Its amazing
this movie is just amazin, it has had me in tears multiple times. the last episode is just, a jaw clenchling full on sobbing episode. my eyes were bright red. its 10/10 i would rewatch it but i would cry again. i cried really hard. i really related to these characters which made me cry even harder, so bassicly this series is amazing. i have never cried this much before, i even shocked myself from how much i cried, if your going to owatch this beware of the tears you maay shed, i think im still cryyingWas this review helpful to you?
I am absolutely surprised and satisfied
To start it off i have read the webtoon and am currently reading it as its still ongoing. At first i was trying to figure out what part of the story this season is and i already knew what sadness i'd have to experience towards the end once i figured out what part of the timeline it was. They really did this webtoon justice. This season being the backstory of mc surprised me because i was left wondering how a whole season was dedicated to the backstory that we only caught glimpses of in the webtoon. This drama really made me feel so much empathy and sympathy for mc as the writers, directors, actors, everyone involved did a great job at portraying the story, personalities and emotions involved. Manhwas being put into drama formats have always been scary because some have flopped and others were done amazingly. This is one of those dramas that will satisfy the audience that already read the webtoon. I am pleasantly surprised how well done this is. I recommend this drama so so much to both new audience and webtoon readers. Im sure there will be more seasons after this after seeing the end of the drama where they gave us a glimpse of.. a character, to not spoil it for non-webtoon readers. Have a great time watching this as im sure you'll enjoy :)Was this review helpful to you?
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 SHOW DELIVERS RAW EMOTIONS AND COMPLEX CHARACTERS
Weak Hero Class 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.
It's 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 10/10
Cinematography 8.5/10
Writing 9.5/10
Pacing 10/10
OST/Score 10/10
Overall 9.5/10
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Action, Rage and Friendships
What a powerful series! I heard of it only a week prior to it's release and when I started watching, I couldn't stop. I binged the whole show in one sitting!Don't be put off by the bullying and high school storyline. This is more than the average revenge drama. There are many layers to our 3 main characters. The story revolves around 3 students, one is a studious kid, the other sleeps through most of his classes and an excellent fighter and the last a transfer student. The three end up forming a deep bond over the harassment by their class bullies. I found myself cheering for them with every obstacle that they encountered. The action scenes are incredible. Some are a little gruesome. You really have to wonder if bullying in Korean schools really as bad as the claims are.
The show is not all dark. It has it's sweet moments as well as moments that make you sit at the edge of your seat in excitement.
I genuinely loved the series but I have to deduct 0.5 simply because of what happened at the end. It was extremely frustrating and upsetting for me to watch.
The acting of all the actors (including bullies) is simply top notch. Although there were a few times when I felt like the storyline defining the characters was a bit extreme. I didn't pay much attention to the music but whatever I did hear, it was quite enjoyable. I hope people give this series a try and I hope you will be pleasantly surprised just like I was.
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An Emotionally Gripping Prequel with Complex Characters and Heartfelt Friendships
The series delves into high school bullying through the untold backstory of Gray, aka Shi Eun, based on the webtoon Weak Hero. Unlike the webtoon, which quickly touches on the events that shape Gray’s antisocial and harsh nature, the series takes its time to build the world around the characters, highlighting the connections that will ultimately lead to their downfall.The narrative is primarily seen through Shi Eun's eyes, focusing on his complicated relationships with both friends and enemies. Shi Eun is a deeply antisocial character, disconnected from his peers and uninterested in seeking companionship or approval. His cold, empty gaze, brilliantly portrayed by actor Park Jihoon, destabilizes those around him, evoking fear and curiosity from others.
The series is intensely violent, exploring psychological abuse, group violence, bullying, mistreatment, and child abuse. The brutal and raw nature of the scenes, especially in the opening moments, is gripping and shocking—so much so that it becomes almost addictive to watch.
