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a weak hero doesn't mean he can't fight, but he knows how to handle vengeance and self-bravery
NEED A SEASON 2 BUT THE CONTINUATION IS ON WEBTOON!! huhuhu it was very entertaining and the fact that it breaks my heart because many things were getting involved by their friendship because of betrayal. but this drama was interesting from the beginning till the ending was a cliffhang a bit. Adding it to my favorites, but I need to explain a bit but not that long since the story seems confusing but i'll try to give a summary to it.But, i'll share a bit since I saw a comment from the website I've been watching kdramas and it was actually a prequel. Gotta find it on webtoon to read the story where it begins to be very exciting tbh. but they said its different but i'll try I guess.
The story talks about how a student handles bullies in school, much more of giving revenge and for the sake of giving them what they deserve to be treated. to fighting scenes to friendship scenes. injustices from the weak hero turns to be so powerful, involving his life to be in despair and how his education and all destroyed because of blaming the people who gave too much attention to him to be mad to give punishment. From the plot itself, it seems interesting but when I get to watch the drama, now I realized that I got very entertained because of the action and fighting scenes that makes it look even attractive. I never had been obsessed about this drama because it is one of the best action high school series I've watched. I think the story, to be specific, is how oneself struggles to find a way to give revenge and seek for what's right by using violence since most of the time, high school violence (in most cases in some kdrama series) are not given attention to be solved. That blames the society and the high positioned leaders as well. getting involved and justice not been served.
The ost in short fits the atmosphere of the drama in every episodes. It seems to give so much intense from every fighting scenes and the bonding moments with their brotherly-friendship. Giving most of the scenes such feels as well. I would also note the cinematography of this drama, because it could also blend with the scenes most especially the fighting scenes.
The characters, with the cast was WOOOOOH, they were entertaining from their scenes on screen, their emotions gave out and their actions scenes was on point! I also fell their friendship as well from where they were until the end was kind of sentimental. But not to spoil so much, the cast was very promising as well ever since the 2 male leads, I saw them from their previews kdrama roles as well.
- Park Ji-hoon, as the yeon shi-eun he got this role very lucky. many of the viewers appreciates his acting skills even myself could appreciate him much, he even improved a lot from his role from the previews drama i've watched, at a distance spring is green. A promising actor as well!!
- one of my favorite actors as well, Choi Hyun-wook as ahn soo ho. I got so attracted by his role from this drama. The acting skills was very entertaining and how skilled he was. Most of his roles especially some drama series he was casted, this was the first kdrama I've seen his fighting skills too! I fell in love from the first web drama I watched seeing him, Real:Time:Love. A promising rookie actor as well!
- Hong kyung as Oh Beom Seok, hmmm this is the first drama I saw his role and very well done! I guess he was also promising actor and while watching his scenes, seems very real as well. Even if I hated his role from this drama, he deserve attention to the viewers and might as well have the main role from future drama projects as well.
Overall, I hope it has a season 2 since the ending was seems a cliffhang after all. But I would look forward to the webtoon version since this was (again) a prequel.
Good for binge-watch and a time killer as well. I think in most cases, I would probably no recommend to beginners unless if they are interested to action series. A must watch to kdrama fans as well!
Looking forward to the main casts roles soon!!!
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my rewatch value is low because i cannot handle the violence but if you're here for the story, it's a must watch
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binge-worthy.
went into this after seeing edit after edit on insta. it was SO GOOD. i was hooked from the first episode.the story is kinda predictable but overall i really enjoyed it. majority of the time i kept saying “these are highschoolers” bc like what are they doing in korean highschool LMAO. crazy but great.
the acting was AMAZING. they did so well with getting the audience to feel their emotions. i sobbed more than i thought i would. i also developed a crush on geom seongje.. amazing casting for the villains overall tbh.
the music i don’t really remember icl. i do think im gonna rewatch this soon tho. this might just be in my top 3 dramas!
