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may 22, 2026
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A warm and soothing movie

A beautiful movie, in a very calm pace. It's about mutual respect and being able to make sacrifices for the sake of a child.
Also how to be honest about your feelings and your sexuality.

The movie had good visuals, it had only background music and that fitted the movie well.

The acting was very good and the mains had good chemistry and the kisses were good.
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Palabra de honor
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may 22, 2026
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One of my comfort shows

The 2 MLs had so much chemistry, their friendship/brotherhood/romance was mature yet playful, deep and meaningful. They had their differences, they disagreed but there was not a forced, prolonged separation thrown into this show, instead the characters were intelligent, patient and understanding and that is satisfying to watch. The fight scenes were beautiful, well choreographed and the music was well suited to the scenes. The costumes and colouring was also great.  I enjoyed the flirtation throughout and found it refreshing to see.

It gets a little tiring to watch  CDramas where the FL and the ML hate, flirt, fight, love and live happily ever after .. sometimes it comes off a little too forced but this show was refreshingly funny and cute. 

You can have the biggest budget, the best storyline BUT if your leads are not well written and loved then the show will fail. The 2 leads in Word of Honor .. made the show.

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may 22, 2026
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The plot was nothing new and yet I ate it up

I'm really struggling with how to rate this. The drama had a lot of issues BUT in terms of romance and vibes, it's 10/10.

The drama is about Jinzhao, the female lead who, due to a fortune-teller's prediction, was sent away to live with her grandmother. Upon her coming of age ceremony, she is welcomed back home. While dealing with family drama, and outside palace schemes, she catches the eyes of three men. Chen Yanyun, (the male lead) a powerful minister who her grandmother assists. Ye Xian, (the second male lead), an heir from a military family who has a life-long heart condition. Chen Xuanqing (third male lead), a top scholar and male lead’s nephew. As well as, Ji Yao (fourth male lead), her cousin who has doted on her since childhood and helps her throughout the story.

POSITIVE:
- Slow burn was burning real nice! Their marriage era was just as good.
- Mix of romance (at the forefront), family drama, simple palace politics and war (towards the end).
- Reverse Harem. The 4 men loved her differently and all had a significant role in her life.
- Angst. I ate up all the intense confrontational scenes.
- Fantastic fight scenes, including war scenes.
- Satisfying slaps. Probably the most slaps I’ve seen in a historical drama.
- Male lead: calculative, cunning and mature. Morally grey on the surface but it’s actually a green flag. Ci Sha played the role to perfection and Sanye has become one of my top 2026 favourites.
- Female lead: sassy and scheming. What I most loved is that she didn’t let anyone bully her. Ren Min’s best role for sure. Jinzhao has become one of my top 2026 favourites.
- Pretty cinematography and costumes.

NEGATIVE:
- There were lots of issues that were more nuanced than anything. BUT the one thing that truly bugged me was the writing between Jinzhao (FL) and Ye Xian (SML). So, throughout the whole drama, she treated him as nothing more than an ally. And yet in the end he was suddenly her “only special friend” that she suddenly cherished like crazy and displayed strong reactions for??!! The writers totally failed to show me their close bond. It felt weird that while she claimed such grand soulmate friendship, he was openly in love with her?! Look, I actually liked certain aspects of his character, but him whipping her was totally unnecessary and destroyed their bond for me. Plus his manchild behaviour was not it. The potential was there but the writing was off. It would have been better if their relationship was strictly friendship or if he was simply a devoted lead.

OVERALL:
I started this drama solely because of the hot chemistry between Ci She and Ren Min in The Rise of Ning. This powerhouse couple did not disappoint. The plot was nothing new and yet I ate it up. The heart-fluttering romance was truly the driving force in this drama, and if you are purely watching for the vibes, I definitely recommend it.

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may 22, 2026
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Right in middle of the enjoyment spectrum

This drama starts off on slightly the wrong shoe size (ha!) but eventually finds its footing. It grows on you over time.

