Teachers have an important role to play in society. As second parents, they mold not only the students' minds but also their character, upbringing, and hearts.
Even in K-Dramas, teachers are often celebrated with how they encourage their students sincerely and how they inspire them to do their best in everything that they do.
In this list are three inspiring K-Drama teachers that students respect and look up to.
Hong Ji Hong ('Doctors')
The cool teacher Hong Ji Hong, played by Kim Rae Won, in the 2016 smash-hit medical drama "Doctors," is a hardworking man who has been through so much all his life. He was previously a surgeon, but a medical accident made him step back from the field and started a career as a biology teacher.
Despite the grave incident that happened to him in his previous career, it didn't hinder him from doing well in his current job as a teacher.
Ji Hong is an amazing teacher who is respected and honored as he cares for his students. He has a heart full of empathy as he himself had a rough life as a teenager.
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Not only that, but he encourages his students to live their lives without regrets and do their best in everything that they do.
His positive vibe gave courage to one of his students, Yoo Hye Jung, played by Park Shin Hye, to become a surgeon even when everyone looked down on her because of her rebellious past.
Oh Han Gyeol ('At Eighteen')
The former assistant homeroom teacher, Oh Han Gyeol, played by Kang Ki Young, who is now in charge of classes 2-3, is an adorable and quirky teacher. He always greets his students with his contagious smile and free-spirited personality.
However, don't think of him as a pushover ever, for Oh Han Gyeol wouldn't hesitate to go hard for any of his students, especially when they are wronged.
Oh Han Gyeol is a just and trustworthy teacher. He is observant, and he just knows what to do with students who struggle with different battles on their own. Oh Han Gyeol is a great listener that anybody can rely on during tough times.
Han So Hyun ('Class of Lies')
Ha So Hyun, played by Geum Sae Rok, is definitely one of the best teachers in television history. Her passion as a teacher is remarkable as she uses teaching as a medium to solely inspire her students, and not just a money-making scheme.
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She truly wants her students to do well in school so they can make their lives the best for themselves. She honors her career with her heart, and Han So Hyun is never fazed with money and power.
Han So Hyun is also fearless, and she is ready to give her all just to protect her students as their second mother. She is indeed a depiction of a courageous and powerful teacher.
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