Weak Hero Class 2 Dominates Netflix Charts and Ignites Webtoon Viewership Boom
Discover how Webtoon achieved a 20x surge in monthly revenue after completion—unlock the secrets behind this explosive growth!
Weak Hero Class 2 Domin Netflix Rankings Sparks Webtoon Revenue
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Webtoon Sees 20-Fold Revenue Boost After Netflix Release
Netflix's live-action series Weak Hero Class 2—based on the popular webtoon—has achieved global success following its release. According to Korean entertainment media BnTNews, the webtoon recorded a 20-fold increase in monthly revenue compared to its post-completion average after the show premiered.
Global Streaming Success
Weak Hero Class 2 debuted on Netflix on April 25 and quickly climbed the platform's global charts:
- Top Non-English Series Worldwide (April 21–27): 6.1 million views (calculated by dividing watch hours by series runtime)
- Top 10 in 63 Countries: Including Brazil, Mexico, France, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand
- Ranked #2 (April 28–May 4): 6.4 million views
- Ranked #4 (May 5–11)
The first season had also made an impressive entry, ranking eighth globally and remaining in the top 10 for five consecutive weeks after its debut.
Where to Watch and Read
- Weak Hero Class 2 is currently streaming on Netflix.
- The English version of the webtoon is available on WEBTOON. The series, created by SEOPASS and RAZEN, was serialized from 2019 to 2023.
Source: BnTNews (Hyo-joo Han)