Episode 1 sets the stage for his eventual return and revenge, contrasting his troubled past with his current, somewhat aimless adult life.
: The "strange" hero who is physically strong and kind-hearted but deeply scarred by betrayal.
: 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". Episode 1 sets the stage for his eventual
The Tamil-dubbed version of the Korean drama (original title: Bok-soo's Back ) centers on Kang Bok-soo , a man whose life was derailed in high school after he was falsely accused of violence and expelled.
: Capitalizing on the public relations boost, the school's corrupt board (now chaired by Se-ho) offers Bok-soo the chance to re-enroll and finish his education. Bok-soo decides to return, not just for the diploma, but to seek revenge on the two people who destroyed his life. Key Characters in Episode 01 This act of bravery becomes a viral sensation,
: Bok-soo’s first love who is now a teacher facing her own professional hardships.
: The emotional core of the episode is the betrayal Bok-soo feels when both Se-ho (who survived) and Soo-jung testify against him. This testimony leads to his immediate expulsion and ruins his future. Bok-soo decides to return, not just for the
: 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.