Weak Hero Class 2: Fans on why the K-drama will return

After a wave of disappointment following Weak Hero Class 2's premiere on Netflix on April 25, fans have been left speculating whether the series will return with Weak Hero Class 3. While the second season didn’t live up to the expectations of many, the lingering questions and unresolved storylines have sparked widespread theories about what might unfold next. From character arcs to potential plot twists, here's a look at why fans are hopeful and why they think Park Ji Hoon’s Yeon Si Eun might return to redeem the series in its third season.

Weak Hero Class 2 leaves fans disappointed

Weak Hero Class 2 picks up where we left off with Yeon Si Eun, the sharp but physically weak high schooler who just can’t seem to escape the chaos at Eunjang High. After turning a blind eye to a bunch of fights, Si Eun starts to stand up against bullies and ends up making friends while dealing with the school’s dangerous social scene. As rival groups clash and power struggles heat up, Si Eun’s quick thinking once again saves the day.

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However, many fans felt let down by the season, as the pacing seemed too rushed, the character arcs too complicated, and the overall execution lacking the finesse of the first season.

Why do fans think there will be Weak Hero Class 3?

Fans are pretty confident that Weak Hero Class 3 is on the horizon, especially after the way Season 2 wrapped up. Amid the ongoing buzz around the series, many believe the creators have already given us a glimpse of what’s to come.

Throughout the series, they’ve built up Seong Je (Lee Jun Young) as a major character, and with him appearing alongside Crime Lord, it seems likely they’ll play a big role as the new antagonists.

A lot of fans think Suho (Choi Hyun Wook) will rejoin Eunjang High after recovering from his coma, adjusting to his new life, and possibly clashing with Si Eun’s new group of friends, especially Baku (Park Hu Min), who could have a really interesting dynamic with him. There’s also a lot of speculation about Baek Jin (Bae Na Ra) and his death. In the webtoon, he dies in a car accident, but the reason for his death is not revealed. The post-scene credits hinted that Crime Lord, aka CEO Choi (Jo Jung Suk), may have played a role in his death after he failed to secure his shady business. However, fans are not buying it, as some think he might have faked his death. Some fans also think that if he was killed by someone, this could push Baku to seek revenge. The ending set up a ton of possible storylines, and fans are really hoping Season 3 will dive into them. After all, they’re seniors now, so there’s still room for the school theme to be a central part of the story, just like it was in the first season.

Reacting to the possibilities of a third season, one fan on the Reddit subreddit r/WeakHero wrote, "I feel like a season 3 could definitely happen, and we could see some stories from the manhwa incorporated into the show. Like all the arcs that were missed. Like the whole business network Donald Na built in the manhwa (instead of some money-laundering bowling place he is in charge of) would be interesting to see. They could also do great things with what was missed. I really hope they consider another season."

Another fan wrote, "If season 3 happens and Suho would be there, then it's going to be a weak hero class x twinkling watermelon. lmao." Notably, the second part already dropped many Twinkling Watermelon easter eggs that had fans craving for more.

One Redditor added, "Definitely need an S3!!! Up until now, bullying and its varying degrees have been a central theme; in S3, they may shift focus from it. While Si-eun and friends going up against a real gangster seems quite unlikely, they could use it, and instead of solely focusing on reckless fighting, expand on Si-eun's strategy-making skills, incorporating complex strategies and elements that eventually do bring the gangster down. Or the gangster winning could also be an interesting plot twist-lesson & make way for more storylines."

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Weak Hero Class 1 and 2 are now streaming on Netflix.

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