School 2021 | |
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Hangul | 학교 2021 |
Hanja | 學校 2021 |
Revised Romanization | Hakgyo 2021 |
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Created by |
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Written by |
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Directed by | Kim Min-tae |
Starring | |
Music by | Park Seung-jin (Music Manager) |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 16 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Lee Jeong-mi (KBS Drama Management Team) |
Producers |
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Editor | Kim Byung-wook |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 70 minutes |
Production companies | Kings Land RaemongRaein |
Original release | |
Network | KBS2 |
Release | November 24, 2021 – January 13, 2022 |
School 2021 (Korean : 학교 2021) is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Kim Min-tae and starred Kim Yo-han, Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo and Hwang Bo-reum-byeol. It is the eighth installment of KBS2's School franchise. [1] [2] The series tells the story of 18 youths, who choose a path rather than an entrance examination. It depicts their growing period of dreams, friendship, and excitement as they struggle through the undefined boundaries. [3] It was premiered on KBS2 on November 24, 2021 and aired every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:30 (KST) till January 13, 2022.
School friends helping each other overcome the barriers that come up while taking a less chosen path. In the course they learn valuable lessons about life, love, and friendship.
Originally planned to be produced in 2020 under the name School 2020, and to air in the second half of 2020, the series was delayed for completeness. The script was revised and the name was changed to School 2021. [23]
In February 2020, Kim Yo-han was confirmed as the male lead. [24] Ahn Seo-hyun was cast as female lead, but was removed from the series due to a disagreement between her father (who also served as her talent manager at that time) and the producers. Kim Sae-ron was offered the female lead role later, but she declined. [25]
In April 2021, Kim Young-dae and Cho Yi-hyun joined the cast. [26] On June 21, casting of the four main characters was confirmed. [27] On July 15, it was reported that Kim Young-dae has dropped out of the series. [28] On July 23, it was officially announced that Kim Young-dae withdrew. [29] On July 27, it was reported that Choo Young-woo has been offered the role of transfer student, which originally Kim Young-dae was playing. [30] On July 28, it was reported that Choo Young-woo officially joined. [31]
On August 5, it was announced by Kurznine Entertainment that Seo Hee-sun would debut as an idol trainee in the series. [32] On the same day, Mystic Story announced that Kim Kang-min also joined the cast of School 2021. [33] On August 6, the cast lineup for teachers and families was announced. [34] On October 13, script reading site was revealed by releasing photos. [35]
On November 13, one of the cast member of the series was tested positive for COVID-19 and subsequently the main lead was also found positive, the production and presentation was suspended as per the guidelines. [36]
On September 24, it was reported that producers Yoon Il-sang, and artist Yoon Min-soo of Vibe, and Mamamoo's RBW Entertainment are participating in the School 2021 album production together and working on the songs. It is progressing along with the production of the drama. [37]
School 2021 was originally scheduled to be released on November 17, 2021, [38] however, Kim Yo-han caught COVID-19 and the premiere date was postponed to November 24. [39]
A special broadcast titled '2021, Let's Go to School!' to promote the series was aired on November 18, 2021. The production team said, "Through a special broadcast, we will present an exciting time by highlighting a fresh and refreshing story and teen romance once again." [40]
School 2021 OST | |
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Soundtrack album by Various | |
Released | 2021 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Dream On" | Park Seong-jin, Shim Hyun-bo, Jeon Seung-woo | Park Seong-jin, Jeon Seung-woo, Choi Min-chang | Na Go-eun (Purple Kiss) | 3:36 |
2. | "Dream On" (Inst.) | 3:36 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "My Way" (Prod. Yoon Min-soo of Vibe) | Lineath Rajendran, Pek Jin Shen, Lim Jia Kang, KIM DANTE | Lineath Rajendran, Pek Jin Shen, Lim Jia Kang | 4MEN, David Yong | 2:59 |
2. | "My Way" (Inst.) | 2:59 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Way to You" (그런 맘) | Shim Hyun-bo | K.imazine | Rosanna | 4:06 |
2. | "Way to You" (Inst.) | 4:06 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Can't Help Loving You" (좋은걸 어떡해) | Shim Hyun-bo | Park Seong-jin, Jeon Seung-woo, Choi Min-chang | Mimi (Oh My Girl) | 4:06 |
2. | "Can't Help Loving You" (Inst.) | 4:06 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "I Am not Asking for Much" (내가 많은 걸 바라는 게 아니잖아) | Yoon Min-soo (Vibe), Joseph (4Men) | Yoon Min-soo (Vibe), Joseph (4Men) | Seo In-young | 4:45 |
2. | "I Am not Asking for Much" (Inst.) | Yoon Min-soo (Vibe), Joseph (4Men) | 4:45 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Absently" (멍하니) | Shim Hyeon-bo | Park Seong-jin, Choi Min-chang | Swan (Purple Kiss) | 4:10 |
2. | "Absently" (inst.) | Park Seong-jin, Choi Min-chang | 4:10 |
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) [49] |
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1 | November 24, 2021 | 2.8%(27th) |
2 | November 25, 2021 | 1.6% (39th) |
3 | December 1, 2021 | 2.0% (35th) |
4 | December 2, 2021 | 1.6% (36th) |
5 | December 8, 2021 | 1.6% (42nd) |
6 | December 9, 2021 | 1.7% (38th) |
7 | December 15, 2021 | 1.6% (43rd) |
8 | December 16, 2021 | 1.6% (36th) |
9 | December 22, 2021 | 1.5% (43rd) |
10 | December 23, 2021 | 1.3%(44th) |
11 | December 29, 2021 | 1.6% (42nd) |
12 | December 30, 2021 | 1.7% (41st) |
13 | January 5, 2022 | 1.8% (39th) |
14 | January 6, 2022 | 1.6% (47th) |
15 | January 12, 2022 | 2.0% (38th) |
16 | January 13, 2022 | 1.6% (47th) |
Average | 1.7% | |
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Year | Awards | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actor | Kim Yo-han | Won | [50] |
Choo Young-woo | Nominated | [51] | |||
Best New Actress | Cho Yi-hyun | Nominated | [52] | ||
Hwang Bo-reum-byeol | Nominated | ||||
Best Supporting Actor | Kim Kang-min | Nominated | [53] | ||
Best Couple Award | Kim Yo-han and Cho Yi-hyun | Won | [54] | ||
2022 | APAN Star Awards | Best New Actress | Cho Yi-hyun | Nominated | [55] |