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Business Upturn
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Weak Hero Class Season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on July 20, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated July 20, 2025, 12:26 IST Alright, Weak Hero Class fans, let's talk about the one thing keeping us all up at night: Weak Hero Class Season 3. After that gut-punch of a second season hit Netflix on April 25, 2025, we're not the only ones refreshing X for updates. The cliffhanger, the feels, those insane fight scenes—Season 2 left us desperate for more of Yeon Si-eun and his Eunjang High crew. So, what do we know about Season 3? From release date guesses to cast rumors and plot theories, here's the scoop on everything buzzing around this K-drama gem. Release Date Speculation for Weak Hero Class Season 3 Trying to pin down a release date without an official announcement is like guessing the weather a year out, but let's give it a shot. Weak Hero Class 2 got announced in December 2023, filmed through mid-2024, and landed in April 2025. That's roughly a 16-month turnaround. If Netflix gives the go-ahead by, say, December 2025, we could be looking at a late 2026 release if they hustle. But, real talk, the three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2 makes me think 2027 is more likely. Expected Cast for Weak Hero Class Season 3 If Season 3 happens (and it better), the core gang should be back, judging by how Season 2 wrapped. Here's our take on who we'll see: Park Ji-hoon as Yeon Si-eun Choi Hyun-wook as Ahn Su-ho Ryeo Un as Park Hu-min (Baku) Choi Min-yeong as Seo Jun-tae Lee Min-jae as Go Hyun-tak Lee Jun-young as Geum Seong-je We might also see Jo Jung-seok as Choi Chang-hee, the shady Cheongang gang boss who showed up at the end. He's got 'trouble' written all over him. RIP Na Baek-jin (Bae Na-ra), but I wouldn't be shocked if he pops up in flashbacks—his death was too murky to leave alone. Potential Plot for Weak Hero Class Season 3 Season 2 ended with a bang: Eunjang took down the Union, but at a cost. That mid-credits scene with Choi Chang-hee offering Seong-je control of the Union (and Seong-je saying 'nah') left our jaw on the floor. Season 3 could go so many ways. Here's what we are expecting: Si-eun's Dark Side : Park Ji-hoon pitched Si-eun going rogue after losing friends, and I'm obsessed with the idea. Imagine our quiet strategist snapping and taking on everyone—Union, Cheongang, you name it. : Park Ji-hoon pitched Si-eun going rogue after losing friends, and I'm obsessed with the idea. Imagine our quiet strategist snapping and taking on everyone—Union, Cheongang, you name it. Su-ho and Baku Team-Up : Su-ho's back, but he's got new friends to vibe with (or clash with). Fans on X are hyping a Su-ho-Baku alliance, and we are expecting them to throw punches together in some epic fight. : Su-ho's back, but he's got new friends to vibe with (or clash with). Fans on X are hyping a Su-ho-Baku alliance, and we are expecting them to throw punches together in some epic fight. New Threats : The webtoon's mostly wrapped in the show, so Season 3 might go off-book, like Kingdom did. Choi Chang-hee's gang could pull Si-eun into a bigger, scarier world of crime, way beyond high school bullies. : The webtoon's mostly wrapped in the show, so Season 3 might go off-book, like did. Choi Chang-hee's gang could pull Si-eun into a bigger, scarier world of crime, way beyond high school bullies. Baek-jin's Mystery: The show didn't explain Baek-jin's death, just hinted it was sketchy. The webtoon says car accident, but I'm betting Season 3 digs deeper. Reddit's blowing up with theories—one fan thinks Si-eun might use his chess-master brain to outsmart a gangster like Chang-hee. Another post suggested a time jump to graduation, which could shake things up. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Tatler Asia
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
When brains meet brawn: K-drama duos who fight with mind and muscle
