I'm Speechless! What was the hell is that?
In short: Anyone who can cope with brutal violence, should watch this series immediately, don't wait even a second!!!In long: I came just as I finished the series and I don't even know how to start. I might make a typo, sorry in advance.
First of all, I want all the applause to go to Park Jihoon and Choi Hyun Wook. they deserve such a big round of applause... they were both the most talented young actors I've seen lately. They made me hold my breath for 8 episodes and lose my mind while watching the friendship they portrayed with their magnificent acting.
Edit: I just learned that Park Jihoon is an idol and also he has a very cute face card and cute idol persona in real life, i can't believe that he is the same person who plays that Si Eun character in this drama. lol. he is an amazing actor.
Then I want to add the following. first of all, this drama is definitely a heavy drama in terms of display of violence, just like "the king of pigs". So if brutal violence is too much for you, please don't watch it.
The second thing I would like to add is that this series did not actually contain any public service ads. that is, it actually involved real life. It contained everything that could happen in real life. what we are normally told, when bullied go and complain, make sure the authorities will protect you. but no, neither parent, nor teacher, nor police… none of them will try to save you. No one will care about you like no one cares about si eun and soo ho, this drama perfectly portrays the realities of life. be against bullying, a word that can only be spoken in public. From the highest status to the lowest, no one will even care if you are bullied. And that's why this show is never, ever pity. They put the facts before us without hesitation.
In some scenes, I had to stop, give myself some time and continue like that. I won't be able to get over this series that I couldn't get over the same "the king of pigs" (themes are similar).
SPOILER but this is a call to the screenwriters: do not leave si eun alone at another school in the second season and let us watch their happy moments with his friend soo ho, PLEASE!
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A tip: watch the show without comparison between the webtoon & drama.
As someone who has read and is currently still reading the ongoing manhwa, watching this drama was totally worthy of my time and it gave me satisfaction for every scenes especially the fight scenes, so thrilling and blood boiling. I love all the characters, perfect casting in my opinion. I felt a little more depth about their "friendship" and cried a ton of tears watching the latter episode parts until the end. It was fun, both the manhwa and the drama. No bias. Hoping for season/part 2 of the series!!A tip: watch the show without comparison between the webtoon & drama. Enjoy the drama, do not evaluate and nitpick every detail.
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DID THE WEBTOON JUSTICE!!!
Weak Hero has always been my fuckin favorite webtoon so when I heard theres a kdrama, I was scared cuz it might be awful BUT BOI I WAS WRONG!!! It was hella good; the acting , cast (fuckin hot), music (hella gud), emotions THE FIGHTS!!!I love the fact they added more realistic shit in the kdrama which the webtoon lacks like the teachers and parents for example.
Sieun/Gray Backstory
I was embarassed when I didn't think it was the backstory 💀💀
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Steep decline
It was good until it just...... wasn't. Didn't take too long to go sour, but the shift from some potential growth to whatever that second half of this mess was felt almost jarring. It's pretty obvious this is something written for men, the lack of depth to any of the characters--especially the female ones--was almost laughable. The saving grace of this was Park Jihoon and Choi Hyunwook. Their chemistry on screen was amazing. Really hated the ending and how we never saw Jeon Seokdae again, he was such a promising character... I'm just glad this wasn't long, though I'm also not sure how they managed to stretch this storyline for the eight episodes they did. Anyway, I see a lot of potential for a lot of the cast in this, I just hope they get roles in better written series.Was this review helpful to you?
just wow
drop everything and watch this i went into this thinking it was bromance revenge plot ( by edits on tiktok ) but i was very wrong ( kinda ) it was amazing binged the entire thing it has u hooked from ep 1 to 8 the actor deserves so many awards just for the last ep i need to see him in other shows like this one. i cant wait for season 2 ive never enjoyed a kdrama like this in a long time it was very refreshing to watch. ..Was this review helpful to you?
Park Jihoon's Tremendous Acting
Park Jihoon will go a long way to go with this extraordinary acting. Best idol turned actor for sure. The extreme acting made me baffled as it was as good as a veteran.Hyun Wook is another great actor who is proving great just like Park Solomon. It is great to see great acting from young actors as most of them suffer with very poor acting.
Park Ji Hoon will turn into one of the best actors of the Kdrama history if he goes on like this. What a performance!
Hong Kyung provided the best acting of the drama itself with conflicting issues all around him. His character was conflicted, confused and violent. So he had to put a lot of effort in acting and it paid off well.
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I think they put in extra effort because it's live action so they really deserve appreciation !
Park Ji Hoon is a good actor. I felt every feeling the character felt, dullness, sadness, depression, and even feelings of warmth in the hospital scene.
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First 10 for me.
One suggestion to those who are going to watch this... BINGE IT all in one go. Its made to be binged.Out of all the K,C,J dramas I have watched, this is the only one that 'had' to be given 10/10. This drama was really different from the other dramas. The plot progression was not too fast where we felt things rushed nor was it too slow that made one feel like director is really trying to squeeze out everything. It was just right! The brotherly affection between two ML's was so mature and real. Not the usual run off the mill where one is always the jester and other is way too superior.
