Shadow Beauty (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2021, Shadow Beauty is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Because of her looks, Koo Ae-jin is bullied at school and even insulted by strangers. But after school, she leads a secret life: with heavy makeup and hours of photo editing, she lives as Genie, a social media star with 770K followers.
Who’s in it. Shadow Beauty stars Shim Dal-gi as Koo Ae-jin, Choi Bo-min as Kim Ho-in, Lee Na-gyung as Sun Mi-jin and Heo Jung-hee as Yang Ha-neul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Shadow Beauty has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Beauty tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Beauty (2021)?
- In US, Shadow Beauty is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow Beauty worth watching?
- Shadow Beauty holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow Beauty?
- Shadow Beauty stars Shim Dal-gi, Choi Bo-min, Lee Na-gyung, Heo Jung-hee and Yang Hong-seok.
- When was Shadow Beauty released?
- Shadow Beauty was released in 2021.