Lee Jung-ha as a High School Warrior: A New Role in ‘One: High School Heroes’

Lee Jung-ha Takes on the Role of ‘Kim Eui-gyeom’ in ‘One: High School Heroes’

Lee Jung-ha takes on the role of a lifetime as ‘Kim Eui-gyeom’ in the upcoming Wave original drama One: High School Heroes, set to release on May 30th. Known for his calm demeanor, Jung-ha breaks the mold by embodying a character under the oppressive influence of his father, eventually unleashing his inner warrior.

Plot Summary

In One: High School Heroes, Eui-gyeom, portrayed by Lee Jung-ha, is the top student, repressed by his father’s authoritarian control. He accidentally discovers his natural fighting ability and teams up with Yoon-ki (played by Kim Do-wan) to form a masked group, the ‘High School Heroes,’ that aims to overthrow the hierarchy of school violence.

Lee Jung-ha’s Transformation

To bring Eui-gyeom to life, Lee Jung-ha portrays a range of emotions—from a watchful, cautious gaze to an explosive, wrathful intensity. This breakthrough role demands intense physical preparation, including rigorous action training to execute compelling fight sequences that differ from his previous aerial stunts.

A New Acting Spectrum

As Eui-gyeom transitions from a suppressed, anger-filled teenager to a self-aware fighter, Jung-ha’s meticulous performance of controlled emotions coupled with dynamic action scenes immerses viewers, promising a fresh acting spectrum that contrasts his past roles.

Catch Lee Jung-ha’s groundbreaking performance in One: High School Heroes, exclusively on Wave starting this Friday, May 30th.