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So going in i guess i wasn't expecting anything.I watched this drama without knowing what all the hype was about. I won't make this review super long.Just the main points.STORY:It was a refreshing break from the usual rom-coms and a pretty impressive story i would say. Though some elements of the story may seem unrealistic (like come on how convenient that a ex-convict with little education ends up finding a bad-ass genius who willingly helps him) , it's a show after all i guess. I did find what happens in the last few episodes wholly unnecessary though i guess the makers decided to wrap up the very long revenge saga in this way. I do wish it had been done better but we can't have everything.
CHARACTERS: I actually love the characters. There are the good ones ,the straight out villains,the struggling with conscience villains and the gray characters that belong nowhere,much like in reality. I did feel like some of the characters had potential to be much more(Yes I'm talking about Kim Da Mi) . But overall they did a pretty good job of showing the struggles and development of most of the characters.
MUSIC: If the osts aren't wholesome and true to the theme of the drama i don't know what is. I honestly still listen to the playlist to this day. It's my go to when i want to give up and need to push myself. I love the music. The ending song being sung by V is just another unexpected sweet addition to an already spectacular playlist.
So a lot of people had problem with the romance track in this drama. But i personally liked it. For the most part atleast. You guys have to remember that romance is not the main theme. So obviously there wasn't much of it. A lot of people said that the good story was ruined by needless romance but one of the things i actually admired about this drama was the fact that it didn't let romance interfere with the characters goals. Ambition always took the front seat and the romance was mostly bonding. Overall i would say it's a good watch.
As to rewatch value, I will definitely go back to watch the revenge sequence if not the whole drama whenever i want to get all fired up
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ok! i must admit. this drama was on my watch list and i only wanted to watch it because of the transgender character but once i watched the first episode i fell in love with the actors. the acting was 10/10 and the storyline was not something out of mind. i mean i normally don't like korean romantic dramas cause i think they're cheesy a lil bit but this one had the balance and more real. there wasn't any rich and spoiled boy character only the self-made ones and seriously i learned so much from this drama. i study business and successful people's lifestyle and for sure the storyline was so good and real.not to mention the soundtrack. Gaho is the best and i think he deserves more acknowledgment.
i already rewatched it 2 times since november and it's worth it!
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Wow
I really enjoy watching it and its take from me only 1 day to finish the whole 16 episodes, the revenge story its so amazing, you see park how he is a strong guy while he lose his father and years from his age in the jail also he not finish the high school because Jang ga corp. But he come back with belive in trust and people around him till make them fight for him and one of them fall like crazy in his love because she protect and love him so much i really love her role if she not exist in park life i dont thing he capable to achive his dream.I really recomnded for anyone who have free time and want to enjoy then watch & enjoy in this drama.
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Itaewon, we need to cook
Itaewon, we need to cook.As a show about revenge, pride it was pretty entertaining and engaging.
There were some points where nothing was really happening or when they bait you into thinking someone will betray someone at the end of the episode. Which was kinda pointless since it would just mean the ending of the plot. The ending is abit unsatisfying, but the lack of compelling subplots, next to a much more engaging main story makes this abit easier to digest.
The development of some of the characters was quite good and made sense most of the time.
The main character is likeable and has a really nice personality, as well as understandable flaws. The acting is quite good, especially from the president of Jangga. The main female character was very iritating to watch because she reminded me of someone I knew. Toni is the best character.
The music is pretty good but not as dramatic or iconic as something like Descendants of the Sun.
The title drop, despite being somewhat organic, was abit lacking and didnt feel as satisfying as some other titledrops.
Overall, an enjoyable watch, which I supplemented with a bag of nongshim shrimp crackers.
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A magnificient masterpiece
Itaewon Class is a drama that deserves to be watched by all. Not because I have a slight soft spot for Park Seo Joon (a sweetness to look at through his physique and acting) but because it deals with several themes that are still a problem in the world but especially in Asian culture in general (except for some points).First of all, and this is one of the major points of the story, he tackles the problem of social classes. From the first episode, we can see that the "weak" are obliged to submit to the economically strongest, letting their whims pass or keeping silent in front of them. But Park Sae Ro Yi, a character played by Park Seo Joon, will prove the opposite by opposing Jang Geun Won, son of a Jagga leader. Of course, as everyone suspected, everything does not go well for him and he ends up in prison, shortly after his father's death, for beating up Jang Geun Won, the person responsible for his father's death. Then everything becomes a "logical sequence" of events, that is, a perpetual fight between Park Sae Ro Yi and Jang Dae Hee, the president of Jagga, all sprinkled with a love story (although this later becomes a secondary one).
