There are several K-dramas that were released before and afterThe Glorythat have similar themes as the psychological thriller.
AlthoughHierarchyis about revenge, it differs fromThe Gloryin that Kang Ha is seeking retribution on his brother’s behalf.
Its high school setting and revenge plot make it a worthwhile watch for fans ofThe Glory.
The critically acclaimed K-drama,Graceful Family, is another show that resemblesThe Glory.
The series follows Mo Seok-hee, a woman who witnesses her mother’s death.
Similar toThe Glorys Dong-eun, Seok-hee teams up with a lawyer who helps with her plan.
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While revenge is at the core ofGraceful Family, it also includes family drama, betrayal, and corruption.
Like other revenge K-dramas,Reborn Richhas murder at its core.
Hyun-woo is resurrected as the youngest grandchild of the Soonyang family, Ji Do-jun.
Hierarchy is set in Jooshin High School, where the top 0.01% of students dictate law and order. This film explores the disruption caused by a secretive transfer student who challenges the status quo within their elite realm.
Similar to Dong-eun, Do-jun uses the knowledge he has of his enemies so that exact revenge on them.
8Itaewon Class (2020)
Itaewon Class is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2020.
The revenge plot coupled with an intriguing storyline makesItaewon Class the kind of show fans ofThe Glorywould likely enjoy.
In the thriller,Again My Life, the plot includes revenge combined with supernatural elements.
A rookie police officer and a veteran detective confront a terrifying psychopath whose serial killings have plunged the nation into fear and chaos. As they pursue justice, the encounter with the killer profoundly alters their lives, challenging their beliefs and revealing shocking truths.
The King of Pigs (2022) is a South Korean thriller series directed by Kim Dae-jin, focusing on themes of bullying, psychological trauma, and revenge. The show follows former schoolmates who are brought back together by a series of violent events years after enduring brutal bullying during their schooldays, raising complex questions about the cycle of violence.
My Name is a South Korean television series starring Han So-hee as Ji-woo, a revenge-driven woman who infiltrates a drug cartel to avenge her father’s death. As she rises through the ranks, Ji-woo must navigate the dangerous underworld of organized crime and confront her own morality.
Graceful Family (2019) is a South Korean television drama that explores the dark secrets and power struggles within the MC Group, a wealthy conglomerate. The story revolves around Mo Seok-hee (Im Soo-hyang), an heiress who seeks to uncover the truth behind her mother’s murder while navigating corporate intrigue and familial deception. She is assisted by Heo Yoon-do (Lee Jang-woo), a lawyer who becomes entangled in the family’s complex dynamics.
Reborn Rich is a South Korean drama series centered around a young man who, after being betrayed and murdered by his employers, finds himself reborn into the wealthy family he once served. Using his newfound position and knowledge of future events, he seeks to uncover the truth behind his death and exact revenge. Starring Song Joong-ki, Lee Sung-min, and Shin Hyun-bin, the series unfolds within the high-stakes world of corporate intrigue.
Itaewon Class is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2020. The show revolves around Park Sae-ro-yi, a young entrepreneur who seeks revenge against the corrupt businessman who wronged him and his family. Alongside a group of misfits, Sae-ro-yi establishes a bar in Itaewon, a popular nightlife district in Seoul, and together they navigate love, friendship, and ambition.
Kang Ji-won, a terminally ill cancer patient, is brutally murdered by her husband, Park Min-hwan, and her best friend, Jeong Su-min, after discovering their affair. Miraculously, Ji-won is transported ten years into the past, giving her a second chance at life and revenge. Determined to alter her fate, she partners with Yoo Ji-hyuk, a director at her company, and sets out to prevent her tragic end by exposing and dismantling the lives of her betrayers.
Again My Life (2022): Again My Life follows prosecutor Kim Hee Woo, who gets a second chance at life after being unjustly killed. He uses his revived existence to seek justice and take down the corrupt political figures that led to his demise. The series combines elements of legal drama and fantasy as Hee Woo navigates his new opportunities to correct the wrongs of his past.
