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BP IS OFF THE ROOF, Had So Much Potential [LIL BIT OF SPOLIERS, MY EMOTIONS ARE RUNNING HIGH ATP]
Went into this with so much expectations. Like I LOVED S1 so I had great expectations from this. To me, S2 felt rushed.Although this one is watchable but S1 had it's own charm to it. And WTH was that ending though. Like seriously, my BP was off the roof. That one "friend" smiling at the funeral, that made wanted to jump into the screen and punch him right in the face. Like seriously WTF. The one thing I had an issue with was the antagonist, Na Baek Jin. To me, he didn’t feel as much of a villain as the show tried to make him out to be. They presented him as this serious, mysterious figure, but I still don’t feel like I understand why he ended up where he was. I needed that backstory. Like the "REAL" bad guys did not got what they deserved. I HATE WHEN THE BAD GUYS DOES NOT RECIEVE THE PUNISHMENT THEY DESERVE BUT THEN AGIAN IT'S SOUTH KOREA, WHEN HAD THE BAD GUYS BEEN PUNISHED ????
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“Suho, I’m sorry”
Watching the second season of Weak Hero feels like picking at an open wound. From the very first episode, the season drags you back into its brutal world with no room to breathe. Yet, amidst all the chaos, it glances back just long enough to remind us how everything unraveled.Sieun is no longer the sharp, unshakable strategist we met in season one, he’s hollowed out, emotionally numb, and visibly burdened by depression. He now resembles a dying flame and the way his mental state is portrayed—subtly, yet with painful clarity—is this season’s greatest strengths. Park Jihoon, once again, nailed the role and all of his scenes deepens the character in a way that feels organic and earned. I was particularly relieved to see that in the new chapter of Sieun’s story Suho, rather than being pushed to the sidelines, remained the emotional core. It’s heartbreaking that despite everything, Sieun never stopped wanting to return to him and speak to him again. Additionaly, “just another truck accident,” happened not because he was hit by a truck but in the episode it’s clearly started clearly states that his hospitalization was due to shock hearing about Suho’s bad condition, not injury.
While the main character’s emotional core remained strong, I wished we had more time to explore the new characters. In the first season, the bond between the original trio felt genuine because they were all lonely in their own ways, that made everything more heartbreaking. This season, while it’s believable that Sieun opened up to those who showed him care, the emotional groundwork of these new relationships wasn’t as fully realized. Still, I liked Baku personality and story a lot.
On a technical level, the action sequences have leveled up. Fights are more intense and visually dynamic. Each character seems to carry a unique fighting style now, which makes the sprawling cast easier to distinguish.
Overall, season two is a worthy continuation. I haven’t read the webtoon and only know fragments from spoilers, but part of me wished the series would deviate even more from its source material. Interestingly, the first season was widely praised for its bold narrative changes, while this season faced criticism for doing the same.
I genuinely hope there will be a third season.
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A good continuation with memorable characters.
It was very nice to see a good continuation of Class 1. All of the new characters were very well-written and interesting (both the ‘heroes’ and the ‘villains’).(1)Baku was probably the most interesting- don’t fight, but if it happens, don’t lose. I saw a close similarity between Baku and Suho throughout the drama which I liked because it was almost a constant reminder that Suho was still around.
(2) Baekjin… so flawed but so pitiful. I couldn’t bring myself to hate him because of his history with Baku but I’m also disappointed there was no explanation as to how or why he ended up joining The Union.
(3)Seongje pissed me off sm. He was such a bitch so well done Junyoung for your great acting.
(4) Sieun. Jihoom is a DISGUSTING talented actor! I cannot fathom how he portrays each and every teeny tiny emoji so so well. I’m definitely going to watch all of his dramas.
Also, that final fight scene- a cinematic masterpiece. That scene was filmed and coloured so perfectly. It’s probably my favourite scene.
Thank you, Weak Hero Class Team. It was a stressful but interesting experience.
