Itaewon Class (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictWoke

68%

Itaewon Class2020

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

Itaewon Class wears its progressive heart on its sleeve, tackling issues of identity head-on. While it's not the wokest show out there, it certainly leans into modern ideological narratives at the expense of deeper engagement with tradition.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While the story is primarily a classic underdog tale, Itaewon Class does insert identity topics, one character is transgender and another is a black Korean, though their arcs mostly tie into the overall plot. However, moments feel like boxes are being checked for diversity, occasionally detracting from authentic narrative development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and authority figures are often cast as antagonistic or out of touch, while the show champions self-determination and personal identity. Masculinity and Korean cultural norms are challenged, though not entirely thrown out the window; the push for social change is front-and-center.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Most 'traditional' or dissenting characters serve as obstacles or outright villains, and the prevailing attitude among heroes is thoroughly modern and progressive. There’s little room for real debate or plurality in these themes, and tradition rarely gets a fair shake.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

Movie poster for Clean with Passion for Now

13%

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.