Study Group Season 2 is officially confirmed and in production as a TVING original K-drama, based on the popular webtoon by Shin Hyung-wook and Ryu Seung-yeon.
Season 1 premiered on TVING on January 23, 2025 (with episodes dropping twice weekly), starring Hwang Min-hyun as Yoon Ga-min, a tough fighter who forms a study group at a rough technical high school while using his skills to protect his friends and pursue better opportunities. It blended action, youth drama, comedy, and school thriller elements and performed well enough for a quick renewal.
Study Group Season 2: Release Date Rumors
No exact release date has been announced yet.
- Filming is scheduled to begin in mid-March 2026 (some reports mention late February or soon after early 2026 casting updates).
- It is eyeing a late 2026 releasethough some earlier speculation pointed to 2027 due to post-military scheduling for the lead. Production is moving forward steadily after the January 2026 confirmation.
Expect around 8–10 episodes like Season 1, likely with a similar Thursday release schedule on TVING (international availability via platforms like Viki or others that carried Season 1).
Study Group Season 2: Cast Updates
The original main cast is returningwhich has been a major fan highlight. Key confirmations:
- Hwang Min-hyun (from NU’EST) covers Yoon Ga-min — his first major acting project after military discharge in December 2025.
- Shin Su-hyun returns as Lee Ji-woo.
- Other returning cast from MyDramaList and reports: Han Ji-eun (Lee Han-gyeong/Hye-gyeong), Cha Woo-min (Pi Han-ul), Lee Jong-hyun (Kim Se-hyeon), and likely Yoon Sang-jeong, Gong Do-yu, and others in the core study group.
New additions or expanded roles (e.g., Jeon So-young rumored for a secret love interest) may appear, but the core ensemble remains intact for continuity.
Study Group Season 2: What to Expect Next
Season 2 will continue directly from Season 1, with the now tighter-knit study group facing a larger-scale threat: a massive evil force endangering not just Yuseong Technical High School but students nationwide. It promises more “cruel yet exhilarating study sessions,” deeper character backstories, growing pains, hidden secrets, and intensified action/fights alongside the youth drama and comedy.
Expect escalated stakes, bigger action choreography (building on Season 1’s schoolyard brawls and protection themes), and exploration of the webtoon’s later arcs. The director (Lee Jang-hoon) and production team aim to make it even more engaging than Season 1.
It remains a high-energy mix of action-thriller, youth/school drama, and comedystaying faithful to the webtoon while expanding the world.
Overall, it’s shaping up to be one of the anticipated K-drama returns of late 2026—perfect for fans of underdog stories with punches, heart, and humor. If you haven’t watched Season 1 yet, it’s worth catching up!
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