I found the first part of the drama to be overly dramatic, slow-paced, and somewhat far-fetched, which is probably why I couldn't connect with it as quickly as I thought I would. There were many parts of the story that were teased but never fully explored, which became frustrating by the time I reached episodes 8 or 9 – it felt like too long of a tease.

That said, one aspect I really enjoyed was the portrayal of how terrible fans can be to their idols. Once again, we see a realistic approach to parasocial relationships between fans and idols, and I always appreciate that depiction in media!

While I had issues with the beginning, the second part of the drama makes up for it. The action really develops once cracks begin to form in the characters' carefully built facades, allowing the plot holes from earlier to unravel. The romance is also a sweet addition. Hoo Joon and Geun Young develop a charming love story while initially ‘hating’ each other, and I was entertained by every interaction between them. I did find the sudden development of his interest in her a bit off-putting, but I was too invested by that point to care. I also wished Geun Young had grown as a character a bit more – she seemed to be holding back even after everything she had been through, which was somewhat irritating.

On the other hand, the story between Oh In Hyung and JJ was not straightforward or sweet. I appreciated that they resolved their issues in the end, but we can't overlook how JJ treated her before their accident. He controlled her phone, friendships, career, and even her home. He was physically abusive as well. This is not a healthy relationship, and Oh In Hyung deserved so much better!

Overall, this drama is entertaining. It may not be the best thing you’ve ever seen, but it’s certainly not the worst either – it sits right in the middle of the enjoyment spectrum.

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The B Team
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may 22, 2026
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I love it. I enjoy watching it. This is my first Eunwoo show i wanna watch. It also his best acting in a show. It feels like Stranger Things with some comedy. I like it watching maybe one episode a day. I dunno it is weird, it must be heavy but feels light lol. I didnt see a lot of spidoes yet but i think this would a very good series.
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may 22, 2026
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A true masterpiece

Under the Queens umbrella was nothing short of a masterpiece. It was beautifully written with such compelling characters.
Queen Hwa-Ryeong was more than an amazing character who I believed at first would just be a mother constantly chasing after her children but she proved to be very powerful and strong without ever losing her femininity and compassion. The title was a true testament of her character. A mother who protects her children without waivering and loves them unconditionally even with their flaws.
The romance was also handled well without changing the overall tone of the story.
1000/10 would recommend this to anyone.

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may 22, 2026
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Lack of chemistry, frustrating ML & infuriating romance arc left me unsatisfied

A reddit friend told me about Shen Hao Nan having dimple. I wanted to verify so opened my iQIYI app and randomly chose this drama because I thought it was a sweet campus romance. Oh I was wrong!

What I liked:
1. Acting - I was moved by A Shang's performance during scenes of FL recollecting her past. I cried - that's unexpected. I also cried when ML realised how precious FL was to him.
2. FL characterisation - I liked her character pre and post rebirth. It's great that she reinvented herself post rebirth. I liked her character growth except that last part.
3. Confessions - FL shared her perspectives of her wasted potential in past life with ML and I was heartbroken by her insights.
4. Supporting characters - I liked FL's best friend Liu Nian. ML's brother was ok but his character was underdeveloped. I liked FL's grandfather & ML's mother.
5. Drugged - I just want to say that the treatment to ML's drugging was refreshing. I was shocked.

What I disliked:
1. Romance - I didn't like that ML pester FL for a second chance in their relationship. For a couple who had been together for 10 years, they were emotionally disconnected. I didn't buy the romance and was disheartened that FL decided to give him another chance.
2. ML characterisation - He was terrible at expressing his love in his past life. Once reborn, I found him selfish. I wish he had given FL space to grow & realise her potential without his meddling.
3. Plot - Overall the story left me unsatisfied. There were plenty of loose ends from SML's role in this whole drama to that crappy reconciliation.
4. Acting - I see chemistry as subset of acting and there was lack of chemistry between A Shang & Shen Hao Nan. Their couple scenes were awkward as though they didn't know how to play off their characters' dynamic.

