Magic school korean dramas are a popular subgenre within the broader category of fantasy dramas in South Korea. These dramas revolve around the lives of students who attend a school that teaches magic and supernatural abilities. Magic school korean dramas often incorporate elements of romance, mystery, and coming-of-age stories. They portray the struggles and adventures of the main characters as they navigate their way through a world filled with magic and fantastical creatures. One common theme in these dramas is the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The young protagonists often start off as ordinary individuals who are unaware of their magical abilities.
Series / Magic School
Lee Nara, a university student studying to become a public servant. J, a popular magician who's been searching for his lost brother. Jun, a person who chooses to live like the poor despite a resident doctor at a hospital. Seong, a physicist who displays the scientific attitude and believes that everything is explained by science. The four of them gather at Magic School, headed by Master Han, with different reasons for learning magic.
Magic School (Korean: 마술학교) is a 2017 Korean web drama series starring GOT7’s Jinyoung, Yoon Park,2PM’s Nichkhun, and Kang Yoon Je. The series is JTBC’s fourth webdrama and ran for 16 episodes.
The young protagonists often start off as ordinary individuals who are unaware of their magical abilities. As they enroll in the magic school, they not only learn to control their powers but also uncover their true potential and purpose. Another prominent aspect of magic school korean dramas is the dynamics between the various characters.
Magic School contains examples of:
- The Ace: J is one of the greatest, if not the best, magicians around the world.
- Bittersweet Ending: Nara confesses to Woori and the latter stays in Korea to produce another film. Seong stays in Korea to be with Yi Seul, who passed her dance auditions. J doesn’t attempt the water-escape magic, and is ridiculed by people as a result, but he seems to have accepted K’s death. Jong Man is visited by a fan of his work, while Master Han stays in Korea with his daughter. But Jun doesn’t get to perform his magic show for Mirae because of her sudden death, and leaves behind his plans to go to Africa to continue working in the hospital (but he continues to do volunteer work and is implied to be given a higher position than resident doctor).
- Cannot Spit It Out: Nara, who wanted to confess to Woori, ended up telling her good luck on studies abroad .
- Childhood Friend Romance: Nara has a crush on his childhood friend, Woori. They end up together at the end of the series.
- Crazy Jealous Guy: Nara, when he saw Woori with another guy, who turns out to be her colleague.
- Cool Big Bro: K was this to J. J himself eventually becomes one to Jun.
- Dark and Troubled Past: Master Han’s wife died when he was doing research on magic, and was already dead the moment he arrived in Korea. As a result, Yi Seul was forced into studying magic despite the fact that she wants to learn dance.
- Jun was born in Korea, but was adopted by an American family because his family was too poor. He eventually comes to Korea to visit his biological family, but when he arrives, he finds out that his mother was already dead.
- Nara’s father doesn’t approve of him doing anything else rather than studying and aiming to become a public servant.
- Master Han forced Yi Seul to focus only on magic, which made her hide her desire to dance.
- Nara thought that the reason his father wanted him to become a public servant is because it was a family legacy. Turns out his father and grandfather did not do anything to participate in political events.
- This is the reason why Master Han wanted Yi Seul to learn magic.
- J, like his brother K, becomes one of the world’s greatest magicians, becomes Master Han’s student and attempts doing the water-escape magic (but unlike K, J decides not to do it).
- Nara becomes Jong Man’s assistant in a few of their magic shows, while J becomes Jun’s assistant for his magic show for Mirae.
- In a news report, it’s shown that J’s name is actually spelled “Jay”, while K’s name could be interpreted as “Kay” or “Kei” (but it’s not shown in the series).
- Yi Seul and I Seul. There’s actually no “yi” syllable in Korea, but it’s just an alternate spelling.
Plot
Youth who can't even afford to talk about juvenility, courage, challenge, hope or dream.. Those younger generations who just suffer In their daily lives, we sincerely hope for magic-like miracles to happen. Magic School is a developing drama for characters: through various characters and their personal growth, we hope to deliver much smiles and small but meaningful messages that is hidden behind our daily lives. Via 'Magic' which is a symbol for "mystical but existing" and stories of 4 characters that derived from this one motif,we conveyed communication, self-control, sacrifice, and understanding. Magic school does not install typical drama development which shows contrasting values of right or wrong but portrays a story with emphasis on ideas and discussion, and adapts fast-story telling and distinct characters to enhance the program's comedic features and storyline. —Kaylie Jeong
Synopsis
Nara who has been single for his life, lives in a small apartment with his dad and by the pressure of his dad, he is pressurized to become a government official. By forming a relationship with Mika as a language chat partner and also learning magic, he wants to break away from his old mechanical-lifestyle and in the end, develops a conflict with his dad. For the first time in his life, he disobeys his dad's commands. Thrown out of his house, Nara with Jungian and Master Han prepares a proposal magic to Mika and goes to perform, however, Mika already got a boyfriend. After the hilarious but distressful magic show, Nara gathers up the courage to talk to dad. Dad talks about his past: he once had a dream but gave up and sacrificed to raise his son, Nara. After hearing about Dad's past, Nara understands and further shares emotions and communicates with his dad.
