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Kang Da Mi and Lee Ha Rim manage to enroll in a university in Seoul and become roommates. Initially, they are convinced that they share a strong friendship, but for the first time, they begin to sense a feeling of monotony in their bond. Their relationship will reveal the essence of true friendship as they navigate through a phase of boredom while believing that they are each other's closest friends. (HanCinema, Kpopmap)

Sophomore student Lu Wan Wan from the Clinical Department of Tsingyao University School of Medicine found herself in a scandal with fellow student Ren Chu after a night of drinking. In an effort to quell the gossip, the two devised a plan which led to them discovering each other's strengths and forming a positive opinion of one another. With Ren Chu's support, Lu Wan Wan was able to overcome her shyness and work towards becoming a competent medical student. Through their interactions, they both grew and improved as individuals.

The storyline will focus on the romantic experiences of a vibrant female college student in her twenties, who experiences love at first sight for an older student, prompting her to become involved in a clandestine organization.

Taking place in 1994, a group of six university students from different regions reside together in a boarding house located in Sinchon, Seoul, managed by a couple who have a daughter named Na Jung. The narrative oscillates between the past of 1994 and the present day in 2013, prompting the audience to speculate on which of the male characters will eventually marry Na Jung.

Lu Ru Hua is a renowned salesperson at Haicheng University, where she goes to great lengths to earn money, such as delivering takeout to the male dormitory and waiting in long lines under the hot sun to obtain various items needed for university life. She juggles these tasks while pursuing her studies. Her motivation for working so hard is to settle her late parents' outstanding debts and cover the expensive medical bills for her twin brother, Lu Si Yu, who topped the entrance exam that year. Lu's life takes a turn when she crosses paths with Wen Chu, a wealthy heir and talented artist studying at the university. Despite a rocky start stemming from misunderstandings, their relationship evolves over time, leading to a blossoming romance. However, their journey is fraught with challenges that test their aspirations, love, and friendships as they navigate the ups and downs of university life and discover the essence of youth.

Qi Lu and Chu Xia's bond and academic journey become entangled with the arrival of new romantic competitors. As Qi Lu's past love reemerges at school, he faces a decision between his old flame and a fresh start. Meanwhile, Chu Xia's true identity and her father's secrets unravel, leading to unforeseen consequences. (AppleTV)

The story centers on a pair of twins, with one being raised by a wealthy mother and the other by a single father

This narrative follows the journey of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 as they navigate through life. It explores their pursuit of dreams amidst facing harsh realities, building new relationships while letting go of old ones, and navigating the complexities of love.

The kind-hearted and straightforward young man named Wang Yi Chuan was accepted into the acting program at Southeast University of Arts due to his good looks and strong skills. In this new environment, he became roommates with Duan Shi Jie, a handsome but insecure individual, Chen Dong Dong, a witty dropout, and Gu Shu Heng, a teenager from the opera department burdened by parental expectations. Despite facing academic challenges and relationship issues, they went from being adversaries to close friends, forming a bond like brothers. As the first semester came to a close, the dormitory lights symbolized the passage of time, shining a light on their shared youth.

Lai Dui Dui is a young college student with aspirations of becoming a successful artist. While she struggles in subjects like math and English, her poor grades put her at risk of failing if she doesn't improve. Jiang Zuo, a top-performing student at the same college, offers to help Lai Dui Dui by pretending to be her boyfriend. However, their arrangement leads to complications when Jiang Zuo's past feelings for Lai Dui Dui resurface. As a love triangle develops, Lai Dui Dui must work on her grades while navigating her romantic entanglements.

In order to address the declining birthrate in the country, the Japanese government established Otona Koukou (Adult High School). Individuals who are over 30 years old and have not had any sexual experiences are mandated to attend Otona Koukou by the government. Eito Arakawa, a 30-year-old man who is single, holds a degree from a prestigious university and is employed at a bank where he has been acknowledged for his performance. Despite being physically appealing, he has not engaged in sexual activities. One day, he receives an enrollment invitation to Otona Koukou.

In the bustling neighborhood of Daikanyama in Tokyo, there are four ex-schoolmates who reside together in an apartment, each striving to find their own happiness. Arisugawa Fuu is employed at a design firm and indulges in fashion with a substantial portion of her earnings, Hada Mizuho is an up-and-coming manga illustrator, Sakuragawa Rio specializes in psychosomatic therapy, and Enjoji Sayuri holds a position at an art gallery in Ginza.

A narrative about five high school friends. A shared infatuation, unreciprocated feelings, and challenges faced by a couple in love. This unfolds as exams approach—will they find the courage to express their feelings?

Four recent graduates navigate the challenges of adulthood, romance, and deception in their initial careers. Fortunately, they have one another—and late-night bars—to help them manage everything that comes their way.

