Bunny and her oppas where???
Im not very apt at writing so this is gonna be a mess of a review but I just have to get this off my chest.I was confused when I saw they were adapting a webtoon that only had one season but I decided to give it a go, as that one season was pretty fun and light hearted. They took the plot of the first two chapters, used the main character and two of the guys from the webtoon and then threw the rest of it in the trash.
Now im not saying the source material had major potential as a drama, in fact, it had too many oppas and the humour may not have translated over too well. But my gosh, why say its an adaption of a story if you arent even going to use the story? They turned this silly little webtoon in to a melodramatic miscommunication-fest of BORING!!! worst part of it, they removed my favourite character/turned him in to another person who is kind of evil???WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT TO MY HIMBO JOCK?!?!
Overral this drama was such a waste of not only the source material, but the great actors and the phenomenal soundtrack. Seriously, this ost slapped so hard.
I recommend reading bunny and her oppas!!!
Was this review helpful to you?
Beauty isn't everything
I would really love to see these actors really get a script where they have to act and they can show off their skills. Because appearance isn't acting.The story was so poorly written, that it was so obvious that the ending would be a happy one " we all got our love".. Their was no story every story line they killed with stupid plots they never used.. The mother/the parents/the love love triangle... All wasted for just plain boring storytelling.
The acting was so bad I hoped jeong eui would have a better charachter where she could finally act... But she was just a plain voice of visual looks nothingbspecial just looking simple lovelydovely in every scene.. Same for the other ML actors... Just a waist.
In the end it as cringy to watch because it was giving the vibe "this is going to be good... It can will be better in the next episode"
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
heavy 2 lead syndrom
In Crushology 101, it annoys me so much how Bani always chooses the wrong people—either because of their looks or simply because they show feelings for her early on. None of those relationships felt genuine. Out of all the guys she dated, the only one who truly cared about her was Ji Won 😭—and he got rejected! What kind of messed up drama is this? Honestly, he had everything, and it would’ve made the most logical sense if she ended up with him. This show could’ve been so much better if she had choosen himWas this review helpful to you?
Bani and Her Boys – A Love Triangle That Spins Its Wheels
This drama had the right setup: an insecure yet ambitious art student navigating love and self-worth, with two seemingly compelling love interests. But instead of delivering character growth and heartfelt romance, Crushology101 offers a repetitive, exhausting love triangle that leaves you yelling at your screen.Bani's character starts interesting. She’s been burned by love and struggles with self-esteem while admitting she's drawn to attractive men. Fair enough. But what’s frustrating is how the writers have her play this never-ending emotional ping-pong between two guys: Hwang Jae Yul, a design student with ambition, and Cha Ji Won, the "perfect" chaebol heir with a pushover demeanor.
And honestly? Both male leads are duds.
Let’s start with Hwang Jae Yul. For someone who’s already completed his military service, you’d think he’d have more emotional maturity and situational awareness. Instead, he handles everything like a moody teenager. The minute his ex shows up, he completely loses focus. One moment, he claims to like Bani, and the next, he's letting his ex pull emotional strings like he’s never seen drama before. He can’t set boundaries, can’t communicate clearly, and completely undermines whatever progress he and Bani have made.
Then there’s Cha Ji Won, Mr. Pacifist. While he might be kind and thoughtful, his whole “I’ll stay by her side no matter what, even if it’s just as a friend” act is frustrating beyond belief. Sometimes, actions aren’t enough. Words matter, especially in matters of the heart. If he truly likes Bani, then say it. Pursue her. Putting yourself in the friendzone under the noble guise of “just wanting to be close” helps no one, least of all himself. It’s passive, it's frustrating, and it leaves you wondering if he even knows what he wants.
And don’t get me started on the ever-present, drama-stirring ex, because of course the show throws her in, just when things might progress. She hovers like a housefly, completely disrupting things with zero pushback from the people she’s meddling with.
Crushology101 feels less like a love story and more like an endless loop of indecision, weak communication, and missed opportunities. The characters don’t grow; they circle the same issues, dragging the audience with them. If you’re hoping for satisfying romance, real emotional maturity, or a heroine who chooses decisively and moves forward, you might want to look elsewhere.
