Weak Hero Class 2

When in fight mode, there are no winners

Weak class Hero 2 brings all the thrill, excitement, and satisfaction the first season brought, with more higher sentimental value. It naturally brings four friends together to tell a story about resilience in a world against you. There is nothing bad I can say about this show, it keeps the viewer intrigued and attached until the very end. Not a single dull moment, and left me reflecting about many things at the end of each episode. Dare I say this is even better than the first season due to a couple of reasons, the first one being the rewatch value of this is a lot higher than the first, and I'll tell you why. In the first season, the one thing I did not like was how far Beomsuk was willing to go to prove himself as tough, and he did it in a way that completely negates how the viewer is made to feel about him in previous episodes. Without going in too much detail, since this is a review for WCH2 not 1, Beomseoks character just did not make complete sense to me, a lot of his rage I understood given his history, but wanting your once-friend to be on death row? uhh no. The first season also does not show a satisfying repercussion for Beomsuk, even having Sieun basically forgive him (the most ridiculous part), when it was mostly his fault for what happened to Suho. I completely disagree with anyone who feels this season is worse than the first, I think those people are the type who wanted something extra and gimmicky, and this drama was never that in the first place. It is not about cute bromance, although we love LOVE the friendship aspect of this show, the purpose of this show is very much more than that. This show aims to show how there are no winners when you are constantly in fight mode, and they delivered this message so meaningfully. This is also the reason why there are more fight scenes in this drama.

The flow of this season was so beautifully done. A lot of times when a second season is made for a show like this, they rehash the first season into something more chaotic and all over the place, using higher budgets to make things more flashy. But in weak class hero 2's case, you can see how much time they spent writing this drama to what it is. They took their time to come up with a new story that viewers would find interesting. The acting is spectacular by all the cast, and if you pay attention enough to small details, you can see how much effort they put into making this feel like an authentic high school experience with realistic students. As someone who taught in a middle school in SK (one being an all boys school), I am so impressed by how relatable this drama is. It made me feel nostaglic and I think that is one of the biggest reasons why I, and others, watch school-based dramas. I also do not have the right words to even describe Jihoon's portrayal of his role, he is truly a gem of an actor and I think this show has done so well due to how he approached this role. I cannot imagine this show without him, and I actually had no idea who he was prior to this show, I really thought this man was just a newbie actor.

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Something's missing... But what?

I gotta say I loved it. Really did. But it feels like something's missing, right? Something that doesn't give you the feeling it did in season one. I think I know what that is.

I don't have a very good memory, but the S1 of this show had an impact on me. I remember crying my eyes out like crazy watching the last two episodes. Both seasons had great quality, good directoing and phenomenal acting. The fight scenes were really good too. In this season you can see clearly the difference on Paku and BaekJin's characters in their fighting style; Paku has this explosive fighting style with powerful punches that one of them is enough to take someone down. On the other hand, BaekJin - while keeping that style, showing who he's learned from - has cleaner moves. He punches exactly where he has to and with his great speed he won't let a hit to land on him, getting out of a fight - even with two adult men - with only his clothes a little messed up, nothing you can't fix in a second. I like how this fits their characters. their outfits too, and the way they talk - BaekJin with a soft voice vs. Paku always shouting. I think this season was more about these two confronting, and Shi Eun only played a part in it. But that's how his character is, isn't it?

But the problem here was that unlike season one with Shi Eun and his group of friends, they didn't take the time to really get close. We had glimpses of the characters, then they got into fights. We didn't really feel them get close, while in season one, here and there we could catch little details that gave depth to the characters. Like when they went to the restaurant So Hu worked at, or when they were eating at the cafeteria (how can you talk about eating even when you're eating?/ You don't talk about living when you're alive? /Insert crying/). I mean these little moments were absent in this season, the moments that played a critical role in letting the viewer really feel the closeness between Shi Eun and his new group of friends. For example I had trouble really understanding the friendship between Paku and his friend and that little guy (I'm sorry for forgetting the names). I mean they were the untouchable guys in that school, so the reason why they got close with the small, glasses guy should have been emphasized more.

