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Hera Palace, a luxurious 100-story high-rise, is a battleground for its elite residents, driven by insatiable greed and ambition. Sim Su Ryeon (Lee Ji Ah), a woman of elegance and grace, seeks revenge for a past tragedy, unraveling the dark secrets of her neighbors – and of her husband Joo Dan Tae (Uhm Ki Joon). Cheon Seo Jin (Kim So Yeon), a renowned soprano, will stop at nothing to maintain her top-tier status, even if it means sacrificing her own family. Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene), a determined former singer from humble beginnings, fights to secure a better life for her daughter, even if it means entering the cutthroat world of Hera Palace. However, when a young girl falls to her death during a party, the fight for power and prestige only intensifies as the residents suspect each other of murder while simultaneously trying to cover up the incident.

The Penthouse

The Penthouse Tangles Team

Following Shim Su Ryeon’s (Lee Ji Ah) shocking death at the apparent hands of Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene), Cheon Seo Jin (Kim So Yeon) and Joo Dan Tae (Uhm Ki Joon) believe that everything has fallen perfectly into place. But life at Hera Palace is about to shake up once again after Yoon Hee escapes from prison and crashes Seo Jin and Dan Tae’s engagement party, refusing to take the fall for something she didn’t do. As secrets threaten to come to the surface and new figures enter the fray, Seo Jin and Dan Tae’s carefully-crafted facade seems poised to crumble. This series follows the events of 2020’s “The Penthouse.”

The Penthouse 2

💥 The Penthouse Tangles II 💥

After Shim Su Ryeon’s (Lee Ji Ah) shocking reveal, she believes she’s finally gotten revenge on Cheon Seo Jin (Kim So Yeon) and Joo Dan Tae (Uhm Ki Joon), as the schemers have lost everything. But just as she thinks her nightmare is finally over, Logan Lee (Park Sun Suk), who helped Su Ryeon throughout her quest for vengeance, is murdered right before her eyes. Su Ryeon and Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene) continue fighting to expose Dan Tae for the monstrous figure he truly is, but he may have found a way to rise from the ashes yet again for one final showdown. Who will ultimately win the war of the penthouse? This is the final installment of “The Penthouse” series.

The Penthouse 3

💥The Penthouse Tangles III💥

Office worker Kim Yumi (Kim Go Eun) has suffered a sad and painful breakup that leaves her “love cells” comatose. While the rest of the cells in her body do what they can to revive the injured cells, none of their efforts to revive the love cells work. This leads Yumi to live with a heavy heart, grinding her way through a dull existence with no prospect of romance on the horizon. But an unlikely lifeline may be ahead for both Yumi and her sad love cells when she meets Gu Wung (Ahn Bo Hyun). An emotionally stunted video game developer, Gu Wung struggles to express his emotions, but something stirs within him when he meets Yumi. Can Yumi’s love cells reignite and help bring Yumi and Gu Wung together?

Yumi's Cells

The On Fire Penguins Team 🔥🐧

For the past 999 years, the fox-like gumiho has been collecting human energy in a precious bead in an attempt to become human while posing as a professor named Shin Woo Yeo (Jang Ki Yong). But his plans are thrown into jeopardy when student Lee Dam (Hyeri) accidentally swallows his bead – threatening to end his hopes of becoming human… and kill Dam! In desperation, Woo Yeo suggests they live together until they can find a way out of this mess. Will this unconventional arrangement lead them to a solution… or to romance? This 2021 South Korean drama series was based on a webtoon by Na and was directed by Park Joon Hwa and Nam Sung Woo.

My Roommate is a Gumiho

How To Tame A Fox Team

School bullies have made life hell for Im Ju Gyeong (Mun Ka Young), who torment her relentlessly for being “ugly.” So when she transfers high schools, she decides to turn over a new leaf by using tips she learns from social media to transform her appearance! Donning a new look and carefully maintaining her "ugly secret," she slowly gains confidence in herself while making genuine friends including Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo), the most popular boy at school, and his close-friend-turned-rival, Han Seo Jun (Hwang In Yeop), a troublemaker with a kind heart. Caught in a love triangle and constantly at risk for having her secret exposed, what will happen if Ju Gyeong's new friends learn about the "real" her? Will she find true love with either of her suitors? This series was adapted from the viral 2018 webtoon "True Beauty".

True Beauty

True Beauty Team

Life at Myungsung High School transforms when Big Daddy (Yoon Sanha), a charismatic idol and influencer, transfers in and sets his sights on class president Ha Eun (Su Min). Yu Dong Hoo (Kim Ji Hoon), a sophomore, harbors secret feelings for Ha Eun, anonymously supporting her through carefully curated online playlists that bring her joy. As Big Daddy's pursuit of Ha Eun intensifies, Yu Dong Hoo struggles with revealing his true emotions, while Cha Won Young (Han Gi Chan) attempts to mend a fractured friendship. The complex web of teenage emotions and hidden connections unfolds against the backdrop of high school life. "Your Playlist" is a 2021 South Korean drama series that was directed by Kwak Bong Cheol.

Your Playlist

🐥 Captain Bbu Bbu 🛳

Saet Byul (Kim Yoo Jung), daughter of taekwondo master Jung Chul Min (Ryu Seung Soo), first meets Choi Dae Hyun (Ji Chang Wook) when he saves her from a falling sandbag. Years later, Dae Hyun becomes a convenience store manager after taking the blame for his girlfriend Yoo Yeon Joo's (Han Sun Hwa) police investigation. Saet Byul applies for a part-time job at his store, rekindling their past connection. Yeon Joo becomes jealous of Saet Byul's beauty and her obvious attraction to Dae Hyun, attempting to have her fired. Despite Yeon Joo's efforts, Dae Hyun keeps Saet Byul, recognizing her ability to attract customers. This is a 2020 South Korean romantic comedy directed by Lee Myoung Woo.

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