True Beauty, Vol. 3: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel

True Beauty #3

by Yaongyi

Episode 27-41

After binge-watching beauty videos online, a shy comic book fan masters the art of makeup and sees her social standing skyrocket as she becomes her school’s prettiest pretty girl overnight. But will her elite status be short-lived? How long can she keep her real self a secret? And what about that cute boy who knows her secret?

Genres: Manhwa, Manga, Romance, Graphic Novels, Contemporary, Young Adult, Comics

288 pages, Hardcover

Published November 7, 2023

Reviews

[Fairuz ᥫ᭡. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume hit way harder than I expected. I came in thinking I was just getting more of the classic high school glam and love triangle chaos… but suddenly I was knee-deep in grief, guilt, and boyband trauma. It’s giving K-pop heartbreak and I kinda loved it???

I watched the K-drama back in 2022 and always meant to pick this up, but I kept putting off the manhwa on Webtoon (ads = evil). But I finally dove in—and honestly, the drama feels richer here. The pace is still slow (as always 😩), but the emotional payoff in this volume made it worth it.

🎤 Love Triangle
🌸 Grief and Healing Arc
🎤 Flashback‐Heavy Backstory
🌸 Friends to Rivals (and Maybe Back Again)
🎤 Beauty Standards / Makeover Theme
🌸 Coming-of-Age (Continued)

We get SO much backstory. Suho, Seojun, and Seyeon’s bond?? It broke me. The flashbacks? The regret? The unspoken love? I wasn’t ready for the rawness of their pain. These three boys carry more depth than people give them credit for, and this volume really pulls that out.

Jugyeong is still navigating the pressure of beauty, image, and popularity, but the heart of this book is in the boys' healing. And even though it gets heavy, there’s this warmth in the storytelling that makes it easy to keep turning pages.

Would I recommend it?
Yes. Especially if you're here from the drama or you're craving slow but meaningful character arcs.

Fav moment: Suho finally confronting his past with Seojun. 💔
Least fav: The pacing still drags sometimes—I wish it would breathe a little more.

✨rating: 3.5 stars
Beautifully messy. Sad boys and slow growth. I’ll be back for more.

[Dawn Solaris · Rating 4 out of 5]

ଘ( ･ω･)_/ﾟ･:*:･｡☆

★彡 3.5 stars 彡★

𓂃 𓈒𓏸 At least let me be a bitch in peace.

Don’t f*cking make me cry.

(☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ (ﾟヮﾟ☜)

[persephone ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

i'm so incredibly sad, this part wasn't as developped in the k-drama so i really wasn't expecting :'

[ally · Rating 5 out of 5]

ahhhhhh oh my gosh

what is happening

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I can't
this is too good
ahhhhh

[☾❀Apple✩ Blossom⋆｡˚ · Rating 4 out of 5]

:(

[Sandra || Tabibito no hon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nie spodziewałam się, że będę tak płakać na komiksie 😅

[Sarah ♡ (let’s interact!) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy to have found a new comfort series that I’m fully invested in because I like the characters so much! If you like k-pop then this is the volume for you 😅
There seems to be a bit of a love triangle that could possibly happen here? Another guy at school hates Suho but seems curious about Jugyeong. But I will always ship those two together, don’t want anyone to get in the way 🥹🖤
Also horrible how Jugyeong’s Mother treats her compared to her other siblings. The blatant favouritism is so cruel!

tw:// emotionally abusive parenting, binge eating disorder

[Rocío · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOW! Este sí que me ha gustado mucho!! Me ha gustado ver la historia de la relación de amistad de Suho y Seojun en profundidad, algo que en el drama no se profundiza mucho. Este volumen hay apenas cosas que aparecen en la serie y por eso me ha gustado mucho saber más de la historia, cosas que no sabíamos.
Algo que quiero marcar es que en el drama no hacen a la protagonista una chica torpe o "tonta", la protagonista del Webtoon es una chica en la que te puedes sentir identificada y eso es un punto positivo a su favor.
Otra cosa que quiero marcar es que muestra la realidad como es y como una adolescente siente la presión de estar en los estándares de belleza y, además, como la gente puede ser tan critica cuando una persona no esta en esos estándares, mostrando la cruda realidad
De momento soy team suho, aunque en el drama soy team seojun jajaja. A ver qué sucede ahora!!

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot is thickening AGAIN! I know I'm supposed to root for Jugyeong and Suho but I cannot act like Seojun isn't making my heart flutter. He's such a good brother to Gowoon, seeing him flustered is so entertaining, and he's fine as HELLLLLL!!!

In this volume we delve into Suho and Seojun's past and I never expected the plot to get so dark! I appreciated the frankness of seeing what it's like to be harassed as an idol from the other side of the screen, and I was moved. Of course this all balanced with Yaongyi's trademark humour so things stay balanced instead of overwhelmingly sad.

I can't wait to see volume 4.

