Itaewon Class (Drama - 2020)

이태원 클라쓰 (i-tae-won keul-la-sseu)

Directed by Kang Min-goo (강민구), Kim Seong-yoon (김성윤)

jTBC | Airing dates : 2020/01/31~2020/03/21

16 episodes - Fri, Sat 22:50
Synopsis
"Itaewon Class" is based on an original web-toon about a son whose father, a CEO of a restaurant business, passes away and who goes through many obstacles before he starts his own restaurant in Itaewon.

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Park Seo-joon
박서준
As
Park Sae-roy
(박새로이)
Kim Da-mi
김다미
As
Jo I-seo
(조이서)
Yoo Jae-myung
유재명
As
Jang Dae-hee
(장대희)
Kwon Nara
권나라
As
Oh Soo-ah
(오수아)
Kim Dong-hee
김동희
As
Jang Geun-soo
(장근수)
Ahn Bo-hyun
안보현
As
Jang Geun-won
(장근원)

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[HanCinema's Film Review] "Itaewon"
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The Ever-Changing Park Seo-joon
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[HanCinema's News] "Itaewon Class" Creator Requests That his Work Not Be Used for Political Purposes
2020/04/07
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2020/04/06, Source
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From Yoo Seung-ho to Park Bo-gum and Yoona, the 90s-Born Are Coming
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Ahn Bo-hyun in Talks to Join Drama "Kairos"
2020/04/06, Source
Actor Ahn Bo-hyun is considering the new MBC drama "Kairos". "Kairos" is a fantasy thriller drama about a man who is in shock after the kidnapping of his young daughter and a woman who lives a month in the past, struggling to save the ones they love,...More
[HanCinema's News] Seo Eun-soo Cast for "Missing: The Other Side"
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Lee Joo-young Says the "Itaewon Class" KakaoTalk Group Communicate Daily
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[HanCinema's News] Webtoons Demonstrate Commanding Influence in Current Drama Market
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2020/03/31, Source
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[HanCinema's News] Park Seo-joon Unveils New Hairstyle
2020/03/31
Park Seo-joon appears to be saying goodbye to his trademark bobbed hairstyle, as the actor showed a new side of himself on Instagram on March 31st. In a post coupled with text saying 'pretty minibag' Park Seo-joon demonstrated a very different kind of haircut,...More
Solbin to Star in "Backstreet Rookie"
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Laboum's Solbin is starring in "Backstreet Rookie". She's starring in "Backstreet Rookie" as Jeong Eun-byeol, younger sister to Jeong Saet-byeol, played by Kim Yoo-jung. Jeong Eun-byeol is a pretty, but rowdy high school student and this character contrasts that of the usual characters played by Solbin,...More
[HanCinema's News] "Itaewon Class" Tops Good Data Report for Fifth Week in a Row
2020/03/25
In the latest iteration of the Good Data Report "Itaewon Class" has topped out the report's social media engagement metrics for the fifth straight week,...More
[HanCinema's News] Old Pictures of Kim Da-mi Emerge
2020/03/25
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[HanCinema's News] "Itaewon Class" Tops Content Power Index for Influencers
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[HanCinema's News] Kim Da-mi Cracks a Million Instagram Followers
2020/03/24
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[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/24, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Kim Da-mi and Park Seo-joon, The End of "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/23, Source
Actress Kim Da-mi left a touching message for the end of "Itaewon Class". She posted a picture on Instagram on the 22nd with the caption, "Thank you for your support in "Itaewon Class",...More
100% Synchronization... Park Seo-joon Gifted With "Itaewon Class" Picture
2020/03/23, Source
Actor Park Seo-joon was gifted a present from Kwang Jin, the writer of "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/19, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
"Itaewon Class" Lee Joo-young, "I'm Nothing, I Do What I Can"
2020/03/18, Source
Actress Lee Joo-young was featured in the fashion magazine Harpers Bazaar. She posed in damp hair and simple outfits,...More
[HanCinema's News] "Itaewon Class" Tops Nielsen Report for Third Straight Week
2020/03/18
The latest influencer report from CJE&M and Nielsen Korea shows "Itaewon Class" is once again at the top in terms of most talked about dramas on social media,...More
[HanCinema's News] Dual Red String Themed Posters Released for "The World of the Married"
2020/03/18
Promotion for "The World of the Married" has kicked into high gear, as the upcoming jTBC drama hopes to take advantage of the strong lead-in offered by its soon to be completed predecessor "Itaewon Class". The latest posters from the drama have an ominous theme, even as they used red string imagery,...More
[HanCinema's News] "Itaewon Class" Depublicizes Closing Event Due to COVID-19
2020/03/17
On March 17th persons close to "Itaewon Class" confirmed that the popular drama's closing rollout would be significantly downscaled due to COVID-19. Originally "Itaewon Class" was going to hold a special closing event to celebrate the drama's completion. Press, among others, were to be invited to partake in the festivities,...More
Webtoon-Based Dramas "Meow, The Secret Boy" and "Rugal", What's the Next "Itaewon Class"?
