The Glory: Season 1
2022 · 16 episodes · ★ 8.1
What Season 1 of The Glory
Moon Dong-eun dreamed of becoming an architect, but brutal violence at school forces her to drop out. Years later, she lands a teaching job at Semyeong Elementary School, where the daughter of Park Yeon-jin, the leader of the group that bullied her, is a student. From that position, Dong-eun plots revenge against her tormentors and against the classmates who watched the abuse without intervening. The story unfolds in Seoul and focuses on the strategy the protagonist builds step by step. Created by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho, the series stars Song Hye-kyo and explores the lasting toll of school bullying and the need for accountability.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Episode 1
Tormented by her high school classmates and with nowhere to turn for help, Moon Dong-eun sinks into despair before deciding on a new mission in life.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Shin Ye-eun, Son Sook, Lee Hae-young
1x02 Episode 2
With Park Yeon-jin's wedding on the way, Dong-eun's revenge rolls out according to plan. Meanwhile, a fateful encounter at a hospital takes place.
Starring: Oh Ji-yul, Song Na-young, Ahn So-yo, Gu Da-song
1x03 Episode 3
After securing the services of an amateur sleuth, Dong-eun uncovers scandalous secrets that she leverages for the next phase of her scheme.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Lee So-i, Son Sook, Song Byeong-geun
1x04 Episode 4
Already on edge over the past resurfacing, Yeon-jin grows more anxious when she learns about her daughter's new homeroom teacher — and of a sudden death.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Shin Ye-eun, Lee So-i, Heo Dong-won
1x05 Episode 5
While Ha Do-yeong comes across an intriguing game opponent, Yeon-jin realizes her deepest secrets are at stake when she tries to intimidate Dong-eun.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Heo Dong-won, Son Sook, Lee Hae-young
1x06 Episode 6
Son Myeong-o's sudden absence causes tension in the friend group. Dong-eun finds her trust in Kang Hyeon-nam tested.
Starring: Heo Dong-won, Son Sook, Lee Hae-young, Son Ji-na
1x07 Episode 7
Dong-eun shares her traumatic past with Joo Yeo-jeong, who has unfinished business of his own. A new plan is put in place for Hyeon-nam's daughter.
Starring: Oh Ji-yul, Jeon Su-ah, Choi Soo-in, Kim Jung-young
1x08 Episode 8 Mid-Season Finale
Do-yeong meets with Choi Hye-jeong to find out more about his wife — and her past. Yeon-jin digs into Dong-eun's private life.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Shin Ye-eun, Lee Hae-young, Song Byeong-geun
1x09 Episode 9
Questions arise over Myeong-o, Dong-eun gives Yeon-jin a chance to come clean about her past, and the circumstances of Yoon So-hee's death are revealed.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Shin Ye-eun, Lee So-i, Lee Hae-young
1x10 Episode 10
Yeon-jin threatens Hyeon-nam after discovering her involvement with Dong-eun. Yeo-jeong devises a way to get the truth out of Yeon-jin.
Starring: Heo Dong-won, Son Sook, Lee Hae-young, Jeon Su-ah
1x11 Episode 11
Hye-jeong finds an incriminating recording on Myeong-o's tablet, and Hyeon-nam receives an unwelcome visitor as she prepares to send her daughter abroad.
Starring: Heo Dong-won, Lee Hae-young, Son Ji-na, Oh Ji-yul
1x12 Episode 12
Dong-eun's end game comes into focus as she sends Jae-jun a troubling package and orchestrates a plan to take down Yeon-jin and Lee Sa-ra.
Starring: Heo Dong-won, Lee Hae-young, Son Ji-na, Oh Ji-yul
1x13 Episode 13
As Sa-ra and Yeon-jin deal with the aftermath of their crumbling reputations, Dong-eun learns the details behind Yeo-jeong's private struggles.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Shin Ye-eun, Lee Hae-young, Song Byeong-geun
1x14 Episode 14
Yeon-jin and Shin Yeong-jun panic over Myeong-o. Dong-eun takes care of a lingering problem. Yeon-jin's mother schemes to remove a threat.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Shin Ye-eun, Lee So-i, Son Sook
1x15 Episode 15
Do-yeong issues an ultimatum. Dong-eun demands a piece of evidence be handed over. Yeon-jin attempts to do damage control after old videos appear online.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Shin Ye-eun, Son Sook, Song Byeong-geun
1x16 Episode 16 Season Finale
As the final pieces of Dong-eun's revenge plot slot into place, she considers what comes next — and what it will mean for Yeo-jeong.
Starring: Hyun Seung-min, Son Sook, Lee Hae-young, Son Ji-na
Season 1 Cast
Lee Do-hyunJoo Yeo-jeong16 episodes
Im Ji‑yeonPark Yeon-jin16 episodes
Yeom Hye-ranKang Hyeon-nam16 episodes
Jung Sung-ilHa Do-yeong16 episodes
Kim HieoraLee Sa-ra16 episodes
Kim Gun-wooSon Myeong-o16 episodes
Oh Ji-yulHa Ye-sol13 episodes
Lee Hae-youngShin Yeong-jun11 episodes
Son Ji-naHong Yeong-ae11 episodes
Ahn So-yoKim Gyeong-ran10 episodes
Son SookLandlord8 episodes
Kim Jung-youngPark Sang-im8 episodes
Shin Ye-eunPark Yeon-jin (young)7 episodes
Jeon Su-ahAhn Jeong-mi7 episodes
Park Ji-aJeong Mi-hee7 episodes
Song Na-youngKoo Seong-hee7 episodes
Heo Dong-wonTeacher Chu6 episodes
Seo Woo-hyeokSon Myeong-o (young)6 episodes
Jeon Jin-ohShadower6 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of The Glory
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of The Glory?
Season 1 of The Glory has 16 episodes.
When did Season 1 of The Glory premiere?
Released on December 30, 2022.
Where to watch Season 1 of The Glory
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 1x09, «Episode 9», with a 8.8.