Weak Hero (2022)

At first, I wanted to give it 8 stars

I'm going to be frank and say that weak hero class is not a drama that stands out, but the emotions I felt watching this consequently lead me to giving this a slightly higher rating than I initially planned. If you know me, my favorite type of story is one that makes me cry uncontrollably to the point where I have to pause and rethink my whole life. This was exactly what I needed.

Starting off with the bromance between Shi Eun and Soo Ho, I think I loved that part the most. The way they would sacrifice themselves for each other just so the other could be safe from harm's way is the sweetest. Though, at the same time a vicious circle of revenge. Their friendship runs THAT deeply. A small detail I noticed is when Soo Ho came by Shi Eun's house after knowing he was beaten and said: "I'm thirsty. Give me some water," hinting to the moment where their relationship started. I was like: "OMG, the parallels!". I also SOBBED at the ending. God, the amount of grief I felt when I thought Soo Ho died. Luckily, he didn't. However, HE ISN'T GONNA APPEAR IN WHC 2??? I'm feeling sad once again. Anyhow, definitely one of the best bromances out there! I do wish we got to see more of them.

The characters are really interesting while simultaneously being the most insufferable people ever. Istg, sometimes (this means always) I just had the urge to slap Beom Seok in the face. I do appreciate his character to a certain extent, but mostly it's just a feeling of hatred. My favorite character would be Shi Eun. At first glance, he looks weak (that's why bullies pick on him). However, he uses his environment to his advantage to incapacitate the ones who beat him up. He was also surprisingly empathetic towards Beom Seok even after finding out he helped almost-killing Soo Ho. Nevertheless, he's not the nicest because how he's using his pen to fight is gruesome. Park Ji Hoon portrayed him amazingly. Now about Soo Ho, I really love him and the nonchalant way he dodges strikes. I love how he's always taking a nap while in every single class that he's in.

Normally, dramas about bullying and fight scenes (I do like fight scenes but not when it's in combination with bullying or when it overrides the plot) are not really my thing. I prefer thrillers, political intrigue and slow-burn romance. Even so, this is an exception.

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Puta merda SENSACIONAL

Meus amigos, que obra de arte.
Um dorama que retrata o bullying escolar de um jeito cru e frio. E também vários outros problemas que foram retratados muito bem.
Simplesmente não sei o que dizer.
A cada episódio que passa as coisas só ficam piores. Eu ficava na expectativa, das coisas melhorarem e todos os problemas acabarem, mas só ficava mais pesado. Só isso foi muito bom, achei muito legal a forma em que foi abordado e de como tudo foi tratado.
É um história incrível, com atuação tão impecáveis que os atores mostraram como se eles realmente estavam sentido aqueles sentimentos.
O dorama é bem pesado, então se vc for sensível a agressão física, bullying e etc recomendo pensar duas vezes antes de assistir. Mas é um dorama ótimo.
Quebrei 6 unhas assistindo, de tanta agonia e ansiedade. Mas valeram a pena.
Enfim, recomendo muito e estou muito ansiosa para a próxima temporada.

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park jihoon is the best actor in the whole k-industry from all aspects ?????

this drama need no detailed review... just one sentence... PERFECT! WATCH IT !! YOULL NOT REGRET!! EVERYTHING IS MIND BLOWING
the storyline... the casting... the direction... the ost...the visuals.... oh my god....
and the EXPRESSIONS park jihoon is a fantastic actor he acts from very part of his body.... his eyes.... delivers dialogues of its own and everything about the series will drop your jaw!! you'll grow to hate the villains cause they're that great in their role... it will relate to youth in many aspects and the damage of constant urge to control the emotions ...oh Mai God there no words just wowowowoowowowowowowo

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A história mais dolorida que já assisti

Um drama extremamente forte, sensível e impactante. Weak hero teve um efeito sobre mim que eu não esperava ter, me causou ânsia, angústia, medo, surpresa e ódio. Toda a história é um emarranhado de coisas que eram pra dar certo e deram MUITO errado, e isso prende demais quem tá assistindo, isso foi o que aconteceu comigo também.
A história desses três amigos foi uma das coisas mais tristes e doloridas que eu vi, e não tô falando apenas das cenas que realmente causavam dores físicas (as de violência) mas também aquelas que nos aflingiam pelo simples fato de que a amizade deles ia se esvaindo e se quebrando cada vez mais. Sieun eu vou te guardar no meu coração, eu quero te ver mais sorrir nessa nova temporada e espero que sohoo esqueça de tudo e viva. Bum seok foi o que mais errou, o que tinha tudo pra tentar mudar sua história ao encontrar os dois meninos mas não, o ódio o consumiu e ele ficou cego, talvez a história dele seja a mais triste. Esse drama me fez ver tudo de uma nova perspectiva. Jihoon você é um ator foda.

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GREAT WATCH!!!

"Weak Hero Class 1" offers a refreshing take on the typically intense theme of school bullying in Korean dramas. Unlike many others in this genre that can be emotionally taxing, this drama manages to balance intensity with a sense of empowerment and justice. Yeon Shi Eun, the fearless male lead, stands out as a small but mighty protagonist who uses his wit to outsmart bullies, even when physically overpowered. His journey intertwines with Ahn Soo Ho, a skilled fighter, and Oh Beom Seok, a transfer student escaping bullying.

However, Beom Seok's character takes a frustrating turn due to his deep-seated insecurities, causing rifts among friends and leading to serious consequences, particularly for Soo Ho. The story explores themes of loyalty, revenge, and the complexities of teenage relationships amidst adversity. It portrays Shi Eun's unyielding determination to protect his friends and confront injustice head-on, even in a new school where challenges await.

