Weak Hero Class 2 (2025)

Season 1 and season 2 feels like an upside down

Season 1 deals with Sieun, Suho, and Beomseok, who are supposed to be just side stories in webtoon, turning into detailed and good stories.

Season 2, which was supposed to be long, detailed, and main story, was told in just 8 episode which sadly long-winded. I can accept the slow paced at first, but they didn't immediately enter the main story and spend time in episode 1 with Sieun at the new school—traumatized from past event

Without explaining it, we know how traumatic he is, but that's not the point. Sieun is facing new challenges at his new school. Even at the end of episode 1 it's a time-wasting cliffhanger.

So much important things that's not explained in the drama. It feels like it's just pouring in and hoping the audience understands what's behind it.

It's important to show that Sieun is the pillar of Eunjang High School by showing that he is capable of fighting, but it was suppressed from the beginning with the reason that Sieun was traumatized. When finally Sieun meet Baekjin and Songje, the reason was again invisible. They know that Sieun is dangerous, but there is no visible proof that shown. Only rumors in the past that shadows Sieun's name.

From the first eps I realized, the story would be really different. I was looking forward to it, but it turned out to be badly execute. They chose to focus on the stories between Sieun, Humin, Hyuntak, Juntae and Alliances but did not explain from the beginning what the urgency of the Alliance itself. The Alliance only explained in detailed at the end when Hyoman tell about the Alliance's business. Alliance brutality points are about 10 points in webtoon, but they only show half of it.

Is this important? for me it is. Because one of the core of Weak Hero beside Sieun etc is Alliance and Na Baekjin himself

I feel like the whole story was dragged and delayed, Park Humin was just introduced in episode 2, waste one more episode to get into the main story. Instead, they made an insignificant plot between sieun hyoman juntae hyuntak.

If you're not webtoon readers, I think you'll be fine, I'm fine if the plot changes if the execution is good BUT compared to season 1, I can't help but say that the feeling and the excitement of Weak Hero disappeared in season 2.

Some GOOD things from season 2 I think:
1. Seo Juntae and Park Humin's character writing more diverse than webtoon
2. climax scene between Eunjang and Alliance

The story build-up pretty good, but that's just it. The credit scene ending is so funny, I wouldn't be surprised if the non-webtoon reader was confused why the ending like that 🤣

I know that between webtoon and drama can be different. But the point is when I watch Season 2, I don't have the same feeling I felt in Season 1 and when I read the webtoon.

They have an incredibly great cast, but squandering such a good story into just 8 episodes is... disappointing 😟

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Not worth the wait

Season 2 was sadly, pretty disappointing. It's clear that the whole plot of the story was completely rushed, Netflix’s compiled 220+ chapters from the manwha into a 8 episode season, there’s clearly going to be problems when that happens. Major characters and story arcs were removed from the story, main characters didn’t get explored enough to actually care about them, and there was basically no emotional build up to events due to the fast pacing.

The cast did a great job but looking back, it's just the same old story with slight twists. Nothing stood out. If you're a die hard fan of season 1 you'll probably turn a blind eye to this but season 2 had a lot of overly dramatic fights, slow actions that made me feel board at times and character development seems to be pushed down.

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I’m gutted

Honestly, this was one of my favourite K-dramas of all time. The brotherly love exhibited in season 1, the chemistry, the strength of the main character and the love he had for his friends. Bar the last bit mentioned I didn’t see any of that in season 2. I’m bitterly disappointed (that’s how much I loved this show). All I saw was a weak main character I hardly saw and new characters that barely clicked with little character development and a bunch of fighting that I didn’t care about in between. This might as well have been study group but without any of the humour. This made study group even look better. Something I would have never ever even been able to compare if just season 1 because weak class hero was up there. Honestly, they should have just stuck with just season 1. It’s deeeply saddened me. With all that said, atleast Season 1 can still never be taken away from.

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Everything is dissapointing except Ji Hoon's acting

We all loved the 1st season for the emotional storylines, beautiful friendships, messy and gritty fight scenes, and unique ML. The director didn't seem to understand that this time around. Si-Eun feels more like a side character while tons of new characters are introduced. They add so many new players that you don't get any time to process or get to know who they are or what their motives are. The plot is so heavy handed, yet nothing is developed. The first season's main plot was the gambling site. This seasons tries to include school fights/bullying, theft, a union of school gangs, and even an adult gang as well. Yet none of these plots feel intense or important because they are so rushed. The first season was light on plot, but heavy on emotions and characters. The grittiness is gone as well. The fight scenes were so well developed with each character's fighting style matching their actual experience plus their personalities in season one. Every character is a professional fighter in this season for no reason. The harsh reality of the first season is gone and replaced with dramatics and caricatures.

