''Who Are You: School 2015'' (; also known in Japan as ''Love Generation'') is a 2015

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starring

Kim So-hyun Kim So-hyun (; born 4 June 1999) is an Australian-born South Korean actress. She is known for her leading roles in the youth series ''Who Are You: School 2015'' (2015), historical dramas ''The Emperor: Owner of the Mask'' (2017), ''The Tale o ...

Nam Joo-hyuk Nam Joo-hyuk (; born February 22, 1994) is a South Korean model and actor. He began his career as a model, and appeared in several music videos before making his screen debut in 2014 with '' The Idle Mermaid''. Nam rose to prominence with his ...

, and

Yook Sung-jae Yook Sung-jae (; born ), also known mononymously as Sungjae, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor, model, host and entertainer. He is a member of the boy group BtoB and its sub-group, BtoB Blue. Aside from his group's activities, Yook h ...

. It aired on

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from April 27 to June 16, 2015, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:55 ( KST) for 16 episodes. It is the sixth installment of

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's ''

School A school is the educational institution (and, in the case of in-person learning, the Educational architecture, building) designed to provide learning environments for the teaching of students, usually under the direction of teachers. Most co ...

'' series which premiered in 1999. The final episode received a 8.2% nationwide ratings. It was well-received and popular overseas, it established a strong following among young viewers worldwide which led to increased recognition for its cast.

Synopsis

Go Eun-byul and Lee Eun-bi (both played by

) are identical twins, separated after one is adopted at the age of 5. Eun-bi lives at the Love House, an orphanage in

Tongyeong Tongyeong (; ) is a coastal Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It has an area of and in 2010, a population of 139,869 people. It is divided into 1 eup (town), 6 myeon (township) and 11 dong (n ...

South Gyeongsang Province South Gyeongsang Province (, ) is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is at Changwon. It is adjacent to the major metropolitan center and port of Busan. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple tha ...

, where the younger residents look up to her as a mother figure. However, she hides the fact that she is

bullied Bullying is the use of force, coercion, Suffering, hurtful teasing, comments, or threats, in order to abuse, aggression, aggressively wikt:domination, dominate, or intimidate one or more others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. On ...

at school by a gang of mean girls led by Kang So-young (

Cho Soo-hyang Cho Soo-hyang (; born January 21, 1991) is a South Korean actress. Career Cho Soo-hyang won Actress of the Year Award for her role in the film ''Wild Flowers'' (2015) at the 19th Busan International Film Festival in 2014. She is noted for ...

), while teachers turn a blind eye. On the other hand, Go Eun-byul is studying at Sekang High School, the most prestigious private high school in

Seoul Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities b ...

Gangnam District Gangnam District (; ) is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. The term ''Gangnam'' translates to "South of the Han River". Gangnam District is the third largest district in Seoul, with an area of . As of the 2024 census, Gangna ...

. Eun-byul's best friend is Han Yi-an (

), the school's star swimmer and is in love with her since childhood. However, only Eun-byul is aware of the other's existence. Unlike the cheerful Eun-bi, Eun-byul is prickly and secretive.

Cast

Main

as Lee Eun-bi / Go Eun-byul ** Kang Ji-woo as young Lee Eun-bi / Go Eun-byul Go Eun-byul and Lee Eun-bi are identical twins. Lee Eun-bi lives in an orphanage whereas Go Eun-byul, Eun-bi's twin sister lives with a woman who adopted her. Due to bullying, Eun-bi decided to end her life but she was saved by her twin sister. Eun-bi had amnesia after that. When Eun-byul's adoptive mother mistook Eun-bi as Eun-byul, she starts to assume the identity of her twin sister. Eun-byul leaves in the end to pursue her dreams whilst Eun-bi remains in the school. *

as Gong Tae-kwang **

Kim Ye-jun Kim Ye-jun (; born April 28, 2007), is a South Korean teenaged actor. He is known for his roles in ''Misaeng: Incomplete Life'', ''Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'', ''The Rebel (South Korean TV series), The Rebel'', ''Secret Mother'' and ''Arthd ...

