Itaewon Class

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Itaewon Class

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Itaewon Class is a critically acclaimed 2020 South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung and Kwon Nara. Based on the webtoon of the same name, it follows an ex-convict's quest for revenge against a powerful food conglomerate while pursuing his dream of opening a restaurant in Itaewon. The drama became a global phenomenon on Netflix, praised for its themes of perseverance, social justice, and diverse representation.

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Achievements

  • ★ Achieved peak nationwide rating of 16.548% on JTBC
  • ★ Won Best Drama at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards
  • ★ Park Seo-joon won Best Actor at the 2020 Brand of the Year Awards
  • ★ Became one of Netflix's most-watched Korean dramas globally in 2020
  • ★ The webtoon it's based on won the grand prize at the 2017 Korea Manhwa Contents Awards

Fun facts

  • ✦ The drama's OST 'Start' by Gaho topped music charts for weeks and became a viral sensation
  • ✦ It was one of the highest-rated cable dramas in Korean television history
  • ✦ The series sparked a surge in tourism to Itaewon district in Seoul

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