Weak Hero Class 2

watch s1 to know s2

ok this season was so so good I really love it ,
This season was really amazing. I also watched the first season, and it was great as well.
Each season has its own special beauty.
In the first season, the friendship between Si-eun and Suho was the best part of the story, and that’s why I continued watching the series.
As for the second season, all the characters were good, and their friendship with Si-eun was really wonderful. However, the quick development of their friendship and the lack of details about it felt a little incomplete. Still, I really loved it.
Pako’s character was the best part for me in the second season. He made the season really good. I loved his character and how he influenced Si-eun’s personality. and make him more confident .
I also loved his fighting skills and how strong he was, and I appreciated how the director focused on his life and personality.
However, his relationship with Baek Ji felt a bit incomplete.
As for the other characters, they were good.
Si-eun’s character in the first season was better than in the second season, but I loved how he cared about Pako and defended him.
The fight scenes were a little exaggerated, but still, they were fine.
Also, I wanted there to be a fight between Ji-seong and Pako, but unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
As for the ending, it felt incomplete — there should have been more episodes.
But overall, the season was beyond amazing and very beautiful.

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Enjoyable but…

I think it is better view that series on a different vision than a webtoon adaptation. Like an independent series. I believe webtoon fans could be disappointed in that way because there are too many differences to point out. With a fresh approach, it’ll be more enjoyable but not flawless.

It’s enjoyable because it’s fun, you get attached to most characters (more than in season 1) and you even get to like some vilains. And I think it’s the main ingredient to a series/movie.

About acting;
In comparison to the first season, the male lead is different. And it is troublesome because, we can hardly relate with his attitude/stance/look and so on. I am not sure if it’s a bad directing or a bad acting. I am tempted to think it is both. If an actor can’t play well, a director doesn’t explain well.

As for the others, they show real skills particularly on the « villain » side even tho there is no true vilain here. I am impressed by the performance of CMY truly.
I believe everyone is gonna praise Ryeo Un but after watching some interviews I realized that it’s a good performance because the character he plays is basically him. Doesn’t mean it’s not great but maybe it nuances the acting performance here. Honestly I didn’t find him convincing before that. However, the series is carried by him and Seo Jun Tae.

I don’t know if you noticed but episodes are shorter. In a sense it is good because I still found a lot of unecessary moments that I didn’t feel in the previous season. And that is the biggest flaw in the series to me. It means the script has nor fully been prepared but then why do we have to wait so long for season 2 to come out ? Of course I am sure Netflix also « purged » the script as always…

I brought up many flaws but I still think it is enjoyable.

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Here We Are Again -- Impressed!!

My much-anticipated Weak Hero Class 2 is finally here. As we all know, following the traumatic events of the first season, Yeon Si-eun transfers to Eunjang High School, hoping for a fresh start. However, he soon faces a new wave of violence and more formidable enemies. Haunted by his past inability to protect his friends, Si-eun is determined to confront the escalating dangers head-on while navigating new friendships. Together, they face a ruthless gang known as the Alliance. This new season delves deeper into Si-eun's emotional scars and his determination to protect his new friends, adding significant emotional weight to the action. Every fight feels personal, raising the stakes. Similar to the first, I kept thinking, how are these high school kids; where are their teachers, parents, families -- how do the adults around them not know what their minor children's are involved in; just overwhelming but I understand we as viewers were given the view into these students lives from their prespective. If I was irritated with anyone in this drama, it was Si-eun's mom. She seemed to be clueless about her son's emotional and mental state, or maybe she was desperate. Regardless, I found myself wondering what had happened to his dad.

The introduction of Park Hu-min, Seo Jun-tae, and Go Hyeon-tak, with their distinct personalities and growing bonds with Si-eun, makes a strong impression. I was drawn to Park Hu-min's unique and even comedic approach to fighting, which brings a new dynamic to the series. And I must say that Park Ji-hoon's portrayal of the evolving Yeon Si-eun is award-worthy, showcasing his character's intelligence, emotional depth, and strategic acumen.  This second season stays true to its predecessor, with even more intense action. It delivers visceral and impactful fight sequences that leave viewers feeling every blow.

I know this is an adaptation, but I welcome the changes from the Webtoon. The drama takes some creative liberties as an adaptation, particularly with character backstories. I like that this season strongly emphasizes Si-eun forming new bonds, especially since his first season was a nightmare, especially with O Beom Seok's betrayal. I like that it is more grounded, restrained, and thoughtfully shaped by his past, in a way. I felt this season was more methodical. One can see that he had matured, and that is a testament to the writing and, of course, the acting.

This second season is a worthy successor to the first, delivering intense action and exploring deeper emotional themes, albeit a bit more subdued than the first, which I believe is intentional. The new cast members are well-written and acted, but Park Ji-hoon remains the standout, consistently delivering a compelling performance. I have seen a few reviews concerning the changes from Webtoon this season and how it affected the overall impact, but I disagree. Despite the changes, the drama remains an intense action drama, featuring impactful storytelling and compelling character dynamics. This season, just like the last, took me on another gripping and emotionally charged journey through the brutal world of high school violence, highlighting the power of friendship and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

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Still Standing, Not the Same.

