Itaewon Class (2020)

The ratings were high and first few episodes were awesome. I had great expectations after i started but highly disappointed afterwards.

Story:
The story was very good during the first half which is where most of the positive points come from. The friendships, trust, protecting people, learning from each other, growth - things were perfect in the beginning. The characters, cast, momentum - everything was going great but it went completely downhill from there. The show had a lot of potential but lost its way in the middle. My favorite character used to be Geun Soo. His character had so much potential to grow and contribute. I didn't understand why writers forced him to turn bad. His character wasn't like that. He was originally sweet, caring, compassionate and forgiving. Unfortunately, in the middle, writers took the track in a totally different direction. I didn't like how Saroyi and Yeo So totally ignored his feelings when taking revenge or even in the end towards the finale. Yeo So became very annoying. I loved her character but there weren't real learnings for her. She did good things just for her boss and never was shown actually learning her lessons. Remained inconsiderate till the end especially to Geun Soo. Geun Soo deserved much more. Didn't like the 7 year and 4 year leaps too. The growth of the company was much easier than expected. Expected more challenges there. Ending was horrible. Saroyi and Yeun So had no chemistry. I would have preferred Saroyi with none of the woman. Janggak Co was number 1. Could the chef really beat them so easily in the competition! Many things like that put me off.

Acting/Cast:
Cast did a good job in terms of acting. Yeun So gave a powerful performance as well.

Music:
Music was good.

Rewatch value:
I don't think I would rewatch it because by the end of it, I got really frustrated and wanted it to just end. First few episodes are wonderful.

12 episodes should have been good enough.

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First part is good but is rushed the second part

We watched the series to prove that he does not need to kneel down to those disgusting people. If he would do that just for a girl he magically love why can't he do it for his father which means EVERYTHING TO HIM. For the story? Well that makes the story shit. The pub was supposed to be used to achieve his goals and in that goal he has Oh Soo Ah in it (did not happen because of sudden changed of heart which is kind of a bad decision because he loved and treated Yi Seo as a little sister), To Destroy the Jangga Co. (somehow managed to achieve by destroying its core but decided to buy it), To destroy and make Chairman Jang and His Son apologize. (Make an old sick man on a cancer kneel before him which makes the whole awaited moment became the most pitiful moment, which is hard to swallow even if you know what that old sick man did at the momment). We also watched and I certainly enjoyed how the pub goes bigger and bigger by a single step but suddenly the time skip, also turns out that they stopped clashing with the Jangga Co. which makes no sense at all. Starting something and suddenly stop for a break and let the little pub grow bigger without us interfering. THAT IS THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT being bullied by the powerful just because they hated your guts, but then after sometime well actually no let's let them do their thing even he put my beloved planned successor in bars and after being humiliated by being 2nd on a tv series that hurts our pride because we are and we SHOULD be always at the peak, let us not be bothered. I mean WTH its the perfect time to take your move because he actually did something for you to get on your nerves then decides to do nothing. Now there is Soo Ah where was the first love the one who waited 15 years, the who knows it all and been there all the time but don't have feelings but actually do for Sae Ro Yi enjoying their rivalry but did not like both of them to win (LOL) being in the enemies side while being a dog of the enemies boss but was actually a helping hand. She is one of the reason why Sae Ro Yi wants to destroy the Jangga Co. because of what they did to both of them which is forgotten by the time. Did not get chosen, but here is the thing she also waited for the 15 years did not dated anyone, and is safe to say did not have a single relationship, INSTANTLY falling to a chef from the palace (LOL).

