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  • Drama: School 2013 (English title)
  • Revised romanization: Hakgyo 2013
  • Hangul: 학교2013
  • Director: Lee Min-Hong, Lee Eung-Bok
  • Writer: Lee Hyun-Joo, Ko Jung-Won
  • Producer: Hwang Ui-Kyung
  • Network: KBS2
  • Episodes: 16
  • Release Date: December 3, 2012 - January 28, 2013
  • Runtime: Mon & Tue 21:55
  • Language: Korean
  • Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Seungri High School ranks as one of the worst of the 178 high schools in Seoul based on academic scores. Seungri High School is now busy preparing presentations for its new students. Class 2 is at the bottom of grade 2 at Seungri High. Nam-Soon (Lee Jong-Suk) is elected class president for grade 2, thanks to the support of Jung-Ho (Kwak Jung-Wook), who is a member of the school gang.

Se-Chan (Daniel Choi) is the top Korean language teacher at a famous institute in Gangnam. In order to improve the student's scores at Seungri High School, the school hires Se-Chan. When Se-Chan appears at the school's opening presentation, Nam-Soon becomes embarrassed.

Notes

  1. "School 2013" takes over the KBS2 Mon & Tue 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Ohlala Couple" and will be replaced by "Ad Genius Lee Tae-Baek" on February 4, 2013.
  2. Related titles:
    1. School 1 | Hakgyo 1 (KBS2 / 1999)
    2. School 2 | Hakgyo 2 (KBS2 / 1999-2000)
    3. School 3 | Hakgyo 3 (KBS2 / 2000-2001)
    4. School 4 | Hakgyo 4 (KBS2 / 2001-2002)
    5. School 2013 | Hakgyo 2013 (KBS2 / 2012-2013)
    6. Who Are You: School 2015 | Hooayoo- Hakgyo 2015 (KBS2 / 2015)
    7. School 2017 | Hakgyo 2017 (KBS2 / 2017)
    8. School 2021 | Hakgyo 2021 (KBS2 / 2021-2022)

Cast

faculty @ Seungri High

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Jang Na-Ra Daniel Choi Eom Hyo-Seop Park Hae-Mi Lee Han-Wi
Jung In-Jae Kang Se-Chan Eom Dae-Woong Im Jung-Soo Woo Soo-Chul
Oh Young-Sil School 2013 -Yun Ju-Sang.jpg School 2013-Kwon Nam-Hee.jpg School 2013-Kim Yeon-Ah.jpg Lee Won-Suk
Oh Young-Sil Yun Ju-Sang Kwon Nam-Hee Kim Yeon-Ah Lee Won-Suk
Yoo Nan-Hee Jo Bong-Soo Kwon Nam-Hee Kim Yeon-Ah Kim Dae-Soo

students @ Seungri High

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Lee Jong-Suk Park Se-Young Ryu Hyo-Young Kim Woo-Bin Choi Chang-Yub
Ko Nam-Soon Song Ha-Gyung Lee Gang-Joo Park Heung-Soo Kim Min-Ki
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Kwak Jung-Wook Kim Young-Choon Kim Dong-Seok Jeon Soo-Jin Kim Chang-Hwan
Oh Jung-Ho Byun Ki-Deok Kim Dong-Seok Kye Na-Ri Han Young-Woo
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Shin Hae-Sun
Shin Hae-Sun

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Episode Ratings

Date Episode TNmS AGB
Nationwide Seoul Nationwide Seoul
2012-12-03 1 NR NR NR NR
2012-12-04 2 10.0% (15th) 10.9% (13th) 8.2% (18th) NR
2012-12-10 3 11.5% (14th) 12.7% (10th) 10.8% (11th) 11.8% (9th)
2012-12-11 4 10.4% (16th) 10.8% (15th) 8.9% (19th) 9.4% (16th)
2012-12-17 5 12.9% (10th) 13.5% (5th) 9.8% (16th) 10.7% (13th)
2012-12-18 6 12.9% (9th) 14.2% (4th) 11.5% (8th) 12.7% (7th)
2012-12-24 7 11.7% (14th) 12.1% (9th) 10.2% (17th) 11.1% (11th)
2012-12-25 8 14.8% (8th) 16.5% (5th) 12.9% (8th) 14.3% (6th)
2013-01-01 9 15.7% (6th) 16.3% (5th) 15.2% (4th) 16.8% (4th)
2013-01-07 10 14.7% (9th) 15.1% (4th) 13.1% (7th) 14.6% (5th)
2013-01-08 11 16.3% (6th) 18.0% (4th) 15.8% (4th) 17.3% (4th)
2013-01-14 12 16.1% (5th) 17.3% (4th) 14.5% (4th) 16.4% (4th)
2013-01-15 13 17.1% (4th) 18.3% (4th) 15.5% (4th) 17.3% (4th)
2013-01-21 14 15.1% (5th) 15.9% (4th) 14.0% (8th) 16.1% (4th)
2013-01-22 15 15.3% (6th) 16.2% (4th) 15.7% (4th) 17.3% (4th)
2013-01-28 16 16.0% (5th) 17.1% (4th) 15.0% (4th) 17.0% (4th)


Source: TNS Media Korea & AGB Nielson

  • NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that day according to TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielson.

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Lee je ah I watched this when it first came out because of kim woobin and rewatching it today also for him one of my favorite school drama ever

Jung Ah Jung For whoever doesn't know, Park Se Young married Kwak Jung Wook in February 2022. It stills seems weird to me, but they're happy. The first school drama that I ever saw and liked it a lot. Still though, Who Are You: School 2015 is my favorite school drams. I definitely have a thing for school dramas. I never thought I would be able to see School 1, 2, 3, and 4, because they were from so far back. A few months ago I found them on Kocowa. I was so happy!! I've seen 1 and 2 so far. Both are awesome and definitely recommended. Who Are You: School 2015, too.

Dan Fan Best School series for me. The birth of famous and finest actors like Lee Jong Suk and Woobin. Shin Hye Sun only had small to no lines but she was the most successful among the female students.

