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that was an epic drama super exciting
that was a very good one to watch very exciting drama that makes you sit on your nervethe story is good and every episode is fun and exciting you will never feel bored watching
though I still feel like Hwang Min Hyun's acting is kinda weak but yeah the action scenes were lit despite the fact it was a bit too much that itself was fun cause I felt like I was reading a manga or watching an anime so it was really good
the soundtrack was perfect every song really suited the drama vibe and made the scenes more exciting
also, that scene when Si Hoon was telling ga min what If that school resembles the outside society was so true though
even the script was really good
that fight scene between Gamin and Pi Haneol was epic
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This school is chaos and I loved every second of it
Study group has this intense, chaotic high school setting. There's bullying, gang fights, and even a student fighting ranking app (yes, seriously). But at the heart of all that madness is Yun Ga Min, a determined 10th-grader who just wants to study and succeed, no matter what.What makes this drama so special is how well it balances the grit and violence with real emotional depth. Ga Min is such a bright light. His endless optimism and that stubborn refusal to quit studying is honestly inspiring.
The other characters are so good too. Each character adds something unique to the mix. The study group with their friendship and teamwork, for instance.
The drama does a great job of pacing. There’s always something happening, whether it’s a gang conflict, a personal crisis, or just an emotional moment that hits you out of nowhere. The fights are wild, kind of comic-booky at times. And the ranking app was such a clever plot device to show how toxic the school culture is.
One of the best things, though, is how the show mixes in humour and hope. Ga Min’s kind of naive, but in a charming, heartwarming way. He brings so much positive energy, and watching the study group come together and stand up to the system is just so satisfying. The family dynamics are another layer that really gets you, especially with Se Hyeon’s backstory and others like Hyeon Wu and Ji Wu. So, it’s not just about school flights.
What I loved:
Ga Min’s drive: He just doesn’t quit.
Layered characters: Everyone has a story, and the drama gives them room to grow.
The study group: Their bond is such a bright spot and reminds you how powerful friendship can be.
It dives into serious issues like family pressure, bullying, etc.
Killer soundtrack.
Fight scenes: A bit over-the-top(I know. It's based off of a web toon) but still fun.
What didn’t totally work for me:
The cast looks older than high schoolers
Other than that, it's definitely worth watching.
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good for the most part
what i liked and what i disliked:*disliked:
- wanted the ml to be more human/realistic (there is a lot of exaggeration)
-loved the first eps much more than the last ones
*liked:
-comedy looked good, i enjoyed it
-there is a good interesting story and acting also good
-loved the study group team
-amazing ost, i always made sure to not skip the intro music
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one of the best series in 2025 + good manhwa adaptation !!!
that was so good genuinely one of the best dramas of 2025. I was looking for good new dramas this whole year until now and I found the ones I watched boring without action, but this one is genuinely worth all the time and I finished it in 1 day (maybe I was bedrotting) .The manhwa is adapted super well imo and the feeling of a manhwa is definitely there with the sounds, acting, vfx and so on, it definitely feels like you're watching the mahwa unfold in front of you :)
also if you watched weak hero class 1 and liked it, this is def worth the time + it has a great mix of comedy, action and drama !!
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cutesy and fun
i loved the vibes of this drama it was the perfect amt of silly but also having a serious plotline! the ml is so fun to see the life of and idk the nature of this drama was very refreshing although it's a school corruption kdrama which sometimes are just like too dark for my liking just cuz it's such an overused kdrama theme lmao. it felt very cute webtoony idk i can't put my thoughts into words i think this is losing out on a super high rating from me only cuz i thought the storyline felt a bit flat. like it just kinda fell into place by the end and not really through smt crazy which isnt fun for a 10 ep kdrama so i felt like not much really happened but at least it seemed like maybe s2 would come out in a bit which is exciting!!Was this review helpful to you?
I loved it!
"Korean Drama 'Study Group' is an absolute delight, offering viewers a delightful escape into the world of a high school that is as entertaining as it is heartwarming. The storyline centres around an eclectic group of students who form a study group, but what unfolds is far more than just academic pursuits. Each episode is peppered with humour, making it a light-hearted journey through the trials and triumphs of teenage life.The series expertly crafts a narrative that is both engaging and relatable, bringing to life the colourful personalities of its characters. From witty repartee to laugh-out-loud scenarios, 'Study Group' maintains a playful tone that makes it a joy to watch. The chemistry among the cast members is exceptional, and their comedic timing enhances the overall fun factor of the show.
Beyond the laughs, 'Study Group' also offers touching moments of friendship and personal growth, creating a depth that resonates with audiences. The beautifully crafted scenes and engaging dialogues make it an addictive watch, ensuring viewers are hooked from start to finish.
The drama's light-hearted approach is complemented by a vibrant soundtrack that perfectly captures the youthful spirit of the show. The upbeat music enhances the viewing experience, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to each episode.
Overall, 'Study Group' is a wonderfully entertaining drama that provides a much-needed dose of joy and laughter. It's a feel-good series that leaves viewers with a smile, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a charming and fun-filled drama adventure."
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Study group all pookies
Overall 9/10Excellent, perfect pacing - amazing for binge-watching!
This was a super fun drama to watch. The fight scenes were incredible—it felt like something straight out of a Webtoon. Some people felt like it was too much, but I felt like it perfectly captured the feeling of Webtoons. All the actors were incredible, and the production team did a fantastic job bringing this to life. Highly recommend it if you enjoy Webtoons and if you are looking for something that's easy to binge-watch.
