Last year, the native online service (OTT) Wavve produced and popularized the sequel to 'Weak Hero Class1,' which Netflix will now produce.
On the 4th, Netflix confirmed the production of 'Weak Hero Class2' (working title, hereafter 'Weak Hero 2') and announced the casting of actors Park Ji-hoon, Ryeo-un, Choi Min-young, Yoo Soo-bin, Bae Na-ra, Lee Min-jae, and Lee Jun-young.
Based on the webtoon of the same name on Naver, the series 'Weak Hero 2' depicts the harrowing survival story and brilliant growth tale of Yeon Si-eun, a model student who transfers to Eunjanggo High School carrying the trauma of standing up to violence for a friend but ultimately failing to protect them. Determined never to lose a friend again, she confronts even greater violence.
Park Ji-hoon said, "My heart is already pounding. 'Weak Hero' is a precious work that gave me my first rookie award as an actor. I will work hard to show a new and more grown-up side of myself, as much as you have anticipated."
The previous installment cast many rookie actors and paired a rookie director with fresh faces to create synergy. 'Weak Hero 2' also features many new faces. Ryeo-un (as Park Hu-min), Choi Min-young (as Seo Jun-tae), and Lee Min-jae (as Go Hyun-tak) appear as precious friends Yeon Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon) meets at Eunjanggo after transferring.
Yoo Soo-bin (as Choi Hyo-man), who faced off with Yeon Si-eun in a tense confrontation at the end of Season 1, also appears in Season 2. Bae Na-ra (as Na Baek-jin) and Lee Jun-young (as Geum Seong-je) play members of an alliance portrayed as a greater violence and adversary that Yeon Si-eun and her friends must confront.
The series is planned and overseen by director Han Jun-hee, with script and direction by director Yoo Soo-min, action choreography by stunt director Heo Myung-haeng from the previous installment, music direction by Primary, and editing by director Park Min-seon, all reuniting.
Director Han Jun-hee said, "Hey guys, welcome. It's your first time at Eunjanggo, right? I'm already excited to work with actors I've admired as a fan. It looks like it will be a very energetic set."
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