Decent Slow Burn Romance. If you want to enjoy, be generous with the skip button.
Heesu in Class 2 is a decent drama that touches on real and sensitive themes, particularly the struggles of being a closeted queer teen. With a promising setup and strong production values, it had the potential to rank among the best KBLs. However, despite its strengths, uneven storytelling and poor pacing ultimately held it back. That said, if you're willing to skim through the slower scenes, there’s still a lot to enjoy.
The Good:
The drama handled its sensitive themes with grace, realistically portraying the confusion and challenges faced by queer teenagers without feeling overly dramatised. The cast delivered strong performances, with each actor bringing charisma and individuality to their roles, making even quieter moments engaging. The production quality was also impressive — it's not often we get KBLs with this level of production.
The Bad:
While the concept was strong, the storytelling lacked depth. The use of astronomy as a metaphor was one of the very few elements that stood out However, overall character development, particularly for Seungwon, fell short. I loved Seungwon and the actor did such a great job with his character, but the writing failed him. For instance, the drama never clearly established why or when Seungwon developed feelings for Heesu — a detail that, even after finishing the show, remains unclear.
Subplots also suffered from a lack of depth, despite being given so much screen time, resulting in episodes dragging unnecessarily. The pacing was a major flaw: while slow burns can be powerful, here it was poorly executed. I realised by episode 7 that episodes 1-6 could have easily been condensed into 3, as much of the content added little to the main emotional arc.
Conclusion:
Heesu in Class 2 had all the ingredients for a standout drama — strong themes, a talented cast, and impressive production quality — but faltered in its execution. While uneven pacing and shallow storytelling prevent it from reaching its full potential, it remains an enjoyable watch if you’re willing to fast-forward through the slower parts.
The Good:
The drama handled its sensitive themes with grace, realistically portraying the confusion and challenges faced by queer teenagers without feeling overly dramatised. The cast delivered strong performances, with each actor bringing charisma and individuality to their roles, making even quieter moments engaging. The production quality was also impressive — it's not often we get KBLs with this level of production.
The Bad:
While the concept was strong, the storytelling lacked depth. The use of astronomy as a metaphor was one of the very few elements that stood out However, overall character development, particularly for Seungwon, fell short. I loved Seungwon and the actor did such a great job with his character, but the writing failed him. For instance, the drama never clearly established why or when Seungwon developed feelings for Heesu — a detail that, even after finishing the show, remains unclear.
Subplots also suffered from a lack of depth, despite being given so much screen time, resulting in episodes dragging unnecessarily. The pacing was a major flaw: while slow burns can be powerful, here it was poorly executed. I realised by episode 7 that episodes 1-6 could have easily been condensed into 3, as much of the content added little to the main emotional arc.
Conclusion:
Heesu in Class 2 had all the ingredients for a standout drama — strong themes, a talented cast, and impressive production quality — but faltered in its execution. While uneven pacing and shallow storytelling prevent it from reaching its full potential, it remains an enjoyable watch if you’re willing to fast-forward through the slower parts.
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