ugly complex
The scent of fresh flour and the quiet hum of the oven offer a sanctuary from the harsh social hierarchy of high school. While most students obsess over their ranking and the latest rumors, the back of the home ec room remains a safe haven for those who value authenticity over a polished image. In a world where a person’s worth is often measured by a mirror, it is much easier to fade into the background and focus on the things that actually last.
A-Jin is perfectly content with her "ordinary appearance" and a life centered around her baking and a tight-knit circle of friends. She never planned on being more than a background character in the lives of the school’s elite, but that changes the moment Jun-U, a boy whose looks and status put him at the top of every social list, starts showing a sudden interest in her. From their first encounter, the quiet peace of her life begins to unravel as his attention brings both excitement and a target on her back. A-Jin has to navigate a minefield of jealousy and social betrayal in a webtoon where status is everything. How long can their connection hold when the rest of the student body is determined to tear it down?
Also known as: Eogeulli Keompeullekseu, 어글리 컴플렉스.