Our go-to cure for a bad day? A high school romance K-drama. Sure, they may come off a bit cheesy at times, but they're certainly the winners when it comes to lifting your spirits. Packed with schmaltzy lines and swoon-worthy leads, these comforting shows radiate only good vibes that even might make you blush. So the next time you feel stressed, press play on one of the high school romance K-dramas in our list below:
8 High School Romance K-Dramas to Watch
1. Extraordinary You
THE CAST: Kim Hye Yoon, Kim Ro Woon, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Na Eun, Jung Gun Joo, Kim Young Dae, and Lee Tae Ri
THE PLOT: A wealthy girl with congenital heart disease attempts to find true love upon realizing that she's a side character in a cartoon world.
AVAILABLE ON: Viu, Viki
2. The Heirs
THE CAST: Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, and Kim Woo Bin
THE PLOT: At an exclusive high school for privileged teens, a chaebol heir falls in love with his housekeeper's daughter.
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix, Viu, Viki
3. Moment of 18
THE CAST: Ong Seong Wu, Kim Hyang Gi, Shin Seung Ho, and Kang Ki Young
THE PLOT: An aloof loner, a student overachiever, and a level-headed gentleman come together to find their place in the world.
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix, Viu, Viki
4. Cheer Up!
THE CAST: Jung Eun Ji, Lee Won Keun, Cha Hak Yeon, Ji Soo, and Chae Soo Bin
THE PLOT: Students from different backgrounds are pushed to form a cheerleading squad at a highly competitive boarding school.
AVAILABLE ON: Viki
5. School 2017
THE CAST: Kim Jung Hyun, Kim Se Jeong, Jang Dong Yoon, Han Sun Hwa, and Han Joo Wan
THE PLOT: When an aspiring web artist faces expulsion for a false accusation, the school director's son inspires her to fight for her innocence.
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix, Viu, Viki
6. Dream High
THE CAST: Bae Suzy, Ok Taec Yeon, Kim Soo Hyun, Ham Eun Jung, Jang Woo Young, IU
THE PLOT: As six students train to become K-pop idols, they develop feelings for one another and overcome personal adversities.
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix, Viu, Viki
7. True Beauty
THE CAST: Moon Ga Young, Cha Eun Woo, Hwang In Youp, and Park Yoo Na
THE PLOT: Following a traumatic bullying experience, an insecure girl transfers to a new high school and seeks comfort from an aloof classmate.
AVAILABLE ON: Viu, Viki
8. Love Alarm
THE CAST: Kim So Hyun, Jung Ga Ram, and Song Kang
THE PLOT: An orphan discovers love in a world where a cellphone app detects if someone in the vicinity has romantic feelings for them.
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix
This story originally appeared on Candymag.com. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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