Yeon Si-eun and Ahn Soo-ho and Baku in 'Weak Hero Class' Above Si-eun strategising behind the scenes (Photo: IMDb) Above Baku possesses brute force. (Photo: IMDb) The brains: Yeon Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon) The brawn: Ahn Su-ho (Choi Hyun-wook), Baku (Ryeo Un) Yeon Si-eun, top of the class at school, is introspective and highly analytical. That's not to say he doesn't know how to fight or isn't strong enough to take a beating. But when confronted by bullies, he uses his sharp mind, knowledge of everyday physics and psy-ops-style tactics to fight back. His allies, Ahn Su-ho in Season 1 and Baku in Season 2, are a whole different breed. Built for combat, one-time MMA champ Ahn Su-ho and the physically imposing Baku bring the muscle. Perhaps the best example of the dynamic between Si-eun and his friends comes during the climactic battle in the K-drama's second season, when Si-eun's calculated plan to help Baku take down main villain Na Baek-jin (Bae Na-ra) is set into motion. Don't miss: The breakout stars of 'Weak Hero Class': Meet the next generation of K-drama talent Kim Jong-hyeon and Yoon Dong-joo in 'Good Boy' Above He comes at everything fists up. (Photo: IMDb) Above The team's chief strategy guy (Photo: IMDb) The brains: Kim Jong-hyeon (Lee Sang-yi) The brawn: Yoon Dong-joo (Park Bo-gum) The special police unit in Good Boy is composed of five former Olympic champions, but a bromance appears to be brewing between rivals Yoon Dong-joo and Kim Jong-hyeon. A former fencer, Jong-hyeon may have serious fighting chops, but it's his analytical mind and a cool head that set him apart. Meanwhile, Dong-joo, an ex-boxing gold medallist, lets his fists do the talking. Both are vying for Ji Han-na's (Kim So-hyun) heart, and their competitive streak often gets in the way of teamwork. But all signs point to a formidable partnership—if they could just get along long enough to combine brains and brawn. Choi Se-kyung and Kim Deuk-pal/Song Yi-heon in 'High School Return of a Gangster' Above Kim Deuk-pal is a gangster stuck in a high school student's body. (Photo: IMDb) The brains: Choi Se-kyung (Bong Jae-hyun) The brawn: Kim Deuk-pal (Lee Seo-jin)/Song Yi-heon (Yoon Chan-young) When the soul of 47-year-old mob boss Kim Deuk-pal accidentally enters the body of Song Yi-heon, a bullied high school student, everything begins to change. Suddenly armed with years of street-fighting experience and shrewd gangster instincts, Yi-heon undergoes a startling transformation. No longer an easy target, he becomes a force to be reckoned with. In his new body, Deuk-pal—now living as Yi-heon—befriends the school's top student and class president, Choi Se-kyung, someone Yi-heon had always admired from afar. And while it's easy to assume that, prior to the body-swap, Yi-heon would have benefited most from this friendship, it's surprisingly clear that Se-kyung needed Deuk-pal/Yi-heon in his life even more.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tastefully Yours ending explained and exploring the Weak Hero Season 2 cameo that has K-drama fans in disbelief
Tastefully Yours ending explained: The ENA drama Tastefully Yours, starring Go Min Si and Kang Ha Neul, wrapped up its 10-episode run with an emotional and satisfying finale. While the short series faced criticism for its slow middle episodes, the ending delivered heartfelt resolutions, unexpected twists, and even a jaw-dropping cameo from Park Ji Hoon of Weak Hero Class fame, leaving K-drama fans shocked. For the unversed, the K-drama follows the unlikely romance between Han Beom Woo (Kang Ha Neul), a polished executive director at Korea's elite food conglomerate Hansang, and Mo Yeon Joo (Go Min Si), a passionate countryside chef who runs a tiny, hidden restaurant with just one table. When their worlds collide in Jeonju, their contrasting approaches to food and life spark both conflict and attraction. As they work side by side in Yeon Joo's humble kitchen, Beom Woo rediscovers the true meaning of cooking beyond corporate success, while Yeon Joo learns to open her heart again. Tastefully Yours ending explained: Breaking down the heartwarming finale of the series By the end of Episode 8, Mo Yeon Joo discovers Han Beom Woo's true intentions via his brother Han Seon Woo (Bae Nara). He had initially come to her countryside restaurant, Jungjae, to steal recipes for his family's conglomerate, Hansang. Feeling deeply betrayed, she leaves everything behind and isolates herself in the mountains. Meanwhile, Beom Woo, realizing his mistakes, quits his high-ranking position at Hansang's fine dining branch, Motto. His redemption arc begins as he tries to make amends, but the damage seems irreversible. The ultimate cook-Off: Jungjae vs. Motto The prestigious Diamant Guide sets up a high-stakes cook-off between Jungjae and Motto for a battle of three stars, though in reality, it's a battle between Jungjae and Hansang. The challenge is both restaurants must prepare the best chicken dish possible. However, Hansang plays dirty. They ensure Jungjae can't source fresh chicken, forcing them to use frozen meat. Despite this, Myung Sook, Jungjae's head chef, steps up and crafts a remarkable dish. On the other