There are K-Dramas of countless genres that cover all the bases. From riveting action scenes to sweet, heartwarming romance, they successfully bridge the gap between reality and fiction, keeping audiences glued to their seats from beginning to end.

Across the various K-Dramas, there are some that occur in a school setting, with much of the focus being on the students and their coming-of-age story. However, behind many student success stories are passionate teachers who wish nothing but the best for everyone in their classes. They become a shining light of encouragement, encourage their students to continue moving forward, and stand tall as a pillar of support when the going gets tough.

Not only does their inspiration reach the students in the show, but also to viewers watching at home. With that said, here are some K-Dramas with motivational school teachers.

 

1. "Law School"

Yang JongHoon (Kim MyungMin) is far from the kind, warmhearted teacher that students cannot help but adore. He often goes to the extreme in order to push his students over the line and achieve the next level of success. He tells them that they're capable of surpassing their own limits in their own way. Although his courses are hard, his students offer him the utmost respect and are proud to learn under him.

 

2. "Crash Course In Romance"

Much of the drama was an exploration between the relationship of Nam HaengSeon (Jeon DoYeon) and Choi ChiYeol (Jung KyungHo). While romance is very much a central theme, the drama presents an outstanding teacher in Choi ChiYeol. He presents mathematics in a way that's fun to learn and easy to grasp — as long as you pay attention. And even without the help of Nam HaengSeon, he shows that he truly cares for his students wellbeing and want every single one of them to succeed, regardless of their families social status.

 

3. "School 2013"

"School 2013" is a K-Drama classic — a coming-of-age story with youthful bliss, adolescent woes, and the pains of being a student. However, guiding them is the ever so endearing pair of Jung InJae (Jang NaRa) and Kang SeChan (Choi Daniel). Despite their different methods and approaches to teaching, they band together in order to aid their students on their academic path and successfully pass into senior year.

They team up to become a reliable net to catch the students if they fall, as well as a firm foundation they can stand on. They are a pair of teachers many wish they could have had while attending high school.

 

4. "Melancholia"

While feelings of romance are deeply interwoven into the plot of "Melancholia", viewers are also drawn in by the encouraging teachers that stand in front of them. It is very much a battle against the corruption within the education system and a longing to help students nurture a love for mathematics. Both Ji YoonSoo (Lim SooJung) and Baek SeungYoo (Lee DoHyun) strive to help their students in various ways, speaking to their kind heart and caring personalities.

 

5. "Black Dog"

Despite starting off in a short-term teaching position, Go HaNeul (Seo HyunJin) goes the extra mile in order to ensure her students are supported on both an academic and personal level. While not exactly a friend, she becomes a steady pillar of support, offering words of encouragement and strength. She understands that not all students learn the same and tries her best to meet them where they're at. In this way, Go HaNeul is a radiant light that let's her class know that they're not alone as long as she's there teaching them.

Which K-Drama teacher would you like to learn from?

Apgujeong is considered to be the most posh and affluent neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea, where a majority of entertainment agencies are located. It is sometimes referred to as the "Beverly Hills" of Korea. In Apgujeong, the Apgujeong High School is a renowned educational institution. It prioritizes diligence and health as core values. The school is also said to be lenient regarding attendance. So, many young celebrities attend this school. Curious about which K-Pop idols went to this famous high school? Keep reading to find out!

The idols mentioned below have all graduated from this school. If you see how many there are, you'll soon begin to realize how small the world can sometimes be, especially within the K-Pop industry. So, here are all the K-Pop idols who have graduated from this school.

Note: K-Pop idols currently attending Apgujeong High School have not been mentioned.

 

ZEROBASEONE's Kim GyuVin

 

TREASURE's DoYoung

 

TNX's KyungJun

 

ATBO's WonBin

 

TRENDZ's HanKook

 

Kwon HyunBin

 

TWICE's NaYeon

 

SF9's ZuHo

 

BTS' RM

 

BTS' Suga

 

SUPER JUNIOR's SiWon

 

HyoSung

 

TWICE's JeongYeon

 

Lizzy

 

Jay Park

 

Other Alumni

In addition to K-Pop idols, a lot of popular Korean actors, artists, and entertainers also went to this popular school. These figures went on to be highly popular in their respective industries. Check out some of them below!

 

Lomon

 

Seo HyunJin

 

Yoon EunHye

 

Jang SoYeon

 

Choiza

 

Gi TaeYoung

 

Song HaYoon

Were you surprised that these K-Pop idols and Korean celebrities went to the same school? Which one of them did you find the most surprising? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section down below!

 

Age is merely a number, and love knows no bounds. These are common sentiments used to capture the essence of relationships transcending age differences. In the realm of K-Dramas, love stories frequently unfold between couples with significant age gaps, reaching as much as 6 years or more. This phenomenon has given rise to terms like 'noona romance' and beyond. Today, we delve into the world of K-Drama couples featuring older male leads, exploring the unique dynamics of these captivating relationships.

Through this article, let's meet these 5 K-Drama couples from 2024 dramas that have an age gap of 6 years or more. This list only focuses on male leads who are older than the female leads. If you want to read the list of older female leads, check out our other article (older female leads version)!

Note: This article uses the actors' real-life age and not the age of their characters. The dramas in this list haven't been released yet, as such, it's not yet 100% confirmed whether the dramas will feature a romance between the leads or not. 

 

1. "The Trunk" - Age Gap: 6 years

Seo HyunJin born in 1985

Gong Yoo born in 1979

 

2. "FlexxCop" - Age Gap: 6 years

Park JiHyun born in 1994

Ahn BoHyun born in 1988

 

3. "Queen Woo" - Age Gap: 7 years

Jun JongSeo born in 1994

Ji ChangWook born in 1987

 

4. "The Good Man" - Age Gap: 9 years

Lee SungKyoung born in 1990

Lee DongWook born in 1981

 

5. "Captivating the King" - Age Gap: 10 years

Shin SaeKyeong born in 1990

Cho JungSeok born in 1980

There might be more K-Drama couples announced later this year. Stay tuned to this article for updates!