KBS welcomes the official School 2021 cast!
In an official statement released by the K-drama, four stars are set to lead the cast of the soon-to-be-released sequel. This includes WEi's Yohan, Hwang Bo Reum Byeol, "Hospital Playlist" actress Cho Yi Hyun, and "Penthouse: War in Life" star Kim Young Dae.
First aired in 1999 starring Jang Hyuk, Choi Kang Hee, Ahn Jae Mo, and more, the "School" series became a popular youth-oriented drama that captivated the viewers' interest.
After numerous sequels, with "School 2017" being their last installment, the broadcast network previously revealed that the smash hit drama is making a comeback this year.
"School 2021" Release Date
The forthcoming drama is helmed by "Cheat On Me If You Can" director Kim Min Tae and screenplay by Dong Hee Sun, whose famous works include the blockbuster movie "Miss Granny."
Interestingly, the "School 2021" release date is expected to air in the second half of this year and will be KBS' newest Wednesday and Thursday drama.
According to reports, the forthcoming series follows the story of a group of high school students who rather pursue their own dreams than entering college.
In addition, "School 2021" also illustrates the friendship, struggles, and love between the characters.
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School 2021 Cast
WEi's Yohan, whose real name is Kim Yo Han, is set to play the part of former taekwondo star Gong Ki Jun.
He spent 11 years mastering the sports; unfortunately, due to an accident, he was forced to give up his dream to become a world-renowned athlete.
Despite his age, he then decides to enroll in a vocational high school where he finds it awkward and struggled to mingle with the opposite sex.
On the other hand, Cho Yi Hyun will portray fellow high school student Jin Ji Won. She is described as someone who is driven by her dream and is vocal about her emotions and how she feels, especially to her estranged mother.
As for Hwang Bo Reum Byul, she is set to portray the smart Kang Seo Young. Unlike her friends, she is eager to go to college and pass one of the top five universities in South Korea.
Lastly, School 2021 cast features Kim Young Dae, who will be the mysterious transfer student Jung Young Joo.
Interestingly, he and Gong Ki Jun would display a major bromance as the duo holds a secret past.
Apart from the upcoming drama, Hwang Bo Reum Byul, who started out as a former Miss Chunhyang is set to appear in the upcoming series "Dear.M" but was put on hold due to the controversy with Park Hye Soo.
The same goes with the "Hospital Playlist 2" actress Cho Yi Hyun, who is also casted as one of the lead stars in the new K-zombie series "All of Us Are Dead."
Meanwhile, Kim Young Dae is making waves for his performance in his current drama "Penthouse 3," where he plays Han Ji Hyun's twin brother, Joo Seok Hoon.
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Written by Geca Wills
