Strong Underdog (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 3
Released in 2023, Strong Underdog is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. As a high school student, Jung Woo (Lee Dae Hwi) isn’t exactly at the top of his class's social hierarchy. In fact, as one who is bullied daily, Jung Woo could easily be considered one of the lowest, most unlucky students in his entire school. Struggling every day just to get by, Jung Woo does everything he can to hang on long enough to graduate. But when Jae Seong (Kim Do Yon) and his cronies decide to hold a fighting tournament among the school’s weakest students, Jung Woo finds himself caught up in the school’s biggest, most talked-about event of the year. Determined not to lose, Jung Woo heads to the gym to train, but it isn’t until he meets the school’s new transfer student, Min Ah (Chae Won Bin), that he finds the inspiration he needs to truly fight back.
Who’s in it. Strong Underdog stars Lee Dae-hwi as Jung Woo, Kim Do-yeon as Jae Seong, Shin Jae-whi as Jong Bin and Chae Won-bin as Min Ah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Strong Underdog has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strong Underdog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strong Underdog tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strong Underdog (2023)?
- In US, Strong Underdog is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strong Underdog worth watching?
- Strong Underdog holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strong Underdog?
- Strong Underdog stars Lee Dae-hwi, Kim Do-yeon, Shin Jae-whi, Chae Won-bin and Song Young-gyu.
- When was Strong Underdog released?
- Strong Underdog was released in 2023.