<p>A mobile terminal includes a body of which at least a part is flexible; a display unit outputting image information by being included in the body; an actuator transforming the shape of the body by being included in the body; and a control unit transforming the shape of the body by controlling the actuator if a setting condition is satisfied. The mobile terminal can change the appearance by itself as the body includes the actuator so that usage convenience of a user can be improved.</p>