📖 Overview
🔹 10 episodes, school + action + friendship (2025)
🔹 Adapted from the webtoon Study Group by Shin Hyung Wook and Yoo Seung Yeon
🔹 Hwang Minhyun plays Yun Ga Min: a student who wants to study but keeps getting pulled into fights
🔹 Han Ji Eun plays Lee Han Gyeong, his former tutor, who returns as a teacher with her own secret
🔹 The story begins when Ga Min starts a study group, only to realize he must protect it with his fists as much as with his books
✍️ Storyline & Tone
🔹 A high school where dreams and danger mix, and one boy is caught in both
🔹 It felt tense but also emotional, with moments of hope between the chaos
🔹 Themes of friendship, courage, and never giving up came through clearly
🎭 Cast & Performances
🔹 Hwang Minhyun as Yun Ga Min: I felt his fight to keep going, both in the classroom and in the ring
🔹 Han Ji Eun as Lee Han Gyeong: She gave the story warmth and felt like a lifeline in the challenging school setting
🔹 The rest of the students added laughter, rivalry, and little sparks of hope that kept it from being too heavy
🎵 OST
🔹 Back Packer by Suk Matthew and Park Gun Wook (ZEROBASEONE)
🔹 Hollo by Bang Ye Dam
🔹 Hood by Haon
🔹 Let’s Do This by n.SSign with Hanjun, Robin, and Eddie
🔹 The idol voices stood out and made some scenes hit harder, especially when the fights turned personal
🎨 Visuals & Production
🔹 The school looked gritty and honest, with hallways that were filled with tension
🔹 I enjoyed the fight scenes had me, but what stayed with me was Ga Min’s struggles
🔹 Overall, it felt full of energy, but still kept its heart in the right place
🏆 Final Thoughts
🔹 What I liked most was how Ga Min’s dream of studying turned into something bigger, where friendship mattered as much as grades
🔹 Would I rewatch? Yes
⭐ Final Rating: 10/10
💭 As SpillTheDramaTea ☕, this high school story felt like a reminder that friendships can change everything
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First 10/10 for me
If i could id have chosen 10 stars not 5 lol. Story line makes sense. Although some fighting scenes are a bit on the extreme side, I like that it tries to show perseverance gets you to success. It's realistic in terms of studying, sometimes effort doesnt always mean good result, but these characters never give up.Was this review helpful to you?
Handsome OP Main Character, Great Fight Scenes, No Boring Episode
Hwang Min Hyun is my new favorite. As a manhwa reader, I love their choice of actor to play Gamin. A surface nerd but an OP martial artist in reality.The study group members blends well and I love that despite Gamin being the lowest ranking in their circle, they respect him. They are also in awe of his strength and fighting ability.
The drama has a good conclusion which will leave you satisfied even when we will not get Season 2. The manhwa is still ongoing though.
Overall a great watch!
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unexpected
i really don't have such a idea that a nerd who ain't good in studies would this much ...I mean ohhh myyy godddness ...please hit a try guys ..it's worth watching and yes the characters omooo they r so hot 😭😭😭..excited for s2 btw
u will love the story ..if u love weak hero and it's had something like that friendshippppss ..hehhe
so do give it a try and who won't love action these days ..so this for you ..and this is funny at the same time ...there isn't much drama like this ..I have read the manga ..but in drama it's more exciting
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really fun to watch
Loved it so much and enjoyed every bit of it! I watched it after Weak Hero, and dare I say, I enjoyed it way more. I know people hate on it because the fights are unrealistic, but honestly, I think that made it more fun and enjoyable to watch. I LOVED the OST and their friendship was so cute.The only thing I’d comment on is that one character we didn’t see much of that kept appearing out of nowhere. It was a bit confusing, cause I thought he would have a more important role, but I think we’ll have that in season 2, so it’s alright.
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Best teen fighting series of 2025.
Wooowww!!! Such an amazing show!! I know the plotline is a bit cliché but the execution of the show what surprises me the most. The friendship and bonding among the group is so cute and lovable! The fighting scenes are sooo cool; they really carried out so well. Really loved the forbidden techniques. I really hope they release season 2 soon.Also the OST of this series is so vibeable, never skipped it.
Overall I really loved the show and I literally binge watched it.
Season 2 pleaseeee!!!!
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"The moment a person stops learning, their life stops, too"
This series turned into such a fantastic drama, comedy & suspense blended brilliantly. It was difficult not to binge watch these episodes. Each one left you wanting more & more.There were so many great moments throughout, Se Hyeon winning his first fight & Ga Min knocking out all three body guards on the rooftop. Ga Min's mom getting into the cafe brawl, that was awesome.
The entire cast was brilliant, as well. Every one of them fit perfectly together, each carrying their own distinctive personality like superheroes, all with their own talent. Min Hyun & Jong Hyun were especially great together, showing the close on screen friendship they created between them.
Woo Min & Seo Hoo really made you hate their characters, counting the minutes in that final episode until they each got the beatings they deserved. The sign of good actors doing their job as villains.
I'm not sure if there will be a season two, I know it's kind of rare, but they did leave the door open a bit at the end as a possibility. I hope it happens!!!
