Volcano High Prelude (aka Volcano High Origin) () is a manhwa, set before the 2001 film Volcano High that details the events that occur before Kim Kyung-soo arrives. This however, does not required to be read before seeing the movie. The manhwa was written by Ahn Chul-jung and illustrated by Kim Hwan. It was distributed in the United States by Media Blasters. Overview The schools have fallen and the teachers no longer have control. One teacher, Jang Oh-ja, arrives at Volcano High. Other than making Jang Hak-sa angry he took the job of principal, Oh-ja is rumored to carry the Teachers Memorandum; a mythical item that can make the wielder Number One of the Martial Arts Academies. The student body soon become aware and vie for the position of Number One. Meanwhile, a group of rogue teachers are hoping to use the power of Lightning & Thunder to instill powers to another. However, their plans go wrong when the Lightning & Thunder misses and strikes a little boy instead. When Kim Kyung-soo is struck, the teachers don't expect him to live. They advised Kyung-soo's father that if he should live, he should not attend school because of the jealousy and hate he'll get. Years later, the teachers are aware that Kyung-soo lived and has received powers and they now want to expel him. He is set up and must transfer to the last school who'll accept him: Volcano High. Oh-ja declares to the student body that classes will return, but they can also have their extracurricular activities as well; much to the dismay of Hak-sa. Fights break out and Ryang comes out on top for all of his. Hak-sa is disappointed with the student body, but is mildly happy that a new student wishes to transfer to Volcano High. Coming from Mt. Promotion, the Sole Crane of the Pine Forest Song Hak-rim wants to attend Volcano High. On his immediate arrival, every girl swoons over his good looks and natural charm. Hak-sa is shocked that Hak-rim attends Volcano High not for classes, but for inheriting the rumored Teachers Memorandum. Oh-ja laughs at the situation. Hak-rim vows to make Oh-ja tea every day to prove his determination. Using his supernatural abilities, Hak-rim makes tea while most of the girls watch and fight over him. Yo-seon sees Hak-rim and immediately falls in love, while Chae-yi seems to have a crush on him.