‘Revenge of Others’ & ‘Weak Hero’ Continue To Increase Popularity — Here’s Why
Ongoing dramas "Revenge of Others" and "Weak Hero," which are prohibited to teenagers due to their intense scenes, are still consistently gaining more audience since their respective releases.
'Weak Hero' and 'Revenge of Others' Limit Underage Viewers
"Weak Hero" and "Revenge of Others," which exhibit violence faced by students, were recently released through the OTT platforms Disney+ and Wavve.
Based on a Korean media outlet on November 21, both series depict the stories of teenagers facing various difficulties in school. Though its main plot focused on the youth's experiences, both are unavailable for underage viewers, particularly teenagers, due to extreme violence.
Wavve's "Weak Hero," also known as "Weak Hero Class 1," which premiered on November 18, follows the story of Yeon Si Eun (Park Ji Hoon), the top student in their class. He might look like a weak boy physically, but by using his intelligence, he fights against violence that takes place inside and outside of his school.
Han Joon Hee, who created Netflix's "D.P." which deals with violence in the military, participated in the creating process. The series is directed by newly-debuted director Yoo Soo Min.
Why 'Weak Hero' is a Must-Watch Drama
In particular, "Weak Hero" reminds us of the teenage version of "D.P." that catches our attention while freely moving back and forth between humanism, social issues, humor, and intense messages delivered by each character.
The violence that the main characters face in school is a familiar subject to most of the students, but it tightens the tension with a fast development that goes against expectations. The action scenes and superfluous production also provide a catharsis of well-made action dramas.
Park Ji Hoon, Hong Kyung, Choi Hyun Wook
"Weak Hero" director shared that the series is a story about the growing pains of three friends.
He continued, "There are harmful parts for teenagers, so we can't help it, but everyone in their twenties, thirties, and forties can relate to it because they've been to school."
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Its main leads Park Ji Hoon, Choi Hyun Wook, and Hong Kyung, who are still building a great portfolio in acting are receiving praise for their flawless acting.
'Revenge of Others' Receives Rave Response
Disney+'s original series "Revenge of Others" is also receiving rave responses from the public. This teen drama depicts the journey of Ok Chan Mi (Shin Ye Eun) in finding the truth behind her brother's death.
"Dark Hero" Ji Soo Heon (Park Solomon), who sometimes becomes violent due to his brain tumor, inflicts cruel retaliation on revenge targets. He punishes students who are perpetrators of bullying and violence in their school.
Though there are cliche scene in the story, the drama still has the power in differentiating itself with cool development and outspoken action.
"Revenge of Others" director Kim Yoo Jin said, "We focused on harmonizing the conflicting characteristics of the two genres, revenge and high-teen. There are intense stories, but thanks to the actors, they are doing great in their performance, resulting in viewers enjoying the series."
"Revenge of Others" and "Weak Hero" bring something new to the table that viewers are currently enjoying. Different from other school campus series, these ongoing dramas show violence and give the audience awareness of social issues.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