Also the relationship between Paku and BaekJin didn't go deep enough. I think they did well about BaekJin's character - I really felt bad for him when I figured he was an orphan. But what they missed here was focusing more on the relationship between the two boys. That's their last fight and also Paku's worry about BaekJin stayed on the surface and didn't really get to involve the viewer's emotions.

Edit: on second thought... I think they also kinda missed on BaekJin's character too. BaekJin was an orphan who got bullied when he went to elementary school. Then he found Paku and he practically saved him by being his friend + teaching him how to fight. Paku was basically his family. Again the problem here was not showing their past together when they were "BFFs" - of they had, we would have seen BaekJin's soft side too, and that would have made him a lot more than a villain. He loved Paku like a family and was struggling to keep him by his side, which Shi Eun correctly pointed out. All he had was the Union and Paku. He had lost Paku, but still had the power of the Union behind him and tried to use that to hold on to Paku. /Sigh/ what a shame. This part of the story was probably the most important one that they only passed it by Shi Eun's small remark (you might consider Paku your friend, but does he think of you as his friend as well?). Imagine we'd seen this part of BaekJin too: how would the big fight look then? We wanted Paku to win, but also didn't want BaekJin to lose - because losing that fight meant losing everything he had: Paku and his power. And BaekJin's struggle - although he had an injured shoulder and an almost broken leg - would have carried a lot more emotional weight. Also his ending would have been more sensible and wouldn't have come as a shock. Instead what we saw was a fight that made the viewer think, 'oh come on, just fall down and don't get up, BaekJinah'. Oh, what a shame. 😭

Another complain that I have is about the ost. First season's ost was freaking great - some of them are STILL in my favorites playlist. but in this season I think the ost wasn't mostly new. I with they had done better with that.

With all of these, I still think this show was really good. The acting was top notch, the production was high quality and also Su Ho woke up 😭 it didn't live up to the expectations it'd given us after season one, but I know I will watch some parts over and over again. (Like the part Paku came back to school. This man can be hilarious. My favorite character in this season!)

And now I'll have one more thing to be hoping and praying for: season 3 of this. I hope they get a longer runtime or increase the number of episodes. In this season too, if there were more episodes all the issues would have been solved.

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Not on the same level as class 1 but still great watch

Wow, what a ride! I binge-watched it in one go. The acting was great, especially Park Ji Hoon—his eyes could tell the whole story. It was so sad to see Si Eun struggling and feeling guilty about Su Ho. It was nice to see his journey to get better and make new friends. Ryeon Un has undergone a great transformation in his character, but I don't know if it's the weight he gained, but he looked so old that he didn't look like a student. The villains are on another level compared to season 1. Jun Young did an amazing job portraying Seon Ke.

To be honest, I think eight episodes are not enough; it was very fast-paced, but in my opinion, the story lacked depth. Like, at the end, everyone was crying, but I didn't feel it. The backstory was missing, so I couldn't connect with the characters and sympathize with them. On the other hand, the fight scenes were amazing—so good. My favorite is the rooftop fight with Seong Je and Si Eun; my heart almost stopped—it was so intense.

To compare it to season 1, I think season 2 is not on the same level. The production and fights are great, but season 1 focused more on the friendships and the characters' stories, which was missing in season 2. I wish there were a few more episodes to make the story perfect.

OMG, the ending...finally! I was hoping to see more interaction, so hopefully, we will get a season 3.

