Study Group
Study Group
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Study Group

"We fight again today, solely to study."

8.6
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Action & Adventure Comedy Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

A struggling student at Korea's worst high school forms a study group while protecting his classmates with his fighting skills, hoping to overcome academic challenges and secure a spot in college.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Critical reception for Study Group has been highly enthusiastic, with reviewers praising the series for subverting expectations and setting a high standard for the school action genre. Critics highlighted the show's impressive ability to combine high-octane martial arts fights with the everyday pressures of high school academics.

Reviewers commended the adaptation of the popular webtoon, celebrating its well-crafted fight choreography, engaging storyline, and uplifting themes centered around friendship, resilience, and personal determination.

“a standout K-drama that turns the high school genre on its head, delivering both adrenaline-pumping action and a heartfelt message about perseverance, friendship, and the fight for a better future”

“raised the bar for an action story in a school setting”

“captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, well-crafted action sequences, and an inspiring tale of resilience”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

Webtoon adaptations often hit a distinct sweet spot, and this 2025 series lands right where high school pressure meets physical combat. The story follows a struggling student at a notoriously bad high school in Korea who forms a study group with hopes of securing a spot in college. The catch is that keeping his classmates safe enough to revise requires him to constantly rely on his fighting skills.

What gives the show its punch is the clash between ordinary academic stress and action-adventure beats. Minhyun heads a cast navigating a chaotic mix of comedy, drama, and school life. By blending classroom ambitions with martial kinetic energy, the series delivers an exhilarated take on the high school survival genre.

Production Board

Crew

Creator
Lee Jang-hoon
Director
Lee Jang-hoon
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on webcomic or webtoon exhilarated high school school life
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 23, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
151