The creative design isn't as good too. The camerawork is too polished and empty. The first season utilized the anxiety that builds in silence, it had a quiet intensity to it. This season has too much music and it takes you out of the scene.

Lastly, the small scenes is what made things feel so intense. Si-Eun's behavior was erratic and surprising in season one. They weren't big fights, that's why they were effective. This season, every fight scene looks soo choreographed and so big.

So this was a very sad watch. I got bored anytime Ji-Hoon wasn't on screen. His stellar amazing acting continues to shine through the dreary second season. I never intend to rewatch the second season, but I will continue to adore and cherish the masterpiece of Weak Hero Class 1.

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A DEEP DIVE IN TO SURVIVING THEIR OWN MONSTERS

As a longtime fan of gritty school dramas, I went into Weak Hero Class 2 with high hopes and a tight chest. The first season delivered a raw, unforgettable punch — both literally and emotionally — so the stakes for this sequel were sky-high. I didn’t just want more brutal fight scenes or tense schoolyard showdowns. I wanted emotional growth, deeper scars, and something that meant something. And wow — this season delivered all of that and more.

What makes this second season hit harder is how much more layered everything feels. It’s no longer just about Yeon Si-eun, the quiet, calculating top student, outsmarting bullies with strategy and grit. Now, it’s about what comes after trauma — after betrayal, after pain, after the loss of someone who had your back. This time, Si-eun’s story is less about surviving the fight and more about surviving himself — the guilt, the numbness, and the growing fear that maybe he’s turning into exactly what he hates.

The Fight Gets Bigger — and More Personal
Season 2 begins with Si-eun transferring to Eunjang High School, hoping to keep a low profile. But of course, nothing stays quiet for long. Eunjang is run by a powerful and vicious group called the Alliance — a gang that isn’t just about brute strength, but complete control. At the top is Na Baek-jin, cool and terrifying in equal measure, and Geum Sung-je, whose temper and ruthlessness make him one of the most dangerous characters this show has seen yet.

Thrown into this new battlefield, Si-eun tries to stay out of trouble — but his reputation precedes him. Soon, he's drawn into a new conflict where survival isn't just about strength — it’s about loyalty, consequences, and trust. Along the way, he meets Park Hoo-min, a mysterious classmate with quiet strength and a painful past, and Seo Joon-tae, a soft-spoken and timid student who has long been the target of bullying — until Si-eun helps him realize that he doesn’t have to live in fear anymore.

Together with Go Hyun-tak — a surprisingly thoughtful brawler — Si-eun begins to build something he’s been missing since the events of Season 1: a real sense of brotherhood.

Characters: Complex, Flawed, and So Real It Hurts
Let’s talk about these characters, because this cast of misfits and fighters is what gives the season its emotional weight.

Yeon Si-eun is more emotionally distant now, colder in the way he interacts with others, but also more self-aware. You can feel that he’s afraid of getting close again — afraid of failing someone the way he failed Su-ho. He’s sharper than ever in fights, but lonelier than ever outside of them. His journey this season is about figuring out who he wants to be, not just how to win.

Park Hoo-min is a standout — calm, calculating, and quietly loyal. His past is slowly revealed through the season, and it’s heartbreaking. The connection between him and Si-eun isn’t immediate, but when it clicks, it’s one of the most compelling dynamics in the show. Both are damaged in different ways, but there’s this unspoken understanding between them that builds beautifully.

Seo Joon-tae, in contrast to many of the louder characters, brings a quiet kind of strength to the group. He starts off as a timid, anxious student who’s endured prolonged bullying. But through his interactions with Si-eun — who never talks down to him, never pities him — he slowly begins to find his footing. His growth isn’t flashy, but it’s powerful. By the end of the season, Joon-tae proves that bravery doesn’t always come with fists — sometimes it’s just the courage to stand your ground.

On the antagonist side, Na Baek-jin is chilling in how composed he is. He’s not just a schoolyard thug — he’s a strategist, a manipulator, and a reflection of what Si-eun could become if he lost his grip on empathy. Geum Sung-je, meanwhile, is pure chaos — a wildcard with a temper and a personal grudge that makes every scene he’s in feel like it could explode.

