My Strange Hero
On SBS
A high school revenge drama that balances dark betrayal with comedic tone and unexpected cases, anchored by romance and the protagonist's gradual emotional transformation.
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.
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Where to watch
- StreamRakuten Viki, Kocowa, OnDemandKorea
- AdsRakuten Viki
Questions people ask
Is My Strange Hero sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is My Strange Hero scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is My Strange Hero easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is My Strange Hero violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does My Strange Hero leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like My Strange Hero
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as My Strange Hero
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like My Strange Hero, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like My Strange Hero, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like My Strange Hero, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