2020/03/15, Source
Webtoon dramas are in bloom this year. Expectations are high on "Rugal" and "Meow, the Secret Boy" coming this March, on whether they'll bring the originals' imagination to life. Currently on air, the jTBC drama "Itaewon Class" started with a viewing percentage of 5% and went all the way up to 15%. It has proved that webtoons have a strong fan base with popular content, so they are guaranteed some success when they are dramatized,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/13, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Kim Da-mi and Lee Joo-young Hug Tight and Smile
2020/03/12, Source
Actresses Kim Da-mi and Lee Joo-young appeared in some cute pictures. On the official Instagram for "Itaewon Class", pictures of Kim Da-mi and Lee Joo-young came up. Kim Da-mi is leaning on Lee Joo-young with their arms linked,...More
The Power of "Itaewon Class", 'The Goose That Lays Golden Eggs'
2020/03/12, Source
Free webtoons, which were started to secure traffic in portals, have become 'geese that lay golden eggs' that lead to growth in performance. Dramas and movies based on webtoons enjoy near-syndromic popularity, and their success in entering overseas markets based on platforms is also encouraging. According to industry sources, jTBC's "Itaewon Class" has continued to draw attention by continuing its double-digit ratings after hitting 10 percent in just five episodes. The accumulated number of readers of the webtoon surpassed 12 million last month, as the original webtoon of the same name was re-highlighted by Kakao,...More
Kim Da-mi, Lee Joo-young and Jung Ji-so, Cinderellas of the Movie World
2020/03/11, Source
Actresses Kim Da-mi, Lee Joo-young and Jung Ji-so are Cinderellas of the movie world, and now they have taken over the drama industry too. These film rookies in their 20s are being welcomed in the drama industry lacking more female actors. "They are new actresses who have already been tested after auditioning with high competition rates for movies. Their attractive looks and vibes, as well as acting skills, have been proven enough. We can look forward to their potential future", said a source,...More
[HanCinema's News] Transgender Storyline Boosts "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/10
"Itaewon Class" has now led the top of the Good Data Report for three straight weeks, holding a commanding 37.65% of all social media references surveyed. The data for this iteration of the report was taken from March 2nd to March 8th. Park Seo-joon was also in first place for entertainers, and Kim Da-mi was number two,...More
[HanCinema's News] "Itaewon Class" Making Fans of Its Trendy Fashion Design
2020/03/09
"Itaewon Class" held steady in its most recent week of ratings, holding with 13.4%. Part of the drama's popularity is tied with its distinct fashion decisions. Because "Itaewon Class" takes place in, as the title implies, the Itaewon district of Seoul, its characters dress in a fairly noteworthy way compared to other major dramas as of late,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/09, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills and Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/06, Source
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/05, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
From Jin Seo-yeon to Lee Joo-young, 8 Actresses Feature in Gender Free Pictorial
2020/03/03, Source
Pictorials and interviews of actresses were released in the March issue of Marie Clare ahead of the release of "Gender Free Season 3", a video project in which female actors play characters in movies or plays usually played by male actors,...More
[HanCinema's News] Kim Da-mi and "Itaewon Class" Continue to Top Good Data Report
2020/03/03
"Itaewon Class" has quickly emerged as the major television hit of the moment. In its last weekend, the tenth episode of the jTBC drama held 14.76% ratings. It has been on a steady increase ever since its premiere episode of 4.98% ratings, with each new broadcast of the Friday/Saturday drama boasting a steady increase in percentage.,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/03/02, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Choi Soo-young, Kwon Nara and Hani Are Full-Fledged Actors
2020/02/28, Source
