Synopsis
A luxury Seoul high-rise hides three families locked in escalating wars over wealth, status and a single dead girl.
What makes The Penthouse: War in Life worth watching
Ratings juggernaut that ran for three seasons.
The Penthouse: War in Life represents a strong example of south korea melodrama from the 2020 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Melodrama and Mystery elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Lee Ji-ah, Kim So-yeon, Eugene, with strong supporting work from Um Ki-joon. It originally aired on SBS, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch The Penthouse: War in Life online
You can currently stream The Penthouse: War in Life on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
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