The highly anticipated second season of the hit Netflix K-Drama Weak Hero Class 2 has made a strong debut, but reactions have been mixed among fans.

Released on April 25, the new season quickly captured worldwide attention, landing high on Netflix charts across 91 of 93 serviced countries. The show also earned a score of 708 points, placing it second globally, just behind the final season of You.

In the United States — where it is notoriously difficult for non-English shows to rank highly — Weak Hero Class 2 climbed to an impressive third place, beating its first season’s fifth-place achievement.

Following the story of Yeon Si Eun (Park Jihoon), Season 2 sees the character transferring to Eunjang High School, where he befriends Park Hu Min (Ryeo Un), Seo Jun Tae (Choi Min Young), and Go Hyun Tak (Lee Min Jae). However, peace is short-lived as Yeon Si Eun faces a new and more dangerous threat — a violent group known as Union. Notorious members like Na Baek Jin (Bae Na Ra) and Geum Seong Je (Lee Jun Young) introduce even bigger challenges for the main characters.

While the series’ strong global presence and Park Jihoon’s praised performance have been celebrated, some fans have voiced concerns. Viewers familiar with Season 1 or the original webtoon have noted that the story’s direction in Season 2 feels less cohesive, making it harder to stay emotionally invested.

Despite the mixed reactions, Weak Hero Class 2 remains a major force on the streaming platform — and all eyes are now on how the rest of the season will unfold.