In a strange turn of events, a poor and rebellious milk delivery girl named Chu Xia crosses paths with an unexpected Prince Charming, the tough and knowledgeable business heir Han Qi Lu. Will Han Qi Lu and his classmates intimidate Chu Xia, or will she captivate them with her distinct charm? Can the animosity between Chu Xia and Master Devil evolve into a more positive relationship? This story is adapted from the web novel "Master Devil Don't Kiss Me" by Jin Xia Mo.

The narrative follows the journey of four young individuals as they navigate university life, forming bonds of friendship and love along the way. Chi Zao Zao and his two high school companions finally achieve their dream of attending their ideal university after three years of hard work. On the first day of classes, a stroke of luck leads to Zao Zao and his crush, Ou Hao Chen, being the talk of the campus due to an impressive love confession. However, Hao Chen, who is seen as cool by many, is not impressed by Zao Zao's persistent affection, causing Zao Zao much distress. With the arrival of Hao Chen's friend Han Fei, several awkward situations are diffused, bringing Zao Zao and Hao Chen closer together. Despite this, another student named Shang Guan Yi tries to come between Zao Zao and Hao Chen by attempting to get closer to Hao Chen.

Su Zi Ying, a college student who struggles with a fear of intimacy, crosses paths with Ye Jun Cheng, a fellow student who is oblivious to her condition

An average guy named Lee Seung Min finds himself in an unexpected situation when the school's most popular girl, Oh Ji Na, who is an aspiring idol trainee, suggests that they pretend to be in a relationship

Fang Li, a girl from a small town, and Luo Yan, a serious student with a stoic demeanor, reconnect in college and reminisce about their high school days. Despite their constant arguing, they begin a journey of love. Fang Li and Luo Yan first met as classmates in high school. Fang Li found Luo Yan to be a nightmare at the time. When they meet again in university three years later, Luo Yan doesn't remember their past interactions, but their rivalry is reignited. As they navigate the ups and downs of youth together, they rediscover lost beauty and pursue their dreams.

The story focuses on the romantic relationship between Lu Wan Wan, a student at the Film Academy, and Han Jing Mo, a renowned player in an online game. While Han Jing Mo is a top player in the game as 'Mo Bai', he is actually a senior at the Film Academy in real life. Despite his cold demeanor, he aspires to be an actor and enjoys spending time gaming. On the other hand, Lu Wan Wan is a fellow student at the academy with dreams of becoming a successful actress and proving her abilities. Through their shared passion for gaming, they decide to team up for the 'Champion Cup Challenge' and form a strong bond. As they face various challenges together, they develop feelings for each other and work towards their acting dreams, unaware that they have been close since the beginning.

Chen Ting, a new student at Xicheng Technical School, decides to switch his major from culinary arts to automotive repair without his father's knowledge to rebel against his strict upbringing. Along the way, he forms friendships with "Page Boy Hao," a fashion-forward junior, and "Shark Zhen," a determined girl with aspirations of moving to Hong Kong. Together, the group of seven friends support each other through challenges, helping "Shark Zhen" achieve her dreams and guiding "Sick Cat" towards discovering his own aspirations and maturing into a responsible young adult.

The plot unfolds at Rokuto Academy, an exclusive school for boys, focusing on Hasukawa Kazuya, a newcomer to the unique Greenwood Dormitory, a converted mental institution. His initial shock arises when he finds out that his roommate is Kisaragi Shun, who seems to be a female student. (Tokyograph)

Shin Se Kyung and Shin Shin Ae are sisters who take up positions as maids in the household of President Lee Sun Jae after their father, Shin Dal Ho, abandons them due to financial troubles, leaving them to survive on their own. Having spent their lives in the mountains, the sisters find the city and its surroundings to be both fascinating and unfamiliar, particularly for the younger sibling, Shin Ae. Residing with President Lee are his daughter, Lee Hyun Kyung; son-in-law, Jung Bo Suk; aspiring doctor son, Lee Ji Hun; grandson, Jung Jun Hyuk, a high school student; and granddaughter, Jung Hae Ri. Additionally, Jun Hyuk's school dean, Kim Ja Ok, harbors feelings for the widowed President Lee.

Is it possible for me to find happiness by conforming to someone else's expectations? How can I embrace and appreciate myself just as I am?

Having spent his childhood overseas, Inaba Naoya has a deep admiration for Americans, especially the Yankees, as one of them once came to his rescue when he was young. Upon returning to Japan for his final year of high school, he deliberately selects a neglected school known for its rowdy and rebellious students. It doesn't take long for him to understand the significance of water polo within the school community. Determined to give his classmates a sense of direction, he takes it upon himself to revive the water polo club.