Favourite scene
When FL told ML how she wasted her potential because her focus on him

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may 22, 2026
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Good one. Must watch

Good drama. I really loved the main characters storyline and their chemistry. Wish we had a more elaborative ending with a marriage ceremony but anyways...

Didn't like the other 2 couples boring as hell. 2nd couple had no Chem and they filled up half of episodes. Skipped most of theres also 3rd couple esp sml being in love with fl for majority of it.

Disliked the villain girl so much. Didn't get any consequences for her action after repeatedly doing bad stuff towards fl ml and sml. There lifes were ruined bec of her. And she instead got unparalleled supprt from fl. I skipped her when she was forgiven. Fl helping her blah blah....idiotic as hell.

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may 22, 2026
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It's a film full of quality and acting talent darma

At the very heart of this spectacular opening is the female protagonist, Li Zhen. Her character arc is nothing short of extraordinary, and the actress's performance is a brilliant, 100% perfect portrayal of resilience and determination. From the moment she appears on screen, she commands attention. We witness Li Zhen taking her first courageous, calculated steps toward monumental goal: reviving her family's legacy and reclaiming the stolen dignity and honor of her beloved father and grandfather. She does not play the victim; instead, she takes charge of her destiny with an iron will, making her one of the most compelling and refreshing protagonists in recent drama history.
This drama is an absolute gem, and it deserves a perfect 10/10 rating without a doubt. From thệ incredible cinematography to the brilliant directing, everything about this production is high quality. What stands out the most is the exceptional acting skills of the main cast. They portray their characters with so much emotional depth and dedication, making every scene unforgettable. It is deeply frustrating to see malicious anti-fans deliberately review bombing this show with low ratings to ruin its score. This beautiful piece of work represents the intense dedication of the actors and the entire production crew, and it should be judged solely on its actual merit. If you are looking for a drama with a strong storyline, magnificent acting, and cinematic beauty, do not let the biased low ratings fool you. Please give this masterpiece a chance, because it is truly one of the best shows of the year. Let's support fair ratings and protect this wonderful work!
The production quality, music, and casting are all flawless. If you are looking for a drama with high production value, remarkable acting talents, and a storyline that will keep you thoroughly hooked, this is the one. It is a masterpiece that is worth rewatching over and over again!

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may 22, 2026
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Watch this to recharge

I had a blast watching My Troublesome Star from beginning to the end. I really like Uhm Jung Hwa; she is effortlessly funny and really a good actress, and her role choices are always so interesting.

Plot**
The story tells about Im Se Ra, a popular actress who has become Korea's sweetheart, and as she is becoming more and more notorious, she gets into a strange car accident. Since then, she disappears, but 25 years later, she comes back to the spotlight with shocking revelations.

The kdrama was really a nice watch; it has a good amount of comedy and storytelling with a bit of a reality check in terms of the scary deals that female celebrities have to go through to get to the top. The story is fun, not heavy but still has a bit of drama, and it was a pleasure to see the female lead and male lead together; they worked so well, and I had seen them in another movie together years and years ago, and they had great chemistry, so I was so happy to see them again as romantic interests.

This is definitely one of those dramas you can watch easily; it's not heavy, and it's very enjoyable. The cast does a really great job; I really love the choice of Jang Da A as the young Im Se Ra. Although she is new, she is incredibly talented. I saw her in Pyramid Game and thought she was a seasoned actress, only to find out that was her debut role. She is so talented, and I hope I get to see her more and more.

Lee El, who plays the role of the antagonist, is so good. I have seen a few kdramas with her, and I think she is so underrated; she played her role so well with a bit of sassy comedy. I really disliked her character, who was so jealous and ready to do anything for fame and Lee El was so good at potraying her.