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amazing s2, but was rushed imo

to be honest, i was sooo excited for s2, and it did live up to my expectations! i loved seeing the development of their friendship group over the episodes, it had a good plot, and the acting was amazing. jihoon never fails to impress me, his acting makes me feel his emotions through the screen, and i actually felt sad whenever i saw him...the cinematography was pretty, and overall it was a solid drama. however, i felt like the episodes were a bit rushed and fast paced, mostly cuz theres only 8 eps, each under an hour. it would have been a solid 10 if we saw the more about baekjin, as it seemed like he had a history and a good side to him, it wouldve been nice to see his past friendship in detail with baku, or maybe the conflict his character had. additionally, i wish we saw more of suho + sieun's reunion, yes it was emotional and it was good the way it was done, however, I felt like it was underwhelming, yes we saw sieuns emotions but I wish they hugged or something 💔
but overall it was definitely worth the wait, and very interesting, the only issue is that it was too rushed 😓

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A Sequel Carried by Attachment, Held Back by Its Flaws

Season 1 played a huge role in making us emotionally attached to the characters and, as a result, helped us appreciate this second season even more. Without that attachment, some weaknesses would have certainly been more noticeable. That said, Season 2 remains generally effective, even if it suffers from a few inconsistencies. The fight scenes are prioritized over story coherence at times, which weakens the dramatic intensity.
Nonetheless, certain moments, especially when Si-eun speaks to Su-ho while he’s in a coma, add a real sense of nostalgia. These emotionally charged exchanges strongly remind loyal fans of the impactful moments from the first season.

The biggest disappointment lies in the ending: Su-ho’s long-awaited awakening is rushed, leaving a sense of incompletion after so much anticipation. On top of that, Beak Jin’s death is handled almost incomprehensibly when it happens, making the scene even more frustrating. It hints at a possible Season 3, but given that the webtoon has been fully adapted, I doubt it.

As for the characters, Season 2 introduces several strong additions. I especially appreciated the introduction of new friends around Si-eun. My personal favorite wasn’t Hu-min "Baku" — although he made a strong impression — but rather Hyeon-Tak. His character reminded me of Su-ho: not as technically skilled, but with the same strong social presence. He brings a lot of humanity and courage to the story.
Finally, Jun-tae shows significant development: he gains confidence and manages to push himself beyond his limits thanks to the group's support, further strengthening the emotional bond with this new dynamic of friendship.

My ratings for Weak Hero Class alone are admittedly not very objective due to how attached I am to the series — but at least this review is.

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It is not Season 1. . . But it's solid

Season 1 was like lightening in a bottle - very rare. Following such success is tough to do.

I have read some of the Manwha in anticipation for season 2. Even though season 2 is not as good as season 1, it is a good adaptation of the source material. It also delivers on the fight choreography and cinematography - the bread and butter of the IP.

I really enjoyed watching Park Ji Hoon as Si Eun. The man's eyes are an abyss of emotion. I miss seeing moody Si Eun say so much without saying a lot.

I was unsure about the main crew at the beginning of the season, but by episode 8 I'd warmed up to them. I wish the run time was a bit longer so we could build the relationships more.

If you loved season 1, you should definitely watch season 2. Just have an open mind and leave your expectations at the door. You'll still have fun. Maybe not as much. 😏

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Kudos to the cast for their outstanding work.

As expected, Weak Hero Class 2 doesn’t disappoint its fans.

The story sticks closely to the formula established in the first season.

Even with the writer stepping in as director this time, the core premise remains the same:

Violence... violence... and more violence.

The absence of family ties, academic mentors, and the famously ineffective police force continues — which, honestly, stretches believability. It’s hard to imagine a country being so negligent. But that’s not really the point here, and it never was.

As predicted, what we get is relentless, gratuitous, and often meaningless brawling in every episode.
It’s unfortunate, especially considering the brilliant performances from the cast — Park Ji Hoon, Ryeo Un, and Bae Na Ra all deliver exceptional work.

With a script as weak as the first season’s, the show’s real strength lies in the powerful and mesmerizing performances of its actors.

The highlight is definitely the finale, leaving fans even more eager for what’s next.

Kudos to the cast for their outstanding work.

I definitely recommend it to fans of the genre.

Personally, I enjoyed the drama, though I have quite a few reservations.

Cheers!

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