The pub arc was good the only reason why I finished the last two episode because the building the pub from the very beginning while trusting your co workers to achieve things step by step was the best. I was thinking on how he can manage to defeat the No. 1 in the industry (which came out that its not a good way). First I was shocked that Seung Kwon beat the ass out of Sae Ro Yi when he is such a fighter (shows in the school days and should gain more punch when he's done all those job) but turns out to be an elite fighter him self that fills out the hole, and all the club moments were the best you can see them as a true co workers and it is God damn satisfying. Hyun Yi was the best! she resembles the looks of Jeongyeon of TWICE and acts boyish and I actually thought that she was a girl acting as a he but I AM DEFINITELY WRONG! I am a new fan of hers actually immediately search her to see if she is not a real thing but thankfully she a real SHE, going on her acting is so good and the being bad at first although cliché comes up good and the actually winning the contest is just satisfying. Toni is a needed additional he made the pub story more interesting the only thing is that his father was an idiot for not noticing they are RICH, or is just lying to Toni for no reason at all. Yi Seo on the building the pub is a good character which did care if her feelings is not returned and was clearly rejected the "it's not a business" thing but in the end swallowed and does not make sense at all, moving on she is really good at her role as a psychotic manager who will do anything to make the pub the No. 1 in the industry. Thought Geun Soo have invested in the "IC" and will use that as a card for later issue like how Sae Ro Yi did but turns out that was never an option and him being the instant villain is not that good choice because it was for naught. Geun Soo was suppose to be searching for someone to lean on and forgot all the things they've been through and the I belong to DanBam not in the Jangga Co. just for NOTHING. Soo Ah is also good at her role, being around at the pub while being boycotted is good (for me atleast) and actually being nosy on the pub makes the rivalry enjoyable.

Overall
It was a ok KDrama, if they just don't rushed it and expanded the grow the little pub little by little and get another season for better story it will be one of the best but the time skip really messed up.
Actors/Actresses is the best and did what they are supposed to do.
Music is great it can really hype the situation up.
But I don't really think I would rewatch it if not for the pub arc.
It was a roller coaster ride if it not ended like that would be much more fun.

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First of all, I really think that the most popular review of Itaewon Class on MDL, written by user manicmuse, sums up pretty much everything about the show rather perfectly. I have always been lazy to write a lot, especially when someone else has already said almost everything I wanted to say. With that in mind, I'll try to spare as little effort as possible on this.

I'll start with saying that I'm no Kdrama expert. If anything, I'm a total newbie. That is to say that, I've no means nor any intention to compare the show or the actors to anything else. Now coming to the point, I did think of Itaewon Class as rather interesting in the start. But it went on to become unstable from interesting and then nonsense from unstable. While the first 4 episodes of the show builds upon the premise to give you hope, the final 4 epsiodes just ruins pretty much all of your expectations. I know it's called drama for a reason, but you expect it to satisfy the least of your expectations. On the contrary Itaewon Class managed to do practically everything I dislike towards the end. I actually do think that it's quite incredible in itself, not gonna lie. A story that could've become a lot with better handling and a romance that doesn't make much sense is self explanatory for everything the show did.

All that said, I actually do expect most people to like this, as I know my tastes are quite weird in itself and that the very thing that drives me to dislike this is what people usually love to see. But if I meet someone with my tastes and have to recommend it based on a scale of 1-10, I'll give it a 0, not because the show is particularly bad, but because I don't want someone else to feel the disappointment I felt. Just know that it's not everyone's cup of tea and watch without any expectations in particular, and that'll help you either really like it or at the very least not be disappointed.

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Itaewon Class shows us how to LIVE truly LIVE! The characters were beautifully put together. I can barely find the words to describe how beautiful this drama really is...! THE OST, lays down the emotions of the scene and ugh makes the film so life changing. The story line!!! Love the twists and turns. The relationships between the characters were excellent. I put this drama as #1 of my favorite dramas ever! (And i have seen many, many good shows!) This tear-yanking show really shows the meaning of life. The most beautiful quotes... i just cant! Please DO watch this! I looked over it because it didnt seem my style but darn! I was wrong. New perspective on life coming out of watching every episode. LOVE LOVE LOVE! ♡

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I recommend this to all Kdrama fans if you are just planning to watch this. Please watch it right now the last episode will be airing tomorrow so You can now watched it with no delays I mean by waiting for the next episode to be released. IT IS A MUST WATCH DRAMA OF 2020. Park Seojoon portray the role very well even his hairatyle suits him though. Kim Dami which is Jo Yi Seo in the drama is really amazing a bad ass female lead but when she's inlove We can say she changed a lot. This drama shows injustice that might happening in the society nowadays. Respect for LGBTQ society which is really admire too. Respect (not racist) for those people like Toni in the Drama (a African man who lives in Korea). You can learn also in this drama that even if you are ex-convict expelled in school or had unlucky life it is not the end of the world so I AM TELLING YAH ALL TO WATCH THIS. A WORTH IT DRAMA

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This may be unpopular but I can already see from another review that I can't be the only one thinking it. I have watched every drama Park Seo Joon is in and each one was enjoyable/entertaining/well-acted with mostly likeable/tolerable characters. Movies he has done are also great, he's a good actor. Until Itaewon Class.

