the penthouse: war in life is a South Korea drama released in 2020 rated 8.7/10 with 21 episodes. This thriller series has been watched by 47,953 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ThrillerMysteryDrama |
| Year | 2020 |
| Episodes | 21 |
| Duration | 01:25:00 |
| Rating | 8.7/10 |
| Director | Joo Dong Min |
| Main Cast | Lee Ji Ah, Kim So Yeon, Eugene |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The residents of Hera Palace, a luxury penthouse apartment with 100 floors, have many secrets and hidden ambitions. Sim Su Ryeon, who was born into wealth, is the queen of the penthouse apartment. Cheon Seo Jin, the prima donna of the residence, does all she can to give everything to her daughter. Oh Yoon Hee comes from a poor family background, but she strives to enter high society by becoming the queen of the penthouse, the pinnacle of success in her eyes. A battle for wealth, power, and prestige at Seoul’s most coveted penthouse begins. (Source: KOCOWA)
Critical Reception
the penthouse: war in life has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.7/10 based on 22,620 ratings. It is ranked #174 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the penthouse: war in life?
the penthouse: war in life has a rating of 8.7/10 based on 22,620 ratings.
How many episodes does the penthouse: war in life have?
the penthouse: war in life has 21 episodes, each approximately 01:25:00 long.
What genre is the penthouse: war in life?
the penthouse: war in life is a Thriller, Mystery, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the penthouse: war in life?
The main cast of the penthouse: war in life includes Lee Ji Ah, Kim So Yeon, Eugene.
When was the penthouse: war in life released?
the penthouse: war in life was released in 2020 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.