Ugly Beauty (song)

"Ugly Beauty" is a song by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, released in 2018 as the title track of her fourteenth studio album of the same name. The song explores themes of self-acceptance, embracing imperfections, and challenging conventional beauty standards. Lyrically, "Ugly Beauty" delves into the internal struggles of navigating societal pressures and finding strength in vulnerability. It encourages listeners to confront their perceived flaws and recognize the beauty within their imperfections. The music video for "Ugly Beauty" is known for its visually striking and often unsettling imagery, furthering the song's message of confronting uncomfortable truths about oneself and societal expectations. The song and album marked a significant departure from Tsai's previous, more commercially focused work, embracing a darker and more experimental artistic direction.