K-dramas about high school have become very popular because they not only contain all of the above elements, but also involve the most exciting aspects of being in high school. Though one genre of drama deals with the problems of growing up and emotions experienced by the teenagers in a more traditional way, the other genre takes them into the world that is much more dangerous and complex. Indeed, the most thrilling aspect is that life in the class can be much more exciting than you may imagine. Here are seven K-dramas you should see in a classroom.
1. All Of Us Are Dead
The series All Of Us Are Dead turns a regular school environment into a battlefield for survival by introducing a sudden outbreak of zombies in school due to an unknown infection. The students are forced to fight for survival within the confines of their school, fighting not only the infected but also themselves against fear, betrayal, and other emotions.
OTT Platform: Netflix
2. Weak Hero Class 1
Weak Hero Class 1 is a story about a calm and smart student who utilizes his wisdom and tactics to defeat violent bullies. The movie touches on the themes of friendship, psychological issues, and the cold truth of school violence. It has earned its place among the most critically acclaimed K-drama films because of its authentic fight scenes and strong characters.
OTT Platform: Netflix
3. If Wishes Could Kill
If Wishes Can Kill describes a suspenseful story filled with psychological mystery, in which the wishes of the students lead to dangerous repercussions once these wishes start becoming a reality. The play features human greed and ambition, and what happens to people when they let their wishes go beyond their moral standards.
OTT Platform: Netflix
4. Night Has Come
"Night Has Come" represents an innovative approach to the survival concept through the portrayal of students getting into a life-and-death situation while playing a mafia game. This is not a conventional movie as it is full of unexpected twists that lead characters to make life-altering decisions that have a significant effect on their relationships.
OTT Platform: Netflix
5. Study Group
In Study Group, the story revolves around a student whose dream is to succeed academically even though he goes to school in an environment characterized by violence and hoodlums. Even though he tries to concentrate on his books, he ends up being engaged in fights due to his exceptional fighting skills.
OTT Platform: Netflix
6. Duty After School
Duty After School is an episode about some typical high school students who get conscripted to go into battle against strange alien creatures who are threatening the existence of planet earth. The episode captures the horror of the high school kids as they are forced to arm themselves and make difficult decisions.
OTT Platform: Netflix
7. Extracurricular
"Extracurricular" delves into the darker aspects of adolescence by presenting an intelligent teen who operates an underground business illegally to prepare for his future. When his entire universe starts falling apart, he gets caught up in some dangerous affairs that revolve around crime, betrayal, and ethical dilemmas.
OTT Platform: Netflix