side, Young Hye, Motto's chef (who previously stole recipes from Jungjae to gain three stars), finally decides to cook something original, marking her personal growth. When the results are announced, the Hansang chairwoman (Beom Woo's mother) declares a tie, but the French judge refuses to accept her corruption and storms out. A rematch is proposed, but Young Hye quits, leaving Motto without a chef. Yeon Joo's final gamble: A homemade meal Instead of a rematch, Yeon Joo offers to cook a final meal for the chairwoman and proposes that if she dislikes it, Jungjae will close forever. But much to everyone's shock, the dish she prepares isn't a gourmet dish but a simple home-cooked meal, the same one Beom Woo's mother once tried to make for her sons on TV while ignoring their pleas for attention. As the family eats together, the chairwoman finally tastes the love and care missing from her children's lives. Though she initially scoffs, she eventually admits the food is good, especially the kimchi, a callback to Beom Woo's childhood. When Beom Woo moves to shut down Jungjae as promised, his mother stops him, saying, "If it closes here, you'll just open somewhere else." Yeon Joo agrees, "Jungjae is where we are." Did Yeon Joo forgive Beom Woo? Yes, but not without struggle. While Beom Woo's deception was severe, Yeon Joo recognises that his mother's neglect shaped his actions. More importantly, she sees how much he's changed. Her own mother's advice about forgiveness likely played a role, but ultimately, Yeon Joo chooses love over resentment. The surprising Weak Hero Season 2 cameo callback In a fun twist, Park Ji Hoon (star of Weak Hero Class) makes a surprise cameo at the end of Tastefully Yours, instantly sending fans into a frenzy. But what really caught viewers off guard was a direct nod to Weak Hero Class 2. Yoo Sun Bin, who played the notorious Choi Hyo Man—one of the bullies at Eunjang High—shows up here as Shin Cheun Sung, the son of the gukbap restaurant owner who ends up working full-time at JunJae. When his character crosses paths with Park Ji Hoon's Lee Si Eun—now going by Eun Jae and working as an actor—he casually asks, 'Where did you go to high school?' The response? A chilling death stare from Si Eun, hinting that he hasn't forgotten a thing from their Eunjang days. Park Jihoon's cameo in Tastefully Yours Episode 10 where "Sieun" met "Hyoman" again is in theqoo HOT post! 😘😘😘 Interestingly, Tastefully Yours and Weak Hero Class have more in common than just cast crossovers. Both dramas were directed by Park Dan Hee, which might explain the clever callbacks and emotional continuity. And there's more—Bae Nara, who played Beom Woo's older brother in Tastefully Yours, also stepped into the spotlight as the main villain in Weak Hero Class 2. This unexpected crossover delighted fans, blending two very different K-drama worlds in a way that felt both nostalgic and thrilling. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Forbes
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fighting Bullies Is On The Curriculum In ‘Weak Hero Class 2'
Park Ji-hoon and Choi Min-young stand up to bullies in 'Weak Hero Class 2.' The high school featured in the k-drama Weak Hero Class 2 is not a place where students can study quietly. Teachers make themselves scarce and bullies abuse their classmates without sanctions. In the first season of Weak Hero Class (2022), Si-eun, played by Park Ji-hoon, saw his friends at another school suffer because they stood up to bullies. The second season finds Si-eun in a new school, which also has plenty of bullies. Only now, he's even more reluctant to fight or to make new friends. He's consumed with guilt about what happened to classmates at his previous school, which he reasons was his fault. It's easy to feel sorry for Si-eun, but also to admire his resolve. Park ( At A Distance Spring is Green, Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency) portrays a character crippled by his memories. Si-eun must fight through a fog of self-recrimination. Its a very physical portrayal of depression, but Park said it did not require much thought. He just instinctively understood the character's sadness. 'I don't think I actually had to make preparations to seem depressed and show the depressed side of him,' said Park. 