Series synopsis
The Escape of the Seven, also known as 7인의 탈출 is a South Korean drama mystery television series that premiered on SBS on September 15, 2023. It ended on May 18, 2024. It was created by Kim Soon-ok. It stars Uhm Ki-joon, Hwang Jung-eum, Lee Joon and Lee Yu-bi.
The mysterious disappearance of a girl brings together seven people from all different walks of life. They all have an intertwined connection to her disappearance in the most horrific, unfathomable, and despicable way. As money drives them to their greed, lies, and delirium, they face divine retribution as they struggle for their lives in a picturesque revenge. How far will they go to claim their innocence, and will anyone make it out alive?
Premise
The mysterious disappearance of a girl brings together seven people from all different walks of life. They all have an intertwined connection to her disappearance in the most horrific, unfathomable, and despicable way. As money drives them to their greed, lies, and delirium, they face divine retribution as they struggle for their lives in a picturesque revenge. How far will they go to claim their innocence, and will anyone make it out alive?
Premise: The day the rain of lies poured. The fire pit is here.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Uhm Ki-joon as Matthew Lee
- Hwang Jung-eum as Geum Ra-hee
- Lee Joon as Min Do-hyuk
- Lee Yu-bi as Han Mo-ne
- Shin Eun-kyung as Cha Joo-ran
- Yoon Jong-hoon as Yang Jin-mo
- Jo Yoon-hee as Ko Myeong-ji
- Jo Jae-yun as Nam Cheol-woo
Supporting cast
- Lee Duck-hwa as Bang Chil-sung
- Yoon Tae-young as Kang Ki-Tak
- Jung Lael as Bang Da-mi
- Min Young-ki as Lee Hwi-so
- Seo Young-hee as Park Nan-young
- Kim Ki-doo as Joo Yong-joo
- An Eun-ho as Hong Man-du
- Han Bo-reum as Noh Paeng-hee
- Jeong Da-eun as Ji-ah
- Eom Ji-yoon as Yoo-jin
- Jang Ha-kyung as So-yeon
- Kim Hyun as Yoon Ji-sook
Guest cast
- Kim Jeong-ha as Bang Hyun Woo
- Shim Ji-yu as No Han-na
- Yang Mi-seon as Reporter
- Chae Dong-hyeon as Choi Mi Nam
- Jeong Sun-mi as [Funeral attendee]
- Kim Ri-won as Mone Fan Award MC (Eps 5)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 27, 2024 | March 27, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 17 | September 15, 2023 | November 17, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 16 | March 29, 2024 | May 18, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 27, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Da-Mi Leaves with Her Mother Da-mi, a young high school student with a heart condition, leaves her adoptive parents to live with Geum Ra-hui, her biological mother. When Da-mi arrives at Ra-hui's place, she is overwhelmed by her riches. However, she soon starts to wonder if her mother's intentions are genuine after an incident with her affluent grandfather. |
September 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Bobble Incident After a humiliating incident at her new school, Da-mi faints in front of Chil-sung's house. Meanwhile, Mo-ne attracts the attention of multiple entertainment agencies after a stunning audition, including La-hui. However, a rumor surfaces online that could potentially destroy everything she has worked for. |
September 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Da-mi Leaves La-hui Da Mi leaves La Hui and promises she won't let her receive any money from her grandfather. Meanwhile, Scarlet Letter spreads rumors of Da Mi and her stepfather's promiscuous relationship, causing widespread outrage and chaos. To make things right, Da Mi takes things into her own hands and calls everyone to the park. |
September 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Min Do Hyuk Returns The six that held hands with K, the absolute evil, for survival at the crossroads of good and evil live lavish lives in return for Min Do Hyuk's betrayal. However, they are slaves to K and have lost their freedom. Meanwhile, Min Do Hyuk opens his eyes out of a coma he fell into from the explosion he suffered on the rooftop. |
March 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Preview of “Dear D” Matthew promotes TIKITAKA's new missing children application, Children Home. During the campaign, Myoung Ji's daughter, Erica, gets abducted. Meanwhile, the movie preview is just around the corner, and Monet worries that the mistakes she made in her life will get exposed to the world. Although she tries to stop the preview from showing, the preview event opens its doors. |
March 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
Do Hyuk Reveals His Face Min Do Hyuk removes his mask and shows himself to Sim Jun Seok, who can't believe he is alive. He is furious that Do Hyuk's trickery got him to clear the charges against him, and he gathers everyone to uncover the traitor. However, Do Hyuk makes his move by winning the hearts of the public, who go crazy over him and his story. |
April 5, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 15, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 18, 2024 |
| Status | ended |