Top 10 Best Korean School Dramas

This drama unfolds from 1998 to 2021. In 1998, amidst a world on the brink of disaster, two individuals, aged 22 and 18, first meet, only to hurt each other at 23 and 19. By the time they turn 24 and 20, they begin learning to trust one another, and at 25 and 21, they fall in love. Baek Yi Jin, a sports reporter at UBS, navigates a challenging career, working as a makeup salesman and bodyguard before finding his true calling. During the Asian Games, he meets Na Hee Do, a fencing prodigy who, after earning a spot on the national team, eventually becomes a gold medalist.

This drama tells the story of Koo Ae Jin, a high school student who is bullied for her appearance and even ridiculed by strangers. However, after school hours, she leads a secret life: heavily made-up and spending hours editing photos to transform into Genie, a social media star with 770k followers. While Koo Ae Jin struggles with her true identity, a boy at school uncovers her secret.

The plot of Shadow Beauty revolves around Koo Ae Jin (played by Shim Dal Gi), who is constantly bullied and insulted because of her unattractive appearance. Frustrated by this, Koo Ae Jin secretly applies makeup after school, creating a completely different persona. With layers of makeup, she becomes Genie, a social media influencer with nearly a million followers.

Racket Boys follows the story of a struggling high school badminton club at Haenam Seo, facing the threat of being disbanded due to poor facilities and lack of resources. The young players, both boys and girls, are under immense pressure to overcome these obstacles and secure a spot on the national badminton team.

The series explores the growth of these athletes as they fight to achieve their dreams. Their journey takes a turn for the better when legendary player Ra Yeong Ja agrees to coach them, helping them sharpen their skills and work towards becoming icons in South Korean sports, with aspirations to reach international fame.

Law School follows the lives of students and professors at Korea's prestigious law school, who get entangled in a mysterious case. Yang Jong Hoon, a former elite prosecutor turned criminal law professor, is known for his tough and controversial teaching methods. Despite being the most feared professor on campus, there's something irresistible about his demanding approach, pushing his students to strive for excellence and never settle for less than the best.

Kang Sol, a first-year law student who overcame a childhood filled with hardship and poverty, is given a special admission to the law school. Despite her insecurities, feeling inferior to her wealthier and more talented peers, her passion for law will guide her as she learns the true meaning of what it takes to become a lawyer.

Im Ju Gyeong, constantly mocked and bullied for her appearance, moves to a new school where she learns the art of makeup to transform her looks. This magical transformation turns her into the school's new beauty. However, things get complicated when she falls for the charming and wealthy Su Ho. As she navigates this romantic confusion, she must also keep her true face a secret while maintaining her flawless image in front of everyone.

The situation becomes even more tangled when two handsome young men find themselves drawn to Ju Gyeong. One is Lee Su Ho, the son of a famous actress, who hides his true identity behind the façade of a model student. The other is Han Seo Joon, a bold and daring model with his own distinct personality.

"Love's Trap" follows the relationship between Hong Seol, a hardworking university student, and Yoo Jung, a senior at her school. Hong Seol struggles with financial hardship and takes on part-time jobs to support herself. Yoo Jung, on the other hand, seems perfect in every way – he has wealth, intellect, good looks, health, and charm. However, beneath this seemingly flawless exterior lies a dark side to his personality. The only one who can help him unravel his issues is the ordinary student, Hong Seol.

Rewind to 18 tells the story of Jung Da Jung (Kim Ha Neul) and Hong Dae Young (Yoon Sang Hyun), who married young. They have an 18-year-old son and daughter, and Jung Da Jung works as a rookie newscaster with a warm heart. Despite her loving nature, she is frustrated with her husband, especially after he loses his job and faces disdain from his family, pushing her toward divorce. Meanwhile, Hong Dae Young regrets his life choices, having abandoned his career for marriage at a young age. But then, mysteriously, his body returns to that of an 18-year-old, while his mind remains 37. Once a popular basketball player in his youth, Hong Dae Young (now Lee Do Hyun) transforms into Ko Woo Young and embarks on a fresh new life.

Unexpectedly Finding You (Accidentally Finding Haru) follows the story of Eun Dan O, a rich young woman attending an elite school who suffers from a heart condition. She is also engaged to Baek Kyung, but he despises her. However, after a temporary memory loss, she gains the ability to see the future.

She soon finds herself trapped in a comic book, where she is merely a side character with little time left before she disappears. Determined to change her fate, she seeks the help of a handsome classmate, whom she names Haru. Together, they rewrite the story, quickly bringing it to an end and creating their own love story in the process.

The Zombie School is a thrilling Korean drama about a zombie apocalypse that premiered in 2022. The series stars Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Park Solomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee Yoo-mi, Kim Byung-chul, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Jeon Bae-soo. A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight to escape – or risk turning into one of the infected, ferocious creatures.

This new horror series has received positive initial reviews and sparked a lot of discussion among viewers and critics alike on social media. What sets it apart from other zombie shows is the realism in depicting how the infected are perceived – as zombies – something not often fully acknowledged in similar stories. Many people debate whether the infection is caused by rabies, drug addiction, or something else entirely.

Our Beloved Summer portrays the complicated emotions of a couple who have broken up with the words: "It was the worst time for you, and let’s never meet again!" However, a documentary they made 10 years ago during high school suddenly becomes famous, forcing them to reunite in front of the camera once again.

Kook Jeon Soo (Kim Da Mi) is a public relations expert, known for her pragmatic approach. Kook Yeon Soo was always the top student in school and became a public figure recognized by everyone whenever she appeared. She’s bold and unafraid to pursue success, though she now lives with the scars of her past and struggles with an empty reality. When she unexpectedly reunites with her ex, Choi Woong – the man she once swore never to see again, even if he were to die – their emotions start to waver as they work together on a business project.