이태원 클라쓰
"I want to live a life in which you can't put a price on your convictions."
Itaewon Class - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Park Sae-ro-yi
Park Seo-jun
Motivation
Initially fueled by a desire to avenge his father's death, his motivation evolves into a quest to create a world where he and his "people" can live freely and happily.
Character Arc
Sae-ro-yi transforms from a hot-headed, idealistic teenager into a strategic, visionary CEO. His arc is defined by his ability to maintain his moral purity while navigating the compromises required by business and love.
Jo Yi-seo
Kim Da-mi
Motivation
Her motivation shifts from seeking entertainment in a boring world to a singular, fierce devotion to making Sae-ro-yi's dreams a reality.
Character Arc
A high-IQ sociopath who initially views the world with cold pragmatism. Through Sae-ro-yi, she learns empathy and the value of human connection, eventually dedicating her genius to his success.
Jang Dae-hee
Yoo Jae-myung
Motivation
Driven by the need to protect the Jangga Group at all costs, viewing any challenge to his authority as a personal insult that must be crushed.
Character Arc
A self-made titan who becomes a cautionary tale of how power can corrupt. He spends the series trying to break Sae-ro-yi, only to realize in his final days that he has built a hollow empire.
Oh Soo-ah
Kwon Na-ra
Motivation
Primarily motivated by self-preservation and the desire for a stable life, which puts her at constant odds with Sae-ro-yi's risky path.
Character Arc
Caught between her loyalty to Sae-ro-yi and her survival instincts at Jangga. Her arc concludes with her choosing independence, finally acting on the evidence she gathered against the company for years.