as young Gong Tae-kwang Described by his father as an idiotic and problematic child, Gong Tae-kwang is widely known as a troublemaker in school. His father is the director of Sekang High School and his mother is a famous actress, but his classmates don't know about this. He is portrayed as a happy-go-lucky person who just wanted to cause trouble, but behind his smile, he was actually a struggling child with a painful life. He suffered a lot but everything changed when he met Lee Eun-bi and stood by her side, even when Kang So-young decided to make her life hell. He developed one sided feelings for her and confesses to her later on. *

as Han Yi-an ** Go Woo-rim as young Han Yi-an A star swimmer at Sekang High School. He was great childhood friend with Go Eun-byul, and had feelings for her. He is loyal to his friends and although from a poor background, works really hard to help his father at the same time to become a national champion in swimming. He starts to question the identity of Eun-byul (who is actually Eun-bi in disguise), but as time goes by, he falls for Eun-bi unknowingly.

Supporting

;Class 2–3 *

Lee Pil-mo Lee Pil-mo (born June 26, 1974) is a South Korean actor. Personal life In December 2018 K-star Entertainment announced that Lee, who was in an onscreen relationship with the interior designer Seo Soo-yeon on TV Chosun's dating show ''Taste of Lo ...

as Kim Joon-seok (homeroom teacher) He is pricked by his guilty conscience after a massive cover-up involving the death of one of his students. *

Lee David Lee Da-wit (; born March 3, 1994), Anglicisation of names, anglicized as Lee David, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in ''Itaewon Class'' (2020) and the Squid Game season 2, second season of ''Squid Game'' (2024 ...

as Park Min-joon (class president) An intelligent and hardworking student who is always at the top of his class. Pressured by his study-centric mother to do well, he feels overwhelmed. * Kim Hee-jung as Cha Song-joo Go Eun-byul and Lee Shi-jin's best friend. She is torn between staying loyal to Eun-byul and accepting So-young's friendship advances. After finding out Lee Eun-bi's real identity, she also became best friends with her. *

Lee Cho-hee Lee Cho-hee (; born October 4, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She was an ambassador for the 2013 Sangsang Madang Cinema Music Film Festival. Career Lee Cho-hee had a career breakthrough with her role as Song Da-Hee on the KBS weekend drama ...

as Lee Shi-jin She is best friends with Go Eun-byul and Cha Sung-joo. She is jealous of her friends who seem to have a passion and tries to seek out one of her own. After finding out Lee Eun-bi's real identity, she also became best friends with her. *

as Kang So-young A school bully who found pleasure in bullying Eun-bi. Her transfer to Eun-byul's school soon leads to mistrust and problems between the students. *

Park Doo-shik Park Doo-shik (born 1 January 1988) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his main roles in movie ''Gangsters'' (2019) and dramas such as ''Drama Stage Season 2: All About My Rival in Love'', ''Heroes'' (2015). Park also appeared in the famou ...

as Kwon Ki-tae The leader of the class's delinquent gang who often harasses Tae-kwang. He was Hae-na's boyfriend. *

Lee Hwa-kyum Lee Yoo-young (; born January 23, 1995), known professionally as Lee Hwa-kyum (), is a South Korean actress and former singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Hello Venus. Following the group's disbandment, ...

as Jo Hae-na *

Jang In-sub Jang In-sub (born 24 February 1987) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Special Affairs Team TEN, Special Affairs Team TEN Season 2'', ''Secret Door (TV series), Secret Door'' and ''Mrs. Cop''. Lee also appeared in the f ...

as Sung Yoon-jae *

Kim Bo-ra Kim Bo-ra (, born September 28, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition for her role in the hit drama ''Sky Castle'' (2018). She started her career as a child when she was in the film '' For Horowitz'' (2006), and has since bee ...

as Seo Young-eun * Kim Min-seok as Min-suk A member of Ki-tae's gang *

Choi Hyo-eun Choi Hyo-eun (born 2 March 1994) is a South Korean actress and model. Early life Choi studied theatre and film at Cheongju University. Choi Hyo Eun is an actress under the artist management company Star Iyagi Entertainment. Career She start ...

as Hyo-eun *

Lee Jin-kwon Lee Jin-kwon (born 22 January 1991) is a South Korean actor and singer. He is best known for his supporting roles in '' Untouchable Lawman'', '' The Magician'' and '' Gangnam Blues''. Lee also appeared in the famous and popular school drama se ...

