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A group of four high school buddies discover the world of rap music and embark on a new path in their lives.

A film club was established by a collection of students attending an art institution. They engage in learning, socializing, residing, and maturing on a daily basis. Although each individual possesses unique traits, when they unite, they become an unstoppable force. (DramaWiki)

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A series depicting the daily lives of students and faculty members at Sewon Secondary School of the Arts. Hye Ra, a high school student specializing in dance, is described as a bold and sensitive young woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself. Known for her attractive appearance, genuine demeanor, and academic achievements, she was well-liked by both male classmates and teachers. Her current feud with Seo Won, an art student, stems from misunderstandings despite their previous close friendship rooted in a shared admiration for Seo Tai Ji during middle school. However, after clearing the air, they reconcile and return to being best friends. Seo Won, once a rebellious nightclub-goer, undergoes personal growth and transformation through various challenges, emerging as a dedicated and talented student. Despite studying art, she aspires to become a versatile entertainer encompassing both art and music. Through her interactions with peers at Sewon Arts High School, Seo Won learns the importance of genuine artistry and finds inspiration to navigate life's journey. (KOCOWA)

Seiran Gakuen is a prestigious private boys' high school. As summer break begins, Yoshikuni, Mitsuhiro, Kanji, and Iwatsuki have all chosen to stay at the school's Shoraikan dormitory instead of going home for various reasons. Yoshikuni, who is in a relationship with Hiroko, decides to distance himself from her without giving a clear explanation. This leaves Hiroko feeling unsatisfied and confused. During a trip to buy dinner supplies, Yoshikuni and Mitsuhiro encounter Osamu, a day student, and later run into Hiroko and her friend Aki. Aki questions Yoshikuni's sudden change in behavior towards Hiroko, leading to an emotional outburst from Hiroko. The commotion is witnessed by Takagi, a dormitory resident from the neighboring building. In the following days, Mitsuhiro's step-mother Keiko pays a visit to the Shoraikan dormitory, where Mitsuhiro behaves coldly towards her, displaying a side of himself that is unfamiliar to her.

This series follows the journey of a group of modern urban high school students as they chase after their aspirations. The trendy fashion, stylish outfits, and lively music in the form of singing and dancing bring life to the youthful narrative crafted by these young individuals! Ye Feng and Chu Tian Ge are two attractive young men attending South China High School. They are good-looking and down-to-earth, with a deep passion for music. Even the girls who admire them, known as "Chufans" and "Leaf fans," are equally matched. Both on and off campus, these two are constantly engaged in a friendly rivalry, each striving to prove their superiority over the other. Their competitive nature stems from their ambitious personalities and their encounters with truly remarkable girls.

The Day I Skipped School For You portrays the high school experience of young people born after the 1990s. The story revolves around the mischievous yet charming Chen Mo, his classmate Zhao Xiao Yu, and their peers as they navigate love, friendship, and pursuing their aspirations during their time in school.

A whimsical story depicting the unusual bond between a lazy student and a high-achieving scholar.

A romantic comedy focused on youths set in a college campus, featuring themes of love, friendship, and parental care for their children. (Wikipedia)

Yeon Shi Eun is a high-achieving student who excels academically in his high school. Despite his physical appearance suggesting otherwise, Yeon Shi Eun relies on his intelligence and understanding of human behavior to combat the violence present both inside and outside the school.

An attractive high school student, known as the highest achiever in her class, dies under mysterious circumstances. Six of her friends, who also attended the same elementary school, set out to uncover the reasons behind her demise by communicating in real time. As these friends search for the truth surrounding her death, they encounter challenges in their academic lives, leading to issues such as dropping out of school, facing bullying, and dealing with relationship problems.

Byeong Hui is the eccentric and free-spirited frontman of the well-known underground rock band, Eye Candy. Accompanying him are the lively Ji Hyeok, stylish Hyeon Su, charming playboy Ha Jin, the quiet Do Il, and the youthful-looking Gyeong Jong. This group of boys dominates their school until a redevelopment initiative leads to the closure of their trouble-prone institution. They are all transferred to Jung Sang High and question the value of returning to high school at all. Nevertheless, after a clash with the reigning band at Jung Sang, Strawberry Fields, Eye Candy resolves to attend Jung Sang out of defiance and aims to reclaim their status as the top group in the school.

