Han Ji-eun Talks About Study Group Season 2 with Hwang Min-hyun

On February 24, actress Han Ji-eun shared her thoughts on the possibility of reuniting with singer-actor Hwang Min-hyun for a second season of the popular series Study Group during an interview at a café in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.

In the interview, she reflected on her recent projects, including the tvN drama Ask the Stars, which recently concluded, and the Tving original series Study Group, which wrapped up on February 20. Study Group is a comedic high school action drama based on a popular webtoon, featuring Hwang Min-hyun as Yoon Ga-min, a student who struggles academically but excels in fighting, as he forms a study group to tackle the challenges of a tough school environment. Han Ji-eun plays the role of teacher Lee Han-gyeong.

Han Ji-eun mentioned that the director had promised a fast-paced storyline from the beginning, and she had seen some rough cuts during production, which she found entertaining. She expressed gratitude for the show's unexpected popularity, saying, "I heard it turned out well, and I’m thankful that it received more love than we anticipated."

After Hwang Min-hyun enlisted in the military, the cast has continued to stay in touch and even watched the final episode together. Han Ji-eun noted, "We regularly meet and keep in contact. We watched the last episode together. It’s disappointing for us, and I think Min-hyun feels the most upset about it. He’s such a dedicated and hardworking friend who had a lot of affection for Study Group. We’ve been supporting him by sharing his photos and promoting the show."

When asked about the chemistry between her fiancé Lee Min-ho in Ask the Stars and Hwang Min-hyun in Study Group, she said, "Both were comfortable to work with, but the dynamics were different. Min-ho is a peer and plays a character with a past romantic relationship, while Min-hyun’s character is a student. There was a different kind of camaraderie with Min-hyun."

Regarding the possibility of a second season of Study Group, Han Ji-eun expressed optimism about reuniting with Hwang Min-hyun, stating, "If I had to choose, I think the chances of meeting Min-hyun again are higher. I can’t confirm a second season yet, but we all want to do it together. I believe Min-hyun’s chances are greater. We’re just waiting for him to return from the military. There’s a lot of affection for this project."

However, she clarified that if a second season were to happen, there would be no romantic storyline between her character and Hwang Min-hyun’s, saying, "There’s absolutely no chance of that," which brought a smile to her face.