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High hopes got shattered in s2
I had way to high hopes from season 2 si kince season 1 was dope but I didn't liked it much.The story felt rushed and I also felt that just to show that si-eun will face even more problems since it is season 2 it basically showed anything to make it feel bigger ; like whole union thing and all.
Tbh, I am a little disappointed by season 2. Also the character of Baku felt over acted by Ryeoun.
That's all!
p.s. writing review for the first time( go easy on me)
I had way to high hopes from season 2 si kince season 1 was dope but I didn't liked it much.
The story felt rushed and I also felt that just to show that si-eun will face even more problems since it is season 2 it basically showed anything to make it feel bigger ; like whole union thing and all.
Tbh, I am a little disappointed by season 2. Also the character of Baku felt over acted by Ryeoun.
That's all!
p.s. writing review for the first time( go easy on me)
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a realistically dark high school action
Somehow I relate to his emotions and pent up anger inside. I could really feel his pain esp in S1. The acting was so intense I was actually amazed since I only knew him from his idol era in Wanna One. I didn't know he could act like that.S2 was more about action and S1 was more about that life sucks and sometimes it just gets suckier. WHAT'S THE BEST PART ABOUT THIS IS IT HAS NO ROMANCE WHATSOEVER!!
The show was kinda heavy so I wouldn't really rewatch it. It was perfect for one-time viewing.
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Accidentally watched this before season 1 - still enjoyed but a little too action packed for me
As the title says, i accidentally watched weak hero class 2 before number 1 and this did mean i was missing alot of context for some scenes in the later episodes and the storyline that sets this up. I did have some context both from the show and from things i've seen online about season 1 but yeah i was a little lost at points and didn't have an expectation from season one - through no fault of the show itself T_T.I think this was both a good and bad thing. A good thing because, like i mentioned, i had no expectations and could enjoy this by itself. As someone who often dislikes sequels as they most of the time don't live up to the original, I think I had the opportunity to enjoy this season much more than if I had watched season 1 first. But this is a bad thing because i lacked information and depth for characters that would have likely made me much more emotionally connected and invested. For example I was almost in tears for the emotional turmoil and relief that Si-eun felt in the pre-credits ending scene, but I know I would have been actually bawling my eyes out if I had the full context.
With all that said, as for the show itself I genuienly quite enjoyed the show. I feel like it had a good focus on plot, which kept me interested and excited to watch all of the next episodes which is something i often feel many k-dramas lack as they tend to get a little boring and lacking depth storyline wise as the show goes on. I do think it felt prehaps a little rushed in some areas but i still felt like it was a creative and gripping plot even so.
I think the characters were all incredidbly interesting and well written - it is hard to write morally grey characters that come across as likeable but when its done well it makes for a much more relatable and intruiging show. I also have to give a hand to the actors who all delivered incredible performances that brought the characters to life.
Though, I do feel as though the show prehaps misunderstood exactly what made the original season so popular. From what i understand the fight scenes are not what made season one so well loved and i felt like in this season there was alot of fighting and action for the sake of action that felt a little much and a little numb to emotional storytelling.
Overall though I can say i genuinely really enjoyed the show and binged it super quickly - and now I am immediatley off to watch season 1 !!
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Compared to Season 1, kinda disappointing!
When I watched the first season, it was very interesting. It had so much action going on, and the story was really touching. Overall, it was one of the best K-dramas I’ve ever watched. I was hoping the second season would be even better — that it would have a bigger impact and develop the story even more.But it felt too fast. The story moved too quickly, and I feel like many important parts were skipped. The fighting scenes also didn’t feel as realistic as they did in the first season, and I didn’t like how the main character seemed different. He didn’t really improve his fighting skills, and he didn’t feel as much like a true protagonist — he felt more like a side character. He didn’t have a big impact on the story like he should have.
A lot of the story was rushed, and many emotional moments were missing compared to the first season. I did like the characters overall, and the soundtrack was cool, but the story was cut short too often. It felt like way too much was skipped.
Still, it was enjoyable — just kind of… normal, not as amazing as I hoped.
