booked well before the event showing that large crowds were expected. In popular culture Korean singer-songwriter JYP (Park Jin-young) and Yoo Se-yoon's hip hop duo UV released the song "Itaewon Freedom" in April 2011. The title alludes to (and the lyrics celebrate) a common Korean perception of Itaewon's "open atmosphere", in contrast with conventional Korean culture, which is more conservative. The popularity of the song and its music video inspired a parody cover song and video from the girl group Crayon Pop in 2013. Both videos were partially filmed on location in Itaewon. The 2020 South Korean Netflix television series Itaewon Class is set in Itaewon. The drama was praised for its diverse and inclusive cast and its realistic portrayal of subjects such as prejudice and discrimination against foreigners, ex-convicts and the LGBT people, as well as the portrayal of misbehaviors by chaebol corporations. Time Magazine included Itaewon Class on its list of "The 10 Best Korean Dramas to Watch on Netflix" and Forbes included the series on its list of "The 13 Best Korean Dramas Of 2020". Transportation It is served by Seoul Subway Line 6 via Itaewon, Noksapyeong and Hangangjin stations. Itaewon Station – Seoul Subway Line 6 See also Haebangchon Yongsan-gu Yongsan Garrison Notes External links Official Seoul City Tourism :Itaewon Neighbourhoods of Yongsan District Ethnic enclaves in South Korea Red-light districts in South Korea Shopping districts and streets in South Korea Multiculturalism in South Korea Tourist attractions in Seoul Entertainment districts in South Korea Diplomatic districts