Uhm Jung Hwa, she is such a funny and talented actress; whenever I see her in the cast of a project, I am always eager to watch it as I know she is going to be funny and the story is going to be good and not going to stress my mind. This is exactly what this drama is; it’s funny but also heartfelt.

If you are looking for something that makes you relax and makes you laugh after watching a heavy dramas, I would definitely suggest this one.

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may 22, 2026
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Li Zhen proves that a woman's greates YZ's acting.

It is incredibly rare for a drama to completely captivate its audience within the very first week of broadcasting, yet this phenomenal series has done exactly that.
| can confidently and proudly state that this show is an absolute masterpiece, leaving absolutely no room for criticism. Every single element-ranging from the tight, gripping storyline and the exceptional casting to the beautifully composed soundtrack-aligns flawlessly to create an immersive viewing experience.
Even though the drama is still in its early stages and far from its final conclusion, the sheer quality showcased in these opening episodes thoroughly deserves a perfect overall score of 10/10.For women everywhere, Li Zhen stands as a powerful,Her journey strikes a deep, emotional chord because it reflects harsh but realistic societal truth. She teaches us that no matter how impoverished your circumstances may be, and no matter how much you are looked down upon, marginalized, or insulted by your own relatives and family, you must never allow their disdain to break your spirit. Instead of drowning in despair or waiting for a savior, Li Zhen proves that a woman's greatest weapon is her own competence and intellect. She inspires female viewers to rely entirely on their own inner strength, to stand tall against prejudice, and to fight relentlessly to rebuild their lives from the ground up.What impressed me the mnost is YZ's acting.
Her performance feels so natural and perfectly balanced never too much, never too little. Even in quiet scenes, her expressions and emotions speak for ... his presence is eagerly anticipated and promises to add another compelling layer to an already brilliant drama.

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may 22, 2026
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Yang Zi's acting is always on point.

It is incredibly rare for a drama to completely captivate its audience within the very first week of broadcasting, yet this phenomenal series has done exactly that. Having watched only from episode 1 to episode 6, | can confidently and proudly state that this show is an absolute masterpiece, leaving absolutely no room for criticism. Every single element-ranging from the tight, gripping storyline and the exceptional casting to the beautifully composed soundtrack-aligns flawlessly to create an immersive viewing experience. Even though the drama is still in its early stages and far from its final conclusion, the sheer quality showcased in these opening episodes thoroughly deserves a perfect overall score of 10/10.For women everywhere, Li Zhen stands as a powerful,Her journey strikes a deep, emotional chord because it reflects harsh but realistic societal truth. She teaches us that no matter how impoverished your circumstances may be, and no matter how much you are looked down upon, marginalized, or insulted by your own relatives and family, you must never allow their disdain to break your spirit. Instead of drowning in despair or waiting for a savior, Li Zhen proves that a woman's greatest weapon is her own competence and intellect. She inspires female viewers to rely entirely on their own inner strength, to stand tall against prejudice, and to fight relentlessly to rebuild their lives from the ground up.What impressed me the mnost is YZ's acting. Her performance feels so natural and perfectly balanced never too much, never too little. Even in quiet scenes, her expressions and emotions speak for themselves. She delivers every moment so smoothly that it feels completely



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may 22, 2026
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story

i liked the acting and BGM and songs and offcourse the story hower the coustume and the set is not that much feels the realistic of hishistoric drama
. my 1st korean drama which i watched in by childhood is "Dae Jang Geum" series and that level of acting , coustume,music , and set is not i found in this darama howevere overall the drama is good .
as a indian viewer i liked this drama .however i watches this drama very lately in 2026 in hindi dubbed . and also great work of hindi voice over artists
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may 22, 2026
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10/10★the heir drama 100% perfect drama

'm also learning new things about Chinese culture. I never really paid attention to ink before. In many dramas, kings and nobles use ink so casually that it seems easy to obtain, but this drama shows that ink was actually rare and required the hard work of many people to produce. It's also the first time
I've learned that ink could be used to heal wounds, which I found really interesting.For women everywhere,
Li Zhen stands as a powerful, empowering role model, offering invaluable life lessons within just these 12 episodes. Her journey strikes a deep, emotional chord because it reflects a harsh but realistic societal truth.
She teaches us that no matter how impoverished your circumstances may ho and no mattar how muc vouara loked downEverything feels polished and well-balanced. For me,
this drama truly deserves a 10/10 so far. Yang Zi's acting is one of the biggest reasons why the drama feels this powerful and engaging.

