Itaewon Class (2020)
Plot: In a colorful Seoul neighborhood, an ex-con and his friends fight a mighty foe to make their ambitious dreams for their street bar a reality.
Information
Runtime: min
Genre: Drama
Language: Ojibwa, Korean
Country: South Korea
Homepage: http://tv.jtbc.joins.com/itaewonclass
Air Date: January 31 – March 21, 2020
Cast:
- Park Seo-joon as Park Saeroyi
- Kim Da-mi as Jo Yi-seo
- Yoo Jae-myung as Jang Dae-hee
- Kwon Nara as Oh Soo-ah
- Kim Dong-hee as Jang Geun-soo
- Ahn Bo-hyun as Jang Geun-won
- Lee Joo-young as Ma Hyun-yi
- Ryu Kyung-soo as Choi Seung-kwon
- Chris Lyon as Kim Toni
Synopsis:
“Itaewon Class” is a thrilling drama about Park Saeroyi, an unwavering young man who challenges the corrupt and powerful food conglomerate Jangga Group. Driven by his strong sense of justice, Saeroyi builds his own pub, Danbam, in the vibrant and diverse Itaewon district, and sets out on a path of revenge and redemption.
Episode Guide:
- Episode 1: Park Saeroyi is expelled from school and imprisoned after standing up to Jang Geun-won, the arrogant heir of Jangga Group. Upon his release, he opens Danbam in Itaewon, fueled by a desire for revenge.
- Episode 2: Jo Yi-seo, a social media influencer with an IQ of 162, joins Danbam as a manager. Together with Saeroyi and his team of misfits, including Choi Seung-kwon, they strive to make Danbam a success.
- Episode 3: Jangga Group attempts to sabotage Danbam’s growing popularity. Saeroyi remains resilient and continues to fight for his pub’s survival.
- Episode 4: Saeroyi establishes his own company, IC, to challenge Jangga Group. Yi-seo utilizes her social media expertise to promote IC and acquire Jangga’s shares.
- Episode 5: Saeroyi exposes Jangga’s corrupt practices and confronts CEO Jang Dae-hee at a shareholders’ meeting. However, he faces setbacks against the powerful conglomerate.
- Episode 6: Undeterred, Saeroyi bounces back from defeat. IC secures new investments and gains an edge in the competition against Jangga.
- Episode 7: Saeroyi and Yi-seo develop feelings for each other but struggle to balance their personal desires with their pursuit of revenge.
- Episode 8: Jang Geun-won resorts to further villainous acts to eliminate Saeroyi. Saeroyi faces a crisis but overcomes it with the help of Yi-seo and his loyal team.
- Episode 9: IC grows into a formidable company, surpassing Jangga in size and influence. Saeroyi prepares for a final showdown with Jang Dae-hee.
- Episode 10: Saeroyi exposes Jang Dae-hee’s wrongdoings and brings down Jangga Group, achieving his long-awaited revenge. He embraces a new chapter in his life.
- Episode 11: Saeroyi confesses his love for Yi-seo, and they begin a romantic relationship.
- Episode 12: Saeroyi uses his success to help those in need and make a positive impact on society.
- Episode 13: Saeroyi and Yi-seo work together to further expand IC and dream of a happy future together.
- Episode 14: Saeroyi overcomes his past traumas and finds true happiness and fulfillment.
- Episode 15: Saeroyi stays true to his values and refuses to compromise his integrity, even in the face of adversity.
- Episode 16: Supported by his loved ones, Saeroyi continues to grow and achieve his dreams, creating his own “Danbam” in the world.
Why “Itaewon Class” is Gaining Attention:
- Satisfying Revenge Story: The drama provides catharsis for viewers as the protagonist fearlessly challenges those in power and fights for justice.
- Diverse Characters: The series features a colorful cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and struggles, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.
- Social Commentary: “Itaewon Class” reflects on social issues and champions the dreams and aspirations of young people striving for a better world.
How to Watch “Itaewon Class” Overseas:
- Netflix: The drama is available for streaming worldwide on Netflix.
