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K-dramas that focus on high school bring up memories of simpler times. It is a time when we rarely felt stress, and the complications of life were much less. The endless textbooks and awkward crushes filled our lives. These are the perfect stories to indulge in to seek temporary relief from our monotonous lives. These stories also elevate the mundane to the magnificent with their drama.
10 high school K-dramas that made school look way too dramatic (and fun)
1) Extraordinary You
K-drama often brings out some of the most intriguing concepts. In this story, high school is portrayed to us in a unique manner.
Eun Dan-oh is a simple high school student. Her days revolve around spending time with friends, attending school, and returning home. There is nothing extraordinary in her routine.
However, one day she realises that she is living inside a comic book. The world around her is not real. On top of that, she is not even the lead character in the story. As the story progresses, she understands that she can do anything, yet nothing changes or goes off script.
This story blends the concept of fantasy and high school in a unique manner.
2) Reply 1997
This K-drama brings out a fresh concept with its storyline that depicts two timelines. One from the high school, and one year later, when the characters have grown up into adults.
Oftentimes, in high school, our activities leave a lasting impact. Sometimes we even regret some of the things we did or did not do in our high schools. This K-drama is all about it.
During a high school reunion, Shi-won and her friends go through their memories about their days in high school.
Yoon-jae’s feelings for Shi-won in this K-drama also leave a lasting impact. This K-drama is truly a beautiful blend of high school days with lots of drama that reminds us of our youth.
3) The Heirs
If a K-drama that truly depicts the extravagant dramatics of high school, then it is undoubtedly this one. This K-drama might be too dramatic, but one cannot deny its binge-worthy nature as well.
We see the lives of the wealthy and privileged students of high school in this story. Kim Tan and Cha Eun-sang’s story truly remains a memorable one for all K-drama lovers.
4) School 2017
The students in this story face all the troubles that every high schooler faces while growing up; however, on top of that, a mysterious student’s arrival brings chaos and drama into their lives.
All Eun-ho wants is to become a renowned webtoon artist. She is immensely passionate about her dreams. She tries her best to achieve them. However, her life takes a turn. The arrival of a mysterious student begins to unfold chaos on the school premises.
This student hides his identity and wreaks havoc around the school. Eun-ho gets caught up in this situation. She almost gets expelled from her school. So, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
She starts to look for all the evidence and secrets that lead to this mysterious student. Hyun Tae-woon also starts to help her on her path. This K-drama is truly filled with numerous hilarious moments. It remains in the hearts of the viewers.
5) Best Mistake
In this show, Yeon-doo's goal was to get rid of her stalker. However, things completely began to go awry after she posted a photo of a random boy claiming to be her boyfriend.
This random boy is Hyun-ho. Hyun-ho’s reputation precedes him, but not in a good way. He finds out that Yeon-doo claims to be his girlfriend.
This leads to many hilarious and compelling situations for both of them. This high school K-drama brings in the essence of drama in an intriguing manner.
6) A Love So Beautiful
This story can undoubtedly be said to be dramatic, but in the right way. In the world of K-dramas, stories that are based on high school are usually filled with the grim reality of the education system.
However, there are often stories that capture the lightheartedness of certain aspects of high school. The lives of five students have been explored in this K-drama.
One word to describe Shin Sol-i? Cheerful. Her energy is infectious. Cha Heon is her neighbor and the boy she has a massive crush on.
She has made her feelings quite clear towards him. However, despite Sol-i’s feelings, Cha Heon remains quite distant. As the story progresses, their story gets a bit completed with the arrival of Dae-seong. Dae-son is a transfer student with a talent for swimming.
After his arrival in the high school, he quickly falls in love with Sol-i. This story brings out the heart and lightheartedness in a nuanced manner.
If you enjoy watching high school K-dramas, then this story is definitely a must-watch. This story brings up the sweet moments of high school that often get buried under the pressure of studies.
7) To The Beautiful You
This list would be incomplete without adding this dramatic K-drama about high school, which truly takes the level of drama up a notch with its gender bender aspect.
Jae-hee is a high school student facing constant bullying from her classmates. She struggles because of this. One day, she comes across Tae-joon and falls in love instantly.
Tae-joon is a high jump competitor, and his skills are immaculate. She takes a drastic decision. She decides to leave her school and join Tae-joon’s high school to be close to him.
However, there's a twist. Tae-joon goes to an all-boys school. Hence, joining an all-boys school for Jae-hee is definitely not a feasible task. Now comes another plot twist.
She decides to join the high school under the pretense of being a boy. She chops her hair off and pretends to become a boy. The storyline is unique and is something that we would rarely see in a real high school. Yet the storyline will undoubtedly keep you hooked throughout.
8) Mackerel Run
This is yet another interesting story about high school. Is it dramatic? Yes. Is it fun? Definitely yes. Cha Gong-chan is a soccer prodigy. His skills in this field are truly great. His skills in soccer give him the opportunity to join a prestigious high school.
However, after joining the school, his life took a turn. He leaves soccer and starts to miss his classes irregularly. Leaving soccer also led to the other students distancing themselves from him. It all changes when a new transfer student arrives at the high school.
This new transfer student, Min Yeon-so, becomes the driving factor for Gong-chan. After her arrival, he restarts his soccer journey. He also becomes a dedicated student and begins to attend classes regularly. This story brings out the fun side of high school with a lot of drama.
9) School 2013
This K-drama depicts how teachers play a vital role in a student’s life. Seungri High School is definitely not the pioneer in the academic sector of Seoul.
The students in this school are struggling academically. They are deteriorating each day. However, the arrival of Se-chan in this school starts to change everything. We see how the path of the students starts to change when a teacher who actually wants them to become better comes into their lives.
Oftentimes, weaker students are overlooked by the teachers because they need more attention. They tend to focus on the meritorious students who are already better than others.
However, this story highlights the importance of lending a hand to weaker students and guiding them towards a path of progress. This high school K-drama undoubtedly leaves a lasting impact.
10) True Beauty
This K-drama is undoubtedly one of the most binge-worthy high school romances. Jun-kyung gets bullied at her school. She is also extremely insecure about her looks.
After she gets transferred to a new school, she decides to do something about her looks. She tries on makeup. Her makeup skills improve with practice.
With the help of makeup, she starts to feel more confident in herself. This helps her to begin afresh in the new school. However, her past keeps resurfacing. It keeps on creating chaos in her life. This story brings out the fun side of high school. It also depicts the difficulties students face with a dramatic touch.
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