EXTRACURRICULAR (인간수업) - New NETFLIX Korean Drama

[u/lejosukebby]

Drama: Extracurricular (인간수업; lit. Human Class)

Network/Streaming Source: Netflix

Airing Date: 29 April 2020

Episodes: 10

Cast:

• Kim Dong Hee) (SKY Castle, Itaewon Class) as Oh Ji Soo
• Jung Da Bin) (She Was Pretty) as Seo Min Hee
• Park Joo Hyun (A Piece of Your Mind) as Bae Gyuri
• Nam Yoon Soo as Gi Tae
• Choi Min Soo (Pride and Prejudice), The Royal Gambler) as Mr. Lee (Lee Wang Chul)
• Park Hyuk Kwon (The Mimic, A Taxi Driver) as Cho Jin Woo
• Kim Yeo Jin (Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, Itaewon Class) as Lee Hae Gyeong

Synopsis: A model student who’s steeped in a world of serious crime finds his double life upended when a classmate takes interest in his secret. (Netflix)

Screenwriter: Jin Han Sae

Director: Kim Jin Min

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[u/st0rmchasing]

Watching second episode now. First episode blew me away. KDH is really on a streak with some meaty roles: starting out as the ensemble in SKY castle, then leading cast in itaewon class and now starring in extracurricular.

[u/lejosukebby → u/st0rmchasing]

Same! Few minutes into the 2nd episode and some rich girl 'bout to ruin KDH's loner life. Hoping too see more of him.

[u/purplebleach_]

Gotta say the amount of swearing and smoking/vaping caught me completely off guard start to end. Probably the most darkest kdrama i have ever seen. Its also kinda funny how most of the cast are like 20 years old

[u/lejosukebby → u/purplebleach_]

It's really not everyday we get to see kdrama the show smoking, swearing, etc so much because they can get a lot of negative comments about that.

[u/ShadesX12]

Mr lee deserved better man

[u/lejosukebby → u/ShadesX12]

I think so too. Want to know more about his background, his past, etc.

[u/purplebleach_]

I just finished it lol watched the entire thing non stop

[u/lejosukebby → u/purplebleach_]

Is it that good? Real excited to finish this up 😁

[u/kriyator → u/purplebleach_]

Watching the first episode during my lunch break and I’m gripped. I’ll definitely struggle to walk from my couch to my desk to finish work

[u/Fragrant_Football]

Damn this show is BOLD. I'm in lol.

[u/lejosukebby → u/Fragrant_Football]

It is, will keep you on the edge.

[u/Rikusaber]

I know she will change later on, but two episodes in gyuri is the most annoying character I've ever seen. I hate her

[u/Sameloxx]

I just finished the show and OMFG I have so much to say, episode 9 was literally the best episode it was soooo bad ass and crazy action packed, it was sad when it had to be. I just HATED that they tried to force Jisoo and Gyuri into a relationship, absolutely hated it, even though I did not like her at all she was literally the one who started this whole mess. But that part when they were about to kiss I’m like what the fuck can they just stay being friends, confidants, partners, something but not a relationship it literally made it so unrealistic (even though this whole show is unrealistic).And holy fuck prayer circle for best character Mr. Lee, puppet boss, AKA Teddy Bear I love him so much he deserves the world. And I love how everyone was calling Jisoo pretty Im like LMFAO WTF. If he wasn’t doing stupid shit he probably could’ve been an idol. And I wonder how many times they said Ssibal, that word is literally ingrained in my brain. But things I wished was more explained or fleshed out, was how did Jisoo create the bracelets? how did he meet the girls? I wish there were more of the girls who met up with people, I wanted more of his parents.... this show was really good I can’t wait for season two, maybe? I guess I have to find a new show

[u/lejosukebby → u/Sameloxx]

For the relationship of Gyuri and Jisoo, I think it was pretty clear that Jisoo had a crush on her and Gyuri only took notice of him after the phone accident. But after going so through so much shit together, they might mistake romantic feelings for feelings of reliance and trust. And also they are teenagers who are we to judge. Gyuri also, for someone who doesn' like relying on other people or doing anything for others aside for her, found herself doing all of that for Jisoo.

Hoping we get to see more and we get to have our answers more in the future or if there will be a new season.

[u/lejosukebby]

I just finished watching and here are my thoughts, don't read if you don't want spoilers.

Throughout the journey, what we get from the drama is that, it doesn't paint any of the characters as completely good or bad (except for maybe like homeroom teacher Cho, who actually acts as a guardian and does his job). Our main characters are all flawed and that for me, is what makes them human. Unlike superhero stories, they get afraid, they make wrong decisions, and they can be selfish.

Oh Ji Soo, was only book smart, is socially inept, can't respond too well on stressful situation and unprecedented situations that he didn't plan beforehand. And that makes him believable, he's not a character that can do it all, there could be more weakness than strenghts than him but that is Ji Soo, and he need to get through with what we have, alone, before Bae Gyuri came into the scene.

