Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young and Hwang In Yeop starrer K-drama True Beauty to get an anime adaptation

The immensely popular webtoon True Beauty is set to captivate audiences once again, this time through an exciting anime adaptation. Following the success of its live-action version in 2020, the upcoming anime is expected to bring the vivid characters and compelling storyline to life in a new and animated format.

True Beauty: From webtoon to live-action to anime

True Beauty initially gained widespread acclaim as a webtoon created by Yaongyi. Its popularity soared with the live-action adaptation in 2020, featuring the stellar cast of ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young, and Hwang In Yeop. Now, the narrative is set to unfold in the anime realm, promising a fresh and dynamic interpretation of the story.

Official confirmation and production details

The confirmation of the True Beauty anime was made official at Anime NYC, where a visual presentation teased fans with what to expect. Produced by Korean Studio N and Cocktail Media, the anime has sparked excitement among fans eagerly awaiting its release in 2024. Crunchyroll's involvement in acquiring licensing rights ensures a wide international audience for the series.

What is the storyline of anime?

The anime adaptation will faithfully follow the storyline of the webtoon and live-action series. Centered around Jugyeong's transformative journey with makeup and her experiences at Seobom High School, the plot explores themes of identity, beauty, and the challenges of adolescence. Jugyeong, played by Moon Ga Young in the live-action series, becomes the 'True Beauty goddess', attracting attention from entertainment agencies. However, challenges arise from childhood friend Sujin and the intriguing characters of Suho Lee and Seo Jun Han.

What do we know more about True Beauty?

Originally serialised by Young Com from April 2018 to June 2023, True Beauty garnered a massive following on Naver with its English serialisation. The success of the webtoon paved the way for a live-action TV series in South Korea, featuring ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, Moon Ga Young, and Hwang In Yeop. 

The live-action adaptation, airing in 2020-2021, resonated with viewers for its relatable coming-of-age elements.