12 episodes in, the unlikeable characters have become increasingly irritating to watch, especially Yi Seo. Park Seo Joon is the only one holding this drama and even then his character this time is naive and so idealistic it's eye-roll worthy. I find myself rooting for evil Jangga boss and his sons instead, that's how irritating the protagonists are. Too bad, I really want to like this drama because anything with PSJ is usually good.

Not sure if I will even finish watching, at 12 episodes with just 4 more to go I'd probably power through just to conclude and be glad that it ends, unlike other dramas which has left me sad that it ends.

Sadly, this is nowhere near as enjoyable as Crash Landing on You.

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Had everything but 'class' ...

Ah .. where to begin.

I went into this without even reading a synopsis, dove on into the murky water.

And what murky water it was.

First episode was .. interesting.

I feel the 1st person visual experience of the dad's accident was not needed; made me cry (my own dad died in a car accident).

The villainous son had such an odd look to him - almost like a modern joker in Korean form.

I can't put my finger on it, but his look was just off throughout.

I kind of felt bad for him b/c he was clearly mentally sick due to years of abuse.

Which brings me to the bad dad, the owner of Jaanga (or however you spell it).

He said he started the company so his family would never starve YET he starved his family of the most important thing - love.

He was horrendous to everyone around him, especially his sons.

And do people really get away with slapping others in front of a whole board meeting?

Such odd concepts of abuse scattered about that seem almost over kill (for lack of a better word).

He was a vile creature and the actor portraying him did a great job pulling off the sliminess of the character.

The ML was nothing too special - his feelings were kind of all over the place in the end.

And what was with the romance angle?

His first love choice was just weird; selfish, self centered, and grossly contradicted his core persona.

Then the FL was obnoxious, had horrible hair (distracting throughout), was creepy stalker-ish with ML, completely unprofessional, and her overall role was just ridiculous.

How is a teenager (with no societal status other than social media followers) leading corporate big wigs around, calling the shots?

And then the "woke" concepts they tried to fit in this ... *smh*

There were several that could've been left out.

The story was all over the place already and the side issues were flung in there with no rhyme or reason.

There was no chemistry, no romance, very little solid story to go off of, and outlandish business scenarios.

The music was not that great .. intro song grated my nerves.

Eh .. it was a weekend watch that ended up not being very enjoyable.

Just more garbage churned out by Netflix.

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I started watching this drama for my great love for food, cooking and Park Seo Joon and I just finished it. I wanted to write a review for a long time but I waited to finish this. IT IS PERFECT. The story is really nice and refreshing, with the right amount of drama and cuteness. Everything makes sense and you won't skip even one thing. The caracters are amazing, with great development, everyone even the side characters has a backstory. They use great with all the seriousness and in the right directions themes like powerful yet sensitive women (Ms. Kang, Grandma, Soo Ah, Yi Seo etc), a black character and a trans character in the main cast. I never saw something like this in any other drama. And the cast was perfect for everyone, with special credit to Park Seo Joon and the "Jang family" Yoo Jae Myung, Ahn Bo Hyun, Kim Dong Hee. Also, really good soundtracks with a lot of emotions.
And as an architect, I really couldn't forget the really nice scenery and plans. A lot of Itaewon and you feel like you are there even if you never went.
Overall it is a really nice drama which ends with a comforting feeling. No character is good and bad, make mistakes and underastands the meaning and the concequences of them. Besides, that's how life works.

