Crushology 101 – WOW! She Met Four Hot Guys?

“Crushology 101” is a 2025 Korean drama series with 12 episodes, and is categorized as Romance, Campus Life, Youth, Romance, and Comedy (Rom-Com).  It is based on a webtoon and is streaming on Viki and KOCOWA+.

SUMMARY: A young girl realized at an early age that she was attracted to handsome men. But the first guy she dated in college was not handsome. Why? Because he liked her. He turned out to be a jerk. From then on, she decided … “I swear. From now on, I will only date handsome guys.” — *Ban Hee-jin (aka Bunny)

♦ She Just Needed to Meet a Handsome Man

In “Crushology 101”, Ban Hee-jin, nicknamed Bunny, is a talented sculpture student at a university. But let’s go back to her teenage years, when she was very impressionable. One of her teachers in high school was incredibly handsome. However, he left that job and moved elsewhere. She cried and begged, insisting that her parents had to move to where her teacher would be living. But then, a handsome guy moved into the neighborhood. She immediately forgot about her teacher. Whew! Her parents were so relieved.

Now she’s attending university and studying sculpture. This guy followed her everywhere, begging for her to date him. He wasn’t attractive, but she finally gave in, and they started going steady. Later o,n she found out that he just wanted to sleep with her. Not only did she find out, but almost everyone on the campus found out he was a jerk. It was very humiliating. That was when she decided that moving forward, she would only date good-looking guys. But she didn’t expect to meet handsome guys so quickly. Ban Hee-jin met four irresistibly charming and handsome guys. I mean … can a girl be that lucky? Or … confused?

MEET the Four

1. Cha Ji-Won: Ji-Won is new on campus. He came across one of Bunny’s sculptures and was very impressed. He asked a young lady for directions to the library. The lady turned out to be Ban Hee-jin. Incredible! She had already met an extremely handsome man. But that wasn’t the reason she helped him. He was a new student who didn’t know his way around. It was only right to offer her assistance. They hit it off right away. Later on, Bunny found out that he was a chaebol heir. But the differences in status did not matter to him. Ji-Won genuinely wanted them to be friends, and maybe their relationship could grow.
2. Hwang Jae-Yeol: Jae-Yeol is the respected class representative of the visual design department. He aspires to be an art director. When they first met each other, their encounter was an unfortunate event. She accidentally broke his $2,000 tablet. He was also very handsome. Jae-Yeol had the kind of face she would love to sculpt. Bunny met him on the same day she met Ji-Won. Meeting two hot guys on the same day? What are the odds? But Bunny is not sure how their relationship will develop. He’s really mad about her breaking his tablet.
3. Jo A-Rang: Bunny needed to find a part-time job to earn the money to pay for Jae-Yeol’s tablet. They were hiring for an exhibition and she went to apply for the job. That’s how she met A-Rang. Incredible! A third handsome guy?! A-Rang asked if it a OK for him to take photographs at the exhibit. That’s how the conversation started, but before she knew it, Bunny had agreed to meet him at a coffee shop after work. A-Rang was warmhearted, altruistic, and his gentle, sincere nature made her feel comforted.
4. Jin Hyun-O: Hyun-O is an athlete from the physical education department. Though he’s focused on sports, his unexpected romantic awakening for Bunny adds depth to his character.

Each handsome guy starts vying for her heart. As Bunny navigates this whirlwind, she must confront her insecurities. After all, she was humiliated by an ugly guy. Who’s to say a handsome guy won’t do the same to her? Bunny has to learn for herself what love truly means.

Main Characters:

• Ban Hee-Jin (played by Roh Jeong-Eui, “Badland Hunters”, “Hierarchy”, “Pinocchio”)
• Hwang Jae-Yeol (played by Lee Chae-Min, “See You in My 19th Life”, “Crash Course in Romance”)
• Cha Ji-Won (played by Jo Joon-Young, “Dear M”)
• Jo A-Rang (played by Kim Hyun-Jin, “My Sweet Mobster”, “Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale”)
• Jin Hyun-O (played by Hong Min-Gi, “Study Group”, “Love Your Enemy”)

Where to Watch

Viewership and Rating:

• IMDb: 6.6 out of 10 stars
• My Drama List: 7.2 out of 10 stars
• Viki viewers rated this series 9.2 out of stars

My personal rating is the same as the Viki viewers.

IF you enjoy university settings or campus life, charming characters, a predictable plot that is a lighthearted, feel-good, and romantic K-drama with heaping servings of the typical K-drama tropes, you will agree with the Viki viewers. IF NOT … at least give credit for the drama helping the up-and-coming K-drama actors and actresses build their résumé.

LINKS OF INTEREST:

First Impressions: “Crushology 101” Is A K-Drama Filled With The Best Of Youth And Romance | Soompi

K-drama Crushology 101: vapid youth romance with Roh Jeong-eui wallows in cliché | South China Morning Post

Crushology 101 – Korean Drama Romance Review

Crushology 101 review: Roh Jeong-eui’s show is a no-stress, high-flirt K-drama | India Today via MSN

K-DRAMA RECAP: “Crushology 101” Episodes 9 and 10 – kdramadiary

Noh Jeong-ui and Lee Chae-min shine as top campus couple in Crushology 101 – CHOSUNBIZ

TRAILER/TEASER:

LoveBreak_Official. “Crushology 101.” YouTube, Video, 11 Apr. 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbX_dnJkx0Q.

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