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Also known as | High-class[1] |
Hangul | 하이클래스 |
Genre |
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Created by | Kim Ji-hyeon (tvN) |
Developed by | Studio Dragon |
Written by | Storyholic[2] |
Directed by | Choi Byeong-gil |
Starring |
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Music by | Kenzie & Yi Na-il |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 16 |
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Executive producer | Kim Geon-hong |
Producers | Jeong Se-ryeong Hwang Chang-woo Cho Hye-rin |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 70 minutes |
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Network | tvN |
Release | September 6 (2021-09-06) – November 1, 2021 (2021-11-01) |
High Class[3] (Korean: 하이클래스; RR: Haikeullaeseu) is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Choi Byeong-gil and starring Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Ji-soo and Kim Young-jae.[4] The series depicts the lies, secret, mystery, suspense and hypocrisy hidden behind the perfect lives of South Korea's top 0.1% women.[5][6] It premiered on tvN on September 6, 2021, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:30 (KST) till November 1.[7] The series is available on IQIYI for streaming in selected locations.[8]
The series ended with highest rating of 5.7% for the final episode as per Nielsen Korea.[9]
It is about the fibs and hypocrisies hidden behind the perfect lives of the women who live in the top 0.1 percent bracket of the society. It builds the suspense and mystery around those who live it.
Song Yeo-ul (Cho Yeo-jeong) is framed for her husband's murder and she loses everything. Nam Ji-seon (Kim Ji-soo) is the star among the mothers at the international school where the children of elite go. Danny (Ha Jun), a former ice hockey player is a teacher at the school. Hwang Na-yoon (Park Se-jin), a single mother who is the only one friendly to Song Yeo-ul. Cha Do-yeong (Gong Hyun-joo), a washed-out actress follows Nam Ji-seon around because she wants to be in the limelight.
On March 11, 2021, tvN confirmed that Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Ji-soo, Ha Joon, Park Se-jin, and Kong Hyun-joo will be appearing in the drama High-class.[28] Later in March Kim Young-jae, Lee Ga-eun, Lee Chae-min and Kim Ji-yoo joined the cast.[16] On July 28, the script reading site was revealed.[29]
On June 9, 2021, Gong Hyun-joo posted photos from the filming of the drama.[30]
High Class | |
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Soundtrack album by
Various
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Released | 2021 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Dawn" | Ruach | Ruach | Paige | 3:34 |
2. | "Dawn" (Inst.) | Ruach | 3:34 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Ready For Your Love" | Kenzie | Kenzie | Kriz | 3:20 |
2. | "Ready For Your Love" (Inst.) | 3:20 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Blue" | KENZIE, Lee In- il | KENZIE, Lee In- il | Onew, Elaine | 3:51 |
2. | "Blue" (Inst.) | KENZIE, Lee In- il | 3:51 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Stay Alive" | December 32, Ruid (Llwyd) | Kim Tae-young, Sung Hyun-taek | Suran | 3:08 |
2. | "Stay Alive" (Inst.) | Kim Tae-young, Sung Hyun-taek | 3:08 |
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Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||
1 | 718 | 757 | 748 | 932 | 650 | 869 | 903 | 892 | 1001 | 1034 | 1035 | 851 | 1025 | 1012 | 1075 | 1155 | 916 |
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea[35]
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[35][36][37] | |
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Nationwide | Seoul | ||
1 | September 6, 2021 | 3.221% (1st) | 3.445% (1st) |
2 | September 7, 2021 | 3.379% (2nd) | 3.437% (2nd) |
3 | September 13, 2021 | 3.342% (1st) | 3.286% (1st) |
4 | September 14, 2021 | 3.986% (1st) | 4.295% (2nd) |
5 | September 20, 2021 | 2.953% (1st) | 3.195% (1st) |
6 | September 21, 2021 | 3.856% (1st) | 4.171% (1st) |
7 | September 27, 2021 | 4.193% (1st) | 4.604% (1st) |
8 | September 28, 2021 | 4.489% (1st) | 4.983% (1st) |
9 | October 4, 2021 | 4.376% (1st) | 4.283% (1st) |
10 | October 5, 2021 | 4.924% (1st) | 4.859% (1st) |
11 | October 11, 2021 | 4.832% (1st) | 5.192% (1st) |
12 | October 18, 2021[a] | 4.254% (1st) | 4.732% (1st) |
13 | October 19, 2021 | 4.922% (1st) | 4.693% (1st) |
14 | October 25, 2021 | 4.792% (1st) | 4.911% (1st) |
15 | October 26, 2021 | 5.079% (1st) | 4.824% (1st) |
16 | November 1, 2021 | 5.700% (1st) | 5.781% (1st) |
Average | 4.269% | 4.418% | |