Global Release Date of Weak Hero Class 2
Netflix’s upcoming K-drama Weak Hero Class 2 premieres on April 25 worldwide. Season 2 of Weak Hero finds our protagonist, Si-eun, at a critical juncture. After forming meaningful friendships in the first season and standing against school violence, Si-eun experiences devastating losses that leave him traumatized. His transfer to Eunjang High School marks not an escape but a confrontation with even more formidable challenges and violence.
The recently released teaser trailer reveals Si-eun arriving at his new school, visibly carrying the emotional weight of his past experiences. At Eunjang, he forms new alliances with classmates Park Hu-min (Ryeo Un), Seo Jun-tae (Choi Min-yeong), and Go Hyun-tak (Lee Min-jae). However, he also encounters dangerous adversaries in Choi Hyo-man (Yu Su-bin), Na Baek-jin (Bae Na-ra), and the particularly threatening Geum Seong-je (Lee Jun-young).
Star-Studded Weak Hero Class 2’s Returning Cast
Park Ji-hoon reprises his role as Yeon Si-eun, the academically brilliant student who compensates for his physical limitations with sharp analytical skills and strategic thinking. In the first season, viewers witnessed Si-eun’s transformation from a voluntary outsider solely focused on studies to someone who forms unexpected bonds when confronted with bullying and violence.
The full returning cast includes:
- Park Ji-hoon as Yeon Si-eun (with Jang Jae-ha playing young Si-eun)
- Ryeoun as Park Hu-min
- Choi Min-young as Seo Jun-tae
- Lee Min-jae as Go Hyeon-tak
- Yoo Su-bin as Choi Hyo-man
- Bae Na-ra as Na Baek-jin
- Lee Jun-young as Geum Seong-jae
how sieun‘s new friends are waiting for him and we will never see the others again..#WeakHeroClass2 pic.twitter.com/UTyJicxUEO
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) April 2, 2025
Behind the Scenes: Returning Creative Team
The creative forces that made the first season a standout success have reunited for this sequel. Director You Su-min and executive producer Han Jun-hee return to craft a series that doesn’t shy away from depicting the harsher realities of teenage life. Their approach balances unflinching portrayals of youth violence with powerful themes of solidarity and friendship.
The teaser poster for the new season speaks volumes about the show’s central themes, featuring Si-eun with a steely determination in his eyes despite visible injuries – a bloody lip and bruised cheek. This striking visual encapsulates his evolution from a self-focused student to someone willing to stand and protect those he cares about.
The Phenomenon of Season 1
The first season of Weak Hero achieved remarkable success through organic word-of-mouth promotion and passionate social media discussions. It became an overnight sensation, immediately claiming the top spot among Wavve’s subscriber-based dramas within 24 hours of release.
The show’s international appeal was equally impressive, earning a near-perfect 9.9 rating on platforms like iQIYI, Kocowa, and Viki. According to data from Good Data Corporation, Weak Hero dominated the ‘OTT Topic’ drama category for four consecutive weeks.
Wavve reported that the series was the first OTT program to reach the top 3 in viewing time and maintained a strong presence in the top 10 rankings on iQiyi in Taiwan and North America. The show also secured the second position in the rankings compiled by OTT integrated search site Kinolights for the third week of November 2022.
With its unflinching portrayal of school violence, resilience, and the power of friendship, Weak Hero Class 2 promises to deliver another compelling chapter when it premieres globally on April 25, exclusively on Netflix.
