5 doramas that show the violent side of schools

Showing the pain and suffering that can exist in schools, there are doramas that cling to the drama to accompany stories about school bullying, which bring destructive fights and unexpected friends’ betrayals, which are able to increasingly make the cycle of violence that often gains space in classrooms.

These South Korean productions are known for the graphic scenes and by showing the public both the side of those who practice aggression and those who suffer it, and even those who want to make violence end-often using their own fists for it.

Thinking about these stories, Recreio has gathered a list of 5 doramas that show the violent side of schools; look:

1. Weak Hero Class (2022)

Yeon Sihun (Park ji-hoon) It is the introvert student of “Weak Hero Class”, dorama based on the homonymous webtoon. Without friends, Sihun has a single goal at school: take good grades. However, when his sole purpose is affected, he decides to face the college’s bullies, which makes him have two opposite consequences, as he has happy times with the new friendships he conquers, he will have to face suffering he has never lived before.

Where to watch:Netflix

2. Study Group (2025)

In “Study Group” (2025), Youn Gine (Hwang Min Hyun) decides to run against the current when, even though it is good in martial arts, he does his best to stay away from the fight to have good grades at school. However, surrounded by bullies and in an environment surrounded by the mysterious murder of his teacher, when he and his study group begin to bullied, he decides to resort to his gift to make things tighter.

Where to watch: Viki

3. Class of Lies (2019)

After a lawyer seeing his career crumble due to a case, Gi Moo Hyeok (Yoon Kyun-Sang) becomes a teacher in a school, where he discovers that there are several crimes committed by students who do not have consequences due to the young age they have. Willing to do justice in ‘Class of Lies’ (2019) he investigates cases exposing those responsible for committing school violence.

Where to watch: Not available for streaming in Brazil

4. Pyramid Game (2024)

‘Pyramid Game’ (2024) is located at the Baekyeon Women’s College. In this context, Seong Su-Ji (Bona) becomes the newest student of the institution, where she will find out that the school routine will look more like a survival game, as there is a level system that chooses who will be the next victim of bullying through a secret vote.

Where to watch: Paramount+

5. Boyhood (2023)

From 2023, “Boyhood” accompanies Jang Byung Tae (Yim si wan) After being transferred to the Buyeo School of Agriculture. There, he won the hope of no longer a bullied victim by being confused with the renowned fighter student nicknamed “Asan’s white tiger,” but when the real owner of the nickname appears, the reality of Jang Byung Tae transforms.

Where to watch: Viki