5 Action-Revenge K-Dramas Recommendation If You Like ‘Weak Hero’

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Loved "Weak Hero" and looking for more action-revenge dramas? Then this article is for you!

From "Revenge of Others" to "Extracurricular," here are 5 drama recommendations for more intense and satisfying fight scenes.

1. 'Revenge of Others'

"Revenge of Others" has been increasing its popularity since its premiere. Starring Shin Ye Eun and Park Solomon, the Disney+ drama introduces the journey of a 19-year-old high school student, Ok Chan Mi. She used to be a shooter for a high school team in Busan but decided to transfer to Seoul as she chases after the truth related to her brother's death.

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During her journey, she gets entangled with Ji Soo Heon. Playing as a "Dark Hero" on behalf of bullied students, he takes revenge for their perpetrators.

This has 12 episodes in total and currently airs every Wednesday.

2. 'The King of Pigs'

Adapted from the 2011 anime remake, "The Kings of Pigs" tells the story of Hwang Kyung Min, who was traumatized by school violence 20 years ago. He hides those feelings for the past years and now enjoys life with his wife.

However, all the traumas began to reappear when he got involved in an unexpected case.

This drama was released in March of this year on TVING and stars three brilliant actors namely Kim Dong Wook, Kim Sung Kyu, and Chae Jung An.

3. 'Extracurricular'

Netflix's origins series stars Kim Dong Hee, Park Ju Hyun, and Jung Da Bin. The story revolves around Ji Soo, dubbed a model high school student. To afford his university tuition fee, he makes a bad choice. That wrong move leads him to a serious crime.

Gyu Ri and Min Hee who attend the same schools as Ji Soo also get involved in the crime.

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Netflix Korea

4. 'Alice, the Final Weapon'

Making it on the list is this Watcha series. Gyeol Wool (played by Park Se Wan) is a mysterious transfer high school student. Little did others know, she is a killer.

At her new school, she meets Yeo Reum (Song Geon Hee), who suffers from trauma. Their life changes when they are chased by a criminal organization.

5. 'How to Buy a Friend'

Starring Lee Shin Young and Shin Seung Ho, "How to Buy a Friend" depicts the story of Park Chan Hong, an ordinary high school student. He doesn't have any specific dreams but has a talent for writing.

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He became a classmate of Heo Don Hyeok, who is not interested in studying and works to pay for his living expenses.

One day, Don Hyeok saves Chan Hong from a school bully, which signals the beginning of their friendship.

To pay for his rent, Don Hyeok borrows money from Chan Hong. He lends him the money, but it was supposed to pay for his private institute fee.

Chan Hong got kicked out of his home and no place to go. He ends up living with Heo Don Hyeok.

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Shai Collins wrote this.

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