'Because when I think of this character I feel like he's so lonely. He's so alone. I thought of my own school days and I also didn't have that many friends. So I could really relate to Si-eun to some extent, and I could really immerse myself into this character. I could understand his chain of thought and I think I do share some common ground with him. So I was quite quick to immerse myself into the character.' Despite deciding not to interact with his classmates Si-eun winds up talking to Jun-tae, played by Choi Min-young (XO, Kitty, Twenty Five Twenty One). Jun-tae has been bullied for years, which means his school life is miserable. That short conversation results in Jun-tae deciding he no longer wants to be a victim. He stands up to his bullies and it's the most intense character transformation in the series. Ryeo Un plays Baku in 'Weak Hero Class 2.' 'Si-eun made Jun-tae face his past and that is really important for Jun-tae,' said Choi. "He was always feeling afraid and yet fearful to face the fact that he was a coward. He was just living his life and compromising himself, thinking that he had no other choice, but he actually did. He didn't want to face that part, but Si-eun made him face it." Eventually Si-eun acquires two more allies, Baku, played by Ryeo Un (Twinkling Watermelon, Death's Game) and Go-tak played by Lee Min-jae (Crash Course in Romance, Hide). Strong and athletic, they are not the kind of students that bullies usually mess with. Their alliance with Si-eun leads to lots of fight scenes with bullies at the school and with the members of a multi-school network of thugs named The Union. Every episode boasts at least two fight scenes, which required the cast to attend regular fight scene training. 'Together with the stunt actors, we would have rehearsals,' said Lee. 'We would have a lot of training and we had it weekly. We had weekly sessions during the shoot and before the shoot, like a month and a half or two months prior to the shoot we would have a very thorough preparation and rehearsals for the action scenes that we have to be in. And also, one other thing is that we ate a lot to make sure we had the stamina and we tried our best to stay safe.' In one memorable fight scene Ryeo Un uses a basketball to slam dunk a rival. He practiced the scene with wires and a trampoline 'When I was at the action school prepping for the scene, we used both wires and a trampoline," said Ryeo. 'But in the actual scene when we were shooting, we used a trampoline and for safety reasons, we also had mats. So it was shot very safely and we used a trampoline and also used a bit of CGI to finish the scene.' Park's character Si-eun would rather not fight, but his new school is full of bullies, such as ... More Seong-jae, played by Lee Jun-young. Perhaps the sequel's best scene is the rumble that happens toward the series' end, in which two sides approach each other holding umbrellas and then fight in the rain and mud. It took days to film. 'There were times when there was actual rain,' said Ryeo. 'But because we shot that scene for such a long time, there were days when it wasn't raining, so there would be the water truck pouring fake rain on us. So, sometimes it was really raining, sometimes it wasn't.' Either way there was a lot of mud. What Lee liked best about playing Go-tak, a seemingly tough guy with a kind heart, was bonding with his fellow actors. 'I was able to band together with these guys and go over all these obstacles together.' There are a few times in the script where the characters call each other 'lunatics' and they mean it as a compliment. "My character Jun-tae actually says this once too,' said Choi. 'But I think why the word lunatic is a compliment in this series is because not only does it bond us together, because we all think we're lunatics, but it also embodies the feeling of being very bold, being courageous, and being able to take action instead of just saying words.' Si-eun's quiet defiance moves his classmates and their loyalty in turn emboldens him. Park sees Weak Hero Class as primarily a coming of age story. 'When I think back to my school days, there are always some friends who become kind of role models to the other ones,' said Park. 'One might be really fun and popular and that person also has good grades and is also kind of a good fighter. Or maybe there is some friend who has a really strong moral compass and people look up to him. I think this show is basically a coming of age story of the four of us plus Suho (Choi Hyun-wook) and my other friends from season one, and they're still kids, but they really work their best. They work really hard to fight their way through their very difficult teenage years. So, I think that's the message that this show is trying to convey.' Weak Hero Class 2 is based on the webtoon of the same name by Seo Pae-seu and Kim Jin-seok. The story was adapted and directed by Yoo Soo-min, who also directed Weak Hero 1. The drama airs on Netflix.
