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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.
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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