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Weak Hero Class 1

Original title: Yakhanyeongung
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2022–
  • TV-MA
  • 40m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
18K
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POPULARITY
442
40
Weak Hero Class 1 (2022)
Yeon Shi-eun is a model student, who ranks at the top at his school. Physically, he appears like a weak boy, but, by using his smarts, tools, and psychology, he fights against violence that takes place inside and outside of his school.
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Yeon Shi-eun is a model student, who ranks at the top at his school. Physically, he appears like a weak boy, but, by using his smarts, tools, and psychology, he fights against violence that ... Read allYeon Shi-eun is a model student, who ranks at the top at his school. Physically, he appears like a weak boy, but, by using his smarts, tools, and psychology, he fights against violence that takes place inside and outside of his school.Yeon Shi-eun is a model student, who ranks at the top at his school. Physically, he appears like a weak boy, but, by using his smarts, tools, and psychology, he fights against violence that takes place inside and outside of his school.

  • Stars
    • Park Ji-hoon
    • Hong Kyung
    • Choi Hyun-wook
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    442
    40
    • Stars
      • Park Ji-hoon
      • Hong Kyung
      • Choi Hyun-wook
    • 123User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes16

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    Jo Han-chul
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    Yoon Jung-Hoon
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    10priyagoswami-94472

    This series has blown my mind. Hands down !! Must watch.! Dont even think twice.

    I went into this show for a normal korean highschool genre but what I got is way beyond I could have imagine. I directly watched it without synopsis and trailer and yes it has just blown my mind.

    Many K dramas have touched the subject of bullying but none were like this.

    This show has gone to the depth of the reality. This shows depicts what happen when one does not give in to the bullying. What happens when one actually fights back.

    This show puts forward two aspects of friendship. The one where you can give your life for your friend. And the one where you can also take life of your friend.

    MUST WATCH !!!!!!!!!

    POV - Binge it.
    10imdbfan-7596256975

    Season 2 of Weak Hero Class Left Me Speechless - Season 3 Is a Must

    I honestly don't have enough words to describe how much Season 2 of Weak Hero Class meant to me. It's rare to find a show that hits so hard emotionally while still delivering intense action and brilliant storytelling. Every episode had me completely hooked - I felt every punch, every tear, and every quiet moment. The characters grew in ways I didn't expect, and I found myself caring about them even more than before.

    This season wasn't just good - it was unforgettable. You can feel the passion and effort behind every scene. That's why I truly believe a Season 3 isn't just something fans want - it's something we need. There's still so much more to explore, and I hope the creators know just how powerful this series is.
    8Charlie-03

    He doesn't throw punches. He throws consequences.

    This isn't your typical high school drama.

    No crushes. No fluff. Just grit, trauma, and survival.

    Yeon Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon) is the kind of character who looks weak-skinny, pale, top student-but when cornered, he becomes terrifyingly strategic. He fights not with fists, but with intellect and intent. Every move is calculated. Every blow has purpose.

    He's not just fighting bullies-he's fighting a system that rewards cruelty and punishes silence.

    --- Why It Hits So Hard:

    Brutal realism: The fights are short, messy, and raw. You feel every hit.

    Cinematic quality: It looks and sounds like a film, not a web series.

    Three-dimensional characters: You're not watching good guys vs. Bad guys. You're watching flawed boys forced to grow up fast.

    Themes: Power, loyalty, betrayal, and the violence beneath the surface of society.

    --- What Stays With You

    The friendship between Si-eun, Su-ho, and Beom-seok?

    Heartbreaking.

    It starts as a glimmer of hope-and ends in pure devastation.

    The transformation of Beom-seok is a masterclass in how trauma mutates into something darker when ignored.

    --- Standout Performances:

    Park Ji-hoon (Si-eun): Cold, precise, yet quietly emotional. A revelation.

    Choi Hyun-wook (Su-ho): The loyal bruiser with a soft heart.

    Hong Kyung (Beom-seok): Possibly the most complex and tragic arc.

    --- This show isn't about glorifying violence.

    It's about what people become when no one protects them.

    And in that silence, how some people rise-while others fall.

    If you're tired of polished heroes and one-dimensional villains, Weak Hero Class 1 punches through the clichés and leaves a lasting bruise.

    It's not just a show. It's a gut check.
    9soeprijo19

    I will never see a pen the same way again

    The story is typical. Some rascals bully other weak students in school. But don't give up on that, because our protagonist, Yeon Si Eun, although has a weak physic, has a brilliant mind in fighting comparable to Sherlock Holmes (2009 and 2011) type of fighting skill.

    Si Eun fought bullies with his wits and will. And along the way, he picked up some new friends. Soo Hoon, Beom Seok and Young Yi joined Si Eun to end bullying in their school. And when they thought it was over, something happened among themselves that beyond anything they could prepared for.

    I binged watching this last night. A full 8 episodes of brawl, friendship, love and betrayal. And I just can't wait for season 2 already!

    Excellent 9/10.
    10mmjcatherine

    The writing, the directing, the acting - pure magic!

    This is the first time in a long time that I haven't been able to stop thinking about a show!

    I'm a huge fan of silent storytelling, and this show is full of it! So much of the storytelling and emotions are conveyed through subtle images and the actors' faces, rather than through words. The three leads are particularly good at this. There are tons of cool fight scenes, but the quiet, still moments are some of my absolute favorites.

    I've seen plenty of great big budget shows with casts full of high profile actors, but sometimes shows like this are even better, in my opinion. It's the magic of really great writing, directing, and acting.

    A heartbreaking and beautiful show. Absolutely brilliant.

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      Based on Manhwa/Webtoon/Webcomic "Yakhanyoungwoong" written by Seo Pae-Seu & illustrated by Kim Jin-Seok (first published from May 5, 2018 via Naver).

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • iQiyi
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    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Weak Hero
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      40 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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