TVING’s latest series, “Pyramid Game,” shows the dark side of bullying in Baekyeon Girls’ High School. Here, students participate in a monthly popularity poll, dictating the school’s social hierarchy. For newcomer Sung Soo Ji, starting with a score of zero means facing the risk of bullying and isolation.
Determined to change her fate, Soo Ji does anything she can to improve her ranking and somehow make it to the top. This journey is anything but easy, as there are many obstacles. This includes rude girls who think of themselves as the leader of the game.
Despite it seeming almost impossible to abolish this cruel game, Soo Ji and her friends keep their hopes up. They come up with smart strategies to find loopholes in the game.
A more inclusive and equitable environment for all students at Baekyeon Girls’ High School is all Soo Ji wants. Seeing the way she has been working hard for the last 6 episodes, Soo Ji’s dream might not be too far from reality now.
Recap
In Episode 6 of Pyramid Game, Sung Soo-Ji confronts Baek Ha-Rin about Myung Ja-Eun’s desire to move up from Rank F, challenging Ha-Rin’s control. With the help of Im Ye-Lim, Soo-Ji disrupts the class hierarchy, ensuring Ye-Lim’s rise to Grade A and leveling the playing field.
Ye-Lim’s influence encourages students to defy the established norms, fostering newfound interactions among classmates. Despite their success, Ye-Lim must keep her distance from Sim Eun-Jung due to their romantic feelings, ensuring their safety amidst the changing dynamics.
Sung Soo-Ji pays a visit to Myung Ja-Eun’s home, where they share a comforting moment, strengthening their friendship. Later, Baek Ha-Rin also shows up at Myung Ja-Eun’s place and begins to physically harm her.
Fortunately, Sung Soo-Ji arrives in time to rescue Myung Ja-Eun and intervenes, warning Baek Ha-Rin that she will dismantle both her and the oppressive game that symbolizes her control.
Pyramid Game: What’s Next For Sung Soo Ji?
Baek Ha-Rin manipulates Im Ye-Lim and Sim Eun-Jung by exploiting their personal relationships. She threatens to damage Im Ye-Lim’s reputation as a trainee and ruin her debut if she doesn’t obey.
Baek Ha-Rin blackmails Sung Soo-Ji by threatening to spread false rumors about her father, which could harm his career. With Ha-Rin set on ruining her life, there’s nothing that Soo Ji can do except take an extreme step that would change the way Baekyeon High School works forever.
