Fauna din Itaewon (2020)

Inspirational Park Saeroyi is worth 16+ hrs of your drama watching time

At first, I was not that into the show, just finished Sweet Home, and here's yet another show where there is nonsense bullying, a corrupt parent enabling their child's evil deeds, turning the child into a mini-version of themself, and the evil cycle continues on. But Park Saeroyi (Park Seo Joon). It's impossible that he will not grow on you. He's just so decent (How to be you?), which is so rare nowadays. Itaewon Class is a great inspirational underdog (revenge) story.

As the world becomes more and more chaotic, it's becoming much harder to be a stickler for the right morals and principles, as people struggle to survive in a 'dog eat dog' world. It's so easy to conform, and take the easy path. Saeyori knows the righteous path is usually the harder path, but he knows no other way.

I appreciate that the writer veered away from the usual 'Candy' heroines, both Soo Ah and Yi Seo (Kim Da Mi) are complex and driven characters, but the romance has to be the weakest part of Itaewon for me. The idea of a Romeo and Juliet type of romance between Soo Ah and Saeroyi felt more drama epic, I wished the writer showed more of Soo Ah's struggles along the way. For Yi Seo, it was hard to understand her very frank ways at first, I'm also not comfortable about the fact that she risked it all for Saeyori. Maybe I'm more forgiving in fantasy dramas than real-life setting lol.

Itaewon has an unforgettable OST that's just perfect for the motivational message of the drama. Good cast, I watched Ahn Bo Hyun in Kairos first, but he's a phenomenal villain here that comes off a little unhinged. All in all, Itaewon is more than a classic revenge story in a modern setting, it also tackles struggles of the youth and life lessons, including timely issues like transgenders, racism, business startup, and that there is no single path to success. Saeroyi is definitely worth 16 hours of your time.

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This series was very interesting! The story of this series was very empowering and motivating! The actors and actresses displayed a lot of powerful emotions and persistence in terms of displaying each roles emotions and actions with passion and care. I was immediately drawn to this series after watching the first episode! After each episode, my interest remained throughout the entire series! I was impressed by Park Seo-Joon and Kim Da Mi’s exceptional deliverance of their roles! Their on screen chemistry was admirable and adorable - waiting out til the last few episodes was a different approach but the long awaited blossom of love til the end was worth the wait! Full of passion, persistence, competence, hard work, determination and exceptional acting! What more could you ask for in K-Drama Series! :)

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This was definitely a fresh drama with a beautiful storyline that almost seems real and surreal at the same time. Inspiring, lively and unbelievable at times, is what I would describe this series. Personally, the first part of the drama was more my style, as it kept me coming back for it. Iteawon Class is a lot about Korean culture, and lets you into the newer emerging culture about business and nightlife in Seoul. A lot of viewers were quite disappointed with the ending, which is totally understandable with the whole shift in dynamics and the main point of the story. However, I dare to disagree, as the characters and the overall aesthetics are what made me fall in love with the drama. On top of that, the side characters got their little own screen time + there was an emphasis on Korean food, which looked amazing. Yes, some character development was disappointing, but it is not something major. Lastly, I found the OST very dreamy and uplifting, and now some songs are on constant repeat.

Although I thought it would not be your typical drama, it did have those cheesy Kdrama moments. I do believe that this drama is worth a watch if you are into vibrant, inspiring slice of life series!

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I think those who are giving this show a low rating were the people who were expecting a romantic comedy. Please you guys should stick to watching crash landing on you . I admit that I only started to root for the main couple during the last three episodes but the main focus is not on the romance. It's about the life struggles of a guy who lost everything and had to fight his way to the top. The side characters are also amazing and I loved how each female character was empowered and had an important role to play.

The show never gets too dark or dreary that it would make it unwatchable , the colorful streets of Itaewon and the glamorous restaurant scene of Seoul just added enough fun to balance out the sad parts. There was no scene which felt unnecessary and this show had my focus from start to end. Considering how important romance is to me in a drama the fact that I managed to enjoy it without the main focus of the show being on the love story shows how amazing this drama is.

This show had some amazing messages and I feel that I have actually learned a lot of things about life from it. The soundtrack featured more rock songs which made it different from the usual cheesy stuff we are used to hearing in kdramas. Park Seojoon outdid himself here and the actor who played the villain did an amazing job. Please do give it a chance.

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I’ve decided to write this review because this is the only way through I can express what I’m feeling right now. This drama was just one of the best k-dramas that I’ve seen in 2020 until now.

