SBS Responds to the Possibility of Extending ‘Penthouse 3’ to 14 Episodes

SBS clears the reports regarding the possibility of extending the top rating K-drama "Penthouse 3."

According to Xports News, a representative from SBS set the record straight and revealed that "nothing" has been confirmed.

For the past few weeks, rumors sparked that the suspense thriller drama might add another episode for its third season.

At the time, OSEN noted that a source from the broadcast company shared that the management is in talks to lengthen the drama; however, nothing has been decided, whether or not to extend "Penthouse 3."

"I've heard that there was a proposal to extend "The Penthouse 3" to 13 episodes from the original 12 episodes, so they're discussing the matter. Nothing has been revealed about the exact ending so far."

In addition, the cast members and the production team have initially signed a 12-episode contract.

To recall, this is not the first time that the revenge drama planned on lengthening the show.

"Penthouse" 1 and 2 were also extended once, wrapping up the first season with 14 episodes, while the second with 13 episodes.

The SBS Friday drama follows the story of the personalities at the Hera Palace, who were driven with money, power, and revenge.

It stars Lee Ji Ah, Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki Joon, and many more.

Broadcast of "Penthouse 3" Episode 8 Gets Delayed Due to Tokyo Olympics 2020

Amid the reports regarding the possible extension, the "Penthouse 3" episode 8 broadcast will be canceled to give way to the opening of the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

The highly anticipated sports event is scheduled to start on July 23 at 4 a.m. PDT.

With this, fans need to wait for another week to get a glimpse of episode 8 as the next airing date will be on July 30 instead of the 23rd.

"Penthouse 3" is not the only show who announced getting a week off this July. Its top contender, "Hospital Playlist 2," shared that the medical drama will postpone the airing of their 7th episode due to the overlapping schedule.

Instead, the tvN has decided to air a special episode that would show commentary and reaction videos from the main cast.

"Penthouse 3" Highlights

Now that "Penthouse 3" nears its second half, several secrets and revelations have come to light.

One of the biggest revelations is Oh Yoon Hee's (Eugene) shocking death, as well as Park Eun Seok's character, Logan Lee, being alive.

In addition, "Penthouse 3: War in Life" also uncovers Shin Su Ryeon's (Lee Ji Ah) biological daughter, which happens to be Joo Seok Kyung (Han Ji Hyun.)