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Crushology 101 has caused a massive surge of viewers looking for more college K-dramas. College K-dramas are truly one of a kind. Even though numerous K-dramas depict college life, it never gets old.
There is always a new and fresh aspect that could be explored in college K-dramas. Campus romance captures the essence of all the troubles the students go through as they navigate life after entering adulthood.
There is always something uniquely captivating about the stories set in the vibrant world of colleges and universities. From the lighthearted tales of self-discovery to the complications of societal expectations, these college K-dramas have it all. So, let’s dive right in.
9 best college K-dramas to watch after Crushology 101
1) Go Back Couple (2017)
This K-drama has a unique combination of both time travel and college romance all at once. An unhappy couple finds a way out to reinvent themselves as they get a chance to travel back in time.
At 38 years old, their lives are stuck and filled with regrets and struggle. As they travel back to the time when they were college students, they decide to make things right and make different choices.
These decisions have the ability to completely change the way they are in the future. The background of college in this K-drama makes it intriguing and fun to watch. After watching Crushology 101, this could definitely be your next watch.
2) My Roommate is a Gumiho
The depiction of college romance in this K-drama is distinct. Though when we think about college romances, we think of two students forming connections as they spend their time together. However, My Roommate is a Gumiho is not quite the same. In this K-drama, a college student, Lee Dam, gets entangled with a supernatural being who looks like a human but is far from one.
Shin Woo-yeo is a Gumiho, living amongst human beings, searching for a way to turn into a human. He gets entangled with Lee Dam when she swallows his fox bead.
Without the fox bead, he will not be able to turn into a human being. This K-drama is filled with all the elements that make a college romance intriguing and fun. A love triangle, intense moments, and the thrill make this K-drama a must-watch.
3) Heartstrings
This K-drama truly nailed the depiction of college life and the struggles students face while studying in college. This K-drama is sweet, intense, and musically inclined, all in the right proportions.
The formation of new friendships, the pressure of studies, and the ever-present quotient of love bring out the vibrance of this K-drama in a nuanced manner. Lee Shin and Gyu-won’s story tugs at our heartstrings.
Their initial clashes and different personalities bring out the essence of this K-drama. This is an excellent watch if you are looking for a relatable and heartwarming K-drama.
4) Cheer Up
This is yet another intriguing K-drama that shows us the life of college and how students navigate it. Do Haei-yi and Park Jung-woo’s story is truly a great one, especially when we consider the slow and gradual progress.
The viewers get to see the rigorous practices, the intense rivalries, and the personal challenges that college students usually face. The realistic depiction of college life in this K-drama is truly remarkable. This K-drama authentically depicts the struggles many students face.
5) Nevertheless
Though many of the viewers of this K-drama have mixed reactions to Yoo Na-bi and Park Jae-eon’s story, it cannot be denied that this K-drama nailed the realistic depiction of college life and the complexities that come with adulthood.
We are used to stories that are usually black and white, with rarely any grey areas. In Nevertheless, the complications between Na-bi and Jae-eon’s story make it intriguing and genuine.
Na-bi’s past relationship has broken her in a manner from which she is hardly able to recover. Jae-eon brings further complications to her life. Though she tried to stay away from him, she could not deny the sparks and intense attraction they had for one another. This K-drama has an unconventional approach.
Despite that, Nevertheless is filled with unflinching realism. It does not idealize college romances with grand gestures and perfect relationships.
The depiction of the messy, confusing, and sometimes frustrating side of young adult dating in this K-drama is intriguing. We see the complexities of attraction on one hand and the struggle with emotional vulnerability on the other.
Na-bi’s monologues are relatable and perfectly capture her feelings towards Jae-eon.
6) Gangnam Beauty
This college K-drama is a perfect candidate for a weekend binge-watch. From the very beginning, this K-drama has captured and depicted numerous relatable aspects of adulthood and young adult insecurities.
As we enter a new chapter of our lives in college, we are faced with numerous challenges. The challenge from the education aspect is ever present, but along with it, we also face troubles with our identity and our self-worth at times.
We are constantly comparing ourselves with others and constantly feeling insecure. This K-drama has perfectly depicted this aspect in a nuanced manner. Through Kang Mi-rae, the viewers get to experience the troubles the college-going students feel.
The depiction of serious social issues such as bullying and the impact it can have on the minds of people is truly remarkable. Mi-rae and Kyung-seok’s story is a reminder of the fact that love is not judgmental.
Even though Mi-rae is always insecure about her looks, Kyung-seok’s unwavering love towards her breaks down her walls. The depiction of the awkwardness of first crushes, the formation of genuine connections, and building a successful future makes this K-drama a must-watch.
7) Cheese In The Trap
Cheese In The Trap does have a unique flavour to it. The practicality of this K-drama nails the college experience, which can rarely be seen in many other shows.
The quiet anxieties, the manipulations, the facade of being friends, and the complicated relationships that could make or break a person are truly remarkable in this K-drama. Hong Seol’s life takes a turn when she encounters Yoo Jung.
Though on the surface, Jung is a smart, charming, and popular person, on the inside, he is manipulative and extremely competitive. The push and pull dynamics of the characters keep the viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the K-drama.
The everyday struggles that are often neglected in many other K-dramas have been depicted in a practical and relatable manner. It is refreshing to see a not-so-glorified depiction of the world of college and universities.
Not only the lead, but also the supporting characters add to the overall intrigue of the K-drama. The time during our college can be challenging. It is a time of self-discovery because we learn to stand up for ourselves.
8) Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
This college K-drama is truly one of the best ones that depicts the life of college students as they navigate through life. Bok-Joo and Joon-Hyung study at the same sports university. Though they were childhood friends, they lost touch and did not meet each other again at the university.
Joon-hyung and Bok-joo slowly start to become close friends. They support one another through difficult times.
Bok-joo stays beside Joon-hyung’s side when he struggles with the relationship with his mother, and Joon-hyung stays by her side when Bok-joo’s heart breaks because of Joon-hyung’s elder brother, on whom she has a massive crush.
Their story is filled with humor and heartwarming moments, which resonate with the viewers. Though college K-dramas usually showcase educational aspects, this sports K-drama is fresh and fun to watch.
9) Dear M
The most intriguing aspect of this K-drama is the heartwarming nature and the overall humor. Throughout the K-drama, the four students of the university come together to try their best to find the identity of a person.
As they navigate college life, they understand their feelings, challenges, and overall development they go through during this time. Ma Joo-ah and Min-ho’s story is truly one of a kind.
They perfectly capture the ups and downs of university. The stress of exams, the struggle to get good grades, the joy of study sessions, and the fun of creating new bonds are truly great aspects of this K-drama.
Dear M weaves together all the essential elements to make a perfect college K-drama.
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