[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Kim Ye-eun = The drama ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ starring actor Park Ji-hoon is receiving great attention.
Released on Netflix on March 25 (Tue), ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ is an action growth drama that depicts the process of top 1% model student Yeon Si-eun confronting numerous acts of violence with his first friends Su-ho and Beom-seok. It was also very popular when it was released on the OTT platform Wavve three years ago in 2022.
Park Ji-hoon plays the role of Yeon Si-eun in the drama, showcasing a completely different side from his previous works, drawing viewers’ attention. His acting, which skillfully portrays changing emotions, combined with intense gaze and captivating action, has earned him reviews such as “a life-changing character” and “a turning point project.”
This is evidenced by the unusual reaction from global viewers. According to FlixPatrol, a global OTT platform viewership ranking site, ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ ranked 3rd globally in the Netflix TV Show category with a score of 589 points.
In Thailand and Malaysia, it entered the charts at No. 1, while in Korea it debuted at No. 3 and No. 2 in multiple countries including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Brazil.
Additionally, it demonstrated its strength by ranking 3rd in France, 4th in Spain, 5th in the US, 6th in Canada, 8th in Germany, and 10th in Italy, showcasing its influence beyond Asia to North and South American countries and Europe. Despite being a re-released work, it receives enthusiastic love, reaffirming the status of K-drama.
‘Weak Hero Class 1’, which has shown a meaningful start, is available to watch on Netflix, and ‘Weak Hero Class 2’, a Netflix series, is scheduled to be released in April.
Meanwhile, Park Ji-hoon announced his formal acting career with the JTBC drama ‘Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency’, and has been building a solid filmography with appearances in several works such as ‘Love Revolution’, ‘At a Distance, Spring is Green’, and ‘The Blue Whisper’.
Recently, he is preparing for his next film, tentatively titled ‘The Man Living with the King’, heralding a meeting with the public.
