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Tuesday, 24 March 2020

[Review] Itaewon Class

Romance, Politic, friendship

Park Seo-reo-yi wishes to become a police officer. He likes to run and listen to the music. He was transferred to a new school. During the 1st day of the school, he punched the son of his father’s boss (Jang Dae-Hee) because Jang Geun-Won for bullying another classmate. Because he refused to apologize to Jang Geun-Won, he got expel from the school and his father also resigned from the company. Park Seo-reo-yi was sorry for his father. They decided to run a restaurant business.

Oh Soo-A was an orphan. She grew up in an orphanage. She was closed to Park Seo-reo-yi’s father. Oh Soo-A is one of Park Seo-reo-yi’s classmate. Park Seo-reo-yi’s father also sponsored her for her study. She was touched and promised his father that she will payback for him. One day, the Park Seo-reo-yi’s father met an accident. It was caused by Jang Geun-Won. Oh Soo-A tried to calm Park Seo-reo-yi not to act recklessly and let the police to take care of his father’s case. He did not listen to her. He looked for Jang Geun-Won everywhere. He viciously beats Jang Geun-Won when he found him. Oh Soo-A called the police to stop Park Seo-reo-yi to kill Jang Geun-Won.

Park Seo-reo-yi was being arrested by the police to detention centre. Jang Dae-Hee once again asked Park Seo-reo-yi to apologize to his son. Park Seo-reo-yi refused to apologize because he thought that his son should be the one who apologize to him. Jang Dae-Hee bribed the police officer to forge the document so that Park Seo-reo-yi can be in prison. The court sentenced Park Seo-reo-yi guilty for attempting to murder Jang Geun-Won. He was sentenced for two years in prison. On the other hand, Jang Dae-Hee offered Oh Soo-A a scholarship to support her living and study expenses. Oh Soo-A asked him will he asked for any return. Jang Geun-Won begged his father to set Park Seo-reo-yi free because he was the one who killed his father. Jang Dae-Hee did not want his son to go to jail to admit his mistakes. He taught his son to be selfish and treat others without respect. Oh Soo-A came to visit Park Seo-reo-yi in jail. Through their conversation, asked Park Seo-reo-yi about his future plan. She also asked him if he wanted to revenge against Jang Dae-Hee and Jang Geun-Won. Park Seo-reo-yi decided to study and do some reading in the jail. He also barely obtained a deep-sea certificate. He wanted to run a restaurant like his father.

Two years later, he was released from the jail. He received a letter from Oh Soo-A. She introduced him to come to Itaewon City during Halloween Day. He came by and she was happy to see him. Park Seo-reo-yi told her that he will open a restaurant in Itaewon after 7 years. Oh Soo-A did not believe him. 7 years later, Oh Soo-A worked in Jang Dae-Hee’s company. She was an excellent employee who is good at her work. She was surprised to meet Park Seo-reo-yi in Itaewon with his restaurant under renovation. She knew that he has fulfilled his wishes. Seo-reo-yi faced an issue with his restaurant. Although his restaurant is at the strategic place, he was unable to get any customer.  Park Seo-reo-yi has 2 employees: Choi Seung-Kwon and Ma Hyun-Yi (cook). Jo Yi-Seo is a famous social media influencer. She earned money by posting photo and video on her social media. She took a video regarding her classmate who bullied another girl. The video went viral in the social media. That classmate’s parent came to see her and asked her to take off the video. Jo Yi-Seo did not want. Just before Jo Yi-Seo who slapped her, Park Seo-reo-yi stopped her. She escaped from him by lying to him that that woman killed her father.

Park Seo-reo-yi was struggle to find customer. He saved Jo Yi-Seo when her friend Jang Geun-Soo suddenly stopped his bike. Jang Geun-Soo and Jo Yi-Seo brought him to the hospital for treatment. Park Seo-reo-yi asked them to come to his restaurant, Danbam if they were sorry for what they did to him. Jang Geun-Soo and Jo Yi-Seo met a friend at the club. After clubbing, they decided to have a meal. They were chased by the restaurant ran by Jangga Co due to she was underage. Jo Yi-Seo then suggested to go to Danbam. Choi Seung-Kwon checked their ID while Park Seo-reo-yi was away to survey how other pubs are running their business. Choi Seung-Kwon allowed them to have their meal in the restaurant. Oh Soo-A wanted to report to the police about the underage children, however she wanted to protect Park Seo-reo-yi. However, Jo Yi-Seo’s classmate reported it to the police.

