School 2021 (South Korean Television Series)

School 2021 is a South Korean television series that aired on the KBS2 network from November 24, 2021, to January 13, 2022. The drama focuses on the personal growth and challenges faced by students attending a vocational high school.

School 2021 promotional poster — Promotional poster for the series School 2021.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative centers on the lives of students at a vocational high school, specifically highlighting the experiences of Gong Ki-Joon (played by Kim Yo-Han) and Jin Ji-Won (played by Cho Yi-Hyun). Gong Ki-Joon was formerly a promising taekwondo athlete who achieved a bronze medal at a national competition. However, a severe ankle injury combined with his family's financial bankruptcy forced him to abandon his athletic career and enroll in a vocational high school. Despite his mature demeanor, he struggles with navigating social interactions, particularly with those he has romantic interests in.

Production

The series is directed by Han Sang-Woo and is based on the novel Oh, Naui Namjadeul! by Lee Hyun, which was published on May 20, 2011, by Munhak Dongne. During its development, the project was known by the working title Oh, My Men. The production faced scheduling adjustments; the premiere was originally set for November 17, 2021, but was postponed to November 24, 2021, after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19, which subsequently led to lead actor Kim Yo-Han also testing positive.

Cast

The main cast includes:

Kim Yo-Han as Gong Ki-Joon
Cho Yi-Hyun as Jin Ji-Won
Choo Young-Woo as Jung Young-Joo
Hwang Boreumbyeol as Kang Seo-Young
Jun Suk-Ho as Lee Kang-Hoon

Choo Young-Woo, who portrays Jung Young-Joo.

Hwang Boreumbyeol, who portrays Kang Seo-Young.

Broadcast History

School 2021 occupied the Wednesday and Thursday 21:30 time slot on KBS2. It followed the conclusion of the series Dali and Cocky Prince and was succeeded by Love All Play on April 20, 2022.