a story about hopes and dreams
study group is a story about hopes and dreams. it’s not meant to be realistic or practical, but through the characters and their stories, we learn about growth, friendship, and what it means to have dreams.our protagonist, yun ga min, is great at everything except studying. but that’s what makes him so special. he’s always there for his friends, his teacher, and stays true to himself. i love how the study group is formed and how it explores the back stories of different characters. we see their motivations, personalities, and their challenges, which makes them more relatable and human.
the action scenes are very well done. while some may say it’s over the top, i think it’s fitting for this show because the whole point IS how violence is the only solution to the chaos in school and how our characters can protect themselves because the adults don’t.
throughout the show, our study group is tested repeatedly on what it means to hope and dream. we see a bunch of students who had 5% motivation to study learn and grow, while slowly changing the school environment for the better so others can have the opportunity to study (which was taken away from them since the start).
really looking forward to the next season!
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So unrealistic
This drama seems like it was completely transferred from a manga into a drama. Nothing was realistic from the action to the plot. Was very hard to complete.If you're looking for an action drama that is realistic with real plot twists and action, this is not the drama I would recommend at all.
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just be patient and watch it .
I LOVEEEE THIS SHOW I RE-WATCH IT ALLL THE TIME 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭WATCH IT GUYS I REALLY RECOMMEND IT AND I WISH IT HAS A SEASON 2 HOPEFULLY 🤞 I LOVE IT 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗Was this review helpful to you?
Heartwarming and a masterpiece
I didn’t expect for this drama to deliver. I started watching it because the premise seems fun, a student whose obsessed with studying with limited progress at all. But upon watching it, I was caught by surprise with its brilliance. It’s a balance of action, comedy, friendship, redemption and heartfelt moments. The story seems simple but the way it was told is a masterpiece and with much depth. Kudos to all the cast. They have amazing chemistry. I am actually hoping for a season 2. Perhaps if they are in college. I look forward to the future dramas of the cast. Hope they’ll get lead parts. Love them!Was this review helpful to you?
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Peter Parker meets Superman meets Bruce Lee in this ridiculously fun action school drama
That’s exactly what Yoo Ga-min was a school kid who was passionate about learning but also about protecting the weak and doing the right thing. The way he miraculously appeared when his friends were in trouble along with his super human strength ie kicking through steel doors, jumping off of buildings, running at super human speed and crashing through walls without getting so much as a scratch, he was indeed a super hero. All he needed was a cape.The idea that his ultimate goal was to form a study group, so that he could improve his grades and go to college was original and served as a great way to bring the misfits that were the study group together. The group was a nice mix of brains, brawn , and kids from varying backgrounds. Though none of their lives were particularly similar they all formed a strong bond of friendship and loyalty.
This show was entertaining and had many hilarious moments but did have a very dark undertone, which was the ever present theme which pops up in k-dramas, severe bullying. It was infuriating to watch kids get bullied at school, bullied walking home from school, bullied when walking to the local store or just hanging out with friends, and no adult stepping up to help. The school was strait up pandemonium, but save for one teacher, administrators weren’t doing anything create order. It was ridiculous (and unrealistic) that there were no parental complaints about the chaos at the school ( or their kids coming home with black eyes, bloody noses and other bruises) while crimes were going on daily on school grounds without any recourse from the administrators or local law enforcement.
Pi Ha Wool’s reign of terror at the school made sense in that he wanted to control his “kingdom”. What didn’t make sense is that control entailing terrorizing kids who wanted to study, learn and make something of themselves. Another plot hole, it was implied that Geon Yoop’s mom was murdered by Pi Ha Wool and/or his gang of thugs but that story thread was dropped and seemingly given to Ms. Lee. Not a plot hole but though Ga min’s focus was learning not fighting, I wanted him to teach his friends a few moves that would help them defend themselves when he wasn’t around. It difficult to watch them repeatedly get slapped, kicked and beat down (rarely fighting back) until Ga-min miraculously came to the rescue.
Despite some flaws, this was a great show. Good cast with great chemistry. Min-Hyun was perfect as Ga-min. This was by far his best role to date. Would I recommend this show? Absolutely! Would I rewatch it? Absolutely!
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Beat Drama
The drama was awesome, one of the best I've ever seen.Perfect cast, perfect music, perfect acting and perfect action. Perfect in every aspect. Must watch.
Storyline: The best, the way the story and dialogues is written, it's a masterpiece.
Acting/Cast: They chose the perfect cast for the drama, no doubts. From protagonist, to antagonist to side characters, everything was great and the actors portrayed each and every scene so well. They worked so hard for the action scenes.
Music: I could never skip the intro, zerobaseone never disappoints, one of my favorite ost of all time. The outro music was really great too.
Overall, it's a great drama, needs even more hype and recognition. Expecting a season 2 soon because 10 episode weren't enough. The only bad part of the drama was that it ended.
Kudos to all the cast and crew working on and off screen ❤
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very hip show
feels like watching an anime or reading a manga really,, very concise, and the camera framing is interestingthe plot s very hip and funny with an undertone of tragic that they could v expanded on to make the show longer.. but they chose to keep it light and i respect that.
despite all the cool side characters, the show is more focused on the main guy. i can totally envisage more seasons comin out, like chronicles of his life
the OST is baaanging, the acting is very playful with anime like reactions
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For younger audience
Everyone was raving about it so I decided to give it a try but this was not it! It felt too comical after coming from Weak Hero class this was just not it ! It started out fun but then it became more and more ridiculous. You can understand if children like it but honestly more than can't saying anything about it. You can watch it if you want to pass time. For an action drama the action itself was quite disappointing and weirdly directed, story wasn't too bad but making us like the good guys was too forced and cringey. Not bad but not good too!Was this review helpful to you?
Thrilling, comedy, action
Talking about delivering, acting, action, music, story, foes, friends everything is perfect in this series. You want action, comedy, Friendship, thrilling, foes to friends, Gangs, strongest male lead. You will have everything in this series. This is one series after a long time that was very well directed. It is just so fun to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
A show hasn't hit the spot like this one in a long time!!! Watch it now
This show was very very very close to perfection for me. I don't even know where to begin in my review... This show went straight into my favorites, which is hard to get in to!The cast...? perfect
The story...? It worked so well
The OST...? so so fitting
The acting...? every person nailed it, including the villain. The lead actor for me was PERFECT, I know I liked him but wow, he really nailed this role.
the friendship ....? couldn't be more in sync
The action sequences...? oh so lovely
the comedy...? always landed
The length ...? I wanted to MORE, and it seem the door is open for a second season!!!
Ya kudos to everyone to who brought this be.... they absolutely cooked on this!
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Nice drama must watch
The drama was worth watching the action was not boring it was very interesting but the ending might be better i am not that satisfied with the ending all the characters were pretty unique and different i really want the second season of this drama in this there is no love trope i wanted some love story in second season of itWas this review helpful to you?
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meh
this was ok! first few eps had me hooked and i love the music. but like it got repetitive and justice wasn’t rly served… like all he got was expelled??? for murder???? like😵💫 plus i wish the budding romances were more in place. had to skip the fighting scenes cuz it got to gory. plus the twin brother was barely in it?? ugh idkWas this review helpful to you?
