Itaewon Class (2020)

Started out well but turned out annoying

the start of this drama I really loved the cast and the story and the whole aesthetic of the show, the character and issues brought to screen was done really well but towards the middle everything turned south, the story writer really messed up .....ahhhhh. What annoyed me the most was character development of pretty much all the characters, it could have been sooo much better instead they dragged the characters and story to be stuck in this cliché love triangle and the bright characters in the starting of the show are then shown as just jealous and pathetic losers. The story went from a group of these amazing young people working so hard to achieve a goal and how wanting to seek revenge can bring out all sorts of things from a person to this pathetic love story. eww. I love watching park see joon and he did a great job along with all the other actors but cannot believe how they thought the ending story line was good enough to bring to the audience, I just can not like this drama, I tried to finish it but I just can't continue watching it.

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[insert the lady gaga "talented, brilliant, incredible etc" meme]
When I asked for perfection this is what I mean
When I asked for a powerful power couple this is what I mean (Yiseo step on me)
During this global pandemic, I found myself watching Itaewon Class and I realized that everything else did not matter anymore because Park Saeroyi is the only man that matters today and tomorrow.
The characters are compelling, the plot is well written, the soundtrack is amazing.
I do not have any complaints, this was truly great.
Also the side characters were great and I am so happy they talked about trans people and racism in SK.

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Wow, what a show! Itaewon Class delivers the hype around it with phenomenal acting and gripping story, along with a few nice twist and turns in the plot. I finished the show in less than four days, with a normal KDrama series taking at least ten days - that's how addictive it was to watch - perhaps the first ever drama I will re-watch too. The backstory to the present day, I don't think I would have changed anything with the plot and outcomes, it was brilliantly crafted.
A few think this show is overhyped but I personally strongly disagree, I think everyone should watch it to see how they feel about the show but I think it's a masterpiece. Itaewon Class has changed my life's perspectives.

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A quick review...

Wow people really get into big write up reviews, like it was an assigned something something word essay. Anyways, don't expect a great ending. I enjoyed the protagonists and the story, but the antagonists seemed underdeveloped. Some of the dialog got me so bored I would fall asleep at one or two points in the middle of each of the middle and ending episodes The ending seemed so peculiarly disconnected that the storyline seemed to be taken over by another writer or something, just to get the final episodes over with. Did a junior high school student take over the story ending? This lost 1.5 stars because of the last two episodes. It would have been nice to see a little of the the growth and development Dan Ban.

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It was a very good but extremely flawed drama!

I watched Itaewon Class, and although the story isn't exactly original, it was told in a unique and special way. I was initially drawn to the show because of the cast, but what I loved the most was the unique vibe of the characters and the world the writer created. The drama felt so woke that I seriously wondered if it was a Kdrama or a typical American show. It starts out as a motivational story of misfits coming together to fulfill their epic revenge plans, and in the last few episodes, it focuses on romance, which felt a bit forced even though I did enjoy the couple. The villains started as run-of-the-mill entitled characters but became more over-the-top and cartoonish, especially Jang Geun Won. The ending was poorly handled, feeling like things just happened instead of following a coherent narrative flow. The saving grace might be the main character, who is extremely likable, even though at times he felt like a lucky idiot, and I say that with love.

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I saw the series listed on Facebook. I passed it several times because it just didn’t seem that good at that and I thought that it was saying taekwondo class. So I kept passing it. After a while I just decided to give it a shot and try to watch at least one episode. Let me tell you that I could not stop at one. This series is most certainly not about a real class but it is about having class and showing class and so much more. The cover image of the series somewhat lead you to believe that it is about competition and competing in battling and different things of that nature. That’s what I gain from the cover image however what I got from episode one all the way to the end with something completely different. This series is about so many things that we encounter every day or people around us and counter every day. It is about sticking to your values Values and beliefs, loyalty, friendship, unity, patience, revenge, love, tragedy, overcoming, justice, diligence and wisdom. This series had it all.

I have watch so many shows over the last few weeks but this one is by far the number one pick for me. I will admit that my genre is usually historical romance but every now and then I will watch action and sometimes mystery. This one honestly tops all of those. this is an absolute mess watch. For anybody who has ever been wrong or suffered an injustice and for anyone who’s ever had others doubt their ability to succeed this one is most certainly for you. I loved it absolutely loved it.

