Although I Am Not a Hero on JTBC: Release date, cast, plot and all you need to know

JTBC has released the official group poster for their upcoming Saturday-Sunday drama, Although I Am Not a Hero, on their official X account, @jtbclove. The drama is directed by Jo Hyun-tak, who gained recognition for his work on WeY Castle, and written by Joo Hwa-mi, the screenwriter of Marriage, Not Dating.

Despite not being a hero, the drama boasts a stellar production team. Kang Eun-kyung, the creative mastermind behind Dr Romantic, also plays a vital role in the production.

The poster is accompanied by a caption that piques the curiosity of viewers and raises questions about the hidden motives of the characters. It states:

“A person who has lost his or her abilities due to a modern disease. Superpower Family Secret. Why did you hide behind the curtain?!”

The group poster showcases the “superpowered Bok family”and the enigmatic Do Da-hae, played by Chun Woo-hee of Unlocked fame. The shadowy presence of Bok Gwi-joo, portrayed by Jang Ki-yong from My Roommate Is a Gumiho, adds to the mystery surrounding his character.

Availability

The highly anticipated fantasy romance K-drama Although I Am Not a Hero is scheduled to debut on May 4, 2024, at 10:30 p.m. KST on JTBC, occupying the network’s Saturday-Sunday time slot.

Synopsis

The upcoming JTBC K-drama Although I’m Not a Hero tells the story of Bok Gwi-joo (played by Jang Ki-yong) and his extraordinary family. From the moment he was born, Gwi-joo has been gifted with supernatural abilities, including the ability to travel through time. However, his power is limited and only allows him to relive happy memories from his past.

Despite their superpowers, Gwi-joo’s family members struggle with modern-day problems such as depression, smartphone addiction, insomnia, and bulimia. These challenges threaten to erase their cherished memories and jeopardize their abilities.

As their extraordinary gifts hang in the balance, the appearance of Do Da-hae (portrayed by Chun Woo-hee) marks the beginning of a life-changing chapter for them.

Casting

The main actors of Although I’m Not a Hero are led by Jang Ki-yong, who rose to fame for his roles in various highly praised K-dramas including My Roommate is A Gumiho and Kill It.

In a similar fashion, Chun Woo-hee gained recognition for her captivating role in the Netflix thriller Unlocked. Furthermore, she has a remarkable repertoire of hit dramas, such as Be Melodramatic and Delightfully Deceitful.

Presented below is the entire cast of the drama Although I Am Not a Hero:

Jang Ki-yong portrays Bok Gwi-joo, a time traveler who struggles with depression following the loss of his abilities.
Do Da-hae, played by Chun Woo-hee, is a enigmatic woman with special capabilities.
Bok Man-heum, played by Go Doo-shim, is Gwi-joo’s mother. She is blessed with the ability to have precognitive dreams but suffers from insomnia.
Claudia Kim portrays Bok Dong-hee, the older sister of Gwi-joo, who grapples with the loss of her ability to fly.
Bok In-ah, portrayed by Park So-yi, is the daughter of Gwi-joo and keeps a secret hidden despite her seemingly emotionless demeanor.
Eom Soon-gu, portrayed by Oh Man-seok, is the husband of Man-heum and the sole member of the family who does not possess any superpowers.
Ryu Abel as Grace
Choi Gwang-rok as Noh Hyung-tae

Despite its intriguing storyline and talented cast, I Am Not a Hero still promises to captivate audiences.

Starting May 4, 2024, viewers can tune in to JTBC to watch the drama Although I Am Not a Hero, which will be taking over the Saturday-Sunday 10:30 PM time slot. This captivating fantasy romance follows the journey of a man with an extraordinary power who meets the woman who holds the key to his destiny.