School 2013 (2012)

Oh Jung Ho!!!

I did not get the ending I want but I'm happy with 'I won't live badly'.
The acting was great, considering it was a first project for most of the actors. I was drawn to this for Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk, but ended up with a few more favs, such as Lee Ji Hoon, Yi Kyung, Kwak Jung Wook and Daniel Choi.

It dragged on a bit in parts, but then, that is to be expected when it has to last 16 episodes.

Didn't think much of the OST, but it didn't get on my nerves.

If you don't mind high school dramas, give it a try.
Enjoyable and mildly tugs at your heart strings.

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This is one of the first ever K-Drama's I've watched and I love it so so so much (it's still my favorite drama out of all that I've watched so far tbh). It's amazing in so many ways. I appreciate that it wasn't much (or any at all if I think about it) romance, because rather than throwing in romance, the main focus is on the students (2 in particular, you know who I mean) and their lives, friendships, struggles, ups and downs etc. I really love the chemistry between Lee Jong Suk and Kim Woo Bin, they did an excellent job in portraying their characters/roles (everything felt very real, which I appreciate a lot). Long story short - this drama through me on a rollercoaster of emotions and feels. I cried, laughed, got so mad that I wanted to punch the wall beside me, I hid behind a pillow at those cute and soft moments. Ugh, idk what else to say. I just really love and appreciate this drama. I 100% recommend others to watch this or continue to watch it if you've dropped it for some reason. <3

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I am only to episode 10, but this drama needs to go on my top ten list.
I watched all ten episodes in one day, which I haven't done with a drama in a while.

I literally started to cry by episode 9. I did not think I would love this drama so much. The bromance in this drama is enough to get you fan girling forever.

I do not care if any romance happens at all in this drama and I am a huge romantic. I started watching this drama for Woo bin and he was definitely worth it. Even the boring parts are not as bad because we have him in this drama. He definitely needs to be in more dramas. I am waiting for the day when he is the main lead. Even in this drama he does not show up till the third episode, so, if you are watching for him keep that in mind. Lee Jong Suk is a pleasure watching, and knowing that they are best friends in real life made the drama ten times better.


I will have to post later after I finish this drama, but I wish I had watched this earlier. Because this drama has a lot to do with school and problems in school, I think teachers and people planning to be teachers should really watch this drama.

If you guys ever have to teach in a troubled school or even a normal school, some of these problems might come up.

Now, that have finished the drama, better title for this drama would have been: Bromance level: Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk.
This is a great drama and everyone should watch it. I love rewatching this drama!

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A story filled with lessons

This series is like an emotional rollercoaster.

I almost dropped it when I was watching the first two episodes, and if you're having the same thought as me- don't do it.

It gets immediately interesting after Park Hyeong Soo (Kim Woo Bin) showed up.

The relationship between the two main characters are a delight and there's a lot of bromance. The lack of generic romance is great as it keeps the focus on the main education issues.

But, I also adore the relationship between the two teachers, even though the female teacher is a bit annoying at first. I am quite sure Kang Se Chan has a crush on the female teacher.

I like how the series discusses issues such as bullying, child neglect, momager, and even suicide through two people with completely different standpoint, with the two characters gradually learning more and more of each other.

It's a must-watch series for those who like school dramas and this has a lot of complexity in term of character development, though admittedly some scenes are simply too much or unrealistic (like they should have handled On Jung Ho better) and I am so frustrated when there are misunderstandings arising from people who refuse to speak up.

Overall, an amazing series.

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Boy, this drama was sooooo good I can't believe it…I feel it's the best one I've seen since Seven days, I really was not looking forward to the end as I'm going to feel empty and wonder where I find another one as good??? So far Master of Study, School 2017 (very different, though, and not as gripping). I thought once the issue between the main protagonists was resolved, the main story would be pretty much over and all the writers can do is think up various school issues to dramatise. But actually they have explored the boundaries also on really important social issues, covering many issues that must be faced by kids and teachers in schools in underprivileged urban areas. It's here where the main teacher actors also did an outstanding job, although one of them Jung In Jae is so almost saintly as to rather stretch credibility when you go outside the drama and think of what's more likely to happen in the real world. If only I had had any teacher like that I'd be in seventh heaven. I mean, keeping phone contact???……is that normal in Korea? Can we please, please have it in the West, as long as it's someone like her?…….But the Daniel Choi character and the other main teachers (perhaps especially the "baddie" ones) - do bring a dose of reality to what challenges teachers in similar situations face - ditto the parent characters stand for a credible portrait of what some parents are really like in the real world. The only fault I can find in this drama - where it really is drama, not a full portrait of reality - is the constant allowances for misfit kids - though that was corrected somewhat at the end where reality took a savage bite. In the real world, kids who don't fit in are written off, which is why we have crime, broken homes etc etc Maybe these kind of dramas can alert more people to the problem. The end feeling is that everyone went through some kind of evolution in this drama - kids and teachers. I feel this is the only drama other than Seven Days (which is out and out gay and therefore pushes the boundaries more) and maybe Nobuta wo Produce, which I could give a 10 to for rewatch value.

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I totally love the show.. i mostly go for romantic plots but this is one show that has held me despite the lack of it.. the cast is fresh and the story is moving!
the story focuses on friendship and teacher student relationship! it basically brings back memories of school.. both good and bad.. and explains both the teacher and the student's viewpoint on school life. Daniel Choi and Jung Nara have done a brilliant job but the people who make the show incredible are the students. the acting is so realistic. Nam Soon and Heung soo's friendship moves you to tears, Oh Jung ho and his trio.. though were shown as bullies.. make us pity them at the same time. and the rest of the kids highlight the basic problems and issues that students face!!

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When I read that a new drama is going to on air with name "School 2013", I was really impressed.So, I waited for this drama & now after watching 3 episodes I'm going to stick to the end.I really really liked this drama.I also started this drama because of Lee Jong Suk.I'm a fan.But now I watched it, its really good.
I loved the story.It actually depict what is happening in some places.It shows that there is creepy sort of competition for grades & marks & some people are going crazy for it.For some people it shows that school is a racing alley.I loved the ending ost.I liked the acting too.The tempo of the drama is also great.For sure, you won't be bored.Till now I didn't dislike anything.

P.S:I really like teacher Jung In Jae.

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