To be honest, I started watching this drama because of the criticism it received. I wanted to see if the criticism was justified. Episodes 1–6 felt empty, and I almost gave up. Then I watched the trailer for episode 7, and it looked promising, so I decided to give the drama another chance.
However, when episode 7 aired, it felt like nothing special. Once again, I watched the trailer for episode 8, thinking it might be better. But when I finally watched episode 8—OMG! I really couldn't stand it any longer.
I watched episode 9 at 1.75× speed, but nothing about the drama impressed me. Now, I understand why it has low ratings and so much criticism. I think I’ll drop this drama.
Such dramas always make me wonder if such things do REALLY exist in some Korean highschools because I swear I…
Unfortunately, school bullying in Korea is not just fiction. There have been real cases of severe bullying, including physical violence, extortion, and even worse crimes. Some groups like 'Iljin' are known for such behavior in schools. Many victims suffer in silence because reporting it can lead to more trouble.
This drama is not meant to be realistic at all. The text on screen, the comedic tone, heck the whole plot, is…
"You missed my point. I was talking about the fight—I mean, the fight involves superpowers. I thought it was going to be realistic, like the drama Weak Hero, but the fight felt more like an anime fight."
Episodes 1 and 2 were really good. The pacing was fast, and I would rate them a 9.0.
But after watching episodes 3 and 4, I was kind of disappointed because his fights didn’t make sense. I mean, he punched a guy, and the guy was sent flying into the wall. Then he punched him again while he was against the wall, and the wall broke. I thought it was going to be like Weak Hero, with more realistic fights, but instead, the fights feel more like an anime or superhero movie. Is he Saitama or what?
The teacher is kinda useless. She acts without thinking and just ends up being a burden to them. Plus, she talks way too much with all the preaching.
I don’t understand why some people say Season 2 is boring and bad, claiming that Season 1 was better.
For me, both seasons are good in their own way.
Season 1 feels more like a mystery puzzle. As we watch, we don’t know what’s going on, what will happen next, how many will survive, or who is behind everything. It builds strong points of view for certain characters, with emotional and sad scenes. The games are thrilling, dark, and unpredictable, which makes it so captivating.
Season 2, on the other hand, focuses more on Player 456’s revenge and his attempt to stop the game. By this point, we already know what’s happening, but we get to see other perspectives, like those of the Pink Guards, the Recruiter, and the Frontman as Player 001. There’s less focus on the players’ POVs because there are many important supporting characters. However, the unique aspect of this season is how it introduces "new characters," like a mother and son, a transgender character, a pregnant girl, a drug addict, and even a shaman auntie.
To be honest, I prefer Season 2 because it’s more colorful and enjoyable to watch. They include humor, comedic scenes, and funny characters, which make it more entertaining. The atmosphere of the games is also different. For example, in Game 2, everyone seems more cheerful, while Game 3 is incredibly satisfying, almost like an "eargasm." It became iconic when they included the song “둥글게 둥글게” during the scene with Thanos and his friends. That song stuck in my head and even went viral.
Some people said the ending of Season 2 was bad. Personally, I don’t think it’s an ending—it feels more like a “to be continued.”
I can’t wait for Season 3 and hope it’s even better!
The story is average for me, and the comedy is just okay. I don't know if I should continue watching season 2 or not. It's not a very good drama—just mid.
Watching this feels like a rollercoaster. Sometimes it’s great, especially during the fight or attack scenes, but it gets boring when it dives into political discussions.
The main character is portrayed as too naive, which I didn’t like. Also, during the fight scenes, the camera work feels chaotic, almost like there’s an earthquake. It’s overly dramatic.
I’m also tired of constantly guessing who the villain is. The plot twists just keep piling up, and it’s hard to figure out who’s really behind everything.
I watched the trailer and thought it would be like a Hollywood movie with amazing CGI and an engaging plot, but it wasn’t. It was kind of disappointing. This drama feels more like a societal message than anything else.
It’s good, but there’s too much repetitive action—characters constantly trying to attack or make each other fall. Honestly, it took me two months to finish because the heavy drama genre felt overwhelming. It’s not terrible, but it’s not great either.
I don’t know if it’s good, but I don’t like how the five main characters feel flat in terms of action and expression. It makes the pacing really slow. However, I loved the car chase scene—it was really cool.
To be honest, I started watching this drama because of the criticism it received. I wanted to see if the criticism was justified. Episodes 1–6 felt empty, and I almost gave up. Then I watched the trailer for episode 7, and it looked promising, so I decided to give the drama another chance.
However, when episode 7 aired, it felt like nothing special. Once again, I watched the trailer for episode 8, thinking it might be better. But when I finally watched episode 8—OMG! I really couldn't stand it any longer.
I watched episode 9 at 1.75× speed, but nothing about the drama impressed me. Now, I understand why it has low ratings and so much criticism. I think I’ll drop this drama.
And I laughed so much at the part, '사실... 저 가민이 애기...'
But after watching episodes 3 and 4, I was kind of disappointed because his fights didn’t make sense. I mean, he punched a guy, and the guy was sent flying into the wall. Then he punched him again while he was against the wall, and the wall broke. I thought it was going to be like Weak Hero, with more realistic fights, but instead, the fights feel more like an anime or superhero movie. Is he Saitama or what?
The teacher is kinda useless. She acts without thinking and just ends up being a burden to them. Plus, she talks way too much with all the preaching.
For me, both seasons are good in their own way.
Season 1 feels more like a mystery puzzle. As we watch, we don’t know what’s going on, what will happen next, how many will survive, or who is behind everything. It builds strong points of view for certain characters, with emotional and sad scenes. The games are thrilling, dark, and unpredictable, which makes it so captivating.
Season 2, on the other hand, focuses more on Player 456’s revenge and his attempt to stop the game. By this point, we already know what’s happening, but we get to see other perspectives, like those of the Pink Guards, the Recruiter, and the Frontman as Player 001. There’s less focus on the players’ POVs because there are many important supporting characters. However, the unique aspect of this season is how it introduces "new characters," like a mother and son, a transgender character, a pregnant girl, a drug addict, and even a shaman auntie.
To be honest, I prefer Season 2 because it’s more colorful and enjoyable to watch. They include humor, comedic scenes, and funny characters, which make it more entertaining. The atmosphere of the games is also different. For example, in Game 2, everyone seems more cheerful, while Game 3 is incredibly satisfying, almost like an "eargasm." It became iconic when they included the song “둥글게 둥글게” during the scene with Thanos and his friends. That song stuck in my head and even went viral.
Some people said the ending of Season 2 was bad. Personally, I don’t think it’s an ending—it feels more like a “to be continued.”
I can’t wait for Season 3 and hope it’s even better!
The main character is portrayed as too naive, which I didn’t like. Also, during the fight scenes, the camera work feels chaotic, almost like there’s an earthquake. It’s overly dramatic.
I’m also tired of constantly guessing who the villain is. The plot twists just keep piling up, and it’s hard to figure out who’s really behind everything.
Honestly, it took me two months to finish because the heavy drama genre felt overwhelming. It’s not terrible, but it’s not great either.