High School Boy: Season 1
High School Boy is a drama series that originally aired in South Korea beginning on February 4, 2026. Directed by Kim Joon-mo and formatted as a vertical, short-length series with a runtime of two minutes per episode across fifty episodes, the show falls under the genres of action, comedy, romance, and youth. The narrative is set in a school environment and focuses on characters who are teenagers, classmates, and stu
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Hong Il-tak is positioned at the bottom of the social hierarchy at Daemun Boy's High School.
- The primary survival strategy for Hong Il-tak involves befriending the strongest guy at the school.
- The setting is a high school environment involving teenagers and classmates.
- The series incorporates elements of a bullied male lead and student relationships.
Season overview
High School Boy is a drama series that originally aired in South Korea beginning on February 4, 2026. Directed by Kim Joon-mo and formatted as a vertical, short-length series with a runtime of two minutes per episode across fifty episodes, the show falls under the genres of action, comedy, romance, and youth. The narrative is set in a school environment and focuses on characters who are teenagers, classmates, and student male leads, including elements of gay romance and a bullied male lead. The central premise revolves around Hong Il-tak, who is located at the bottom of the social hierarchy at Daemun Boy's High School. In order to survive his difficult position in the school, Hong Il-tak must find a way to befriend the strongest guy at the institution. The main cast features actors Han Se-jin as Hong Il-tak, alongside Lee Jung-hoon and Lee Dong-ju.