Park Ji-hoon’s upcoming Weak Hero Class 2 has been gaining traction for a while. In the run-up to its release, anticipation for the intense action high school drama has doubled since Netflix, in [what I believe] was a strategic acquisition, made the first installment, Weak Hero Class 1, available just before launching the new season, reviving the show’s popularity almost three years after its initial airing. In effect, it has also influenced the popularity of its cast, notably Park Ji-hoon, known for his consummate portrayal in the titular role.
Park has had a protracted career in Korean entertainment since 2006, making his mark in diverse roles and projects. Speaking of K-dramas, the following are his best works in the genre that I suggest you watch before Weak Hero Class 2 arrives.
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019)
This period drama unfolds in the Joseon era, when Hanyang’s famous Flower Crew marriage agency—comprising Ma Hoon (Kim Min-jae), Young-soo (Park Ji-hoon), and Do Joon (Byeon Woo-seok)—is approached by the new king to help him win a commoner girl he loves. As the matchmaking team undertakes the challenge of changing her so she can blend in with the royalty, several secrets and mysteries are unveiled while relationship dynamics evolve through various plotlines in this engaging romantic comedy.
Park Ji-hoon’s Young-soo adds to the appeal of Flower Crew with style, energy, and cuteness (often flashed in his aegyo moments). An adept groomer, Young-soo is loved for his impeccable fashion sense and makeover skills. However, he’s scarred from a harrowing past, pushing him to camouflage his reality and live life as a different person—a portrayal that Park breathes life into seamlessly, inhabiting the contrasting and complex aspects of Young-soo’s narrative.
Love Revolution (2020)
Based on the webtoon of the same name, this teen drama follows Gong Joo-young (Park Ji-hoon), an extroverted high schooler who falls in love with the very withdrawn Wang Ja-rim (Lee Ruby). She’s disinterested, bothered even by Joo-young’s advances and his flashy displays of affection. Even so, Ja-rim is compelled to accept his proposal when he keeps pursuing her and never gives up on her.
Known for deft acting, especially in playing nuanced characters, Park Ji-hoon was appreciated for precisely capturing the subtleties of adolescence as Joo-young navigates the feelings of first love, the various heartwarming moments of camaraderie, his burgeoning emotions for Ja-rim, and his challenges while coming to terms with his sense of self, all of which contribute to the overall charm of the drama.
At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021)
At a Distance, Spring Is Green draws attention to the youth—their behavioral and mental health issues through the challenges of college life, peer and academic pressures, financial worries, and relationship struggles—dramatizing the hit webtoon but in a way diverging from the original story by removing the BL (boy love) angle.
The main protagonist, Yeo Joon (Park Ji-hoon), is a rich kid, jovial and the cynosure of eyes in his college circle. However, beneath his cheerful exterior lies a deeper, troubled self, hidden from the world. When a serious and cynical senior enters the campus, Yeo Joon seeks to befriend him for want of a real friend. They hit a rocky start with contrasting personalities and backgrounds, causing friction, but their shared pain bridges the gap as the plot progresses.
Park aptly captures the complex and often unspoken emotions of Yeo Joon, especially when he’s struggling with himself. He very convincingly portrays that suppressed pain, his desperate need for validation and love, and his struggle to find them outside of a dismissive family.
Weak Hero Class 1 (2022)
One of my favorite high school dramas to date, this one has only eight episodes but is so fully fleshed out and ends with the most intriguing cliffhanger, foreshadowing what’s to come in the second season.
Certainly one of his best portrayals, Park Ji-hoon had me hooked throughout his run in the episodes as he etched out in detail Yeon Si-eun and his experiences in the violent and notorious world of his school, plagued with bullying, social stratification, and, of course, teenage problems.
Another excellent live-action version of this acclaimed webtoon, Weak Hero Class 1, centers on Si-eun, who is meritorious but physically weak, leveraging his erudite brain to outwit his bullies. He beats and is beaten, attracting more foes when his classmate and expert fighter Ahn Su-ho (Choi Hyun-wook) comes to his rescue, as does the timid Oh Beom-seok (Hong Kyung), the son of an influential assemblyman. The three forge a uniquely solid bond, only to have it broken when bullying worsens, fights escalate, and misunderstandings deepen, resulting in a graphic tale of action, emotion, and betrayal.
The profound emotional connection between the standoffish Si-eun and the outgoing Su-ho hits a raw nerve, amped by phenomenal performances. The role earned Park multiple nods and awards, including Best New Actor at the prestigious Blue Dragon Series Awards (2023).
Love Song for Illusion (2024)
Sajo Hyun, an enigmatic crown prince who doubles as a fashion designer, and the accursed Ak-hee, his alter ego who suffers severe pain anytime Yeon Wol (Hong Ye-ji) touches him, are played by Park Ji-hoon in this webtoon-based fantasy period romance. Yeon Wol is actually from a royal family and a victim of political scheming who now intends to kill the king, but things get mired when she becomes Sajo Hyun’s concubine after losing her memories.
Park brings nuance to his characters, transitioning between being sensitive and fierce in a detailed portrayal of each side’s emotions and agendas effectively. His onscreen rapport with Hong makes their relationship engaging as they traverse the intricacies of their situations and finally fall in love.
This superstar’s sister, Priyanka Chopra, Sridevi’s costume designer, was ‘uncomfortable’ working with Rajesh Khanna, quit acting in 10 years, died at 51 due to..
