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![[Drama Recommendation] 'The Penthouse' - A Twisted Desire and Bloody Revenge Drama That Shook Korea!](https://mblogthumb-phinf.pstatic.net/MjAyNjA2MjFfMjQ4/MDAxNzgyMDMzMzMzOTk5.NYdND3WXESO6Gejg7QdS-rBrejrL6Z7mt6MZY_7K7Z4g.3W_XCeriR7TlM0UDrZvzGhoQ5W93uQ4uLJv5-r29-Dwg.JPEG/1.jpg?type=w800)
The SBS drama 'The Penthouse' was a sensation during its broadcast, achieving remarkable viewership ratings and captivating audiences across South Korea. Penned by writer Kim Soon-ok, this spicy suspense revenge drama is set in 'Hera Palace,' the nation's tallest luxury apartment complex, portraying the distorted desires and fierce battles over real estate and education among three women who become devils for their children.
Season 1 of the drama aired from October 26, 2020, to January 5, 2021, comprising 21 episodes. Lee Ji-ah, Kim So-yeon, Eugene, and Uhm Ki-joon delivered stellar performances, embodying the complex relationships and psychological depths of characters like Shim Su-ryeon, Cheon Seo-jin, and Oh Yoon-hee. Kim So-yeon's intense piano performance, in particular, is highlighted as a top scene from Season 1, earning praise for opening "a new chapter for the makjang genre."
Bloggers describe 'The Penthouse' as "the most provocative yet addictive drama of desire," emphasizing its irresistible pull. The series is available for streaming on Netflix, with viewers reporting binge-watching all 48 episodes over a weekend, underscoring its enduring popularity.
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