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‘Weak Hero Class 2’ Debuts on Netflix, Expanding the Gritty K-Drama Universe

The new season follows Yeon Si-eun as he navigates a harsher school environment, confronts darker forces, and wrestles with guilt from past events.

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Overview

  • Season 2 of 'Weak Hero Class' premiered exclusively on Netflix on April 25, 2025, continuing the story of Yeon Si-eun as he transfers to Eunjang High School.
  • The series explores themes of bullying, toxic masculinity, and childhood trauma, while delving into Si-eun's internal struggles and guilt over past events.
  • Park Ji-hoon reprises his role as Yeon Si-eun, with new cast members including Choi Min-young, Ryeo-un, Lee Min-jae, and Lee Jun-young as the antagonist Geum Seong-Je.
  • The show features intense fight choreography, with the cast undergoing extensive training involving wire work, trampolines, and CGI for realistic action scenes.
  • Adapted from the popular webtoon by Seo Pae-seu and Kim Jin-seok, the series continues to gain global attention as a Netflix exclusive, reflecting the rising demand for action-driven K-dramas.