Study Group

Heartwarming and a masterpiece

I didn’t expect for this drama to deliver. I started watching it because the premise seems fun, a student whose obsessed with studying with limited progress at all. But upon watching it, I was caught by surprise with its brilliance. It’s a balance of action, comedy, friendship, redemption and heartfelt moments. The story seems simple but the way it was told is a masterpiece and with much depth. Kudos to all the cast. They have amazing chemistry. I am actually hoping for a season 2. Perhaps if they are in college. I look forward to the future dramas of the cast. Hope they’ll get lead parts. Love them!

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Peter Parker meets Superman meets Bruce Lee in this ridiculously fun action school drama

That’s exactly what Yoo Ga-min was a school kid who was passionate about learning but also about protecting the weak and doing the right thing. The way he miraculously appeared when his friends were in trouble along with his super human strength ie kicking through steel doors, jumping off of buildings, running at super human speed and crashing through walls without getting so much as a scratch, he was indeed a super hero. All he needed was a cape.

The idea that his ultimate goal was to form a study group, so that he could improve his grades and go to college was original and served as a great way to bring the misfits that were the study group together. The group was a nice mix of brains, brawn , and kids from varying backgrounds. Though none of their lives were particularly similar they all formed a strong bond of friendship and loyalty.

This show was entertaining and had many hilarious moments but did have a very dark undertone, which was the ever present theme which pops up in k-dramas, severe bullying. It was infuriating to watch kids get bullied at school, bullied walking home from school, bullied when walking to the local store or just hanging out with friends, and no adult stepping up to help. The school was strait up pandemonium, but save for one teacher, administrators weren’t doing anything create order. It was ridiculous (and unrealistic) that there were no parental complaints about the chaos at the school ( or their kids coming home with black eyes, bloody noses and other bruises) while crimes were going on daily on school grounds without any recourse from the administrators or local law enforcement.

Pi Ha Wool’s reign of terror at the school made sense in that he wanted to control his “kingdom”. What didn’t make sense is that control entailing terrorizing kids who wanted to study, learn and make something of themselves. Another plot hole, it was implied that Geon Yoop’s mom was murdered by Pi Ha Wool and/or his gang of thugs but that story thread was dropped and seemingly given to Ms. Lee. Not a plot hole but though Ga min’s focus was learning not fighting, I wanted him to teach his friends a few moves that would help them defend themselves when he wasn’t around. It difficult to watch them repeatedly get slapped, kicked and beat down (rarely fighting back) until Ga-min miraculously came to the rescue.

Despite some flaws, this was a great show. Good cast with great chemistry. Min-Hyun was perfect as Ga-min. This was by far his best role to date. Would I recommend this show? Absolutely! Would I rewatch it? Absolutely!

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Beat Drama

The drama was awesome, one of the best I've ever seen.
Perfect cast, perfect music, perfect acting and perfect action. Perfect in every aspect. Must watch.
Storyline: The best, the way the story and dialogues is written, it's a masterpiece.
Acting/Cast: They chose the perfect cast for the drama, no doubts. From protagonist, to antagonist to side characters, everything was great and the actors portrayed each and every scene so well. They worked so hard for the action scenes.
Music: I could never skip the intro, zerobaseone never disappoints, one of my favorite ost of all time. The outro music was really great too.
Overall, it's a great drama, needs even more hype and recognition. Expecting a season 2 soon because 10 episode weren't enough. The only bad part of the drama was that it ended.

Kudos to all the cast and crew working on and off screen ❤

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A show hasn't hit the spot like this one in a long time!!! Watch it now

This show was very very very close to perfection for me. I don't even know where to begin in my review... This show went straight into my favorites, which is hard to get in to!
The cast...? perfect
The story...? It worked so well
The OST...? so so fitting
The acting...? every person nailed it, including the villain. The lead actor for me was PERFECT, I know I liked him but wow, he really nailed this role.
the friendship ....? couldn't be more in sync
The action sequences...? oh so lovely
the comedy...? always landed
The length ...? I wanted to MORE, and it seem the door is open for a second season!!!

Ya kudos to everyone to who brought this be.... they absolutely cooked on this!

