According to Korea Times, Netflix's original drama "Weak Hero Class 2" has risen to No. 1 on the Top 10 Most popular non-English programs globally in its first week of release (from April 21 to April 27).
Netflix announced that The Weak Hero 2 recorded 6.1 million views after only 3 days of release, from April 25 to April 27, far surpassing many other films such as The Gardener, The Glass Dome...
The film entered the Top 10 in 63 countries, including Top 1 Netflix in 9 countries including Korea, Bolivia, Peru, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Oman.
At the same time, The Weak Hero 1 also entered the global chart at No. 8, marking the 5th consecutive week that part 1 has been on the chart when it was released on Netflix since March this year.
The Weak Hero 2 follows the growth process of exemplary student Yeon Si Eun (played by Park Ji Hoon) when moving to a new school. Facing another even greater wave of violence, Si Eun counterattacks to protect her friends, revealing her inner chaos and her ability to recover.
According to the Korea Times, the emotional depth and brutal action scenes of the film have received enthusiastic reactions. Park Ji Hoon's strong acting combined with meticulous choreography scenes was praised for creating conditions to show off the actor's acting ability.
The harmonious combination of actors, including Ryeoun, Choi Min Yeong, Yoo Soo Bin and Lee Jun Young, also contributed to the acting experience for the film.
The brotherhood between the magnetic quartet Eunjang - Yeon Si Eun (Park Ji Hoon), Park Hu Min (Ryeoun), Seo Jun Tae (Choi Min Young), Go Hyun Tak (Lee Min Jae), and the contrasting presence of the villains played by Bae Na Ra, Lee Jun Young, Yoo Soo Bin, brought the typical tension of this genre and emotional resonance to the work.