The police came by and summoned them. Jang Geun-Soo was Jang Geun-Won’s younger brother. Jang Geun-Won assaulted Park Seo-reo-yi in front of Jo Yi-Seo. Jo Yi-Seo knew that something has been between them. However, she did not ask much about it. Seo-reo-yi’s business has been suspended for two months. He did not blame Choi Seung-Kwon for being careless and did not blame Jo Yi-Seo and Jang Geun-Soo for taking alcohol at his restaurant due to underage. He in fact took this opportunity to figure out how to make his business better. He always read Jang Geun-Won’s biography in order to learn the way he runs business.

Jo Yi-Seo felt she was in debt with Park Seo-reo-yi. She wanted to help him to run his business. She also started to find him interesting. Oh Soo-A knew that she was secretly in love with Park Seo-reo-yi. She warned her that he will not change his mind easily. Jo Yi-Seo suspected that Oh Soo-A was the one who called the police when she accidently told her about the police. As far as Jo Yi-Seo knew, Park Seo-reo-yi never told Oh Soo-A about her. Oh Soo-A admitted that she was the one who called the police to Park Seo-reo-yi. He did not angry or scolded her. He just felt a bit disappointed.

 Jang Dae-Hee asked Oh Soo-A whether she will choose him or Park Seo-reo-yi. She was in stress because she did not want to betray her friend and also betray her boss. She released her stress against Park Seo-reo-yi. Oh Soo-A asked Park Seo-reo-yi whether she can join their team dinner and he allowed it. Park Seo-reo-yi told his team members that he wanted to open franchise for his pub in near future. He asked Jo Yi-Seo’s opinion on his pub so that he can improvised it. Jo Yi-Seo confessed to Soo-A that she liked her boss and she will destroy her if she is her obstacle.

Soo-A reported to Jang Dae-Hee about Seo-reo-yi’s business. Jang Dae-Hee was very concerned about his business because he afraid that he might become their threat. They always keep an eye on him. Soo-A told Park Seo-reo-yi not to like her anymore. She did not want to hurt him.

Jo Yi-Seo’s mother kicked her out from house because she found out that she was not going to study at university. Jo Yi-Seo took her luggage and rent some place to stay at the moment. She met Park Seo-reo-yi coincidently who jogged during at night. He told her that he needed her to make his business bigger.

Jo Yi-Seo helped Park Seo-reo-yi to make a deal with the TV station in order to marketing their pub. Park Seo-reo-yi told Soo-A about it. When Park Seo-reo-yi arrived at the TV station, he was frustrated to meet Jang Geun-Won there. He thought that Soo-A betrayed him again. When Jo Yi-Seo told him the truth that Soo-A lied to him for calling the police to cause his business suspended.  Park Seo-reo-yi apologized to her and promised her that he will destroy Jang Dae-Hee’s business. Park Seo-reo-yi then invested large amount of money in Jang Dae-Hee’s business. Jang Dae-Hee was shocked when he found out that Park Seo-reo-yi bought many shares from his company. He went to Seo-reo-yi’s pub to visit him in person. Jang Dae-Hee was surprised that Jang Geun-Soo (his second son) worked at Seo-reo-yi’s pub.

Jang Dae-Hee, Jang Geun-Won and Soo-A had their meal at Danbam. Park Seo-reo-yi told his employees to do their best in order to serve the best food for them so that they can’t find fault on them. In order to revenge against Park Seo-reo-yi, Jang Dae-Hee decided to buy up his building. Jang Dae-Hee threatened him that he will buy every building to Park Seo-reo-yi going to rent in order to destroy his business. Jo Yi-Seo was unhappy with Jang Dae-Hee’s action because it was the area where most people came by. Jang Geun-Soo saw her unhappy with him. He talked to her about resigning and he will talk to his father to let go of Danbam. Jo Yi-Seo was glad that he made this decision. She told Park Seo-reo-yi that Jang Geun-Soo has something to tell him. When Park Seo-reo-yi asked about her opinion regarding his resignation, she was happy that Jang Geun-Soo made that move. Park Seo-reo-yi was disappointed with her attitude and scolded her.

Toni was the employee that they hired recently. He was a Korean but he did not look like one. He looked more like an African. Jo Yi-Seo hired him because she thought that he can speak English. However, the truth was he was unable to speak English. All the staffs except Jo Yi-Seo knew about it. Jo Yi-Seo did not stand by his side when the pub manager disallowed Toni to enter the pub due to his skin colour. Toni was disappointed. Park Seo-reo-yi wrote on their wall with spray in order to warn them not to be racist.

Soo-A talked to Jo Yi-Seo that Park Seo-reo-yi does not change. She advised her to follow his action if she wanted to work with him. Jo Yi-Seo apologized to Park Seo-reo-yi and Toni about her reckless action. She also will help Toni to look for his father. Jo Yi-Seo attended a seminar at Jangga Co. Jang Dae-Hee met her and he wanted to hire her due to her ability.