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This drama also shows that although violence is bad but at times its vitally needed when innocent people have to fight to protect people and things precious to them. Martial arts and fighting ability is a tool of self-defence and to protect. The study group members in order to realise their dreams, had to go as far as to face not only school bullies but corrupt teachers, headteacher, deciplinary committee, unsupportive parents, killer street gangs, corrupt police, paparazzi and hidden political agendas. In addition, they had to fight their own inner demons, personal handicaps and socio-economic difficulties to latch onto the hope and motivation to be able to pull through and never give up on themselves and others. The moment you give up on yourself and others is the time you have truly lost. PHU believed firmly that struggling against corrupt embedded system was futile thats why he never tried to change himself but forced others to feel hopeless and fearful like himself under the tyranny of his dad. YGM chellenged his beliefs that he and his friends, family, teachers and good people will show him that people/situations can be changed.

The 'Back Packer' and 'Hood' OSTs have become my most favourites ones, its very impressive that this drama's OSTs are rap-based which perfectly suits ML's badass and awesome personality. These OSTs are spectacularly supporting the fight scenes, enhancing their impact many folds. The opening OST's art work magnificently conveys the idea that this work is a live action of a webtoon series.

I'm very eagerly waiting for S2, I must find out what transpires next and how this best school squad overcomes many new challenges in their way to success. I highly recommend this drama for action, thriller and comedy lovers, it's 100% worth the watch!😍😍😍😍😍👌👌

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Banger OST with tight script & an exceptional direction this drama is one you don't want to miss!

his drama follows a storyline that has been explored countless times in dramaland—an underdog taking on school bullies with a reluctant crew who eventually grows close. I’ve devoured all the previous dramas in this genre because I adore it, but this time, I expected the usual formula. However, this drama completely shattered my expectations and set a new high standard for future dramas of this genre.

Hats off to the director for such incredible direction! If someone else had been in charge, this drama could have easily ended up as just another one of those typical stories. What sets it apart from its contemporaries is its exceptional and visually striking direction, along with a gripping screenplay that immediately captures your attention the moment you hit play.

Now, onto the cast—what a stellar performance from everyone! Each actor was thoroughly convincing as the menacing teenagers they portrayed. My only complaint is that Hong Min Ki, who played Park Geon Yeop, had too little screen time. I was really hoping he would join the study group, but given his past, it makes sense that he had bigger battles to fight.

That final scene, where Park Geon Yeop gets into YB as an intern, was the perfect way to pave the path for a second season. I would love to see Season 2 with Park Geon Yeop—aka Hong Min Ki—as the main lead, watching him seek revenge and justice for everything that happened.

Also, this is one of the few dramas where I never skipped the intro music because it was such a banger! The soundtrack choices were absolutely top-tier.

Without a doubt, one of the best dramas of 2025 so far.

Rating: 9.5/10

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First Drama to something MUCH!!! bigger

I’ll start by saying this was good—just GOOD! The story was well-paced, and the execution was nicely done. The music, especially *Backpacker*, fit the scenes perfectly.

Hwang Min Hyun did a great job as the lead, showing noticeable improvement from *Lovely Liar*. His chemistry with the rest of the cast really helped enhance the storytelling and raised the stakes throughout the drama.

The only downside? It was too short. Ten episodes weren’t enough. That’s probably why the final fight between Ga-Min and Han-Wool felt a bit rushed and slightly disappointing. With all the buildup throughout the season, I expected a more intense showdown, but it didn’t get as much screen time as I had hoped. I think one more episode would have made the final battle more impactful.

That said, I really liked the ending. After Han-Wool gets arrested, he essentially "hands over" his title as the school’s prince to Ga-Min, challenging him to prove that change is possible. The post-credit scene was a great setup for a potential redemption arc—if done well.

And let’s be real: with the success of this drama and that ending, it’s VERY obvious we’re getting a Season 2. The only catch? We’ll have to wait two years for Hwang Min Hyun to complete his military service.


While we wait for our favorite fighter to return, let’s talk about something big that might be happening. If you’re watching *Friendly Rivalry*—the drama starring Hyeri with what feels like a borderline GL storyline—you might not know that *Study Group* and *Friendly Rivalry* exist in the same universe. Both dramas are part of what’s called *The Blue String Universe*.

With *Study Group* and *Friendly Rivalry* both getting drama adaptations—and airing around the same time—something is definitely brewing. Could this be the foundation for a multi-drama universe? If so, this could be a game-changer for K-dramas.

For those who love forbidden romances like *Friendly Rivalry* or action-packed fight scenes like *Study Group*, this universe is shaping up to be something special. Keep an eye on it—because I think we’re just getting started.

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