# Itaewon Class (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/itaewon-class/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 79% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 71/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 84% |
| Creator | Gwang Jin |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Comedy |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Itaewon Class (2020) is a Drama, Romance, Comedy series created by Gwang Jin, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (79%), audience ratings (88%), Metascore (71/100), IMDb (8.1/10), and fan ratings (84%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

A revenge story with unusual moral clarity — Park Seo-joon's immovable hero and Kim Da-mi's abrasive prodigy anchor a crowd-pleaser about dignity, found family and the slow arithmetic of getting even.

## Synopsis

Expelled at sixteen for hitting the untouchable son of a restaurant magnate, then orphaned when that same family's recklessness kills his father, a young man serves his sentence and spends the next decade preparing. His weapon is a cramped bar in Itaewon staffed by outcasts, including a sociopathically gifted manager who wants both the company and him. The plan is simple: outgrow the giant, then buy it.

## Cast

Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung, Kwon Nara, Ahn Bo-hyun, Kim Dong-hee

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Itaewon Class worth watching?**
Yes — Itaewon Class earns a 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 79%, audience 88%, Metascore 71/100, IMDb 8.1/10, and fan 84%. A revenge story with unusual moral clarity — Park Seo-joon's immovable hero and Kim Da-mi's abrasive prodigy anchor a crowd-pleaser about dignity, found family and the slow arithmetic of getting even.

**Why is Itaewon Class so highly rated?**
Itaewon Class scores 81% because all five independent sources agree: critics 79%, audiences 88%, Metacritic 71/100, IMDb 8.1/10 and fan ratings 84%. A revenge story with unusual moral clarity — Park Seo-joon's immovable hero and Kim Da-mi's abrasive prodigy anchor a crowd-pleaser about dignity, found family and the slow arithmetic of getting even. See the full breakdown on the Itaewon Class series page.

**Is Itaewon Class on Prime Video?**
No — Itaewon Class is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Itaewon Class on Netflix?**
Yes — Itaewon Class is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Itaewon Class come out?**
Itaewon Class first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Gwang Jin; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Itaewon Class are there?**
Itaewon Class has 1 season across 16 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Itaewon Class?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Itaewon Class’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Itaewon Class?**
Itaewon Class streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Itaewon Class?**
Itaewon Class stars Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung, Kwon Nara, Ahn Bo-hyun, and others. Created by Gwang Jin.

**How many episodes are in Itaewon Class?**
Itaewon Class has 16 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is Itaewon Class about?**
Expelled at sixteen for hitting the untouchable son of a restaurant magnate, then orphaned when that same family's recklessness kills his father, a young man serves his sentence and spends the next decade preparing. His weapon is a cramped bar in Itaewon staffed by outcasts, including a sociopathically gifted manager who wants both the company and him. The plan is simple: outgrow the giant, then buy it.

**Who created Itaewon Class?**
Itaewon Class was created by Gwang Jin. It is a drama, romance, comedy series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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