New mobile games enter the market daily, and the latest to join is True Beauty coming out March 14. It's developed by LINE Studio and based on the digital comic sensation by WEBTOON of the same title. The game is launching on Google Play and Apple App Store.
The original WEBTOON series was created by Kim Na-young, who is better known by her nom de plume Yaongyi. Launched in 2018 on WEBTOON, it’s a story about self-esteem, love, and learning to accept yourself for who you are.
The webcomic follows Jugyeong Lim, who has been bullied for her looks. Because of this, she uses online video tutorials to transform into a beautiful popular girl. She’s now caught in a love triangle between a mystery man and a bad boy. Jugyeong now has to navigate between high school and her personal life, and at the same time, her self-esteem, romantic life, and career constantly in flux.
True Beauty has already been adapted as a K-drama which ran from December 2020 to February 2021; a film is currently in development. True Beauty is also available in print from WEBTOON Unscrolled. True Beauty Vol. 1 is already available with Vol. 2 coming out June 6. A total of eight volumes are planned for the graphic novel series.
The mobile game offers puzzle-style and color-matching gameplay. For fans of the webcomic, they'll be happy to know that Jugyeong, Suho, and Seojun are all appearing in the game as playable characters. As players progress through the game, the appearance of each character can be changed through customizable upgrades and designs.
Pre-registration is now open on Google Play and Apple App Store. Those who pre-register get a limited edition green school uniform costume and additional perks at launch.
The True Beauty mobile game is the latest example of WEBTOON bringing its hit digital comics to new fans and formats. WEBTOON is one of the largest digital comics platforms in the world and home to some of the biggest artists, IPs, and comic fandoms. LINE Studio is a global casual game developer that creates games enjoyed worldwide.
