Penthouse Korean Drama
‣ Created by : Kim Soon-ok
‣ Genres : Drama, Mystery, Family
‣ Languages : ko
‣ Episodes Runtime : 70 minutes
‣ First aired : 2020-10-26
‣ Last aired : 2021-09-10
‣ Status : Ended
‣ Seasons : 3
‣ Total EPs : 64
‣ Average Rating : 8.7
‣ Production Company : Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
‣ OverView : A woman puts everything on the line to achieve her goal of being able to move into a luxury penthouse in the Gangnam District. In the process, she gradually finds herself turning into a monster.
Penthouse is a South Korean drama series that first premiered in October 2020 on SBS. The drama is written by Kim Soon-ok, the writer of the popular drama series "Mrs. Cop" and "The Last Empress," and directed by Joo Dong-min. The series stars Lee Ji-ah, Eugene, and Uhm Ki-joon as the main characters.
The drama is set in the world of luxury high-rise apartments, known as "Penthouses," and follows the lives of the wealthy residents living in the fictional Hera Palace. The story centers around three women: Shim Su-ryeon, a successful businesswoman who will do anything to protect her family; Cheon Seo-jin, a ruthless leader of the residents' association; and Oh Yoon-hee, an ambitious and talented music teacher who is desperate to climb the social ladder.
Penthouse received high ratings and positive reviews for its thrilling plot, strong performances, and complex characters. The series has been praised for its exploration of themes such as class, power, and ambition, and for its ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its many twists and turns. The drama was also noted for its strong female characters, who are portrayed as strong, determined, and unafraid to go after what they want.
The show ran for a total of 24 episodes, the final episode airing on January 27th,2021, and it was followed by a spin-off series called Penthouse 2: War in Life, which premiered in March 2021.
