Study Group Confirmed to Return for Season Two, Hwang Min Hyun Reprises His Role as Youn Ga Min

Hwang Min Hyun (Doc.ist)

SecondUpdate.com – Good news comes for Korean drama fans. Study Group has officially been confirmed to continue into a second season, while also ensuring that Hwang Min Hyun will return to reprise his role as the main character, Youn Ga Min.

The confirmation was delivered directly by the production team on Tuesday (January 27). Hwang Min Hyun’s return is certainly welcome news for fans, as Youn Ga Min serves as the core of the story and one of the drama’s main attractions.

In the first season, Hwang Min Hyun successfully captured attention through his portrayal of a high school student who strongly desires academic success, yet turns out to be far more talented in fighting. His compelling performance made Youn Ga Min feel vivid and easily memorable for viewers.

Interestingly, Study Group Season 2 will also mark Hwang Min Hyun’s first acting project after completing his mandatory military service in December 2025. This has further heightened excitement among fans who have long awaited his return to the small screen.

The production team revealed that Hwang Min Hyun has a deep understanding of the character Youn Ga Min. In the second season, viewers are promised a new side of Ga Min that was not fully explored in the first season.

Beyond deeper character development, the amount of action is also said to increase. This is expected to deliver a more thrilling and engaging viewing experience, while still maintaining the comedic elements that have become the drama’s signature.

For context, Study Group is a drama adapted from a popular webtoon of the same title. The story centers on Youn Ga Min, a high school student who attends a school notorious for delinquent students. In pursuit of his dream to enter college, he forms a study group with his friends, despite having to face constant conflicts and physical confrontations.

Currently, the production process for the second season is still underway. Although an official release date has yet to be announced, the continuation of Youn Ga Min’s story and his study group is already highly anticipated by many K-drama fans.