Why call it Crushology 101? Oh, because it absolutely feels like a freshman-level course in how not to handle your love life. Think of it as a beginner’s guide to mixed signals, emotional limbo, and making bad decisions look deep. Want a masterclass in stringing people along, dodging honest conversations, and turning “romance” into a strategic game of who-can-be-the-most-confusing? Congratulations, you’ve found your curriculum. The title promises some kind of thoughtful look at modern love, but what we really get is a study in emotional immaturity, topped off with a sprinkle of high school drama masquerading as character development.
In the end, Crushology 101 isn’t a love story—it’s a romantic treadmill. Lots of motion, zero progress. The characters don’t evolve, they just keep rehashing the same tired mess, dragging the audience through every sigh, stare, and passive-aggressive meltdown. If you’re hoping for satisfying romance, emotional depth, or literally anyone making a decisive move, you’re probably in the wrong class. Drop it before midterms.
Was this review helpful to you?
young audience drama
The series is originally aimed at a young audience, roughly 18–25 years old. While this demographic focus could work, the script itself is rather flat and features some problematic or irritating character mindsets. The primary emphasis is on aesthetically appealing characters rather than narrative depth and emotionally flat.In contrast, in another project, Jun Young proved to be far more compelling, demonstrating how the choices of a director and screenwriter can significantly shape a series’ quality. The same applies to Lee Chae Min
: there is a clear distinction between his two most recent projects, highlighting how thoughtful direction and strong casting can make a substantial difference. And Roh Jeong Eui the same thing.
Was this review helpful to you?
boring
started off with the cliches but it was bearable because they were kinda aware of it and gave a different feel like over-romanticizing the whole college surroundings. plus bani just finding multiple men liking her was funny to watch but then they went ahead with a love triangle and miscommunication. is it so hard for people to actually say anything???? if yeol and bani's relationship had developed in the background while bani was finding options left and right it would have been a bit different than your usual dramas. the fl's performance was better here compared to hierarchy. the cinematography of the first few episodes are great but we loose that tooWas this review helpful to you?
It's okay....
my final thought when finishing this was "... well that was okay..." like not great but not bad. I agree with others that this is a "filler drama" lol. The chemistry between leads was good but the story got so repetitive and boring at times that I think I only finished it because I watched it as it came out.The really smooth filter they have on all their faces drives me nuts lol. I felt like it lost its comedic edge that it had in the beginning- that was disappointing.
But all in all, it's your basic kdrama. If you want eye candy, it has plenty of it. If you want drama, it has some of that.
One redeeming quality is the one girl I thought was going to be a jealous backstabber ended up not being one. I hate those plots lol.
The acting boosted the score a lot and I found a lot of the side characters very charming
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
Biggest Disappointment of this Year!!
This was a boring, cliche harem styled romance that I wanted to get done with; I could finish this entire review in this one line!This is one of those shows that starts in a promising way, forgets itself in the middle and lands in a puddle towards the end. By the end of the first half, you don’t mind question yourself about the purpose of watching this show. For me, it was the sole desire to watch it till the end and I persevered. Regrettably, the show falls back on its intend- the premise being quickly forgotten. Bunny, a top sculpture student at Yein University, once believed personality mattered more than looks—until a failed relationship left her embarrassed and insecure. Now, she admits to liking good-looking men but struggles with self-esteem. You might question this logical conclusion- because not all good-looking men are actually good, nor bad looking men are that bad. So how Bani comes to this illogical conclusion that changes her life forever forms the cruz of this show. Then we are taken on a journey of 12 episodes where Bani falls for every handsome man in her Campus before finally settling down with the most handsome one albeit also the most grumpy of them all. Her inner monologues will leave you hilariously satisfied, so there’s that!
Read the complete article here-
https://kcdramamusings.wordpress.com/2025/05/21/crushology-101-series-review/
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
here we go..
firstly, i didn’t see anybody recommending it until i was scrolling through the website i watch k-dramas on and found ut, the nae made me pretty interested, so i added it to my list, i would’s finishe dit in a really few tiem from how interesting it was but i there were some days that i was too busy i didn’t even open my laptop. the story itslef is pretty good, it’s kind of like an enemies to lovers situation, ngl, i wished that she was with the artist, i was too dissapointed when i found out she won’t be with him, a part of me still wanted yeol though. i liked their situation, the fact she broke his ipad and then he fell first and she fell harder. i started to dislike their situation from episode 10, the fact he was kind of insecure lowkey gave me the ick. he broke up with her because she did what she loves? crazy. but at the same time u would understand his opinion somehow, i mean the other guy had feelings for her at some point. at the end i wished she would be with her “first love” since he was such a gentle man. i didn’t watch the reat of episode twelve because it was lowley annoying me so i skipped till the end. overall, i wouldn’t watch it again because of how many plot twists there are but i woudl definetly recommend it.Was this review helpful to you?
