Top 8 Kdrama like Weak Hero

Top 8 Kdrama like Weak Hero in 2025 | School Action,Thrilling, Revenge

Looking for K-dramas like Weak Hero Class 1? Here are the top 8 Korean dramas packed with school action, revenge, and emotional storytelling. From intense fights to powerful underdog heroes, these K-dramas deliver the same dark, thrilling energy fans loved in Weak Hero. Perfect for viewers who enjoy high-school battles, friendship, and raw determination.

1. Brave Citizen

A former boxing champion turned substitute teacher, So Si-min, is forced to face her violent past when she witnesses brutal bullying at school. Instead of staying quiet, she becomes a masked vigilante, fighting injustice from the shadows.

Why Watch It: It’s a female-led version of Weak Hero — same righteous rage and impactful punches. Delivers a mix of thrilling action and heartfelt emotion. Perfect for viewers who love underdog redemption arcs.

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2. Bitch x Rich

Kim Hye-in, a scholarship student, witnesses a murder tied to an elite high school. To stay safe, she transfers into that same prestigious academy and clashes with Baek Je-na, the ruthless “queen bee.” What follows is a psychological war between rich and poor.

Why Watch It: Think Weak Hero meets Penthouse — psychological, twisted, and stylish. Strong female leads and sharp class commentary make this a standout short-form drama.

Availabe on Prime Video

3. All of Us Are Dead

At Hyosan High School, a deadly virus outbreak turns students into zombies. Trapped inside, the surviving students must fight for their lives and humanity as friendships and betrayals unfold amid the chaos.

Why Watch It: A survival story that doubles as a brutal metaphor for youth and isolation. High tension, emotional depth, and incredible acting. A must-watch for fans of dark school thrillers.

Avalable on Netflix

4. Undercover High School

A seasoned NIS (intelligence) agent goes undercover as a high school student to track down missing national treasures. Along the way, he reconnects with a teacher from his past and becomes entangled in the chaos of school life.

Why Watch It: Combines humor, spy mystery, and school life in a unique twist. Perfect for fans who want a lighter but still thrilling vibe after Weak Hero. The “grown man in school” concept adds fresh, comic-action energy.

Availabe on Prime Video

5. High School Return of a Gangster

When a depressed student takes his own life, a middle-aged gangster’s soul mysteriously swaps into the boy’s body. Using his fighting skills and street smarts, the gangster seeks revenge against the bullies who destroyed the boy’s life.

Why Watch It: A brilliant body-swap revenge concept with emotional depth. Brutal yet heartfelt — perfect for Weak Hero fans craving another dark hero story. Combines gangster grit with high-school realism.

Availabe on Prime Video

6. ONE: High School Heroes

Kim Ui-gyeom, a top student who can’t stand bullying, teams up with Kang Yoon-ki to form a masked vigilante group known as “High School Heroes.” Together, they expose corruption and defend victims in a school ruled by fear.

Why Watch It: Gives strong Weak Hero vibes with a team-based vigilante concept. Tackles corruption, abuse of power, and moral courage. Light romance + high-stakes school battles = perfect balance.

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7. Friendly Rivalry

Two students, Je-yi and Seul-gi, compete fiercely in academics and popularity — hiding jealousy behind fake smiles. It’s less violent than Weak Hero but captures the same psychological tension and social pressure of school hierarchies.

Why Watch It: Focuses on emotional and intellectual battles instead of physical fights. Great for fans of Study Group or My ID Is Gangnam Beauty. Explores friendship versus competition in modern school culture.

Available on Netflix

8. Study Group

Yoon Ga-min dreams of entering Korea’s top university — but he’s surrounded by delinquents. To survive, he forms a “study group” that uses both brains and fists to overcome every challenge.

Why Watch It: A realistic look at Korean academic pressure. Balances action and emotional storytelling beautifully. Adapted from the hit webtoon, it’s perfect for fans of Weak Hero and Lookism.

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