The drama captivates with its compelling characters and intense confrontations, though not without its heart-wrenching moments. Shi Eun's moral compass, while strong against bullies, raises questions about the limits of justice and forgiveness. The narrative builds anticipation for future developments, promising a continuation that fans eagerly await in the upcoming season.

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This was sooo good the actors played their characters well especially park ji hoon like when he slapped himself I felt it.

Beom seok was a prick with a inferiority complex who took out his family problems and his insecurities on others.

Si eun was a psycho and I loved it the look in his eyes was perfect to show how much of a psycho he is. At least he's a good friend who fought for hi friends unlike Beom seok

Soo ho is such a good friend who will do whatever it takes to protect his friends and I love that.

I'm convinced that the bullies had nothing to do with their lives so they bully kids whom they feel inferior to (most talking about yeong bin)

The only problem I have with this drama is that it is too short I need more soo I can protect my sanity. If the directors don't release a season 2 we gonna fight. I highly recommend this drama to ppl who like this kind of genre and those who don't like this kind of genre this series may be an opening to this genre

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Recomendada si no te importa que el 90% sean peleas y 100% amistad preciosa.

*TW: Bullying, peleas, un poco de sangre, maltrato.*

Soy de las que le dan cierta grima tantas peleas tan fuertes, pero no hasta el punto de no poder verlo, así que si no es lo tuyo, esta no es tu serie, ya que son palizas en cada episodio.

Me encantan las series sobre la amistad y esta claramente lo es. Quiero muchísimo a Sieun y Sooho y hacen sus papeles increíblemente bien. El hecho de que Sooho es el único que consigue sacarle UNA sonrisa a Sieun... MI CORAZÓN. Y el personaje de Beomseok, increíble y el actor es que lo ha hecho perfecto.

Aviso de que te va a dar mucha rabia todo, te vas a cabrear y tu misme vas a querer pegar a todo el mundo jajajaja

La historia no es súper profunda, pero te muestra un poco el background de cada personaje principal y por lo que leí por ahí, es algo que no hacen en el webtoon.

No le pongo 10 por la falta de realismo. ¿Con tremendas palizas como no están todos muertos? jajaja ¿O al menos que lleguen a clase con algo más que unas tiritas y con suerte, una escayola? jajaja

Pero entiendo que al ser una adaptación de un webtoon, este tipo de webtoons no son lo más realistas, igual que en mangas o animes. Se dan palizas y casi nunca pasa anda grave jajaja

El final tuve que buscar en google exactamente que pasó en una cosa, porque hay una escena que te deja como... wait, pero... ¿ha pasado o no? Pero el último capítulo es una PASADA. En ese sí veréis más sangre.

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Painful But Beautiful Watch

I've held off watching this drama for a while now, mostly because I didn't catch it while it was airing. Then I kept wondering all this time if it actually lives up to the hype or is it just because of the cast. Truth be told, it's definitely worth the hype. It's beautifully made -- from the story to the acting, it was just perfect. I've actually read the first few chapters of Weak Hero on webtoon way before the drama came out, so my expectations were really high. Boy, did they jump over my expectations.

Now, let's get down to the review. The story was just made so realistically. Normally, I don't necessarily resonate with negatively developed characters, but Beom Seok's character touched my heart deeply. I know, he's like the most hated character because of what he did, but I completely understand where he's coming from. Although immoral actions are inexcusable, his story is truly one of a kind. I say this as I've also been in his position before -- the 'leftover' friend with no one to turn to. It's suffocating, especially when you'd just transferred schools. I've been there. When he tried to look for different 'friends', I understood it all too well. Everyone, if they were in his place, would do the same thing. The people you thought were your friends made you feel like a lost dog tagging along every time. Yes, they might not have meant it, but to Beom Seok, it was. Considering that he was bullied heavily to the point he had to receive therapy, it must have been so painful to see yourself be 'replaced' by someone else in your friend group. Just like what Si Eun had said, Beom Seok was feeling lonely. But to put it into Suho's perspective, it was also something to be angry about. I think what had to be done was for Beom Seok to explain what he truly felt to them, because clearly the other two saw him as a friend they treasured. However, that's totally easier said than done. The scene where Beom Seok hid in his closet, surrounded by children's toys was heartbreaking. It's like we could see that he never really got to escape his childhood trauma from his father's abuse and to the school bullying.

Aside from Beom Seok, I loved Si Eun's character a lot. He went from being an emotionless block that cared about his academic performance to a fearless person that loved his friends more than anything else, despite what they have done. Ji Hoon outdid himself with this one, truly. I was actually expecting an average performance from him, since he's an idol that trainedmore on performing rather than acting. The scene where he first attacked Yeong Bin was jaw-dropping. And even more so for the scene when he punched the glass window in the last episode. He truly embodied his character, not just acted as Si Eun, but really became him. It was like I wasn't seeing the cute member from WANNA ONE, but a student that had gone through so much. I'm looking forward to his acting in the second season!
Choi Hyunwook did well too. His character was static, in my opinion, though. There wasn't any development, but he was a catalyst for both of his friends' development. I loved the trio.

I really think this drama was very well made. It was very painful, especially the ending. I think there should've been a better closure, especially for Beom Seok, but I guess that'll have to wait for the next season.

I highly recommend this drama. Aside from the violence and foul language, it's an excellent drama that holds true life lessons.

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