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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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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Steers away from the comics enough to keep its readers entertained, but pales in comparison
I'm going to again start out by mentioning how ridiculously high scores are on MDL - it's like, if something was good, it has to be a 9 or 10, and if something is 5, that means it's God-awful!NO! 1 is terrible, 5 is middling a 10 is the best sh*t you've ever seen in your life!
That said, my rating reflects my honest opinion of this, based on a RELIABLE rating system, and I by no means hated it.
After the first episode of this, I was worried that it would be a direct live-action copy and paste, although the beating at the end of the episode was nowhere near as satisfying as it was in the comic.
Luckily, the creative team behind this chose to alter things, so that those who have read the comic wouldn't feel like this was a waste of time; paradoxically, that also ended up costing this quite a bit. You see, there's this really stupid sub-plot for a few episodes about how the gang takes down some loan-shark... yeah, kind of like Scooby Doo but with some violence tossed in! It was a really, really weak and unbelievable arc that, thankfully, was quickly brushed aside to focus on the main story.
I'll point out now that the acting in this was damn good!
I don't usually comment on the acting so much, but this would've failed utterly had the cast not pulled off their roles so well.
I won't go too much into things and risk ruining it all, but I ended this being, extremely disappointed that a certain recording wasn't spread online and the abusive scum-politician exposed because of it, which really left a sour taste in my mouth of how the absolute root cause of everything got away completely! It also meant that the main villain escaped too, and also the vigilante-style justice that only one of the antagonists actually properly received. So that was incredibly disappointing too, wanting to see certain people being unable to ever hold a pen again(!), or at least ending up in juvie, thanks to the aforementioned clip not being circulated.
In the end, it was a pretty good drama I'd recommend to younger adults, but a bit too immature and unrewarding for anyone older, or those who have already read the comics.
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O.M.G.
O.M.G. is what this show had me saying.I had no idea how to feel about this show,that's why I held back from watching it for months. Do you know how glad I am that I gave it a try? This show had me so locked in and I didnt even wanted to come out.
This was the 1st kdrama I ever watched that I actually felt really sorry for the antagonist. While is choices and actions were very upsetting, I also do understand why he turned out how he did.
Overall I genuinely enjoyed this show and I will be watching this over and over again. I can actually say that this is probably my top 2 choice. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
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Masterpiece.
Loved it.Perfect mix of action, brains, friendship, and super fun storyline.
Amazing amazing cast - and will foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr love Suho + Sieun bond inside and outside the drama.
Honestly, did a great job of showing character development between everyone and the dynamic and chemistry of everyone's relationships; between the friends, bullies, enemies, family; just ALL OF IT.
Really heart-warming moments, infuriating anger, and sweet justice mixed all in one!
Acting and portrayal of emotions and character were beyond describable...
I genuinely really enjoy the shorter series because they don't drag out and put in unnecessary fillers etc~
Definitely a must-watch recommend!
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This show captures the essence of true friendship!
Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) – 10/10This drama hit like a punch to the gut—in the best way possible. Weak Hero Class 1 is short but brutally impactful. It doesn’t waste a single moment. Every scene is filled with raw tension, emotion, and purpose.
What makes this stand out isn’t just the action (which is intense and well-choreographed), but the emotional weight behind it. It’s a story about bullying, loyalty, and what happens when a quiet, brilliant kid is pushed past his breaking point. Park Ji-hoon gave an unforgettable performance—cold, controlled, and heartbreaking. His character, Yeon Si-eun, is one of the most compelling underdogs I’ve seen in K-drama.
The friendship between the three main characters was beautiful and painful. It showed the longing for connection and the cost of trusting in a cruel world. The writing is sharp, the cinematography is stylish yet gritty, and the soundtrack fits perfectly with the mood.
It’s not just a school drama—it’s a survival story. One that forces you to confront the realities of violence, trauma, and isolation, while still holding onto something human.
An absolute must-watch. Gritty, emotional, unforgettable.
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