(I'm sorry for any mistakes. English is not my first language)

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The premise is intriguing. It's trying to explore people between humanity and trying to survive facing of prejudice in social class and status in society. It trying to explore about how much human would do in the worst situation in social standing, versus someone who already achieve so much, and has acknowledge high status in social standing. There is both opposite reaction between the way Soo Ah and Sae Ro Yi choose path in other to rise and being accepted and succcessful . And it's intriguing aspect in the narrative that never explore succesfully. It lack great effort to dig deeper and the writers certainly playing safe. Sae Ro Yi, someone who has so many handicap in earlier episode to achieve his goals, suddenly achieve so much and has so many advantage , so is the story, as if refusing to get deeper, and end up less believable. And in the end, they are losing track in the third act. . Some character action and development felt contrived and inconsistent. Well, After this, I really become appreciate a writers who attempt to write a very well written complex character, dare to take a risk in the myth of losing audience. Nice attempt though. I understand of what the writers want to convey, but it's just never reach the potential and feels less belivable in execution, in terms of writing and the direction.

But thankfully, the unconvincing plot get helped by the strong performances from Yoo Jae Myung and Ahn Bo Hyun, who make a really convincing villain, and a reliable acting from the rest of the cast. Or else skip this drama and don't wasting your time,

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What I think about this series

Ep 8 is on fire. That complex move that the directors, screenwrighters and producers put in there is so cool. Its like trying to make us think if Yi-Seo is actually joining the other team or not.
Basically I am jungshook at the twist plot, I mean... When Yi-Seo entered the Jangga.Co's building. My heart stopped beating due to the fact she is the main character so she cant betray the male character but my mind has so many doubts. But like is she planning to do something to their business or what because this hold for new episodes to be uploaded is nerve-wracking. But I think she has a trick up her sleeve since she likes Park Sae Ro Yi.

Favourite Part:
When I was spectating the Behind The Scenes of 'Itaweon Class' there was this scene-they were suppose to kiss but they were joking around and making fun of each other. Also when Yi-Seo kiss-blocked Soo-Ah and mentioned the 'Criminal Law Article 32' but then thinking about it she kissed him as well so she basically- I love her.

Ending:
Oh also people ahould stop thinking Yi-Seo is self-centered or selfish but basically thats her character, role. So people shouldnt say that they thinkbis the actress that makes Yi-Seo bad. I am sure enough that those peopld are no better than her. Anyways if u think she is cringy always remember nobody is perfect.

Thanks for reading.

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This is not for you if you don't like Jo Yi-seo

I did like the concept of the drama. I was absolutely in love with the story of Saeroyi vs. Jangga. I was wholly involved in the story about Saeroyi's path for revenge. And I especially loved Soo-ah! You got to see a lot of character depth in her, and her inner conflicts about right and wrong.

Here's the thing though. I did not like Jo Yi-seo in the slightest. It was such a pity because I like Kim Da Mi! But I did not enjoy her character one bit. She was rude toward everyone. She was the type that would use people as long as they could do something that would benefit her. She was the "cool" girl that everyone adored with her huge social media following and extravagant lifestyle.

I think this show appeals to people who strive to be like Yi-seo. A lot of people liked her because she was hardworking and "badass". But honestly, she was not a nice person at all. Badass Female Lead doesn't need to mean Mean Female Lead. In the end, she didn't care about anyone except Saeroyi. I don't wanna spoil too much, but she had been largely offensive towards almost ALL of the characters. She willingly belittled most of the show's characters, just to get closer to Saeroyi. Her apologies were so lousy, yet all the characters ended up loving her anyway, which I didn't understand. Everyone I have talked to about this issue says that I just don't properly understand her character, but I really cannot see what I am missing. I wanted to like her but, sadly, I just couldn't. And it ruined the show for me.

The show had some good themes, even though I might have found the ending incredibly unsatisfying. I would not rewatch it though. At all. It was the kind of drama that once I was watching it I would enjoy, yet when I wasn't watching it, it would be hard for me to even press play. It took me a very long to finish it because I had to force myself to watch it. I honestly wouldn't recommend it, but if you like Yi-seo, this is for you.

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Park Seo Joon is known to be one of the greatest actor in S.Korea but in this drama he proves even more. Super galing, dalang-dala ako sa emotions nya, he deserves an acting award in this drama. This drama is about revenge in a good way and tells you to never give up in life instead use your weaknesses to be one of your motivation to become successful. I super love Saeroyi's character. And the team Dambam's teamwork is also very inspiring. Since the start of the drama one of the character that I also loved is Yi Seo, this badass chix never gave up in expressing her love to her boss.
And I am so happy that Saeroyi managed to be successful and found the love of his life.

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