NSHS The real last instalment of the famous School series (other than the name, the ones after this are actually not the same production). It sent Jong Suk and Woo Bin right into stardom. The writer basically changed the main story as they filmed while airing the episodes because the two actors’ chemistry was too great to ignore. But this change was what made this School so good. Ten years later l’m still hoping the two actors will work together again.

Jil Best school series i ever watched! Less romance, just teachers and students life

Glad i watched this! Super recommended!

Ariya I think this is the Most complex school drama that I've ever seen. because school is not just about romance. In my school almost everyday came up a case that made situation worse, both school and class. Anything about friendship, the surudents who have bad temperamental, the students always talk about make up anywhere like socialite. Bitch I think my school was the worst step that I through in my life. but after all, it worth it to be through for. I am the one who also have some cases in my school back then. romance? hell. it even less than 20%. my school was sooooo complicated like this school. just like school 2013. It 2015 when I was in the 10th grade so the time not far from this drama.

kangaroo Came here after hearing the news that Park Seyoung and Kwak Jung Wook are getting married. Didn’t even know they were dating and I just find it so cute knowing how their characters were in the drama. Lowkey hoping for a mini School 2013 reunion at their wedding.

AJ With regards to the students' characters, much has been discussed about outstanding portrayal of Ko Nam-Soon and Park Heung-Soo by Lee Jong-Suk and Kim Woo-Bin, respectively -- and rightfully so. The various acting awards and nominations received by Lee Jong-Suk and Kim Woo-Bin further proved this.

Also deserving honourable mention is Kwak Jung-Wook for his portrayal of the troubled Oh Jeong-Ho -- an erstwhile bully who comes from a disfunctional family. His final dialogue with Mr. Kang Se-Chan is particularly heartbreaking.

Ob Watched the re-run. The stories of the students and teachers were among best k-dramas and more real-life. Lessons on friendships, patience, perseverance, EQ vs IQ, and education resonate in this kdrama.

AJ An outstanding drama. It ages quite well, despite being produced 9 years ago.

The sub-plot involving the Oh Jeong-Ho character is heartbreaking -- it is indeed true what is said or implied in certain episodes, that no matter how dedicated and passionate the teachers are, there might be a few students who would "slip through the cracks", due to various circumstances.

Pyong Why do they always called the room "Class 2-3" in some kdrama about school stuff?, it is same in Angry mom and Nightmare Teacher..... It is lucky number or something?, But anyways This Is The Best Kdrama About School For Me Love The Bromance Of Lee Jong Suk And Kim Woo Bin Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..................

Ockanna School Dramas, The dramas really stars maker. Look at the casts. Most of them are prominent actors till now. Lee Jong Suk, Kim Woo Bin, Li Yi Kyung, Lee Ji Hoon, and of course Shin Hye Sun eventhough she was only a minor cast here. Gil Eun Hye, Jeon Soojin are also active in industry.

Saroj from Nepal This is my all time top 5 favourite kdrama. I watched this kdrama first in 2016(this is my 2nd kdrama that time). Fair to say this kdrama attracted me to this addictive kdrama world. And talking about the drama its been plotted very beautifully with amazing actors and phenomenal story about education systems..... The story is pretty simple yet very touching and emotional... Almost 4 years since i last watch this but all the characters are fresh in my mind... Go nam soon and oh jung oh ? ? ? ?

Nymph I totally love this drama.Lee Jong Suk and Kim woo bin are best friends in real life. They played best friends in this drama as well.Right after this drama KWB got his second lead role in the heirs and LJS got the main lead in I hear your voice.

Rell First time i watch this drama i really don't know who is player (actually i know jang nara bec i one of her fans). But i fallen in love with oh jung ho, song ha kyung, lee kang joo, lee yi kyung, lee ji hoon, lee kang jo, go nam soon, and park heung soo acting. I watch this drama for many time and i never get bored about this drama. Really recommended this drama, i give 9.9/10 point for this drama. Now i watching this dram AGAIN and i really really love it. Nothing romance scene (maybe just little but it cant call romance yee), best chemistry and best story. Really really love it. I need drama like this. And i want to see the artist more drama movie. Espesially oh jung ho (kwak jung wook) i hope i can see you in other drama or movie. Kwak jung wook Fighting. School 2013 Fighting.

Deff The best school series ever!!!

Anon This class so related with my class, we have a complicated feeling in one room, so i can imagine what going on in this class, and Mrs. Jung really strong can handle this class very well, every time i miss my old class, i watching this drama, thank you whoever made this drama

Icy There's no love story here, but the chemistry was really, really strong and alive. Bromance, sisterhood, even between coworkers... i love teacher jung and teacher kang's chemistry... they built the atmosphere so fine... there's no love between them (maybe just some super tiny sparks), but the way they're take care of the class was similar like mom & dad... their teamwork so jjang. Beside of teaching, for me it's look like they're played a household sims with 35 babies... xD however, despite of the awesome storyline, i prefer this drama more than 15/17 edition because of the uniform.... 2013 uniform was so similar with the old School series and it bring back the originality of the series.

Flower Ask myself why I don't watch this drama earlier before. But thank God i watch it now with my mature mind. It makes me watch it and think about it from every point of view. I understand how it feels to be the teachers either I understand why the students act like that. Yes yes yes I am strongly agree if we name it as the best School drama in school series. It's so realistic but not missing its fiction feels also. And the moral of the story is well delivered. The 2015 / 2017 good also but this one is beyond amazing.

Icha Love at first sight with lee jong suk because this drama and i continuesly watching all the drama that jong suk roles it.. and i never thought that go nam soon really suit with jong suk.. i love him as teenager, as nam soon exactly..

Woozy I have only started to watch the drama recently. And I am currently only at Episode 4 and still ongoing. The reason I've decide to watch it because of Jong Suk and Woo Bin (of course). I've read all over the internet on their bromance in the drama and can't help myself from watching it. And it is additional point that they are best friend irl also. Ever since Uncontrollably Fond and While You Were Sleeping, I couldn't really get over and move on from Jong Suk and Woo Bin. lol.

My first thought of watching the drama after the first episode was "Oh this is somewhat similar to the Japanese anime and drama Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO) whereby the homeroom teacher was assigned to tame a class that to tame a class bno teacher could handle. thereafter, the teacher embarks on a mission of self-discovery by breaking through to each student one-by-one, and helping each student to overcome their problems and learn to genuinely enjoy life."

