Meet ‘Weak Hero Class 1’, the drama released in 2022 that was again the moment among netizens after debuting in the Netflix catalog
Popular among the doramas that take place in school environments, ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ became one of the most popular productions of the week after reaching the Netflix catalog last Tuesday, 25. She, which debuted in 2022 by the WAVVE platform, was directed and written by the filmmaker Yoo soo min.
The series quickly reached the first positions at Netflix charts In Asia, including first place in Malaysia and Thailand, the second placement in the Philippines and Indonesia, and third position among the most watched in South Korea and Vietnam, also having a good audience in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.
Already in the West, specifically in Europe, the drama is in the top 10 in France, Spain, Germany and Italy. While in Brazil, ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ occupies the second position of the “series of the day” classification.
Since its debut, Dorama has received acclamation from both the public and criticism, praised for his narrative and performances of the actors. The series was featured at the 27th Busan International Film Festival, in which the first three episodes were aired, anticipating the following success.
Weak Hero Class 1 ‘plot
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Based on Webtoon ‘Weak Hero’ published in 2018, ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ follows the trajectory of Yeon Si-Eun, played by Park ji-hoon. The student is among the best students in his class and has a unique focus on his studies. However, his school life becomes a true battlefield when he becomes bullies. Physically weak, the protagonist is not intimidated and uses his intelligence and strategy to defend himself.
By his side, ahn Su-ho appear (Choi Hyun-Wook), a skilled school fighter, and Oh Beom-SEOK (Hong Kyung), son of a deputy who faces his own dilemmas. Together, the three form an unexpected friendship to survive the school environment taken by violence.
With the growth of popularity after its arrival at Netflix, expectations for season two increase. The continuation has already received green light, and is due to debut between April and June 2025.
Source: Recreio
