School 2021

School 2021 is the eighth installment of the long-running KBS 'School' series, focusing on the lives of students at a specialized vocational high school. Unlike previous iterations that centered on academic pressure, this series explores the dreams, friendships, and romantic entanglements of teenagers who navigate the complexities of career paths, personal growth, and the harsh realities of the adult world while still in their youth. The story follows Gong Ki-joon, a former taekwondo athlete who is forced to give up his dream due to an injury, and Jin Ji-won, a confident girl with a firm dream of becoming a carpenter. As they and their peers face various challenges—including family expectations, financial struggles, and the competitive nature of their vocational environment—they learn to support one another and find their own unique identities beyond the traditional academic route.