Girl group actresses are doing a great job. The transformation of idol group members is no longer unfamiliar. While many are also making new appearances as actresses, Choi Soo-young, Hani and Kwon Nara are now meeting viewers through their stable acting skills that no longer require the modifier 'idol actresses',...More
[Photos] Press Event Photos Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/28, Source
Press event photos added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Yoo Jae-myung Joins Yoo Seung-ho in Kwak Gyeong-taek's Latest, "Firemen"
2020/02/27, Source
Actor Yoo Jae-myung is starring in director Kwak Gyeong-taek's latest, "Firemen", according to Ace Factory. Sources claim Yoo Jae-myung is going to tackle the role of the chief fireman and co-star along Kwak Do-won and Yoo Seung-ho,...More
[HanCinema's News] Kwang Jin Expresses High Opinion of Kim Da-mi
2020/02/26
Kim Da-mi has been receiving a spike of interest lately thanks to her leading role in "Itaewon Class" opposite Park Seo-joon. The screenwriter for "Itaewon Class", Kwang Jin, who is also the writer for the webtoon that "Itaewon Class" is based on, has been effusive in his praise for the young actress, whose only major credit to date has been in the movie "The Witch : Part 1. The Subversion",...More
Yoo Jae-myung, The Villain of a Thousand Faces
2020/02/26, Source
We take a look at Yoo Jae-myung's surprising acting skills in the last 5 years since "Answer Me 1988". Yoo Jae-myung started appearing on TV in 2011 with "Pit-a-pat, My Love". He had been in over 10 works, but his reputation was weak. However, he starred in "Answer Me 1988" as Ryoo Jae-myeong, a school dean who is likely to be seen in any school, and Dong-ryong's (Lee Dong-hwi) father. He was called the expert of real-life acting and was even recognized as an ordinary neighborhood man. He's been charming in everything he appears in since then and is said to have a thousand faces,...More
[HanCinema's News] Kim Hye-eun Reprises "Dr. Romantic" Role in "Dr. Romantic 2"
2020/02/25
As "Dr. Romantic 2" finished its extremely strong run on South Korean television, one surprise figure returned to the drama unannounced. Kim Hye-eun, who appeared in "Dr. Romantic" as Sin Hyeon-jeong, popped up in the drama's final stretch,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/25, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/21, Source
New behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/20, Source
New behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[HanCinema's News] "Crash Landing on You" Leads for Fifth Straight Week Atop the Good Data Report
2020/02/19
In its final week of broadcasting "Crash Landing on You" was once again triumphant in regards to the Good Data Report, leading in all metrics for its fifth straight week. Lead actress Son Ye-jin and lead actor Hyun Bin also extended their reign atop the performer's chart to a commanding ten week presence,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/19, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/18, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Jin Seo-yeon and Kim Da-mi's 'Strong Eonni' Characters Take Over Dramas
2020/02/17, Source
The 'strong eonnis' (older sisters) are bringing out their true colors in dramas. Jin Seo-yeon, who left a strong impression in "Believer", and Kim Da-mi, the heroine of "The Witch : Part 1. The Subversion", have viewers in their grasp with their solid acting and strong immersion,...More
[HanCinema's News] Seo Eun-soo Makes Cameo Appearance on "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/17
On the most recent episode of "Itaewon Class" actress Seo Eun-soo made a noteworthy appearance. She has been identified in the cast list as an interviewee, and appeared in a sequence wherein Park Seo-joon and Kim Da-mi's characters are attempting to locate employees for their restaurant,...More
"Stove League" and "Itaewon Class" Work Together
2020/02/16, Source
In the past, entertainment TV shows had control of Friday night TV. However, there is a change coming, and the reason for that is behind the leap in drama content with solid stories. SBS's Friday - Saturday drama "Stove League" ended with a record breaking 19.1% and 22.1% on the 14th,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/14, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[HanCinema's News] "Crash Landing on You" Leads for Fourth Straight Week on the Good Data Report
