School 2013

This was such a great show. I absolutely loved it. And the fact that it explores everything so realistically and without rushing things is the best thing about it. The bromances are the highlight of the show. And I absolutely loved everyone's story. How teenagers' issues and feelings are explored is refreshing. How it shows that adults can't always relate to or estimate the trials and pressures adolescents go through. They think it's trivial just because we're "kids". One should think about how it's even harder to go through things when you're an adolescent because you don't have the mental capacity, tools or experience to handle them.
Best part was the character development and growth in everyone. It was at a realistic pace. And very beautifully written and executed. Every single person's story was important. The actors did a great job.
I would have had a better experience in school if I had teachers like Jung In Jae to help me. I loved her. She genuinely wanted to help and gave it her all. Teacher Kang's character development was a delight to watch.
Plus there's no romance complicating or overshadowing the plot. It makes it even more realistic and better. There's possibility of it but they didn't push into it preemptively. It felt natural.
The ending was beautiful and I cried a lot. This show kept it very real and showed us how real life is not as ideal and not everyone has a happy ending. It is important to build healthy and close relationships with good people. These friends will be there for you when you need them. School life is one of the most important phases of one's life. Teachers play a huge role in the character development of the students. They should be compassionate and understanding. Also kids already know how hard life is and how cruel the world is. School is a place where we grow and learn how to navigate the world. We need people who can guide us and nurture us. Not punish and torture in the name of readying us for the real world. You don't comfort a child and don't give them affection and they'll just grow up to be bitter and emotionally starved individuals who contribute to make the world cruel. You need to show them care and affection, teach them kindly and comfort them when required. So that in the real world they'll have the good memories to get them through hard times and remind them that the world isn't always this cruel and not everyone is bad. The drama shows us the glaring flaws in our education systems and sheds a light on the different hardships faced by students.
It's a great show, you must watch it.

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In my opinion this is the best School series among 2015, 2017 and 2021.

The drama tells you about real life happenings, no too much drama compared 2015, mostly realistic than 2017 and doesn't focus on romance, but it doesn't mean they are that bad. There is a plot twist that aren't predictable and the actors are good in their roles, also I can relate almost all of the scenes.

This drama is the reason why I felt in love with Lee Jongsuk, his acting is pretty good as a rookie during that time same with Kim Woobin, Jang Nara and Choi Daniel, there is no doubt in their acting.

Overall, this is a good recommendation for starters and for younger audience.

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Boy, this drama was sooooo good I can't believe it…I feel it's the best one I've seen since Seven days, I really was not looking forward to the end as I'm going to feel empty and wonder where I find another one as good??? So far Master of Study, School 2017 (very different, though, and not as gripping). I thought once the issue between the main protagonists was resolved, the main story would be pretty much over and all the writers can do is think up various school issues to dramatise. But actually they have explored the boundaries also on really important social issues, covering many issues that must be faced by kids and teachers in schools in underprivileged urban areas. It's here where the main teacher actors also did an outstanding job, although one of them Jung In Jae is so almost saintly as to rather stretch credibility when you go outside the drama and think of what's more likely to happen in the real world. If only I had had any teacher like that I'd be in seventh heaven. I mean, keeping phone contact???……is that normal in Korea? Can we please, please have it in the West, as long as it's someone like her?…….But the Daniel Choi character and the other main teachers (perhaps especially the "baddie" ones) - do bring a dose of reality to what challenges teachers in similar situations face - ditto the parent characters stand for a credible portrait of what some parents are really like in the real world. The only fault I can find in this drama - where it really is drama, not a full portrait of reality - is the constant allowances for misfit kids - though that was corrected somewhat at the end where reality took a savage bite. In the real world, kids who don't fit in are written off, which is why we have crime, broken homes etc etc Maybe these kind of dramas can alert more people to the problem. The end feeling is that everyone went through some kind of evolution in this drama - kids and teachers. I feel this is the only drama other than Seven Days (which is out and out gay and therefore pushes the boundaries more) and maybe Nobuta wo Produce, which I could give a 10 to for rewatch value.

