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Muscat Daily
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
‘Weak Hero Class 2' tops Netflix global non-english TV chart
Netflix's original Korean series 'Weak Hero Class 2' has catapulted to the No. 1 spot on the platform's Global Top 10 chart for non-English language television series, merely three days following its release. According to Netflix's official fan site Tudum, the series amassed 6.1 million views during the week, a figure derived by dividing total watch hours by the show's runtime. This remarkable achievement places the second season at the forefront of the streamer's global rankings for non-English content in record time. Premiered on a Friday, the series swiftly gained momentum, maintaining the No. 1 position on Netflix Korea's Top 10 chart since its debut. Additionally, it has secured a spot in the Top 10 rankings across 63 countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, France, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and New Caledonia. The swift global ascent of Weak Hero Class 2 is attributed to its emotionally charged narrative and meticulously choreographed action sequences. The storyline follows the evolution of Yeon Si-eun, portrayed by Park Ji-hoon, who once again finds himself confronting a wave of violence in defence of his friends. Park's compelling performance has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its intensity and range. The ensemble cast—featuring Ryeo Un, Choi Min-yeong, Yoo Soo-bin, and Lee Jun-young—has also been praised for its on-screen chemistry and emotional depth. The series successfully balances powerful antagonists with gripping portrayals of brotherhood, further enhancing its international appeal. Meanwhile, the first season, Weak Hero Class 1, continues to perform well, securing the No. 8 spot in the same global chart. It has now spent five consecutive weeks in Netflix's international Top 10 since being added to the platform's global library. The rapid rise of Weak Hero Class 2 underscores the growing global appetite for Korean storytelling and further cements the series' status as a benchmark in youth action drama.
South China Morning Post
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Netflix's Weak Hero Class 2 star Park Ji-hoon on ‘finding comfort' playing deep protagonist
After making waves in a gritty, adult-rated school action drama on Korean streaming platform Wavve, the second season of 2022 sensation Weak Hero has found new life and greater exposure under the wing of streaming giant Netflix. Advertisement Weak Hero Class 2 wasted no time igniting buzz with its April 25 release – not just in Korea, but across Asia and Latin America – signalling a dramatic leap from domestic hit to international phenomenon. The series soared to No 1 in Netflix's non-English-language content category in 32 countries. Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, Weak Hero follows the story of Yeon Si-eun, a model student born physically weak but fiercely intelligent, who mastered the art of fighting from a young age. Singer and actor Park Ji-hoon, taking the title role, reunites with the original creative team and continues his fight to protect his friends in the second season.
Korea Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Weak Hero: Class 2' tops Netflix's non-English series chart
"Weak Hero: Class 2," a drama focusing on school violence, topped Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday. Starring Park Ji-hoon, Ryeoun and Choi Min-yeoung and based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the Korean action drama garnered 6.1 million views for the week ending Sunday. Joining it in the top 10 were five other Korean TV series: "Heavenly Ever After" at No. 5, "Resident Playbook" at No. 6, "When Life Gives You Tangerines" at No. 7 and "The Haunted Palace" at No. 9. The original "Weak Hero: Class 1," which first streamed on the local platform Wavve in November 2022 before Netflix picked up the sequel, also entered the chart at No. 8, likely boosted by the release and popularity of the second season. (Yonhap)
India Today
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Weak Hero Class 2 review: K-drama packs solid punch despite weak character arcs
When Weak Hero Class 1 landed, it didn't just break through the noise of high school dramas — it carved out a space of its own. Gritty, grounded, and heartbreakingly quiet at times, it understood violence not as action, but as aftermath. This season, though, doesn't quite rise to meet them. It simmers, it stings, but it never fully breaks the Weak Hero Class 1, the emotional deep dive into the characters' psyche made the audience resonate with them and internalise their pain. Through Yeon Si-eun's narration, we were granted access to his inner world — cold, calculating, but cracked with pain. Ahn Soo-ho and Oh Beom-seok were never mere sidekicks, they were layered, deeply human, shaped by bruises that weren't always physical. Beom-seok, in particular, was written with such nuance that even in betrayal, he never felt like a villain — just a boy too broken to choose the trailer of Weak Hero Class 2 here: However, this is (almost) completely missing in the second part. The fight sequences grow more intense, but there's always an emotional disconnect that does not let the audience immerse themselves completely into the Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon), now in a new school, carries more than trauma — he carries guilt, loss, and the kind of quiet fury that doesn't scream but simmers. Eunjang