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The Penthouse
★ 8.3/10•2020•1h 10m•MA15+•Drama•Mystery
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100th Floor Bloody Penthouse.

Three women who live at Seoul's most luxurious penthouse apartment will stop at nothing to protect their status and their children's futures. But a murder at Hera leaves one mom questioning her place in this elite society and puts her on the road for revenge.

Kim Soon-ok · Writer

Joo Dong-min · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageKO
First Air DateOct 26, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - The PenthouseE183m

The Penthouse

Yoon Hee's daughter dreams to be a classical singer. Despite her mom's disapproval, she's a feisty middle school student who pursues singing. One day, she visits the most famous soprano in Korea, Cheon Seo Jin. She wants to take her lessons and pleads her to accept her. Right when Seo Jin was astonished to hear her voice, Yoon Hee barges in, and the two meet unexpectedly.

Oct 26, 2020

Episode 2 - Ro Na And JennyE285m

Ro Na And Jenny

All of Hera Club's middle schoolers aim to top the entrance audition to Cheong Ah Arts High School. Everyone busily takes their lessons and works hard and so does Ro Na, Yoon Hee's daughter. The big day arrives and everyone patiently waits for the results. A surprising name tops the list of successful applicants. It's an unheard girl named Min Seol A.

Oct 27, 2020

Episode 3 - Yoon Hee And Seo Jin’s Old HistoryE380m

Yoon Hee And Seo Jin’s Old History

Seo Jin urges Seol A to sign a paper saying that she’ll give up her acceptance to Cheong Ah Arts High. Seol A doesn’t back down and firmly states how she’ll attend the school no matter what. On top of that, Seol A also mentions how she knows about Seo Jin and Dan Tae’s secret illicit love affair.

Nov 2, 2020

Episode 4 - Ro Na, You Can SingE480m

Ro Na, You Can Sing

Due to Seol A’s death, Ro Na, the first on the waiting list of Cheong Ah Arts High automatically gets accepted. Unlike Ro Na’s jovial heart, Yoon Hee is confused and nonplussed at the news. She can’t remember what happened the day she went to Hera Palace.

Nov 3, 2020

Episode 5 - You ThiefE580m

You Thief

Files of Hera Club kids harassing Seol A is spread online and the Hera Club parents find ways to circumvent the situation. They decide to shift the attention to Yoon Hee and make sure Ro Na is suspended from school. However, an unexpected man stands up for her at the emergency parent meeting.

Nov 9, 2020

Episode 6 - The Top Student Of Cheong Ah Art High SchoolE675m

The Top Student Of Cheong Ah Art High School

Su Ryeon visits Congressman Cho to reveal the truth behind the countless orphans who were adopted but deported back. The two get in a fight as the discussion heats up and Mr. Yoon accidentally kills Congressman Cho by trying to protect Su Ryeon. Right then, the doorbell rings and Yoon Hee appears.

Nov 10, 2020

Episode 7 - It Was All RiggedE779m

It Was All Rigged

Yoon Hee decides to sell the Bosuk Village home she bought for her daughter’s sake. However, on the day Yoon Hee was supposed to sell the house, she sees the news of the city’s new redevelopment plan. Bosuk Village will be the main redeveloped area and she and Ro Na be rich now.

Nov 16, 2020

Episode 8 - I Know Your Love AffairE878m

I Know Your Love Affair

Su Ryeon intentionally allows Yoon Hee to see her husband having an affair with Seo Jin. Using Yoon Hee’s sympathy toward her, Su Ryeon moves on with her plans in bringing down Joo Dan Tae. The first step is by purchasing the building in the center of Myeongdong’s new shopping center site.

Nov 23, 2020

Episode 9 - Su Ryeon’s Real DaughterE978m

Su Ryeon’s Real Daughter

Because Yoon Hee won the auction bid for the Myeongdong house, Joo Dan Tae tries to win her over by offering a deal. However, Yoon Hee remains rigid and clearly states that she will not sell the building to Joo Dan Tae. The Hera Club men are infuriated and this time, Attorney Lee steps in to convince Yoon Hee in selling the Myeongdong house.

Nov 24, 2020

Episode 10 - Ro Na Makes It To Cheong Ah Arts HighE1079m

Ro Na Makes It To Cheong Ah Arts High

Yoon Hee moves into Hera Palace and the whole Hera Club is astonished. More surprisingly, it was Joo Dan Tae who wrote a recommendation letter, allowing her move-in. Ro Na and Yoon Hee enjoy their first day at Hera Palace while the others scheme to get her out.

Nov 30, 2020

Episode 11 - Min Seol A Was Murdered In Hera PalaceE1176m

Min Seol A Was Murdered In Hera Palace

Yoon Chul spots Seo Jin enjoying an intimate time with Joo Dan Tae. He's devastated inside and decides to get a divorce. Meanwhile, Cheong A’s audition to select the school’s ambassador is held and all of the Hera Club kids participate. As they audition, Seok Hoon hints a warm support to Ro Na, and Eun Byeol burns with jealousy.