But I couldn't say for sure for this drama whether the plot is similar to GTO as I haven't finished watching it. So far, it is somewhat similar. Nonetheless, I bet it will be a great drama and from the comments I've read, I am sure I will not be disappointed. ^^

Zeera OMG this drama was a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't expect it to be this good, and or actually enjoy it and fall in love, but I did. I highly recommend watching this drama, it is unlike any other ones I have watched and isn't one of your normal high school ones. I really hoped to see some romance in this but I am satisfied with the way it ended, it felt natural and realistic. Actually there is a bit of bromance which was a plus.I really hope that they continue on with this storyline because I really want to know what happened to some of the characters, but I know that is not going to happen.

yan i dont usually comment but im gonna be honest. i chose to watch this deama cus its my first kdrama and i wanted to watch something ”shittier” and not statt with all the good stuff (like goblin, etc) right away just to have high expectations and get disappointed.

and yeah the setting seemed cliche, the visualis wasnt the best, the music idk, some actors were kinda idk, the sound idk,. yeah i wasnt too impressed and im still not an expert when it comes to korea and if these things happen but the drama seemed a bit like a typical american high school movie

BUT BOY I WAS WRONG!!!! kinda... yeah its still kind if s cliche high school movie BUT ITS SO MUCH MORE!

the themes are super relevant in oursociety (and world), its intense and drama almost all the time but it doesnt feel weird cus we follow different people and their own internal and externa struggles. some things are a bit off lile why did they do that etc. but as a whole IM SUPER IMPRESSED (this is my first kdrama as i said).

i thought this was gonna be a 3-4/10 but now im like 8-8,5/10 because wow that story and all those emotions and themes they touched was amazing.

raw best out of the school series by far. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

the nice drama ? didnt get boring at all

niaa i never post a comment bc im usually capital L lazy but if youre like me and go through the comments to see whether its worth watching or not, i can tell you that School 2013 is one of the best dramas ive ever watched (its kicked down a few of my favs a notch). the characters and plot really brought me to tears too many times to count. jongsuk and woobins delivery on their characters were above average and ill really miss seeing themm:(. everyone i believed id despise, i loved a lil too much by the end. ignoring some of the ugly, old hairstyles id still give it a solid 10/10. to end this off, ill just say watch it and you wont regret it Thank You:]]]

JSmybabe This is the best out of the school series. Nothing else comes near and I think they should stop the series or, I don't know, continue the story of Nam Soon and Heung Soo in year 3? Seriously that chemistry in the drama is rarely seen in dramaland and I can't imagine not getting Jong Suk and Woo Bin to do another project together. I do hope Woo Bin recovers soon.

School 2013 is also the best bromance ever done, so much so that they had to drop the stories involving the girls. But it was the best move IMO.

@Cardinal spirit, there is no season 2 to School 2013. The later School series (2015 and 2017) are standalones. There are lots of School 2013 fanmade stories on YouTube though. Just search "Heungsoon" or "Jong Suk Woo Bin".

cardinal spiriit can someone please tell me they have a season 2 and where to find it? i mean it says there is one but i cant find it anywhere. omg i really want to watch it AHH i love Kim Woo Bin he delivers a strong performance just watch uncontrollably fond if you dont believe me

Nancy @chojuns I totally agree with you, this is the best School series so far. I cried on the confrontation scene of Woobin and Jong-suk, especially when the former ask the latter, "what I mean is, didn't you miss me?" that's on ep 10, and with the background music, OMG, my tears are falling. Missing Woobin and praying for his fast recovery and to be totally free of his Big C.

Farah I watched this drama a year and couple months ago; and I remember loving it so mutch and crying my bulls out :'( and being really existed to the time when to forgat it so I could rewatch it . And that's what happened two days ago I decided to do it and I'm on ep 12 and I think I'm going crazy . Nam soon and heung soo are the best Jjang P.s I thought I'm not going to cry this time because it's my second time but I was 100% wrong; I maybe even cried more this time My only wish was that the writer to make heung soo and gang joo date or love each other I think they look awesome togather ....... what you guys think??? They look good togather

chojuns recently, i've just finished watching it again. i think this is the best school series among school 1 until school 2015.

this drama really told us about the real friendship, how homeroom teacher worked hard for the students, some parents who aren't agree with what their son/daughter chose. there are no romance scene, even though i hope for go namsoon-song hakyung.

and i really like the fact that the casts are mainly born in 1988-1989. except for hyoyoung who is born in 1993 and dani in 1998.

ABC Wow, what a gem.

I watched this show after watching Monstar and The Heirs, all three are about high school students. This one is by far the best one. The friendships and the problems the students and teachers face are so well presented. Nam Soon and Heung Soo's relationship was the best thing in the story.

Gail I like this drama but what the heck asianwiki?! Ji hoon and Yi kyung had more appearances and is more important in this drama mostly to the main characters, they had more lines and scenes than those faculty teachers but why don't they have pictures up there? Yah I might exaggerate. ? but I really just do appreciate them. I like this drama. At first, it's just because of LJS, but after watching, I can say that its worth my time

Ivy Lol @ marc so u can say its corny cos u stopped in ep 5. Yes this drama isnt that perfect but it has a lot of lessons and not just about to those boastful fights. Worth to watch, still

Marc Corny drama full of boastful fights so annoying. Stopped watchingup to episode 5.

Grace indeed school drama sreies always produce great actor :D the actors and actress are getting more and more attention these day :D

Huhu This made me think outside of the box and just not to judge people. No one in this world is perfectly good but no one is a 100% bad person. People are willing to change when they want to.

I loved how none of them gave up on wach others especially the boys didn't up abandoning Oh jung Ho even though he was an ass to all of them. And for Nam Soon still trying to fix his problems with Heung Soo. So big lesson I learned don't give up on people you care about.

I definitely reccommed this to anyone. 9.5/10

adams i am biased in my love for Lee Jong-suk, so i loved this because he becomes his characters really well. i don't care much for the rest of the drama because it was too sentimental and unrealistic, but the Heung soo - Nam soon story arc was really well done.

x haha liar @yurika kwb appeared in ep3

yurika where the hell Kim Wo Bin. I cant find him till episode 4 now.

