Hierarchy, True Beauty (Photo Credit: Netflix, Viki)
K-dramas centered around schools often grab the attention of fans with their intriguing storylines and variety of genres. Fans can binge-watch several of school-themed K-dramas on Netflix.
The streaming platform contains a plethora of series based on school students, involving genres like romance, thriller, fantasy, and societal topics. Several of these dramas have worked really well and have garnered worldwide recognition for their storylines and characters.
Some of the most popular school dramas fans can watch on Netflix include the 2024 series Hierarchy. Others are SKY Castle, True Beauty, Extraordinary You, and several others. Check out more details about these K-dramas below.
Hierarchy
Hierarchy is a recently released Netflix K-drama premiered on Friday, June 7, 2024. It follows a group of elite students from Jooshin High School who have power and control over others. However, the arrival of scholarship student Kang-Ha (Lee Chae-Min) causes chaos. He enters the school to avenge the death of his twin brother and vows to find the culprit. He comes across Jooshin Group heir Kim Ri-An (Kim Jae-Won) and popular student Jeong Jae-Yi (Roh Jeong-Eui). You can watch the series on Netflix.
SKY Castle
SKY Castle is a popular K-drama that is available on Netflix. It follows the story of four housewives and their families who live in a luxurious neighbourhood called SKY Castle.
The families go above and beyond to ensure their children score top marks and secure admission to prestigious universities. The arrival of Lee Soo-Im and her family shakes things up. She begins to help the school students navigate the pressure around them while also uncovering the truth about the family that resided in their house before them.
The drama stars Yeom Jung-Ah, Lee Tae-Ran, Yoon Se-Ah, Oh Na-Ra, Kim Hye-Yoon, and more.
True Beauty
True Beauty premiered on December 9, 2020, and follows the journey of high school student Lim Ju-Gyeong (Moon Ga-Young). Insecure about her appearance, she hides her real self with makeup and quickly gains popularity in school. She crosses paths with Lee Soo-Ho (Cha Eun-Woo), who is the only person who has seen her without makeup. He loves her for her real self and helps Ju-Gyeong find her true beauty. The drama also stars Hwang In-Youp as the impressive second lead. It is available for streaming on Netflix.
Extraordinary You
Extraordinary You tells the story of high school student Eun Dan-Oh (Kim Hye-Yoon), who suffers from a heart condition that leaves her with a limited number of years to live. Soon, she realizes that she is a character in a webtoon, and her life changes the way the writer wants it to. Dan-Oh decides to take matters into her own hands and change her fate for the better. Eventually, she finds true love in Ha-Ru (Rowoon).
The drama also stars Lee Jae-Wook as the second lead, Baek Kyung, who ends up falling for Dan-Oh. Meanwhile, the drama premiered on October 2, 2019, and is available on Netflix.
Law School
Law School premiered on April 14, 2021, and follows a group of students who witnessed a traumatic incident at their law school. Together with their law professor, the students try to bring justice while also uncovering dark truths and hidden secrets.
The K-drama boasts a star-studded cast list, including Kim Myung-Min, Kim Bum, Ryu Hye-Young, Lee Jung-Eun, Lee Soo-Kyung, David Lee, and several others. Meanwhile, viewers can stream the series on Netflix.
School 2017
School 2017 follows the journey of a group of students who stand up against the corrupt school system to get justice. It documents, in particular, Ra Eun-Ho (Kim Se-Jeong), who gets framed for becoming a troublemaker, and the school director’s son Hyun Tae-Woon (Kim Jung-Hyun), who suffers from trauma. He crosses paths with Eun-Ho, who is the complete opposite of him. Despite their contrasting personalities, they fall in love and help each other through their issues. The drama premiered on July 17, 2017, and is available on Netflix.
The school dramas provide fans with unique perspectives that shed light on societal issues and keep viewers engaged with their intriguing characters. Fans can choose from many genres, with many school-based K-dramas available on Netflix.
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