Netflix's Most Dangerous School K-Drama Drops April 25 —Here’s the Drop Time + Episode Count

K-drama fans, get ready—‘Weak Hero Class 2’ hits Netflix on April 25, and the anticipation is already sky-high.

Adapted from a popular Naver webtoon, the Weak Hero series first exploded in 2022 with Class 1, earning both critical acclaim and massive fandom buzz. Starring Park Ji-hoon, Choi Hyun-wook, and Hong Kyung, the first season pulled no punches and landed in the Top 10 non-English Netflix series globally for four straight weeks, charting in over 70 countries.

Now, Class 2 picks up the fight—literally. Park Ji-hoon returns as Yeon Si-eun, a quiet but deadly fighter who finds himself in a new school nicknamed “the troublemaker academy” after the traumatic loss of a friend. As he steps into this new battlefield, he’s forced to face even more intense violence—and forge new friendships.

So, what’s new in Class 2?

Plenty!

Ryeoun joins the cast as Park Hu-min, a principled basketball captain who keeps the school’s fragile order in place. Choi Min-young plays Seo Jun-tae, a seemingly timid classmate with a twist. Rising star Lee Jun-young brings dangerous energy as Geum Seong-je, a key member of the school’s delinquent union. Action lovers will want to keep an eye on Lee Min-jae, who plays Go Hyun-tak, a former taekwondo prodigy known for his signature kick.

The mastermind behind the school’s shadowy order? That would be Na Baek-jin, played by Bae Na-ra—a genius student and secret puppeteer of the school’s violent hierarchy. For added tension, Yoo Su-bin joins as intelligence broker Choi Hyo-man, further complicating the already explosive school landscape.

At the press conference held in Seoul on April 21, co-director Yoo Soo-min explained, “This season is about how a boy becomes a man—it’s about reconciliation with himself, with others, and with the world.”

Behind the scenes: friendships, casting fights, and… school uniforms?

Director Han Jun-hee, known for D.P., reunited with Lee Jun-young and Bae Na-ra for this project. He joked that Jun-young looked too good in a school uniform, saying, “If you didn’t join, I was ready to change the whole script.” As for Bae Na-ra, he personally reached out to offer him the role, wanting more screen time for the charismatic actor.

Director Yoo revealed that his brother, Yoo Su-bin, initially turned down the role due to the pressure of working with family—but eventually came around, joking, “If you call me for another project, I’ll put on a school uniform again.”

All eight episodes of Weak Hero Class 2 are expected to drop at once—just like the first season. While the official release time hasn’t been confirmed, fans are predicting an afternoon launch around 4–5 PM KST, based on typical Netflix rollout patterns in Korea.

With its powerful performances, gritty storylines, and a loyal fanbase, Weak Hero Class 2 is poised to make another global splash.

Will it break into the global charts again? All eyes are on Netflix this week.

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