Writer Of Hit K-Drama Penthouse Admits That The Show's Plot "Defies Logic"

Penthouse's writer Kim Soon Ok recently revealed in an interview that she’s aware that her plot “defies logic” at times, admitting that viewers could get confused by how some “supposedly dead characters come back to life as if their zombies”.

“I’ve received an offer from a gaming company that wanted me to promote their game where characters are constantly revived (…) Maybe it’s because it fits perfectly with [my characters] who never die and manage to live through anything," laughed Soon Ok.

Netizens have pointed out that the sheer ridiculousness of the plot is what keeps them going back for more.

“The entire drama doesn’t make sense so I don’t think there’s a problem with a few characters coming back to life (…) However, the drama should be classified as a comedy makjang rather than a thriller makjang now.”

'Makjang' refers to shows that are so ridiculous their storylines are highly unlikely to exist in the real world.

Another fan of the show added: “Penthouse is the only show where I can root for someone who’s supposed to be dead. I’m the type who cries over my favourite character dying, but for Penthouse, I can pray for them to make a magical return 'cos it might actually happen.”

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