5 Inspiring K-Drama Teachers You Can't Miss: K-Obsessed

5 Best Inspiring Korean Dramas Teachers

1. ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’

‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’ is a popular coming-of-age story that follows the journey of a young weightlifter, starring Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk in the main roles. While the drama primarily focuses on her athletic pursuits and romance, it features a supportive teacher like Professor Yoon Deok man (played by Choi Moo-sung) and coach Jang Young-nam as Choi Sung-eun who plays a crucial role in guiding her and her friends. The teacher's encouragement helps the characters navigate their struggles, illustrating the importance of mentorship in the pursuit of dreams.

2. ‘Crash Course In Romance’

Another popular rom-com ‘Crash Course In Romance’, keeps gaining viewers week after week, featuring Jung Kyung-ho as Choi Chi-yeol, a top maths instructor at one of Seoul’s premier cram schools. The competition to get into his classes can be fierce, thanks to his effective teaching methods that lead to great test scores. According to IMDb, “Retired national team female handball player has become a Banchan take-out store owner in order to look after her family while she grapples with her daughter's tutor's many quirks” is the main plot of this story. This drama skillfully balances romance and comedy while showcasing the supportive role teachers play in their student's academic and personal lives.

3. 'Who Are You: School 2015'

Set at a prestigious private high school in Gangnam, South Korea, the K-drama stars Kim So-hyun, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Yook Sung-jae in the main roles. This drama addresses the realities of high school life, including bullying and identity issues. Featuring teachers who genuinely care for their students, "Who Are You: School 2015" portrays the importance of teacher-student relationships in navigating the trials of adolescence. The drama combines mystery and drama, making it a compelling watch for anyone interested in the educational landscape.

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4. ‘Law School’

Professor Yang (role played by Kim Myung-min) in ‘Law School’ can be remembered for his strictness. While not everyone appreciates a tough professor, his approach really helps students improve. Instead of just giving answers, he challenges students to think critically and find solutions. According to IMDb, “When a grim incident occurs at their prestigious school, justice through law is put to a test by a tough law professor and his ambitious students”, is the main plot of the story. The drama stars Kim Myung-min, Kim Bum, Ryu Hye-young, and Lee Jung-eun in the lead roles.

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5. ‘A Good Day to Be a Dog’

Cha Eun-woo plays the role of Jin Seo-won, a high school maths teacher in the fantasy romance drama ‘A Good Day to Be a Dog’. In this Korean drama, Jin Seo-won is a handsome and smart teacher who is afraid of dogs due to a traumatic childhood experience. He is a colleague of Han Hae-na, a Korean language teacher who is cursed to turn into a dog after kissing someone. Jin Seo-won is the only person who can break the curse, according to Viki. The way he helped, motivated, and had a fun-loving relationship with high school is a must-watch in the drama.

According to a Soompi report he shared that, “He is a character who appears cold on the outside due to his fear of dogs stemming from childhood trauma, but he is a warmhearted character. I like maths, and [my character’s] job is a maths teacher in the drama, so I wanted to express this in a more fun and three-dimensional manner.”

Whether through mentorship, inspiration, or personal growth, these Korean dramas remind us of the crucial role teachers play in shaping the future.

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