The Glory is a South Korean streaming television series. Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, and Jung Sung-il round out the ensemble cast.
Title: The Glory
Hangul: 더 글로리
Genre(s): Revenge, Thriller
Episodes: 8 (as of December 30, 2022)
Duration: 50 minutes
Release Date: December 30, 2022
Network: Netflix
A former victim of school violence seeks revenge on her bullies after taking up a job as a homeroom teacher at the elementary school of the bully’s child.
The Glory is without a doubt a one of a kind revenge drama. With its notable gritty visual tone and no-holds-barred approach, this is the only KDrama of its genre that will make your flesh creep with terror you cannot express. It was heavily equipped with fine work of writing, mind-blowing performances, top notch production, brilliant screenplay, and edifying lessons. The explosive twists and turns will have you breathless at the edge of your seat. This is a meaningful and thought-provoking drama wrapped in a spine-tingling wrath. It will tug at your deepest emotions while being ruthless for telling an epic tale of dark, gruesome, and deeply unnerving story. It was both disturbing and viscerally affecting. It has depth. The Glory is on its way to be hailed as the best revenge KDrama of all time!
This drama is beyond thrilling. It took entertainment to a higher level! Right from the beginning, you will compulsively watch it. Every second of it should not be missed. When I read the premise of the story, a smile on my face was drawn. This is the kind of story that should be introduced to the world. It was not only entertaining but at the same time it has an essence. It does not only provide you with satisfying thrills but it will also open your eyes to the brutal truth of the real world. This is only one of the very few Korean dramas that was made with so much passion. I could feel how everyone involved in this show poured their hearts and souls. It did not only served revenge cold but it also served it with creeping horror on the side. What’s creepier is that it happens in real life. And this is where my admiration for this body of work comes from. The Glory had the guts to disturb the minds of the bullies. Hopefully, this drama will end up providing comfort to those who were targets of unjust and violent crimes of bullying.
One of the greatest aspects of this drama is its stellar ensemble cast. Ranging from caliber actors to promising ones—everyone did tremendous jobs in portraying their individual roles. Each of them contributed in making this series one you should not missed. Their efforts made The Glory a gripping watch. Let me mention some of the actors that caught my attention. Lee Do-hyun is one of the actors that we should truly watch for. He is known to the fans as someone who is charming and in this drama, he showed everyone a new side of him. He is really effective when doing romantic scenes. No doubt, he can make the viewers’ hearts flutter in an instant but seeing a glimpse of his dark performance in Part 1 will make you skip a beat. I can’t wait to see more of his portrayal in the second part. He is indeed promising! Yeom Hye-ran is undeniably a breath of fresh air in this suffocating TV series. She showed her range effortlessly. That’s how an amazing actress she is. Her being a seasoned actress is an understatement. She can pull off all kinds of characters and genre and that makes her worthy of a spot in the industry. She always gives a smart performance and for that, may her career flourish even more. The actor who portrayed the young version of Dong-eun also did an impressive job. Jung Ji-so‘s portrayal of the young version of Dong-eun is one of the most moving performances that I have ever seen. She made it believable to the extent that I forgot that I am watching a TV series. She made us feel her pain. She made us root for her revenge. Her stirring performance is the foundation of this drama. Good job! And lastly, let’s pay tribute to the actress who brought the house down…
The most electrifying comeback of all time! She came back with the most powerful performance. Song Hye-kyo walked and left the whole house crumbling in fire. No other actress can pull off such moving and brilliant portrayal. It’s like you are watching an artist unleash her full potential to a higher level. Who would have thought that Song Hye-kyo can do such nerve-wracking performance? There is no doubt that she is one of the best actresses in South Korea but this time she proved that she’s on top of that list. Her nuanced portrayal of Moon Dong-eun is indeed unforgettable. The way she brought Dong-eun to life is extremely breathtaking. She intricately executed her performance with brilliance. The way she performed Dong-eun‘s intensity by being as still as a calm pond to a roaring thunder was excellent. She was able to pull you into the world of her character. You will weep and bleed together. You will be part of her journey. Her eyes can speak to your soul. Her performance was undeniably moving. You will feel her. This is one of the most spine-tingling performances by a lead actress that I have ever seen. This is her grandest performance to date!
After a long time, there’s finally a Korean drama that will bring back the excitement to our hearts. It’s been so long since I felt this captivated from watching KDramas. It never had dull moments. It was perfect from all its aspects. I am deeply surprised by this show. I am astonished that it would make me feel emotions that I never thought I would feel. It was sincerely moving. I feel like I am part of the story. I am curious how Part 2 will match the intensity of the Part 1. There are more harm to be inflicted, secrets to be unveiled, blood to shed, and revenge to be fulfilled. Watching the special trailer for Part 2, I know that it will become crazier and invigorating. No gods can save them from Dong-eun‘s rage. This is the revenge drama that you will root for!
The musical scoring of this drama is commendable. It was not overdone. Everything was done so smoothly. It adds intensity to the scenes. It provides additional flavor and it enhances the mood of the scenarios. The official soundtrack of the series was subtle yet heartfelt. The songs used will strike you straight to the heart. My favorite is the opening song, Until The End by Kelley Mcrae. It has a painful aspect to it and it really encapsulate the tragedy and dilemma that our main protagonist has been dealing for. Here’s the link to the OST:
Rating: 4.5/5
Annyeong Kimchi Land 