noona

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.