Hwang Min-hyun from ‘Study Group’ is causing a stir with his dopamine-exploding munchkin action.
The 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) is receiving rave reviews. From Yoon Ga-min’s (played by Hwang Min-hyun) exhilarating action to the growth stories of the study group members, it showcases the true value of high school action dramas. As a result, the number of paid subscribers and viewing UVs doubled compared to the first week of release, marking Tving’s paid subscriber count at number one for two consecutive weeks, demonstrating its hot popularity.
Various online communities and social media are overflowing with reactions such as “the best action I’ve seen in recent years,” “Ga-min and Se-hyun’s genuine friendship story brings tears,” “Ga-min’s mom twist is insane. Her kick is fierce,” “I didn’t expect the middle school Ga-min’s story to be resolved. His heartfelt apology and support are touching,” and “Yoon Ga-min’s action scenes with Pi Han-ul are already thrilling.” Above all, Yoon Ga-min’s munchkin exploits that burst forth in moments of crisis are escalating with each episode, maximizing the thrill. Here, we highlight Yoon Ga-min’s ‘Fighting Genius’ moments that provided exhilarating catharsis.
# ‘Powerful’ Fighting Genius Hwang Min-hyun’s Presence Revealed with ‘Fire Kick’
‘Study nerd’ Yoon Ga-min entered Yuseong Technical High School with the goal of going to college, but contrary to expectations, his grades were at the bottom. As a last resort, Yoon Ga-min planned a study group and discovered ‘study-focused’ Kim Se-hyun (played by Lee Jong-hyun) and made an approach. Survival came before studying for Kim Se-hyun, who rejected the offer, but he couldn’t help but be concerned about Yoon Ga-min, who was the first to understand him. Kim Se-hyun, unable to throw away his math error notebook, gifted it to Yoon Ga-min. However, just as he was happy, Lee Hyun-woo (played by Park Yoon-ho) appeared and burned the notebook. Furious at Lee Hyun-woo, who destroyed Kim Se-hyun’s sincerity, Yoon Ga-min revealed his hidden strength for the first time. Not only did he dodge the fierce punches of Lee Hyun-woo, who was at the top of the Yuseong Technical High School hierarchy, without blinking, but he also displayed incredible strength by blocking a blunt weapon with his bare hands, surprising everyone with Hwang Min-hyun’s combat power. But that wasn’t the end. Yoon Ga-min returned the flaming bag thrown by Lee Hyun-woo with a mid-air kick. The power that Yoon Ga-min unleashed for the first time to protect his friend was exhilarating, and Kim Se-hyun’s decision to ultimately join the study group added to the emotional impact.
# The Final Key to Completing the Study Group! Unsealing ‘Uncle’s Forbidden Technique No. 1’
With Lee Ji-woo (played by Shin Soo-hyun) and Choi Hee-won (played by Yoon Sang-jung) joining the study group, a new applicant, Lee Joon (played by Gong Do-yu), appeared. Yoon Ga-min proposed a test, not a test, to Lee Joon to confirm his sincerity about studying. While solving problems alone, Lee Joon was mistaken for Yoon Ga-min by Yeonbaekpa’s reserve force scout Oh Jang-ho (played by Kim Min). However, due to his poor skills, which were contrary to the rumors, Lee Joon’s impersonation of Yoon Ga-min was quickly exposed. Just as Oh Jang-ho, furious at the lie, was about to threaten him, Yoon Ga-min appeared, shouting, “Lee Joon, you passed the study group test.” Yoon Ga-min subdued the Yeonbaekpa reserve force one by one, leaving only the last opponent, Oh Jang-ho. The professional’s skills were indeed formidable, and the battle did not seem easy. At that moment, after hearing Oh Jang-ho’s dismissive remarks about Lee Joon, Yoon Ga-min reorganized his stance and began his attack with the ominous words, “It’s okay to use that against you, right?” He unsealed his uncle’s forbidden technique No. 1, ‘One-Sided Beating.’ Overwhelming Oh Jang-ho in an instant, Yoon Ga-min saved Lee Joon and completed the study group, providing catharsis to the viewers. Especially, as the episodes progressed, the munchkin moments that raised the fighting cheat key level heightened expectations for future activities.
# Hwang Min-hyun, Joint Attack with Mother! ‘Awakening’ Hwang Min-hyun → Unfair Play X Dangsandae-type Dragon Kick ‘Double Hit’ Explosion! ‘Thrilling’
To help Kim Se-hyun in danger, Yoon Ga-min, who broke curfew, was notified of his transfer by his mother Jeon Mi-hyun (played by Kim Young-ah). Just then, Lee Han-gyeong (played by Han Ji-eun) appeared to try to stop Yoon Ga-min’s transfer, when Ma Min-hwan (played by Baek Seo-hu) and his gang barged in. It was Jeon Mi-hyun who blocked the attack aimed at Lee Han-gyeong. With the twist that she is a director of the Korean Taekwondo Association, Jeon Mi-hyun delivered powerful and precise kicks, launching a joint attack with her fighting genius son Yoon Ga-min. However, at that moment, a bullet fired by Ma Min-hwan struck the glass, and Jeon Mi-hyun blocked it with her body and collapsed. Witnessing his mother’s injury right beside him, Yoon Ga-min was enraged. As soon as dawn broke, Yoon Ga-min headed to school and opened the rooftop door where Pi Han-ul (played by Cha Woo-min) was. Yoon Ga-min unsealed his uncle’s forbidden technique No. 2, ‘Unfair Play,’ and No. 6, ‘Dangsandae-type Dragon Kick,’ in succession, subduing the ‘Yeonseo Three Heroes,’ known as Pi Han-ul’s bodyguards. Then, in the auditorium where all the students gathered, Yoon Ga-min delivered a fierce punch to the top-ranked Pi Han-ul, signaling an uncompromising showdown, raising expectations for Yoon Ga-min’s next move.
The Tving original ‘Study Group’ episodes 7 and 8 will be released on the 13th (Thursday).
