Episode 12 of "True Beauty" kicks off with a nostalgic flashback scene, where Sujin confronts Semi and her circle of friends with a pivotal revelation. She unfolds a picture, forwarded by Semi, that captures Jugyeong's unadorned, less flattering side, prompting them to seek refuge in Cafe Miyu for a private discussion. Semi, eager to expose Jugyeong's true self to the masses, pleads with Sujin to join their crusade. Sujin, hesitant at first, finds herself swayed by Semi's insistence, particularly when Semi hints at enlisting Jugyeong's own friend, Chaerin, as an ally in their plot. Agreeing in principle, Sujin demands further elaboration on the scheme, her curiosity piqued.
Switching gears to the present narrative, Jugyeong finds herself bound and questioning Chaerin's betrayal. Semi reveals Chaerin's duplicity to Jugyeong, while Chaerin records Semi erasing Jugyeong's makeup. Semi issues a command, ordering Jugyeong to remain confined until their incriminating footage sees the light of day. With that, Chaerin and Semi depart, leaving Jugyeong behind.
Meanwhile, Sua eavesdrops on viewers' conversations, all buzzing about Jugyeong. Drawn by the chatter, Sua rushes to Jugyeong's live broadcasting station. There, she addresses the live audience, asserting Jugyeong's imminent return and accusing Sujin of spreading false rumors. Yet, her words fall on deaf ears, met with skepticism from the viewers.
On Sujin's end, she mocks the disbelief in her live stream, glancing at her phone amidst laughter. Suho enters the frame, methodically dismantling her broadcasting equipment. He urges Sujin to confess the truth to her audience, only to announce his intentions to leave. Sujin, desperate to retain his involvement, threatens to unleash Jugyeong's exposed face upon the world if Suho deserts her. Suho, unfazed, admits he no longer intends to honor his promise to Sujin and exits, leaving her desperate.
Sujin resorts to texting Semi, desperation clinging to her words, demanding the expose video of Jugyeong. Semi responds with a disheartening revelation—they failed to capture the footage correctly. Instead, she directs Sujin to meet her in the girls' restroom, leaving Sujin's fate and the unfolding drama hanging in suspense.
Meanwhile, Jugyeong finds herself lost in thought within the confines of the girls' restroom. Suddenly, Sujin enters, her presence looming like a storm. Without hesitation, Sujin begins to bully Jugyeong, enumerating her grievances and justifying her cruel actions. Jugyeong, however, responds with a serene smile as she pulls out a necklace, catching Sujin's attention. The scene then shifts to a vivid flashback.
In the flashback, Chaerin's phone buzzes with a message from Semi, who has sent her a video exposing Jugyeong's unsightly moments. Sua, watching from the sidelines, is filled with rage, but Chaerin cautions her against confronting Semi directly. She fears the video might spread further, causing even more damage. Together, they ponder their next steps, with Chaerin insisting that they enlist Suho's help. She sends a message to Semi, pretending to offer her support in exposing Jugyeong, all while planning to act as a double agent.
The flashback continues, showing Semi and Sujin meeting at Cafe Miyu, where Chaerin is introduced to Sujin by Semi. Behind Sujin's back, Chaerin discreetly dials Suho, allowing him to eavesdrop on their conversation. The narrative then jumps to another flashback, painting a picture of Chaerin, Sua, and Jugyeong riding in a car, headed towards a live-stream broadcast site. Chaerin hands Jugyeong the necklace, which later serves as a conduit for a video call with Suho. During the call, Suho unveils the necklace's hidden meaning and shares additional insights, leaving Jugyeong enlightened.
Returning to the present, Jugyeong whispers to Sua a plan to disrupt Sujin's live broadcast. Unbeknownst to Sujin, the necklace contains a hidden camera, capturing the confrontation in the restroom and broadcasting it to the world. As Jugyeong exits the scene, Sujin desperately tries to salvage her tarnished public image, but her efforts fall on deaf ears. Frustrated, she throws her phone to the ground in defeat.
Elsewhere, Jugyeong flees through the hallway, stopping at a mirror to reflect on her tumultuous journey since transferring schools. Her thoughts are interrupted by the sight of Suho, and without hesitation, she rushes into his comforting embrace. The episode concludes on a triumphant note, with Jugyeong being crowned the winner of the Sebbom Goddess Competition, symbolizing her resilience and growth throughout the narrative.
