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The Glory

The Glory is a South Korean revenge psychological thriller television series written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho for Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Glory is a South Korean revenge psychological thriller television series written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho for Netflix. Starring Song Hye-kyo, it follows a woman who plans an elaborate revenge against the people who brutalized her in high school. The series was released in two parts in 2022 and 2023.

Premise

The story follows Moon Dong-eun, who was traumatised by school violence and later sets out to punish the perpetrators and bystanders who enabled the abuse.

Production

The series was written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho for Netflix. It is a South Korean production in the Korean language.

Release

The Glory was divided into two parts, with Part 1 released in December 2022 and Part 2 released in March 2023.

Reception and awards

The series was widely praised and became a success for Netflix. It earned eight nominations at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards and won three.

Key facts

  • The series centres on Moon Dong-eun, a former victim of school violence who seeks revenge on her bullies.
  • It stars Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, and Jung Sung-il.
  • Part 1 premiered on 30 December 2022 and Part 2 on 10 March 2023.
  • The show received critical acclaim and strong viewership success.
  • At the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, it won three awards including Best Drama.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers can access The Glory through Netflix, where it is part of the platform’s international Korean-language drama catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Glory about?
It is about a woman who survives severe school bullying and later plans revenge against the people responsible.
Who created The Glory?
The series was written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho.
When was The Glory released?
Part 1 was released on 30 December 2022 and Part 2 on 10 March 2023.
How many episodes does The Glory have?
The series has 16 episodes.
On which platform was The Glory released?
It was released on Netflix.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glory_(TV_series)
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  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81519223
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  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_glory
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