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may 22, 2026
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Urban fantasy meritocratico

Quando ho iniziato Itaewon Class ero convinta di trovarmi davanti a un revenge drama duro, realistico, quasi sociologico. Le prime puntate lo promettono davvero: discriminazione, bullismo coperto dalle gerarchie, potere economico dei chaebol, isolamento sociale, differenze di classe, senso di impotenza davanti a un sistema che protegge i forti. C’è una scena semplicissima, quella dell’insegnante che vede il bullismo e non interviene perché il padre del ragazzo è un pezzo grosso della ristorazione, che secondo me racconta la Corea più di cento dialoghi.
E infatti l’inizio funziona tantissimo, ho pensato che avrei dato dall'8,5 in su. Ha rabbia, identità, un protagonista molto definito e un conflitto morale forte. Park Sae-ro-yi non è il classico eroe brillante da k-drama: è rigido, socialmente impacciato, quasi congelato emotivamente, socialmente inetto. Sembra una persona che vive più per principi che per desideri. E questa cosa all’inizio mi aveva colpita molto, anche perché rendeva credibile il fatto che venisse percepito come strano dagli altri.

Poi però la serie comincia lentamente a cambiare... il problema principale di Itaewon Class, secondo me, è che vuole essere troppe cose contemporaneamente: revenge drama, critica sociale, favola meritocratica, romance, racconto di outsider, storia di startup, parabola morale. E a un certo punto queste facce iniziano a combattersi tra loro.
Come revenge, ad esempio, per me funziona poco. E qui forse sta il cuore della mia delusione finale. Sae-ro-yi non si vendica davvero. Resiste. Sopravvive. Aspetta. Ma non costruisce mai quella sensazione di ossessione strategica che dovrebbe avere un protagonista di vendetta. Se penso a The Glory, lì la vendetta è attiva: la protagonista orchestra, manipola, crea lentamente il collasso dei suoi nemici. In Itaewon Class invece i cattivi si autodistruggono soprattutto da soli, facendo errori sempre più stupidi e caricaturali. Lui rimane quasi sempre moralmente puro, quasi ascetico. E questo toglie tensione. Più che “ti distruggerò”, il messaggio sembra essere: “continuerò a essere una persona integra finché il sistema collasserà da solo”.
Che è un tema interessante, ma non è revenge puro!

Anche il cattivo principale, Jang Dae-hee, secondo me soffre di questa impostazione troppo simbolica. All’inizio è inquietante perché rappresenta davvero il capitalismo patriarcale coreano: l’uomo che valuta il valore umano solo attraverso il profitto e la sottomissione. Però andando avanti diventa quasi un villain da operaetta morale. Le risate, l’ossessione per la genuflessione, la teatralità continua… troppo. L’inginocchiarsi diventa una specie di pornografia morale: ogni scena deve culminare nella sottomissione rituale del potente. Capisco il significato culturale dell’inchino pubblico in Corea, ma qui si esagera fino a perdere realismo umano.