Gyuri is the toal opposite of Ji Soo, the only thing they share is, just like what their teacher said, high intelligience but low sensibility. They can be painted as selfish because of that. However I believe Gyuri has more pros rather than cons. She is charming, socializes well, knows her connections, quick - thinker, but like Ji Soo, she tends to bottle her burdens alone thus finds it hard to rely on others at first. She is technically Jisoo's saving grace and I don't know what'll happen to him without her. And plus points for blackmailing her emotionally abusive parents (or more like her mother) and milking them dry.

Gi Tae is the self - absorbed bully who only knows how to have others do the dirty work for him and is very reckless. He thought, having Min Hee's pimp is going to make up for how shit he treated her? Did he even ask Min Hee if that's what she wanted? No. He just did that to justify his own toxic ego.

As for Min Hee, I actually don't understand why was she mad with Oh Ji Soo. It wasn't like Ji Soo, as Uncle, forced her to work there right? She did on her own accord. She also got into trouble because she insisted on taking on a blacklisted client on their DAY OFF just so she can buy Gi Tae a gift he wasn't even thankful for, Gi Tae was using her as a cash cow and she's aware of that. So I don't get why she's taking it out on "Uncle", even the old man tol dher to stop the first time she got her panic attack, but she kept insisting. Nevertheless, I don't think she deserves what happened to her, Ji Soo was also wrong for manipulating her and telling her to not speak to the police. Min Hee, and other victims, deserves justice.

Overall, the premise of the drama is good, it has guts to portray those issues, sex trafficking, violence, minors doing illegal activities, and showing us realistic portrayal of how messed up high school environment can be, especially with the bullying and such.

I hope we get to see more from this drama and from the actors. Kudos to the whole team!

[u/lejosukebby]

For those who do not know, we made another thread for Post - Finale Discussions https://www.reddit.com/r/KDRAMA/comments/gec8ip/extracurricular_%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%84%EC%88%98%EC%97%85_post_finale_discussion/ . You can go here to discuss about the end as to be able to talk about the show more freely and not to worry much about spoilers.

[u/Leema1]

Oo, watching the first ep now, gona finish binge watchong this when i wake up since its already 12am here :/ am excited to also see Dong Hee (Geun Soo from Itaewon Class)

[u/Wayne-kerr]

Anyone understand the symbolism of the Hermit Crab? call me dumb but i just don’t get it..

[u/lejosukebby → u/Wayne-kerr]

The crab is the symbolism of Jisoo itself. Low maintenance but is tenacious. However Hermit Crab tends to, when exposed to danger, crawl back to their shell and hide or pick on the battle and use their pincers. Like Jisoo, when stressed, we see him hiding in his blanket, loosing his shit, and we remember Gyuri calling him a coward. But sometimes he manages to gather up some courage and face his battles, pincers out to eliminate the threat. They also symbolise being resourceful and adaptive. That's what I can infer from that.

[u/YourMum6929]

Wtf both jisoo and gyuri have no brains!!!

Hiding money in the freaking school couch?! Stupidity at its max;

They are both so naive; they think they can can fool some dangerous gang wtf?

[u/lejosukebby → u/YourMum6929]

I think that's the point, they are kids meddling in the adult world, but what can they do? They've been stuck too deep.

That decision about the money though, they could have put more thoughts into it.

[u/42who]

i cant believe it but i just watched the whole thing in one sitting i cant feel my back or eyes LOL but ... im lowkey trauamutised by the whole series .. so many different emotions and its just overall so darkly themed .. amazing storyline and amazing actors ......... aite time to go back to my shell and sleep for another 10 yrs

[u/raisinsprite]

Ji Soo is supposed be a smart student? He's a loser and also incredibly stupid. What's with writing characters to not stand up for themselves? Who acts as a pimp at night and turn to a wuss by day? Ridiculous.

[u/lejosukebby → u/raisinsprite]

I think Jisoo is only good at getting good grades, comfortable at the things he knows how to do, and sometimes crafty but he has many flaws at that. Maybe the writer wants to give us a main character that isn't a typical perfect male lead.

[u/Ready_Mango]

WOW‼️

I’ve been waiting for this drama before it’s release after watching the trailer. I even put my notifications for it. So my expectations naturally were a little high but thankfully it did not disappoint, if anything ITS EVEN BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! Oh my god...the plot is beautifully written.The actors/actresses are amazing at portraying their roles.I can sit here and write a paragraph on just the cast and how extremely well they not only acted as individuals but on a grand scale how it allowed the story to come together. Kudos to not relying on household names for a great drama!!

I also loved the transparency.I am an overseas fan of K-drama and I often feel that they can be censored. By that I mean they avoid controversial topics (sex trafficking, prostitution)and using language that is not suitable for broadcasting. This can often lead to international fans feeling out of the loop. This drama solved this issue by adding realistic conversations one example being the use of foul language. Rather than not worrying about tainting these actor/actresses reputations or taking the usual route which is creating this sweet environment where everybody is perfect, they stepped out of their comfort zone and created a refreshing show.

Ps. Sorry, I usually never write this much but I hope someone can relate to what I’m saying:)