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A Worthy Successor to the Most Successful Adaptation in 2023!! in
When we last left Weak Hero, love had lost the battle but not the war.Su Ho lay broken in a hospital bed, Si Eun shattered beyond recognition.
Weak Hero Class 2 picks up the pieces Weak Hero Class 1 left us with, but in a world that feeds on weakness, the fight for survival has only just begun.
Park Ji Hoon brilliantly returns as the stoic, quiet Yeon Si Eun, a sullen boy with wild eyes and a big heart he hides behind hurt, guilt, and fear—a heart he’s kept locked away beneath the trauma he’s experienced. His self-imposed isolation becomes both his shield and his prison, a running theme throughout both seasons. It’s a choice that’s especially poignant considering the Catcher in the Rye reference at the beginning of Season 2.
Si Eun’s withdrawal from the world is as much a source of his suffering as it is his strength. Yet, buried beneath the silence is an undeniable yearning for connection, a yearning that draws people toward him. Whether it’s the pretentiousness of the adult world or the cruelty of bullies who prey on the weak, those facing their own disillusionment seem instinctively pulled into his orbit.
While season 1 centered on Si Eun’s tragic, loving bond with An Su Ho (Choi Hyun Wook) and O Beom Seok (Hong Kyung)—a bond that dissolved into a monologue of guilt and regret—season 2 offers a mirror image: a new trio of friends, haunted by the same longing for loyalty and love. Park Hu Min (Ryeo Un) feels like a living echo of both Su Ho and Si Eun, protecting the weak while carrying the heavy burden of guilt over what he believes he’s done to a friend.
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How many pens does he have???
Let me start off by saying that I love the original manwha this was based on, and I'm re-reading it as we speak.However, even with that in mind, I thoroughly enjoyed season one, though it deviated from the script of the manhwa. It expertly blended characters and created a compelling story that made me yearn for more. I so desperately wanted to see what new and interesting perspectives would be used to recreate these beloved characters. Suffice it to say, I was very disappointed. I couldn't help but compare it to the manhwa and what they were able to achieve in the first season.
Grey/Si-Eun was meant to be this intelligent and extremely resourceful fighter, though he was physically weak. He was the White Mamba who stirred up fear and unease in the Union. I saw more of these characteristics in the first season, but in this second season, he was just some pen-toting weakling who said no more than 2 words at a time. Where were all of these pens coming from?? Why were there so many pens? Almost every fight he fought recklessly and had a pen in tow, ready to stab his opponent. Yes, his character is the type who fights to inflict as much damage as they can from the beginning, and he was often reckless, but he was also far more cunning in the manhwa. In fact, he was constantly referred to as such, but where did all of that go? He was painfully incompetent when he fought and painfully slow with his reactions. Though his character is quiet, he was always thinking, and most of his dialogue was internal. We got no more than 5 seconds of this in one scene.
The manwha was mostly centred around Eunjang and their issues with the Union, yet somehow, with all that material at their fingertips, this was what they came up with. The characters felt shallow and poorly developed. The story felt rushed. Donald/Baek-Jin's death made little sense, I don't know if the implication is that the gang boss killed him or he faked his death, but it had so little impact compared to the manwha. Big Ben/Baku's character was well portrayed in the sense that he always sought to fix things on his own to keep those around him safe, shouldering an ever-growing burden. But I don't feel like I had enough time to really connect with the character or grow as fond of him as I was of Su-Ho. The Union members, namely the leaders, were nowhere to be found, apart from Wolf Keum/ Seong-Je (who was an amazing antagonist that I wish we saw more of). When I saw the characters for the new season, I thought they would just do the arc where he eventually fought Wolf and won, but what was this? They shoved 100+ chapters into 8 shoddy episodes. No Jake, no Dean, no Kingsley, no Myles, no Forrest, not even useless Jimmy Bae? They created a masterpiece from less than 10 chapters, but made this with more?? I can't wrap my head around that part. Was it stifling to their creativity to have that much to work with?
