A frustrating disappointment
Itaewon Class was one of those dramas I really wanted to love. The premise had everything: revenge, resilience, social justice, and a diverse cast. But as the episodes went on, I found myself more frustrated than invested.
The characters felt flat and one-dimensional. The protagonist was emotionally stiff, and the romance? Completely forced. I couldn’t connect with the leads at all, they lacked chemistry, and the love triangle just made things worse. Instead of rooting for anyone, I was mostly annoyed.
The villain was another letdown. He was cartoonishly evil and somehow got way too much screen time. Meanwhile, the side characters (who actually had interesting stories) were pushed aside or barely developed. It felt like such a waste.
What disappointed me most was how the show handled serious social issues. Racism, transphobia, inequality... all briefly mentioned, but never truly explored. It came off as performative, like the writers were checking boxes rather than telling meaningful stories.
Itaewon Class had potential, and that’s exactly why it frustrated me so much. It could’ve been powerful, emotional, and thought-provoking. Instead, it felt shallow and overhyped. I know a lot of people loved it, but for me, it just didn’t deliver.
The characters felt flat and one-dimensional. The protagonist was emotionally stiff, and the romance? Completely forced. I couldn’t connect with the leads at all, they lacked chemistry, and the love triangle just made things worse. Instead of rooting for anyone, I was mostly annoyed.
The villain was another letdown. He was cartoonishly evil and somehow got way too much screen time. Meanwhile, the side characters (who actually had interesting stories) were pushed aside or barely developed. It felt like such a waste.
What disappointed me most was how the show handled serious social issues. Racism, transphobia, inequality... all briefly mentioned, but never truly explored. It came off as performative, like the writers were checking boxes rather than telling meaningful stories.
Itaewon Class had potential, and that’s exactly why it frustrated me so much. It could’ve been powerful, emotional, and thought-provoking. Instead, it felt shallow and overhyped. I know a lot of people loved it, but for me, it just didn’t deliver.
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