High Class[2] (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.[3] The series depicts the lies, secret, mystery, suspense and hypocrisy hidden behind the perfect lives of South Korea's top 0.1% women.[4][5] It premiered on tvN on September 6, 2021, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:30 (KST) till November 1.[6] The series is available on IQIYI for streaming in selected locations.[7]
The series ended with highest rating of 5.7% for the final episode as per Nielsen Korea.[8]
^Park Dong-je (March 11, 2021). "'하이클래스', 조여정·김지수·하준·박세진·공현주 출연 확정 '시선집중'" ['High Class', Jo Yeo-jeong, Kim Ji-soo, Ha Jun, Park Se-jin, Gong Hyeon-joo confirmed to appear in 'Focus on the Eyes']. Break News (in Korean). Retrieved June 8, 2021.
^Kim Seong-hyun (June 2, 2021). "'슬의생2'→'유미의 세포'→'지리산' tvN 라인업 공개… 전 세계 드라마팬 공략" ['Sadly Life 2' → 'Yumi's Cell' → 'Mt. Jirisan' tvN lineup revealed Targeting drama fans around the world]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved June 8, 2021.
^Seo Ye-jin (August 7, 2021). "'하이클래스' 조여정, 파격 애정씬→국제학교에서 마주할 삶의 민낯은?" ['High Class' Jo Yeo-jeong, a shocking love scene → What is the bare face of life you will face at an international school?]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2021.
^Kim Jeong-jin (November 2, 2021). "상류층 여성들의 성장과 연대 그린 '하이클래스' 5.7% 종영" [5.7% of ‘High Class’, which depicts the growth and solidarity of upper-class women, ended]. Yanhap News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved November 2, 2021.