
Stand to protect it.
With the aid of unexpected friends, a gifted but introverted student confronts bullies and violent foes — unaware of how dangerous his world will become.
Status
First Air Date
11/18/2022
Last Air Date
4/25/2025
Number of Seasons
2
Number of Episodes
16
Rating
(346 votes)
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Networks
Overview
With the aid of unexpected friends, a gifted but introverted student confronts bullies and violent foes — unaware of how dangerous his world will become.

North of North
terrapong
3/10
An entire TV show about school bullying. Performances are ok, but there is very little to recommend here as it's been done a thousand times before.
Dean
10/10
What a masterpiece. Weak Hero is a rare 10/10 where not a single second is wasted. Unlike cringe high school romances, this is a raw, brutal look at the cycle of violence, friendship, and the sting of betrayal. Park Ji-hoon’s performance is chilling—seeing a 'weak' student use his brain and surroundings to dismantle bullies is incredibly satisfying. It’s fast-paced, emotionally heavy, and absolutely essential viewing. You must be a very heartless and boring person to not be moved by this story. Beyond the acting, this show proves why Korean media is lightyears ahead of the West right now. While Hollywood is busy ruining every franchise with forced diversity, 'box-ticking' agendas, and corporate crap that kills the soul of the story, Korea focuses on what actually matters: the plot and the characters. They don’t lecture you or try to be 'inclusive' just for the sake of a trend; they just tell a damn good, gritty story. It’s a complete, tight arc that doesn't drag on for 50 seasons of filler. If you want real quality without the Western 'identity' garbage, this is the gold standard."
Trailer | BIFF2022 약한영웅 Class 1 Weak Hero Class 1 | 온 스크린

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