"One: High School Heroes" – Is This the Next Must-Watch Webtoon K-Drama After "Weak Hero Class"?

One: High School Heroes webtoon-based high school drama. (Credits: Wavve)

If you're still recovering from the emotional chaos of Weak Hero Class, you're not alone. But there’s a new webtoon-based K-drama making waves this season — One: High School Heroes. And yes, it might just scratch that same itch!

This Wavve original series follows Kim Ui Gyeom (played by rising actor Lee Jung Ha, Moving, 2023), a quiet student with a hidden past and sharp instincts. When he transfers to a notorious school, forcing him into the middle of escalating school violence and mysterious corruption, Ui Gyeom forms an unlikely alliance with classmates who each have their scars. Together, they take on bullies, shady teachers, and a system that keeps failing them.

Kim Ui Gyeom faces school bullies head-on in One: High School Heroes (Credits: WAVVE)

Sounds familiar? That’s because One: High School Heroes taps into a lot of the same themes that made Weak Hero Class a hit: gritty school politics, intense fight scenes, and a tightly woven brotherhood.

But where Weak Hero Class leaned into psychological tension, One adds more traditional heroism, giving us vigilante-style justice with a bit more optimism.

More than just fists — this K-drama dives deep into youth struggles (Credits: WAVVE)

The action choreography is solid, with emotionally grounded stakes. It doesn't try to outdo Weak Hero Class but instead offers a more ensemble-driven story. Think less lone wolf, more “misfit squad vs. the world".

And yes — it’s based on the popular webtoon ONE, which has been praised for its grounded storytelling and well-developed characters.

Currently streaming on Wavve (and on Viki in select regions with subtitles), One: High School Heroes is halfway through its run and already gaining buzz for its tight pacing and layered villains.

So, is it worth watching? If you liked Weak Hero Class and want something with a similar punch but more team spirit and redemption arcs, this one’s worth adding to your watchlist.

What do you think? Is One: High School Heroes your next binge after Weak Hero Class?

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