as Jin-kwon *

Ji Ha-yoon Ji Ha-yoon ({{korean, 지하윤}]; born February 10, 1995), birth name Ji Yoon-mi ({{korean, 지윤미, labels=no), is a South Korean actress and model.{{Cite web, url=http://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Who_Are_You_-_School_2015-cast.html, ti ...

as Ha-yoon *

Park Ah-sung Park Ah-sung is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in dramas. He also appeared in series such as '' Who Are You: School 2015'', '' 4 Legendary Witches'' and ''Reply 1988 ''Reply 1988'' () is a South Korean telev ...

as Ah-sung *

Seo Cho-won Seo Cho-won (; born September 6, 1995) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for supporting roles in dramas. She has appeared in the school series '' Who Are You: School 2015'' as Cho-won. Filmography Television References ...

as Cho-won *

Jo Byeong-kyu Jo Byeong-kyu (; born April 23, 1996) is a South Korean actor. He is notable for his roles in the television series '' Sky Castle'' (2018–2019), '' Hot Stove League'' (2019–2020), and ''The Uncanny Counter'' Season 1 & 2 (2020–2023). Per ...

as Byung-gyu *

Kwon Eun-soo Kwon Eun-soo (; born February 4, 1989) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her lead roles in ''If You Were Me 4'' as So-young and ''Wild Flowers'' as Eun-soo. She also did a supporting role and appeared in the famous and p ...

as Eun-soo *

Oh Woo-jin Oh Woo-jin (; born March 26, 1991) is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his supporting roles. He has played a supporting role in the school series '' Who Are You: School 2015'' as Woo-jin and also appeared in the movie '' Your Name ...

as Woo-jin *

Jung Ye-ji Jung Ye-ji () is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for supporting roles in various dramas. She has appeared in the school series '' Who Are You: School 2015'' as Ye-ji and the movie '' Midnight Runners'' with a supporting role a ...

as Ye-ji * Lee Seung-ho as Seung-ho *

Han Sung-yun Han Sung-yun (; born 12 July 1997) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in dramas such as '' Who Are You: School 2015'', '' Second 20s'' and ''Cheo Yong ''Cheo Yong'' (; lit. Ghost-Seeing Detective Cheo-yong) i ...

as Sung-yeon ;Sekang High School faculty * Lee Hee-do as Vice principal *

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as Dean of students *

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as Ahn Ju-ri *

Lee Si-won Lee See-won (; born August 29, 1987) is a South Korean actress. Personal life Lee attended a wedding ceremony with her non-celebrity boyfriend, who is an alumnus of Seoul National University Seoul National University (SNU; ) is a public ...

as Jung Min-young *

Choi Dae-chul Choi Dae-chul (born Choi Won-chul on October 16, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He has been active in musical theatre since 2002, but has also played supporting roles in television dramas such as '' Wang's Family'' (2013), '' Jang Bo-ri Is Here!' ...

as Swimming coach * Kim Jin-yi as Health teacher ;Parents *

Jeon Mi-seon Jeon Mi-seon (December 7, 1970 – June 29, 2019) was a South Korean actress. Though best known as a supporting actress in films and television series such as '' Memories of Murder'' (2003), ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), and ''Hide and Seek ...

as Song Mi-kyung (Eun-byul's adoptive mother and later Eun-bi's) *

Jeon No-min Jeon No-min (born Jun Jae-yong on August 28, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Among his recent roles were the villainous Hwarang warrior Seolwon in ''Queen Seondeok Queen Seondeok ( ; ? – ; day of the lunar month of the year of Inpye ...

as Director Gong Jae-ho (Tae-kwang's father) *

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as Park Joon-hyung (Min-joon's father) *

Kim Jung-nan Kim Jung-nan (; born July 16, 1971), birth born Kim Hyun-ah, is a South Korean actress. Kim made her acting debut in 1991, but received a new surge of popularity after starring in '' A Gentleman's Dignity'' in 2012. Filmography Film Televisio ...

as Shin Jung-min (Min-joon's mother) *

Kim Se-ah Kim Se-ah () is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for roles in dramas such as '' Seoul 1945'', ''Janghwa Hongryeon jeon Janghwa Hongryeon jeon (literally ''The Story of Janghwa and Hongryeon'') is a Joseon-era Korean folktale. ...

as Shin Yi-young (Shi-jin's mother) *

Oh Yoon-hong Oh Yoon-hong (; born 9 August 1971) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her roles in dramas such as '' Who Are You: School 2015'', ''Solomon's Perjury'' and ''The Scholar Who Walks the Night ''The Scholar Who Walks the ...

as Min-young and In-soo's mother * Jo Deok-hyun as Prosecutor Kang (So-young's father) * Jung Jae-eun as So-young's mother *

Lee Dae-yeon Lee Dae-yeon (born November 13, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Theater Awards and nominations References External links Lee Dae-yeon at JR Entertainment * * * 19 ...

as Han Ki-choon (Yi-ahn's father)

Extended

Yang Hee-kyung Yang Hee-kyung (; born December 3, 1954) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Theater Discography Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1954 births Living people 20th-century Sout ...

as Park Min-kyung (House of Love's administrator) *

Oh Hee-joon Oh Hee-joon is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' Gangnam Beauty'', '' How to Buy a Friend'', '' 365: Repeat the Year'', '' Cheese in the Trap'' and ''All of Us Are Dead''. He also appeared in movies '' The Acc ...

as Food delivery man * Lee Kang-min as Han Yi-an's swimming senior (ep. 2, 4–5, 11, 16) *

Yoo Se-hyung Yoo Se-hyung (born May 12, 1992) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his main role in ''Tomorrow Boy ''Tomorrow Boy'' () is a 5-episode South Korean web drama starring N, Kang Min-ah, Yoo Se-hyung and Moon Ji-in. Produced by the Nati ...

as Han Yi-an's swimming senior (ep. 2, 4–5, 11, 16) *

Yoo Yeon-mi Yoo Yeon-mi (; born July 7, 1999) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress, notably in Jeon Soo-il's indie film '' With a Girl of Black Soil'' (2007), for which she received the Best Actress award at the Marrakech I ...

as Yeon Mi-joo (ep. 5–7, 12)

Special appearances

* Lee Hyun-kyung as Nuri High School teacher (ep. 1) *

Lee Jae-in Lee Jae-in (; born February 6, 2004) is a South Korean actress. She first gained recognition through the mystery film '' Svaha: The Sixth Finger'' (2019). Lee also starred in the television series '' Racket Boys'' (2021) and '' Night Has Come'' ( ...

as Ra-jin (ep. 1, 5, 14) * Shin Seung-joon & Lee Ho-geun as announcers (ep.1) * Park Young-soo as

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owner (ep. 2) *

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as Kim Kyung-jin (Eun-bi's bully; ep. 1) *

Kim Min-young Kim Min-young (; born January 26, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her supporting roles in '' Hi! School: Love On'', '' Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' and '' Plus Nine Boys''. Kim appeared in the teen drama '' Who Ar ...

as Lee Soo-mi (Eun-bi's bully; ep. 1, 4–6) *

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as Seo Young-eun's mother (ep. 2–3) *

Choi Su-rin Choi Su-rin (born 25 December 1974) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Hi! School: Love On'', '' Who Are You: School 2015'', ''Bad Thief, Good Thief ''Bad Thief, Good Thief'' () is a 2017 South ...

as Song Hee-young (Tae-kwang's mother; ep. 4, 12, 14) *

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as Jung Soo-in * Yum Gyung-hwan (ep. 6) * Kim Ga-young as school uniform model (ep. 6) *

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as Sekang High's new English teacher (ep. 15) *

Bae Soo-bin Bae Soo-bin (; born Yoon Tae-wook on December 9, 1976), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas ''Brilliant Legacy'', ''Temptation of an Angel ''Temptation of an Angel'' () (also known as Angel's Temp ...

as Sekang High 2–3 class' homeroom teacher (ep. 16) * Kim Min-kyu as a swimmer

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Awards and nominations

Remake

A Thai

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of the series with the title ''

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'' was announced by

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during their "New & Next" event last October 15, 2019 featuring

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(Namtan),

Perawat Sangpotirat Perawat Sangpotirat (; born 18 October 1995), nicknamed Krist (), also known by the Chinese name Wang Huizhen (), is a Thai actor, singer, and host under GMMTV. His breakthrough role came in 2016 with the popular boys' love series '' SOTUS'', wh ...

(Krist) and

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. Produced by GMMTV and Nar-ra-tor, it premiered on May 2, 2020, on

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and

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