SKY Castle (2018)

SKY Castle, a glamorous oasis nestled in suburban Seoul, is home to the elite of South Korea's society, where illustrious doctors and esteemed professors reside with their families. Amid the opulence, the drama unfurls, its heartbeat the relentless ambitions of the wives who reside within the castle's grandeur. Their single-minded obsession: to propel their husbands to unparalleled success and mold their offspring into the epitome of perfection, future princes and princesses of society. At the center of this high-stakes game of status and power is Han Seo Jin, wife to a renowned orthopedic surgeon and mother to two daughters. She maintains a façade of a flawless life, but beneath it hides a clandestine secret. Her life is mirrored by Jin Jin Hee, another lady of the castle, who attempts to emulate Han Seo Jin's every move. Both women, married to accomplished surgeons, are willing to spend billions to secure their children's futures. On the other side of this gilded cage is Lee Soo Im, a children's book author, married to Hwang Chi Young, a respected neurosurgeon. Her kindness and consideration for others starkly contrast the cutthroat world she finds herself in. When Chi Young's family moves into SKY Castle, their differing ideologies often ignite clashes with the castle's other inhabitants. Adding to the mix is Noh Seung Hye, wife of the law professor Cha Min Hyuk. His eloquent talks of justice and happiness belie a hidden side of extreme egoism, further complicating the dynamics within SKY Castle. The drama intensifies when Han Seo Jin employs coordinator Kim Joo Young, a mastermind in securing college admissions, to ensure her model student daughter's acceptance to the prestigious Seoul University Medical School. As the families' lives intertwine, a tragic incident shrouds the castle, forever altering their destinies and revealing shocking truths. SKY Castle is a captivating exploration of the material desires of South Korea's upper echelon, a world where ruthless ambition often comes at an unforgiving price. It's a satirical drama that exposes the relentless pursuit of success, power, and prestige, even if it means shattering lives in the process.

SKY Castle is a comedy show featuring Yum Jung-ah and created by Jo Hyun-tak.

SKY Castle is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Rakuten Viki and it's also available on Netflix, Netflix basic with Ads and Rakuten Viki.