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people can go anytime in your life but u still have to keep going
these series needs to be watched carefully, u can't watch it like white noise or some random thing playing. u gotta set and watch this in peace.thought don't watch it if your in a sad mood coz u don't know what to expect. best to watch if u have all the time in the world just to spend watching and definitely have to eat ramen or some Japanese food. I think it's better to watch alone then with friends, coz if it's a group of friends it would be distractingdistracting. I definitely would watch this again
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Muito emocionante
foi a primeira vez que eu assisti um dorama mais de 2 vezes, fiz até minha mãe assistir tbm.a atuação ta impecável, historia e trilha sonora tbm.
espero muito que tenha uma segunda temporada com episódios mais longos.
acho que o Jihoon encaixou perfeitamente no papel.
e agr eu viciei no doramakkk
Mas me impressionou muito como o bullyng é retratado, tipo, na maior parte dos doramas o bullyng é bem pesado, fico imaginando que deva ser assim mesmo na vida real e isso me assusta
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THIS SHOW DELIVERS RAW EMOTIONS AND COMPLEX CHARACTERS
This drama really moved me with mix emotions in every episode. From the first episode until the last, it kept me hooked and never let me down. Each episode built up the tension while also showing deep and meaningful character moment.What stood out the most to me aside from the gritty fight scenes was the contrast between Si eun and Beom seok in the relationship with Suho. When Suho stopped Si eun from going too far with Yeong bin, Si eun was upset at first but he understood Suho's attention and grew from it. Beom seok on the other hand, took it negatively misunderstood Suho's actions, which created a rift between them. This difference in perspective highlights how people deal with care and friendship in very different ways.
Beom seok is probably one of the most complex characters I've seen in Korean dramas. He's my favorite because his story is written with such depth that made me feel something, sympathy, frustration, angry, and even sadness at the same time. His journey shows how insecurity and pain can twist someone's view of the world. Just wow, it's well written.
This drama is more than just a school action drama. It's powerful story about friendship, pain, and the choice people make when pushed to their limits. The writing is sharp, the acting is strong, the ost is fire, and the emotions feel real.
Plot 9/10
Acting and Characters 9/10
Cinematography 8.5/10
Writing 9/10
Pacing 10/10
OST/Score 9/10
Overall 9/10
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A gut-wrenching youth drama! The "Weak Hero" trope done right!
An excellent drama carried by brilliant actors with such a good and realistic acting. The story is portraying the strong friendship between young people confronted with the violence of the world around them...whether at school or in their entourage.The episodes are short (about 40 minutes) and fast-paced; and yet at the heart of the action are more contemplative moments, full of sincerity with a sensitive OST giving an almost "old-school" feel. The brutal scenes are filmed skilfully and seamlessly, the strong images leave an impression of discomfort, the story is simply gut-wrenching: be prepared for a turmoil of emotions!
The trope of the hero who gets his ass kicked, the narrative of the weak who confronts the bullies, and who gets up to face adversity are here highlighted in a masterful and credible way. The spectator can only tense up in the face of certain situations and fears (often rightly) for the safety of the protagonists. The uncertainty regarding the survival of these characters to whom the viewer has become attached is one of the greatest strength of this show.
I would recommend this to people who like to read GTO or The breaker, love well-built youth drama and that are not triggered by topics such as bullying, domestic abuse and scenes of exacerbated violence.
