“Netflix’s Son”? Lee Jun-young Reacts to His Rising Fame — And Drops a Line for IU Fans

On the morning of April 21, the production press conference for Netflix’s Weak Hero Class 2 was held at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu. The event featured cast members Park Ji-hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Min-young, Yoo Soo-bin, Bae Na-ra, Lee Min-jae, and Lee Jun-young, alongside director Yoo Soo-min and creator Han Jun-hee.

Lee Jun-young, who recently starred in D.P. and When Life Gives You Tangerines, expressed gratitude for his continued run on Netflix.

“I’m honored to be unofficially dubbed ‘Netflix’s son,’” he said with a laugh. “All the projects that have let me grow and challenge myself happened to be with Netflix.”

He also made fans laugh by referencing his emotional role in When Life Gives You Tangerines, which starred IU:

“That drama received so much love — I’m still in disbelief. And honestly, I want to say sorry to Geum Myung (IU’s character),” he said playfully.

Lee teased that viewers will see a totally different side of him in his new role as Geum Sung-jae, a mysterious and hard-to-read character.

Weak Hero Class 2 — What You Need to Know

Weak Hero Class 2 follows Yeon Si-eun (played by Park Ji-hoon), a model student who transfers to Eunjang High School carrying deep trauma after failing to protect a friend from violence. At his new school, he’s determined to never experience that loss again — even if it means confronting danger head-on. What unfolds is a gripping story of raw survival, intense loyalty, and personal growth.

In a world where strength often equals power, Si-eun fights back not with brute force but with sharp strategy and relentless will. As new alliances are formed and deeper threats emerge, the stakes grow higher. The drama delivers not only heart-pounding action but also a powerful emotional core, spotlighting how trauma shapes youth and how courage can redefine identity.

Genre: Action, Youth, Psychological

Platform: Netflix (Season 2 premiere)

Episodes: 8 (all episodes released on April 25)

Starring: Park Ji-hoon, Lee Jun-young, Ryeoun, Choi Min-young

Season 1 of Weak Hero Class premiered in 2022 on Wavve and quickly built a strong fanbase. The much-anticipated Season 2 now returns as a Netflix original, with all 8 episodes dropping on April 25.

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