Simple Kapadia was a part of the film world for 10 years, during which she worked with Jeetendra in Shakka and Chakravyuha and played supporting roles in Lootmaar, Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai, Jeevan Dhaara and Dulha Bikta Hai. Her last acting gig was an item song for Parakh in 1987.
Dimple Kapadia became an overnight sensation after she debuted with Bobby (1973), opposite Rishi Kapoor. The film became a super hit and established Dimple Kapadia as a leading star. While the actress went on to have a successful career in Bollywood, many remained unaware of Dimple Kapadia’s sister Simple Kapadia’s journey in the film industry. Simple Kapadia pursued acting, following in her sister’s footsteps, and made her Bollywood debut opposite none other than Rajesh Khanna, her brother-in-law, in the 1977 film Anurodh.
Unlike Bobby, Anurodh proved to be a flop at the box office, one of the possible reasons being the lack of chemistry between Simple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna’s chemistry. Simple Kapadia had also once revealed how she was uncomfortable working with her ‘jiju’ Rajesh Khanna. “It is definitely not a ‘Bobby’ and can never even be compared to it. Just like I guess I can never be another Dimple. Actually, I’m quite uncomfortable working with him because when you know a person inside out it seems funny seeing him so different in front of a camera,” she told India Today in an interview.
In the same interview, Simple Kapadia also expressed how she was nervous to be working with Rajesh Khanna because of his star status. “Before I started actual shooting with him, I had thought it would be a great moral support to have somebody known to you. But then I found I was quite nervous, probably with the thought that I was acting opposite a far more experienced actor. Kaka was very helpful, but then I sensed he too wasn’t feeling comfortable coming and telling me how to do the scene if I made a mistake,” she said.
Simple Kapadia was a part of the film world for 10 years, during which she worked with Jeetendra in Shakka and Chakravyuha and played supporting roles in Lootmaar, Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai, Jeevan Dhaara and Dulha Bikta Hai. Her last acting gig was an item song for Parakh in 1987.
After stepping away from acting, Simple Kapadia tried her hands at costume design and worked for many actors including Sunny Deol, Tabu, Amrita Singh, Sridevi, and Priyanka Chopra. She also won a National Film Award in 1994 for Best Costume Design for Rudaali.
Simple Kapadia was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and tragically died in November 2009, aged 51.
Hyderabad: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 28 lives, including two foreigners and one IB officer. Owaisi called it more condemnable than the Uri and Pulwama incidents. He further expressed solidarity with the families of the victims. Owaisi also urged the government to punish the terrorists involved in the attack.
In his first reaction on the Pahalgam terror attack, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, “…We strongly condemn what happened in Pahalgam yesterday and we hope that the government will punish these terrorists. We stand with all the families of those who were killed by the terrorists and wish that those injured recover as soon as possible…”
In a video statement, he further said, “This incident (Pahalgam terror attack) is more condemnable than the Uri and Pulwama attacks. The terrorist targeted civilians this time. It is a massacre…” Watch video-
#WATCH | #PahalgamTerrroristAttack | Hyderabad, Telangana | AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi says, “…We strongly condemn what happened in Pahalgam yesterday and we hope that the government will punish these terrorists. We stand with all the families of those who were killed by the… pic.twitter.com/dFmAxfBJV9
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2025
6 To 8 Terrorists Executed The Attack: Sources
Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-backed terror outfit, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack. According to sources, at least six to eight terrorists executed the attack, two of whom were identified as Asif Shaikh and Adil Gauri. The sources also informed that terrorists used AK-47 and AK-56 guns in the attack to kill innocents.
PM Modi Holds Meeting With NSA, Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Delhi airport upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia, as he took stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam.
Aamir Khan has frequently shared his ambition to bring the Indian epic, Mahabharat, to the big screen. In a recent interview, it appears that the actor-producer is getting closer to making this dream a reality. He revealed that he plans to begin working on the project this year.
Aamir Khan announces plans to begin work on Mahabharat; says, “I’m hoping to start work on it this year”
In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Aamir shared his intention to begin working on the Mahabharat this year. The actor also mentioned that he would be producing the film under his own production banner. When asked about the project, Aamir expressed, “I’m hoping to start work on it this year.”
Aamir also mentioned that the film will be divided into multiple parts, similar to the Lord of the Rings franchise. However, he emphasized that the writing process alone would take several years. “It will take a while because the writing process will take a few years,” he clarified.
Aamir also revealed that he hasn’t yet decided whether he will star in the film. The casting decisions will be made based on who is best suited for each role. “We’ll see who we should cast based on who’s appropriate for which part,” he stated.
Aamir expressed, “I don’t think you can tell Mahabharat in one film, so it will be multiple films. I am looking at a large scale. It’s too early to say, but we may need multiple directors,” acknowledging the immense scale of the Mahabharat project.
Aamir Khan was last seen in Laal Singh Chaddha, a remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, which hit theatres in 2022. After the film didn’t perform well at the box office, Aamir took a short break before starting work on his upcoming project, Sitaare Zameen Par.
Sitaare Zameen Par is a thematic sequel to Aamir Khan’s 2007 hit film Taare Zameen Par. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film features Genelia Deshmukh alongside Aamir Khan. Produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, it is set to release in theatres on June 20.
