# Itaewon Class (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/itaewon-class/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 79/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 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 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (79%), Metascore (71/100), IMDb (8.1/10), TMDB fan (84%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 88%.

## Celluloid verdict

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 79% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 79%, Metascore 71/100, IMDb 8.1/10, TMDB fan 84%. Audience snapshot is separate (88%). 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.

**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.

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

**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.

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

**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.

**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.

**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.

**What should I watch after Itaewon Class?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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