I think many people judge Study Group as if it was trying to be a realistic fighting drama, when that's never been the point. It's an adaptation of a webtoon, and like many webtoon adaptations, it toned down, changed, or completely removed a lot of content from the original story.
Gamin was already portrayed as an exceptional fighter in the webtoon, and the live-action version actually cut or simplified several moments that better explained the characters' abilities and backgrounds. The adaptation also removed character development, interactions, and details that made certain events feel more believable.
Not liking the exaggerated fights is completely fair, but saying the series is nonsense ignores the genre it belongs to and the fact that the adaptation left out a lot of contexts from the original work. Study Group was never meant to be a realistic gang drama; it's a stylized action story with comedy, emotion, and over the top moments, which is exactly why many fans enjoyed it. Of course, not everyone has to like that style, but judging the series only by how realistic the fights are misses the point of what it is trying to do.
Very overhyped and nonsense show. It was a okay watch to pass time but it was most definitely not good. Mainly…
I disagree. The point of the show isn't to be a realistic fighting drama. It's more of a fun action-comedy with exaggerated fights, like many manhwa adaptations. Ga-min trained for years and the series consistently shows that he's exceptionally talented, so his strength isn't completely random.
As for the Hanwool fight, I understand why some people were disappointed, but I think the over-the-top action and "superhero" style are part of the show's charm. If you're looking for realism, Study Group probably isn't the right series, but if you're looking for entertainment, great characters, and hype moments, it does a good job.
I’m really excited to see Ryu Da-in again in a new school drama. I honestly loved her acting so much, and I can’t wait to watch her performance in Awakening. I feel like she’s going to shine even more
This drama feels so fresh. It reminds me of my high school days with my friends, and some random people I met who are still my friends even though we moved to different cities or countries. School days were the best, and we should take pride in those days. Thanks to this comforting drama, it made me cherish my memories.
I was not sure to start this drama, but damn !!!, thank god i have started watching it 1!! this drama is amazing to watch, long time about those strong dramas , and the slow burn romance just woow , i wish they not end like moon lovers
s1 It was something new since it wasn’t mentioned in the webtoon, only hinted at. When the webtoon first started publishing, I always wondered about Si eun’s past. As for the second part, it was exactly what I had been waiting for—Si eun’s transformation into the real White Mamba, the one I had experienced in the webtoon. Both parts were absolutely amazing, and the fact that there was no dragging in the events made it even better.
Gamin was already portrayed as an exceptional fighter in the webtoon, and the live-action version actually cut or simplified several moments that better explained the characters' abilities and backgrounds. The adaptation also removed character development, interactions, and details that made certain events feel more believable.
Not liking the exaggerated fights is completely fair, but saying the series is nonsense ignores the genre it belongs to and the fact that the adaptation left out a lot of contexts from the original work. Study Group was never meant to be a realistic gang drama; it's a stylized action story with comedy, emotion, and over the top moments, which is exactly why many fans enjoyed it.
Of course, not everyone has to like that style, but judging the series only by how realistic the fights are misses the point of what it is trying to do.
As for the Hanwool fight, I understand why some people were disappointed, but I think the over-the-top action and "superhero" style are part of the show's charm. If you're looking for realism, Study Group probably isn't the right series, but if you're looking for entertainment, great characters, and hype moments, it does a good job.