"Cheer Up!" is a South Korean television series that aired in 2015. The drama is set in the elite Sevit High School in Seoul and takes place at a prestigious boarding school. It depicts the high school life in Korea where students are taught to compete and climb over their competitors.
The drama follows the lives of five students as they attempt to survive in a vicious environment where academic elitism takes place. The background of the drama series is at a high school cheerleading club. "Cheer Up!" depicts the friendships and loves of youths, while dealing with a harsh educational environment that emphasizes competition.
The series presents a musical and romantic series, making a refreshing take on youth dramas. It features the culture of Korea on cheering squads while adding a dark tone with a genre of mystery. Highlighting the struggles of youth today, "Cheer Up!" leaves a colorful and spirited narrative that drives motivation and hope.