When Ms Kang and Jo Yi-Seo asked about the alternative plan, Park Seo-reo-yi told them that he will buy a building. He pulled out all his fund in Jang Dae-Hee’s business to buy up a building at the alley for his business to continue. One old woman who is a loan shark, told them that they made a wrong decision to buy at that area, because most of the business here unable to run their business in long run. All the staffs work hard to decorate the pub. Jo Yi-Seo also did some marketing on their pub. However, they don’t have much customer to come by. The old woman told them that the neighbourhood there was dead. Park Seo-reo-yi decided to help other restaurant and pub with their business in order to live up the neighbourhood. He helped them fixed their menu and table arrangement. He even repaired their store too. Jo Yi-Seo has no idea why he did so. She felt that he should focus on his pub rather than other business.

Jang Dae-Hee found Seo-reo-yi’s supplier, Oh Byung-Heon. He offered him a great deal with condition that he has to cancel all other customers order and only supply exclusively for Jangga Co. Oh Byung-Heon was the detective who investigate the case regarding the death of Mr Park. He resigned and became the supplier of Park Seo-reo-yi. He did not receive his offer. He in fact told him about his past identity. Jang Dae-Hee was shocked to hear that.

Jang Geun-Won wanted to impress his father. He met with Jo Yi-Seo and offered her a great deal in order to persuade her to work in Jangga Co. Throughout their conversation, Jo Yi-Seo recorded all the conversation when Jang Geun-Won confessed that he killed Mr Park by accident. Jo Yi-Seo used her recorded clip to threaten him. She never planned to work with Jangga Co. She wanted to destroy Jangga Co who messed up with Park Seo-reo-yi. Park Seo-reo-yi rescued Jo Yi-Seo from being hit by Jang Geun-Won. They also called the police to catch him. Jo Yi-Seo uploaded the voice clip in social media.

Jangga Co. share was seriously dropped after they spread the news of Jang Geun-Won who involved in hit-and-run incident 10 years ago.  Jang Dae-Hee wanted to protect his son from being send to jail. His attorney assured that the voice clip in the social media cannot prove Jang Geun-Won innocent. Soo-A suggested Jang Dae-Hee to dismiss his son so that he can protect his position in the company. Jang Geun-Soo was sad to see the news about his family. Park Seo-reo-yi told him straight forward that he will do anything he can to destroy Jangga Co because Jang Dae-Hee and Jang Geun-Won were his enemy.

Park Seo-reo-yi, Jo Yi-Seo, Ms Kang and Lee Ho-Jin discussed about dismissal of Jang Dae-Hee from the company. Park Seo-reo-yi was fully support Ms Kang to lead the company. While Jang Geun-Won head off to prosecutor office, Jang Dae-Hee held a press conference to express his thought about dismissal of his son. He admitted that his son was involved the case. Jang Geun-Won saw the news in the car. He rushed back to the company and saw his father outside the company. He was disappointed that his father abandoned him. The court ruled that Jang Geun-Won was found guilty and he was sent to jail as a punishment.

Park Seo-reo-yi, Jo Yi-Seo, Ms Kang and Lee Ho-Jin was shocked to see the news because they thought that Jang Dae-Hee will protect his son no matter what. Their plan to dismiss him from the company was failed. Ms Kang was being transfer to Pajin office. Ms Kang told Park Seo-reo-yi that his father was the one who invented the signature food that made Jangga Co successful until now. Park Seo-reo-yi was shocked to hear that.

Park Seo-reo-yi discussed with his fellow staffs about the name of the incorporate. Choi Seung-Kwon suggested name of "Itaewon Class". Park Seo-reo-yi liked this name. After they discussed, they decided to use the short form - IC Co.

They also joined the TV show competition for the Best Pub in the country. Ma Hyun-yi defeated Jangga Co Head chief twice. Jang Dae-Hee scolded Soo-Ah and Jang Geun-Soo for their failure to protect the first place. Since Danbam won the cooking contest, they received many enquiries about franchising. Park Seo-reo-yi wanted to open the pub one by one instead of open pub in multiple area at once. However, he believed in Jo Yi-Seo as she assured that she was confident to manage the pubs. Soo-Ah and Jang Geun-Soo joined them to celebrate the victory of Ma Hyun-yi. They played a game to reveal the truth. When Jang Geun-Soo asked Park Seo-reo-yi whether he has feeling for Jo Yi-Seo, he said nope. He also told them that he liked Oh Soo-A. Jo Yi-Seo was hurt and she ran out of the restaurant. Park Seo-reo-yi looked for her and asked her why she act like that. She confessed her feeling to him. He was shocked but he wasn't able to accept her love.

