Netflix’s returning, action-focusedK-dramawith a 91% Rotten Tomatoes audience score dominates TV charts following the release of season 2.K-dramas on Netflixhave been consistently popular on the platform, with the streamer having many originals they produce, alongside distribution rights for others.This includes rom-coms likeQueen of Tearsand medical dramas likeResident Playbook, showcasing the diversity of storytelling from their Korean shows. In the week of April 19 to July 21, 2025,Netflix had 5 K-dramas in their Top 10non-English language TV shows, proving the global popularity of the shows.
Weak Hero: Class 2 Has Climbed High On Netflix’s Streaming Charts
The Show’s Popularity Coincides With Its New Season
Weak Herohas become one of the top TV shows on Netflix following the release of season 2,titledWeak Hero: Class 2. Based on a webtoon of the same name by Seopass and Kim Jin-seok (Razen),the show follows Yeon Si-eun (Park Ji-hoon), a top student targeted by bulliesbecause of his physical weakness. However, teaming up with strong fighter Ahn Su-ho (Choi Hyun-wook) and another bullying target, Oh Beom-seok (Hong Kyung), the trio team up to survive in their violent school. The show holds a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting its popularity.
That popularity has been confirmed byNetflix, who listsWeak Hero: Class 2as the Number 1 non-English language TV show on the platform for the week of April 21 to June 13, 2025. The show garnered 6.1 million views equating to 34.9 million hours viewed. In addition to its status globally, it’s also the Number 1 show in Bolivia, Peru, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Oman, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.
What Weak Hero: Class 2’s Popularity Says About The Action K-drama
Season 2 Is Already Proving Itself As A Strong Follow-Up
WithWeak Herotopping Netflix’s non-English TV show charts, the series is proving just how popular the actionK-dramais worldwide. It’s a good sign not only for the series, but for South Korean shows overall that arrive on the platform. It indicates the series is a strong adaptation that resonates with a wider audience, dealing with important subjects while also providing entertainment as to how it approaches them. This makes its success unsurprising, and a clear sign of what gets popular on the platform.
