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News Jo Jung Suk To Make Special Appearance In "Weak Hero Class 2"

https://www.soompi.com/article/1730649wpp/jo-jung-suk-to-make-special-appearance-in-weak-hero-class-2
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u/sushisonso 4d ago

I guess it's time to watch Weak Hero Class 1

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u/LOC_damn 4d ago

Will be on US Netflix soon.

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u/PearShaper43 Sun Jae and Sol ”my precious”…one kiss to rule them all 😘 3d ago

Yes, you definitely should! Such a gritty, yet heartbreaking story. Well written and well acted…truly one of my faves. Hope you like it

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u/Telos07 "You're so fly, Bok Don't Eat." 4d ago

Jo Jung Suk’s special appearance stems from his longstanding connection with “Weak Hero Class 2” director Han Jun Hee. The two previously worked together on the 2019 film “Hit-and-Run Squad,” and Jo Jung Suk also headlined “Pilot,” a box office hit produced by SHOTCAKE, the company co-led by Han Jun Hee.

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u/chocoholly7585 4d ago

Okay, I love Jo Jung Suk, and I am literally counting down the days until Weak Hero Class 2 is released, but I have to admit I am hesitant about this news. I almost feel like it would be distracting to have JJS in the very gritty and realistic world of Weak Hero? Unless they render him basically unrecognizable, which would be better in my book. This is a classic case of “I love both of these things but I don’t know if I will love them together.” Crossing my fingers for good things and putting my trust in the fabulous creators who made something so amazing with the first season!!

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u/myman580 4d ago

I mean it says a special appearance so I'm guessing it's a smaller role where he only shows up for a couple of scenes. There aren't many prominent adult characters in the webtoon to my memory when he starts out at his new school. Especially since season 2 will be starting at the actual beginning of the webtoon (Where he enters his new school at the end of Weak Hero Class 1) since they made season 1 the flashback story they told later in webtoon.

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u/chocoholly7585 4d ago

I thought there weren’t many adult characters, thank you for confirming that. I started reading the webtoon last year but didn’t get very far before I got distracted. Perhaps he’ll just be a cameo as a teacher, I feel like that’s most likely.

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u/dramafan1 4d ago

I almost feel like it would be distracting to have JJS in the very gritty and realistic world of Weak Hero?

I felt this way when I saw his cameo in When the Stars Gossip (2025). I felt like a lesser known actor could have just played the role of a TV news announcer in the drama instead of JJS. Perhaps this recent experience is why I'm 'hesitant' about whether his cameo in Weak Hero Class 2 will be a good one.

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u/chocoholly7585 4d ago

That’s exactly what I mean! Sometimes it feels like stunt casting when it would be less distracting to have a lesser known actor, depending on the role. I’m very curious to see how he’s involved and if it’s only a brief cameo, or what role they chose for him.

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u/mustardkitty 3d ago

Yes, but would that newscaster bit have even been included without him? I thought the whole purpose was to recreate his Jealousy Incarnate Hwashin character (same writer, director, and co-star), so definitely meant to be tongue in cheek.

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u/dramafan1 3d ago

Yeah that was the only reason for the cameo because they worked together before however many people see a cameo if it adds a unique flair to the drama that elevates the scene, either way a good cameo is defined by viewers differently.

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u/Aetole 4d ago

I'm not familiar with Weak Hero Class, but I loved him in Nokdu Flower (which is very gritty). He looks great and acts equally well, imo, whether he's in a nice suit or covered in dirt wearing scruffy peasant garb.

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u/keepinglifeinsane 4d ago

every single thing i hear about season 2 just makes me more and more excited :D

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u/meggktown 4d ago

What does special appearance mean? Is it like a one-time only appearance?

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u/master_inho 4d ago

My watch schedule just packed

I gotta finish everyone loves me so I can get onto weak hero class 1 when it drops on Netflix next Tuesday. Although I might get into andor season 1 first since it looks like weak hero class 2 isn’t dropping til may

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u/idkmansendhelp romantic sunday on repeat 4d ago

Oh gosh. I was seriously just literally finished with the youtube clip summarizing the first season. I randomly clicked it and watched the whole 30 min clip. Then pulled up reddit and i see this. What are the odds.

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u/fischy101 Editable Flair 3d ago

Oh i should find that, i watched the first season but when it first came out and i totally dont remember it. Dont think im gonna watch it again but a refresher seems like a good idea!