Direction and Visual Style: Grit Meets Precision
Every shot in Weak Hero Class 2 feels intentional. The fight scenes are raw and immediate — no music, no glamour, just fists, grit, and the sound of breath being knocked out of bodies. The violence isn’t stylized — it’s uncomfortable, and that’s what makes it so effective. It’s not just entertainment; it’s a warning.

Themes: Power, Pain, and the Cost of Resistance
Like its first season, Weak Hero Class 2 doesn't shy away from hard truths. It shows us what happens when systems fail — when schools ignore violence, when adults disappear, and when justice becomes something you have to fight for on your own. But it also asks deeper questions this time: What does it cost to stand up? Can revenge ever heal you? And is there still space for connection in a world where trust is a weapon?

The strongest theme running through the season is this: You don’t win by fighting the hardest. You win by refusing to stop caring — even when the world punishes you for it.

Final Thoughts: A Worthy Sequel That Cuts Even Deeper
Weak Hero Class 2 is brutal, emotional, and deeply personal. It could have taken the easy route — bigger fights, flashier villains — but instead it dug deeper, showing us that strength isn't just about fists, but about the courage to open your heart again, even when it’s been shattered.

If Season 1 was about survival, Season 2 is about healing — the slow, painful, messy kind that doesn’t come with closure but still matters.

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I expected better

First of all everything is so off, I didn’t like the story changes at all

Changing the story may be okay but ruining it is something else

The fights were good but the sequence of events was uneven, it was rushed and slow at the same time
Si-eun didn’t seem like the mc, the focus was on Baku more and his character was kinda off? Idk but he was better in s1
The way they completely ruined baek jin is crazy
Making him friends with Baku was the worst idea to come out with
Making him working under someone ruins him even more
And the worst part was his defeat
It made it seem like a regular basic hero show
Not including his actual past was even worst

Other characters weren’t even fully introduced and Wolf represented everyone in a bad way, he did great as wolf but it wasn’t what I imagined

I hated this so much, when I watched study group I was like damn why did they change the plot yet study group was so much better

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All Style, No Substance

Weak Hero Class is the kind of show that pretends to be deep, emotional, and intense — but if you look a little closer, it's really just teenage fantasy wrapped in flashy violence.

The level of graphic violence shown is totally unnecessary and even problematic, especially since the overall tone and writing style of the story is clearly aimed at a much younger audience. It's basically a youth-oriented story trapped in an R-rated shell — too violent for teenagers to watch safely, but too shallow and immature for an adult to truly connect with.

The school setting is absurdly unrealistic. There are no teachers, no rules, and no adult supervision. It’s like watching a lawless jungle rather than an actual high school. Every episode is a new excuse for yet another exaggerated, over-the-top fight scene, with no consequences, no logic, and little emotional build-up.

The story feels like a teenage hero fantasy — the kind that may feel "cool" or "badass" to a teenager, but from a more mature perspective, the constant brawls, inflated egos, and unrealistic world feel more silly and childish than serious or moving. It’s like watching a shounen action anime, but with live-action actors, blood, and knives instead of colorful animation.

And yes, many of the people who are most impressed with this show are probably still in that younger stage of life where wild, dramatic fights and "lone wolf" heroes seem meaningful and inspiring. Just like how we all thought Captain Tsubasa or similar anime were amazing as kids — only to later realize how over-the-top and unrealistic they were.

That sums up the core of this series: a lot of visual noise, but very little real depth.

To be fair, the acting is actually solid. The performances are passionate and convincing — but unfortunately, the script and structure do not give the actors enough meaningful material to work with.

In short: Weak Hero rides on style over substance. It’s not a bad series in terms of production, but it seriously lacks thematic maturity, narrative realism, and emotional weight.

