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Somewhat Disappointing
Ive watched a ton of kdramas, including plenty of action-packed ones, so I was really hyped for Weak Hero Class 1 when I finally got around to it—especially with its sky-high rating on MDL. I expected something groundbreaking.
The first few episodes hooked me, particularly the arc with Gil-su (Kim Gil-soo) as the villain. It felt grounded, intense, and the fights were brutal in a realistic way. But after that storyline wraps up, things slow way down and start feeling over-the-top compared to the more restrained early vibe. The pacing drags in the latter half, and the drama leans into melodrama that didn’t land for me.
Character-wise, I only really connected with Su-ho (Ahn Soo-ho)—his energy and loyalty carried a lot for me. The others just didn’t click; I found myself not caring much about what happened to them, which made the emotional beats fall flat. That said, the action scenes are still solid (great choreography and intensity), and the acting is strong across the board—especially from the leads.
It’s decent overall, and I can see why some people love it for the themes of bullying, friendship, and survival. But for me, it’s nowhere near an 8-9+ rated show. Highly overrated compared to other action/youth kdramas I’ve seen. If you’re into grounded school violence thrillers early on, give it a shot, but temper expectations for the second half.
The first few episodes hooked me, particularly the arc with Gil-su (Kim Gil-soo) as the villain. It felt grounded, intense, and the fights were brutal in a realistic way. But after that storyline wraps up, things slow way down and start feeling over-the-top compared to the more restrained early vibe. The pacing drags in the latter half, and the drama leans into melodrama that didn’t land for me.
Character-wise, I only really connected with Su-ho (Ahn Soo-ho)—his energy and loyalty carried a lot for me. The others just didn’t click; I found myself not caring much about what happened to them, which made the emotional beats fall flat. That said, the action scenes are still solid (great choreography and intensity), and the acting is strong across the board—especially from the leads.
It’s decent overall, and I can see why some people love it for the themes of bullying, friendship, and survival. But for me, it’s nowhere near an 8-9+ rated show. Highly overrated compared to other action/youth kdramas I’ve seen. If you’re into grounded school violence thrillers early on, give it a shot, but temper expectations for the second half.
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