2020/02/13
The latest Good Data Report has been static this week, with the top five highest performing dramas maintaining their positions relative to last week. "Crash Landing on You" continues to lead in first place, its fourth straight week in the top spot,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/13, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills and Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/12, Source
New stills and behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[HanCinema's News] Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Continue to Top Nielsen Influencers List
2020/02/11
The latest report from CJ ENM and Nielsen Korea once again shows "Crash Landing on You" stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin in the top two positions,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/11, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Namgoong Min, Park Seo-joon and Hyun Bin, Masters of the Weekend
2020/02/10, Source
Weekend nights are anticipated for the performances of masters of acting. Namgoong Min with one more episode to go in "Stove League", Hyun Bin, who is climbing to the top with "Crash Landing on You", and Park Seo-joon, who is the latest addition to the weekend with "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/07, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/06, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[HanCinema's News] "Crash Landing on You" Leads for Third Straight Week in Good Data Report
2020/02/05
In the latest iteration of the Good Data Report, "Crash Landing on You" has once again topped social media rankings. This was in spite of a Lunar New Year's preemption that had carried over from the previous week, as the data had been compiled from January 27th to February 2nd,...More
[Photos] New Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/05, Source
New behind the scenes images added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/02/04, Source
New stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Kim Da-mi Studies Instagram for "Itaewon Class" 'Sociopath and Influencer' Role
2020/02/03, Source
Actress Kim Da-mi was featured in High Cut. With a rough concrete wall and antique red wooden steps, she showed her presence with her short hair dyed yellow, and her strong expressions,...More
Korean Drama Starting Today 2020/01/31
2020/01/31, Source
Korean drama starting today 2020/01/31: "Itaewon Class",...More
"Itaewon Class" PD Kim Seong-yoon Hopes It's as Successful as "The Man Standing Next"
2020/01/30, Source
PD Kim Seong-yoon hopes "Itaewon Class" is as successful as "The Man Standing Next". The press premiere of the new jTBC drama "Itaewon Class" was held in Seoul on the 30th with PD Kim Seong-yoon, writer Kwang Jin, and actors Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung and Kwon Nara,...More
Webtoon Original Dramas, Clarifications Inside the Works
2020/01/30, Source
Webtoons will keep trending this year. Webtoons have been favored by many producers in that they have already been verified in terms of their workability and popularity, and have a solid existing hardcore fanbase. The first webtoon drama this year is the jTBC drama "Itaewon Class" starting on the 31st. "Itaewon Class" has recorded the highest number of paid sales and a cumulative lookup of 220,000 views among Daum webtoons,...More
[Photos] New Stills and Press Conference Photos Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/30, Source
New stills and press conference photos added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/29, Source
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
"SKY Castle" Kim Dong-hee, "I Want to Fill Myself With More Internal Elements"
2020/01/28, Source
Actor Kim Dong-hee was featured in the February 2020 issue of Esquire. This pictorial is a part of 'Man at His Best / ROOKIES', a project on 3 rising actors featuring Kim Dong-hee, Lee Do-hyun and Jung Ga-ram. Esquire picked his lips as the most attractive part of his looks and his self-assertion as his attractive trait,...More
Park Seo-joon in "Fight My Way", "Midnight Runners" and "Itaewon Class", Another Home Run?
