"Penthouse 3" episode 7 illustrates a series of jaw-dropping revelations from lead stars Lee Ji Ah, Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki Joon, and more.

With this, the latest episode sees a significant climb in viewership ratings, as cited by Nielsen Korea.

"Penthouse 3" Viewership Rating

"Penthouse 3" episode 7 managed to soar from its previous episode with an average nationwide rating of 17.5 and 18.7 percent in the metropolitan area.

This marks the start of the SBS' reign in the top chart after a slight decrease in the previous weeks.

"Penthouse 3" Episode 7 Recap: Shin Su Ryeon Exposes the Vice Minister of Education

The new episode began with Shim Su Ryeon (Lee Ji Ah) and Kang Ma Ri (Shin Eun Kyung) launching their plan to bring down Joo Dan Tae (​​Uhm Ki Joon.)

This is by exposing the Vice Minister of Education's deal with Joo Da Tae.

Shim Su Ryeon transformed herself as Na Ae Gyo, while Kang Ma Ri as Jessica, as the duo, set up a meeting with the Minister of Education.

This is to uncover the illegal ways of the official by accepting bribes from the Hera Palace chairman with hopes of transferring the top-tier school to the Cheonsoo district.

Initially, the Minister of Education doubted Su Ryeon and Kang Ma Ri's motive but was able to get on her side after explaining the Vice Minister and Joo Dan Tae's plan.

The Beginning of Joo Dan Tae's Downfall

With dreams of transforming the Cheonsoo district as the up and coming area, Dan Tae

who needed funds to win the construction rights, sought Cheon Seo Jin's (Kim So Yeon) help to obtain a large amount of money to coax the union president as well as the executives to join the project.

Seo Jin decides to team up with Dan Tae with the condition of getting 10 percent of the Cheong-A group shares.

Unfortunately, after the corruption of the Minister of Education broke out, the construction rights were then granted to Dohae Construction.

This marks the downfall of Joo Dan Tae after the business completely collapsed.

In hopes of recovering his wealth and name, he visited one of the three queens, Chairwoman Song, for a cash loan, but in return, she asked for collateral, the Hera Palace Penthouse.

Of course, Joo Dan Tae accepted it, but little did he know that it was all Su Ryeon's plan. She appeared as the lobbyist for Dohae Construction.

Shim Su Ryeon's Intense Encounter with Joo Dan Tae

"Penthouse 3" episode 7 showcases how Shim Su Ryeon gets the upper hand over the evil chairman.

In the latter part, Joo Dan Tae was surprised to learn that Su Ryeon was connected to Dohae Construction.

Of course, this angered him, and he questioned her, "what have you been doing behind my back?"

In addition, Dan Tae also suggests that it was her who revealed the Minister's corruption to the media.

Given that this is his last chance to regain his status, Shim Su Ryeon ordered him to beg on his knees, which angered the chairman.

Dan Tae attacked her and threatened to kill Su Ryeon if she did not give the construction rights to the Cheonsoo district.

However, she answered Dan Tae, "I will watch you fail."

Joo Dan Tae's Traumatic Past

"Penthouse 3" episode 7 also uncovers the past of Joo Dan Tae, whose real name is Baek Jun Ki.

His mother and sister died after a construction company illegally bulldozed their home, killing his family.

His mother's last words to him is that he has to make sure that he will have a decent house and will grow as a wealthy man--to which he did.

After the flashback, he woke up in a state of being bound at the exact place where his mother and sister died.

Interestingly, Su Ryeon turned on the car headlight and rushed towards the helpless Dan Tae.

"I will give you one last chance to repent before going to hell. Confessed that you killed Yoon-hee. I admit that you killed Logan," she mentioned before stepping on the accelerator.

However, Dan Tae was saved by his son Joo Seok Hoon (Kim Young Dae.)

Shim Su Ryeon Uncovers her Real Daughter is Joo Seok Kyung

"Penthouse 3" episode 7 also showcases how Shim Su Ryeon was able to find out what Oh Yoon Hee (Eugene) was trying to tell her.

At the time of her death, Yoon Hee was wearing a digital watch with a recorder. She records her voice, revealing that Su Ryeon's biological daughter was alive.

"Seok Kyung (Han Ji Hyun) is Min Seol Ah's twin," she revealed.

Shim Su Ryeon was stunned to hear the truth that her daughter was alive and it is none-other than Seok Kyung.

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Written by Geca Wills