For new K-Drama fans, it is often hard to make a great watchlist from scratch. You most probably ask your friend’s opinions or read online reviews to make your selection, but that is probably not enough to decide on your next drama.

K-Dramas have plenty of genres. This time, we listed romance dramas set in school and university. We made a selection of the best teen romance and campus romance. If you are a K-Drama beginner, look out for the dramas we have selected to find which ones suit your taste! For K-Drama addicts, you probably have watched all the dramas listed below, if not, it is time to add them to your watchlist.

If you are looking for more romance recommendations, you check our previous recommendations: best romantic comedybest romance historical, best action-thriller romance, and best fantasy romance.

Note: This list was first published in 2019 and updated several times with new releases. Latest update: November 2024. This is not a ranking.

 

1. “My ID Is Gangnam Beauty

Top 18 Best School/College Romance K-Dramas To Have On Your Watchlist (2024 Update)

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When: 2018

Cast: ASTRO's Cha EunWooIm SooHyangKwak DongYeonJo WooRi

Summary: The story of a woman living a new life through plastic surgery. She ends up meeting Do KyungSuk at college orientation, and while everyone thinks that appearance is important, he thinks differently. She will learn what real “beauty” is.

For: Viewers looking for a campus romance questioning what is "beauty" with a swoon-worthy main couple.

Why watch?: This campus romance has an interesting theme on “what is real beauty”. The plot mainly focuses on romance and other issues of university students, ma