Study Group (TV series)
Study Group (Korean: 스터디그룹) is a South Korean television series co-written by Eom Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun, directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, and starring Hwang Min-hyun, Han Ji-eun, Cha Woo-min, Lee Jong-hyun, Shin Su-hyun, Yoon Sang-jeong, and Gong Do-yu. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Shin Hyung-wook, it is about a boy who wants to study hard to achieve his one goal. It premiered on TVING on January 23, 2025.
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Study Group (TV series)
Study Group (Korean: 스터디그룹) is a South Korean television series co-written by Eom Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun, directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, and starring Hwang Min-hyun, Han Ji-eun, Cha Woo-min, Lee Jong-hyun, Shin Su-hyun, Yoon Sang-jeong, and Gong Do-yu. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Shin Hyung-wook, it is about a boy who wants to study hard to achieve his one goal. It premiered on TVING on January 23, 2025.
In August 2025, it was renewed for a second season. In January 2026 Hwang Min-hyun was confirmed to return.
Synopsis
Study Group (TV series)
Study Group tells the story of Yoon Ga-min, who is only talented in fighting, trying to study hard to achieve his goal of entering university by forming a study group in the notorious Yusung Technical High School.
Cast and characters
Main
• Hwang Min-hyun as Yoon Ga-min • Choi Seung-hoon as teen Ga-min • Jang Sun-yool as young Ga-min
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School who is excellent at fighting, and has a passion for studying but frequently returns with bad grades. He forms a study group in the school with the target of entering university.
A temporary teacher at Yusung Technical High School, and is the sturdy backing of the study group.
A model second year student at Yusung Technical High School.
• Lee Jong-hyun as Kim Se-hyun • Shin Seo-woo as young Se-hyun
Ga-min's classmate who forms a study group together with him.
• Shin Su-hyun as Lee Ji-woo • Lee Nam-gyeong as young Ji-woo
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, and is Hyun-woo's twin elder sister. She is part of the study group.
• Yoon Sang-jeong as Choi Hee-won
• Gong Do-yu as Lee Jun • Song Seung-hwan as teen Jun • Kang Ji-yong as young Jun
A self-proclaimed in the study group. He joins the study group as he sees that Ga-min is good at fighting.
Supporting
• Hong Min-gi as Park Geon-yeop • Oh Han-kyul as young Geon-yeop
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, who struggles to find the murderer of his mother.
• Baek Seo-hoo as Ma Min-hwan
A second year student at Yusung Technical High School, and the closest associate of Han-wool. He is part of the Yeonbaek Gang Quartet.
• Park Yoon-ho as Lee Hyun-woo • Jo Yi-hyun as young Hyun-woo
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, Ga-min's classmate and Ji-woo's twin younger brother.
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, and Geon-yeop's associate.
A third year student at Yusung Technical High School, and the leader of the Yeonseo Three Chuls, who serve as the top bodyguards of Han-wool. He has a desire for studying, but went on the wrong path due to circumstances.
A third year student at Yusung Technical High School, and one of the Yeonseo Three Chuls.
A third year student at Yusung Technical High School, and one of the Yeonseo Three Chuls.
• Lim Ji-sub as Anti • Park Jun-hyuk as teen Anti • Cho Yi-an as young Anti
Former friend of Jun, and currently a part of the Yeonbaek Gang.
A first year student at Heukchang High School, who is part of the Yeonbaek Gang's main force.
• Seo Dong-gyu as a first year student at Yusung Technical High School
One of the students spreading false rumors about Ga-min.
Special appearances
Ga-min's mother and the director of the Taekwondo Association.
• Kim Young-woong as Se-hyun's father • Lee Jong-hyuk as Pi Yeon-baek
Han-wool's father who is the boss of the Yeonbaek Gang.
• Jung Jae-sung as the vice principal of Yusung Technical High School • Kim Min as Oh Jang-ho
• Kim Jung-young as Oh Jung-hwa
Former teacher of Yusung Technical High School, and Geon-yeop's mother.
• Jeon Moo-song as Sun-chul's grandfather • Yoo In-soo as Choo Jae-hwang
A second year student at Yusung Technical High School, and a part of the Yeonbaek Gang Quartet.
A second year student at Yusung Technical High School, and a part of the Yeonbaek Gang Quartet.
Production
Development
Study Group is co-directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, and written by Eom Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun. It is planned by Studio Dragon and produced by Ylab Plex. The series is based on the popular Webtoon of the same name written by Shin Hyung-wook.
On May 12, 2025, a representative from Studio Dragon confirmed to media outlets that the second season was already in the early stages of planning.
Casting
On August 10, 2023 Hwang Min-hyun was reportedly cast as stated by his agency, Pledis Entertainment. On September 20, TVING revealed the main cast which included Hwang Min-hyun, Han Ji-eun, Cha Woo-min, Lee Jong-hyun, Shin Su-hyun, Yoon Sang-jeong and Gong Do-yu.
Release
Study Group (TV series)
Study Group was confirmed to premiere on TVING on January 23, 2025, with two episodes released every Thursday for five weeks.
Accolades
Awards and nominations
<table><thead><tr><th>Award ceremony</th><th>Year</th><th>Category</th><th>Nominee</th><th>Result</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Baeksang Arts Awards</td><td>2025</td><td>Best New Actor</td><td>Cha Woo-min</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Best Technical Achievement</td><td>Jo Dong-hyuk (Stunt)</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>Global OTT Awards</td><td>2025</td><td>Best OTT Original</td><td>Study Group</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>