Now that half of the school year has gone by, many students must feel themselves burning out and losing motivation. What better way to relieve stress than a good show? Here are 7 school-related K-dramas to help make school exciting again! 

Weak Hero Class 1 

Weak Hero Class 1 is a high school action drama. It follows Yeon Si-eun, a model student who ranks first at school. Although he may appear timid and clumsy, he uses his intelligence and wits to fight against school violence. The drama has fast-paced action scenes that keep viewers on their toes, and satisfying defeats. There are also many emotional moments that will definitely pull on viewers’ heartstrings. It is available on Prime Video and Apple TV.

 True Beauty

True Beauty is the perfect high school romance for all the hopeless romantics. It centers around Im Ju-kyung, a girl who was bullied for her looks at a previous school. She moves to a new school, and sees an opportunity to transform and make herself a new name – all with makeup. Now the most beautiful girl at her new school, she finds herself entangled with the two most popular boys. True Beauty is a fun and lighthearted drama that will definitely make viewers swoon! It can be found on Prime Video or Apple TV.

All of Us are Dead 

All of Us Are Dead is a zombie apocalypse drama that has some coming-of-age elements as well. It takes place at a high school that suddenly becomes the breeding ground for a zombie virus. Students fight for their lives in their zombie-infested school, and try to find their way out. Although there are some intense moments, the drama is also about the students surviving together, bumping heads, and maybe even falling in love. The series can be found on Netflix.

Racket Boys

Racket Boys is about a high school badminton team in the small town of Haenam. It follows Yoon Hae-kang, a 16-year-old baseball player who moves to Haenam from the big city for his dad’s new coaching gig. He ends up joining the badminton team, and makes new friends along the way. This heartwarming and hilarious drama is a great watch for the family, and it covers the stories of many different people, which viewers can find relatable. It is available to watch on Netflix.

Sky Castle 

Sky Castle is about an exclusive community of Korea’s top 1%. These families take extreme measures to enroll their children into the nation’s top universities, even at the cost of others. Although this drama is very extreme, there are some aspects that students could relate to. It is suspenseful and dramatic, and covers issues that exist within education systems all over the world. The series is available on Netflix. 

Hierarchy

Hierarchy is a teen drama that takes place in Jooshin High, a school for the children of Korea’s elites. It follows Kang Ha, who receives a scholarship and transfers in. He may seem friendly and social, but he is on a mission for revenge. As he uncovers the students’ secrets and scandals, the school’s hierarchy begins to shatter. The drama has some shocking twists, and it will definitely have viewers hooked. It can be found on Netflix. 

Study Group 

Study Group follows Yun Ga-min, a student at Yuseong Technical High who desperately wants good grades, but his only talent is fighting. Although he looks like a model student, his grades refuse to rise no matter how much he studies. In an effort to do better in school, he forms a study group. However, he quickly realizes why Yuseong Tech is the worst school to do so: its violent students. This show is great for those who enjoy action with some comic relief. The drama is ongoing at the moment, with episodes releasing every Thursday on Viki.