Hierarchy is a highly gripping romantic mystery K-drama that debuted on the global streaming platform Netflix on June 7, 2024. Ever since the series’ release, the audience has been curious whether the drama is based on a webtoon. To answer the question, the show is not based on or inspired by any webtoon or book.
Although there are several webtoons of the same name, none are the inspiration or base for the K-drama Hierarchy. Chu Hye Mi has written the drama series, while well-known television director Bae Hyun Jin has helmed it. He has previously directed notable K-dramas, including Start-Up and Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow.
Netflix K-drama Hierarchy: Is it based on a webtoon?
As mentioned earlier, Hierarchy is not based on or has not been adapted from any webtoon or book. Some webtoons have the same title as the Netflix K-drama series. However, they are not the source or base for it.
Hierarchy takes place in a fictional and highly esteemed private school in Seoul, South Korea, Jooshin High School. The wealthy conglomerate Jooshin Group has established the high school. Students from prestigious families and higher classes of society who are chosen at birth are not allowed to attend Jooshin High School. A 0.01 percent of the students, considered the top tier, have massive control over the law and order of the school.
This group includes the first daughter of the Jaeyool Group family, Jung Jae I, and the successor to the Jooshin Group, Kim Ri An. Another individual in this powerful group is the youngest daughter of International Yoon, Yoon He Ra. The group also includes the second son of an influential political family, Lee Woo-Jin.
The invincible world of these privileged students at Jooshin High School begins to shatter when a transfer student, Kang Ha, joins the school. Behind his innocent exterior, Kang Ha hides a secret. The series takes viewers on a suspenseful, thrilling ride.
The lead cast of Hierarchy includes Roh Jeong Eui, Kim Jae Won, Lee Chae Min, Ji Hye Won and Lee Won Jung. Viewers can steam the K-drama on Netflix.