2020/01/28, Source
Actor Park Seo-joon is coming back with "Itaewon Class". He takes on the role of a young man named Park Sae-roy, who doesn't compromise with injustice. He's taken on roles that relate a hundred percent with youths in reality in his past movie "Midnight Runners" and the drama "Fight My Way". Hence, he's become a creditable 'youth icon', and many are looking forward to his next performance,...More
[Photos] New Behind the Scenes Images Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/28, Source
New behind the scenes images added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
The Return of the Stars, a Drama List for Early 2020
2020/01/27, Source
The New Year brings new anticipated dramas; from top star comebacks to webtoon dramas to dramas with women in the lead. The return of the stars Kim Hye-soo and Kim Tae-hee are just some of the few,...More
[Video] Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/27, Source
Trailer released for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills and Webtoon Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/23, Source
New stills and webtoon poster added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Yoon Kyung-ho Starring in OCN's "Team Bulldog: Off-duty Investigation"
2020/01/22, Source
Actor Yoon Kyung-ho is starring in the OCN dramatic cinema series "Team Bulldog: Off-duty Investigation". "Team Bulldog: Off-duty Investigation" is a satisfactory investigative drama about a group of eccentric outsiders from different areas using all methods necessary to solve unsolved crimes. It is OCN's third 'Dramatic Cinema' project since "Trap - Drama" and "Strangers from Hell",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/22, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/21, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/20, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Lee Min-ho, Lee Dong-wook and Park Seo-joon, 2020 Dramas Overflow With Top Stars
2020/01/19, Source
There are over a 100 dramas a year and this has its downs for productions and ups for viewers. The keyword for this year is ' fantasy ' and ' well-made '. Top stars who are known for 'viewership guarantee' are standing in line with dramas for the year. The fantasy vibe is stronger in dramas this year than tranquil. The most anticipated is, of course, "The King: Eternal Monarch" written by the best, Kim Eun-sook, starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun. "The King: Eternal Monarch" is a fantasy romance drama in which a deity has unleashed a demon unto the world of humans, and that demon has opened the door to a parallel world. The drama stands out in the way that each character has a unique set of skills,...More
[Video] Main Story Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/18, Source
Main story trailer released for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photo] New Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/17, Source
New poster added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Park Seo-joon of "Itaewon Class", as Warm as Spring
2020/01/15, Source
Park Seo-joon styled a men's spring look. In the pictures released, Park Seo-joon appears charismatic in the looks of his character from the upcoming jTBC drama "Itaewon Class", while he looks casual and comfortable in other pictures,...More
The Rush of the '88 Born, From Park Seo-joon and Jung Hae-in to Ok Taecyeon and Kim Soo-hyun
2020/01/15, Source
From Park Seo-joon to Kim Soo-hyun, actors born in the year 1988 are taking over dramas this year. Lee Min-ho, Kim Soo-hyun and Im Si-wan had to take a leave of absence to serve their duties to the country, and there others that filled in the empty spots as 'box office guarantee actors'. They are Park Seo-joon and Jung Hae-in. These two completed their military duties at the early ages of 20 and 21 and debuted as actors. Thanks to that, they were able to focus on their careers as actors without a hiatus, taking over the top positions in the drama industry,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/14, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/10, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Yoon Kyung-ho, From "Itaewon Class" to "An Honest Candidate"
2020/01/09, Source
