12 Rising Actors From The K-Drama “Study Group” You Need To Follow On Instagram

“Study Group” is a youth drama that just ended with a lot of talk online for being one of the best dramas this year. This drama received a lot of positive reviews and on online overseas communities, it has received high ratings from viewers.

If you have yet to watch the popular drama. It follows Yoon GaMin (Hwang MinHyun), a dedicated student enrolled in a failing school full of delinquents. Despite his strong desire to excel academically, he struggles with studying and has no natural talent for it. To turn things around, he forms a study group with classmates who also want to improve their grades. However, their journey is anything but smooth as they face constant challenges from the school’s violent environment.

Instead of just focusing on academics, GaMin finds himself using his fists more than his books. As he fights to protect his friends and their dreams, he navigates a world where survival often matters more than education. The drama blends action, school rivalry, and perseverance, showing the struggles of students trying to rise above their circumstances.

If you’ve watched the drama, you are probably looking to know more about its actors and their Instagram accounts. Since most of them are rising or new, we have gathered for you 12 actors from the K-Drama “Study Group” you need to follow on Instagram!

1. Hwang MinHyun (황민현) – @optimushwang

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Hwang MinHyun plays the lead character Yoon GaMin. The idol and actor is not a rising star as he is already popular and well-known.

His character is a determined yet academically struggling student who, despite his best efforts to focus on studying, ends up using his fists to protect his friends in a school full of delinquents.

As an idol, he is well known for his activities with his former groups NU’EST and WANNA ONE but also with his current solo activities. But he is also active in acting with musicals and more recently with dramas with his debut in 2020 in “Live On” as the main role. But that is not all, he gained more recognition for his acting in the hit drama “Alchemy of Souls” where he was the second male lead. In 2023, he was the lead actor in “My Lovely Liar” before enlisting in the military. With this drama, he filmed before enlistement, he is gaining a lot of interest once more.

2. Han JiEun (한지은) – @hanjieun0603

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Han JiEun‘s character Lee HanGyeong is a smart and determined student, who becomes a key member of the study group, balancing academic ambition with the challenges of the school’s tough environment.

She is an actress known for her roles in both television dramas and films, gaining recognition for her versatile performances. She has built a strong reputation for her emotional depth and engaging portrayals in a variety of roles across different genres. Han JiEun made her debut with the film “Ghost” in 2010 and acted in dramas such as “Be Melodramatic”, “Bad and Crazy”, and “When The Stars Gossip”.

3. Cha WooMin (차우민) – @_imnnin

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Cha WooMin plays Pi HanUl, who is a rebellious yet intelligent student, known for his tough exterior and complicated relationship with his academic and social struggles.

He is an actor known for his roles in both television dramas and films, where he showcases a strong presence and diverse acting skills. He gained attention for his portrayal of complex characters, steadily building a promising career in the entertainment industry. He made his debut in 2021 with the lead role in the BL drama “The Tasty Florida”, he became well known through his role in the school drama “Night Has Come”. Fun fact, he was a support role in the drama “Weak Hero” that has a lot of common points with “Study Group”.

4. Lee JongHyun (이종현 ) – @e.jonghyun

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Lee JongHyun plays Kim SeHyeon who is first member recruited by Yoon GaMin. He is a diligent and kind-hearted student, who becomes an essential member of the group with his academic skills and supportive nature.

Lee JongHyun is a rookie actor under GoldMedalist agency (home of Kim SooHyun, Choi HyunWook, Seorina, Lee ChaeMin),  who’s debut work is “Study Group”. He is a former soccer player and former Army teaching assistant. His aim is to be a consistent actor and is ambitious about his future projects. He had previously played a guest role in the 2023 drama “Duty After School: Part 1″.

5. Shin SuHyun (신수현) – @xinsooo

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Shin SuHyun plays Lee JiU who is a determined and resourceful student in “Study Group”, who uses her intelligence and resilience to navigate the challenges of both academics and the school’s tough environment.