During the fall of 2019, Ling Hu Zhong, a financially struggling student who had moved from Guangzhou to Ningbo, encountered a classmate named Mi Xiao Long while assisting an elderly woman across the street on the first day of the new semester. Despite both being late, they bonded instantly. Both students are members of the school's track and field team and are enrolled in the second-year art and sports class at Longhu Boys' High School. To ease the financial burden on his family, Ling often works secretly, while Mi comes from a well-off family and supports Ling discreetly. As their friendship blossomed, they faced various challenges together. The art and sports class is a unique group consisting of students from both disciplines. Ling and Mi trained and studied alongside their classmates, forming strong bonds through hard work and shared experiences. The group includes Yi Yuan Kai, Tian Xin, Han Lu, Yun Meng, Bao Gang, Wang Wen Feng, Zhou Yu Ke, and Zhao Bei Nan. Despite the challenges of adolescence, they stumble and grow together in this formative period of their lives.

Seungri High School is considered one of the least performing institutions among the 178 high schools in Seoul, according to academic performance metrics. Kang Se Chan is a renowned Korean language instructor who operates a prestigious tutoring academy in Gangnam. On the other hand, Jung In Jae is a temporary Korean language teacher at Seungri High, assigned as the homeroom teacher for class 2, which ranks at the bottom of the second grade. When Se Chan joins Seungri High to teach Korean, he takes on the role of co-homeroom teacher for class 2-2. Both educators encounter numerous challenges, including dealing with bullying, underperforming students, their families, and fellow teachers, compounded by their differing teaching styles. Nonetheless, they must set aside their differences to guide their class towards successfully progressing to their senior year.

The narrative follows Hiroya, a lackluster high school student with a passion for radio, and Kenta, a lively high school student who lacks interest in radio

Xie Zheng Jie, a senior student at Taipei Municipal Li Ren Junior High School, is preparing to take the national senior high school entrance exams. One day, a school inspector from Taipei Education Bureau visits Li Ren and informs them about a report regarding Mr. Zhan, a math teacher at the school. The report claims that Mr. Zhan is giving math exams during music class periods. Mr. Zhan is upset upon hearing this news, but later discovers that the report was sent by Shen Wei, one of his students. As a result, Shen Wei is transferred to a different class. Jay, as Shen Wei is also known, is then required to move his desk to the hallway and attend classes from there all day for reading comic books during lessons. Mr. Zhan contacts Jay's mother to address the issue, but ends up humiliating her in front of Jay. This leads to a physical altercation between Jay and Mr. Zhan, resulting in a strict warning from the school. Jay's family disagrees with the warning, causing a conflict with the school and adding strain to Jay's parents' marriage. Jay also faces rejection from his peers. These incidents prompt Jay to reflect on the true meaning of his daily routine and what he truly desires for his future.

In the early 1990s, in Beijing, Qiu Shui experienced a period of growth and self-discovery under the influence of Kong Jianguo's unconventional guidance. This led to a newfound passion that was ignited within him. Around the same time, Zhu Chang, a beautiful girl, entered Qiu Shui's life, bringing excitement and change. Together with Liu Jingwei and Zhang Guodong, they embarked on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. As Qiu Shui's feelings for Zhu Chang grew, he struggled to express his emotions. Eventually, after the college entrance exams, Qiu Shui tried to win Zhu Chang's heart before she left for further studies. However, time passed, and with it, their youthful innocence and memories of young love faded away.

A story of graduation featuring senior high school students from the "special class" and their principal Lao Mo, as well as their teacher Yao Jing. This play is endorsed by the Teaching & Work Department of the Ministry of Education in China. The goal of the play is to effectively carry out the party's educational guidelines and showcase the positive qualities of educators in the modern era. (Baidu)

An Jing is a senior resident of the quaint town of Songxi. While crafting a school novel titled "Farewell, Seventeen" independently, she embodies the characters An Na, An Qi, and An Jing, who are the main figures in three distinct tales. Throughout her journey, she encounters various classmates in different settings and eras, such as the shy top student Han Yun, the friendly senior Chu Yu, and the contrasting twin brothers Cheng Haoxuan and Cheng Haoyu. As they transition from strangers to companions, they discover camaraderie amidst the challenges of high school life, navigating the trials of adolescence together until they reach the pivotal age of 17.

Luo Dan Ni is dissatisfied with her life as a grown-up, which is vastly different from what she had envisioned in her youth. Once a talented student with a bright future, her life did not unfold as expected. After a car accident sends her back to high school, she seizes the opportunity to alter her fate armed with adult wisdom. Determined, she makes new choices in pursuit of the future she once dreamed of.

Otori Keisuke is a student at a prestigious high school that enforces a strict environment focused solely on academics. The school prohibits all forms of entertainment, including romantic relationships. Any student caught dating will face expulsion. Despite this rule, Otori Keisuke meets a girl and experiences love for the first time. Determined not to abandon his newfound feelings, he challenges the school's policy on dating. Initially opposed by his friends at the school, they eventually come to admire his sincerity.

