The collaboration of actor Song Hye-kyo and writer Kim Eun-sook resulted in a brutal revenge drama with an unforgiving ending that received a warm response from viewers. Part 2 of "The Glory" rose to the third position in Netflix's global rankings within one day of its release on the 10th. The story follows Moon Dong-eun's (played by Song Hye-kyo) quest for revenge against her perpetrators, including Park Yeon-jin (played by Im Ji-yeon) and her friends, after suffering violence in her school days. Part 2 received a positive response globally, ranking third in Netflix's TV program category and first in 26 countries, including Bolivia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, and Korea.
Kim Eun-sook expressed her admiration for the second part's script, which was written exceptionally well. Part 2 depicts Moon Dong-eun's refreshing revenge with the help of Kang Hyun-nam (played by Yum Hye-ran) and Ju Yeo-jeong (played by Lee Do-hyun). Park Yeon-jin retaliates and causes Moon Dong-eun more pain by using her mother as a new pawn. However, the end is bittersweet as Moon Dong-eun succeeds in her revenge against Park Yeon-jin and other perpetrators, and Park Yeon-jin is imprisoned in a correctional facility when the truth is revealed. Moon Dong-eun finally achieves her desired revenge and finds glory and peace.
Celebrities who watched "The Glory" praised the drama, and Time Magazine evaluated it as a narrative about bigger social inequality that both teenagers and adults can relate to, focusing on the mental pain that school violence victims who were not protected by adults experience as they grow up. During a recent talk event, Song Hye-kyo expressed her gratitude for the positive response, despite the challenges of attempting a new genre.
The success of "The Glory" can be attributed to Song Hye-kyo's bravery in attempting a new genre and Kim Eun-sook's ability to deliver great works consistently. Their meeting was certainly the right decision.