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It was fun to watch, and the actors did a really good job portraying their roles. PJH really did a great job this season too. His eyes carried so much emotion in them; you could see the turmoil of emotions he was going through. Not to mention rest of the cast also did a great job portraying their roles
I watched season 1 more thrice and even read the manhwa completely so i find it a bit regretful that this season didn't match up to my expectations (i did have very high expectations cause weak hero class 1 is one of my favorites ). Yes, there was a lot of variation from manhwa and honestly to say season one was completely different story from the manhwa but second season, though it had variations from the book it was similar in terms of plot. The plot had really good potential but i think it wasn't properly showcased. the action sequences and fight scenes were fun to watch but to me the last episode felt a bit lacking, it just felt like a hurried ending but yeah, I was totally over the moon when i saw Suho waking up. I just couldn't connect as emotionally as i did with the characters in first season. I feel Na Baek Jin character wasn't properly explained too
Regardless it was a good show to watch

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I Would Just Be The Catcher In The Rye And All..

Was it as good as the first season?? No.. But sequels rarely are.. However, if you watch this drama without comparing it to the first season, it might not be a masterpiece but it's still a well executed drama that evokes a range of emotions.. The friendship remains a standout element as it was in the first season, but this time with new characters..

Park Jihoon is an outstanding actor.. The way he portrays sadness, agony and melancholy is crazy.. But in this season, it’s a bit hard to say Park Jihoon was the true main lead.. Two other characters completely outperformed him, Baku and Na Baek Jin.. They were the highlight of the drama for me.. Si Eun was the anchor of the drama.. But thats it.. This whole season was carried by Baku and Na Baek Jin.. This season had a genuinely talented cast and they delivered.. These are the kind of actors the industry should be promoting, not those overrated ones riding on the hype of obsessive fangirls.. It’s the truly talented people who deserve the spotlight..

Ryeo Un's performance was incredible.. He brought so much heart to the scenes with his friends and undoubtedly he totally owned the action scenes..
Bae Na Ra.. Wow.. He was exceptional.. Really gave those villainous vibes.. The fact that they showed there was goodness in him was a nice touch.. He had a past.. But that doesnt justify his actions.. [ Major spoiler incoming ] I wish they hadn't killed him off at the end.. If there is a third season I hope they build on that.. Because that was such a loss..
Lee Jun Young, even with limited screen time he just gave another really strong performance.. The bad guy rebel vibe is something he pulls off effortlessly as we have seen before.. But man he was thrilling to watch..

This drama had an amazing roster of talented yet totally underrated actors.. I hope we get to see more of them in future dramas.. It’s unfortunate that the industry often chooses overrated actors over true talent..

Jo Jung Suk's cameo was a surprise.. While I liked the cameo and it was nice to see him in that role, he didn’t leave much of an impact.. I felt the character could have benefited from a stronger, more commanding negative presence.. Which unfortunately didn't come through as powerfully as it could have..

In Ep7, Si Eun says sorry to Beom Seok when he was in a coma like situation after his accident.. I honestly don’t understand why.. Beom Seok is one of the main reasons Suho is in the hospital and yet Si Eun says sorry?? What's the logic here??

This might be a bit of a controversial opinion.. But if there is a season 3, I do wonder what role Suho would play in that circle.. Now that we have Baku who I would say not only filled his place but did it even better.. It’s hard to see how Suho fits into the dynamic from here on..

Overall, I can't deny that this drama did everything it set out to and to a very high standard.. I do wish the finale was a bit stronger.. The final clash felt underwhelming.. But it was a thrilling watch.. I am confident there are more compelling stories to tell in the Weak Hero Class Universe, so expecting a third installment as well..

I should mention Park Ji Hoon again.. The nuance with which he creates such a melancholic character who you can't help but feel sad about is awe inspiring..

P.S.. The drama started off with a quote from one of my favorite books.. The catcher in the Rye..

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Netflix Season 2 : NEVER EXPECT MUCH

Weak Hero Class 2 disappoints with a narrative that struggles to find its footing.

The story feels dull, weighed down by excessive flashbacks to Season 1 that disrupt momentum rather than enhance depth. New plot lines lack urgency, particularly the contrived "accident misinformation" arc (Typical Netflix style ), which feels forced and poorly executed. Si Eun’s strategic brilliance, once a highlight, feels sidelined as fights devolve into generic brawls without his trademark cunning. (He is always ready to stab like crazy idiot)

Additionally, the protagonist’s mother is reduced to an irritating, superficial figure, adding little beyond unnecessary melodrama. While the season retains very little good fight sequences, these moments can’t salvage the lackluster pacing or underdeveloped conflicts. A few emotional beats, particularly around guilt and loss, offer fleeting resonance, but the overall experience pales in comparison to the tightly woven tension of its predecessor.

Fans may stay for the action, but the magic of Season 1 is sorely missed.

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