High might be a different battlefield, but the war — internal and external — has only escalated. Despite swearing off to not make any new connections, Si-eun finds an unlikely connection with Seo Jun-tae (Choi Min-yeong). Cornered and bullied, just like he once used to be, he tries to defend him, and a bond forms. He also forms a bond with Go Hyeon-tak, aka Gotak (Lee Min-jae), and Park Hu-min, aka Baku (Ryeoun), the latter being the person to keep violence off Eunjang High and preventing the students from joining the shady Union, run by Baku's old best friend turned adversary, Na Baek-jin (Bae Na-ra).Kang Hyun (Choi Min-young) brings a brief glimpse of what could be — camaraderie, maybe even peace — but we know that in Weak Hero, peace is always the calm before a storm. And when the storm strikes, it threatens, once again, to take away everything that Si-eun holds close. Park Ji-hoon plays Si-eun like a boy who's slowly calcifying into something colder. His silences speak volumes. His eyes — blank, then burning, then blank again — hold stories the dialogue can't touch. He recreates one of the most quietly devastating performances in a youth drama in recent years. There's no big breakdown, no cathartic moment of screaming rage; just a slow, crushing descent into numbness. And somehow, that hurts fight choreography remains a standout. It's quick, vicious, almost ugly at times — just how fights are supposed to be. It's intense, and fast, making you sit on the edge of your sofa during the sequences. The series, however, relies heavily on just the action. There are no slow, relishing-the-buildup kind of shots which made the first part stand out. Everything is hurried to reach the ultimate showdown, but, by then, you have significantly lost problem with Weak Heroes Season 2 lies with the character's alienation. What's Jun-tae's or Gotak's story, how did BFFs Baku and Baek-jin so detached that they became each other's arch nemesis, was Baek-jin also jealous of Su-eun's intellect - we never get to find out. It's worse for those who have read the Hero Class 2 wants to be a darker, more complex evolution of its predecessor. But in trying to escalate, it loses intimacy. It's still solid — well-acted, beautifully shot, and emotionally charged in flashes. But it doesn't cut as deep this time. And for a show that once knew how to wound with a whisper, that feels like a missed opportunity.3 out of 5 stars. advertisement
Daily Mirror
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix series fans are already calling 'the best of 2025' after binging episodes in just one day
Netflix subscribers have been quick to binge through the series Netflix viewers are absolutely hooked on what they're calling the 'best drama series of 2025'. Weak Hero has made a grand entrance on the major streaming platform with the launch of its second season. The first series was initially exclusive to the Waave platform in 2022, but now both instalments, subtitled Class 1 and 2, have found their way onto Netflix. The drama is a South Korean production based on a webtoon of the same name. The second season was added to the service on Friday (April 25), following the first a few weeks prior, and it's proving to be an unexpected hit among subscribers. At the time of writing, it has secured a spot in the top 10 most watched shows in several regions. It currently ranks sixth among UK users and has climbed as high as third in the US. It appears that many viewers are thoroughly enjoying binge-watching all the episodes, reports the Mirror US. The show's synopsis suggests a blend of Gossip Girl, John Wick and Fight Club. It centres around Yeon Si-eun, who ranks in the top 1% of his class and is solely focused on his studies. However, he refuses to back down from the ruthless school bullies. Instead, he utilises his quick decision-making skills and extensive knowledge of various subjects, along with his surroundings, to defend himself. Finding himself in serious danger, he forms new friendships to navigate a high school life filled with violence and discover the true meaning of strength. Fans have been sharing their feelings online about the show with one declaring: "Weak Hero is a masterpiece! Best drama series of 2025. The emotions hit harder, the fights are even more brutal and realistic!" They further enthused: "Park Ji-hoon absolutely owned his role - the pain, the loneliness, the silent strength... I felt everything! The story isn't just about fighting - it's about trust, betrayal, and survival. Every scene had me on the edge of my seat." Another fan praised the series on Rotten Tomatoes, where it boasts a phenomenal 94% approval score: "It's difficult to put into words just how incredible this drama is. It was my first time seeing Park Ji Hoon in an acting role and he totally blew me away. The show is perfectly written. A must watch for anyone that doesn't mind violence in a drama." A different viewer expressed a fervent desire not to leave the show's world, saying: "I didn't want it to end. Insane fight scenes, emotional gut-punches, and characters you'll obsess over (even the villains), even though I really wish we got more of Su-ho." One more fan echoed a common sentiment, harbouring hopes for another season, writing: "Honest opinion, Weak Hero was too short. There needs to be a part three or something of that sort." They added: "From first episode to the last l was at the edge of my seat. I'm so glad they put all the episodes on Netflix because l don't think l would have been able to wait for a new episode coming out weekly that would have been horrific."
