**Itaewon Class** is a gritty and inspirational drama webtoon that blends entrepreneurship, social commentary, and revenge into a powerful modern success story, set in Seoul’s vibrant Itaewon district and following Park Sae-ro-yi, a principled and stubborn young man whose life is shattered after standing up to the corrupt heir of a powerful food conglomerate, leading to prison, loss, and long-term resentment that fuels his determination to succeed on his own terms, as he builds a small bar-restaurant with a diverse team of social outcasts and underdogs while plotting to overthrow the very corporation that destroyed his family, unfolding into a compelling narrative driven by perseverance, moral conviction, and strategic growth rather than brute force, delivering emotionally charged moments, realistic struggles, and sharp critiques of class inequality, discrimination, and corporate abuse of power, while exploring themes of integrity, loyalty, found family, and redefining success in a system rigged against fairness, supported by grounded artwork and character-focused storytelling that emphasizes resilience over glamour, earning widespread acclaim for its relatability and motivational impact and later becoming a global phenomenon through a highly successful live-action drama adaptation, also known as Itaewon Class webtoon, Itaewon Class manga, 이태원 클라쓰, Kwang Jin webtoon, Park Sae-ro-yi webtoon, Itaewon business drama, revenge success webtoon, and social justice slice of life series.