GIVE IT A SHOT!
To start off, this story is a complete cliche. Just a normal revenge plot with a complicated love triangle. But that's where the negative aspects of the show end. (even though many might consider it enough to drop the show, I suggest all give it a try)I absolutely loved Itaewon Class as a whole. It had everything I was looking for in a Kdrama and more. First off, this drama isn't much on romance. Even though I mentioned earlier that it has a complicated love triangle, the romance aspect of this show is close to nil, which I really appreciate for some reason (considering the fact that I'm a huge romantic, it surprised me that I came to like it). The charm of this show lies in the bonds of friendship and trust the characters share among themselves. The loyalty, the hard work and the genuine nature of each character won me over and what topped it all off was the perseverance of the main lead. The female lead was so cocky and imperfect but so raw as a human being. No one is perfect with the way they think and the character of the female lead proved that right. I had mixed opinions on various characters throughout the course of the drama but in the end, I was able to make a firm decision on all of them.
The acting was definitely incredible. Especially the actors who played the antagonists were really good at what they did. The OST of this drama is worth going on everyone's playlist that every track suited the scenes they played it along with.
The plot could have been better but the number of laughs and smiles that came out of me and the anxiety the show gave me makes up for all the plot holes I came across.
Definitely worth a watch.
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Great storyline but kind of slows down
It was a very long time ago that I watched this drama, but from what I can remember I really liked it. There were a lot of great life lessons in this drama and I think that's what made it so enjoyable. I also loved the friendship between everyone and how caring they were to eachother. I am so so happy that they ended up together in the end and I don't think I could have seen it any other way. I don't think I would watch it again, as it didn't really keep me on the edge of my seat. I think one time was plenty.Cet avis était-il utile?
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Great idea. Average execution.
I think I should begin by of course applauding this drama for its activism, if it can be labelled as that. Kim Tony was a surprising addition to me, as I've never really seen a kdrama get so far into how black people are treated in SK. It was interesting, but only really dealt with in like 1 or 2 scenes and then Tony's character was doomed to fade into the background. I then have to talk about Hyun Yi, the transgender MTF character in the series. The actress is stunning, and was very good at making me feel for her character too. I loved her scenes, although I think at the end she ultimately met the same fate as Toni and faded into the background, as I guess her character was not deemed as important to expand on as the dreaded love triangle (square? more?). Another shame.Onto the main actors. Park Seo-Joon did amazingly well from the very start. His "crying" scenes pulled me out of it at times, but that's a minor criticism. The revenge plot is what had me so invested in this drama and what ultimately stopped me from dropping it a few episodes early, and it was ultimately the acting chops of Seo-Joon, Geun Won and Jang Dae Hee that had me on the edge of my seat at many times. The two villains were excellent at making me want to punch them both in the face. Perhaps a bit lame in how typically "evil" they were, but a joy to watch all the same. I only wish the drama had focused a little more on their storylines, especially towards the very end of the drama.
Jo Yi Seo and Oh Soo Ah. When Yi Seo came on the scene, I honestly loved her. She seemed very bad-ass. Shame they completely destroyed her character and made her into a lovesick fool, much like Sae Ro Yi. I don't even want to talk about the love triangle too much, as it annoyed me to no end. It took over all other plot by the end and made everything else seem unimportant. Sae Ro Yi rejects Yi Seo all series long and shows no genuine interest in her, then in the course of 30 minutes falls irreversibly in love with her and coldly rejects the woman he's held on a string for the past 15 years, proceeding to have flashback upon flashback of their time together (I've already watched the series - I don't need to see it all again in flashbacks when we're reaching the climax of the show?) and seemingly leave all his dreams of revenge behind for her all of a sudden. The actors also show no real chemistry, making the pairing cringe-worthy to say the least. I actually ended up wanting him to be with Soo Ah, especially after finding out she'd spent the last 10 years compiling information to help the guy who just threw her to the side like she meant nothing lmao.
I can't keep going on like this or I'll be here all day. To summarise, the revenge plot is a great one and the drama starts of very well, but as usual with many many dramas, the awful romance overtakes it and ruins the character development of all characters involved (I refuse to discuss Geun Soo, my baby). I definitely wouldn't re-watch this, although i will say i rated it so highly for its really good start. plus the ost.
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이태원 클라쓰
조광진 작가님 : 축하하고 감사합니다!^이태원 클라쓰(2020)를 봐야할지 고민이신가요?
캐릭터 박새로이(박서준) - 그에 대한 부정적인 댓글을 읽었다. 하지만 그의 캐릭터는 이렇습니다. 당나귀, 슈렉입니다! 전체 시리즈의 유일한 결함.
캐릭터 오수아(권나라) - 그녀는 우리 모두를 속였고 확실히 모두가 의심했습니다. 아름답고 황홀한 모든 사람이 생존해야 하지만 모든 것에는 대가가 따릅니다. 이기심은 결국 비용이 많이 들 수 있습니다.
캐릭터 조이서(김다미) - OMG! 그것은 조용히 쇼를 지배했습니다.
바보 같은 드라마를 만드는 대가는? 무능력.
PERFECT 드라마를 만드는 데 드는 비용은 얼마입니까? 존경.
왜 완벽한가요? 대부분의 드라마를 보면 시청자를 존중하지 않는데, 어떤 사람들은 픽션이라고 하는데 왜 나쁠 수 있습니까? 아니면 파괴될까?
여기 이 드라마에서 나는 끝까지 존경받았다.
두 번째 시즌은 필요하지 않습니다. 모든 것을 파괴할 수 있습니다.
내 평점은 10점!
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It was great, then it was a little what the fuck?
I watched this for mainly 2 reasons: 1. Park Seo Joon 2. Everyone kept saying how great this show was.And not gonna lie. It IS great.
It keeps you hooked to the end. However, it seems to have very high standards as a kdrama, but the last two episodes were kinda... what? NO SPOILERS, but some things that happen in the last 2 episodes are a bit... unrealistic and weirdly plotted.
But the ending is great, so if you're unsure on whether to watch it, I'd say watch it and judge for yourself!
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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 :))Cet avis était-il utile?
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