Yoo Soo Min Shines in Netflix Hit ‘Weak Hero Class 2’ with Scene-Stealing Performance

Rising star Yoo Soo Min is capturing global attention for his memorable performance in Netflix‘s latest hit series, Weak Hero Class 2. As the show quickly climbs the ranks—debuting at number one in Netflix’s Non-English Global Top 10 with 6.1 million views in its first week—critics and fans alike are praising Yoo’s portrayal of Cho Hyo Man, a compelling character that’s as irksome as he is irreplaceable.

Weak Hero Class 2, directed by Yoo Soo Min and developed by Han Jun Hee, follows model student Yeon Si Eun (played by Park Ji Hoon), who transfers to a new high school, Eunjang High, in the aftermath of a traumatic event. The series depicts his heartbreaking yet empowering journey as he faces new waves of violence to protect his friends. The show’s raw storytelling and layered characters have propelled it to global success, appearing in the Top 10 lists across 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Indonesia, and Thailand.

At the center of this success is Yoo Soo Min’s interpretation of Cho Hyo Man, introduced as a loud-mouthed school bully who, despite his tough exterior, shrinks before real power. This duality—a character who bullies the weak but fears the strong—adds both tension and complexity to the narrative. Yoo infuses him with an essence that viewers love to hate yet can’t fully dismiss. In scenes where he scorns others while avoiding physical confrontations with stronger students like Go Hyun Tak (played by Lee Min Jae), his performance strikes a delicate balance between humor and depth.

The standout? When Cho Hyo Man refuses a gym fight by mocking the slippery floors—an excuse both pathetic and hilarious. Yoo also effectively navigates the role’s emotional nuance, especially when aligning himself with the Bakoo crew after being denied entry into the elite bully union. It’s this flawed, almost pitiable nature that makes Cho Hyo Man a magnetic presence on screen.

Audience reactions from across the globe have been overwhelmingly positive, applauding Yoo Soo Min’s capability to humanize a character that might otherwise be one-dimensional. He’s secured his place as a breakout star in the international K-drama landscape.

Weak Hero Class 2, with its powerful storytelling and growing fanbase, is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix.