Duty
After School is a Korean drama sci-fi series based on a webtoon by Ha
Il-Kwon. It's 10 episodes, released in 2023, and currently streaming
on Rakuten Viki.
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High
School Seniors Earn Credits for College
It's
your last year of high school and the last thing that you're thinking
about is … FIGHTING ALIENS! And it's not a video game or anime. It's REAL!
For
about a year there have been some strange-looking spheres floating in
the skies. Were they dangerous? Did they pose a threat? Nobody
knew. Nothing ever happened. Well! According to the news that was
reported to the general public, nothing happened. The military knew
a different story but the higher-up officials who headed up defense
operations did not want to cause mass panic and hysteria.
Seongjin
High is a typical high school with a typical graduating senior class
of boys and girls. There's the girl that all the guys like, the
besties who always stick together, the nerds, the outcast, the class
clown, the bully, etc. One day the homeroom teacher for Grade 3 Class 2 announces that early admissions to college
or university have been canceled. Instead, the students will serve
in the military. No worries. Their service will be translated into
credits that will count toward their future education.
That announcement on that day changed their lives forever!!
Each
episode of Duty After School poses a new challenge for these kids to
overcome. The characters are very diverse and the differences in
personalities often cause clashes.
- Some are selfish and immature,
and their fear makes them think only of themselves. They are not
team players but they will stick with the team because … it's safer
when you stick together.
- Others prove to be brave and loyal and
emerge as leaders who can take charge when serious decisions must be
made. They will make a sacrifice for the team if they have to.
Fortunately for all of them, Platoon Leader Lee Choon-Ho (played by Shin Hyun-Soo) is an excellent role model.
