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The Penthouse 2020

“100th Floor Bloody Penthouse.”

★ 8.3/10 · 255 votes DramaMystery 3 seasons · 48 eps Ended

Created by Kim Soon-ok

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What is The Penthouse?

The Penthouse: War in Life is a South Korean television drama series that premiered in 2020. The narrative centers on a woman who is determined to enter high society by securing a residence in a luxury apartment building located in the Gangnam District.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
48
Runtime
70 minutes
First aired
Oct 26, 2020
Last aired
Sep 10, 2021
Original language
KO
Origin
KR
Networks
SBS
Genres
Drama, Mystery
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The Penthouse: War in Life is a South Korean television drama series that premiered in 2020. The narrative centers on a woman who is determined to enter high society by securing a residence in a luxury apartment building located in the Gangnam District. Her ultimate objective is to become the queen of a penthouse situated on the 100th floor, which she views as the pinnacle of success. As the protagonist pursues this goal, she puts everything on the line, and the story follows her gradual transformation into a monster. The series features a cast that includes Kim So-yeon, Shin Eun-kyung, Uhm Ki-joon, and Bong Tae-gyu. The setting for the drama is Hera Palace, a luxury apartment complex. Traditionally, a penthouse refers to a housing unit on the highest floor of a building, often associated with luxury and exclusivity. The series, also known by its native title 펜트하우스, continued its run through 2021.

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“A woman risks everything to enter a luxury penthouse, slowly transforming into a monster herself.”

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Reasons to watch
  • compelling character transformation
  • high-stakes social climbing
Keep in mind
  • intense emotional themes

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes dramas about social ambition and moral corruption.

The series contains intense emotional conflict and themes of transformation.

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Cast

Lee Ji-ah Shim Soo-ryun
Kim So-yeon Cheon Seo-jin
Eugene Oh Yoon-hee
Uhm Ki-joon Joo Dan-tae
Shin Eun-kyung Kang Ma-ri
Bong Tae-gyu Lee Gyu-jin
Yoon Jong-hoon Ha Yoon-chul
Park Eun-seok Logan Lee
Yoon Joo-hee Go Sang-ah
Ha Do-kwon Ma Doo-gi
Kim Hyeon-soo Bae Ro-na
Jin Ji-hee Yoo Je-ni

Episode guide

Season 1 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 14 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the main goal of the protagonist?

She strives to move into a luxury penthouse located in the Gangnam District.

How does the protagonist change?

She gradually turns into a monster as she pursues her goal.

What is the setting of the series?

The story takes place in the Gangnam District.

What is the central conflict?

The conflict arises from the protagonist's extreme efforts to achieve her social ambitions.

What genre is this series?

It is a drama focused on social status and personal change.