Two other themes, important to me, are also discussed, one of which is particularly touching to me. Racism and transidentity. These subjects are major points in the news nowadays. Numerous movements, already existing for some time, have become much stronger in the fight against discrimination, racism, homophobia and so on. I think it's quite good that the producers have introduced these subjects into the series, making it more striking because they are still problems that society has to deal with but doesn't want to address, as if they were still taboo. Obviously, they are not the first to have addressed these facts but they have tried to have a positive impact on the current mentality. Being black or transgender does not make people less human. It has always been there and it won't stop anytime soon, so we might as well accept it and live with it.
As far as acting is concerned, there is not much to say. It was a marvel to watch. I don't think it was perfect, but overall the selection of actors was the right one. All the characters in this series brought a little extra, both the main and secondary characters, and that's pretty rare to see, especially when, in most cases, the secondary characters are only there to help out with problems that one of the main characters may have, or just bring more problems than they already have. In Itaewon Class, the secondary characters had an existence of their own, independent of that of the main characters.
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Amazing, I’m speechless
I seriously didn’t expect this to have many bad reviews, and when I came here and saw them I was like O_o what why? Cause I loved the drama. Except for one ep, the whole drama was freaking amazing. The story about revenge and the love story also fit together, I admire how it isn’t made of cliches and actually focuses on all aspects of the show. I loved the suspense too, of what would happen next. The acting was great, and of course seo joon never fails to disappoint. I loved the diversity, the inclusivity and variety of different aspects too, plus the heartwarming moments, like in danbam, were just perfect. Also I wanna go to itaewon now :))Was this review helpful to you?
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Hard Work Pays Off
His attitude and his hard work...he is such a good man with a strong goal and zeal.I don't like Soo Ah even though she has a goal she shouldn't be like that and should have supported him and been with him through his hardships and thats what people say right one will find you while you are chasing the wrong one.Yiseo is talented and supported him and been through the rough times and proved that in everyman's success there is a lady behind.A good Story doesn't require any romance but there is love.I totally liked this drama.I have seen many Park seo joon's dramas but this stand's front and now he became one of My Favorite Actor and Oppa ❤️❤️.Was this review helpful to you?
A must watch!
This is one of the best Kdrama I’ve watched. When I fist heard about it I thougt it’s just another love story like other kdramas right now but when I started watching the 1st episode I can’t stop watching another episode. I also became a fan of PSJ because of his amazing acting in this drama! I love the storyline coz it’s not your typical Romantic drama, it is full of emotions! You should be emotionaly prepared when you watch it. The Soundtrack is also the best! I’ve been listening to it again and again! Love it!Was this review helpful to you?
Seeing Park Saeroyi (Park Seo-joon) constructing his life based on injustice was a lesson. His motivations always are revenge and this made him reach great things, money, friends, respect... But even with all this, his life always was sour. He wasn't satisfact with nothing until realizing the value of his life and what really moved your heart. On the other hand, we had President Jang (Yoo Jae-myung), that started your journey with the right ambition, but in the middle of the way lost his principles and let this ambition drag him to the end of the well. Saw this journey was pretty intense and made me reflect on my own ambitions and what can move me. Still reflecting on this. Without talking about the important topics that were trate in the drama, as preconception with gender and color of skin. If here in Brazil this is topics that still are delicate, I imagine the impact of this in Korea.
But talking about the production... The recent dramas are doing a great job showing visceral things to the audience. The places, the acting, the OST... Everything was very good and impressive. I loved Kim Da-mi as Jo Yi-seo! What character! She was totally consistent and funny! I love to have a female lead that was insensitive for once, even when she was totally crazy about Saeroyi. I'm not saying that this was healthy or that I agreed with this behavior, but I thought was new entertainment between so many female leads that look the same. Recently we have the amazing Ko Mo-young on "It's okay to be not okay", but I still thought Jo Yi-seo more unpredictable and different.
I love the close and how they put the heal of Saeroyi as a priority. We have romance and friendship, but the peace of Saeroyi with himself was the most remarkable thing. And how this journey tasted? Just sweet!
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Happiness. The warmth I share with you.
I cannot even begin to explain how heart wrenching and emotionally uplifting this drama was. This drama has to be one of the most unique ones I have watched till date and without doubt it has secured a tight spot in both my heart and rewatch list. I have watched a lot of dramas in my seventeen years of existence and this has to be one of those rare dramas that literally has everything I have wanted in a Kdrama; LGBTQ represantation, a culturally diverse cast as well as complex characters with determination. The romance between Park Saeroyi and Jo Yo-seo is just a warm little bonus that made my heart melt.Was this review helpful to you?
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Finally
At last a kdrama with a tiny bit of romance that didnt make me want to smash my tv!!! An edgy drama with good characters, plot and the slightest bit of romance (rather than the usual absolute smothering of romance that kdramas are ruined by). Female leads didnt get all mushy and destroyed and played a stromg major role in the entire story. And best of all the cute, unlikely romantic winning female, actually got the guy in the end! Its been a long haul through a mountain of absolute dross to finally find this diamond of a series (strong girl Bong Soon at last has someone else on the podium)Was this review helpful to you?