Thank you so much, Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group, Webtoon Unscrolled and NetGalley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

[stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volver a pasar por esto me rompe el corazoncito. 🥺

[Aleena · Rating 4 out of 5]

This installment was super sad :(

[Sarcastic Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5

[ współpraca reklamowa ]

Ostatnio miałam okazję znowu zagłębić się w historii bohaterów serii "True Beauty" i się nie zawiodłam, a zakochałam jeszcze bardziej, ponieważ 3 oraz 4 część jest znacznie lepsza od dwóch poprzednich. Dalej też wciąga i sprawia, że ciężko się od nich oderwać.

Oczywiście jak i w poprzednich częściach mamy tutaj pokazany problem z akceptacją siebie oraz to jak wiele makijaż może zmienić, fakt że nie zawsze pokazujemy ludziom swoją prawdziwą twarz. Tutaj jednak dochodzi jeszcze wiele innych ważnych tematów. Pokazuje jak hejt może działać na innych, to że bycie sławnym nie jest wcale tak kolorowe jak może mam się wydawać.

Te części były pod pewnymi względami o wiele bardziej poważne. Ale rozwijaja nam się tutaj także wątek romantyczny, bo nasza główna bohaterka zaczyna coś czuć, ale nie tylko ona.

Te pozycje nie są długie, czyta się je szybko, więc będą idealne na jeden raz. Bardzo miło można przy nich spędzić czas, ale także coś z nich wynieść. Ja je osobiście polecam z całego serca i już się nie mogę doczekać dalszych części! Jak dobrze, że premiera 5 już niedługo!

[Gala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esto se puso triste y turbio de golpe.

[Marie H.D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The simplicity of ‘True Beauty’s storyline can be a double-edged sword to me. There are moments when I find myself craving more complexity and intricate plotlines, as the narrative can, at times, appear somewhat predictable. However, an unexpected twist occurred—I've grown fond of the characters. What was once perceived as simplicity has transformed into charm, and now I eagerly anticipate discovering what unfolds next in their lives.

Surprisingly, this comic has become a perfect companion for moments when I desire nothing more than to immerse myself in the enjoyment of a cozy and pleasant story. The characters, with their newfound charm, have managed to capture my interest, making me genuinely curious about the twists and turns that lie ahead. In essence, 'True Beauty' has evolved into a comforting and delightful escape, offering a perfect blend of simplicity and character-driven appeal.

[Sandra Girard-Demontigny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is probably my favorite so far! We finally learn about the tragic past between Suho and Seojun. The story is so sad... The themes present in this one may be constraining for some people Suicide, Guilt, Unloved child... I'm getting more and more attached to the characters. I have to admit that the author almost made me shed a few tears!

Ce tome est probablement mon favori jusqu'à maintenant ! Nous en apprenons enfin sur le passé tragique entre Suho et Seojun. L'histoire est d'une telle tristesse... Les thèmes présent dans ce tome peuvent être contraignants pour certaines personnes Suicide, culpabilité, enfant mal aimé... Je m'attache de plus en plus aux personnages. J'avoue que l'auteur à faillit me faire verser quelques larmes !

[Frank Chillura (OhYouRead) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume is so sad. I read this sometime last year and this is just a refresher as I try to finish the series on WEBTOONS. I love the characters and even though this isn’t about KPop, it does give a very realistic depiction of behind the scenes for wannabe idols.

[TheReadingNest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mon coeuuuuuuur 😭😭😭😭 c’était trop d’��motion ce volume ohlala

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE COVER IS GORGEOUS

Also love the backstory for Seyeon and that Suho and Seojun are finally on speaking/friendly terms!!!

[Jillian B. (School Hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whyyyyyy 😭

TW: ~Insecurities, body shaming, loss of parent, death, suicide, trauma~
Genre: Romance, Fiction, YA, Graphic Novel
Age: 14+
🌶️: 2/5
🔫: 4/5
🤬: 2.5/5
⭐️: 4/5

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

[Victoria Etter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished it within the hour and it was adorableee

[Gail Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I forgot how sad the ending was, with Seojun and Suho’s friend. Started tearing up. 😅

[Elena Coorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sigue siendo el mismo manwha divertido y salseante que me prometieron. Estoy encantada.

[book.x.Lena · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.8/5

[Katie | niftyreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this would be fun and light, like reality TV. I didn't know I was going to be emotionally invested... 🥺

[PB · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volume 3 actually ended up being really cute, because we get to see Han Seojun's sweet side! I'm also happy it's only Vol. 3 but he's already made up with Suho. Can't wait to see what's in store for the next volumes.

Although I was very disappointed to find out that the hardcover editions will be discontinued so future volumes will only be on paperbacks :( I've been loving the quality of the hardcover editions and now my collection won't match!

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like each episode is just cramming in another random tragic plot with loose connection to the main character. I would like to see some growth in the main character and centering more on her journey.

[Kath Leco C · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ porque amé que contaran la causa de separación de los protagonistas

[Lizzy (Una Lectora Nocturna) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Segunda lectura: septiembre 2022

Primera lectura: abril 2021
Adictivo, adictivo. No pude más y empecé a ver la serie de nuevo. La obsesión es real.

[Yeg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this via webtoon.

vol 3 contains ep 27 to 38.