6 Recommendations for School-themed Korean Dramas Besides 'WEAK HERO CLASS' that are Full of Action and Conflict

Kapanlagi.com - For those of you who like Korean dramas but are tired of romantic stories, the school genre full of conflict and action can be a fresh choice. Especially if the story is not just about grades or classmates, but also about survival, disguising for secret missions, or even fighting zombies!

This genre is not only exciting but also depicts the realities and pressures in the teenage world, from bullying to the struggle to get into university. There are also many characters that are captivating, from the smart kid who secretly excels in martial arts to the stubborn but inspiring part-time teacher.

Now, besides WEAK HERO CLASS 1 which has already exploded in popularity, there are actually a lot of Korean dramas in the school genre that are equally interesting. Here are 6 recommendations that should be on your watchlist!

1. Brave Citizen: The Former Boxer Who Holds Back Anger at School

A thrilling school drama (credit:instagram.com/mindmark.movie)

BRAVE CITIZEN tells the story of So Si Min, a former national boxing athlete who now works as a contract teacher at a high school. Although he was once a tough fighter, he now forces himself to be passive and hold back in order to become a permanent teacher.

Problems arise when he has to face Han Soo Kang, a brutal student who causes chaos at school. This film has been showing since October 25, 2023, and stars Shin Hye Sun and Lee Jun Young.

2. Weak Hero Class 1: The Smart Avenger Cornered

A school Korean drama full of tension (credit:instagram.com/netflixid)

Yeon Shi Eun is an exemplary student with high grades, but she becomes a target of bullying. In her silence, she harbors surprising strategies and martial arts skills.

This drama shows how social pressure in school can transform a good child into a silent fighter. Since it aired on November 18, 2022, this drama has captivated the public with its intense conflicts.

3. All of Us Are Dead: Surviving a Zombie Attack in High School

A school Korean drama full of tension (credit:instagram.com/netflixid)

When a zombie virus attacks the school, a group of students is trapped without help, food, or signal. They must survive and help each other even though they initially hate one another.

On Jo, Cheong San, and Nam Ra become the main figures in this struggle. This drama has been airing since January 28, 2022, on Netflix and successfully makes your heart race with every episode.

4. Study Group: The Quiet Kid Who Fights for the Study Group

Korean school drama full of tension (credit:instagram.com/tving.official)

Yoo Ga Min looks like an ordinary student: wearing glasses, neat, and innocent. But secretly, he has extraordinary fighting skills and is willing to protect his friends from school gangs.

He forms a study group to raise their grades and get into their favorite university, but his struggle is not easy. Airing since January 23, 2025, on Viu, this drama is also sprinkled with light humor.

5. Undercover High School: Secret Mission for the King's Legacy

Korean school drama full of tension (credit:instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)

Seo Kang-joon plays an intelligence agent who disguises himself as a high school student to find gold from the era of King Gojong. Instead of being a teacher, he has to pretend to be a school kid.

In the midst of his disguise, he gets involved in the drama of students and teachers, including meeting a beautiful homeroom teacher who turns out to be his first love. This 12-episode drama will air in early 2025 and is full of surprises.

6. High School Return of A Gangster: When a Gangster's Soul Enters a Student's Body

Korean school drama full of tension (credit:instagram.com/tving.official)

A kind-hearted former gangster is reborn in the body of a high school student who becomes a victim of bullying. With a new body, he is determined to eradicate violence in school.

Set against the backdrop of teenage life with a mystical touch, this drama offers meaningful action. It presents a refreshing take that flips the roles of the strong and the weak.

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