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Study Group
Promotional poster
Hangul
스터디그룹
Revised RomanizationSeuteodigeurup
McCune–ReischauerSŭt'ŏdigŭrup
Genre
Based onStudy Group
by Shin Hyung-wook
Written by
  • Um Sun-ho
  • Oh Bo-hyun
Directed by
  • Lee Jang-hun
  • Yoo Beom-sang
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes10
Production
Producers
  • Lee Hye-young[3]
  • Lee Myung-jin[3]
  • Suh Jung-hyun[3]
Running time42–43 minutes
Production companyYlab Plex[1]
Original release
NetworkTVING
ReleaseJanuary 23 (2025-01-23) –
February 20, 2025 (2025-02-20)

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 and it premiered on TVING on January 23, 2025.

Synopsis

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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

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Main

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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[4]
Ga-min's classmate who forms a study group together with him.
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, and is Hyun-woo's twin elder sister. She is part of the study group.
Ji-woo's best friend who joins the study group.
  • Gong Do-yu as Lee Jun[4]
A self-proclaimed in the study group. He joins the study group as he sees that Ga-min is good at fighting.

Supporting

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A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, who struggles to find the murderer of his mother.
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
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, Ga-min's classmate and Ji-woo's twin younger brother.
  • Lee Kwang-hee as Jung Do-hoon[7]
A first year student at Yusung Technical High School, and Geon-yeop's associate.
  • Joo Yeon-woo as Kim Sun-chul[8]
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.
  • Kwon Hyung-seok as Lee Dae-chul[9]
A third year student at Yusung Technical High School, and one of the Yeonseo Three Chuls.
  • Han Jung-hun as Park Min-chul
A third year student at Yusung Technical High School, and one of the Yeonseo Three Chuls.
  • Lim Ji-sub as Anti[10]
Former friend of Jun, and currently a part of the Yeonbaek Gang.
  • Shim Woo-sung as Na Tae-man[11]
A detective from the Mooncheon Police Station.
  • Mo Geon-hu as Guk Gwan-woo[12]
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[13]
One of the students spreading false rumors about Ga-min.

Special appearances

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  • Kim Young-ah as Jeon Mi-hyeon[14]
Ga-min's mother.
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[15]
The scout in-charge for Yeonbaek Gang.
Former teacher of Yusung Technical High School, and Geon-yeop's mother.
A second year student at Yusung Technical High School, and a part of the Yeonbaek Gang Quartet.
  • Park Min as Bang Sang-in
A second year student at Yusung Technical High School, and a part of the Yeonbaek Gang Quartet.

Production

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Development

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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.[1]

Casting

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On August 10, 2023 Hwang Min-hyun was reportedly cast as stated by his agency, Pledis Entertainment.[19] 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.[4]

Original soundtrack

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Part 1

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All lyrics are written by Choi Jae-gyu; all music is composed by Lee Kwan-hyung, Choi and Jeon Hae-jeong.

Released on January 24, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Back Packer"Seok Matthew, Park Gun-wook (Zerobaseone)2:57
2."Back Packer" (Inst.) 2:57
Total length:5.14

Part 2

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All tracks are written by Lee Kwan-hyung, Choi Jae-gyu and Jeon Hae-jeong.

Released on January 30, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Hollo" (홀로)Bang Ye-dam3:46
2."Hollo" (홀로; Inst.) 3:46
3."Hollo" (홀로; Drama version)Bang Ye-dam4:09
4."Hollo" (홀로; Drama version; Inst.) 4:09
Total length:15:10

Part 3

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All tracks are written by Pyeon Jun-won, Jayde, Groovila, Kim Ha-on, Jeong Jae-hee and Myung Hye-min.

Released on February 6, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Hood"Haon3:08
2."Hood" (Inst.) 3:08
Total length:6:16

Part 4

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All tracks are written by Jo Ho-jin, Im So-young, eio and Choi Jae-gyu.

Released on February 13, 2025
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Let's do this"Hanjun, Robin and Eddie (N.SSign)2:41
2."Let's do this" (Inst.) 2:41
Total length:5:22

Release

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Study Group was confirmed to premiere on TVING on January 23, 2025, with two episodes released every Thursday for five weeks.[20]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Best New Actor Cha Woo-min Pending [21]
Best Technical Achievement Jo Dong-hyuk (Stunt) Pending

References

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