'Weak hero Class 2' has achieved the remarkable feat of reaching global No. 1.
The Netflix series 'Weak hero Class 2' was first released on the 25th amid favorable reviews. 'Weak hero 2' follows the story of model student Yeon Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon), who transfers to Eunjang High School bearing the trauma of not being able to protect a friend despite fighting against violence, and depicts a fierce survival story and a brilliant tale of growth as Si-eun confronts greater violence to avoid losing another friend again. Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, this drama was created after the first season received acclaim when it was released on Wavve in 2022.
Unlike the first season, Season 2 has moved to Netflix, and it opened amid high expectations, showcasing the fierce yet incredibly brilliant growth of 'Weak hero' Yeon Si-eun, leaving a deep resonance. The action, as diverse as the strong personalities of the characters, has exploded with adrenaline. Park Ji-hoon, who meticulously portrayed Si-eun's complex emotions as she had no choice but to face violence again to avoid losing friends, truly showcased his talent. The immersion in the narrative built from 'Weak hero Class 1' was made possible by Park Ji-hoon's passionate performance, which made him 'Yeon Si-eun himself.'
Moreover, the seamless synergy of actors such as Ryu Eun, Choi Min-young, Yoo Soo-bin, Bae Na-ra, Lee Min-jae, and Lee Jun-young also contributed significantly to the accomplishment, drawing favorable reviews. The intense friendship narrative of the four friends from Eunjang High School, who fought fiercely to protect each other, along with the dramatic tension added by Lee Jun-young, Yoo Soo-bin, and Bae Na-ra at the oppositional points, maximized the genre's appeal.
Domestic and international reactions have also erupted. According to the Netflix Tudum TOP 10 website on April 30 (Wednesday), 'Weak hero Class 2' recorded 6,100,000 viewership numbers (the view time divided by the total runtime of the work) just three days after its release, ranking No. 1 in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) institutional sector.
Moreover, from the moment of its release until today, it has ranked No. 1 in the 'South Korea TOP 10 series' and has also made its way onto the TOP 10 lists in 63 countries worldwide, including Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, France, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and New Caledonia. Additionally, 'Weak hero Class 1' has also climbed to No. 8 in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) institutional sector, achieving the remarkable feat of entering the global TOP 10 list for five consecutive weeks since its release on Netflix.
Meanwhile, the Netflix series 'Weak hero Class 2' is exclusively streaming on Netflix.
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