Actor Yoon Kyung-ho carries on his reputation from "Drama Festa - Luwak Human" to "Itaewon Class". In the jTBC "Drama Festa - Luwak Human", Yoon Kyung-ho took on the role of Kim Yeong-seok, friend of salesman Jeong Cha-sik (Ahn Nae-sang) and a single-father who is about to get fired, but looks like he's living the fancy single life,...More
"Itaewon Class" Releases Tense Poster of Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung and Kwon Nara
2020/01/09, Source
JTBC released a poster for the new Friday / Saturday drama "Itaewon Class". Based on a webtoon of the same name, "Itaewon Class" is about a 'hip' revolt by stubborn and courageous youths living in this unfair world. It contains the starting of businesses of those who pursue freedom with their own values on a small street in Itaewon,...More
[Photos] New Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/08, Source
New stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Video] Third Teaser Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/06, Source
Third teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[HanCinema's News] "Dr. Romantic 2" Opens up 2020 Lineup
2020/01/03
Following a holiday break prompted by the conclusion of the popular drama "VIP" last year, the latest season of dramas is set to begin in earnest when "Dr. Romantic 2" premieres on January 6th. The follow-up to the popular 2016 drama "Dr. Romantic" comes in with high expectations,...More
[Photos] New Posters Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2020/01/03, Source
New posters added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
2020 tvN, OCN, JTBC Drama Line-up
2020/01/02, Source
There has been a huge shift in home theaters in 2019; cable and general programming are finally producing results that threaten ground-wave channels. While ground-wave dramas plunged down to 2~3%, jTBC's "SKY Castle" jumped over the 20% wall. tvN and OCN haven't had significant results, but they created several popular dramas such as "Hotel Del Luna", "Crash Landing on You" and "Strangers from Hell". It has become an environment where platforms for accessing content are diverse, and viewers are no longer dependent on just TV. The boundary between ground-wave, cable networks and general service channels has been drastically torn down, and a full-fledged 'content war' has now begun. tvN, OCN and jTBC have challenged the ground-wave with their strong new 2020 lineup,...More
[Video] Second Teaser Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2019/12/31, Source
Second teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
From Lee Sung-kyung to Jo Bo-ah, 90s-Born Actresses Step Into 2020
2019/12/30, Source
The New Year is ready to meet viewers with new dramas, and actresses born in 90s with better acting skills. Based on limitless capabilities, they are raising expectations on their new and upcoming activities. Lee Sung-kyung takes the start with the new SBS drama "Dr. Romantic 2" as Cha Eun-chae, a hard-working genius fellow from cardiothoracic surgery. She's putting on the doctor's gown once again for the first time in 4 years since the SBS drama "Doctors". As a former model, the actress has homework to do. She's appeared in several roles, but there are still differences in her acting. She says she will make a change through "Dr. Romantic 2",...More
[Photos] First Photos Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2019/12/27, Source
First photos added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Video] First Teaser Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2019/12/25, Source
First teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photo] New Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2019/12/19, Source
New poster added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
[Photo] First Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2019/12/13, Source
First poster added for the upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
JTBC Reveals Drama Line-up for Next Year
2019/12/05, Source
JTBC revealed next year's line-up. "The Good Detective" stars Son Hyun-joo, Jang Seung-jo and Lee Elijah. This drama depicts the real detective world through the battle of those who want to know the truth and those who want to cover it up,...More
Kim Mi-kyung-I Joins Park Seo-joon in "Itaewon Class"
2019/12/02, Source
Actress Kim Mi-kyung-I is starring in the upcoming Friday / Saturday jTBC drama "Itaewon Class". Kim Mi-kyung-I has made an impression on the audience with her recent work in "KIM Jiyoung: Born 1982",...More
