“The harsh reality faced by Koreans” Why BBC highly praises TVING’s “Pyramid Game”

After Su-ji and Baek Ha-rin (Jang Da-ah) embark on their game strategy, the brain battle between them, with masks off and true selves revealed, leaves viewers curious about what will happen next.

“Pyramid Game” tells the story of an all-girls high school where popularity polls are used to rank students in class, and the differential treatment leads to school violence.

In a classroom resembling a miniature version of society, where perpetrators, victims and bystanders are all mixed, the intense psychological battles and brain fights of students trying to avoid legitimate scapegoating are meticulously portrayed, garnering considerable attention.

In episodes 5 and 6, Su-ji’s resolute stance against “game designer” Ha-rin’s retaliation provided a thrilling catharsis.

Now, attention is focused on Su-ji’s next plan to end the brutal game with her friends rather than escaping alone, and whether the students of class 2–5, who have obediently followed the “Pyramid Game” so far, will make the choice to end the cruel game rather than avoid Grade F.

TVING’s original series “Pyramid Game” continues to deliver unique fun and tension with each episode, leading to enthusiastic responses.

The domestic and international reactions are noteworthy. The UK’s BBC introduced “Pyramid Game” as the only K-content invited to France’s “Series Mania”, stating, “It reveals the harsh reality faced by Koreans.“

The UK’s NME also evaluated it as a “worthwhile thriller that keeps you at the edge of your seat“.

In Korea, it has topped TVING’s weekly paid subscription contribution index, proving its hot popularity. With the actors’ brilliant performances unfolding on a solid worldview, it has attracted a large number of users, even receiving praise overseas.

The production team of “Pyramid Game” stated, “Su-ji continues to pursue her next plan to dismantle the ranking pyramid despite Ha-rin’s warnings.”

They raised expectations by saying, “Please watch Su-ji’s active activities and the gradual growth of the students of class 2–5.“

Episodes 7 and 8 of TVING’s original series “Pyramid Game” will be released on Thursday, March 14th.