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A Simple but Entertaining Schoolyard Action Series
It’s an entertaining action series centered around Yun Ga-Min, who’s kind of a lovable dummy with a good heart. He works hard in school but always ends up at the bottom of his class, so he decides to start a study group. Along the way, we learn he’s been practicing martial arts to stay healthy for studying, and he’s actually insanely good at it.From there, the story is pretty straightforward, he forms his study group, they become friends, and together they take on school bullies. It follows a typical hierarchy trope, top fighter in each class, then each grade, then the whole school, just like in many manhwa. Eventually, Ga-Min faces them all with his friends by his side.
Unlike Weak Hero, it leans into surrealism (punches send people flying, waves of strength visible, blow doors off with bare hands) it’s over the top, cheesy, predictable but keeps a lighthearted, comedic tone surrounding the theme of friendship. The characters are one-dimensional, but it works because the series focuses on fun, well-choreographed fights rather than deep storytelling.
Honestly, it’s a feel-good, low-stakes action series that’s just easy and fun to watch. There is not much to it beside that.
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One of the best action dramas I have watched
As a fan of the webtoon, I was excited for this drama and was curious how the fight scenes from the webtoon would be like in live action. Thankfully, they were quite well performed and did justice to the webtoon. However, the storyline for the drama was quite short and did not really cover the webtoon's storyline and omitted quite a few characters that I thought was important in the webtoon. For 10 episodes, the storyline had a good flow and managed to portray some parts that were quite memorable from the webtoon too. Can't wait for season 2!Was this review helpful to you?
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A Brutal, Brilliant Clash of Brains and Brawls
If you’ve ever judged a K-drama by its title, Study Group might sound like a slice-of-life school romance with a few emotional lessons sprinkled in. But let me stop you right there—this isn’t a drama about flashcards and midterms.This is a visceral, high-stakes action drama disguised as an academic pursuit, and it’s one of the most underrated action dramas of 2025.
The fight choreography in Study Group is not just good—it’s cinematic, grounded, and brutal. Every punch lands with weight. Every fight scene is emotionally charged. Whether it’s Ga-min standing alone in a hallway against five attackers or an all-out brawl in a classroom, the action isn’t just about violence—it’s storytelling in motion.
Despite the intense action, Study Group has heart. At its core, it’s about agency, transformation, and defying labels. Ga-min doesn’t want to be the guy people fear—he wants change, and he wants to lift others up with him. That goal is never cheesy. It’s earned through each episode as the stakes rise.
One of the biggest emotional anchors is Lee Han-kyeong, a teacher with her own complicated past, played brilliantly by Han Ji-eun. She’s not a damsel, nor is she a cookie-cutter mentor. Her relationship with Ga-min is layered, respectful, and filled with unspoken emotional tension—never romanticized, but incredibly powerful.
Hwang Min-hyun proves he's more than just an idol-turned-actor. He brings nuance, physical presence, and vulnerability to Ga-min.
Cha Woo-min as Pi Han-Wul is unpredictable and charismatic—playing the “is-he-friend-or-foe” card with flair.
Supporting cast members aren’t just background—they get mini arcs that add flavor and realism to the story.
Study Group is the rare school drama that balances emotional depth with pulse-pounding action. It’s about redemption, friendship, survival—and most surprisingly, hope.
If you’re into gritty high school dramas with a strong narrative backbone and fight scenes that actually serve the plot, this one deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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Decent show that didn't delivered as it could have done
NO SPOILER PART: The start was great, it makes you go into the story, describe well the 2 main characters, Ga-min and Se-hyun and make you understand how the school works. The first part of the story is all about creating this study group and going through all the difficulties that the school rules give to our heroes, but all start to go worse in the second part when they focus more on showing off how the villains use their authority and how much power they have in the society and this all because they fail in that goal. (Read the spoiler part to undertand what i mean)Nothing to say to the acting because all of the main actors delivered, especially Lee Jung-hyun wich was the first time i saw (Minhyun and Cha Woo-min were awesome but i already knew them before). The best part of the show were the fight scenes, full of special effects to be honest but they succeded in their missions, give a high-boost of adrenalyne.
SPOILER PART:
Said that, the drama didn't have nothing more, starting from the writing of the villains. You known almost nothing of them, especially of Min-hwan so i can't see how you can be threatened by someone who you don't even know why he behave like this. Talking about Han-wool it seems like they wanna draw him like a completely sadic person with no specific reason of being evil, for example the overused reason of being forced by the situation of having a bad family, and that is reinforced by the only discussion Han-Wool and his father have in the drama when the son demonstrate to have no fear of his dad, and for me that isn' a problem itself because i'm pretty bored with the same annoying backstories of the villains to show their problems and insecurities before their redemption so you can empathize. The problem is when at the end you see Han-wool have a deja-vu of the professor he killed while looking at Han Ji-eun character and almost start crying like he magically understand in 3 seconds all the bad things he did and starts to feel guilty.
Basically it was a show that uses the easiest things to hype you like good fights with rap music in background but when it comes to characters (especially the villains but for me also the 2 girls) and plot building fails miserably and that is a shame
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Something fun to watch
If you want to discover a live-action adaptation of a shonen, this is the series for you. The character of Yun Ga Min is particularly endearing, surrounded by his friends. I also appreciated that the female characters were not relegated to the background, but had a real story to tell. Although it's not the main theme, some of the harassment scenes really worried me.Was this review helpful to you?
