Lim Se-mi to Star in "True Beauty" as Im Hee-kyeong

Actress Lim Se-mi joins the new tvN drama "True Beauty" and heightens anticipation.

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She takes on the role of Im Hee-kyeong, a mother's favorite daughter who is pretty and good in her studies.

"True Beauty" is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. A high school girl rises to pretty girl fame in her school after she masters the art of make-up via Youtube, recovering her self-esteem.

Lim Se-mi, Cha Eun-woo and Mun Ka-young are attracting attention as the next generation of young stars in this drama. In particular, when news of Lim Se-mi's casting spread, she drew attention with her high synchronization rate with the original character, raising the expectations of not only the original fans but also prospective viewers.

Im Hee-kyeong, played by Lim Se-mi, is Im Joo-kyeong's sister and has a tough and easy-going personality, unlike her pretty appearance. She is as charming as her refreshing personality as she is a girl crush, never hesitating to make a move on the man she likes. Not only does it blend with Lim Se-mi's charisma to provide an inseparable level of immersion, it also makes Mun Ka-young and her real sister chemistry look forward to.

Previously, Lim Se-mi starred in the JTBC drama "When the Weather Is Fine" as Kim Bo-yeong and successful depictured a complex character wound up in jealousy and hate.

Meanwhile, "True Beauty" comes out later this year.