There are K-dramas that entertain. Then there are K-dramas that stay with you long after the final episode ends. Itaewon Class is firmly in the second category. Born from a beloved webtoon and adapted into one of the most-watched Netflix K-dramas of 2020, this is a revenge story wrapped in the language of resilience, found family, and the burning desire to prove yourself against every odd stacked against you.

If you’ve been wondering about the Itaewon Class total episode count, the full cast, the plot, or whether it’s worth your time — this is your complete guide.

Itaewon Class — Overview

Detail	Info
Series Title	Itaewon Class
Genre	Drama, Romance, Revenge
Total Episodes	16 Episodes
Episode Runtime	~60 minutes each
Original Network	jTBC (South Korea)
Netflix Release Date	January 31, 2020
Parental Rating	PG-13
Based On	Webcomic by Gwang Jin
Screenplay	Gwang Jin
Director	Kim Sung-Yoon
Stream Quality	1080i (not 4K)

📺 Itaewon Class Total Episode — Complete Release Schedule

One of the most-searched questions about this series is the Itaewon Class total episode count. The answer: 16 episodes in total, released two per week across eight weeks on both jTBC in South Korea and Netflix globally.

Episodes	Air Date
Episodes 1–2	Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2020
Episodes 3–4	Feb 7 – Feb 8, 2020
Episodes 5–6	Feb 14 – Feb 15, 2020
Episodes 7–8	Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2020
Episodes 9–10	Feb 28 – Feb 29, 2020
Episodes 11–12	Mar 6 – Mar 7, 2020
Episodes 13–14	Mar 13 – Mar 14, 2020
Episodes 15–16	Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2020

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes, making for a total binge runtime of around 16 hours — a deeply satisfying commitment.

🎭 The Story That Makes It Unmissable

On his very first day at a new school, Park Sae-Ro-Yi (Park Seo-Joon) punches the school bully — who just happens to be the son of the most powerful restaurant mogul in Korea. What follows is a chain of devastating losses: his father loses his job, then his life in a tragic accident caused by that same bully’s son.

Sae-Ro-Yi emerges from prison with one singular mission — to build a small restaurant in the heart of Itaewon, Seoul, and take down the Jangga Group empire from the ground up.

What makes this story extraordinary isn’t just the revenge plot — it’s the people he builds around him. A fiercely loyal, unconventional team of misfits, each carrying their own wounds, each finding purpose in this tiny bar-restaurant with enormous ambition.

🌟 Main Cast Highlights

Character	Actor	Known For
Park Sae-Ro-Yi	Park Seo-Joon	What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?
Jo Yi-Seo	Kim Da-Mi	The Witch: Part 1
Jang Dae-Hee (Villain)	Yoo Jae-Myung	Stranger, Confession
Oh Soo-A	Kwon Na-Ra	Doctor Prisoner
Jang Geun-Won	Ahn Bo-Hyun	Her Private Life
Ma Hyun-Yi	Lee Joo-Young	Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Park Seo-Joon delivers what many consider his career-best performance — stoic, wounded, and quietly magnetic. Kim Da-Mi as the sharp-tongued, fearless Jo Yi-Seo is the electric counterforce that keeps the series crackling episode after episode.

💡 Why Is It Still Worth Watching in 2026?

Six years after its original release, Itaewon Class continues to attract new viewers globally. The themes it tackles — class struggle, discrimination, the cost of ambition, loyalty vs. survival — feel as urgent in 2026 as they did in 2020. It’s the kind of series that earns a rewatch simply because the characters deserve it.

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❓ FAQs

Q: What is the Itaewon Class total episode count on Netflix?

Itaewon Class has a total of 16 episodes, each approximately 60 minutes long. All 16 episodes are available to stream on Netflix, with a total runtime of around 16 hours.

Q: Is there a Season 2 of Itaewon Class on Netflix?

No — Itaewon Class is a single-season series with 16 episodes and a complete, satisfying ending. There has been no official announcement of a Season 2 as of 2026.