The Penthouse: War in Life

- Season 1

(2020)

Yoon Hee's daughter dreams to be a classical singer, despite her mom's disapproval. One day, she visits the most famous soprano in Korea, Cheon Seo Jin. Right when Seo Jin was astonished to hear her voice, Yoon Hee barges in.

All of Hera Club's middle schoolers aim to top the entrance interview to Cheong Ah Arts High School. The big day arrives and everyone patiently waits for the results. A surprising name tops the list of successful applicants.

Seo Jin urges Seol Ah to sign a paper saying that she'll give up her acceptance to Cheong Ah Arts High. Seol Ah doesn't back down and firmly says she'll attend the school no matter what happens.

Ro Na gets accepted into Cheong Ah Arts High. 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.

Files of Hera Club kids harassing Seol Ah are spread online, but the Hera Club parents find ways to circumvent the situation. They decide to shift attention to Yoon Hee and make sure Ro Na is suspended from school.

Su Ryeon visits Congressman Jo to reveal the truth behind the countless orphans who were adopted but deported back. At that same moment, the doorbell rings and Yoon Hee appears.

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 and changes her mind.

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 with bringing down Joo Dan Tae.

Since 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 firm and clearly states she will not sell the building to Joo Dan Tae.

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, permitting her move-in.

Cheong Ah's audition to select the school's ambassador is held and all of the Hera Club kids participate. As they audition, Seok Hoon hints warm support to Ro Na, and Eun Byeol burns with jealousy.

Everyone practices hard to perform well at the Cheong Ah Ambassador Audition. Eun Byeol is on the verge of breaking down while her agitation grows about competing against Ro Na and Seok Kyung.

Yoon Hee finds out how badly Joo Dan Tae needs to meet Logan. She and Su Ryeon plan to get back at Joo Dan Tae by arranging Logan and Dan Tae's meeting at all costs.

At the lighting ceremony hosted to impress Logan Lee, Joo Dan Tae faces an unexpected surprise. Another hideous warning calling out Min Seol Ah's death takes place and the Hera Club members are taken aback.

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 provoke Eun Byeol.

After the funeral, Seo Jin secures her position as the new director of the Cheong Ah Arts Foundation. Meanwhile, Logan Lee offers a co-investment plan to Joo Dan Tae.

Yoon Hee scans her memory to the night when Min Seol Ah died and remembers something terrifying. Su Ryeon confesses how she's been using Yoon Hee to reveal the truth behind Seol Ah's wrongful death.

Yoon Hee sees Dan Tae as a chance to elevate her daughter, Ro Na's school life. Meanwhile, Eun Byeol is disgusted with her mom after finding out about her affair with Mr. Joo.

On the day of Seo Jin's inauguration ceremony as the new director of Cheong Ah Foundation, a surprise text spreads across the school. Dan Tae is also sued for embezzlement.

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

Yoon Hee admits to killing Su Ryeon at the police station. Joo Dan Tae planned to frame Yoon Hee together with Cheon Seo Jin. The two happily enjoy their freedom while Yoon Hee gets arrested.

A special episode aired by SBS where the cast members of show wrap up the first season of the riveting drama while Shin Dong Yeop and Jang Do Yeon moderate with questions and popular theories from viewers. Each of the actors discusses the characters they portrayed and how the director approached the program's suspenseful content while watching behind-the-scenes footage of the drama's shoots. Clues and previews for the upcoming second season are also presented.