WEi's Kim Yo Han, Cho Yi Hyun, And More Share Key Points To Look Out For In "School 2021"

Nov 06, 2021

“School 2021” is gearing up for its premiere!

The eighth installment in KBS’s popular “School” drama series, “School 2021” will tell the story of high school students choosing to follow their dreams instead of just preparing for college entrance exams. The coming-of-age tale will follow the growth, friendships, and romances of 18-year-olds facing an uncertain future.

WEi’s Kim Yo Han will star in the drama as Gong Ki Joon, a former Taekwondo athlete who must give up on his dream due to an injury, while Cho Yi Hyun will play his first love Jin Ji Won, who is determined to achieve her dream of becoming a carpenter. Chu Young Woo will play Jung Young Joo, a mysterious transfer student with a past connection to Gong Ki Joon, and Hwang Bo Reum Byeol will play Kang Seo Young, a high-achieving student who is on track to get into one of Korea’s top universities.

Before the drama’s premiere, the main cast revealed key points to anticipate in the drama. First off, Kim Yo Han shared that viewers should keep an eye on Gong Ki Joon and Jin Ji Won’s exciting romance and Gong Ki Joon and Jung Young Joo’s mysterious relationship. He commented, “I’ll do my best as much as viewers are looking forward to [the drama], so please keep an eye on it.”

Cho Yi Hyun remarked, “‘School 2021’ tells the story of students who think more about their dreams than entrance exams. I hope viewers will be interested in the growth process of these characters who are running toward their goals.”

Chu Young Woo said, “The drama’s key points are the the diverse characters with their own charms, the actors who create those characters, and the fun and entertainment of a new background centered around a specialized high school.”

Hwang Bo Reum Byeol shared that one fun key point is how Kang Seo Young’s attitude towards Jung Young Joo and Go Eun Bi (played by Seo Hee Seon) will change. She explained, “Viewers will be able to see Kang Seo Young’s cuteness in both relationships, and if they pay attention to these parts, they’ll be able to enjoy the drama more.”