Weak Hero Class 2 continues the story with the same intense, realistic tone that made the first season stand out. It digs deeper into the characters’ struggles, showing how their past choices weigh heavily on them while new challenges push them to their limits.

The fights remain grounded and meaningful, never just flashy action for its own sake. The series explores the consequences of violence and the complicated nature of power and loyalty in a way that feels honest and hard-hitting.

The friendships and rivalries grow more complex, and the emotional stakes are higher than ever. The performances remain strong, keeping the characters’ inner conflicts believable and relatable.

While it’s a very good follow-up, it doesn’t quite reach the same level as season one—but that’s true for most sequels. Still, Weak Hero Class 2 expands the story and the world without losing sight of what really matters: the human side of survival and growth under pressure.

(For me, I give it between an 8.5 and a 9.)

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High School’s Never Just About Grades, Is It?

Don't get me wrong, I knew what I was getting into when I went into this. I'd watched season and had this on my to watch list for the longest time, waiting for its release. It's the only Korean high school drama I've allowed myself to watch because what do you mean kids treat their classmates like punching bags just for fun. It's upsetting. Nonetheless, this I was willing to get into because there's someone fight those bullies back.

So, it's a dark, emotional, and intense ride through the harsh world of Eunjang High. At the center is Yeon Si-eun. His best friend Suho is in a coma after a brutal incident.

Just like the first season, what really makes this drama shine is the core friendship group – Si-eun, Seo Jun-tae, Gotak (Go Hyun-tak), and Baku (Park Hu-min). Jun-tae starts off timid but grows into someone who wants to stand up for himself. Gotak is the dependable one with a strong sense of justice, while Baku… oh man, Baku is the wild card. 😂 He’s crazy, intimidating and incredibly loyal.

The villains are properly villainous too. Na Baek-jin is the cold, calculating type, and his sidekick Seon-jae is the kind of guy you just love to hate. Add in the Union. Every fight, every confrontation keeps you on edge.

What I loved:

The story is intense but never feels forced – it tackles bullying, trauma, and survival in a really honest way.

The characters are amazing. You grow with them, cry with them, cheer for them.

The friendship dynamics are some of the best I’ve seen – not cheesy, just real.

The fight scenes are sharp and strategic – not just mindless action.

What didn’t quite hit for me:

Si-eun’s mom’s role felt a bit underdeveloped – I wish we got more depth there.

Some of the fight-heavy moments can feel a bit dense or repetitive, especially if you're more into character-driven scenes.

If you’re looking for something light, this isn’t it. That should have been obvious but just in case🤷🏽‍♀️. It’s intense almost all the way through.

All in all, this drama hits well emotionally, narratively, and visually. It’s not just about fighting; it’s about healing, loyalty, and standing up when everything’s pushing you down. Highly recommend if you're into powerful coming-of-age stories with real guts and heart.

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Lacks depth. Si Eun not enough screen time. Muscle instead of brain:(

Extremely disappointed. Weak Hero 2 lacked everything that made season one AMAZING. There are a lot of things wrong.

Weak Hero 1, a gut wrenching gem that made you sit at the edge of your seat, anticipating the next scene. The characters were developed, and all of them had their own motives to act the way they did. The friendship was developed at a natural pace, and the trust between them felt real. Yeon Si Eun used his intelligence to fight against the bullies, which was unique and interesting. His desperation showed through, and the effects of the bullying was very distressing.

Weak Hero 2: The new characters, including the villains didn't have character depth and fights were not heartbreaking. It didn't make me care enough about them, and didn`t leave an emotional impact like season 1. Unrealistic: they kept getting blows to the head, and continued their day like nothing happened. Baku wasn't intimidating enough, and I couldn't really take his character seriously. Lots of the high schoolers looked like adults, which pulled you out of the story.

Yeon Si Eun fought more with his muscles than with his mind. The pen deserves an award for making the fight scenes more interesting, thank you. I missed his calculative brain.

Overall, Great performances, especially Park Ji Hoon who nailed his characters expressions and intense eyes. (I LOVE HIS EYES.) If you enjoy fighting kdrama like Study Group, then this is for you.

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I, like everybody else who saw the first season was so glad to see a second season come out. Unfortunately the second season lacked in so many ways. Every episode to me was meaningless. I thought for sure the way the first season ended was going to pick up where it left off but it started to where things happened a year later and the MML decided not to fight anymore because of what happened the year prior....SAY WHAT???
There's the usual bullies taunting the weak and yes, you have a hero come in to save the bullied and they become best friends but now you created an enemy so you're going to have to fight to stay alive.... All in high school where there were no teachers around for the most part.

