: In the present day, Bok-soo happens to save Son Soo-jung—now a struggling contract teacher at their old school—from drowning after she accidentally falls into the river. This act of bravery becomes a viral sensation, making him a "National Hero".
: Through flashbacks, we see Bok-soo as a popular but poor student at Seolsong High. He was in a relationship with the top student, Son Soo-jung (Jo Bo-ah). The turning point occurs on the school rooftop, where Bok-soo is accused of pushing his friend, Oh Se-ho (Kwak Dong-yeon), off the building. : In the present day, Bok-soo happens to
Episode 1 sets the stage for his eventual return and revenge, contrasting his troubled past with his current, somewhat aimless adult life. He was in a relationship with the top
: The new chairman of Seolsong High, whose complex motivations and past jealousy drive the main conflict. My Strange Hero: K-Drama Review - WordPress.com : The new chairman of Seolsong High, whose