What happens when elite privilege meets buried truths? Hierarchy is Netflix’s latest teen K-drama that dives into the ruthless world of Korea’s richest high schoolers—where revenge, romance, and dark secrets collide.
What’s Hierarchy All About?
School—where Korea’s elite send their golden children—Hierarchy unpacks what happens when a scholarship student with a vendetta shakes the foundation of the school’s power structure.
When Kang Ha transfers in, his eyes aren’t just on grades. He’s on a mission to uncover the truth behind his brother’s tragic death. But to get answers, he’ll have to go up against Jooshin’s untouchable top clique—led by icy queen Jeong Jae-i and her unpredictable boyfriend, Kim Ri-an.
Beneath the designer uniforms and picture-perfect smiles lie betrayals, backstabbing, and secrets darker than anyone imagined.
Quick Drama Facts
Title: Hierarchy
Genre: Teen, Mystery, Romance, School Drama
Episodes: 7
Platform: Netflix
Release Date: June 7, 2024
Vibes: Penthouse x Elite x The Glory (high school edition)
Who’s Who in Jooshin High?
Kang Ha (Lee Chae-min) – The outsider with a painful past and a sharp mind.
Jeong Jae-i (Roh Jeong-eui) – The reigning queen bee of Jooshin. Elegant, powerful… and conflicted.
Kim Ri-an (Kim Jae-won) – The heir to the Jooshin empire. Charismatic with a temper.
Yoon He-ra (Ji Hye-won) – Ambitious and manipulative. Will do anything to rise.
Lee Woo-jin (Lee Won-jung) – Privileged and political, but hiding secrets of his own.
Reasons to Watch (or Not)
What Works:
Visually stunning, rich cinematography
Glamorous school setting full of high-stakes drama
Perfect for fans of dark teen thrillers and revenge plots
Short 7-episode binge—it won’t take your whole weekend
What Might Not:
Predictable at times, especially for seasoned K-drama fans
Emotional depth could have gone further
Some characters feel more like tropes than people
Final Takeaway
Hierarchy gives you the K-drama version of a private school fantasy gone wrong—power, pain, and pretty people doing awful things in designer clothes. While it might not break new ground, it is a guilty pleasure ride you can finish in one sitting.
Watch it if you loved Penthouse, Sky Castle, or just need a little elite-school chaos in your life.