'Study Group' has topped Tving's weekly paid subscriber contribution chart amid a hot response.
Tving Original 'Study Group' (directed by Lee Jang-hoon and Yoo Beom-sang, written by Um Seon-ho and Oh Bo-hyun, planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Y Lab Plex, provided by Tving) released episodes 3 and 4 on the 30th to critical acclaim. The performance of Yoon Ga-min (played by Hwang Min-hyun), who unseals 'Uncle's Forbidden Technique' to save the last member Lee Joon (played by Gong Do-yu), brought more than just catharsis. Additionally, Han Kyung (played by Han Ji-eun) declaring that she would put Pi Han-ul (played by Cha Woo-min) on the student council foreshadowed a full-fledged confrontation with the absolute power of Yuseong High School, raising dopamine levels significantly.
'Study Group' effectively captures the comic and cheerful essence of the original webtoon, maximizing the genre's thrill of a munchkin high school action drama with fast-paced and rhythmic action. Above all, Hwang Min-hyun's passionate performance, perfectly executing Yoon Ga-min's exhilarating actions and unexpected charm in moments of crisis, has received widespread acclaim, and director Lee Jang-hoon's shining character play by the newcomers is heating up online discussions daily. With the buzz properly ignited, it has recorded the number one spot in Tving's weekly paid subscriber contribution, leading to a significant influx of new users. Various online communities and social media are also buzzing with reactions like, "Finally, the complete Study Group! It's fun to watch them all together," "Hwang Min-hyun is a life character. He fits perfectly as the bright-eyed Yoon Ga-min," "I totally fell for Ji-woo's girl crush and Hee-won's unexpected charm," "The opening decalcification direction of Yoon Ga-min and Lee Joon is insane," "The music is used perfectly, enhancing the thrill," "I'm curious about how the story will unfold. I hope the next episode is released soon," and more.
On that day, Yoon Ga-min and Kim Se-hyun (played by Lee Jong-hyun) rushed to a classroom with new applicants and discovered Lee Ji-woo (played by Shin Soo-hyun) being bullied by student council member Kim Kyu-jin (played by Jin Woo-jin). A video of her twin brother Lee Hyun-woo (played by Park Yoon-ho) committing theft was used as leverage against her. Concerned for her best friend Ji-woo, Yoon Ga-min received a heartfelt request from Choi Hee-won (played by Yoon Sang-jung) to write an application and infiltrated the student council room, successfully destroying the USB and computer containing the video.
Just as the last puzzle piece was left for the Study Group, Lee Joon, who was impressed by Yoon Ga-min's combat skills, appeared. Yoon Ga-min suggested a test, which was not really a test, to confirm Lee Joon's sincerity about studying. However, an unexpected crisis arose. While solving the problems Yoon Ga-min had left behind in the library, Lee Joon was mistaken for Yoon Ga-min by the reserve scout Oh Jang-ho (played by Kim Min), who was heading to the test site. Lee Joon's impersonation of Yoon Ga-min was quickly exposed due to his different abilities, and in a moment of crisis, Yoon Ga-min appeared like a hero, shouting, "Lee Joon, you passed the Study Group test!" Recognizing Lee Joon as a formidable study rival after he scored 24 points without guessing, Yoon Ga-min accepted him as a member of the Study Group. To save Lee Joon, Yoon Ga-min unsealed 'Uncle's Forbidden Technique No. 1: One-sided Beating' and subdued Oh Jang-ho. Thus, Yoon Ga-min completed the Study Group and was officially recognized as a club. However, the meaningful ending, where Yoon Ga-min heads to 'Manik High School' instead of their first activity destination 'Manil High School,' hints at another spectacular story, raising curiosity.
Meanwhile, Tving Original 'Study Group' episodes 5 and 6 will be released on the 6th.