Before it was released I was very excited for this drama because of Park Seo Joon and Nara. After this aired, I’ve waited to be complete because I wanted to watch it on Netflix, and after it was complete I’ve read some reviews, which -I must admit- it made me to not feel as excited as I was at the beginning. But I told myself that whatever people say, I will watch it. And I tell you – I don’t regret anything.

Of course, I know that everyone has different tastes, which is very normal, because this is the reason why there are so many genres of dramas. And normally I don’t write reviews, but I don’t know why, this drama had a big impact on me.

I think that one of the best parts was that I didn’t feel when this drama ended. Time flew so fast, I didn’t feel it at all. It all went so smoothly and it was a pleasure to watch it.

Saeroyi was my favorite. Watching him throughout the 16 episodes has made me to reflect about my life. No matter how much hardships he has forced to endure – he was a strong and ambitious character until the end. His story it was just brilliant from the beginning to the end. His perseverance and stubborness were the best things in this drama. Park Seo Joon never disappoints me.

This k-drama is a life lesson, and I’m very grateful that I could learn something from it. I literally loved every actor and character.

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So, I just finished watching this drama and I am really impressed with how Park Seo Joon portrait 'Park Seoroyi". This is definitely a new role that he has never done before and I really loved it. I'm more into a romance-comedy show but this drama really gave me new inspiration to focus on other genres. The moral lesson was really captivating, it gave me the motivation that we shouldn't feel hopeless or say that Life is useless because 'Your life may seem repetitive. But no one really knows what could happen tomorrow. Not a single day was predictable. Some days were tough, and some days were sad. But something fun always came along every once in a while. Every day is full of excitement. Who knows? One day, your boring life might turn into an exciting one."This quote really helped me to think thoroughly about life. This drama is not mostly about romance and more into action, thriller..ish and revenge?? I really love how they made 'Lee Joo Hyung' into a transgender even though she is a female. xD In 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo' she's also like a mix of bi...?? And I like how they made her do the same sort of character. I find it funny and pretty cool. I am also shook about how they added a fi=ioreigner in the drama, in Korean dramas, they don't really add ykow foreigners and such... only as a cameo and this hopefully gave the viewers a change that everyone is welcome into the show and there shouldn't be any discrimination against other nations. This drama is mostly about the moral lesson of life, and that we shouldn't do stupid things. We tend to do stuff but we should always think of the consequences that you will get with your action. I am proud that 'Kim Dong Hee' is part of this drama, at first... I couldn't recall where I saw him but I was amused that he's getting there towards his acting career. I first saw him on A-TEEN and that short film was really Inspiring because I am as well in High school. But overall, I loved the cast, the chemistry of the actors and actresses, and I wish to see them more on future dramas. Thank you IC team!!!
People inspired me to watch this drama because I keep seeing it LITERALLY EVERYWHERE and, I am thankful because it changed me and gave me inspiration that no matter what happens in your life, always have hope, faith and TRust and that's what Park Seoroyi did!!!
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4:38PM 3/30/20

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I am not good at writing reviews and I usually don't but I had to try to write one for this drama. It's a very motivating drama to overcome anything you do in your life and realize your mistakes and overcome them, when you fall to get back up. The story 10/10! Most people are in for the romance but if you pay attention to the storyline there are so many lessons in this drama that made me realize different perspectives of life. Songs 10/10! I had to go look up the lyrics to the ost but the messages are amazing and powerful! The cast 10/10! I felt as if I was the main actor, the expression the cast put on during sad moments was so well. Overall I'd rewatch this again and again once I finish watching my other dramas this is something I'd like to rewatch for motivation.

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I don't think I need to tell anyone who is an avid KDrama watcher that PSJ has always been a fantastic rom-com actor but Itaewon Class has definitely been a great addition to his repertoire of great KDramas. Park Sae Ro Yi is a terrific character written by Kwang Jin writer nim and PSJ had done full justice to his role, he almost shocked me with his subtle emotional acting which I thought he was not able to showcase in his not so serious feel-good dramas of the past.

