Class 2 Never Reached the Heights of Class 1
I’m not sure exactly where, but it just doesn’t evoke the same feelings or excitement that viewers experienced while watching Class 1. We got amazing fight scenes, but it could be much more...
The biggest issue is the fact that the story no longer centers around a WEAK hero. Yeon Si Eun is no longer that brilliant, underestimated student. He’s become just another fighter. I had been waiting for years to see clever, strategic fight scenes where he came up with creative and original ways to outsmart physically stronger opponents. The scientific explanations behind his moves gave us a unique perspective on his character and made the whole drama feel different (and we didn't get that in Class 2). So why did the creators abandon that storytelling approach and turn him into… just another typical action lead? I think it’s truly unfortunate that this intelligent angle was lost.
In addition, the pacing and storytelling felt a bit off. I had the impression that character development wasn’t given enough space, and relationships between characters progressed a bit too quickly. I would’ve loved to see more emotional depth there.
Si Eun is supposed to be the main character, but at times it doesn’t feel that way. Also, I think it would’ve been meaningful to show something about his father — even if he disappeared from Si Eun’s life, I still wish we could have seen that. Family aspects aren’t always the most important part, but they do give us much-needed background.
The cameos we got were, in my opinion, really well done — especially Oh Beom Seok. It was an interesting and meaningful way to bring him back, full of weight and raw emotion. The relationship between the characters is built on deep regret and overwhelming sadness. I know many people hate him, but it’s hard to feel just one emotion — especially hate — when you’ve once known someone so well and loved them like a close friend. Those scenes gave the story incredible emotional depth, while actually revealing very little on the surface. That subtlety made it even more powerful.
We got to see many fantastic performances from a truly talented cast. They all have a bright future ahead of them, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for their upcoming projects. In my opinion, they really did justice to the characters they played, whether it was the protagonists, the villains, or even the supporting roles. And Park Ji Hoon is absolutely brilliant. There’s something in his eyes — a visible sadness, something broken — and through them, you can almost see his character’s entire soul. He’s one of the best actors of his age group, no doubt about it.
As for the flaws, I think the main issue lies with the creators — especially the screenwriter. Something clearly went wrong in the development process, and now we’re seeing the consequences. Maybe it was the pressure from producers or the studio’s vision, but it’s truly regrettable, because the series had the potential to be so much more.
Finally, I have to say a few words about the music — it was genuinely great. I mean it. I loved the choice of songs, and the way the sound design added even more emotions and meaning to the story (I also found them quite unique for a k-drama )
Overall, it’s a great drama — especially if you enjoy intense fight sequences and well-crafted action scenes. We got plenty of those, and most of them were quite well executed. I wouldn’t call it just another “school bullying” drama, because to me, it’s not. It’s a story about complicated friendships, the choices we make in life, the values we have and the strength it takes to stay true to them. I would definitely recommend this drama — you won’t regret watching it.
But for me, it wasn’t the story I had been waiting for. And probably not the one many of us had hoped for. It was really good… but Class 1 was simply perfect. And let’s be honest how many times you can get perfect score?
The biggest issue is the fact that the story no longer centers around a WEAK hero. Yeon Si Eun is no longer that brilliant, underestimated student. He’s become just another fighter. I had been waiting for years to see clever, strategic fight scenes where he came up with creative and original ways to outsmart physically stronger opponents. The scientific explanations behind his moves gave us a unique perspective on his character and made the whole drama feel different (and we didn't get that in Class 2). So why did the creators abandon that storytelling approach and turn him into… just another typical action lead? I think it’s truly unfortunate that this intelligent angle was lost.
In addition, the pacing and storytelling felt a bit off. I had the impression that character development wasn’t given enough space, and relationships between characters progressed a bit too quickly. I would’ve loved to see more emotional depth there.
Si Eun is supposed to be the main character, but at times it doesn’t feel that way. Also, I think it would’ve been meaningful to show something about his father — even if he disappeared from Si Eun’s life, I still wish we could have seen that. Family aspects aren’t always the most important part, but they do give us much-needed background.
The cameos we got were, in my opinion, really well done — especially Oh Beom Seok. It was an interesting and meaningful way to bring him back, full of weight and raw emotion. The relationship between the characters is built on deep regret and overwhelming sadness. I know many people hate him, but it’s hard to feel just one emotion — especially hate — when you’ve once known someone so well and loved them like a close friend. Those scenes gave the story incredible emotional depth, while actually revealing very little on the surface. That subtlety made it even more powerful.
We got to see many fantastic performances from a truly talented cast. They all have a bright future ahead of them, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for their upcoming projects. In my opinion, they really did justice to the characters they played, whether it was the protagonists, the villains, or even the supporting roles. And Park Ji Hoon is absolutely brilliant. There’s something in his eyes — a visible sadness, something broken — and through them, you can almost see his character’s entire soul. He’s one of the best actors of his age group, no doubt about it.
As for the flaws, I think the main issue lies with the creators — especially the screenwriter. Something clearly went wrong in the development process, and now we’re seeing the consequences. Maybe it was the pressure from producers or the studio’s vision, but it’s truly regrettable, because the series had the potential to be so much more.
Finally, I have to say a few words about the music — it was genuinely great. I mean it. I loved the choice of songs, and the way the sound design added even more emotions and meaning to the story (I also found them quite unique for a k-drama )
Overall, it’s a great drama — especially if you enjoy intense fight sequences and well-crafted action scenes. We got plenty of those, and most of them were quite well executed. I wouldn’t call it just another “school bullying” drama, because to me, it’s not. It’s a story about complicated friendships, the choices we make in life, the values we have and the strength it takes to stay true to them. I would definitely recommend this drama — you won’t regret watching it.
But for me, it wasn’t the story I had been waiting for. And probably not the one many of us had hoped for. It was really good… but Class 1 was simply perfect. And let’s be honest how many times you can get perfect score?
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