Study Group (TV series)


Study Group 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 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

Supporting

Special appearances

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 was confirmed to premiere on TVING on January 23, 2025, with two episodes released every Thursday for five weeks.