Now, lets come to the crux of this drama, Itaewon Class is a beast of a drama when it comes to detailed description of the wonderful Itaewon region which itself plays a character and even drives the plot forward. The dramas shows the class division between the meglomaniac rich and the hard working class using food & restaurant industry as backdrop. It really sets itself apart from other dramas on how all the characters main as well side are crucial for moving the story forward and each one of them reaches a statisfying conclusion in the end with good enough character development.As I can assure you that some of the MDL reviews here are thinking too much critically of the plot which I think is due to most Kdrama watchers being casual viewer who love more good feel and unrealistic dramas but IMAO this drama is too realistic for their taste.Its a motivational revenge story with hint of revenge & social commentary.

Romance is there in this drama but not too much but , its unique in the sense that instead of displaying affection in crude and cringe ways as most of us are used to watching in other KDramas like forced flirting, stalking, kissing, one sided love of second male lead and stupid love triangle to take revenge from each other exes, this dramas portrays love in a different manner.Here, people who care for each other don't run behind each other carelessly and cringing the F out of the situation, instead they support each other and try their level best to make each other's dream come true so quite maturity is shown when it comes to potray how ambitious people pursue their love in contrast to teenagers & adolescents who are more emotional & impulsive.

This is a pitch perfect dramas for business aspirants and shows how greed can never replace loyalty and human friendship. DanBam team shows how with dedication & hardwork one can achieve success without compromising one own morals & principles and the bromance & sismance as well as the general camaraderie between the characters was funny as well as touching to watch.

Both the female leads were great Kwon Nara looked beautiful through out the drama and her character 's relationship with Jo Yi Seo who plays the lead character of DanBam manager is specially one of a kind as I have said before you may have never seen before in a Kdrama that girls who are love rivals are not pulling each other hair apart but helping each other grow! PSJ equation with both of the girls was refreshing to see and you will keep guessing who he will end up with till a certain episode. Both the villain characters were fabulous on making us hate them and it was always a balanced battle between PSJ & villain CEO which was entertaining and unpredictable to watch.

Rest of the supporting cast got good meaty roles and through them writer nim brought some attention to Koreans bias towards transgender, foreigners & ex-convicts who want to start fresh.Kim Dong Hee of ATeen was good at his role and I am looking forward to watch him in more mature roles as he seems like a good actor but not getting roles that he deserve so far in his career. At the end, I would like to say that Itaewon Class was robbed 'Drama of the year' nom at Baeksang Awards as it deserved so but none the less its OST 'Start over' sang by Gaho will be my OST for motivating me for rest of the year.Hope for more Webtoons getting Itaewon Class like adaptations.

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I decided to write a review for this drama after talking with my friend about how I enjoyed the show but also got very annoyed while watching it.

Okay SO basically why I watched it? There's only one correct answer, you guessed it, Park Seo Joon.
Why did I finish watching it? Park Saeroyi, the only character who deserves rights.

Okay so the plot is I loved it. Instead of the normal ML becomes a CEO, and rich overnight the story gives us the little happiness of life, slowly but surely you win the race and that's exactly what ML did. Saeroyi is so strong and downright admirable I just wanna give bby a hug.

The romance was kinda meh tbh I really don't consider it an important factor of the drama. Both FL and SFL have flaws that make you want to pause and scream but you get over it. Some of the scenes were hilarious. Yi Seo out here being petty af, I live for a fearless FL. Where she's amazingly smart and talented, she does everything for ML success, shes still young, un-experienced and a lil narrowminded, at some points I wanted tape shut her mouth. But that her character, and she does get better and stats considering other people and their feelings. The most upsetting part you have a chance to kiss the park seo joon and you keep your mouth shut as if I super glued it together for you.

SFL was a wtf character like she knew what she wanted but at the same time she had no clue what she was missing out on so rip for her. The Support cast was amazing. I loveddddd Ma Hyunyi , Lee JooYoung is forever my girl crush queeennnn. Kyung Soo was also a cute. Cant forget Tony he deserved way better treaTment tbh. My Donghee soo was so cute and I'm so glad that his character Geunsoo didnt turn evil and he pulled through. A lil shout out forJang Geunwon I hated you so much you sexy psycho. He and his dad were a match made in heaven both totally crazy.


Overall except ML my fav thing about Itaewon Class has to be the unreal OSTs . Every single song a bop .
Taehyung's sweet night, imma cry bby sounds so good. Also The Rose's ost top qualtiy stuff. Through and through
Start will forever be an anthem.

Idek if my review if helpful or not. I might have either put you off completely or made you somewhat curious. WATCH IT. It may not be perfect but is a really good one and I would def recommend it as a good binge. Be prepared to fall for Saeroyi .


xoxo
rip my typos.

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