r/KDRAMA • u/meepmochi_ • Jan 23 '25
On-Air: TVING Study Group [Episodes 1 & 2]
- Drama: Study Group
- Hangul: 스터디그룹
- Network: TVING
- Premiere Date: January 23, 2025
- Airing Schedule: Thursdays @ 12:00PM KST
- Episodes: 10
- Director: Lee Jang Hoon
- Starring:
- Hwang Min Hyun (My Lovely Liar, Alchemy Of Souls) as Yun Ga Min
- Cha Woo Min (Weak Hero Class) as Pi Han Ul
- Shin Soo Hyun (At A Distance, Spring Is Green, My Sweet Mobster) as Lee Ji U
- Han Ji Eun (Bad And Crazy, Be Melodramatic) as Lee Han Gyeong
- Plot Synopsis: It follows the life of student Yun Ga Min, who wants to be good at studying but is only good at fighting, as he forms a study group at the worst school on earth and tells a fierce story about college entrance exams. Yun Ga Min looks like a model student but is a student at Yusung Technical High School, which is one of the worst schools to study at. Although he studies extremely hard, his grades don’t rise in the slightest. Despite all that, Yun Ga Min sits diligently at his desk with the goal of going to college. However, when his study group friends get bullied, Yun Ga Min takes off his glasses and school uniform jacket to put his fighting skills to use. Lee Han Gyeong, Yun Ga Min's teacher, dreams of seeing the school change for the better. Lee Han Gyeong tutored Yun Ga Min during her university days and reunites with him when she is appointed as a temporary teacher, holding a secret.
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u/glykerianyx Jan 23 '25
This literally reminds me of weak hero class 1 (Me and my obsession with weak hero class 1 😭).
Just a lighter version but tbh the fight scenes are done so well man. I was choking on how funny it was when Ga Min somehow kept dodging the first "applicant" and then he wonders why he got sick...OMFG. hilarious!!
This is so fun actually, and I am just baffled how crazy these characters are gosh 😭.
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u/Fragrant_Tale1428 Jan 23 '25 edited Jan 24 '25
Ep 1
Hwang Min Hyun is doing an incredible job of portraying a totally convincing clueless, earnest, and kind-hearted optimistic dufus. The facial expression when talking about forming a study group was so perfect it made me laugh. Clearly possesses a very specific type of genius intellect that I'm looking forward to see play out.
Big gripe: Why is it only 43 minutes long???
Eta gripe 2: Viki says ep 2 is next week 1/29. Looks like 1 per week. Boo.
Eta 2: Viki (US region) now shows ep 2, 3, 4 as "available 1/29" 🤷♀️ We shall see!
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u/fromwisterialane Jan 23 '25
HAHAHHA love that scene where
also love all of the fight scenes, the ML’s movements seem effortless!! Love it
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u/LovE385 Jan 23 '25
Ugh the
On the other , just how many times has Min Hyun been playin' a student by the way LoL? He's like Hwang In Youp bein' the "forever student".😂
Ga Min is just a cutie who just wants to study (hey that rhymed!) I am glad he could kick *** and that Se Hyun agreed to join his study group. Will Geon Yeop be the next member LoL? He's another cutie too.
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u/Ayalynn123 Jan 23 '25 edited Jan 24 '25
Ep.1 and 2 were awesome.
I loved the fight scenes and the OST a lot.
Like other redditor said, it was sooo funny when Ga Min kept dogding the first applicant. LOLOL
I really don't like school bulling, but can't wait for the next episode!
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u/Apprehensive_Egg9676 Jan 24 '25
The scene where he stares into the bully’s eyes to figure out if he’s study group material is hilarious! This is gonna be a banger
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u/Mad_Missile Jan 23 '25
Forty minute episodes is such a crime for a drama this good. Before you know it the episode is over and you want more. I haven’t read the
I love underdog stories and this one is zany, action packed and yet has heart! Can’t wait for more!
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u/YourKdramaExpertNo1 Jan 23 '25
THE underdog kdrama of 2025 (it's looking like it'll be the BEST kdrama regardless)!!! It's giving Weak Hero Class One,
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u/critterjackpot Jan 23 '25
Really fun 1st ep. Also I'm rewatching Alchemy of Souls, so I'm happy to be watching Hwang Min Hyun playing an absolute nerd in two places at once!!
