Weak Hero Class 1

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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Slightly overhyped

The main highlight of the show is our actors and particularly our three main male leads. They did a fantastic job in their roles for such young folks and were really able to emote well. The other main draw is the bond between two of the male leads and the way their friendship develops so naturally and in raw form.

I can see why this series is so highly rated. A story of bullying in various forms and how people can snap when pushed too far. Then there's the friendship with the lonely ML who did his best to simply keep to himself and for the world to just leave him be versus the sincere ML who would be the first one to make him genuinely smile for the first time. The dialogue between them are also written really well.

But what I didn't like about the series is the plot flow and the situations they kept finding themselves in. It's not that it isn't realistic but there were certain scenes with plot holes and certain people they zoomed in on initially but then just dropped out of the plot completely.

The takeaway from the series and from personal experience - Let insecure people hang out with other insecure people where they'll eventually take themselves out amongst each other. They really aren't worth much investment and they aren't worth feeling sorry for. And if someone is willing to betray you even once for even a minor matter, no matter what the reason, they definitely need to be kept at a distance. But if you're fortunate enough to find a friend like the two MLs, just one of them is worth a lifetime.

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Park Ji Hoon is ahead of his time

I’m not into heavy violence but made an exception this time. i don’t very often watch highschool dramas but also made an exception this time. this is a really good story - the characters are fleshed out and the actors really brought life to them. PJH is ahead of his time. I think he is 22 or 23 in Season 1 - and his acting chops are like that of someone in their mid to upper 30’s. I love his character so much so that I wished happiness for him but I’m afraid he’ll have to graduate HS before he finds it because HS is definitely not going to be remembered as the good old days for him.
hats off to the whole cast and crew!!!
the fight scenes are very realistic - too realistic for me, but like I said I made an exception. I doubt that I will rewatch this one for that reason.

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Personally didn't like it

To be honest, I really didn’t understand the hype around this drama at all. The story mainly revolves around bullying, which, while it is the core theme of the series, also feels like something that appears in almost every K-drama at this point. Personally, I’ve grown quite tired of it. The plot essentially focuses on three friends standing up against this bullying, but it just didn’t feel particularly engaging or fresh to me. I wasn’t a fan of the drama overall and ended up dropping it after episode six. As of now, I don’t plan on picking it up again anytime soon. That being said, I’ve seen a few clips from the second season, and they did catch my interest. I’m definitely willing to give it another chance when I have the time.

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Bromance and Violence

I didn't join the hype when this was aired years ago and only decided to watch when I saw that there was gonna be season 2. Their friendship was really wholesome and I love their bromance, it sucks that it was short-lived. I had hoped all 3 of them will fight the bullies till the end but I guess that would be too cliche.

I hate that the good guys (Si Eun and Su Ho) ended up in worse situations while the bullies got away with it without having to pay for real consequences (except for Si Eun's rampage) And the dad which is the real villain in Beom Seok's life. All because he has power and money. Just like irl huh.

Man, my heart aches for their friendship for what happened to all 3 of them. I wasn't expecting it would turn out the way it did. Also, damn. The episode 8 ending. Give Si Eun a break. He's out of the fire into the frying pan.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to season 2!!

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porque no la había visto antes que onda ??? neta véanla

vi demasiadas ediciones en tiktok pero no le daba la oportunidad porque no me llamaba la atención que fuera sobre estudiantes o tenia el pensamiento que solo fuera el prota sufriendo de bullying pero no, el prota realmente es muy bueno, tiene desarrollo y carácter a su manera (me gusto que a pesar de no ser un suuuper peleador el prota pensaba en que utilizar a su alrededor y la leyes de la física para dar una buena pelea a su oponente) ese detalle me pareció bastante interesante.

tengo un amor-odio con beom seok, no justifico para nada la manera que actuó con su ho porque de verdad que se pasó, como me lo vas a mandar a que tenga un accidente, luego contratar para que le peguen y dejarlo en coma :/ pero neta que hay muchas cosas con las que me identifico con el personaje (lo de mandar a coma nop) la manera en que queria encajar, tener un grupo de amigos, ser notado, eso me hizo sentirme parecida a él. yo creo que si pudieron ser celos, envidia o el pensamiento que tuvo al ver como la tipa yeong rápidamente se relacionaba con su ho y con si eun, como a ella le resultaba facil tener una amistad con ellos (ventajas que tienen los extrovertidos) ahí siento como él beom pensó“porque con ella si y conmigo no” (van a decir que nomas por eso pero siento que el personaje de beom es complejo y necesita ser comprendido, por la vida que llevaba, el bullying y sus inseguridades, eso es lo que lo hizo sentirse y pensar de esa manera)
tambien tenía demasiada empatía por la forma en la que lo trataba su padrastro neta q ojete el viejo

el personaje de su ho me gustó demasiado, la forma en que se relacionó con si eun, su ho era muy optimista a pesar de la vida que tenía (me dio sentimiento saber que dormía en la escuela, se bañaba ahí y en las noches fuera a trabajar) que impulsaba a si eun a hacer cosas que no hacía, los consejos que le daba, que lo defendiera, VIVAN LOS NOVIOS 🗣️ quisiera tener un su ho en mi vida la neta.

me gusto demasiado la relación que tenían los tres, como se fue dando y por el mismo motivo me dolió el saber como acabó, su ho en coma por beom seok y si eun en medio de la situación entre sus dos amigos ;/ neta que extraño a los tres siendo amigos.
OBVIO LLORE DEMASIADO CUANDO SI EUN ESTÁBA EN EL HOSPITAL LLORANDO POR SU HO me destrozo esa escena y jamás olvidaré lo que me hizo sentir (soy una fokin llorona y me pones eso obvio me deja sin estabilidad, ok?)

que buena actuación del prota, realmente me hizo llorar, reflejaba muy bien las emociones que queria transmitir, awww tenía unos ojitos bien tristes (neta que me daban ganas de llorar) obviamente me emocione demasiado cuando lo mire sonreír por primera vez, tambien cuando se entera quienes estuvieron cuando dejaron en coma a su ho y va a buscar a cada uno para pegarles, ufff neta que el coraje se nota demasiado, en esas peleas logra transmitir la furia y sentimiento por lo que le hicieron a su ho, neta que super buen actor, me gustó su actuación:3

pd: esto definitivamente es un bl, verdad? porque había DEMASIADA QUÍMICA entre su ho y si eun, neta que faltó un besote, ya bésense y de paso a mi 🫦

definitivamente lo recomendarían y me lo volvería a ver, buen drama de peleas, así que miralooooo de una que esperas chaval.

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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 Raw, Gritty Look at Youth and Survival”

Weak Hero Class 1 is a gripping drama that stands out for its raw intensity and grounded storytelling. What impressed me most is how it portrays strength not through sheer power, but through intelligence, strategy, and an unrelenting will to survive. The series doesn’t shy away from the darker aspects of school violence, yet it balances those moments with deep character development and bonds of friendship that feel earned. Park Ji-hoon transforms in this role, showing remarkable depth and vulnerability beneath the character’s cold exterior. It’s a hard-hitting watch, but one that leaves a lasting impression about courage, loyalty, and the unseen battles many face.

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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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