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Season 1 – Itaewon Class

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An ex-con and his friends fight to make their ambitious dreams for their street bar a reality.
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Itaewon Class — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack) 07/28/2023
3/4
"Itaewon Class" is one of those rare K-Dramas where I disliked both female leads for different reasons. But it just goes to show that a good series doesn't need a loveline to hold the viewer's interest. Go to Full Review
Edmund Lee South China Morning Post 04/10/2020
3.5/5
The show serves up a mix of flawed but likeable characters, inspirational speeches on chasing your dreams, and a love triangle that for much of the series looks genuinely like it could go either way. Go to Full Review
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Davide T @RT98817521 May 7 I wanted to like this show and it starts off pretty well. But thereafter it’s just incredibly boring. Characters chemistry don’t match at all. The dialogues are so slow and painful to watch at times. Also somewhat meaningless. The story is to ridiculous that it’s tough not to let it get in the way. Guy wakes up to open a small gastropub, then wins a cooking competition and all the sudden he own a building like Google and his 3 employees are top level execs. I mean just laughable. It’s also somewhat woke, which is disheartening since I watch Korean shows to run away from that stuff. That said besides a full episode spent on this person coming out as trans (which is also hilarious since the actress impersonating her is a woman) it’s actually not over the top like US shows. Anyway save your time and watch something else like Watermelon Sugar, Weak Hero or twenty five twenty one. These shows will leave you sad that they are done. Itaewon class instead makes you glad it finished. See more Daniel j @RT31441234 Oct 11 This drama was very versi good i like the story, the plot, the romancee anddd manyy unexpected momennn bestt drama i've ever watch See more Marius M @RT53610227 04/16/2025 I am so disappointed for wasting my time with this show. It starts out fine but then the lead makes an irrational love choice that is completely out of character. See more Nitpit X @RT98652585 03/15/2024 Absolutely amazing show. Starting from the concept, this is not some shallow revenge story. This is much more than that. It's a battle between right and wrong. All characters are very very well written and so amazing, you would love to spend more and more time with them. A must watch kdrama for sure. Go for it. See more John L @RT21680827 10/07/2023 Another Korean drama you have to watch. The cast is amazing. The story is well written and keeps your attention. You want to go to the next episode at 4 am. Not sure why not so many reviews but it must be one of the best k-Dramas. See more Jessica D @RT39831262 07/13/2023 I like this show except for the side story -- the romance. I like how they outline different issues in South Korea especially racism which is a very rare and controversial topic in the country. Also, the gender topic!! Itaewon Class team are very inclusive team and have different stories which a lot of audience would relate. T I like PSJ's personality here and how diverse the characters were. I just don't like the girl she ended up with. For some reason, I found her very exhausting. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 31, 2020 Episode 1 Park Saeroyi faces very intimidating opponents during his first day at a new school, but manages to maintain his composure. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 1, 2020 Episode 2 Saeroyi spends his time in prison, devising a bold plan for his future; Soo-ah receives a tempting offer from Jang Dae-hee. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 7, 2020 Episode 3 Saeroyi encounters Jo Yi-seo, who seems to have a knack for causing him trouble; DanBam struggles to bring in customers. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 8, 2020 Episode 4 Choi Seung-kwon regrets reverting back to his old ways; When Yi-seo's night out takes an ugly turn, Saeroyi is there to help. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 14, 2020 Episode 5 Before its reopening, DanBam gets a few upgrades; Yi-seo, Seung-kwon and Jang Geun-soo have a surprise encounter at a nightclub. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 15, 2020 Episode 6 Dae-hee keeps tabs on DanBam's progress; Saeroyi runs into Jang Geun-won at the TV station; Yi-seo's mother is disappointed. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 21, 2020 Episode 7 DanBam gets an unwelcome visitor; Saeroyi approaches Kang Min-jung with a proposition. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 22, 2020 Episode 8 Bad news strikes DanBam, but Saeroyi isn't one to bow under pressure; Geun-soo learns a horrible truth; Kim Toni deals with discrimination. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 28, 2020 Episode 9 The bar's move to a quieter street poses fresh problems for the crew; Dae-hee takes an interest in Saeroyi's people. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 29, 2020 Episode 10 Jangga finds itself in hot water with the public; Dae-hee must make an important choice. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 6, 2020 Episode 11 An opportunity comes knocking for DanBam after Ma Hyun-yi makes a buzz-worthy television appearance; Geun-soo pursues what he wants. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 7, 2020 Episode 12 Saeroyi and Yi-seo meet a potential investor while navigating their latest crisis; Hyun-yi prepares for the last round of the competition. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 13, 2020 Episode 13 Geun-soo moves closer to his goal; Saeroyi and his team take the business to the next level. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 14, 2020 Episode 14 Yi-seo overworks herself, stepping into a critical role for the team's new strategy against Jangga. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 20, 2020 Episode 15 Seung-kwon pays his old boss a visit; Dae-hee receives a warning from Soo-ah, and a disturbing call from Geun-won. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 21, 2020 Episode 16 Yi-seo runs from Geun-won; Dae-hee heads to DanBam. Details
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Season Info

Director
Kim Seong-yun
Screenwriter
Jo Gwang-Jin, Jo Gwang-Jin
Network
JTBCKOR
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Jan 31, 2020