Shin SuHyun is a actress who debuted in “9.9 Billion Woman” but she was also am idol trainee who participated in idol survival shows “MIXNINE” and “Produce 48”. She is also active in various beauty commercials and music videos while growing her career.

6. Yoon SanJeong (윤상정) – @s_j_jeong9

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Yoon SanJeong‘s character, Choi HuiWon, is one of the members of the Yusong High Study Group. She is a very gentle and kind girl, but is timid and weak as well as introverted.

Yoon SanJeong is an actress who is building her acting career. She had a support role in the dramas “Our Beloved Summer” and “Sh**ting Stars”. She started to make her face known by playing the role of ‘Ina’ with the web drama “Short Paper Season 4”.

7. Gong DoYu (공도유) – @doyuenjin

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Gong DoYu plays Lee Jun who is lively and enthusiastic, especially when it comes to fighting. He is also shown to be very supportive of his friends and is happy about their achievements.

Gong DoYu is a model and rookie actor who’s debut acting role is in “Study Group”. He lived in Malaysia and Australia before returning to Korea to pursue modelling and acting.

8. Hong MinGi (홍민기) – @minggi._.jeok

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Hong MinGi plays Park GeonYeop who is an outwardly friendly and innocent person. However, as the drama continues the audience are slowly revealed to his true personality.

He is an actor and model, known for shows like “Night Has Come” and “Love Your Enemy”. He made his acting debut in the 2020 web drama “187 cm Male Friend vs 155 cm Female Friend”. He is an actor to have a look at as he got cast in the upcoming drama “Crushology 101” starring Roh JeongEui, Lee ChaeMin, and Cho JunYoung.

9. Park YoonHo (박윤호) – @_pyyhh

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Park YoonHo plays Lee HyunWoo, the twin brother of Lee JiWoo, portrayed by Shin SuHyun. His character is not just a supporting role; he embodies the villain, creating significant conflict with Yoon GaMin.

One more actor on this list who acted in the school drama “Night Has Come”, a drama with a similar theme as “Study Group”, portraying school violence. Park YoonHo gained attention also for the youth web drama romance “Gang Girl Goes to Boys High School” from PLAYLIST (56 episodes). His good looks and solid acting have established him as a talent to watch. With the airing of “Study Group,” his good looks made a trending topic on online communities.

10. Baek SeoHoo (백서후) – @seohoo._.b

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Beak SeoHoo plays the character Ma MinHwan who is considered to be the villain of the series. He has an outwardly cheerful personality but beneath this façade, he betrays those who are kind to him.

K-Pop fans would remember him as HanJun who ended up 3rd on the survival show “WORLD KLASS”. Despite being announced as part of the final group to debut (TOO later TO1), he was replaced due to various scandals. Now active as Beak SeoHoo and acted in several dramas. He won the best new actor award at the 15th Korea Drama Awards in 2024 for his performance in “Miss Night and Day” as well as winning the Rookie Award at the Korea First Brand Award in 2025.

11. Lim JiSub (임지섭) – @leemjs

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Lim JiSub plays an anti in the drama. He is considered one of the most evil characters in “Study Group”. He is a friend that Lee Joon has been searching for.

He is an actor under FANTAGIO (along Cha EunWoo, Ong SeongWu, Ahn SeMin ). He made his debut with the web drama “Do With All Your Heart”. He is best known for his leading role in the BL series “The Eighth Sense” where he gained a fanbase with his solid acting as the main lead. In addition to acting, Lim JiSub has gained attention for his modeling work and charismatic screen presence.

12. Kim Min (김민) – @sssminkim

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Kim Min plays the character O JangHo, who is a chief scout for White Lead, responsible or recruiting new members. He is ruthless in his methods, valuing strength over character and academics.

He has been building up his filmography with dramas such as “Sisyphus: The Myth”, “Black Knight”, “A Shop for Killers”, and more.

In a drama packed with talent, the cast of “Study Group” is proving to be the next wave of K-Drama stars to watch. From their powerful performances to their behind-the-scenes charm, these rising actors are making waves on and off the screen. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit that follow button on Instagram and keep up with their journeys—you won’t want to miss what they do next!