Our youth days are the best because that’s when we meet new people, get to know each other better, and have a lot of fun. We also go through hardships that teach us good lessons and make us stronger. And yes, we also watch Kdramas!
Korean dramas have always been cheerful and real as they depict the daily lives of the characters. These are mainly slice-of-life dramas, and a few of them focus on teenagers. Teenage dramas are based on boys and girls.
To discover what it feels like to be a teenager, here are some good youth Korean dramas that you should watch with your friends and family. You will definitely learn something from these dramas.
1. Our Beloved Summer
Hangul: 그해 우리는
Year: 2021
A coming of age, romantic comedy revolving around Choi Woong and Yeon Soo, who broke up with a promise never to meet again. The documentary they filmed ten years ago in high school gets the fame and they are by compulsion facing camera once more.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Choi Woo Shik as Choi Woong
- Kim Da Mi as Gook Yeon Soo
- Kim Sung Chul as Kim Ji Woong
- Roh Jeong Eui as NJ
No. Of Episodes: 16
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2. Reply 1988
Hangul: 응답하라 1988
Year: 2015
The drama follows the lives of 5 families living on the same street in a neighborhood. A nostalgic look back at the year 1988. As the group of friends gets into and out of mischief, what experiences will they carry with them into their future lives?
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Hye Ri as Sung Deok Sun
- Go Kyung Pyo as Sung Sun Woo
- Ryu Joon Yeol as Kim Jung Hwan
- Park Bo Gum as Choi Taek
No. Of Episodes: 20
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3. At a Distance, Spring is Green
Hangul: 멀리서 보면 푸른 봄
Year: 2021
A story about young people and the problems they face at university. Yeo Joon is a freshman in college. He has a great personality. So Bin is a university student in the third grade. She is honest and sincere. Soo Hyun is a smart and hard-working student.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Ji Hoon as Yeo Joon
- Kang Min Ah as Kim So Bin
- Bae In Hyuk as Nam Soo Hyun
- Kwon Eun Bin as Wang Young Ran
No. Of Episodes: 12 (60 min. each)
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4. Rookie Cops
The drama revolves around a group of new students entering police university and working towards their dream. It will tell the refreshing stories of these eight passionate police university students and their exciting campus life.
Cast –
- Kang Daniel as Wi Seung Hyun
- Chae Soo Bin as Go Eun Gang
- Park Yoo Na as Ki Han Na
- Min Do Hee as Woo Joo Young
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Disney+
5. Seasons Of Blossom
Ha Min appears like a bright person. So Mang is a warm-hearted person, but she is also quite timid. Jae Min is a popular student with a painful past. Bo Mi is a sweet, model student. Jin Young seems unfriendly and has a delicate personality.
Cast –
- Seo Ji Hoon as Lee Ha Min
- So Ju Yeon as Han So Mang
- Kim Min Kyu as Lee Jae Min
- Kang Hye Won as Yoon Bo Mi
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
6. School 2017
In a corrupt system, a group of high school kids fight for justice. A webtoon artist is wrongly accused of being “Student X,” a mystery troublemaker. She needs the help of her friends to clear her name and show how crooked the school is.
7. Live On
Hangul: 라이브온
Year: 2020
Baek Ho Rang, a high school student, is popular on social media for being attractive. She decides to join the radio club. In a school where social media is a defining factor and everyone is scrutinized, a tale of love and friendship unfolds.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Jung Da Bin as Baek Ho Rang
- Hwang Min Hyun as Go Eun Taek
- Noh Jong Hyun as Do Woo Jae
- Yang Hye Ji as Ji So Hyun
No. Of Episodes: 8 (63 min. each)
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8. My Strange Hero
Hangul: 복수가 돌아왔다
Year: 2018
When Bok Su was a high school student, he was falsely accused and kicked out of school. This was caused by his first love & a student. He is now an adult. To get revenge, he returns to the high school and gets involved in unexpected cases.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Yoo Seung Ho as Kang Bok Soo
- Jo Bo Ah as Son Soo Jung
- Kwak Dong Yeon as Oh Se Ho
- Chun Ho Jin as Park Dong Jun
No. Of Episodes: 32 (35 min. each)
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9. Love Revolution
High school student Ju Young falls in love with Ja Rim, who is both beautiful and cold. He tells her straight out that he loves her, but she isn’t sure if she can accept him. The drama shows how they deal with love, friendship, and high school.
Cast –
- Park Ji Hoon as Gong Joo Young
- Lee Ruby as Wang Ja Rim
- Kim Young Hoon as Lee Kyung Woo
- Jung Da Eun as Yang Min Ji
No. Of Episodes – 30
Watch On – Viki
10. Extraordinary You
Hangul: 어쩌다 발견한 하루
Year: 2019
In the drama, a high school girl named Dan Oh finds out that she is just a minor character in a romance manga called “Secret.” She tries to change the fixed story of her love and life by using flashes of storyboard that only she can see.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Hye Yoon as Eun Dan Oh
- Ro Woon as Ha Ru
- Lee Jae Wook as Baek Gyung
- Lee Na Eun as Yeo Joo Da
No. Of Episodes: 32 (35 min. each)
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11. Youth Of May
Hangul: 오월의 청춘
Year: 2021
Set in the year 1980 during the Gwangju Uprising, the drama follows the love story of medical student Hee Tae, who entered medical school and Myung Hee, who worked as a nurse for the past 3 years. Their love seems destined by fate.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Do Hyun as Hwang Hee Tae
- Go Min Si as Kim Myung Hee
- Lee Sang Yi as Lee Soo Chan
- Geum Sae Rok as Lee Soo Ryun
No. Of Episodes: 12
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12. Who Are You: School 2015
Hangul: 후아유: 학교 2015
Year: 2015
Eun Byul has a nice home in Gangnam and goes to a private school there. Meanwhile, her twin sister Eun Bi is living in an orphanage. Then, one day, Eun Byul disappears without a trace. Later, Eun Bi loses her memories and switches identity with Eun Byul.
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Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim So Hyun as Lee Eun Bi / Go Eun Byul
- Nam Joo Hyuk as Han Yi An
- Yook Sung Jae as Kong Tae Kwang
- Lee Pil Mo as Kim Joon Seok
No. Of Episodes: 16 (60 min. each)
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Wrapping Up
So these are some great Kdramas about youth, friendship, dreams, struggles, and love. While watching these dramas, you will laugh, cry, and feel the emotions of the main leads. Cheers to your youth!
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