Weak Hero: Class 1 Season 2 set to move to Netflix

Gabriela Silva
Park Ji-hoon in Weak Hero Class 1 as Si-eun

Park Ji-hoon isn’t done with Weak Hero: Class 1, with production for Season 2 underway – but it looks like the show may just have found a new streaming home.

While 2023 has had plenty of great K-dramas, fans cannot get over Weak Hero: Class 1. Park Ji-hoon starred as Yeon Si-eun based on the original webtoon character. The K-drama had us invested in every moment as it tackled the dark reality of school bullying and violence in Korea.

Si-eun is a model student who keeps to himself. When provoked and defending himself from a bully, his actions cause a snowball effect. Weak Hero: Class 1 was hailed as a cinematic and emotional masterpiece by viewers.

Seeing as it was based on a webtoon, it was only a matter of time before Season 2 was announced. Not only will Weak Hero: Class 1 return, but it’s now slated to premiere on Netflix.

Weak Hero: Class 1 Season 2 set to move to Netflix

According to various reports, Netflix will take over Weak Hero: Class 1 Season 2 due to Wavve’s management difficulties.

On X/Twitter, it was reported that Wavve was unable to keep Weak Hero: Class 1 due to issues in being able to invest in original content. As a result, the second season of the K-drama will head to Netflix. It was also announced that the cast would have its first script reading.

Fans are excited, as the K-drama being on Netflix will mean it will be more accessible globally. One explained, “ITS A WIN FOR ME BUT I HOPE NETFLIX WILL DO BETTER DON’T RUIN THIS SHOW OK.”

Another said, “Ahh that’s good too considering weak hero class 1 got sm hype I’m sure it’ll be good for s2 too. I just want to see choi hyun work and jihoon acting again. they’re both so good in the series.”

The new season will have a lot to explore, as Season 1 was more of a prequel to Si-eun’s main storyline. Weak Hero: Class 1 helped establish his backstory before becoming the infamous main character fans know in the webtoon. The finale of the K-drama also teased a continuation with one of the central antagonists.

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Gabriela is a Senior TV and Movies Writer for Dexerto covering Netflix, Disney+, K-Dramas and everything in between. She has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Fordham, and was previously a TV Writer for Showbiz Cheatsheet and List Witer for Screenrant. You can contact Gabriela at gabriela.silva@dexerto.com