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INTENSE AND DAMN GOOD
I generally watch k-dramas because they have a way of easing the viewer into topics, even though the topics dealt with in the shows might be intense and serious. This one does nothing of that sort, and it just continues to hit you in the face (in a very good way). And it's kudos to the actors, the director, and the writer for that. This has been an intense watch right from episode 1. The topics dealt with in this series are intense (bullying, drug abuse, parental abuse etc), but that does not mean that the show gets boring. It is the writer's credit for keeping the audience glued to the story despite having a pretty dark and gloomy setup, right from the get go. We have the protagonist, Yeom Si-eun, who is the topper of his class, but a loner; there's Ahn Soo-ho, who's always asleep in class, but the chirpiest (of the 3); and there's the newcomer Oh In-beom, who changed schools because he was bullied in his old school. The three become fast friends, and the rest of the drama is the story of their friendship. The first few episodes kinda ease you into watching the drama for the characters. The acting of all the characters are just top notch, each one packs a punch in their own ways. Anything more might appear as a spoiler, so this is all there is to it.All that I can say about this drama is, the drama blurb is quite misleading. The story takes its own turns and gut punches you in its own ways. Was it a satisfying watch? Nope. Was it a quality watch? Fuck yes, absolutely. I am extremely glad that the director did not succumb to the demands of the formulaic high school drama, and stayed true to the characters till the very end. Kudos for having the courage to do that.
Overall, a 10/10.
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Okay, maybe season 2 might top it off?
I recently watched weak hero class 1 and I have to say, it had so much potential. The acting and emotions portrayed in this drama were exceptional, and every character was well-developed and easy to love. The show had a great concept, and it was executed brilliantly. However, I was left disappointed with the ending. Despite this, I'm hoping for a season 2 as I can't wait to see what happens next. The show's ability to capture the raw emotions of each character is truly remarkable..The drama was a rollercoaster of emotions, with moments of laughter and tears. Overall, this show is a promising drama that leaves you wanting more. If you're looking for a drama that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions in between, this drama might be for you.Was this review helpful to you?
So Glad I Finally Watched This!!
i usually don’t watch anything that’s really popular, but I took a chance with this drama. as someone who strongly believes that bullies deserve Hell, this was right up my alley. I was so invested from the first episode, it’s such a great show!! personally, I don’t think the three main leads should’ve ever been friends because of all the dissonance in their friendship, but somehow they did their best to make it work. my heart goes out to Si-eun, because of all the chaos that happens in his life. beautiful drama…rewatching:
bullies are disgusting, pathetic degenerates that deserve a fate worse then death.
Not for nothing, but in the beginning, Ahn
Su-Ho got on my fucking nerve.
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This is a gem!
I stumbled across this show. Its so good that I'm forcing myself to pace myself and watch only 2 episodes a day because once it's done, it's done.The story line is well thought out and paced, the acting is so on point that you feel and understand eveyones motives. Even the protaganists.
My absolute favourite thing is the music. It is so well placed. I need the sound track.
Overall i'd say this show is underrated, I can barely find any info on it on the internet. I will be telling everyone about this show.
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Led astray by good reviews
I wish there was a more official/critical Korean review website, as MDL has led me to another bad show with their strangely high ratings. I’m dropping the show at 4 episodes, because of many reasons:1. Lack of plot - a lot (seriously a lot) of time is dedicated to action sequences, which aren’t bad but it leaves very little time in the episode for character/plot development
2. Inconsistency of plot - I understand that it is fictional, but a little too unrelatable for them to be having fights out on the street, gangs running around, knives everywhere, and no police presence at all. Even when the police does show up they simply hang back until the very last moment. It seems very inspired by some 70s action flick and I’m not sure how that is still being popularized in 2023, set in a country that is actually full of cameras and police on patrol. Also, the lack of the perpetrators wealth makes little sense in a very hierarchical society where the poor rarely act so openly.
3. Plot holes - One example is the fentanyl issue which was shown to be a big deal, but then simply disappeared from the story without any legal recourse over the next episode
4. Pacing - The show gives the illusion of being fast paced due to all the fights, but the actual story has a painfully slow pace and I’m failing to see any background/ character info (for none of the main guys) even going into the 5th episode.
*The only positive are all the ML’s and their acting skills.
I came here after Season 1 of The Glory which is based off of true events, in search for a similar high school bullying/revenge drama but this has been a strange experience reminiscent of the old action movies I’ve never been interested in. Overall, watch this show for entertainment but not for a deep or profound social commentary because Weak Hero Class 1 doesn’t have any substance to
it.
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