The series centers around six teenagers in high school transitioning into adulthood. They come together to explore new experiences and imagine a world beyond their own. (DramaWiki)

Kaede and his close friend Kazuha reminisce about their high school days as they prepare to start at Futatsubashi University. Kaede finds himself in a confusing situation when he starts dating Nina but struggles to move on due to lingering feelings for his ex-girlfriend Mitsu. In contrast, Kazuha effortlessly maintains casual relationships with girls. Despite their differences, the two friends bond over shared experiences, including visits to their favorite sauna where they share their innermost thoughts.

"Pro, Teen" is a web-drama centered around students attending vocational high school to pursue their dreams, facing and overcoming different challenges along the way. Shin Ha Neul, a freshman in the Design Communication Department, is deeply passionate about drawing. Created by the Korea Scholarship Foundation to raise awareness about vocational high schools.

This series follows a group of teenagers attending the same school as they navigate through their personal struggles. Misunderstandings and attempts to make each other jealous eventually lead to unexpected romantic entanglements. Along the way, they will explore themes of family dynamics, friendships, and the complexities of love. (wiki.d-addicts)

A brief web series initially launched on Tencent, explores the stories of a group of teenagers in high school and the events they encounter during their adolescence.

Prior to his junior year high school entrance exams, Kashi finds himself selected to join the choir competition committee after losing a game of rock-paper-scissors in science class

In 2007, a 16-year-old named Qiao Qing Yu and her family decided to move from their small town of Shunyun to the provincial capital of Huanzhou due to rumors surrounding the death of her sister, Qiao Bei Yu. Eager to uncover the truth and bring justice to her sister, Qing Yu enlisted the help of her classmate, Ming Sheng. As they delved deeper into the mystery, Qing Yu was shocked by the unfair treatment her sister had faced and vowed to seek justice on her behalf.

Upon completing her freshman year of high school, Yoshioka Futaba reunites with Tanaka Kou, her former crush. They were classmates in middle school before he abruptly switched schools. Now, three years later, he reappears as Mabuchi Kou with a different demeanor - distant and aloof. As Futaba delves into Mabuchi's past, she finds herself developing feelings for him once again.

Yoshioka Futaba was a former middle school student who developed feelings for her kind classmate Tanaka Kou. Unfortunately, their young romance faced challenges, leading to their separation when Kou had to move to Nagasaki. However, fate brought them back together in high school when Kou transferred to Futaba's class as they approached the end of their academic year. Much to Futaba's surprise, Kou had changed his surname and now displayed a cold and distant demeanor. Despite this, they found themselves growing closer once again. The situation became complicated when Futaba discovered that another classmate, originally from Nagasaki, had also been hurt by Kou in middle school. As their reunion unfolds, will Futaba and Kou's renewed relationship lead to love or more heartbreak?

Jung Si Yeon is an ordinary high school girl. Bubbly and spirited, she enjoys her carefree moments with her close friend, Yoon Hee, while harboring a crush on the new transfer student, Sung Hyun. Upon discovering that Sung Hyun is a drummer in a band, Si Yeon impulsively claims to be part of a band herself in an effort to impress him. Overwhelmed by guilt from her quick decision, she becomes anxious about the possibility of being exposed for her lie. To rectify the situation, Si Yeon hastily gathers a group of classmates to actually form a band. Alongside Lee So Yeon, the school’s notorious troublemaker and a musical prodigy, Go Yu Na, a top student with an enchanting voice, Yoon Hee, and Sung Hyun, Si Yeon creates the band named “Do Dream.” When a school band competition promises a prize of 5 million won, the members agree that winning should be their primary focus. However, aspirations don't come to fruition simply because one wishes for them, and being part of a band proves to be more challenging than they anticipated. Amidst the trials of life, romance, and camaraderie, these five students are resolute in their pursuit of making their dreams a reality.

Childhood friends Chen Mu Guang and Shi Fan Tuan have been each other's pillars of support since they were young. Despite facing numerous challenges over the years, they eventually end up together. Chen Mu Guang has had a tough life but remains a principled and sincere individual. Although he may appear distant, he is actually quite sensitive and caring. On the other hand, Shi Fan Tuan is known for being a bit scatterbrained. Growing up with such contrasting personalities inevitably leads to misunderstandings between them.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

Hei Wu High School is abuzz with a rumor about the sinister Xie Gui possessing the Book of Witchcraft and planning to unleash demons from hell. The only hope to stop him is the legendary Huo Lang, known as the nightwalker. As Xie Gui infiltrates the school, Huo Lang discreetly arrives to confront the growing terror within the school. Online horror stories written by student Yuan Dian Ye Wu start to come to life, adding to the fear gripping Hei Wu High. New teacher Ying Yan, who tragically lost his parents under similar circumstances to one of the stories, joins the school to uncover the truth behind the dark events. Yuan Dian Ye Wu, the honor student at Hei Wu High, is revealed to be the twisted mastermind behind the attacks. Only Dean, a mysterious Japanese student, manages to evade Yuan Dian Ye Wu's deadly schemes. The love triangle between Yuan Sheng Wu, Yi Mao, and Dean fuels Yuan Sheng Wu's jealousy to dangerous levels.