Timmy It's probably the best in school series. I watch this first and then who are you. This is the real school drama. Not a puppy love etc. I like everything in this drama especially the friendship between LJS and KWB. I love it when a gangster started to become friends with them, and it's so funny! ㅋㅋㅋ i hope the next school drama will get the point of 'school' itself like this one. ♡♡♡

kienomon I already watched this drama few months ago bec of the School 2015 and really impressed about the plot.. the plot twist at the latter part where Lee Jong-Suk was actually the TOP dog gave me chills. daebak!! its very different from the School 2015 and are both impressive.. Fighting!

Faith High school 2013 is one of my best Korean movies considering the fact that the movie portrays what goes on in high school. The acting was great and I was really impressed by the love between the two friends. A kudos to you guys. You guys are the best especially woo bin and Jong suk. You guys are the best.

Ana I went into this expecting the typical flimsy, cute but overall less than inspired teenage drama only to be proven very wrong. I was pleasently surprised at how realistic this series managed to be, it presented school life as it so often is both for the students and the teachers as well. The focus on older characters as actual people and not just background props was something I greatly appreciated.

Add to that very tight acting and a great cast that brings life to characters that could very well be real and you are all set for a rewarding if at times painful viewing experience.

Many K-drama tries all too hard to make the viewer cry without at all getting them emotionally invested but School 2013 manages to be emotional without being manipulative. I wish other series were more like this, truly wonderful.

Eka I love this drama.. But I'm not really like about mother push their children to learn very hard until they want to commit suicide.. I love the bromance between ko namsoon n park heungsoo.. Can anyone please suggest to me another kdrama like this bromance. Please help me.. Thanks..

Kuroneko I'm the only one who ship heung soon n Nam soon like omg they bromance urghhhh... Hey don't hate me coz I'm fangirling....

If you're hesitating,stop! This drama is really good. No romance but the bromance will bring you to tears not even joking! I really love the friendship between LJS and KWB it's really cute! Anyways,this is a really good drama give it a try!

phoenix_fire I have just finished watching this. I would say this is one of the few Korean dramas that I like simply because it wasn't about inheritances or big romantic love stories. I like it because all of the characters were imperfect and were capable of being good and bad - where the protagonists were not always right and the antagonists were not evil to the core. As a teacher, I could totally relate to the dilemmas faced by the lead teacher-characters. I have seen school dramas with my own eyes and I understand what this drama is trying to tell its audience. There are teachers who care deeply about their students like Teacher Jung and there are teachers like Teacher Kang who are caught in the dilemma of doing what the society dictates is right and what he knows and understands to be so. Of course, real life is far more complicated and problems and challenges couldn't be so easily resolved, and more often than not, the ending isn't always a happy one. In fact, there's no end to the challenges faced by teachers and the educational managers. But I liked that this drama attempted to show that sincerity could make a really significant difference not only for the students but also for the teachers themselves. Anyway, I commend the team who brought this drama to the small screen - the producers, writers, directors, actors and actresses, and everyone. In my opinion, this is a MUST watch, and for viewers like me, this would certainly be worth the time.

ryong can i ask something? idk but i hate very much all about bullying and disrespectful attitude to the teacher and i confused why so many story in kdrama about that, and i think is this really happened in korean real life?

baek ma ri I happened to watch school 2015 I really loved it it was so intense and kim so hyun really did a great job then I decided to watch this DAYUM this is way more intense and realistic I mean the genre is about school but school 2015 was about teen puppy love while school 2013 is all about reality in school, FRIENDSHIP :'> that's why i love school 2013 MORE ps: im 14 yrs old hehe (just saying because most of my age like teen puppy love but im different hehe)

Nat school 2013 >>>> school 2015 school 2015 was pretty shallow and completely brushed off all the "school" related problems (which is kinda the point bc its a school series lol....). The ending was cliche and meh it didn't really phase me. The lead guy is also very one-dimensional and boring. School 2013 however made a lasting impact + is more realistic

jamyang lhamo my fav drama of all time...

nindi so interesting drama, even i never see this drama b4 but when i was read the sinopsis i dont realized that i've been dropped my tears T︵T when the teachers wouldn't want to leave their students and they trying to help their students problems... so im curious to see this drama actually,hehehe

Kli Definitely worth watching - my favorite kdrama - personally think its better than school 2015 - has great plot and the bromance is on point

ria One more thing, this drama is so slow. drive me mad

Ria I’m a bit disappointed with this drama, bcoz I thought that this drama is focused in KWB and LJS’s bromance. But I’m wrong. It’s more complicated than I thought. I hate Uh Jung Ho :-\ It’s not easy to take care of so many kids (students) though.

Drama lover since 7 I loved this drama but it isn't as good as School:2015 I would say that you MUST watch this one

Dita #Taebi Indeed, I love this drama, but I prefer the school in 2015 But I like the same jong suk and woo bin But I also prefer Sungjae and Joo Hyuk

Jongshinshipper I Love this drama 'cause LJS in there.. haha

myrnelle Can anyone explain to me about Kim min ki brother I don't het ot still please its getting my head in

Scorpio Love Lee Jong Suk. He is super cute and natural. I want to cry every time he does. Watch this drama only because of him. Everybody else is also good. The friendship in the drama is very touchy. Love it!!!!