[HanCinema's News] 2018 Blue Dragon Film Award Winners Profiled in High Cut
2019/11/15
In anticipation of the Blue Dragon Film Awards on November 21st, High Cut Magazine will be releasing a photo spread of five major winners from 2018 to highlight their next issue, to be released on the same day. Director Yoon Jong-bin, actresses Han Ji-min, Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Da-mi, and actor Nam Joo-hyuk all appear in the profile,...More
[Photos] Script Reading Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Itaewon Class"
2019/11/06, Source
Script reading stills added for the Korean drama "Itaewon Class",...More
Lee Joo-young Transforms for Her Role in "Itaewon Class"
2019/11/05, Source
Actress Lee Joo-young is starring in "Itaewon Class", the upcoming jTBC drama about a 'hip' revolt by stubborn and courageous youths living in this unfair world. It contains the starting of businesses of those who pursue freedom with their own values on a small street in Itaewon. The drama previously confirmed Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi and Yoo Jae-myung. Lee Joo-young is tackling the role of chic Ma Hyeon-yi, the head chef of Park Seo-joon's (Park Sae-roy) night stall. Through the character of Ma Hyeon-yi, Lee Joo-young is expected to display courage in going out to the world, and present youths with empathy and comfort,...More
Lee David Joins "Itaewon Class"
2019/10/31, Source
Lee David is starring in "Itaewon Class" as Lee Ho-jin, and co-stars with Park Seo-joon. JTBC drama "Itaewon Class" is based on an original webtoon about a 'hip' revolt by stubborn and courageous youths living in this unfair world. It contains the starting of businesses of those who pursue freedom with their own values on a small street in Itaewon,...More
Han So-hee So Star in "The World of the Married"
2019/10/07, Source
Actress Han So-hee is starring in the jTBC drama "The World of the Married". "The World of the Married" is directed by Mo Wan-il and is about a married couple who turn to revenge when one is betrayed by the other. In the midst of hatred and affection, the couple's fierce revenge will be drawn to the point of squeezing each other's throats. Kim Hee-as and Park Hae-joon have confirmed their casting in the drama,...More
Kim Hee-ae and Park Hae-joon to Star in "The World of the Married"
2019/09/30, Source
Actors Kim Hee-ae and Park Hae-joon are starring in the new jTBC drama "The World of the Married". Coming up after "Itaewon Class", "The World of the Married" describes how a couple's bond, which they believed to be love, falls into a vortex of revenge, as it is broken by betrayal. It's about the fierce revenge of a couple who strangle each other with all their might,...More
"SKY Castle" Kim Dong-hee Joins "Itaewon Class" as Park Seo-joon's Rival
2019/09/10, Source
Actor Kim Dong-hee is starring in the new jTBC drama "Itaewon Class". The "SKY Castle" and "A-TEEN 2" actor takes on a role in "Itaewon Class" as Jang Geun-soo,...More
[HanCinema's News] Park Seo-joon, Choi Wooshik, and V Go Off on Vacation Together
2019/08/30
On August 29th BTS band member V posted a photo on BTS's official Twitter depicting himself, Park Seo-joon, and Choi Wooshik stretching in front of the ocean in an ambiguous location. The picture indicates that the artists have gone on vacation together,...More
Ahn Bo-hyun to Star in "Itaewon Class"
2019/08/22, Source
Actor Ahn Bo-hyun is starring in "Itaewon Class". JTBC drama "Itaewon Class" is based on an original webtoon about a 'hip' revolt by stubborn and courageous youths living in this unfair world. It contains the starting of businesses of those who pursue freedom with their own values on a small street in Itaewon,...More
Son Hyun-joo to Make Special Appearance in "Itaewon Class" for Park Seo-joon
2019/08/19, Source
Son Hyun-joo is starring in the new JTBC drama "Itaewon Class". He will be making a special appearance in the 1st ~ 2nd episodes of the drama. He filmed all of his scenes on the 18th and this special appearance was possible thanks to his friendship with Park Seo-joon,...More
[HanCinema's News] "The Divine Fury" Fails to Recapture the Park Seo-joon Magic of "Midnight Runners"
2019/08/12
