Episode 11 of "True Beauty" unfolds with Jugyeong treading the familiar path to school, her steps measured yet contemplative. Concurrently, whispers ripple through the student crowd, focusing on the nascent romance between Suho and Sujin. As Jugyeong's gaze scans the vicinity, she catches sight of Suho not far ahead. However, her impending conversation with him is preempted by Sujin's arrival, who sweetly strolls off with him, leaving Jugyeong momentarily stranded.
Shortly thereafter, a clique of students corner Jugyeong, their tones a mixture of accusation and anxiety. They confront her about Sujin's alleged theft of an outfit and Chaerin's recent, fiery outbreak. The students' concern is palpable; they fear that Jugyeong's involvement in another drama might tarnish the school's reputation. Their suspicion deepens, believing that Jugyeong's primary concern lies solely in her own image. The tense atmosphere threatens to escalate into physical confrontation, but before it does, Jugyeong catches a glimpse of herself in a mirror—her reflection revealing a vulnerable, tear-streaked face. With a heavy heart, she excuses herself from the scene.
Elsewhere, Sujin and Suho embark on a leisurely walk through the hallway. Suho assures Sujin that he will continue his charade as her boyfriend until the competition draws to a close, his words carrying a note of reluctant commitment.
Sujin snatches Suho's phone from his grasp, unveiling the final challenge of the Goddess Competition: to capture the hearts of viewers through a live stream. Elsewhere, Seojun finds himself cornered in a classroom by Chaerin, Sua, and Gowoon, who eagerly seek updates on Suho and Jugyeong's whereabouts.
The scene shifts to a poignant flashback, revealing Jugyeong's heartbreaking rejection of Seojun's confession. Devastated, Jugyeong sends a message to Chaerin and Sua, announcing her intention to withdraw from the competition. Her decision is met with shock as a reporter's investigation splashes Jugyeong's personal affairs and secrets across the internet, drawing a storm of vitriolic comments from the online community.
Hunched over her computer, Jugyeong scrolls through a relentless stream of merciless ridicule and harsh judgments, her heart weighing heavily with disappointment that clouds her spirit. Before long, the concerned faces of Chaerin and Sua materialize at her doorstep, etched with genuine worry. With a confession heavy on her lips, Jugyeong voices her desire to abandon her endeavors. However, her friends, passion igniting their words, vehemently argue against such a defeatist notion, urging her with fervor to reconsider her decision.
However, Jugyeong remains resolute, insisting on taking a step back from the limelight. She pleads with Chaerin and Sua to distance themselves from her, hoping to shield them from the fallout. Sua stands her ground, firmly rejecting Jugyeong's plea. She eloquently articulates why abandoning Jugyeong would be detrimental to their bond, highlighting the importance of sticking together through thick and thin.
Jugyeong ponders deeply over Sua's words and Suho's previous utterances as she gently pushes open her door. The scene then seamlessly transitions to a reporter, who stands poised to update the audience on the ongoing competition between Sujin and Jugyeong. With a sense of anticipation, the reporter reveals that the next mission will ultimately determine the new goddess. Soon after, the reporter's companion arrives, sharing in the excitement that fills the air. They proceed to showcase the venues where Sujin and Jugyeong will conduct their live streams.
Intriguingly, the reporter unveils the Live Monopoly chance event—a twist that allows Jugyeong and Sujin to interrupt each other's streams and seize control of their broadcasts for a crucial five minutes. The narrative shifts to Sujin's live stream, where she engages warmly with her audience. The camera swiftly cuts to Jugyeong's broadcast, but surprisingly, Jugyeong is absent from the scene. Sujin offers her perspective on Jugyeong's mysterious absence.
Eventually, Jugyeong enters the frame, drawing our attention to a brief flashback. In this memory, Chaerin and Jugyeong devise a strategy together, their minds in sync. Returning to the present, Jugyeong declares her unwavering determination. She proudly displays a belt that adorned her during the second mission, insisting that it is the identical belt Sujin wore for the same challenge.
She unfolds the intricate tale behind her attire, sharing how she parted with it and crafted it anew with her own hands. She accuses Sujiin of plagiarizing her ensemble for their preceding mission, prompting a deluge of viewers to scrutinize the belts in question. A surge of support leans towards Jugyeong as she denounces Sujin for concocting and disseminating malicious rumors about her. The cyberspace floods with harsh remarks targeted at Sujin.
In a dramatic twist, Sujin interrupts Jugyeong's live broadcast, challenging her to refrain from exploiting her innocent image to deceive the masses. She retorts to the audience that Jugyeong's accusations stem from paranoia and discontent over Suho's romantic involvement with Sujin. Sujin flashes a photograph of Jugyeong with Hyunwoo, portraying her as a club-hopper with ulterior motives of seduction. Sujin emphatically advises Jugyeong to recognize her station. This maneuver causes a shift in public opinion, with Jugyeong finding herself on the defensive. Humiliated and overwhelmed, Jugyeong withdraws from the scene.
Seeking solace, Jugyeong slips into the bathroom and beseeches Chaerin for a visit. Chaerin arrives, accompanied by Jugyeong's former bully. The episode concludes on a harrowing note, with Jugyeong's tormentor harshly deriding her as having a dumpling-like face, leaving a cliffhanger that echoes with emotional resonance.
