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This youth action drama originally appeared on TVING . This is the first television drama directed by Lee Jang Hoon, who will also be directing the upcoming historical fantasy drama 'Master of the Dragon', scheduled to air later this year.

Air Date: January 23 - February 20, 2025

Episodes: 10

Where to Watch: Viki

Genre: Action Thriller

Starring: Hwang Min Hyun and Han Ji Eun

A struggling student dreams of starting a study group at his new technical high school, so he can improve his grades and get into college.  And when he finds out that his new homeroom teacher is his former beloved tutor, who agrees to be the club advisor, he thinks things are finally looking up.  But the group is quickly targeted by the school bully, putting all of them in danger.  And now their new leader will be forced to step forward and protect their group and its members if he is going to make his dreams come true.  And it's a fight he has been training for his whole life.

'Study Group' is a short youth action drama with plenty of great fighting scenes and an exciting storyline.  But unlike other bullying dramas, this one isn't focused on the emotional pain of the experience but on the ability to overcome it.  It's bullying through a manhwa lens.  Themes of protecting those you care about and finding true friendships make a heartwarming balance to the violence of the action scenes.  There is also plenty of humor along the way!

Having said that, this is a bullying drama, and while the fighting is well choreographed it is still violent.  In an effort to tone down the violence and mirror the feeling of the webtoon it was based on,  the drama is purposely a bit campy and definitely requires a suspension of disbelief.  For some, the over-the-top feeling of the series was not their cup of tea.  But the story and characters are fun and I really enjoyed the watch.  I give "Study Group' a 9 out of 10 ramen.

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