Action-packed K-drama Weak Hero shows no signs of slowing down. After a successful debut in 2022, the series returned with a second installment that premiered on Netflix in late April 2025.
Over the course of eight episodes, it continued the story of Yeon Si-eun, a model student who became the unexpected hero of his class. However, since fans had to wait three years between seasons, they quickly devoured the new installment.
Are there more episodes on the way?
Weak Hero Season 3 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t officially announced any plans for Weak Hero season 3.
That said, the K-drama became the most-watched non-English show on Netflix globally immediately after its season 2 debut. In other words, the show’s chances of renewal look good. Additionally, the series sets up a new threat for the protagonist to face during his senior year, leaving the door wide open for more episodes.
Whether that happens, we hope it won’t take another three years for a new season to come out. Maybe we could get it in 2027, at least?
Weak Hero Cast
- Park Ji-hoon as Yeon Si-eun
- Choi Hyun-wook as Ahn Su-ho
- Hong Kyung as Oh Beom-seok
- Ryeoun as Park Hu-min
- Choi Min-young as Seo Jun-tae
- Lee Min-jae as Go Hyun-tak
- Yoo Su-bin as Choi Hyo-man
What Could Happen in Weak Hero Season 3?
Weak Hero centres on Yeon Si-eun, a quiet student who uses his sharp intellect to stand up to bullies and protect himself and his friends.
After becoming targets of escalating school violence, Si-eun teams up with a couple of colleagues, forming a powerful trio. Even so, their bond is repeatedly tested as Si-eun undergoes a transformative journey from passive observer to active fighter.
In season 2, Si-eun finds himself drawn into his new school’s oppressive environment and clashing with a notorious student gang known as the Union. He forms new alliances, confronts his past traumas, and ultimately steps up to challenge the corrupt system threatening his peers.
The season builds to a massive showdown that proves to be worth the wait. Once all is settled, though, a mid-credits scene teases that senior year might be even more troublesome for Si-eun and his friends. If Weak Hero season 3 happens, the action is likely to intensify.
Is Weak Hero Based on a Book?
Yes, the series is based on the webtoon of the same name by Seopass and Razen. You can check it out here.
