Another proof (if one had one) of the popularity of the Korean series! Not long ago, a study revealed that works from South Korea were one of those most seen by Netflix subscribers, just behind American programs. In recent weeks, the top of the platform was very eclectic, from Spain to Sweden via the United States with the comeback of You. But a South Korean series was also invited to the party. A month after the arrival of his season 1, Fragile hero (Weak Hero In English) has returned with its long -awaited season 2. The French subscribers who had seen it during its broadcast in South Korea in 2022 threw themselves on these eight new episodes, as did the new viewers who had discovered it a month earlier. Result ? Fragile hero Raised on the second step of the top in France, and it was the most viewed non -speaker series in the world last week, with a total of 34.9 million hours viewed. Season 1 is still classified in 8th place, and remains in the ranking for the 5th consecutive week. If you want to see another series in the same vein after the end shock of Fragile heroso you fall well! Here are three other Korean series to see on Netflix, while waiting to know if your new crush will come back for a season 3.
Hit in the blooda series that is going
If you liked the fighting scenes of Fragile heroyou will also take full eyes with the eight episodes of Hit in the blood. This original Netflix series, adapted from a webtoon, was released in 2023 and follows the story of Kim Geon-Woo, a young boxer who dreams of getting his mother out of misery. When the latter is the target of a usurier, he joins forces with Hong Woo-Jin, a young offender passionate about boxing. They find themselves immersed in a world where everyone wants their skin. With the casting lee blood (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, No profit, no love) et Woo Do-hwan (Mr Plankton), this fiction shines with its scenes of intense fighting and by its engaging duo. And good news: season 2 arrives soon on Netflix.
My Namea thriller against a background of bloody revenge
View in the series Nevertheless et The creature of KyŏngsŏngHan So-Hee is the star of this bloody thriller, not recommended for under 16 on Netflix. In My Nameshe plays Yoon Ji-Woo, who is desperately looking to avenge the death of her father. To do this, she works for a gang and infiltrates the police to collect information. With only eight episodes, this dark and suspense series has many advantages, starting with its main actress which delivers a captivating performance. And, obviously, the Bastons are also there.
Friendly Rivalrya novelty which also takes place in a high school
Back in the corridors of the school with Friendly Rivalryarrived by surprise on Netflix at the beginning of April. Less violent than Fragile herothis series with Lee Hye-Ri and Chung Su-Bin immerses us in the complicated daily life of adolescent girls, students from one of the most prestigious establishments in South Korea. An unresolved murder disturbs the apparent calm of this school, and the arrival of Woo Smo-Gi, a new student, upsets the established balance. If Friendly Rivalry does not contain fights where blood flows, the battle is rather psychological here. Without forgetting that this fiction evokes the many pressures suffered by South Korean students. A great discovery!
Bonus : Study Groupto see on Viki
It is not available on Netflix, but we had to mention the series Study Groupwhose intrigue is quite similar to that of Fragile hero. This fiction follows Yoo Ga-min, a high school student gifted for Castagne, but who struggles to study. To realize his dream of entering a prestigious university, he trained a group of studies with other students from his high school. When he understands that his new friends are harassed, Ga-Min is attacking. Composed of 10 episodes, this series made a lot of talk when it was released in January 2025. It ranked in no less than 143 countries on Viki. If it is less dark than Fragile hero, Study Group Contains many scenes of enjoyable fighting.