THE STORY AND THE CAST IS SO EXPENSIVE FOR ME ? DON'T JUDGE ME HEHE
OMG THE ENDING OF EPISODE 2 IS SO GOOD AND IT MAKES ME GIGGLING !!!THE LAST TIME THAT I WATCH KDRAMA WAS LOVELY RUNNER ERA BUT NOW I'M WATCHING KDRAMA AGAIN THANKS TO THIS DRAMA 😭💞🫶 (IN MY OWN OPINION OKAY 🫰😚)
i love the chemistry of roh jeong eui with each of them omg 😭
the male leads here is so handsome although the other one hasn't shown up yet i only see him when bunny told about her first love , this drama deserves to be high rating for me
i really looking forward to this because of roh jeong eui and lee chae min second collab
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
3 Reasons Crushology 101 can skip your watch list
“Crushology 101” stirred hypes ever since its arrival date was announced. Jong Eui, who captivated the audience through her stellar act in Hierarchy and paired again opposite her co-star from the same story, Chae Min, has been instigating the interest of the audience.A sculpture student who had her eyes only for handsome men started dating a nobody because she felt beautiful men did not like her. But the real intention of the doofus gets aired, and she dumped him hard. In her era of a new chapter, she breaks the tablet of Jae Yeol, and he starts using her support. Also, the arrival of a new student in the frame, Ji Won, starts to stir emotions.
Crafting a good and intriguing school drama is not just plain tough, but a hard task. But this story, helmed by Kim Ji Woon, tells why the audience still watches The Heirs. From failing to craft an intriguing plot to creating meaningful and swoonworthy twists, this series is more gullible than its name.
Lack of strength exhibited by characters and poor cinematography- this story fails to keep the spark alive, even at the tiniest level.
Was this review helpful to you?
Crush x Factor
1 TO 5 BEST EPISODE EVER...,I have high expectations from this dramaDownfall 6,7 EP 📉📉 9,10 📉📉📉📉📉📉📉
then 8 EPISODE MY BEST KDRAMA KISSING SCENE EVER LIKE HIERARCHY : NOSTALGIA FEELINGS 🐰💙🦊------------💞
Why lee chae min always express own feelings ......... Roh Jeong Eui
why doesn't she confess.........i want see together ... 🐰💙🦊 hierarchy x crushlogy 101= 💀MASTERPIECE DRAMA EVER . FULL SUPPORT CRUSHLOGY ............. 🗿
I DON'T BELIEVE MDL RATINGS AND REVIEW THIS TYPE OF DRAMA i ALWAYS wanted this kdrama GOOD ASF ........ 🗿
CJW u guys born to be like that jealous negativity haters I'm so p OFF
disgusting people ruthless fello clam down don't talk to much nonsense things
enjoy the drama whatever good or bad and I'm a little happy and I'm a little unhappy
keep silently watch please as a req 🙏 otherwise go to H 💀🚮🗿🤷♀️
JNL PL ALL THE MDL MEM SUM TRASHKEEPER POO PL ⚠️🚨
6 to 9 episode literally disgusting ji won literally cross the line
already she have bf then just leave it go somewhere else see some angels another girl
ji won pathetic character in kdrama history
if u love then tell the truth to baani i want see banni reaction ji won just hiding own feelings just f**** express ur feeling ji won
i want see ur rejects or w otherwise leave this two og couple please leave them alone
Lost of nostalgia memories i have this two so don't spoil
I missed you both a lot🥺💙
#crushlogy101 #🐰🦊 #forever #infinity #destiny #RohJeongEui #leechaemin
Anyways this drama for me 10 / 8 rating because poo ji won character
Hong Min Ki × Lee Chae Min THIS TWO = Roh Jeong Eui ONLY
best LINE
🦊💙🐰-------💞 ENDGAME 💯🔥🗿💙
Was this review helpful to you?
