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Itaewon Class
Cho Kwang-jin · Series · 2020
What hooked you in Itaewon Class was the relentless pursuit of an ambitious goal despite the daunting obstacles standing in your way.
Books on the same thread
Sunny
Jason Reynolds · Book · 2018
Like the determined protagonists of Itaewon Class, Sunny must navigate a difficult personal history while striving to find his place and shine through sheer perseverance and growth.
Dog Man: Fetch-22: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #8)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
Just as the characters in Itaewon Class redefine their lives after hitting rock bottom, Li'l Petey works to overcome his family legacy and define his own path.
Holy Mayhem
Pat G'Orge-Walker · Book · 2012
Much like the bar owners in Itaewon Class, Patience and Joy channel their frustration into a bold new entrepreneurial venture, proving that it is never too late to succeed.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2023
Coriolanus Snow shares the unwavering ambition found in Itaewon Class, demonstrating how a singular, driving vision can fuel a rise to power within a corrupt and challenging system.
Films on the same thread
The Banker
George Nolfi · Film · 2020
These entrepreneurs mirror the spirit of Itaewon Class by using a clever business strategy to challenge systemic inequality and fight for their vision of a better future.
Marty Supreme
Josh Safdie · Film · 2025
Marty Mauser embodies the same obsession with greatness seen in Itaewon Class, showing the grueling reality of chasing a dream that the rest of the world refuses to respect.
Top Gun
Tony Scott · Film · 1986
Maverick’s journey in Top Gun reflects the intense competitive drive and struggle against personal trauma that defined the core emotional arc of the characters in Itaewon Class.
8 Mile
Curtis Hanson · Film · 2002
If Itaewon Class hit, 8 Mile shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
Business Wars
Audible · Podcast · 2026
Business Wars captures the high-stakes corporate rivalry that fueled Itaewon Class, breaking down how competitive strategy and innovation determine who survives and who ultimately dominates the market.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
If the found-family dynamic of Itaewon Class resonated with you, this podcast explores the complex, often lonely reality of building meaningful connections while navigating a demanding professional life.
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Common questions
Is Itaewon Class based on a book?
Itaewon Class is a 2020 television series written by Cho Kwang-jin. The show follows an ex-con and his friends working to make their ambitious dreams for a street bar in Seoul a reality while fighting a mighty foe.
What is the main plot of Itaewon Class?
Itaewon Class centers on an ex-convict who moves to a colorful Seoul neighborhood. He and his friends strive to overcome a powerful enemy as they work to turn their ambitious dreams for a local street bar into a successful reality.
How long is the series Itaewon Class?
Itaewon Class is a television series released in 2020. It depicts the journey of an ex-con and his group of friends as they navigate the challenges of operating a street bar in a colorful neighborhood of Seoul against a mighty foe.
Who wrote the 2020 television series Itaewon Class?
The television series Itaewon Class was written by Cho Kwang-jin. The story follows an ex-con who teams up with friends in a colorful Seoul neighborhood to build a successful street bar business while opposing a mighty foe.