Kang Yeon-doo (Jung Eun-ji) leads her school's dance team, a loyal bunch of outcasts who collectively occupy the bottom of the school's academic ranking. "Cheer Up" is available to watch on Viki. "Itaewon Class" is a compelling show with a cast you'll root for.
The show integrates them smoothly into the storyline while exploring discrimination with care, going beyond soundbites to forge impactful character development. Saeroyi's crew reflects the reality of Itaewon's diversity, including Guinean-Korean recruit Kim To-ni (Chris Lyon) and transgender chef Ma Hyeon-yi (Lee Joo-young). The show's twisting storyline encompasses class warfare, betrayal, and a cooking competition, while fitting in a love triangle between Saeroyi's childhood crush Oh Soo-ah (Kwon Na-ra), who has sold her soul to become an executive at Jangga, and ruthless entrepreneur Cho Yi-seo (Kim Da-mi). Saeroyi resolves to avenge his father and destroy the Jangga conglomerate owned by his nemesis, the fiendishly evil CEO Jang Dae-hee (Yoo Jae-myung). He's the archetypal underdog, kicked out of school and sent to jail by the wealthy family responsible for his father's death. This epic revenge drama follows Park Saeroyi (Park Seo-joon – who also appeared in the Oscar best picture "Parasite"). "Itaewon Class" is available to watch on Netflix.