” in high school. At school, she navigates friendships and romantic relationships, particularly with two popular and handsome boys, Suho Lee and Seojun Han, all while trying to keep her “bare face” a secret. The story explores themes of self-esteem, beauty standards, the pressure of appearances in society, and the journey of self-acceptance and finding true beauty beyond the surface.
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