While J was just passing time with the theatrical agent and magazine interviews, he accidentally gets to know about Jun's circumstances and helps him out. One day, a private detective calls him to inform that his big brother, K, is probably dead with conclusive evidence. On his way to confirm the information, by the scheme of a theatrical agent, J is denounced by public outcry. J with complicated emotions mixed with brother's death, denouncement of public, and a slight expectation for his brother to appear, tries to challenge the magic his brother failed to succeed and prove his value as a magician. On the day of the magic challenge, Master Han suddenly appears to interrupt. Han tells J about his and K's experience, and advises him that stopping this magic challenge is the wisest decision he can make at the moment. J accepts Han's advice and discards his obsessiveness for challenge.
Jun is an adopted child from Korea to the States. He found his mom in Korea after 22 years, but she has already passed away. One phrase his mom left him: "I apologize, I was too poor". The 'poor' worked as a catalyst in Jun's mind; thus, he quits his job as a surgeon at the university hospital in the States, and comes to Korea. He plans to end his internship, and decides to go to Africa for medical service activities. However, there are still too much problems in hand, and also one of his patient ,Mirae, whom he has put much affection for a long time, decides to have a last surgery. Listening to Jun's plan to show a magic show to Mirae, J realizes his principles and warm heart and decides to help him out. Jun prepares for a magic show with J's support, but Mirae doesn't make it through the surgery. Throughout this process, Mirae's mom who realizes Jun's honesty and fidelity, is moved by his passion for medical service and opens a way for him to help the world, and people in need.
Leesung, who always lived according to logical thinking and scientific attitude, one day confronts Leesul dancing so elegantly and falls in love for the first time in life. The emotion derived from invaluable love changes Leasing and with his new attitude and mind, he starts to understand what he couldn't understand before. Leasing honestly and directly expresses his emotions to Leesul: he gives up the opportunity as a researcher and becomes a a real romantist.
Magician 4 visits Magic School with different reasons Following the lead of Master Han, magician 4 pass a nonsense magic exam That's how the magic lesson started.
Magic School (2017)
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These dramas often feature a diverse cast of students with different magical abilities and backgrounds. The relationships and friendships formed within the magic school setting become central to the plot, as the characters rely on each other to overcome challenges and protect their world from external threats. Magic school korean dramas also explore societal issues and moral dilemmas. The magical world depicted in these dramas often mirrors the real world, allowing for social commentary and discussions on topics such as power, discrimination, and the responsibilities that come with having magical abilities. Overall, magic school korean dramas offer viewers an immersive and enchanting viewing experience. Through their captivating storylines and visually stunning effects, these dramas bring the world of magic to life and invite their audience to embark on an extraordinary journey of fantasy and self-discovery..
Reviews for "Discover the enchanting world of Korean magic schools through these captivating dramas"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Magic School", but I was left sorely disappointed. The plot was disjointed and lacked depth, the characters were one-dimensional and the acting was subpar. The concept of a magic school in Korea was intriguing, but the execution fell flat. The pacing was slow and the storylines seemed forced. Overall, I found it hard to connect with any of the characters or get invested in their struggles. Unfortunately, "Magic School" did not live up to the hype for me.
2. Jonathan - 2.5 stars - I must admit, I had high expectations for "Magic School" given its unique concept. However, the show failed to deliver on multiple fronts. The writing was weak, with underdeveloped characters and predictable plot twists. The special effects were lackluster, making the magic scenes feel cheesy rather than captivating. Additionally, the pacing was off, with some episodes dragging on while others felt rushed. "Magic School" had potential, but it ultimately fell short in executing its intriguing concept.
3. Emily - 3 stars - As a fan of Korean dramas, I was excited to watch "Magic School". Unfortunately, it left me feeling underwhelmed. While the idea of a magic school in Korea was interesting, the show failed to fully explore this concept. The characters lacked depth and their relationships felt superficial. Moreover, the pacing was uneven, with some episodes feeling slow and others rushed. Despite its shortcomings, I appreciated the effort put into the production design and the overall visuals of the show. However, "Magic School" could have been so much more with better writing and character development.
4. Michael - 1 star - "Magic School" was a complete disappointment for me. The acting was subpar, the dialogue was cringe-worthy, and the plot lacked any depth or coherence. The characters were flat and uninteresting, making it difficult to care about their journeys. The magic elements felt forced and poorly executed. Overall, "Magic School" felt like a cheap attempt to cash in on the popularity of similar supernatural dramas, but it failed to deliver anything worthwhile.
5. Jessica - 2.5 stars - I found "Magic School" to be a disappointment, especially considering the hype surrounding it. The plot felt scattered and poorly executed, with storylines that were both predictable and uninteresting. The characters lacked development and their interactions felt forced. The acting was mediocre at best, and the pacing was uneven. While the concept of a magic school in Korea had potential, "Magic School" failed to live up to its promise and left me feeling underwhelmed.
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