Park Ji-hoon To Lee Jun-young, Meet The Full Cast Of Weak Hero Class 2
Weak Hero Class 2 has managed to impress audiences just days after its release. After the overwhelming success of the first instalment, season 2 of this Korean action-thriller will focus on Yeon Si-eun as he faces bullying in school and continues to navigate the realities while honing his fighting skills. Weak Hero Class 2 premiered on April 25 on Netflix and has already topped Netflix's non-English series chart.
The popularity of the series has made fans curious about the star cast. Here are some major cast members of Weak Hero Class 2.
Park Ji-hoon as Yeon Si-eun
Park Ji-hoon returns to the series as the lead in order to continue the story of Yeon Si-eun, a model student who always tops his class. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, he discovers his exceptional fighting ability. In season 2, Yeon Si-eun finds himself at a new school after getting expelled from his previous institution. Here, he makes new friends. However, Yeon Si-eun must push himself to his limits in order to face Choi Hyo-man, the most notorious guy in the school.
Ryeoun as Park Hu-min (Baku)
Park Hu-min is the strongest student of Eunjang High. He is the head of the basketball team. Although he is good-natured, Baku has unresolved conflicts with gang leader Na Baek-jin and the clash between them is enough to push the school back into being violent.
Choi Min-yeong as Seo Jun-tae
Seo Jun-tae is the most timid boy at the school who gets bullied but can't fight back. After meeting Yeon Si-eun he gets inspired and starts to fight his tormentors.
Bae Na-ra as Na Baek-jin
In Weak Hero Class 2, Bae Na-ra plays the role of Na Baek-jin, the leader of the Union. Known to be the best fighter in his school, he is determined to bring Baku, a childhood friend, under his control.
Lee Jun-young as Geum Seong-je
Lee Jun-young's character Geum Seong-je is Na Baek-jin's evil lieutenant. Known for his brutal nature and loyalty to the Union, Seong-je's presence intensifies the problems faced by Yeon Si-eun.
Yu Su-bin as Choi Hyo-man
A character who confronted Yeon Si-eun at the end of season 1, Choi Hyo-man is back in the new season.
Lee Min-jae as Go Hyeon-tak (Gotak)
Go Hyeon-tak aka Gotak is Baku's best friend and teammate who also has a tainted history with the Union members.
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