cc A FEW SPOILERS IN THIS REALLY LONG COMMENT :) I liked the drama. Similar to a lot of people who commented, I started this drama because of Lee Jung Suk and Kim Woo Bin. I knew going in that there wasn't going to be romance (something I had grown accustomed to in kdramas) and that was partially the reason I was so hesitant to start it. In the end, though, I really enjoyed this drama. It was tedious, a bit slow (slow enough that for the first time EVER I couldn't binge watch this drama) but i think it's just slow in comparison to other dramas I've watched and what I've come to expect from kdramas. It was a little exhausting having to watch each episode where SOMEONE (or maybe two someones) was threatening to be expelled, transferred, fired, quitting, etc. but I think that only bothered me because I watched most of the episodes back to back so the story lines just felt repeated to me. I'm not gonna lie, I totally shipped the two teachers together (I didn't really ship Lee Jung Suk and that main chick Song Ha-Gyeong) AND Kim Woo Bin and the short haired girl (I can't remember her name but I think it was Lee Kang Joo) even though there wasn't much evidence for it but that's just me. The drama was still good without the romance. In fact, I'm glad it was blatant "I love you" BROMANCE. The ending wasn't as "Everyone Lives Happily Ever After" as I'm used to or as I would have liked (honestly I think it was a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiittle rushed) but it was at list satisfactory. I finished the drama knowing that not everyone gets their happy ending but even Oh Jung Ho sort of had his Happily Ever After in that he said he wouldn't (or at least try) to not be as bad as he was before. To summarize this incredibly long review, the drama was good. Not perfect, a little slow most of the time, but I don't regret watching it. The cute bromantic and overall friendship scenes made it worth watching. <3

helloww argh 16 episode is so short :( it will be better if they make this drama at least 20 episode. i really recommend this drama! although kim woo bin is the only reason i watch this drama, but now i really fan's of lee jong suk!

Gina Lee Jong suk is the only reason that I watched this drama. He is so cute in this drama.

Christopher Does anyone know the theme song of this drama? its so good!!

Elbi Nice drama. I love it!! Well, for the first time I want to watching this drama because my idol, Ryu Hyoyoung to be a cast in here. But, when I follow this, I feel so interesting to watched this movie. I'm so corious to know what will happened on the next episode.

So, I decide to watch this drama until the end. And when I follow this drama, episode by episode, I know what the reason why Nam Soon want to 'protect' Heung Soo. That's because Nam Soon was did a mistake to Heung Soo in the past. And he want to 'repairing' that.

And I know the reason why Jung Ho being a bad boy. That because he is a 'broken home'. He doing like a bad guy is because he just want got some attention from another. And like what his friends (Ji Hoon and Yi Kyung) said that Jung Ho is a good boy, that's because while his father always to hit him, but he never want to leave his father alone. He always to take care with his father, even though they are a poor family. He working hard to got some money when his father sick.

So for you all who always ask "why she / he do that?" or "why she / he like that?", I just wanna say, please watch this drama until the end, and you will got the answer ^^

Yoora that's pretty cute!

KC I don't like it at all. Some parts are quite boring. I only watched it because of LJS and KWB.

iloveleejongsuk i love this movie, its enjoyable and i like it soo much, im so happy that Jong Suk didn't end up with anyone HAHAHAHA anyways....i dont really like the ending tho! :\

ilovekoreandrama i love this drama...i enjoyed watching every episodes. it was so interesting and enjoyable.and there's a lot of lesson I've learned and the good thing is that everyone was changed because of their teachers

i really like all the casts of this drama especially to lee jung suk he is so cute and charming..i watched all his show and he was so good and talented in acting....anyway this drama was great :) jeongmal joayo....

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Truth I'm happy that there wasn't any romance. I'm sick of almost every drama squeezing in unnecessary romances.

Lee naive, maudlin drivel.

Has some interesting parts, but it's too much. Overly sentimental to a point where it sort of makes me want to gag. Especially, the In-Jae character is just too much. I doubt she would last more than a couple months at a real high school.

Also, I thought it was interesting that Jung Oh's friends think he's a "good kid". Frankly, I didn't see it. I saw a violent kid who enjoyed inflicting pain and misery on his classmates.

My guess is that most of the scenarios are contrived to play to audiences and have little/no relevance to what high schools are actually like.

Lee Enjoyable, but naive and simplistic.

The Jung In Jae character is too much of a goody two shoes. So much so, that I found her a bit annoying..

The Oh Jung Ho character is simply scary, with no redeemable qualities that I could see. A career criminal/thug in the making. Basically, he tried to frame two guys in a very dangerous situation that could have gotten the two guys badly injured or even killed. And he showed no remorse while doing so. If I were a teacher in that school, I would breathe a sigh of relief if Jung Ho was either expelled or choose not to continue to attend school.

And the Nam Soon character elects not to defend himself either verbally or physically against dangerous gangsters in a situation which could have gotten him seriously injured or even killed. For starters, he could have told the truth, in his defense. His machismo b/s, where he chooses not to "squeal", even in this situation, is crazy. By not admitting the truth, he's tacitly admitting to a falsehood which can get him grievously injured. It doesn't make any sense. And, on an ethical level, you have the right to speak the truth in your defense.

Also, I've heard that Korean high schools tend to be very stressful and crazy when it comes to studying, so it would have been interesting if there was a drama that was accurately able to portray some of the realities of a typical Korean high school. This series was so melodramatic that I doubt it accurately portrayed anything..

jamil Im waiting for school 2014

jamie i only watch till episode 2 so i dont really know much but this drama is kind of boring and i don't understand why lee jong suk want to 'protect' his classmates by not saying anything :/

Scarlet I really love fight&reconcilation of Two Best Friends!

JENNY is there no romance here for Jang Nara and Choi Daniel??omo..i am looking forward for their team up again after Baby Faced Beauty..it's really an awesome drama... oh no, i guess the director should have atleast add a little bit of romance for them here..their chemistry is so great i want to see them again in a drama!!! Fighting Jang Nara and Choi Daniel...!!!

alex Great drama.. though i was only interested in the main two boys fight and reconcile.

Lulz @Krystal This Drama is full of bromance, so yes :p

Krystal i wanna watch this drama but be4 can anyone tell me, does nam soon nd heung soo like eachother....like bromance

Sunbae Best smile goes to Kim woo-bin in this drama

sara i love you guys and i love kwak jung-wook the most and i love lee jung-sook and kim woo-bin and choi chang-yub but kwak jung-wook is the best love you guys and i hope u all to see my message and you havet to know that i love you this message is for everyone

mal School 2013 change my perspective in love. haha bromance reload

Zee i think the phone is LG Optimus

myra Im curious about the phone that they use. Do you all know what phone they use?

shinel Nam-Soon and Heung-Soo calling each other BASTARDS gave me a new meaning of the word LOVE. Really, cry cry and cry!!!

