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The Penthouse: Season 3

14 episodes Premiered Jun 4, 2021 Updated Oct 30, 2026

The third season of The Penthouse follows the residents of Hera Palace who have suffered significant personal and financial losses after falling into their own traps. Having invested in the Cheonsoo District, these individuals find themselves facing legal consequences for their roles in covering up the death of Seol A. As they lose their fortunes and reputations, Su Ryeon focuses her efforts on exacting revenge again

Previously on The Penthouse

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series centers on three women living in a luxurious penthouse who prioritize protecting their status and their children's futures.
  • ⚡ A murder occurring at Hera Palace serves as the primary catalyst for the central characters to begin their pursuit of revenge.
  • ⚡ The narrative is defined by a high-stakes war involving real estate and education among the elite residents.
  • ⚡ The plot is driven by the complex relationships and power dynamics between characters who will stop at nothing to maintain their positions.
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Season overview

The third season of The Penthouse follows the residents of Hera Palace who have suffered significant personal and financial losses after falling into their own traps. Having invested in the Cheonsoo District, these individuals find themselves facing legal consequences for their roles in covering up the death of Seol A. As they lose their fortunes and reputations, Su Ryeon focuses her efforts on exacting revenge against Dan Tae, who previously attempted to take her life. Although Su Ryeon believes the nightmare has concluded, the season takes a dark turn when she witnesses the death of Logan. This event leaves the future of the Hera Palace residents uncertain as their underlying desires for revenge remain unfulfilled. The narrative arc explores the aftermath of these betrayals and the ongoing power struggles among the elite residents who continue to be driven by greed and a relentless need for retribution. As the characters navigate these new challenges, the cycle of vengeance persists, setting the stage for further conflict among those who have lost everything but are still unwilling to abandon their quest for dominance and justice within their high-stakes social environment.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S3·E1 Mytharc

The Penthouse in Prison

Jun 4, 2021 · 83 min

Finally, Su Ryeon spends a pleasant time with her kids, Seok Hoon and Seok Kyung. However, Seok Kyung is not happy how Su Ryeon and Seok Hoon are overly generous to Ro Na. The newl

S3·E2 Core

Mr. Baek Is Missing

Jun 11, 2021 · 85 min

The moment Seo Jin is released from prison, she visits her daughter, Eun Byeol, but Eun Byeol avoids her. Therefore, she decides to retrieve everything back from Dan Tae and her st

S3·E3 Core

Joo Dan Tae’s True Identity

Jun 18, 2021 · 70 min

Su Ryeon stops Jun Ki from shooting Dan Tae at the restaurant since Seok Kyung was with him. Jun Ki finally meets Su Ryeon and tells her the truth behind Dan Tae’s real identity an

S3·E4 Core

Yoon Hee Questions Dong Pil

Jun 25, 2021 · 70 min

Yoon Hee straight away notices that Dong Pil was hiding something for Dan Tae. Since Yoon Hee is searching around to find the truth behind Dan Tae's crime, Dan Tae decides to get r

S3·E5 Core

Oh Yoon Hee Saves Eun Byeol

Jul 2, 2021 · 70 min

After discovering Oh Yoon Hee's body, Yoo Dong Pil falls victim to Joo Dan Tae and drops to his knees, begging for his life. As a result, he gets told to get rid of Oh Yoon Hee's b

S3·E6 Core

The New Director Of Cheong A Arts Center

Jul 9, 2021 · 70 min

Seo Jin becomes the director at the Cheong A Arts Center. Later, Eun Byeol wakes up at the hospital, and despite the good news of her getting into Seoul National University, she be

S3·E7 Core

A Chance For Recognition

Jul 16, 2021 · 70 min

Cheong A Constructions and Dohae Construction continue their fight on who gets the rights to the Cheonsoo District redevelopment project until the very end with lobbyists fighting

S3·E8 Core

Seok Hoon Locates Seok Kyung

Jul 30, 2021 · 70 min

Su Ryeon becomes desperate after finding out that Seok Kyung is her biological daughter and that Ju Dan Tae may have taken her somewhere else other than Italy. To help find Seok Ky

S3·E9 Core

The Dashcam Footage

Aug 6, 2021 · 70 min

Joo Dan Tae and Cheon Seo Jin celebrate together for having their plan go through, blaming Logan's supposed death on Su Ryeon. However, they each know that soon the other will be a

S3·E10 Core

Jun Ki Gets Away

Aug 13, 2021 · 70 min

Su Ryeon and Logan get Dan Tae and Seo Jin right where they want them, fighting against each other. With Ma Ri, Dong Pil, and Yoon Chul on board, they take it further and use Baek

S3·E11 Core

Seo Jin Gets Abducted

Aug 20, 2021 · 70 min

Joo Dan Tae tries to escape on a boat as a fugitive. However, when he wakes up, he finds himself confined and as Baek Jun Ki. Meanwhile, evidence that Seo Jin may be the murderer i

S3·E12 Core

Dan Tae Escapes

Aug 27, 2021 · 70 min

Seo Jin survives and recovers in the hospital. However, Su Ryeon believes her mental state is all just an act. Meanwhile, loan sharks wait by her hospital bedside, keeping watch as

S3·E13 Mytharc

Hera Place Crumbles

Sep 3, 2021 · 70 min

Su Ryeon defeats Dan Tae and sends him plummeting to his death. However, he takes down Hera Palace, blowing it up as he planned. Logan saves Su Ryeon from the explosion, and later,

S3·E14 Mytharc

The Search For Su Ryeon

Sep 10, 2021 · 70 min

Su Ryeon falls over the cliff and doesn't resurface. The rescuers search to no avail. Meanwhile, Seo Jin stands trial for the murder of Oh Yoon Hee and the attempted murder of Su R

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