Throughout all of the episodes it seemed like it dragged. The MML was actually weaker in this than the first. Everything came to life in episode 8 but even that dragged a bit. I watched for the fighting and yes there was fighting but not a lot. It seemed like season two lost it's luster in every episode but I managed to stick it out. I was able to finish this in one day and now I don't have to worry about when I will go back to finish the rest if the drama wasn't as good as I thought.

Besides the main character, only two original cast members from the first season was in this but barely. Before the actual ending on the last episode, it was a eye roll-especially to a medical person. I thought that was the end but something bad happened after that with no explanation as to what happened.


To me the way this drama was it could've been left to just one season. The way it really ended makes me wonder if there's going to be a season 3. I don't know how that would work but I'm hoping it'll just be kept to two seasons.

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What a WEBTOON Reader would have expected

Now a lot of people are saying it doesn’t live up to season 1 and I’m here to say that is sort of true. Weak Hero is a WEBTOON adaptation and while Weak Hero 1 was a prologue this season is not. This season follows the WEBTOON to a certain extent. I was able to see different scenes that were in the WEBTOON in this season. Some part are different because they took out some characters but overall it somewhat similar. If you have read the WEBTOON then you can see that this is a good adaptation given that it had to match season 1 a bit, was only 8 episodes and each episode was only 40-50 minutes long, but it is a bit rushed. If you haven’t read the WEBTOON then chances are you will wonder why the pacing is so fast and how this doesn’t really match season 1 at all. Overall I give it a 10 because this is very much what I expect and it was amazing

P.S watch the end credit of episode 8 because they added a short scene in it.

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Solid 2nd season of a series that wrecked me with its gut-wrenching youth drama in season 1 !

Even if the series does not reach the same level of incredible turmoil of emotions that "Weak Hero Class 1" made me live end of 2022, it is a relief to be able to say that "Weak Hero Class 2" is worth the hype (and the long wait) !

Once again, the story is portraying strong friendships amidst school bullying and violence. Despite some overlapping thematic, the series is quite different from its first season. Indeed, the main character must handle traumatic event from its past, leading him to almost take a backseat in some situations letting the light shine much strongly on his entourage. It is not necessarily a default, but the "weak hero" trope is less exploited here than previously, as the hero is not as much an underdog as before.

In addition to the very different narrative arcs, this season feel also less indie: clearly Netflix budget is now there and very noticeable. There are some really beautiful and striking images, some impressive fighting sequences, very brutal. The reverse of the medal is that there is also less contemplative moments and that the production while feeling more refined, lost part of its gritty charm. The soundtrack remains one of the strongest point : the opening song but also and foremost every songs ending the episodes, with some impressive raps is worth a listen while the generic are going by.

What stays the same is that the acting is top-notch ! The ensemble cast does an excellent job : among them, Park Ji Hoon and Ryeo Un are outstanding. The first one has eyes that tell deep and sorrowful tales without saying a word ! The latter, who definitely bulked up for the part, delivers a really solid performance as well. He clearly took some inspiration from a character played by Choi Hyun Wook and it is an excellent choice given his role in the scenario.

I would recommend this to people that have seen the season one. It really provide a true closure with the hero undergoing an emotional inner journey. It is a story about growth in the middle of traumatic events. If you like baston manga, this is clearly a series for you !

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high expectations compared to what it really is

I want to start this off by saying that i’ve watched the first season back in 2022 and it has been my favorite kdrama ever since. i’ve waited 3 years and my expectations were indeed high, maybe even too high.

Back to last year, i noticed that Suho’s name wasn’t in the list of the starring cast on this app. I honestly thought it was weird, and maybe he would eventually come back as a surprise or something.

After the series came out I watched it, excited for a possible comeback of his, and for them to reunite.
For the first 7 episodes I noticed how there were no signs of him.. Just in Sieun’s thoughts or when he visited the hospital.
Then, as I watched the 8th episode I started wondering where he was.
It’s very common for dramas and movies in general to make one of the most important characters come back in the last episode, so I understood it.
At minute 40ish I really started wondering where he was, and then, when Sieun received the phone call I knew it would be something regarding Suho.
I was so excited.. just for him to appear for a minute.. and for them to have a 3 sentences conversation.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that Sieun seemed content after a long time, and they met each other again, but I expected something more.. you know?
I feel like they could’ve gave him a bit more screen time than just a mere minute, after making us wait for 3 YEARS, which is crazy long for this.

Also, it doesn’t compare to the 1st season. It’s completely different.
I actually appreciate the new characters, which are nice, but I miss some of the old ones.
Also, Beomseok? The only time he had shown up was in the ring when Sieun was dreaming while in a deep sleep. I feel like it was too different from the previous season.

This being said, I’m not sure if the wait can be justified.. My expectations were too high, definitely.
I hoped for something better.
I’m great that at least we got Sieun, i guess.

The acting was great as usual, and i really liked the music.

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