Marilyn Queen Does anyone know who does the song "So Happy Tohether" in that kinda metal-y way?

mohadese i love this drama & Lee Jong-Suk $ Park Se-Young - Ryu Hyo-Young

violet all it pretty much seems like so far is they keep trying to kick out jang nara and expel the troublemakers throughout the whole time

neko_chan I started to watch this drama because of Kim Woo Bin and I don;t regret it. Although at first it didn;t appeal to me and first episodes I saw only briefly, ten after Park Heung Soo appeared I couldn;t stop watching. It's funny, touching, mysterious and in some aspects it shows reality and the violence in schools. I really like school dramas and this one is one of the best. The cast, plot, funny and touching moments made this drama. The relatioships presented in the drama really made it worth watching. Not only the genial and excellent Nam Soo couple but also the relationships between teachers and students. I think that many teachers who are working in the school to get money and to get an "easy profession" should learn from them how to treat and help the students. The same impression I had watching Dream High or Gokusen - they are dramas where we can both learn and laugh. Even though I finished wathcing it two days ago, I can;t help going back to some special moments. I have this feeling that I will return to this show :)

By the way - I recommend Running man episode 138 where Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk appear. It's really funny in the high school convention :)

K. Hmm..what can I say?! Right now I finished this drama, and I'm thinking about it yet.This really touched my heart,especially the relationship between Nam-Soon and Heung-Soo, and between teacher and students.It's a very good drama, from wich we can learn many good things.I appreciated how the teacher Jung, found out in any situation, and how she gave counsels, even the worst students. The relationship between Nam-Soon and Heung-Soo, was a special one, they had many troubles,that affected their friendship,but finally the foud a way to reconcile and strengthen their friendship.I liked very much this drama, and I don't regret that I saw.

Sonya First, i don't thank that I am going to finish this watching, but after seeing the representation of Park Seung Hoo, i start to wonder how mysterious between him and Go Nam Soon is. There are two things that touch my heart since i watch this drama; first, it relates to the relationship between teacher and students. Even it is really hard to work with gangster students , but she never give up her students. She always provide good counseling to her students who fail in trouble. The second one that touch my heart so much is the relationship between Park Seung Hoo and Go Nam Soon. The relationship between these two guys is really deeper than sibling. I really appreciate if i would have such a friend as them.

teeema love this drama sooo much...NO FLOWER THAT BLOOMS WITHOUT BEEn SHAKEN...much love Park Se young

Love HeungSoon couple [correction] I mean, Park Heung Soo :) Its Park Heung Soo not Park Seung Hoo. My mistake. Bi yan~ ^^

Love HeungSoon couple Seriously, I got bored in its first 10 episodes. I first thought that there is nothing to be watch for in this series. Nothing unusual from the plot. Common school sceneries. But I decided to continue seeing this series because I want to see a glance of Lee Jong Suk (he's the reason why I watch the series). But..

[SPOILER>>] But upon heading to Episode 11, where Go Nam Soon and Park Seung Hoo got reconciled, woa! I got the feeling of excitement to see the next episode, seriously! asdfghjkl~! That HeungSoon couple! I do love the brotherhood they had! The way they smiled to each other after they reconcile, that feeling they're shy to approach each other, that awkwardness they felt. Ahhhh~ It makes me to love them as a couple. Lol! Really, no boy-girl romance but these two, Nam Soon and Seung Hoo brought bromance not being a lover but the brotherhood they have, enough for me to love them as couple. <3

Agh~! HeungSoon couple, pushed!:D

Charlotte What a wonderful drama! I'm a huge fan of Korean dramas and have seen many great ones, but School 2013 has been the ONLY drama that has made me burst into tears of both happiness and sadness - and more than once too! The friendship/bromance between Nam Soon and Heung Soo was just so heartbreakingly beautiful! Thanks to the cast and crew for all your hard work! FIGHTING!

Nemo amazing... learnt so much one of the best ive watched xxx friendship is so special... :) xxx

princess watch this drama because of LeeJongSuk.... ^__^

you will learned a lot from this drama.. i just the friendship they have shown in this drama... i think this is the first drama i watch that their is no boy-girl relationship...

chuchu I just watched this drama, i just loved it, all the characters were amazing, I loved both the teachers, i really want another part of it with the same characters. I really searched for the song probably called happy together but it is not the original i think,, plzzzzzz someone help me find the original version. thanks

najymie This drama really touched my heart :) like seriously . I just love and adore their friendship . It reminds me a lot to my friend . Though it thought me some new lessons that were really useful . And what I love the most is the actor and actress were so cool . They did their role very good . Hoping this drama will have a new season with the same cast . Really hoping for it ^^

Natasha This drama is really interesting. I liked this drama. I appreciate the friendship between Nam-Soon & Heung-Soo. I also want to watch sequel of this drama.

etsu Daebak.... great series, great actors n actress cause it make me laugh n cry. Keep up good drama more ahead...!!!

minami i had just watched this drama in aug 2013, only after i watched jong suk in i hear your voice..i thinks its not too late since it's still in 2013, hehe..overall, i would say this drama is daebak! although some parts seems to be illogical, but for me the message that the director was trying to convey to viewers is more important. They did well in this drama, and they manage to touch my heart too.

jangmi I originally watch this drama because of Jang Nara and Daniel Choi in Baby-Faced Beauty series but I am truly disappointed with this series. I saw so many comments praising this drama about how realistic the school scenes as to their real life but I find the way how the students react to the teachers to be so illogical. The school have such good facilities and even provided them with school meals. At my school, our basketball court is outside in the school assembly, the classroom old and dirty and I often don't eat anything during break time because I couldn't afford the school canteen's food. It's true I complains about the lessons being boring and that but I actually envy them for being able to study in such a school. Yet many of the students are able to just give up and are willing to drop out of school. The teachers are also at fault. They don't care about the students and those who can't afford tuitions/cram classes are forced to give up on their studies. Jang Nara was very caring but her methods are so wrong especially the way she group them up like as though they are in primary school. I prefer Daniel Choi's teaching better. Therefore I feel like this drama is just out there to rub salt into our wounds as students by portraying us like that. Everything is just so ridiculous!!!!

