The Wave original drama 'ONE: High School Heroes,' based on the Kakao Daum webtoon 'ONE,' which has garnered explosive popularity with 65 million views, has announced its exclusive release on Wave in May and unveiled a teaser poster.

The first original drama 'ONE: High School Heroes' that Wave will present in 2025 has confirmed its exclusive release in May and unveiled a teaser poster. 'ONE: High School Heroes' tells the story of 'Lee Gyeom,' a top student suffering from his father's oppression, and 'Kang Yoon-gi,' who seeks to utilize his innate fighting talent, as they form the masked 'High School Heroes' to unleash their repressed anger and overturn the hierarchy of school violence in this high school action drama.

The released teaser poster captures the intense backs of 'Kim Lee-gyeom' (Lee Jeong-ha) and 'Kang Yoon-gi' (Kim Do-wan), who formed the High School Heroes, drawing attention. The dark and shabby building along with the sharp, tense atmosphere hint at the world where the heroes will act, creating a sense of tension. Additionally, the backs of the two masked figures heighten curiosity about the unfolding story. Notably, the original webtoon 'ONE: High School Heroes' reached 65 million cumulative views since its serialization on Kakao Daum in 2019 and continues to enjoy tremendous popularity. It not only provides the thrilling exhilaration characteristic of the school action genre but also has been recognized for its artistic value, winning the '2020 Today’s Comic Award,' raising expectations. Furthermore, this school action genre from Wave, following the massive hit original series 'Weak Hero Class 1,' increases anticipation.

In the role of the transfer student 'Kim Lee-gyeom,' who possesses innate fighting talent, is actor Lee Jeong-ha, who has rapidly risen to stardom through the globally successful series 'Moving,' showcasing a powerful transformation in his performance. In particular, the process of him, who was thought to be a mild-mannered top student, awakening to fighting and systematically overpowering the school's bullies, is depicted with a sense of urgency, adding to the intrigue. Additionally, actor Kim Do-wan, who has built unique characters in every work, such as 'My Roommate is a Gumiho,' 'Iduna!,' and 'Wedding Impossible,' will play 'Kang Yoon-gi,' forming the High School Heroes alongside Lee Jeong-ha. Within the drama, he discovers 'Kim Lee-gyeom's' innate fighting talent and leads him into the world of fighting with hidden intentions, playing an active role in the High School Heroes with his quick situational judgment and advanced fighting skills.

Additionally, actor Kim Sang-ho, who has showcased his outstanding presence and distinguished performances in series and films such as 'Haunted Palace,' 'Good or Bad Dong-jae,' 'Dominion,' and '1947 Boston,' will appear as 'Kim Seok-tae,' the father of 'Kim Lee-gyeom.' He appears to be a successful medical device entrepreneur and a caring father but subjects 'Lee-gyeom' to strict discipline to make him a doctor, increasing the drama's tension. Actor Kim Ju-ryeong, beloved for his distinctive characters in 'Squid Game,' 'Tears of Queen,' and 'Casino,' will also be seen in a new light as he plays 'Myeong Da-bin,' a mother who gradually changes to protect her son from her husband 'Kim Seok-tae's' coercive teaching methods, adding depth to the family's narrative. Furthermore, Lim Seong-kyun, known for 'Opposition Party,' 'Maestra,' and 'The Escape of the Seven,' will appear as 'Kim Seung-jun,' a character dominating both the inside and outside of the classroom, intensifying the tension in the drama. Following this, rising star Yook Jun-seo, notable for 'Solo Hell 4' and 'Steel Unit,' will make a stunning appearance as the mysterious transfer student 'Lee Geol-jae,' who survived at the legendary school 'Myeong-go,' showcasing an overwhelming presence. Yoo Hee-jae, known for 'Connection' and 'Beneficial Fraud,' will play 'Choi Gi-soo,' a character with cold charisma who will act as a formidable rival threatening the heroes.

Director Lee Seong-tae, known for his unique direction in films such as 'Quantum Physics' and 'Two Men,' will be in charge of adaptation and direction, adding to the anticipation for the Wave original drama 'ONE: High School Heroes,' which will be exclusively released through Wave in May.

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