K-dramas are binge-worthy for their gripping storylines , stylish actors , and over-the-top high school settings that look nothing like ordinary classrooms. These campuses are arenas of privilege, social hierarchies, and power struggles, where students prepare less for exams and more for life at the top.

Let’s take a look at some of the most unforgettable high schools from popular K-dramas .

Hierarchy

Jooshin High School in Hierarchy represents the absolute peak of privilege. Reserved for the children of South Korea’s richest 0.01 per cent, the school feels more like a luxury training ground than an academic institution. But beneath the glamorous surface lies a culture ruled by rigid social hierarchies.

Friendly Rivalry

Chaehwa Girls’ High School in Friendly Riva

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