ONE: High School Heroes (2025) is a South Korean action-drama about Kim Eui-gyeom, a top student enduring severe bullying and domestic abuse, who transforms with fellow students into the masked vigilante group "High School Heroes" to fight school violence, challenging the school's hierarchy by unleashing their hidden fighting skills and suppressed anger. Led by the strategic Kang Yoon-ki, they protect victims, with Eui-gyeom discovering his own powerful combat abilities, navigating a darker path, and confronting enemies.
This trailer gives a preview of the drama's action and themes:
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Drama Dubu
YouTube • 23 May 2025
Key Plot Points:
Protagonist's Struggle: Eui-gyeom, initially a model student focused on academics, is tormented by bullies and abuse from his father, leading to a life-altering decision.
Formation of Heroes: He teams up with Kang Yoon-ki, who recognizes his raw fighting talent, to form the masked "High School Heroes".
Fighting School Violence: The group confronts bullies and aims to overturn the existing power structure, protecting victims of school violence.
Hidden Talents & Rage: The story explores the characters' hidden anger and fighting prowess as they become masked vigilantes, with Eui-gyeom embracing his abilities.
Webtoon Adaptation: The series is based on a webtoon, developing the main character's backstory and adapting the source material for a gritty, high-stakes drama.
This video provides a recap of the first few episodes, introducing the main characters and their motivations:
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Professional But Practical♟
YouTube • 1 Jun 2025
Themes:
Justice & Vengeance: Standing up against overwhelming odds and the cycle of violence.
Identity: A model student finding a darker, more powerful side of himself.
Hope & Despair: Balancing intense action with underlying messages of hope and resilience.
You can watch a review of the drama that discusses its themes and character development:
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