Weak Hero (2022)

I LOVE IT!

I absolutely love this show! It was so GOOD! This will be organized by the RATINGS.

STORY
The story plotline was good, honestly, it was amazing. However the thing I would say is that there was a small part within the series where I was confused I believe it was the story between Bum Soek and Soo Ho. I get the anger that Bum Soek presented as being friends, but I think I was just slightly confused about the friendship. Why was Bum Soek so obsessed with a relationship with Soo Ho? I also think that Bum Soek's story was so GOOD! Like it was played throughout the series which I did like and it ALSO WASN'T FULLY DIRECT, whichI think was amazing.

ACTING
THE ACTING WAS CRAZY! Dude I loved it. The eyes and passion. Especially THE SMILE SCENCE AND THE CRYING SCENCE! It was all crazy and I love the entire cast acting.

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At first i saw how many reviews there were and it was rated 9.1 i must say this was the one of best Korean bromance drama i have watched in 2022 so far. It is about 2 boys being bullied in high school and another boy helps them and that was where their friendships started and there are only 8 episodes I must say for a short drama it is a must watch i loved ever episode and especially the bromace thought the drama i did wish it was bl it could but it did not that is what did not really like. If you are looking for a kdrama with bromance,high school.fights,being the hero this one is for u i must say i loved to watch it. I do not rewatch drama only sometimes but then i will stop watching it half way but i must say i will watch this drama again and there MUST BE A SEASON 2.

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Had to rewatch it immediately after finishing it.

(disclaimer: I haven't read the webtoon... yet!)

This drama made a remarkable job with the casting! It couldn't have been any better.
The acting was out of this world and it was easy to get immersed in the characters immediately, the story is fantastic as well.

The main character is definitely in my top 5 all-time favorites, I love how he was written and how Park Jihoon portrayed his character. Sieun's bond with Sooho is also one of my favorite dynamics ever, their friendship is definitely something.

I'd recommend this drama to anyone that enjoys the genre, you won't be disappointed.

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Every Emotion

I didn't hear about this series until it was over but once I did I dove straight in and didn't look back. I need S2 like yesterday and the fact there's a S2 in the making shows how amazing this series was. For staters, if you're looking for something wholesome and loving, you've come to the wrong place. If you love a good fight scene with blood and broken bones you're going to be right at home!
Everything about this series was cut throat from ep1 and continued to the credits. As someone who takes friendship to the ultimate extreme, I felt more anger and rage than anything. Even though I was really quiet in school I was never bullied but never had many friends, so the ones I had I took care of. I've almost been jumped on the bathroom just for being guilty by association so I understand the fear of being attacked and having to watch your back. Bullying is a worldwide issue and South Korea is probably the best at portraying the brutality of it all, and this series is a prime example. I highly recommend!
Without any hesitation I would've done EVERYTHING the MC did at the end. No Shame!
Enjoy...

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One of the best dramas I have ever watched. The actors portrayed their characters so realistically that I was able to understand them on another level.
The dynamic of the friendship between the main characters could be seen. I really enjoyed the fact that they were willing to do any and everything for each other.
Communication is always the key. A lot of the scenarios could have been dealt with differently with a proper conversation.
This showed that no matter how much some else values you, It really depends on how you value yourself at the end of the day.

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Incredible. This show is deserving of it's almost 10 rating it has. It's super heavy and intense and I found my anxiety and heart rate spiking through the roof every time I watched an episode. It is VIOLENT.. there are fights every episode and they aren't small. I think this drama did a really good job of capturing the feeling and emotion that the kids were facing.. hopelessness.

First I want to give props to all of the actors, but especially Park Ji-Hoon. The way he played Yeon Shi Eun was incredible. The dead look in his eyes when fighting, but the warmth you can see on his face when he's around his friends is such an amazing skill and really added a layer to the overall story. It had me feeling everything for him and wanting him to be happy.

I have not read the webtoon for this, so I had no idea where the story was gonna go and I'm still confused on where things twisted. I usually am good at predicting how things are gonna play out in dramas, but this one had me. Right when I was getting comfortable and starting to like everyone, it throws you a curveball and you can't do anything except let it hit you right in your face.

I also want to point out that I loved the way they did the fighting scenes. I'm usually not one for action, but the way they use how smart he is and what he's studied in the fights itself was really cool and unique in my opinion. It added a really cool layer of knowing what was in his head before he actually acted. Every move was thought out and it made it super interesting.

Dark, emotional and intense.. I honestly can't wait for season 2.

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Solid Show, great first half -> poor second half

Honestly, the show overall was a solid show. One of my favorite aspects of the drama is that the pacing was really satisfying to watch unfold. It never felt like it was too fast nor too slow and did a great job at keeping my entertained throughout. There's not many dramas that I feel like can nail pacing as this one can. In particular, the fast-paced violence in the first half of the drama was especially satisfying, particularly when the bullies received their comeuppance.

While the plot was strong in the first half of the drama, the second half was not as well-executed.