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Overhyped
Why are teenagers flying and busting through concrete?I enjoyed the show, but imo the ratings are way too high. It’s a typical school/bullying/battle/shounen-esque story nothing really special. This comes down to personal preference, but I prefer something grounded in a little more realism with darker undertones (i.e. King of Pigs, The Glory). I had to suspend my belief too much for this show. Fun watch but nothing special.
The best part of the show was definitely the cast and characters. The friendship and funny moments were great and every character in the study group brings something to the group/story. They’re easily lovable and the villains are fun if a little bit cookie cutter in this season. The story and acting; however, weren’t anything crazy. The easy comparison is weak class hero 1. While I wouldn’t say the story for WCH1 was anything terribly special, the acting was 100/10. Can’t say the same here. Looking forward to S2 but def overhyped.
The soundtrack was 100/10 as well. Had Hood and Backpackers on replay for a week straight.
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ITS JUST FABULOUS
I LOVED STUDY GROUP. U ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. THE CAST, THE STORYLINE, THE MUSIC, THE SCENES EVERYTHING WAS JUST PERFECTION. STUDY GROUP IS IN MY " REWATCH AGAIN AND AGAIN" LIST. IF THERE IS A SEASON 2 And 3 or more PLEASE DON'T CHANGE THE CAST. ATLEAST THE STUDY GROUP MEMBERS CAST. HWANG MINHYUJ WAS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE THE ENTIRE DRAMA.Was this review helpful to you?
Fun characters and fights, but missing something
Study Group takes a much more fun twist on the classic kdrama plot of high school gangsters. I was pleasantly surprised by how light they managed to make the show feel considering how heavy the themes are. While I wouldn't consider it the best drama in this category, it was still a super fun watch.Yun Ga Min's goal is simple: he wants to study and get good grades. However, he sucks at it. In hopes of moving towards the top of his class, he transfers to the worst school he could find - full of gangsters that spend all day fighting instead of studying. But still, he can't seem to make any progress towards becoming a better student. He decides to start a study group, and even though at first no one wants to join, he eventually is able to pull together some students to join him; this does, however, put a target on their backs. Luckily, Ga Min is secretly the best fighter there is, and uses his seemingly superhuman fighting skills to protect his new study group friends.
The fight scenes in this show were surprisingly fun to watch, not because they were realistic, but because they were so over the top and dramatic that it made me laugh. I was hoping for a bit more depth on the characters' home lives and some of the trauma that was alluded to in the show, but the characters were still super interesting to watch. I do think that Ga Min was a bit too perfect, in the sense that we never really got to see him crack the way I wanted to. Not to mention, all the study group members clearly had issues with their families, but only a few of these were actually touched on. Still, it was a fun watch, even though I wish they could've given me a bit more from the characters themselves.
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Study group but where’s the studying??
This show was pretty good overall. The casting and acting were solid too. It was entertaining for the most part, but I didn’t really like how they focused on all these side quests instead of actually studying. The main character kept complaining about wanting to study, yet he was doing everything but that— like no wonder he can't get a good test score. My favorite part had to be the two villains. They didn’t do too much but were serving face card at the same time. The teacher lowkey annoyed me but another than that most of the characters were great, Would recommend.Was this review helpful to you?
This Is What a Perfect K-Drama Feels Like !
**EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS DRAMA WAS PERFECTLY PERFECT.**Not just good. Not just enjoyable. **PERFECT.**
The fantasy element was on a completely different level, the kind that makes you feel like you’re not just watching something, but *experiencing* something rare and powerful. It felt fresh, exciting, and honestly unforgettable. This wasn’t just a drama, it was a whole experience.
The **cast? INSANELY GOOD-LOOKING.**
The **acting? FLAWLESS.**
A huge round of applause for the entire crew, because *this* is exactly what we mean when we say, “You should watch a K-drama.” Every action scene felt sharp, intense, and cinematic. Nothing felt lazy or forced. Every move, every expression, every fight scene screamed quality.
Now let me scream about **HAN JI-EUN**, because WOW.
She is hands down my **MOST FAVORITE CHARACTER** in this drama. The director said *act*, and she said *SLAY*. Her presence alone elevated the entire series to masterpiece level. Her attitude was top-tier and stayed consistent till the very end. The confidence, the dominance, the energy, the aura—everything about her made it impossible not to fall for her.
She wasn’t just a character.
She was a **DIVA**.
Every time she appeared on screen, my brain automatically played this line on repeat:
**“A diva is the female version of a hustler.”**
And she embodied that perfectly.
And our hero? Let’s talk about him.
If Han Ji-eun was **slaying**, then **Hyun was absolutely NAILING IT**. Both of them ate their roles and left **NO CRUMBS**. Yes, he wasn’t academically smart, so what? I never expect a main character to be a weak, book-smart stereotype. I want toughness. Strength. Presence. And he delivered exactly that. My expectations were not just met, they were **fully satisfied**.
The side characters also did a fantastic job. This drama doesn’t just rely on one element—it delivers **action, fantasy, thriller, a solid plot, an amazing cast, and music that fits perfectly**. At no point did I feel like something was missing or needed improvement.
Everyone in this drama **SLAYED HARD**.
No exceptions.
As for my rating?
Sometimes **9/10 speaks louder than 10/10**.
So don’t hesitate. Give it a try.
**Trust me—you will NOT regret it.**
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