Unleash Your Inner Scholar: 7 K-Dramas That Will Make You Fall In Love With Uni Life

If you are studying at a college or university, you'll attest that student life is often not as exciting as many imagine. You have to work hard and go through various academic and social struggles in order to succeed. In the long run, all work and no play can lead to anxiety depression.

This is where inspirational shows set in colleges can come in handy. Watching leads to being passionate about gaining knowledge can motivate and see your boring uni life in a new romanticized light.

Whether you are a student or just a fan of college and dorm stories, here are seven K-dramas that are sure to make your evenings more enjoyable and your life more inspired.

So Not Worth It (2021)

IMDb rating: 6.9/10

Where to stream: Netflix

The show is set in an international dormitory in Seoul. It's a sitcom (in fact, Netflix's first Korean sitcom ever), so the lives and relationships of students from different cultural backgrounds are shown in a comedic way. It even comes with a laugh track, so beware.

Gangnam Beauty (2018)

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki

The main character decides to change her life completely when she enters university. Having been bullied for her looks all her life, she decides to have plastic surgery. But it turns out that becoming pretty is not enough to be truly happy.

My First First Love (2019)

IMDb rating: 7.5/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Another entertaining Netflix college series that relies heavily on the romance of the main and secondary couples. Yun Tae-o is a rich college student whose friends suddenly move in with him. Friendship, affection, love, and jealousy are all in the cards.

At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Viki, iQIYI

Set at a university, the show revolves around an unlikely friendship between a traumatized rich freshman, a model student struggling with poverty, and a mediocre teenager with ambitions to stand out from the crowd. There are some tough moments, but overall the drama is healing and truly inspiring.

Law School (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix

This drama is darker than you might expect from the genre, but the gruesome murder mystery doesn't stop its characters, students at a prestigious law school, from working hard to pass their exams. If anything, it all builds up to a gripping watch.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)

IMDb rating: 8.3/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

The goofy female lead is a weightlifting prodigy who enrolls in an athletics college. There, she studies hard and builds relationships with new people and old friends. Some of these relationships even go from friendship to romantic commitment.

Age of Youth (2016-2017)

IMDb rating: 8.3/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki

Also known as Hello, My Twenties!, this drama is the perfect example of the genre. It follows five college girls who share a house. Each character has their own unique personality and struggles, ranging from relationship issues and personal trauma to academic pressures and social challenges.