ONA
Description
Jugyeong Lim is the protagonist of the story, a young woman whose life is defined by the stark contrast between her public persona and her private self. Coming from a family where even her relatives are considered good-looking, Jugyeong has been deeply self-conscious about her own appearance from a young age. Her insecurity stems from a traumatic middle school experience where she was mercilessly bullied and ostracized by her peers for not conforming to conventional beauty standards. This mistreatment, which included a humiliating public rejection by a crush, led her to a point of deep despair. This past is the driving force behind her actions and her deepest fear: that others will discover her real face.
In terms of background, Jugyeong is the youngest daughter and second child in her family. Her transformation began when she dedicated herself to learning the art of makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials, a skill she mastered to create a new identity for herself upon transferring to a new high school. With her makeup applied, she becomes a "universally recognized goddess" with large light brown eyes and long hair, a look that brings her overwhelming popularity and fame. Without it, she has mono-lids, acne-prone skin, and thin eyebrows, a face she hides behind loose clothing like sweatpants and sweatshirts and thick-rimmed glasses. Her blood type is A.
Personality-wise, Jugyeong is fundamentally kind, warm, and generous, which makes her well-liked by her friends despite a certain naivete and gullibility. However, she is also very insecure and superficial, having internalized the belief that beauty is correlated with having a good personality. Because her social life improved so dramatically due to her looks, she lives in constant fear of her bare face being exposed, rarely leaving home without makeup unless she is alone or with immediate family. At school, she maintains her "pretty girl" image by pretending to have delicate tastes, such as eating small portions and liking soft pop music. At home, however, she sheds this persona to reveal her true geeky self, spending her time reading horror comics and listening to alternative rock or heavy metal music while eating fatty foods like fried chicken.
Jugyeong's core motivation throughout the story is to maintain her secret and find self-acceptance. She initially believes that romance is only possible if a partner never sees her true face. Her role in the story is to navigate the turbulent waters of high school and young adulthood, balancing her secret identity with her public fame as an Instagram influencer and later a film student at a local community college. Her journey is one of learning to reconcile her two identities and building genuine self-esteem.
Key relationships are central to her development. Suho Lee is the stoic, mysterious boy who accidentally discovers her bare face early on, becoming the first person to know her secret and her primary love interest. Seojun Han is the "bad boy" who also becomes entangled in a significant love triangle with her, and at one point, her boyfriend. Her family, including a younger brother who teases her, has a history of discriminating against her based on her looks, which further fuels her insecurities. She also has close friends like Soo-ah, who support her through her social dramas.
Throughout the story, Jugyeong undergoes significant development. She transitions from being a girl who fakes her personality to fit in, to someone who pursues a professional career as a makeup artist and influencer, turning her biggest insecurity into a professional skill. She learns to navigate complex romantic relationships, experiencing a long-term relationship with Seojun before ultimately ending up with her first love, Suho. Her journey consistently focuses on overcoming her deep-seated trauma and learning to find value in herself beyond her appearance. Regarding notable abilities, Jugyeong is a master of makeup application, having perfected techniques such as using double eyelid glue and contouring to completely transform her face. Her skills are so advanced that she can deceive others into believing her made-up face is her real one. She is also a successful social media influencer, able to leverage her public image for popularity and fame.
In terms of background, Jugyeong is the youngest daughter and second child in her family. Her transformation began when she dedicated herself to learning the art of makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials, a skill she mastered to create a new identity for herself upon transferring to a new high school. With her makeup applied, she becomes a "universally recognized goddess" with large light brown eyes and long hair, a look that brings her overwhelming popularity and fame. Without it, she has mono-lids, acne-prone skin, and thin eyebrows, a face she hides behind loose clothing like sweatpants and sweatshirts and thick-rimmed glasses. Her blood type is A.
Personality-wise, Jugyeong is fundamentally kind, warm, and generous, which makes her well-liked by her friends despite a certain naivete and gullibility. However, she is also very insecure and superficial, having internalized the belief that beauty is correlated with having a good personality. Because her social life improved so dramatically due to her looks, she lives in constant fear of her bare face being exposed, rarely leaving home without makeup unless she is alone or with immediate family. At school, she maintains her "pretty girl" image by pretending to have delicate tastes, such as eating small portions and liking soft pop music. At home, however, she sheds this persona to reveal her true geeky self, spending her time reading horror comics and listening to alternative rock or heavy metal music while eating fatty foods like fried chicken.
Jugyeong's core motivation throughout the story is to maintain her secret and find self-acceptance. She initially believes that romance is only possible if a partner never sees her true face. Her role in the story is to navigate the turbulent waters of high school and young adulthood, balancing her secret identity with her public fame as an Instagram influencer and later a film student at a local community college. Her journey is one of learning to reconcile her two identities and building genuine self-esteem.
Key relationships are central to her development. Suho Lee is the stoic, mysterious boy who accidentally discovers her bare face early on, becoming the first person to know her secret and her primary love interest. Seojun Han is the "bad boy" who also becomes entangled in a significant love triangle with her, and at one point, her boyfriend. Her family, including a younger brother who teases her, has a history of discriminating against her based on her looks, which further fuels her insecurities. She also has close friends like Soo-ah, who support her through her social dramas.
Throughout the story, Jugyeong undergoes significant development. She transitions from being a girl who fakes her personality to fit in, to someone who pursues a professional career as a makeup artist and influencer, turning her biggest insecurity into a professional skill. She learns to navigate complex romantic relationships, experiencing a long-term relationship with Seojun before ultimately ending up with her first love, Suho. Her journey consistently focuses on overcoming her deep-seated trauma and learning to find value in herself beyond her appearance. Regarding notable abilities, Jugyeong is a master of makeup application, having perfected techniques such as using double eyelid glue and contouring to completely transform her face. Her skills are so advanced that she can deceive others into believing her made-up face is her real one. She is also a successful social media influencer, able to leverage her public image for popularity and fame.