The twist in plot midway, was so gradual but shocking because we don't see it coming yet it felt completely plausible and natural. The plot, its really simple. Few people come together in adversity forms friendship. And then shit happens. But the way it was written and directed, really made us feel the emotions which are seldomly felt while watching 'kcj'-dramas. The unsaid glances between the ML's, unsaid respect and love for each other... it works like a charm. Watching this really makes one aspire to have that kind of friendship. Hats off to the writers for writing it.
These young actors really are very promising, talentwise. Not just another good-looking useless 'oppas' now-a-days in vogue.
And unlike other korean mini-series, where acting sucks, story sucks, production sucks, direction sucks.. I mean everything sucks, this mini-series do the opposite. The production is top notch without any compromises. Cinematography, sets, action, acting everything is on point.
Its really a gem!!
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Literally one of the BEST shows I've ever watched.
I finished watching this in one go 2 hours ago, and let me tell you, the tears haven't stopped. It's like I'm a broken faucet, constantly pouring out water.I loved EVERYTHING about it, the writing, the cinematography, the actors, the OSTs. Everything. Park Jihoon, Choi Hyunwook, and Hong Kyung did an amazing job portraying the characters perfectly, I can't even explain in words how amazing it is, because it legit left me speechless.
The last drama I cried this much over was Kim Woobin's 'Uncontrollably Fond', ever since that drama nothing really touched up on my emotions, but this was another level of artistry. I honestly think everyone should give it a try, it's just brilliant, nothing seems out of place, the storyline, and it's progression was seamlessly executed, and nothing feels out of place.
The actors, writers, directors, and staff deserve all kinds of praise for producing this kind of art. I sincerely hope that there's another season, because I don't think I can handle this ending, I need another season.
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A Complete Knockout
This drama is amazing. I’ve been waiting for it because I really like Park Ji Hoon and was excited to see this project in the works for him. The aura of the premise and the snow overall sold it to me, but with most things I highly anticipate.. they either don’t come out, or they fall flat.Weak Hero Class One soars beyond my expectations and delivers a gritty, thrilling, and clean drama that is full of everything I love to watch but haven’t seen enough of. It isn’t over saturated in any way, neither on the end of being too dark that it takes itself too seriously, or not taking itself seriously enough.
This drama doesn’t have things it doesn’t need, like unnecessary adding romance, it focuses on its characters and keeps its tone throughout. This drama is binge-able (which I did do) and leaves more to be wanted, but not in a way that it didn’t wrap up what it needed to for the first part.
It’s short with 8 episodes long, but it doesn’t lack budget or care. The script is as clean as the visuals, and the fighting is beyond what I’ve seen in a k-drama for a while. It has a lot of fight scenes that are pretty brutal and not for the feint-hearted, and a lot of them. It’s not redundant or sprinkling in fights; they all serve their purpose
I love Yeon Shi Eun uses his smarts to beat people senseless in unorthodox ways. How he goes over what he’s about do do/doing, with theories and proven facts is engaging. The actors on this drama are all young and they look like high school students.. which is a plus plus. The main cast are amazing in this and very impressive.. especially Park Ji Hoon. He takes his character and brings him to life believably, bringing heartbreaking moments, and pure intimidation with his attitude towards other characters. He’s not out there with his intimidation, he’s just way smarter .. and that’s scary. In a good way. It’s so satisfying to watch his overpower those physically stronger with his knowledge. I like how he orchestrates the fights for himself rather than completely letting others do it for him.
The dynamics between the main three is also very good. I love seeing Choi Hyun Wook play this character of a jock again like in 25-21, but this time it’s still completely different of a character. He’s morally a good guy, and he fights for others but keeps an aloof attitude. The flight choreo for him is insane and engaging the whole time as well as the fun and charismatic lines he delivers. The character of Oh Beom Ho is also very interesting and adds a mellow balance to the main three, his story is also heartbreaking and full of deception.
This drama just falls right in line with my interests in what I like to watch. I love dramas like this to the core. It’s got action and it’s got the grit to back it up. It’s not scared to keep its tone but still has its funny moments. Park Ji Hoon is so impressive with the acting. He portrays the looks of pain and anger so well. It’s all believable and there isn’t a sore spot with any of the cast. Everything checks the right boxes with this one and I can’t wait for part two.
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This series has blown my mind by how close it has come to the reality. Just binge it.
I went into this show for a normal korean highschool genre but what I got is way beyond I could have imagine. I directly watched it without synopsis and trailer and yes it has just blown my mind.Many K dramas have touched the subject of bullying but none were like this.
This show has gone to the depth of the reality. This shows depicts what happen when one does not give in to the bullying. What happens when one actually fights back.
This show puts forward two aspects of friendship. The one where you can give your life for your friend. And the one where you can also take life of your friend.
MUST WATCH !!!!!!!!!
POV - Binge it.
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It's gonna be a short review 10/10
I usually don't feel compelled to write reviews, but this show did it for me.I've long waited for a story with a badass male lead, who doesn't appear like it at the first glance. A story hero that doesn't give a shit, but still remains a positive character. I couldn't be happier to have come across this show.
Amazing acting. // Amazing storyline & direction. // Deep, thought-provoking, realistic, really well-executed. // A must watch.
This show will stand the test of time.
There, you have read it all.
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