"The Penthouse: War in Life" starring Lee Ji Ah, Eugene, Kim So Yeon, Uhm Ki Joon and more captivated the hearts of fans with its surprising twist that kept the viewers at the edge of their seats.
Apart from being among the iconic Makjang K-dramas, often referred to as over-the-top series, the trilogy is hailed as SBS' highest rating drama for the first half of 2021.
Interestingly, the revenge drama is followed by the action thriller series "Taxi Driver" starring Lee Je Hoon.
In addition to "The Penthouse" monumental success, the cast member also scored individual achievements after starring in the SBS drama.
To recall, Kim So Yeon won her first-ever Baeksang Arts Award for Best Leading Actress in 2021, while several cast swept individual awards at the 2020 SBS Drama Awards, including the Best Actor (Uhm Ki Joon,) and Best Actress (Kim So-Yeon, Eugene, Lee Ji Ah.)
Despite the drama's blood-boiling scenes featuring the character's secrets, twisted affairs and never-ending vengeance, "The Penthouse: War in Life" is so addictive that fans wished that there would be season 4.
While we look forward to the possibility of releasing its fourth sequel, let's look at the "The Penthouse" cast update, including their current and upcoming dramas in the coming year.
Kim So Yeon (Cheon Seo Jin)
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The 40-year-old South Korean beauty wowed the viewers with her outstanding portrayal of the female villain Cheon Seo Jin.
After bidding goodbye to her character, Kim So Yeon is rumored to star in the upcoming series "Tale of the Nine-Tailed Season 2," replacing Jo Bo Ah.
If the award-winning actress agrees to the offer, she will join Lee Dong Wook and Kim Bum, who are set to reprise their roles.
Lee Ji Ah ( Shim Su Ryeon)
Known to play the glamorous queen of Hera Palace, Shim Su Ryeon, Lee Ji Ah seems to be taking a break from Kdramas and movies after starring in the top rating trilogy.
However, fans get to see the actress reunite with her fellow "The Penthouse" casts for the variety show "We Don't Bite: Villains in the Countryside" starring Uhm Ki Joon, Bong Tae Kyu, Yoon Jong Hoon.
Eugene (Oh Yoon Hee)
Eugene, the first generation Kpop star and former S.E.S member, played the doting mother Oh Yoon Hee.
After more than a year playing the character, it seems like the singer-actress is taking a break from K-dramas and movies.
Interestingly, she often updates fans on social media--from her latest endorsement to her bonding time with her daughter.
Uhm Ki Joon (Joo Dan Tae)
Capping out "The Penthouse" cast update list is Uhm Ki Joon, who played the Hera Palace evil chairman Joo Dan Tae.
As mentioned above, the actor and his two co-stars are the primary hosts for "We Don't Bite: Villains in the Countryside," with the majority of their guests being their fellow co-stars.
On Uhm Ki Joon's Instagram, he recently shared a mini-reunion with some of "The Penthouse" cast.
