The Sound of Magic

In The Sound of Magic the FL, who is unhappy due to unfortunate circumstances in her life, befriends a Magician who begins to teach her magic. Similarly, Moorim School revolves around a group of students who attended a mysterious school due to having mystical powers such as magic.

Both have a peculiar and reclusive older male lead that enters the female leads lives. They help eachother grow and overcome problems. Both shows also tackle inequality, bullying and student life.