Park Seo-reo-yi put up poster to find Tony's father. The police fined him for illegal putting up the poster. After some incident happen, it turned out that Kim Soon-Rye - the old woman was Tony's grandmother. She told him that his father already passed away. Tony did not blame her. In fact, he was taking care of her in the hospital.

Park Seo-reo-yi demanded 5 billion won from the JM Investment company who wished to help him to franchise Danbam. Later, other small investors also interested to invest in their business. They expanded their office and pubs in all over the city. However, one day, JM investment company withdrawn their investment. All other investors also asked for withdrawal from Park Seo-reo-yi. He was stress out.  Jo Yi-Seo kept looking for investors to invest their business. They found out that Kim Soon-Rye was one of their investors. They seek help from her. She will invest in their company provided that they can win in the final round in The Best Pub TV show.

Before the TV show began, the news about Ma Hyun-yi transgender was leaked in the social media. She was shocked and wanted to stay hidden. With the encouragement words from Park Seo-reo-yi and Jo Yi Seo, she decided to be strong and continued the contest. She won in the end. Jo Yi Seo slapped Jang Geun-Soo in his office. She found out that he was the one who blackmailed her.

Park Seo-reo-yi decided to expand his business in oversea. 4 years later, they came back to Seoul. They have a huge building for IC Co. Jang Geun-Soo also came back from oversea. Jang Dae-Hee sickness became serious. He only left half year to live. Jang Geun-Soo did not take care of his father. He was trained by his father to be just like him. Jang Geun-Won released from the jail. He met Soo-Ah and his father. He has other ulterior.

Jo Yi-Seo did not give up on Park Seo-reo-yi. She asked him to buy a necklace for her. They decided to replace her with Mr Yang position in Jangga Co. She met many shareholders in order to gain their support. However, she overworked and passed out when they were on the way to attend the shareholder meeting. Park Seo-reo-yi was worried about her and asked her to stay at hospital. Park Seo-reo-yi bought the necklace to her as he realised that he can't stop thinking of her. He also admitted that he like her when Jang Geun-Soo asked him about it.

When he went back to the hospital, he realised that her was missing and the room was untidy. He suspected someone has kidnapped her. He received a message and went to the requested destination. Jang Geun-Soo followed him as well. When they reached there, they saw Jang Geun-Won. Jang Geun-Won instructed gangster to use the car to hit them. When the car was about to hit Jang Geun-Soo, Park Sae-Ro-Yi pushed him away and he then hit by the car and collapsed down the hill. Jang Geun-Soo quickly called the ambulance and informed Choi Seung-Kwon that Park Sae-Ro-Yi was in hurt and Jo Yi-Seo was being kidnapped. When the police and ambulance arrived, Jang Geun-Won and his gangsters left the place by abducting Yi-Seo and Jang Geun-Soo.

Choi Seung-Kwon checked nearby CCTV footage. He found out that Jang Geun-Won and his ex-boss gangster was involved in this. He informed the ex-police about it. He also visited his ex-boss in order to confirm whether he was involved in this. His ex-boss refused to see him. When Park Sae-Ro-Yi woke up, he received a message from Jang Geun-Won that his father knew where they were. Soo-Ah once again stopped him because she afraid that he might die if he went there. Park Sae-Ro-Yi told her that he has to save Yi-Seo because he loved her.  Park Sae-Ro-Yi and Choi Seung-Kwon went to meet Jang Dae-Hee. Park Sae-Ro-Yi kneed on him to beg him to let him know where they were located. They quickly went to the destination. They saw Yi-Seo ran on the road. She was being chased by gangsters and Jang Geun-Won. Park Sae-Ro-Yi and Choi Seung-Kwon fight with them whereas she seeks help from police.

Finally, police arrived. Jang Geun-Won was imprisoned. Soo-Ah became the whistle-blower to reveal the dirty side of Jangga Co to prosecutor. The prosecutors investigated the case which involved slush fund, embezzlement and bribery. Jangga Co reputation was tarnished and nobody was willing to invest in the company except IC Co. Other franchises were demand investment withdrawal. Jang Dae-Hee visited Danbam and apologized to Park Sae-Ro-Yi for his mistakes. He also kneed on him. Park Sae-Ro-Yi insisted to buy his company but he will let Ms Kang to run it.

Park Sae-Ro-Yi also confessed his feeling to Jo Yi-Seo. A few years later, Soo-Ah opened a new restaurant. She hired a handsome chief to cook the food. Park Sae-Ro-Yi live his life happily with Jo Yi-Seo.

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