The first half of the story was perfect. The character dynamics, the progression, the overall story was great. Then in the second half of the story the main focus turns to Beom Seok as he shifts into the main antagonist role. Unfortunately, the reasoning behind his villainous turn felt underdeveloped. His jealousy of Young Yi because Soo Ho followed her back on Instagram, while he was not, seemed like a weak catalyst for his actions. I get it, Beom Seok is written as an insecure individual who seeks validation from others. But using 2/3 scenes of Beom Seok stalking Soo Ho's following instead of showing Soo Ho getting closer to Young Yi when they hang out, would have been an example of a more believable way of showcasing jealousy imo. The catalyst for his transformation into the villain of the second half of the drama felt farfetched and unconvincing.

Furthermore, the character development in the second half of the drama was too focused on Beom Seok, which made the rest of the cast feel underdeveloped and less interesting by comparison. During the entirety of the show we get maybe 2 to 3 scenes that gave a good glimpse at Shi Eun's past and maybe 1 line from Soo Ho mentioning his family. We aren't given any reasoning as to why Shi Eun finds comfort in studying at all, nor maybe why Soo Ho got into MMA in the first place or why he stopped. No. Instead we're given so many scenes that showcase the tragic life of Beom Seok's suffering from his assemblyman father. It felt like it was repeated so many times to garnish sympathy points for Beom Seok's actions, but that left the rest of the main cast feeling underdeveloped and uninteresting by that point (in relative comparison). Consequently, the drama lost the balance it had in the first half, and the screen time was not distributed well for the plot it was trying to execute. However, in terms of character depth, this drama did deliver with internally complex characters such as Shi Eun, Beom Seok and even Seok Dae.

I think my main gripe in terms of the characters department was that both of the main characters were given no love in the second half of the show and felt like everything catered to Beom Seok. Beom Seok was always a step ahead, had connections to stronger people, and in the end even got away scot-free. It's crazy how they spent half the drama developing Beom Seok, yet at the end I couldn't care less what happened to him. Overall, just felt like the screen time went towards the wrong things (in the second half).

The acting was spot on by every single cast member. I have nothing but praise for all their efforts and their portrayal of their characters.

Overall, the Weak Hero Class 1 showed promise, but the second half's focus on Beom Seok's development at the expense of the other characters left much to be desired. It is hoped that a second season (if produced) will balance the focus on all of the main characters, allowing the audience to gain a deeper insight into the characters' backgrounds and motivations.

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Before it was released I was confused because Ahn Suho (Stephen Ahn) seems to have the traits of Park Hoomin (Ben Park) while Oh Beomseok ( Bryce Oh) is more like Seo Juntae (Eugene Gale) and I was like where are the others? Alex? Gerard? Rowan? and where the hell is the hot Donald Na?? I really thought they got the names wrong and the story will be very different from the webtoon but well, we really should watch it first and don't judge immediately. When I finished watching the 8 episodes only then I realized that it was Gray's back story all along that's why there is no Eunjang boys and Donald's army. I like how they gave the back story more depth and Stephen was a fighter. They made the trio's friendship so heartbreaking where in the webtoon Gray and Stephen do not have a deep connection with Bryce. The adaptation gave more reason and meaning for Gray's revenge. They made it so hard for him to execute it because of their friendship. I can say that it is one of the great adaptation out there. It was a fresh move to start with the back story to build up the main character because we tend to compare the adaptation and webtoon so this strategy poke my interest and I have no idea what's going to happen next (although Stephen end up with the same fate as in the webtoon). About the acting, the director didn't lie when he said that the cast is 10/10. They all pulled off their characters well and they gave more than they are expected. You definitely should watch it because it is worth it. All episodes are out so you can binge-watch it [and of course watch it on legal sites if you can:)].

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worth watching.

This drama is the prequel for the webtoon so if you're hesitating to watch because you haven't read it yet, you don't have to worry.

This drama is action packed! Every episode kept me at the edge of my seat. There is no dull moment so you'd find yourself clicking for the next episode.

It really portrayed how can harassment and bullying affect someone's actions and behavior. How friendships form and how they fall apart is also very evident in the story. The actors did a phenomenal job in giving life and personality to their characters especially Yeon Sieun and An Sooho. In contrast with Park Jihoon's image as a K-Pop Idol, his cold blank stare can really pierce you through your screen. In the drama, he is often composed, quiet, and confrontational and as a viewer, you'll find yourself grow with him as he navigate his high school life fighting bullies and form friendships. Probably one of my favorite scenes of Sieun and Sooho is when Sieun came early to school nad knowing that Sooho sleeps inside the classroom, he didn't turn on the lights and opened the windows so Sooho can sleep peacefully. A very subtle action but it shows how he is starting to care for Sooho.
It also shows the difference between bullies you respect and bullies you want to strangle through the screen. An Sooho is a very well written character cause it shows how he reasons and how he deals with situations. He's all about "not crossing the line" whether it be through words or actions, he kept up with that principle all throughout.

My adrenaline throughout the whole drama is shooting off the roof and you can't really tell what will happen next.
The 4 hour watch is totally worth it. The OSTs of the drama are all really good. It gives you that nostalgic feeling of being in high school and making memories with your friends.

Definitely a good watch 10/10.

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