This new season, much like my thoughts in this review, was all over the place and at times, confusing. None of the new characters' stories were adequately fleshed out. Too many of the characters were combination characters from the manhwa, and it wasn't done in a convincing way like season 1.
On the bright side, the actors did their best with what they were given, and that cannot be discounted. The fight scenes were good, and the OST was very good. The scene with Su-Ho at the end was my absolute favourite. If this drama is watched as a standalone without any knowledge of the first season or manhwa, I believe it would be far more enjoyable than it is.
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RESIST BUT RETALIATE (when needed). What is new for Weak Hero 2? Is it worth watching?
Weak Hero 2 delivers a sequel that sharpens its pacing and doubles down on its core message, even if it treads familiar ground. While the plot leans into clichéd underdog tropes and an obvious climax, the film’s raw intensity and emotional performances keep it engaging, offering a worthy follow-up to its predecessor.Plot & Pacing:
The story follows the same setup as before: a bullied hero, constant cruelty, and a satisfying revenge. While the storyline feels repetitive, the pacing is faster than Weak Hero 1, cutting out slow parts and building steadily to the big fight. The final battle with the villain Baek Jin is predictable but delivers exciting, hard-hitting action. However, the plan to beat him—breaking his arms and legs with raw strength—isn’t as smart or creative as I hoped. It works, but it’s nothing new. I miss the Weak Hero 1 strategies and tactics from Si Eun.
Characters & Performances:
Si Eun remains the standout, his calm demeanor and piercing eyes conveying a flood of unspoken emotions—rage, sorrow, and regret—that elevate every scene. His unshakable resolve is magnetic, anchoring the film’s emotional core. But too much pens scenes, I understand it's his signature move, but it could have been used as a last resort in the final battle, which could have been a better way to let fans anticipate whether he will use a pen or not to win the fight. The supporting cast shines too, adding depth and cohesion to the story. That said, a key moment involving Baku rallying allies against bullying feels underdeveloped. This scene, meant to symbolize collective action against oppression, needed more emotional weight and focus to fully highlight its message. It’s a missed opportunity to strengthen the film’s anti-bullying stance.
Theme & Impact:
The drama’s core message is clear: “If you stay silent, bullies win.” Like the first film, it pushes the idea that victims must fight back to break the cycle of abuse. While this theme isn’t new, it feels more urgent here because the characters’ pain and anger are so raw. The film also avoids making violence look “cool”—instead, every punch or kick is shown as a last resort, something the characters hate doing but have to do to survive.
Final Verdict:
Weak Hero 2 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it polishes what worked before. Predictable moments and a lack of tactical creativity hold it back, yet the improved pacing, standout performances (especially Si Eun’s), and unwavering focus on its anti-bullying message make it a compelling watch. For fans of the original, it’s a satisfying continuation—flawed, but fierce.
Strength isn’t given—it’s taken,
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You don't know what you are talking about !
Anything under 9 is an insult to this amazing second season. It is so good. A very nice follow up on season 1. Watching it back to back make the whole thing a fantastic drama. I cried, I laugh and I fell in love with those characters. It's dark, yes. Like in the webtoon. But I have to say that Netflix did a very good job. What I don't like, an ending that make us want more without them signing for another season. If it's cancelled, the ending would be a bad ending. But if they do a last season, It would be fantastic!!! Hope it wont take 3 years... The actors are starting to look like adults now!!!Was this review helpful to you?
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Honestly, i loved it
It wasn't as good as season one, but it was still amazing. Firstly, the actors they picked for this season were literally perfect for they roles. I really have no bad thing to say about the casting. However, the story could have been better in my opinion. Still great tho, i never got bored while watching it. The music was as great as always, i really love the intro. I have it as my ringtone 😭.About the ending... Im just going to say that i cried a lot and every time i remember it i cry. I really didn't think he'd wake up, since wherever i looked online, it said he wont wake up in season 2, so i was really sad. Seeing him surprised me very much, in a good way of course.
I really enjoyed watching it, if i could rewatch it for the first time again, i would.
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