Dec 1, 2020

Episode 12 - You Killed Min Seol AE1274m

You Killed Min Seol A

Everyone practices hard to perform well at the Cheong A Ambassador Audition. Eun Byeol is on the verge to ruin herself as she grows agitated about competing against Ro Na and Seok Kyung. Seeing her daughter in panic, Seo Jin buys the audition script and hands it over to Eun Byeol to practice.

Dec 7, 2020

Episode 13 - The Death Of Congressman ChoE1375m

The Death Of Congressman Cho

Yoon Hee finds out how badly Joo Dan Tae needs to meet Logan Lee to sell the Myeongdong plot of land. She and Su Ryeon plan to get back at Joo Dan Tae by arranging Logan and Dan Tae’s meeting at all costs. Will Logan buy Yoon Hee’s story and help her out?

Dec 8, 2020

Episode 14 - Someone Knows EverythingE1476m

Someone Knows Everything

At the lighting ceremony hosted to impress Logan Lee, Joo Dan Tae faces an unexpected surprise. Another hideous warning calling out Min Seol A’s death takes place and all Hera Club members are taken aback. Right then, Seo Jin steps up to confront Su Ryeon and exposes Su Ryeon’s relationship with Min Seol A.

Dec 14, 2020

Episode 15 - Eun Byeol Takes The StageE1567m

Eun Byeol Takes The Stage

Yoon Hee finds out how Ro Na has been misunderstanding her relationship with Yoon Chul. She decides to get back at Seo Jin for deliberately using her daughter to instigate Eun Byeol. Seo Jin and Yoon Hee meet, with another surprise guest Seo Jin would’ve never thought of in her dreams.

Dec 15, 2020

Episode 16 - The New Redevelopment PlanE1667m

The New Redevelopment Plan

Seo Jin covers up her father’s death as an acute heart attack and acts as if she had nothing to do with it. After the funeral, she secures her position as the new director of the Cheong A Arts Foundation. Meanwhile, Logan Lee offers a co-investment plan to Joo Dan Tae.

Dec 21, 2020

Episode 17 - The New PE Teacher And Investment PlanE1767m

The New PE Teacher And Investment Plan

Yoon Hee scans her memory to the night when Min Seol A died. She remembers that she was the one who pushed Seol A off the balcony of the 47th floor. Before she could even handle the truth, Su Ryeon confesses how she’s been using Yoon Hee to reveal the truth behind Seol A’s wrongful death.

Dec 22, 2020

Episode 18 - Yoon Hee And Su Ryeon Partner UpE1867m

Yoon Hee And Su Ryeon Partner Up

Yoon Hee sees Dan Tae as a chance to elevate her daughter, Ro Na’s school life. Despite feeling some guilt about slowly growing distant from Su Ryeon, she partners with Dan Tae to also hide the fact that she’s the killer of Min Seol A. Meanwhile, Eun Byeol feels disgusted toward her mom after finding out about her affair with Mr. Joo.

Dec 28, 2020

Episode 19 - Seo Jin Shadows Su RyeonE1967m

Seo Jin Shadows Su Ryeon

On the day of Seo Jin's inauguration ceremony as the new director of Cheong A Foundation, a surprise text spread across the school. She's accused of forging Eun Byeol's admissions to Cheong A Arts High and captured. Dan Tae is also sued for embezzlement and finds out it was Logan Lee who reported him.

Dec 29, 2020

Episode 20 - Joo Dan Tae Deals With Oh Yoon HeeE2070m

Joo Dan Tae Deals With Oh Yoon Hee

Seo Jin and Yoon Hee both beg Su Ryeon to stop now. They can’t bear seeing their daughters suffer from their wrongdoings, now being exposed. Su Ryeon tells them to turn themselves in and pay for what they did to Min Seol A.

Jan 4, 2021

Episode 21 - The New Hera Palace ResidentE2170m

The New Hera Palace Resident

Yoon Hee admits to killing Su Ryeon at the police station, but there’s actually a real culprit behind Su Ryeon’s murder. Joo Dan Tae planned to frame Yoon Hee and kill Su Ryeon together with Cheon Seo Jin. The two happily enjoy their freedom as Yoon Hee gets arrested.

Jan 5, 2021

Actors

Lee Ji-ah

Lee Ji-ah

Shim Soo-ryun

Kim So-yeon

Kim So-yeon

Cheon Seo-jin

Eugene

Eugene

Oh Yoon-hee

Park Ho-san

Park Ho-san

Yoo Dong-pil

Uhm Ki-joon

Uhm Ki-joon

Joo Dan-tae

Shin Eun-kyung

Shin Eun-kyung

Kang Ma-ri

On Ju-wan

On Ju-wan

Baek Joon-ki

Bong Tae-gyu

Bong Tae-gyu

Lee Gyu-jin

Yoon Jong-hoon

Yoon Jong-hoon

Ha Yoon-chul

Park Eun-seok

Park Eun-seok

Logan Lee

Yoon Joo-hee

Yoon Joo-hee

Go Sang-ah

Ha Do-kwon

Ha Do-kwon

Ma Doo-gi

Ahn Yeon-hong

Ahn Yeon-hong

Jin Boon-hong

Kim Hyeon-soo

Kim Hyeon-soo

Bae Ro-na

Jin Ji-hee

Jin Ji-hee

Yoo Je-ni

Kim Young-dae

Kim Young-dae

Joo Seok-hoon

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