The Glory (South Korean Television Series)
The Glory is a South Korean television drama series that premiered on Netflix in 2022. The series was directed by Ahn Gil-ho and written by Kim Eun-sook. The production marks a reunion for lead actress Song Hye-kyo and screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, who previously collaborated on the 2016 drama series Descendants of the Sun.
Plot
The narrative follows Moon Dong-eun, a woman who suffered severe physical and emotional abuse during her high school years. The trauma forced her to drop out of school, abandoning her dream of becoming an architect. Years later, Dong-eun initiates a meticulously planned revenge campaign against her former tormentors and the bystanders who failed to intervene. Her strategy involves infiltrating the life of the primary bully by becoming the homeroom teacher of the bully's young daughter.
Production and Release
The series was released in two parts on Netflix. The first part debuted on December 30, 2022, consisting of eight episodes. A second part followed in 2023. The production features a large ensemble cast, including Song Hye-kyo as the protagonist, Lee Do-hyun, and Lim Ji-yeon.
Cast
The cast includes several prominent actors portraying characters across different timelines, reflecting the protagonist's past and present.
- Song Hye-kyo as Moon Dong-eun
- Lee Do-hyun as Joo Yeo-jeong
- Lim Ji-yeon as Park Yeon-jin
- Yum Hye-ran as Kang Hyeon-nam
- Park Sung-hoon as Jeon Jae-jun
- Jung Sung-il as Ha Do-yeong
- Kim Hieora as Lee Sa-ra
- Cha Joo-young as Choi Hye-jeong
- Kim Gun-woo as Son Myeong-o