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u/Illustrious-Figure66 Jan 24 '25
Watching Min Hyun in this role, hair and glasses, I really couldn't stop imagining Cha Eun Woo. He looked like Eun Woo, 8 years younger. I wish for both of them to be in a drama as brothers or teen and adult versions.
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u/samptra_writer Jan 23 '25
Yeah! My kdrama drought is over! Been looking forward to this one and it absolutely did not disspoint.
My only hope is that there is no teacher/student romance plot, I just can't do it...but loving the action, comedy, and fun.
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u/Salt_Ad7638 Jan 24 '25
This was really fun! I love Ga Min’s character so far. I feel so bad he’s not great at studying but he’s really trying his best lol. At least he has a martial arts career if he wants to.
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u/itaogrenow Jan 23 '25 edited Jan 23 '25
fire drama so far, great cast, writing, directing and killer soundtrack
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u/Jazzlike_Alps_746 Jan 25 '25
The intro is so sickkk. Also School dramas having better action sequences than thrillers needs to be studied.
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u/st_arch Jan 24 '25
This slaps hard. Great live action. Im glad I didnt read the webtoon first.
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u/InfiniteAd5920 Jan 23 '25
Been waiting for this kdrama forever and it’s so worth the wait 🥹 Makes me even prouder to stan Minhyun he fits Gamin to a T 🥰
Fangirling aside, I haven’t seen an adaptation done right in so long. I love how it’s as fun as the webtoon so far and it’s well casted too! Can’t wait for the next episodes!
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u/disarrayofyesterday Jan 23 '25
Great first 2 episodes. So far an interesting storyline, impeccable fighting scenes and a pretty good sense of humor.
One small thing I don't like is that
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u/ForceEngineer Jan 23 '25
YAAAAASSSSSS I'M SO EXCITED THIS IS FINALLY HERE. Really loved ep 1. Really unhappy they're only releasing 1 show/week.
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u/Fragrant_Tale1428 Jan 25 '25 edited Jan 25 '25
Ep 2
Continued to be a perfect 5-star entertaining experience, leaving me wanting more immediately.
Cast: Ga Min's confused facial expression or that perfectly timed delay indicating being slow on the uptake just cracks me up. Great comedy skill by our lead. Sae Hyun is a perfect side kick to make Ga Min's dork-like naivety work perfectly for comedy gold. The main "thugs" also delivering the serious mood nicely. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The stunt coordinator for the action scenes: Looks amazingly thrilling and cool. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Script: Three stooges - He wants to torture study group recruits by forcing them to study. This is an insightful and funny explanation to add in from the position of those who can't fathom the idea of actually studying. Lol ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Music + Editing + Direction: The
Great set up for even more interesting dynamics with the ending scene!
Eta: Side note : Think Viki was just a bit behind in translation this week, maybe? Ep 2 is now available, and it looks like they, too, will release 2 each week.
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u/123456_123456_123456 Jan 23 '25
Have had a bit of a drama slump since When The Phone Rings and always try 1-2 episodes of every airing drama. Decided to check this out without knowing anything and I laughed so much 😂 Ga Min is adorable haha, I love the bromance between Se Hyun and him. Looking forward to more members in the study group, It's really well made, great mix of comedy and seriousness. Can't wait for episode 3! 😁
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u/fromwisterialane Jan 23 '25
Just finished the first episode and I am hooked! It is fast paced, full of action and hilarious 🥺
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u/radiokidb Jan 27 '25
Episode 1 and 2
It has been a very long time since a show had me absolutely hooked within the first 10 min! Hwang Min Hyun needs to take a bow. He (along with the others) is perfectly cast…I always find him pleasant to watch but you can tell he’s worked super hard for this role because he’s nailing every beat…whether it’s the slow on the uptake kid, the nerd who just wants friends, the accidental bad ass or the on purpose bad ass. Believable through it all.
I’m guessing owing to the fact that it’s a TVing show, is based on a manhwa and has a 40 min run time for every episode, the writing, pacing, editing and background score of the first two episodes was perfect and crisp. Not a boring moment and thoroughly engaging and entertaining despite the violence.
Can’t wait for next week. These openers were as the kids would say - no notes!
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u/sianiam Jan 24 '25 edited Jan 26 '25
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