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Something different

This is one of those dramas where I skip a lot but at the same time, I love it. Even when I skip some scene I will still understand what is happening. The story itself is eye-opening. You might feel like you are connected with one of the characters. The casting is amazing. I love how there is a black person in this drama. I hardly ever seen black or African people in a Korean drama usually it all white. people. ( this is only my opinion so please don't hate me ) The rewatch value for me is half and a half...... I think maybe in a few years I come back and watch it again. This is something that is different from what I watch usually. Ost is the best. I love the intro song just listening to it makes you think back what has happened in the drama. This drama a lot talk about a topic that I haven't seen in the drama which is transgender. I feel like this drama talk about a lot of topic wherein reality is not easy to open about.

sorry if this review did not help a lot.

( this is all my opinion please don't I guess me )

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Watch it for how to value the time and what can you do with it.

This is fantastic most heart warming , tear jerking , motivating drama. I have had minimum of hundred times emotional tears hearing the dialogues, thats how powerful they made the performance and conversations to be.

The choices ML makes and explanations he gives really a eye opener for me that made me wonder as a dilemma what would i do in those situations.

one thing which turned out to be super cliche and unbelievable was that the DanBam chef who doesnt even have any culinary experience and had been criticized for making poor dishes, Turned out to be Best pub contest winner against all best pubs in the nations among all other experienced and talented cooks , cmon give me a break .

Eventhough i was unsure how to feel about the Soo Ah character and most times i even felt bitter and kinda hated her, I would have still preferred if she and the ML got together at the end , which would be much more satisfying since he has waited and maintained celibacy for 15+ years in her life for him.

YI soo although she made a good performances and been a vital part of the success , the chemistry was really lacking between the ML and eventhough i felt they should be lovers in the beginning, in the end my mind changed and i was rooting for Soo Ah.

it was literally the title of the drama and the plot summary had made me put this on hold for 3 years from watching even though i knew this drama is a huge success.

Anyways i am glad i watched this and totally a worth a watch just for how Good they portrayed the ML role and stood up for Goodness in the world.

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The story is unpredictable, unconventional, and promising. Itaewon Class tackles different social issues which are very relevant in Korean society. Each characters have a different story to tell. These characters have their own distinct pain and suffering, but that what interests me the most. Their pain becomes a tool for them to be connected, and battle the pain as a team. However, the ending was a big disappointment on my part. I think the ending should have been grander. More so, I think Saeroyi should have been more empathetic and humble to his enemies. But overall I enjoyed the series

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This Changed my Perspective on Life

This show has changed my perspective on life. Never have I watched a show and felt truly changed after watching it, but Itaewon Class achieved that for me. Yes, this story is about revenge, but it's more than that, it's a story about a guy who has a goal and believes in it so strongly, that he will do anything in his power to achieve it. And while this premise is expected of a revenge tale, he works toward his goal by creating strong bonds of trust, friendship, reliability, and a sprinkle of stubbornness.

He is able to build and care for a community of friends who gather around him and support him because he returns the same care and consideration to them. He aspires for them to be better while also trusting their competence to improve. He recognizes a value in people who would otherwise be outcasted. And in that recognition, he is set so far apart from character leads in other K Dramas, and in TV in general.

He not once deviates from his ideals, values, and core essence. He, as a character is written to be very strong and focused. And Park Seo-Joon's portrayal is powerful, emotional, and real. He even inspires me to want to believe in him. I've watched so many revenge plot shows and I have never wanted a character to win as badly as I wanted him to. You can clearly tell he is a genuine character who deserves the validation of overcoming an enemy who did nothing but attempt to destroy his life. The pain he endured repeatedly was layered throughout and built up to a satisfying turning point for Sae-ro-yi in the 15th episode. The portrayal of Park Sae-ro-yi was heartfelt, emotional, and quite inspiring. That he was willing to study his opponent's success, compliment his rival's competency, and even show respect under fire...Park Sae-ro-yi is a world-class character with a heart of gold.

Jo Yi-Seo is another character who captured my heart. She stood for Sae-ro-yi from the moment she liked him and became such a great advocate for the ML and the people he loved. I loved her growth, her change from being a rude sociopath to a rude, but lovable manager. Her strength is in the love that she allows to completely change her and inspire her to improve the world around her. Her world, being DanBum pub, with Sae-ro-yi and the rest. She's an unforgettable character.

The cast works very together, great chemistry all around. The acting was convincing as well. I often found myself stressed, worried about what would happen next!

This is my first review I've left, but this show moved me so much, I needed to write this. I want to see more kdramas follow in their footsteps. .

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