Women make up the majority of k-drama viewers, but why do so many of us watch shows where women are often hurt, kidnapped, and even killed?

With 'School 2021' premiering today, we look at some of the top actors and actresses who started their careers with the help of this series.

Premium Oppas: Jo In-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jang Hyuk, Song Seung-heon, Lee Byung-hun, Jo Jung-suk, Lee Dong-wook, Joo Ji-hoon, and So Ji-sub

K-drama combines its love for history, beliefs about reincarnation, and penchant for tragic romantic backstories to form the fantasy romance