Ruan Meng enrolls in the top high school in the city, but encounters difficulties on her first day due to misunderstandings like confusing room "601" for "109". In the first class, when students are introducing themselves, the homeroom teacher questions Xue Song about his initial thoughts on Ruan Meng. Xue Song responds with, "I can't make eye contact with her", leading Ruan Meng to vow, "One day, I will make sure you can't overlook me!". (Mudvod.tv)

Zaizen Takashi is a first-year student at Dojuku High School, renowned for its exceptional educational standards in Japan. Notably, it is the sole high school that does not require tuition fees. The unique approach to funding this institution involves placing high-achieving students in the 'investment club', where they generate profits. Takashi is eventually recruited into the club and becomes captivated by the world of investing.

Luo Yi is considered insignificant in his school, especially when compared to the most popular student, Bai Mo, who is like the main character. Will Luo Yi be able to rise up like the supporting characters in movies, and what will his fate be in the game of life? (DramaWiki)

In the village of Xiqiao in Lingnan, the formerly affluent He family is now represented solely by their son, He Jia Hao. He Jia Hao, a studious and reserved individual, carries the expectations of his family. Despite this, he harbors a hidden secret. After eight years, a person who he feels remorseful towards and wishes to reconcile with has returned to the village.

In the debut episode, high schooler Keita is revealed to be a covert "network investigator" working for a mysterious group. After transferring to a new school in Tokyo, Keita becomes dissatisfied with his new surroundings. When his close friend from his previous school arrives in Tokyo, they decide to flee together. During their escape, they encounter a hostile robot at a construction site, only to be rescued by a man named Takimoto and his peculiar companion - a cell phone that possesses limbs and advanced cognitive abilities. This innovative Buddy Keitai cell phone, equipped with "human-like intelligence features," is scheduled for release in Japan in April.

Riku is a typical middle school student who becomes intrigued by a YouTube video showcasing an explosive experiment. Inspired, he decides to replicate the experiment with his friend Sogo, successfully causing a watermelon to explode using rubber bands. This display catches the attention of his classmate Haru, who is genuinely amused by the video. Motivated by Haru's smile, Riku embarks on creating entertaining videos and starts a YouTube channel called Sushiramen (Riku) with Sogo.

Following the recent assault by sinister forces, Meng Xue Yuan is still in turmoil. Despite three months of trying to recover, the school is now bracing for further challenges that threaten the safety and stability of the institution. With Jian Ni and Lan Bao no longer around, the remaining M Riders must confront daunting trials ahead, particularly with the resurgence of Wu Ke Nana's dark ego. Will this spell the end for Meng Xue Yuan?

A sentimental story about teenagers transitioning into adulthood at a high school in the early 1990s. The narrative unfolds in two timelines - one in the past and one in the present. Xisi High School serves as the backdrop for this tale, focusing on six students who start off as strangers but eventually become close friends. Together, they navigate the challenges of youth and embark on a journey towards the future hand in hand. (ChineseDrama.info)

A tale depicting the younger generation of today revolves around a group of students navigating the highs and lows of life's journey. Ma Tian, hailing from a privileged background, and his well-behaved neighbor An Ran, find themselves at a regular high school in their final year. Here, they encounter a diverse group of individuals such as Lao Gou ("Old Dog"), Da Li Jiao, Mi Mi, Da Zui ("Big Mouth"), and Song Jie. Ma Tian's first day at the new school takes a turbulent turn when he clashes with Lao Gou, leading to a mutual vow to steer clear of each other. However, destiny has other plans as they end up on the same school marathon team. Thus, they reluctantly learn to coexist and train together, despite their initial animosity. As they face various challenges throughout their last year of high school, these young students mature and develop into adults through their shared experiences.

The narrative follows a group of high school students aspiring to pursue careers in acting as they get ready for college applications in the fields of film and theatre

Li Er, a high school student, has feelings for her exceptional classmate, Xu Yi. Unfortunately, Xu Yi is enamored with Li Ba La, who has ties to his competitor, Zhang Yang. Through a sequence of events, Li Er forms a close friendship with Ba La. The narrative delves into the dynamics and misinterpretations within their social circles. Following graduation, the news of Ba La's passing has a profound impact on everyone involved.