Singer and actor Hwang Min-hyun is delivering an unprecedented level of catharsis with his refreshing action performances.
In the Tving original series '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), Hwang Min-hyun perfectly portrays Yoon Ga-min, a character who wants to excel in studies but has all his talent focused on fighting, known as 'Himsumjin' (a nerd hiding his strength). Especially fitting the setting of a 'fighting genius', he showcases vibrant performances that seem to leap out of a webtoon by adjusting the pace in various action scenes each episode. We look back at Hwang Min-hyun's action highlights that have quickly made him a 'hot spot for action' in just four episodes.
# The Hidden Strength Revealed for the First Time... Fiery Kick
In the first episode, Yoon Ga-min first reveals his hidden strength while fighting Lee Hyun-woo (played by Park Yoon-ho), who set fire to his friend Kim Se-hyun's (played by Lee Jong-hyun) wrong answer notebook. Yoon Ga-min swiftly dodges Lee Hyun-woo's attack with a pipe wrench and blocks a weapon with his bare hands, sending it flying out the window.
When the enraged Lee Hyun-woo throws a burning bag, Yoon Ga-min performs a fiery kick, spinning in mid-air while stepping on the bag strap to return it. Hwang Min-hyun's clean movements captured in slow motion were enough to evoke admiration.
# Handling Multiple Opponents with Ease... Bruce Lee-Level Nunchaku Action
In the second episode, Yoon Ga-min faces off against a group of bullies who intrude on his teacher Lee Han-kyung's (played by Han Ji-eun) house in a parking lot. Yoon Ga-min creates a pair of nunchaku from a broken wooden plank and a chain, showcasing such rapid movements that the evil group cannot approach carelessly.
Hwang Min-hyun adds to the viewing pleasure with his dazzling nunchaku skills reminiscent of his character's idol, Bruce Lee. He also heightens the thrill by anticipating the enemies' movements and attacking one beat faster.
# A Thrilling Showdown in a Narrow Student Council Room
In the third episode, Yoon Ga-min goes to the student council room to retrieve a USB containing a video of his friend Lee Ji-woo's (played by Shin Soo-hyun) younger brother's theft. After dealing with an attacking student council member with a 'no-look punch', Yoon Ga-min has a showdown with the student council president Kim Kyu-jin (played by Jin Woo-jin).
After being thrown to the ground by Kim Kyu-jin's judo technique, Yoon Ga-min appears to be down, but it soon becomes clear that this was a feint. He intentionally took the hit to get closer to the USB plugged into the desktop. The scene where Yoon Ga-min smiles and accelerates his counterattack after safely retrieving the USB provides a thrilling sensation. The stylish action and fast-paced direction filling the narrow student council room created a scene worthy of the title 'hot spot for action.'
In this way, Hwang Min-hyun showcases agile action based on the rhythmic movements honed through his singing career and his straight body lines, while also delivering the powerful strength given to a munchkin character with excellent control of intensity, enhancing immersion. Furthermore, Hwang Min-hyun intricately expresses the emotional line of Yoon Ga-min, who punishes villains for his friends, providing a delightful energy that makes viewers root for the character. Thanks to this passionate performance, 'Study Group' has recorded the highest number of weekly paid subscribers on Tving in just four episodes, receiving a hot response.
Meanwhile, 'Study Group', featuring Hwang Min-hyun, is exclusively released on Tving every Thursday at noon.
[Son Jin-ah, MK Sports Reporter]
