History of Weak Hero Class 1 in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2025

Weak Hero Class 1 is a South Korean television series based on the webtoon Weak Hero by Seopass and Kim Jin-seok (Razen). Directed by Yoo Soo-min, Kim Jin-seok, and Park Dan-hee, it stars Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook, and Hong Kyung. The first three episodes premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival in October 2022, and the first season was released on Wavve in November 2022.

2004: Inspiration from Once Upon a Time in High School

In 2004, Kwon Sang-woo's film, Once Upon a Time in High School, inspired Park Ji-hoon. The climax at the end of Episode 8 is a direct homage to the final scene in the latter.

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2010: Inspiration from The Man from Nowhere

In 2010, Won Bin's performance in The Man from Nowhere inspired Park Ji-hoon in creating the gloomy and cold atmosphere of his character.

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2018: Webtoon Publication

In 2018, the Naver webtoon Weak Hero by Seopass and Kim Jin-seok (Razen) was published, which served as the basis for the Weak Hero Class 1 television series.

May 2021: Jaedam Media Announces Co-Production Agreement

In May 2021, Jaedam Media announced that they had reached an agreement with Playlist to co-produce a drama adaptation of the popular Naver webtoon, Weak Hero.

2021: Performances in Other Dramas

In 2021, Director Han Jun-hee noted Park Ji-hoon's performance in At a Distance, Spring Is Green and Choi Hyun-wook's appearances in Taxi Driver and Racket Boys as key factors in their casting for Weak Hero: Class One.

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February 2022: Wavve Unveils Content Lineup

In February 2022, Wavve unveiled their content lineup for 2022, including Weak Hero, scheduled to release in the second half of 2022.

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October 7, 2022: Series Premieres at Busan International Film Festival

On October 7, 2022, Weak Hero Class 1 series premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival in the "Onscreen Section", where three episodes were shown as a world premiere.

October 14, 2022: 27th Busan International Film Festival Concludes

On October 14, 2022, the 27th Busan International Film Festival concluded. The first three episodes of Weak Hero Class 1 had premiered at the festival, which ran from October 5 to October 14, 2022.

November 16, 2022: Drama Press Conference and Production Presentation

On November 16, 2022, the press conference and production presentation for the drama Weak Hero Class 1 was held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul.

November 18, 2022: First Season Release on Wavve

On November 18, 2022, the first season of Weak Hero Class 1 was released on Wavve.

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November 30, 2022: Director Han Jun-hee Discusses Casting Process

On November 30, 2022, Director Han Jun-hee discussed the casting process for Weak Hero: Class One, emphasizing the desire to cast actors with great energy who could lead the next generation of Korean dramas and film.

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December 15, 2022: Choreography Video Release

On December 15, 2022, a choreography video for the second title track, "Brass Knuckle", was released by Prime Kingz.

December 2022: International Airing Confirmation

In December 2022, Viki confirmed Weak Hero Class 1 airing in Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and India, following its release in the United States.

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2022: Critical Acclaim and Recognition

In 2022, Weak Hero Class 1 received critical acclaim, with praise for its balanced characters, realistic action, and thought-provoking themes. It was named "2022 Best K-drama" by The Telegraph.

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