Congrats Director. You managed to make the viewers emotional. Maybe that's why this drama gets so many ratings. You are all so emotional when you watch this drama right? Same with me too....I felt very mad and angry when I watch this drama. Makes no sense at all. Grrr..... I'm still so angry even now. I'll go watch Ad Genius Taebaek to cool off.

jdjfdsfsfd I really loved this drama and it definitely got me hooked of Korean dramas. (Before I only used to watch Japanese dramas) I love the friendship between the characters and how it is really relate-able to real life, even if it is a bit over the top. My fav character was, surprisingly, Lee Ji Hoon. I loved how he grew up and became really mature, even saying sorry to Yun Woo ^^

Jongsuk @nedenuleyn, who f*cking cares what you think?

HaeNa Seems a good drama,but how is the end?

nedenuleyn I think that using the actor Uhm Tae Woong's name and nickname "Uhm Force" in order to gain attention and popularity is a very bad move. If I were Uhm Tae Woong, I would sue the writer and the producer for using my name. That was a very bad idea.

jimmysanjaya just watched 3 episodes, but i really impressed of this drama. i like Go Nam Soon, the way he does as a cool student just look like me LOL

shining SHINee Oh and! I forgot to say!!! i had a friend like heung-soo or Namsoo i would never let go! Ever! NEVER! No matter what~ and i have actually cried for my friends when we have arguements so i understand them and thats how i know they arent getting together in anyway shape or form only in my dreams,fanfics i may write and never post,and their fanserivce~ my fangirl heart dying}:( ) but they have a beautiful friendship!!! Also this drama made me cry for almost all the dramatic episodes!!! Ughh~ so beautiful! Manly tears.... XD hahah i recommened this to anyone ! Its really good!!!

shining SHINee Omg!!!! Greatest drama ever!!!! Its like real life no lie! This drama needs a part two with all the same actors and with them in 3rd class! Not only that what happens to namsoon and heung-soo!??!?! Omg! Heung-soo is soo hot! Dod anyone see him with curly hair? Cuute! And namsoon soo cute! XD ughh their friendship is GOLD! We needa update on them! And then jungho? Omg! They should have given a fast forward to everyones life for the final episode! And whats up with people saying this was only about bullying?? What school isnt like this....like what? SCHOOL 2013 needs to be brought back!!!!!! Hurry producers hurry!!!!

evangelion great storyline. yeah, school life is not only about love and romance. i love every episodes where they were focus on friendship and care each other.love how the twist happened; how the scenes or settings used before became a point or place where the next scenes happened; and i loves how they decided to didn't show some relationship and person, to let the viewers curious what actually happened and what will be happen in the future and wish for more. i keep wishing part two for this drama(absolutely with the same cast, their chemistry and teamwork were really great). they still have 3rd grade in school life.

mouse ahh! I absolutely love this drama! But this drama reminds me so much of another drama, Master of Study. It really reminds me of that drama. Haha. Still, choi daniel and jang nara.. it's like baby faced beauty all over again which I absolutely love. Hoping for a part 2!!! :)

Val will Jung Ho continue to be an asshole for the rest of the drama??? so far I'm on ep 3 and I'm not really feeling it. A lot of people say it's really good but if it continues like this I'm just gonna end up wasting 17 hours of my life. Not really sure if the drama it's worth it :/ suggestions?

kayfn This piece of shit only focus on bullying. Absolute nothing else, WHY? First of, all of the actors are Too old. All of the actors did not match their character roles, Everyone of them suck! Their too old! Can't get the right character, actors, Get out of the entertainment industry any go cover Parking in Korea situations.

Bro Great drama. Kind of mad (spoiler) that there was no clear love line. It started off that way but it just went away.

Co_Kor12 i really like school 2013 .i love all school 2013 casts ,please i request to u will be back school 2013 seasons 5 part 2 with the same casts. your indonesian fans.

shasha lee jihoon is mine hehehehe~~~ oh jeongho should always smile, so sweet , cute dimple ^^. jihoon oppa always a handsome boy for me xD

brahmma i really like school 2013 .i love all school 2013 casts ,please irequest to u will be back school 2013 seasions 5 part 2 with the same casts. your indian friend

Sui ni it have 5 season?? i just know. hahaha.. but i really like school 2013. I love School life story.

brahmma i request to u this should have a part2 "school 2013 seasion 5 with the same casts.the casts are realy perfect.

brahmma i request to u this should have a part 2 " school 2013 seasion 5 with same casts .the casts are realy perfect as it is.

ran to maha the song is Welcome to the School by 4Minute

Maha I really need the name of the music played In ep4 when the police arrest the boys The music always played in every troubled sene Thanx in advice

Lisa dasmun If only i had nam soon and heung soo in my class back then....

sara this drama is very beautiful thanx KBS.i love the main caracters.they play their role in the best way.saraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanghaeyo

Aizuddin does anyone the song in opening credits ? i want to search it on youtube :(

Lena School 2013 was amazing!! You can relate to it! There are also great advices and lessons learned!! Though there were a lot of characters. You learn about most of the characters issues and I thought that was great instead of focusing on the main ones. You get to understand and know other characters as well. I do not regret spending my time watching School 2013.

ixtyjjang Great drama, maybe not on top 3 but it's worth watching. I love this drama, the character and everything. This made me cry, and laugh... I love the friendship between Go Nam Soon and Park Heung Soo, also between Lee Ji Hoon, Li Yi Kyung and Oh Jung Ho... I can't explain how wonderful this drama is, all I can say totally is I don't want this drama to end. ^____^

This should have a part 2 "School 2013 Season 2 / Hagkyo 5 Season 2" with the same casts, the casts are perfect as it is~

humplin yaay,jang nara and choi daniel my favorite couple in baby faced beauty drama and now here in this school 2013 drama as well..;MY FAVORITE AND SWEET COUPLE SET...

GeonTaeOppa what is the real name of Eun Hye? she has a scene on ep 16. she's so pretty!