E infatti ci sono momenti che sfiorano il fantasy :la nonna usuraia che si rivela investitrice ricchissima di startup o una cuoca trasgrender che si impegna e vince gare di cucina, è lì che ho realizzato una cosa importante: Itaewon Class non è davvero interessato al realismo. È interessato al desiderio collettivo. È una favola meritocratica per una società ossessionata dal successo e dalla posizione sociale. In Corea il fallimento pesa tantissimo sull’identità personale, e credo che il drama giochi proprio su questo: il sogno che gli esclusi, i discriminati, gli strani, i poveri, possano creare una comunità alternativa e vincere contro il sistema. Esattamente come i romance forniscono speranza alla commessa o alla donna povera di poter essere notata da un chaebol.
Alcuni aspetti secondo me sono realistici e sono il punto forte della serie: la difficoltà di esporsi sentimentalmente, ad esempio, è rappresentata molto meglio di quanto facciano tanti drama romantici. Ho trovato realistico il personaggio del figlio illegittimo che ama Yi-seo ma non si autorizza nemmeno a provarci, perché interiormente si percepisce inferiore. Lì c’è davvero Corea: gerarchia, vergogna, autocensura emotiva e la vediamo in Interest of love per esempio.
Anche la romance, che tantissimi hanno criticato, a me in realtà è piaciuta più di quanto pensassi. Non totalmente ma mi ha coinvolta. E credo di aver capito perché. Sae-ro-yi e Soo-ah parlano sempre come due persone che seguono binari emotivi diversi. Si vogliono bene, ma sembrano continuamente costretti a spiegarsi. Lui con lei è sempre in modalità contenimento: “non sentirti in colpa”, “va bene così”, “gwenchana”. È una relazione di cura, di servizio. Mentre con Yi-seo succede qualcosa di diverso: non hanno bisogno di troppe parole. C’è familiarità, riconoscimento, sincronizzazione implicita. Lui con lei è più se stesso, sembra più a suo agio e Dio se sono simili, lei viene presentata come speculare a lui ma con strumenti diversi (difesa dei bulli).
Ed è qui che la serie, secondo me, trova la sua verità più forte. Yi-seo non ama Sae-ro-yi perché è bello e ama la sua struttura morale, il suo modo radicale di esporsi contro il sistema. In fondo lei fa la stessa cosa che lui aveva fatto contro il bullismo: rischia posizione, immagine e stabilità per qualcosa che sente autentico. Sono complementari proprio perché entrambi sono disposti a vivere senza adattarsi completamente. E lo dice chiaramente quando si confronta con l'altra: "Non fai altro che chiedere di cambiare per adeguarsi a te, io lo aiuto a prendere ciò che gli serve per stare bene". Questo lato della storia è fortissimo e per la prima volta è stato rinfrescante vedere una compagna-amica, solidale con cui dividere il peso dell'esistenza.
Però anche qui la serie inciampa: il "payoff"romantico arriva troppo tardi. Troppo. Per quindici episodi Yi-seo si espone completamente, mentre lui resta emotivamente congelato. Capisco l’idea narrativa: Sae-ro-yi è bloccato nel trauma e nel ricordo di Soo-ah come ultimo frammento della sua vita “prima” della tragedia. Però non c'è stata soddisfazione per lo spettatore.
Anche il finale romantico mi ha lasciata un po’ perplessa . Yi-seo è stata costruita come un personaggio impulsivo, passionale, quasi famelico emotivamente. E poi nel bacio finale sembra improvvisamente trattenuta, composta, quasi passiva.

