School 2013 (2012)

In the desolate landscape of academia, where school is often equated with despair, the students have become symbols of solitude, self-destruction, and victimization. Their educators are perceived as inept, their sole purpose to administer punitive measures. Their parents emerge as tyrants, hell-bent on pushing their offspring up the social ladder at any cost. In this world, the educational institution is transformed into a monstrosity, a breeding ground for fear and loathing. But is this portrayal accurate? Have we ever truly peered into the heart of this supposed monster? "School 2013" dares to do just that, breathing life into a revered series that initially ran from 1999-2002, and now returns with a fresh perspective. It thrusts us into the vibrant, yet tumultuous world of millennials navigating the maze of contemporary high school life, grappling with its challenges and chasing their dreams. Starring Jang Na Ra and Daniel Choi as two dedicated teachers, the series explores their daunting mission to salvage a class of misfits from the brink of self-destruction. Yet, within this microcosm of high school, the drama that unfolds is more intense and complex than a mere four years should sustain. The series invites us to hold our collective breaths and delve into the unknown depths of the school, to lend an ear to the untold stories masked by the children and overlooked by their teachers. It encourages us to bear witness to the deep-seated scars inflicted by the monstrous school and to confront the despair it emanates. Yet within this bleakness, we are also urged to uncover the faint glimmer of hope that offers a glimpse into the potential for change, a testament to the school's non-monstrous future. "School 2013" is not merely a show; it's a journey. A journey that compels us to look beyond the surface, to understand the true essence of school, and to grapple with its multifaceted reality. Are you ready to face the monster?

School 2013 is a drama show featuring Lee Jong-suk.

School 2013 is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on KoreaOnDemand and it's also available on Kocowa, KoreaOnDemand and Rakuten Viki.