MikeyC was an ok show overall. way too many main characters so the show didnt have time to go in depth with any1 show might have been very good if they only focused on the the 5 main boys and go into depth with them. they were truly the only interesting parts about this show. i was bored when watching teacher only scenes and the random situations with the other students. last episode felt rushed and normal. no big bang to send you off with a full smile. just a nice bittersweet ending. 7/10 drama.

Ardvisoor This drama has no clear and formal relationship between boys and girls but school students in this drama care about each other and there are two different but caring teacher for them.In each episode you watch what problems are students face with and how the teachers help them to overcome these problems.You can see why troublemaker students behave badly and it's a challenge if they can change or not by having a reliable teacher beside them. I really think that every episode of this drama worth watching.I enjoyed it a lot.

reilyn This drama is one of the best! The acting is great and the plot pulls you in. The actors are really good. I love this drama so much.....I don't want it to end!!! :(

jeremi i really like this drama .it brings back my high school days .thank you kbs

ran this drama is so great i like both teachers they working good together. my favorite charakters are Ko Nam-Soon, Lee Gang-Joo, Park Heung-Soo and Lee Ji-Hoon.

they are so amazing :))

i hope the ending will be nice

CICI I love Jang Na-Ra and Daniel Choi together in this. Their chemistry together is the best and I think they are a really good "drama" couple. I wish it was a longer series, Lee Jong-Suk made me cry, he is so good and Kim Woo-Bin is really cute. Actually, I like all of the students except Oh Jung-Ho continues to be annoying.

hemi the phone is LG Optimus Vu2 4G LTE

Jaq Its really awesome,they make me always cry.I cant wait the next episode...love it..

kdrama critic this drama's keep getting better and better. haven't seen such drama before.. The higher the ratings, so is the expectations.. I'm really looking forward to a consistent beautiful storyline.. This would probably be my most favorite drama for it surpassed any of my expectation to KDramas. =]

ixtyjjang Episode 10 and 11 made me tear up so much, especially with Nam Soon and Heung Soo interactions, as well as Teacher Jung and the rest of the class, and Teacher Jung and Teacher Kang at the end of episode 11. Also the 3 gang like brothers; Jung Ho, Ji Hoon and Yi Kyung...

This drama gets much better as seconds pass by, no kidding~

afie huahh i cry again this week coz of this drama.. >.<

beacon @jjang~ Miss A - I Dont Need A Man

jjang~ Does anyone know the title of the song in episode 4 where Song ha gyung and Lee gang joo were eating at??

LOVE THIS DRAMA~~

Sera Does anyone know what the title of the song is at the opening credits? It sounds like the old song So Happy Together but I heard it again in the middle of episode 3 (when Namsoon & Sechan finished cleaning the auditorium) and the words are Korean. Thank you, School 2013 rocks <3 Namsoon & Hakyung!

Lawtah I don't understand her story in School 2013 can anyone explain?

keka Episode 10, but will air next Monday ...

Nia omo, he is sooo cute in School 2013~♥ :3

eka Just finished watching eps1 and 2!! I know this drama will be the best of the best since I first time saw the cast. They're all so happening yet dumb hahaha remind me of the Naughty Kiss <3 I love the classmates of both dramas!!

Hey Will they cut ha kyung and nam soons love line?

azam does some1 knows their friends ?? like their male friend who talk LOUDLY in epi 2 - he sits near the girl students who like to make-up and behind Da Ni.

2nd, Kim Jung Hyun - Ki Duk's best friend. in epi 2, he gave being poor as his reason for being late to school.

I WANNA KNOW THEIR REAL NAME !

Alix I can honestly say that I am a hopeless romantic and a drama fan. It's been a long time since I've seen a drama like this. It's a must see. I mean, usually, I hate these kinds since it's the stereotypical dreams and love and etc, however, this drama, blew my mind away. It's my new addiction.

sky do someone know song in 2nd episode when jang nara stand for her student in front of vice president?

Missy At some points I wish my new semester at high school begins like this. So fun to watch!! I'm always so sceptical about high school dramas, like too mainstream love stories and tales of dreams and dying wishes, but seeing the characters line-up I think this won't be so bad. Hakgyo 2013 fighting!

kim kohara i watched this drama today and i found it awsome ,i really liked it and the hole story especially jang nara and daniel choi ... wish u all the best ^^ fighting <3

lavender Does anyone know which phone they use in the whole drama? I thought it was a Samsung note but I might be wrong :(

CHarnie I really love this drama....Awesome! very helpful to my part as a teacher. I can't wait for the next episode to play on air. I was hooked in every move that they were taking...so intrigue on how they (The two teachers) manage to solve their day to day class encounter with the class 2. Of course, not to mention the possibilities of having a romantic feeling between the two homeroom teachers. I really like the chemistry that they have with each other. A very good pair! Maybe others might think that teaching life is such a boring plot in terms of romantic scheme but I hope that in this drama this would prove that being a teacher doesn't exempt you in the spell of this so nice feeling so called love. Good luck and GOMAPTA for this wonderful series!

Danya I'm really looking forward to how this drama is going to progress however I'm hoping that it will not turn into a student/teacher relationship. For some reason I hardly ever take interest in those...

ohhoh Some scene in episode 2 managed to make me cry..haha.. I like Lee jong suk when i watched him act in secret garden.now waiting for kim woo bin appearance!!Hopefully these two will rock the drama.

@tengkus.i didnt watch school s1-s4 but i think they are not related.

Engkus is this drama related to the previous drama (school 1-4)?

looks good but the previous drama is kind of old...if it doesn't related at all i'll try follow this drama...


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KZ Just saw the first episode, and just let me say this for a first impression, this drama is going to be amazing. The first episode was so compelling. The realism is off the charts so far.

gentle heart Love the perfect pair of Choi Daniel and Jang Na-Ra. They look so good together. After Baby Faced Beauty, this is a must watch!

Blossom Woohoo!!can't wait to watch this drama. Choi Daniel and Jang Nara reunite!!love them.

js lee jong suk <3

hyunann wow !! all of the cast are daebak ,the teacher and the student too!!!! it is like as god of study :O

albalicious jang nara and choi daniel reunited???! im excited! will definitely watch it!

leafes wow, jang nara with choi daniel again? i will watch it at kbs world


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