What stands out in this series is the poignant friendship between Shi Eun and Soo Ho, a bond that becomes the emotional backbone of the story, especially for the upcoming season 2. Their relationship is built on mutual respect, boundaries, support, and protection—a true bromance that adds depth and warmth to the otherwise dark narrative.
The friendship between Shi Eun, Soo Ho, and Beom Seok adds another layer of emotional richness. At first, their bond is heartwarming, but the series gradually reveals the depth of Beom Seok’s trauma and his responses to it. In the webtoon, Beom Seok is portrayed as a shallow, jealous character, but here, the show adds significant depth to him, making us empathize with his pain and struggles.
Overall, the series feels deeply human and offers a strikingly realistic portrayal of the emotional complexities of high school life and the consequences of trauma. As a prequel, it sets the stage for the larger story, providing essential context for Shi Eun’s character and leaving us eager to uncover the full picture in the next season.
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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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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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I DONT UNDERSTAND THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE IN KOREA
THERES IS NO JUSTICE SERVED ONCE AGAIN IN SOUTH KOREA .IM TIRED OF THESE BULLIES ,,,NO CRIMINALS GETTING AWAY
WITH EVERYTHING. HOW CAN THESE KIDS LIVE WITH THEMSELVES.
BRING MY BABY BACK. HOW CAN U RUIN SOMEONES LIFE
LIKE THAT. I WAS CRYING ON THE LAST 2 EPISODES. THIS
IS. NOT. FAIRRRRR. FFFFCKKKKK. AND THE GLASSES KID MUST
BE THE MOST ANNOYING TYPE OF CHARACTER EVER
A COWARD WITH NO B*LLS. A SPINELESS CREATURE.
DISGUSTING.
park jihoons acting tho. top NOCH. well done. I was totally captivated
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How perfect is this drama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have seen hundreds of dramas but nothing come close to the ML's acting skills in this one. I wasn't a huge fan of the ML before but after this wow......... respect.All casts are exceptional but Park Ji hoon sets the bar little more higher. In k-dramas, generally they all have a bad habit of having a 'liberal democratic ' way of punishment. Basically just humiliation for the accused. But for the victims those are just ways to say even if you were at the wrong end of the barrel, you cannot and will not have the same power/choice as them. But this drama rewrites everything and that's exactly what sets this one apart from others.
I really wanted to add some recommendation but then nothing came to my mind. Nothing of the same genre came close to this series as a comparison.
So excited looking forward to season 2.
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A weak boy can be powerful if he's with his friends who are perfect match for him
I really appreciate the dramas like this,the story, acting, action everything is looks so realistic.About story, there's no doubt about it that the story is so different from other school dramas I watched so far until now. The story simplifies how friendship can change a person and turns him into a totally different person.
About acting, Sometimes I thought that it's not a drama, that's a real life. Everytime in every scene it really looks so realistic. Jihoon really did a great job and worked so hard in his every action and emotions. Hyun-Wook is also so good in acting,this is my first time watching him. He learned biking even when he felt scary, whatever he's too good. I would like to see him more active from now on.
About music,it was quite good. The intro song is really good. But more than the intro song, I would like to listen the song which was played on the end of the episode 7.
About Binge watch, actually you will understand the story in one go,so don't need to watch again. For me this is actually hard to watch again because it's full of emotion. Everytime I saw Shi-Eun's face in the drama that made me sad always.
Overall it's too good. Jihoon deserves a award for his acting skills. I hope more people discover this amazing drama and watch it.
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really good watch it
i really loved this drama- the plot is so interesting and the acting is on point. this drama made me smile and cry and i really love it. i do have a little sour taste in my mouth after soo ho, who is never confirmed dead but apparently never makes another appearance in the webtoon, however the ending sets this show up perfectly for a season two based on the start of the webtoon on the webtoon app (i think the first part of the manhwa was cut out for webtoon i’m not sure tho) i’m real sad about soo ho but this drama is greatWas this review helpful to you?