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Oh Jung Ho!!!

I did not get the ending I want but I'm happy with 'I won't live badly'.
The acting was great, considering it was a first project for most of the actors. I was drawn to this for Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk, but ended up with a few more favs, such as Lee Ji Hoon, Yi Kyung, Kwak Jung Wook and Daniel Choi.

It dragged on a bit in parts, but then, that is to be expected when it has to last 16 episodes.

Didn't think much of the OST, but it didn't get on my nerves.

If you don't mind high school dramas, give it a try.
Enjoyable and mildly tugs at your heart strings.

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This is one of the first ever K-Drama's I've watched and I love it so so so much (it's still my favorite drama out of all that I've watched so far tbh). It's amazing in so many ways. I appreciate that it wasn't much (or any at all if I think about it) romance, because rather than throwing in romance, the main focus is on the students (2 in particular, you know who I mean) and their lives, friendships, struggles, ups and downs etc. I really love the chemistry between Lee Jong Suk and Kim Woo Bin, they did an excellent job in portraying their characters/roles (everything felt very real, which I appreciate a lot). Long story short - this drama through me on a rollercoaster of emotions and feels. I cried, laughed, got so mad that I wanted to punch the wall beside me, I hid behind a pillow at those cute and soft moments. Ugh, idk what else to say. I just really love and appreciate this drama. I 100% recommend others to watch this or continue to watch it if you've dropped it for some reason. <3

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I am only to episode 10, but this drama needs to go on my top ten list.
I watched all ten episodes in one day, which I haven't done with a drama in a while.

I literally started to cry by episode 9. I did not think I would love this drama so much. The bromance in this drama is enough to get you fan girling forever.

I do not care if any romance happens at all in this drama and I am a huge romantic. I started watching this drama for Woo bin and he was definitely worth it. Even the boring parts are not as bad because we have him in this drama. He definitely needs to be in more dramas. I am waiting for the day when he is the main lead. Even in this drama he does not show up till the third episode, so, if you are watching for him keep that in mind. Lee Jong Suk is a pleasure watching, and knowing that they are best friends in real life made the drama ten times better.


I will have to post later after I finish this drama, but I wish I had watched this earlier. Because this drama has a lot to do with school and problems in school, I think teachers and people planning to be teachers should really watch this drama.

If you guys ever have to teach in a troubled school or even a normal school, some of these problems might come up.

Now, that have finished the drama, better title for this drama would have been: Bromance level: Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk.
This is a great drama and everyone should watch it. I love rewatching this drama!

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A story filled with lessons

This series is like an emotional rollercoaster.

I almost dropped it when I was watching the first two episodes, and if you're having the same thought as me- don't do it.

It gets immediately interesting after Park Hyeong Soo (Kim Woo Bin) showed up.

The relationship between the two main characters are a delight and there's a lot of bromance. The lack of generic romance is great as it keeps the focus on the main education issues.

But, I also adore the relationship between the two teachers, even though the female teacher is a bit annoying at first. I am quite sure Kang Se Chan has a crush on the female teacher.

I like how the series discusses issues such as bullying, child neglect, momager, and even suicide through two people with completely different standpoint, with the two characters gradually learning more and more of each other.

It's a must-watch series for those who like school dramas and this has a lot of complexity in term of character development, though admittedly some scenes are simply too much or unrealistic (like they should have handled On Jung Ho better) and I am so frustrated when there are misunderstandings arising from people who refuse to speak up.

Overall, an amazing series.

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I totally love the show.. i mostly go for romantic plots but this is one show that has held me despite the lack of it.. the cast is fresh and the story is moving!
the story focuses on friendship and teacher student relationship! it basically brings back memories of school.. both good and bad.. and explains both the teacher and the student's viewpoint on school life. Daniel Choi and Jung Nara have done a brilliant job but the people who make the show incredible are the students. the acting is so realistic. Nam Soon and Heung soo's friendship moves you to tears, Oh Jung ho and his trio.. though were shown as bullies.. make us pity them at the same time. and the rest of the kids highlight the basic problems and issues that students face!!

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