A livello di interpretazioni però il cast regge tantissimo. Park Seo-joon riesce davvero a dare a Sae-ro-yi quella rigidità morale quasi dolorosa. Kim Da-mi è probabilmente il cuore emotivo della serie: riesce a rendere Yi-seo fastidiosa, brillante, feroce e vulnerabile allo stesso tempo. Anche i personaggi secondari spesso funzionano bene, forse perché rappresentano quella comunità di esclusi che è la parte più autentica del drama. Il villain per me è un grosso no.
Il figlio illeggittimo è stato molto poco sviluppato , come motivazione, storia, desideri, i motivi per cui passa al lato oscuro sono deboli narrativamente.
Altro problema è la struttura narrativa ciclica, che tende a ripetersi, reiterando lo stesso schema:
Jangga provoca,
Sae-ro-yi resiste,
qualcuno viene umiliato,
Yi-seo soffre in silenzio,
Soo-ah guarda malinconica,
nuovo piccolo ostacolo,
nuova resistenza morale.
E dopo alcune puntate senti che la storia gira intonro senza approfondire davvero nulla di nuovo. È lì che nasce quella sensazione di “pesantezza” Non perché manchino eventi, anzi: ne succedono continuamente ma dello stesso tipo, ed emotivamente la serie resta ferma nello stesso punto per troppo tempo. Anche la figura di So-nha è sempre uguale e la sua interpretazione si risolve in una gara di sguardi fissi,soffferente, mentre lei attende e scopri alla fine che poteva avere più agency ed essere molto più utile di Yi-Seo nei suoi piani di vendetta.
Penso che molto spesso realizzare adattamenti uguali al web toon sia deleterio , perchè su un disegno proietti meno realismo. Il disegno crea una distanza simbolica. Un attore in carne e ossa invece porta inevitabilmente il racconto verso il naturalismo, anche quando la sceneggiatura resta da fumetto. E qui nasce lo strappo percettivo.
Secondo me Itaewon Class avrebbe funzionato meglio rendendo Sae-ro-yi più umano, facendo evolvere prima la romance, tagliando alcune scaramucce aziendali ripetute e approfondendo davvero il trauma, la classe e l’identità. Perché il materiale emotivo per una grande serie c’era. Ma spesso è stato sacrificato alla fedeltà da webtoon e alla necessità di creare momenti iconici invece di vera progressione umana.
Una cosa positiva è pero che, pur essendo molto favolistico, non sceglie la soluzione romantica più nostalgica o rassicurante. In moltissimi drama il primo amore resta idealizzato fino alla fine e viene premiato quasi per diritto narrativo. Qui invece no. E questo, paradossalmente, è uno degli elementi più realistici della serie.

Sae-ro-yi non sceglie la persona che rappresenta il passato o l’innocenza perduta. Sceglie quella che ha condiviso concretamente il suo percorso di costruzione. E questa è una scelta molto coerente con una società come quella coreana. Anche Start-Up lavora tantissimo su questo immaginario: la Corea contemporanea romanticizza enormemente il self-made e il partner che partecipa alla crescita personale e professionale del protagonista. Non basta più “esserci stati all’inizio”. Conta chi regge il peso della scalata.
Ed è interessante perché da una parte il drama diventa quasi una fantasia meritocratica estrema, ma dall’altra racconta in modo molto realistico alcuni meccanismi culturali:
il sistema posizionale,
la rigidità gerarchica,
il peso del prestigio,
il conformismo,
il successo come misura del valore umano,
la difficoltà di esporsi sentimentalmente,
il compromesso necessario per sopravvivere.
Perfino Soo-ah, che per è stata frustrante da vedere, secondo me rappresenta qualcosa di molto reale: la persona che capisce il sistema, ne soffre, lo disprezza anche, ma non riesce davvero a uscirne. Non è abbastanza “eroica” per distruggersi pur di restare coerente. E proprio per questo è probabilmente uno dei personaggi più umani della serie.

Alla fine il mio voto è 7,5. E forse è un voto più severo proprio perché la serie aveva ambizioni alte. Ci sono drama molto più stupidi a cui ho dato voti simili, ma almeno non fingevano di essere qualcosa di più profondo. Itaewon Class invece promette una riflessione enorme su classe, potere, trauma e vendetta, e poi spesso sceglie la scorciatoia simbolica e melodrammatica, con un villain da telenovelas anni '90. E non basta il cameo finale a Park Bo Gum per risollevare la serie. Il paradosso di Itaewon Class è stato questo: più cerca di essere realistico nei temi sociali, più diventa interessante.
Più entra nella costruzione da webtoon morale e simbolico, più perde credibilità.

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