My Strange Hero
2018
Original language: Korean
- drama
- comedy
- mystery
The story
When Kang Bok-Soo was a high school student, he was falsely accused of committing violence and kicked out of school. This was caused by his first love Son Soo-Jung and a male student Oh Se-Ho. Kang Bok-Soo is a now an adult, but his life has not gone smoothly. To get revenge on Son Soo-Jung and Oh Se-Ho, he returns to the same high school as a student. The environment at the school has changed and Kang Bok-Soo gets involved in unexpected cases.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy school corridors and warm classroom interiors, with the crisp daylight and tidy framing typical of Korean network drama, give it a polished, approachable surface. Lighter comic beats sit alongside a simmering, slow-burning grudge, and the score leans on bouncy pop cues and sentimental piano during quieter romantic moments. Vibe: wry, bittersweet, and playful, with a teasing undercurrent of injustice. It suits a relaxed evening on the couch, a weekend binge, or a comfort watch when you want drama with a sense of humor. Pacing is episodic and brisk, with mystery-of-the-week twists between longer emotional scenes. The central arc follows a wronged young man who turns his resentment into something more complicated, softening as old wounds meet new allies. Violence is present but restrained: a few physical confrontations and school-yard scuffles, with no gore and little graphic cruelty. Romance and sexual content stay mild. Made for viewers who enjoy high school nostalgia, redemption stories, and romantic comedy with a little suspense.
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