Shadow Beauty (2021)

Other name: 그림자 미녀, Geulimja Minyeo, False Beauty

Description:

Shadow Beauty follows the compelling double life of Koo Ae Jin, a high school student tormented by bullies and strangers who constantly insult her appearance. However, after school hours, Ae Jin meticulously crafts a secret identity: Genie, a wildly popular social media influencer boasting 770K followers. Through heavy makeup and hours of photo editing, she transforms her image into a stunning virtual persona, a stark contrast to her real self. The story intricately explores Ae Jin's struggle to maintain this elaborate facade, toeing a dangerous line between her true identity and her digital fame. The narrative intensifies dramatically when a boy from her school begins to discover her carefully guarded secret, threatening to expose her entire meticulously constructed world. Adapted from the beloved webtoon, this plot delves into the complexities of identity, appearance, and the allure of social media.

Producer: Daum Kakao TV

Director: Bang Soo In [방수인]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Romance; School; Web Series