In its second week, with screenings now sharply reduced, "The Divine Fury" has only managed about 1.5 million box office admissions. This is a far cry from the surprise 2017 hit "Midnight Runners", also from writer/director Kim Joo-hwan and starring Park Seo-joon in the leading role. That buddy cop film managed over 5.5 million admissions,...More
The Secret to a Successful Webtoon Drama, "100% Synchronization"
2019/08/01, Source
When news of a webtoon adaptation comes up, there are those who conduct an imaginary casting of stars who are exactly like the characters from the webtoons. This culture is so popular that portal sites are full of related postings, and this kind of 'imaginary casting' leads to actual casting. OCN's "Strangers from Hell", coming on the 31st, is one example. It's a thriller by writer Kim Yong-ki about the lead character, Yoon Jong-woo, moving to Seoul only to live in a run-down gosiwon where creepy events happen. With its intense level of immersion, this webtoon has always been in the top rankings of Naver webtoons,...More
Kwon Nara Meets Park Seo-joon in "Itaewon Class"
2019/08/01, Source
Actress Kwon Nara is partnering up with Park Seo-joon for his latest drama. She's starring in "Itaewon Class" as Oh Soo-ah, Park Seo-joon's character's first love and rivaling company employee,...More
Ahn Bo-hyun Offered a Role in "Itaewon Class"
2019/07/30, Source
Actor Ahn Bo-hyun was offered a role in "Itaewon Class". FN Entertainment told The Celeb on the 30th that Ahn Bo-hyun is considering "Itaewon Class" and that no confirmation has been made,...More
Kim Da-mi to Star in "Soulmate"
2019/07/25, Source
Kim Da-mi is starring in the movie "Soulmate". "Soulmate" is a movie about two friends who first met at the age of 13, looking back on the nature of their relationship through 14 years of meeting and separation, friendship and love, yearning and jealousy. It is a remake of a Chinese film directed by Peter Chan,...More
Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi and Yoo Jae-myung Starring in "Itaewon Class"
2019/07/18, Source
Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi and Yoo Jae-myung are starring in the jTBC drama "Itaewon Class", a story of youth who face the unreasonable world with stubbornness and courage. Park Seo-joon plays Park Sae-roy, a young man who doesn't succumb to injustice. He enters Itaewon with a fire in his heart and attempts something new. He is planning to show a relentless counterattack on 'Jangga', a major food business,...More
[HanCinema's News] Hype Continues to Build for Kim Da-mi
2019/06/26
Kim Da-mi has been a hot topic lately. Her name has come up in association with the upcoming drama "Itaewon Class". However, expectations are also high for an anticipated sequel "The Witch : Part 2" to "The Witch : Part 1. The Subversion",...More
[HanCinema's News] Kwon Nara Cast for "Itaewon Class"
2019/06/25
On June 25th jTBC confirmed that Kwon Nara was joining the cast of "Itaewon Class", an upcoming drama based on the popular webtoon of the same title. She is expected to play the role of Oh Soo-ah,...More
JTBC Turns Webtoons "Itaewon Class" and "Mystic Pop-Up Bar" Into Dramas
2019/06/12, Source
Popular webtoons "Itaewon Class" and "Mystic Pop-Up Bar" are becoming dramas on jTBC. JTBC announced on the 12th that webtoons well known for their novelty and popularity are going to become dramas. The success of such a webtoon drama called "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" proved jTBC's capability, and the synergy between the channel and webtoons creates anticipation,...More
Will Kim Da-mi Meet Park Seo-joon in "Itaewon Class"?
2019/05/01, Source
Actress Kim Da-mi is looking through the offer she received for director Kim Seong-yoon's latest drama "Itaewon Class". "Itaewon Class" has Park Seo-joon in the line for its main cast,...More
[New Drama] "Itaewon Class"
2019/04/20, Source
Upcoming Korean drama "Itaewon Class" added to HanCinema database,...More
"Itaewon Class" Courts Park Seo-joon to Work with "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds" PD
2019/04/17, Source
PD Kim Seong-yoon from "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds" and Park Seo-joon are coming together with "Itaewon Class". Awesome ENT, Park Seo-joon's agency announced on the 17th that Park was offered a role in the new jTBC drama "Itaewon Class" and is reviewing it,...More

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