Preparing for university? Get ready for college with these K-Dramas on Netflix

Making the transition from high school seniors to university freshmen is undoubtedly challenging. From being alone to seeking new friends and facing the prospect of a tougher education, it's certainly not easy. On the brink of adulthood, stepping into university life brings many adventures as one strives to fulfil one's dreams and aspirations for the future.

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University life can be thrilling yet intimidating. Here are some K-dramas on Netflix that youth can watch to help calm their nerves and get a taste of college life in their fantasy world.

Hello, My Twenties! (2016)

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama

Cast: Han Ye Ri, Han Seung Yeon, Park Eun Bin, Ryu Hwa Young and Park Hye Soo

Also referred to as "Age of Youth," this story follows five twentysomething college students from various backgrounds as they share a home known as "Belle Epoque," which translates to "a beautiful time" in French. They think there is a sixth presence — a ghost — living in the house in addition to the five females, albeit each of them perceives the ghost differently.

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018)

Genres: Psychological, Romance, Youth, Drama

Cast: Im Soo Hyang, Cha Eun Woo, Jo Woo Ri and Kwak Dong Yeon

The protagonist of this series is a girl who was bullied for her appearance and who later developed social anxiety, withdrawal, and insecurity. She undergoes plastic surgery to change the appearance of her face, after deciding she wants a new beginning free from bullying. But things in the college also don't change as she starts to receive more taunts and is called "Gangnam Beauty" after a region of South Korea that is well-known for its plastic surgery industry. 

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Sports

Cast: Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Jae Yoon and Kyung Soo Jin

In the story, a weightlifter who is chasing her goal of taking home the gold medal discovers romance for the first time in her life. She is a strong lady who trains with weights, but when it comes to relationships, she is also quite feminine. Relying only on her weightlifting would risk her relationship, but sacrificing her work to follow her passion would prevent her from realizing her full potential.

Police University (2021)

Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Drama

Cast: Cha Tae Hyun, Jung Jin Young and Krystal Jung

The show tells the tale of a young hacker who has no goals in life and enrols in a police school to learn about himself and assist a police officer in busting a gambling ring. The struggle and concord between the professor and students at the National Police University campus are central to the narrative.

Cinderella and the Four Knights (2016)

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Cast: Park So Dam, Jung Il Woo, Ahn Jae Hyun, Lee Jung Shin, Choi Min and Son Na Eun

The main character of the tale is a woman who receives financial aid for her university studies in exchange for taking charge of the three troublesome grandsons of a wealthy man. Her sole requirement is that she not fall in love with any of them.

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