Heartrenching, enraging masterpiece
Tbh I’m a fan of the manhwa that happens to also watch kdramas etc, and let me tell you this was 100% it for both.Plot wise it doesn’t cover the story of the manhwa but tells the story before the beginning of it. Bits and pieces of the drama have appeared in the manhwa in flashbacks and such but not, well, not THIS.
They took a story about a teen who facing tough times and his own genius, ends up making actual friends ready to stand by his side through everything and making the best casting choices I’ve seen to date brought it to life.
Every single actor have their moments and they all make you actually connect. The scenario is built in a way that kills your insides at the end but also makes you understand the manhwa in such a different light. Every reader have their own suspicions when reading but actually coming face to face with such a story and that, done through such acting, directing, everything is perfection.
Idk what else to say, honestly I’ve seen this one too many times.
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Timeless School Action Drama: Weak Hero Class 1 (2022)
I watched *Weak Hero Class 1* right when it was released in 2022, and it instantly became one of my favorites. After recently finishing *Study Group*, it suddenly reminded me of this gem, so I had to come back and write a review.The fight scenes are *superb*—intense, raw, and brilliantly choreographed. The acting is top-notch, especially by the main lead **Park Ji-hoon**, who absolutely nailed his role with quiet intensity and emotion. Choi Hyun-wook and Hong Kyung (Choi Woon-sik) were also fantastic—every character felt real and memorable.
I went into this drama with zero expectations and came out totally impressed. It’s gritty, emotional, and powerful—a perfect blend of action and heart. If you haven’t watched it yet, you're missing out. A must-watch for fans of school action dramas!
Now I’m *seriously waiting for Season 2*—this story deserves to continue!
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One of the best kdramas I've watched in a while
Ima try to keep it sweet and simple, the actor portrays the protagonist so well, it really resembles the webtoon version (Gray) especially those eyes. they made Bryce (Beomseok) way too kind and gave him a bigger role than what he's supposed to have ngl... but it is the first season and it's all about his backstory so maybe they wanted to exaggerate it even more and give more depth to his character... because in the webtoon he's a piece of crap. Suho(stephen in webtoon) is easily my favorite character and quite literally is the reason why Sieun/Gray is who he is and where he's at right now. It's crazy to me that I've seen people acting like he doesn't deserve the hype, like hello?!that being said,
don't come near me with a pen
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Emotionally grappling
The intricate relationships between the characters, the raw emotions portrayed, and the intense conflicts they face make the story captivating and thought-provoking. The way the characters navigate through their challenges, support each other through thick and thin, and ultimately find strength in their unity is truly inspiring. The story delves deep into the complexities of human nature, the power of friendship, and the resilience needed to overcome life's obstacles. It is a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what will happen next.Was this review helpful to you?
Camaraderie
This is my second time watching this outstanding drama series!! I have not watched the webstoon yet, but I will because sometimes there may be something that the writer incorporated into the storyline that the drama had to omit due to guidelines plus after viewing the series I know it would be worth the read!!All I can say without projecting any spoilers is to watch the magnificent series about “camaraderie.”
After watching this series, you’ll realize what true friendship means and you may even question your own “inner circle” of friends.
Trust me, you will not be disappointed….that
I promise you!!
I can not wait for Season two!!
I am looking forward to Season Two!!
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one word: amazing!
The entire show was super engaging from start to finish. It was unpredictable. It had twist and turns I never would've thought were coming.The acting was all excellent. Right before watching this drama, I watched My Dearest Nemesis. The fact that the ML in that was the same as Su-ho was crazy; completely different characters. the actor playing the main ML also did a wonderful job. I cried with him several times, especially at the end in the hospital room. The actor who played Baek Sung was also amazing. He made me both love the character and hate the character at the same time. I loved that all the characters were not fully good or bad. You could see where their motivations were coming from based on their experience of the world.
The music was fantastic. I generally skip credits and the opening for any K drama I'm watching. However, in this case, the music was so appropriate that I listen to it every time, and sat through the opening credits every single episode.
I would highly recommend this show to anyone.
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Everyone
This Korean series is nothing like your usual rom-com K-dramas. It's a solid action–drama–thriller with a dark and emotional tone. The story dives deep into bullying, friendship, and personal battles faced by high school students.Our protagonist, Yeon Si Eun, may look physically weak, but he’s incredibly smart — especially when it comes to fighting. Honestly, his fight scenes reminded me of Sherlock Holmes-style strategy (like in the 2009 & 2011 movies) — calculated, precise, and brutal.
The show focuses on how Si Eun gets close to two classmates, Beom Seok and Young Yi, and how their friendship slowly develops. You also get glimpses of why Si Eun avoids people, his emotional struggles, and a bit of background on his friends too.
As the story progresses, the trio faces one challenge after another — getting pulled into fights, betrayals, and intense situations. The tension keeps building, and you can't help but root for them.
🔥 The show is gritty, emotional, and very different from typical K-dramas. If you’re into realistic, character-driven stories with dark themes, this is definitely worth your time.
I’ll rate this a strong 10/10. For both Seasons
💥 Give it a shot — it’s short, intense, and unforgettable
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you need to watch!!
i think in an overall this show is amazing, the actors all did a great job portraying their roles. i think on a deeper level its a lot more than just boys fighting each other etc. if you understand it you can see their all struggling in their own ways. in my opinion it’s actually quite a sad kdrama. i’ve cried so many times watching this i think thats just because i’m so sensitive but as a person i relate so much to si eun so its hard to see him struggle. theres not one boring episode at all each episode has such an amazing storyline to it, and again the actors have all done brilliant, from right down to their body language to their facial expressions absolutely amazing. in all honesty im never going to recover from this show definitely a new favourite of mine it is 100% worth the watch!!! i really hope theres a season 3Was this review helpful to you?
Entertaining high school revenge story!
As the drama came out I watched it then, because I knew the ML actor from another very good drama and thought I gave it a shot! I enjoyed it. Though I thought, I´m to old for high school dramas, the action, and fast pased story is very entertaining. Sometimes the story get´s too violent, but that´s also, why the ending is so impactfull. I liked all actors, and I liked the music.I watched it now the 2nd time, because of season 2!
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Wow
This drama made me question how other dramas will be able to compare. The main lead is amazing the way he is able to show emotion and look like the world had beat him down is truly incredible. I watched this with a friend and all we could talk about was how we wanted to protect him in some way. I think the growth between all the characters was really nice to see the action was so well done. I was constantly on the edge of my seat it was that good. I'm very impressed with this and I look foward to the second season.Was this review helpful to you?
A work of art with a brilliant cast
This show was devastating both times I watched it and after rating it 9 for my first watch, I have to raise it to 10 after a rewatch. This story is so well written and clever and casted absolutely perfectly. Park Ji Hoon did such an incredible, incredible job and his performance haunts me. I cannot wait for season 2 and I implore everyone to give this drama a chance! It's short, concise and excellent! Wht a brilliant work of art this story was, with fascinating and complicated characters who all played their roles perfectly!Was this review helpful to you?