Fuko Kameyama is a cheerful and positive young girl starting her first year of high school. Her life takes a turn when a new family, the Shinpos, moves into the apartment above her house. Among them are two cousins, Daiya and Ichi, who happen to be Fuko Kameyama's new classmates. Despite Daiya's popularity and reputation as a ladies' man, he struggles academically. On the other hand, Ichi is introverted, shy, and excels in school. Fuko Kameyama is drawn to both cousins, as they each have their own unique qualities. She finds herself torn between the two, unable to choose a favorite. As the love triangle unfolds, the question remains: who will win Fuko Kameyama's heart in the end? (

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?

Uji often seeks advice from Sabae Reika, who is both his friend and Sakurai's best friend, regarding his romantic feelings for Sakurai

The narrative follows Park Gun, who enrolls in a high school populated by troublemakers and students who have previously left the educational system. (TMDb)

It narrates the story of a 17-year-old boy and girl who share a friendship filled with their own hidden truths. (Kpopmap)

It illustrates the struggle faced by external individuals trying to integrate into the college community.

Kim Yeon Do, a hardworking high school student, suddenly enters into a relationship with the well-liked Ji Hyun Ho. However, their seemingly stable relationship is disrupted when baseball prodigy Choi Seung Hyun arrives, harboring feelings for Yeon Do. As Ji Hyun Ho starts to feel uneasy, a love triangle begins to take shape. Additionally, Cupid's influence reaches their other friends, igniting several romantic complications.

Time is like a message of affection, addressed to whoever it may concern. Life does not offer any opportunities for second guessing. However, if you were to be ten years younger, what aspects of your life would you wish to alter? One day, Shi Zhao Yu and Kai Jia were invited by their old university friend Ruo Bi to revisit their secret hangout from their university days, known as the "Clocktower". This "Clocktower" was actually an abandoned classroom/lab where Zhao Yu, Kai Jia, Ruo Bi, Jun Ren, Hai Meng, and Zhi Ni used to gather. Upon their arrival that day, they found Ruo Bi standing on the rooftop outside the clock tower. As they anxiously called out to Ruo Bi, a sudden light emanated from the clock on the wall. When Zhao Yu woke up again, he found himself transported back to the year 2007, when he was in his second year of university. Despite numerous failed attempts to return to 2017, Zhao Yu made the decision to relive his youth, participate in the basketball game he had once lost, and pursue his dream girl Ruo Bi, whom he had missed out on before. However, he also found himself unable to ignore his feelings for Kai Jia, especially as she grew closer to Jun Ren. Will Zhao Yu take this opportunity to confront his true self and learn how to love? Will he cherish the precious moments of his youth?

Chu Yu Xun is a bright and intelligent high school student with aspirations of attending the prestigious Aliston University, where she gained admission with the assistance of her uncle. In the university, Murong Yun Hai, Duanmu Lei, Shangguan Rui Qian, and Ye Shuo are known as the wealthiest students who are admired by all the girls. Unhappy with the paths set by their parents, they engage in pranks to attract the attention of the headmistress in hopes of being expelled. Yu Xun stands up for the victims and becomes a target herself, facing various attempts to remove her from the university. Duanmu Lei, her childhood friend, provides support and protection. Despite Yun Hai developing feelings for Yu Xun, she consistently rejects his advances. Eventually, H4 and Yu Xun form a friendship. Through challenges and struggles, they all mature, take control of their destinies, and work towards achieving their dreams. Inspired by the manga "Hana Yori Dango" by Yoko Kamio.

This term, diligent Shane has the responsibility of tutoring the carefree and charming Kit. At the same time, just as Kim is about to lose hope in romance, the arrival of new student Mon sparks an instant attraction.

Four young women embark on their university journey together, each with their own unique personalities and aspirations. Xia Lang Lang, known for her tomboyish and logical nature, discovers a softer side to herself as she delves into the world of tertiary education and contemplates the possibility of romance. Huang Fu Shu Min, who always portrays herself as the heroine, realizes that her university experience could lead her towards independence. Fan Xiao Yu, a bright and beautiful young woman from a wealthy family, begins to challenge her family's expectations as she explores the world of business and contemplates the idea of freedom and romance. Lastly, Yang Jia Qian, who appears mature beyond her years, starts to reveal her hidden thoughts and feelings now that she is no longer under the strict supervision of her family.

A web series centered around a typical high school club that embarks on a class excursion to the beach, where the storyline delves into the interactions and events among the students.

