High School Boy: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Daemun Boys' High School is notorious for bringing together troubled students from across the country. Small and physically vulnerable, Hong Il-tak becomes a constant target of bullying within the all-boys school's rigid social hierarchy. Determined to change his situation, he deliberately approaches Lee Hyun-woo, one of the most influential and popular students on campus. As misunderstandings and ambiguous encounters draw them closer, tension and attraction quietly begin to build. But as their feelings intensify, so do the jealousy, rumors, and pressure surrounding them.

Series details

• Title: High School Boy
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Korean
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2026-02-04
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-02-04
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Shortime
• Network country: Korea, Republic of
• Typical episode runtime: 2 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 94451

Cast and credited roles

• Han Se-jin — Hong Il Tak

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-02-04; final listed air date 2026-02-04; episode order: 50.

Source and licence

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