Kazusa Onodera is a freshman in high school and a part of the literature club along with four other members - Niina Sugawara, Rika Sonezaki, Momoko Sudo, and Hitoha Hongo. Despite their unique personalities, the girls are not very popular and often face ridicule from their peers. They have not been involved in any romantic relationships. Kazusa feels a mix of embarrassment and intrigue when reading books with explicit content. During a club discussion about their bucket list, Niina suddenly speaks out, possibly influenced by the stories they have been reading.

Rewritten text: The narrative revolves around the romantic relationships of college students, depicting various couples experiencing both joyful and challenging moments together.

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)

The Class Chairman of Batafu Gakuen 2-C comes from a wealthy background and is known for being serious and occasionally authoritative. When she caught her classmate Yoshida skipping a cooking class, she decided to lend a hand by delivering chicken ingredients to him. Intrigued by the idea of oyakodon, she requested Yoshida to prepare the dish for the school the following day. Despite never having tried donburi before, the Class Chairman was pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed Yoshida's oyakodon. This led her to ask Yoshida to make more donburi dishes, which she savored with delight.

Lu Hui, a young girl suffering from severe face blindness, is accustomed to keeping her distance from others. On his first day back at school, Long Cheng Zhou, an international exchange student at Decheng University, came to her aid when she was accused of plagiarism. Despite his efforts, Lu Hui continued to act as though she had never met him. Determined to win her over, Long Cheng Zhou was touched by Lu Hui's honesty, positivity, and kindness as he got to know her better. As he learned about Lu Hui's condition, he transformed into a protective boyfriend, striving to help her remember him despite her face blindness. Over time, he became a significant figure in Lu Hui's life, leading to a deep and unexpected love between the two. It seemed as though fate had brought them together long before they realized their true feelings.

Based in Phoenix High School, the series "love-love" explores various romantic relationships within the student body, with a central focus on Taichi Kobayashi and Natsu Saito. The storyline delves into the intricacies of Taichi and Natsu's relationship, as well as the individuals who are captivated by their bond.

Akagi Hibiki, a high school student, starts working part-time at a beauty salon where his exceptional massage skills earn him the nickname "god hand." His path crosses with Koiwai Shizuka, another high school student who starts feeling self-conscious about her appearance because of hurtful remarks from her boyfriend, sparking a romantic connection between them.

Obika Taro, a 40-year-old single father and aspiring writer known as Gataro, raised his daughter Sakura on his own after his wife Sachiko passed away. Despite their close relationship, Gataro is concerned about Sakura attending a coed university, as she has only been to all-girls schools. In an effort to protect her, he secretly takes the entrance exam for the same university and enrolls as a student alongside her, without informing his editor Ozaki. Gataro keeps a watchful eye on male students to ensure Sakura's safety, which attracts the attention of Professor Omura. Meanwhile, Sakura befriends Yamamoto Hiroko and meets Hatakeyama Masaharu and Eto Misaki in the university cafeteria. Gataro joins extracurricular activities with Sakura to support her, participating in seminars, interest groups, and cultural festivals. Through this experience, he rediscovers the joy of youth.

The narrative centers around the tensions between inexperienced educators and the challenges faced by high school students. Jang Yi San is a shy and ineffective homeroom teacher assigned to instruct Eun Byul, the sole daughter of a notorious mob boss. Eun Byul has just enrolled at MyungMoon High and lacks the motivation to excel.

University student Hae Rin is faced with a difficult choice between two men: Woo Jin, a charismatic junior she collaborated with at an event, and Eun Hwan, her previous crush who comes back with amnesia after being away for two years

Xia Tian, Jia Jiang, Fang Wei, and Bulu all grew up together on Westside Street and are currently attending Ying Ye School. They are just one month away from graduating. Xia Tian's father, who is a police officer in Westside Street, is retiring tomorrow. However, on the same day, they got into a confrontation with the Dinosaur gang at school and were almost expelled by the principal. Officer Xia tried to resolve the situation but instead, his gun went missing. They decided to stay in school and find the gun before graduation to ensure a peaceful retirement for Officer Xia. During their search, they uncovered a connection between the missing gun and an escaped ex-convict known as Grey Wolf, who surprisingly had close ties to students at Ying Ye School.

Xiao Feng is an energetic young woman who enjoys working with children and is embarking on her first year of college. Upon the arrival of Yi Cheng and Da Ye, her new neighbors and fellow college students, she must navigate the challenge of living with the two most popular and wealthy men in school. Yi Cheng is a reserved and attractive individual still haunted by a past relationship, while Da Ye is a charming and carefree playboy who struggles to understand the concept of love. Despite developing feelings for Da Ye, Xiao Feng is left heartbroken when he is unable to reciprocate her emotions. Seeking solace in Yi Cheng, Xiao Feng finds herself falling for him as well, only to have her heart broken once more when she returns to Da Ye. Will Xiao Feng ever find true love and manage to navigate the pressures of school and home?