Spring Fever (2026)

When Labels Fade, Healing Begins

This drama is my first favorite of 2026. It’s far from perfect, but it kept me engaged from beginning to end and delivered where it mattered most.

Story (4.5/5):
The story follows Bom, a teacher who moves to a small town to escape a damaging label after an incident in Seoul, and Jae Gyu, who carries his own reputation based on rumors and first impressions. Both characters are judged before being understood, and the drama does a great job showing how those labels affect their lives. As they grow closer, they not only help the villagers and teachers see the truth, but they also slowly heal themselves.

The writers handle the narrative well—introducing the problems, showing the emotional brokenness, working through conflict, and allowing healing to begin. My only issue is the heavy focus on the teachers. I didn’t care much about most of them, and too much screen time was spent on their storylines.

Acting/Cast (3.5/5):
The main leads completely carried this drama. Jae Gyu and Bom were compelling, emotionally grounded, and believable, making it easy to stay invested. While there’s no clear main villain, there are plenty of frustrating characters.

The Choi siblings were the worst for me. I Jun’s resentment toward Jae Gyu felt excessive, and Se Jin’s constant attitude made her hard to tolerate. Even with their redemption arcs, too much damage had already been done for them to become likable by the end. Bom’s parents also fall into this category—her image-obsessed mother and passive father were disappointing, though not the worst K-drama parents I’ve seen.

Among the teachers, Hye Suk stood out positively, while the Dean was easily the most unlikable.

Music (5/5):
An easy 5 stars. The music fit the tone of the drama perfectly and enhanced both the emotional and lighter moments.

Rewatch Value (4.5/5):
Definitely a rewatch, especially for the cute and funny scenes. The drama noticeably improves once the leads get together, which made the second half much more enjoyable for me.

Final Thoughts:
This drama isn’t flawless, but its strong leads, emotional healing, and satisfying character growth make it memorable. If you enjoy slow healing stories and character-driven romances, this one is worth watching.

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Just when I thought romcoms weren't romcoming anymore

Okay I'm going to get straight to the point: I love this drama. It's exactly what I look for in romcoms, funny, chaotic, absolutely unserious, and with great chemistry between the leads. It has the right level of drama and the resolutions were quick and well done, with no unnecessary plots. Of course it's not perfect and I know this kind of drama isn't for everyone, especially because of all the absurd situations it has but you should take it for what it is: a drama that's just there to make you happy and have a good time, nothing else. I truly enjoyed every episode until the end and this drama set the bar high for me in terms of romcoms. But as I always say, that's just my opinion and I definitely think you should give it a chance.

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A quick and enjoyable watch that I am going to miss

Disclaimer

What I am writing here are my views and thoughts about this series. Some of you may not like it. That does not give you the right to try to come at me with your opinions on why this series should get a higher or lower score and why it is better/worse than I think it is. You have your own opinions, and I have mine. Kindly respect that.

Today marks the end of the series 'Spring Fever'. I adore this series so much that I couldn't wait for Mondays and Tuesdays to come so that I could watch the new episodes. Now, you may ask – is this series perfect? No, no, it's not, as I did get annoyed sometimes with the secondary couple. Yet, everyone else just made this series perfect. I, of course, fell in love with Bom-sik, the rescued dog. Whenever he appeared on the screen- he stole the show!

Besides Bom-sik, I can safely say that all of the secondary charcters (except maybe that of Choi Se Jin and her parents as they annoyed me to an extent) were enjoyable and I know that I will miss them as I have completed this series. This was truly a simple enjoyable rom com series to watch. I am glad that I gave it a chance as I would have really not know what I was missing. I would totally recommend this seires to others as it is relatively good.

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A well-rounded romantic comedy with a charming small-town atmosphere.

A refreshing change of pace to actually watch a competent romantic comedy after some of the recent slop I had to endure. I'm looking at you Would You Marry Me? And Dynamite Kiss. It's well acted, somewhat funny, has a small-town romance(s), and a well-paced mature story despite the comedic backdrop.

First, the romance. Good natural chemistry between ML and FL. A mature romance between two actual adults (35+ IRL) despite the goofball that is ML. No stupid love triangles or miscommunication tropes. They don't have time for poor writing because they have somewhat heavy issues to get through. There is a younger high school couple and an older couple to round out that small-town feeling. Honestly, I wasn't very interested in the older couple, but it's fine.

Romance and comedy aside, the show actually has a solid story to tell. I think that's what the show does best in regard to the story is that while there are numerous topics to cover, the show doesn't dwell on any of them for too long. The central uncle plot and FL's allegations cover the entire 12 episode run here and there, but everything else is handled promptly and with closure.

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It really is spring-like.

In my opinion, Spring Fever is a romcom done well. It is simple, silly, warm, a little chaotic, sometimes unrealistic and unhinged, but still surprisingly grounded. It also carries a bit of slice of life tone, which made it work even better for me. This is not the kind of show you watch with a critical lens on logic. You watch it to laugh, relax, and feel soft for a while. Not perfect, not groundbreaking, but very easy to enjoy. Very easy that I breezed through my binge watching lol.

Also, this is a romcom that does the comedy part right. The editing, exaggerated reactions, and character quirks are played big, but never cringe, at least for me. Everything that makes the humor are written with intention, not just the scenes themselves, but they are on point with the characters' personalities, just a bit exaggerated. Ahn Bo Hyun as Seon Jaegyu carries a lot of the humor. He looks like a gangster with his fake sleeve tattoo, acts like a tank with his Hercules-like strength, scares the whole town by accident, but is actually the softest and kindest person there. Lee Joobin as Yun Bom balances him well. She starts guarded and prickly, but never distant or cold.

For the romance, it grows through repeated contact, shared responsibility, and a shared similar experience. Nothing flashy, though, just that both suffers from the rumors and gossip that others have spread about them, so it creates a quiet understanding between them. The rescued dog was a good relationship device, especially with how Bom tends to avoid emotional closeness. Co-parenting the dog kept pulling them into each other’s space naturally, apart from Hangyul's issues. Even when they try to keep distance, they stay connected because of it. At first, I was worried the romance might develop too quickly, which would usually mean a lot more relationship issues in later episodes, but thankfully it didn’t. The development felt consistent in tone. We understand their feelings early on, but the story never rushes the connection, and even though it isn’t moving at a breakneck pace, it never feels boring.

I also liked that the drama avoided piling extra twists on top of the already existing romcom cliches it had. No unnecessary breakups, no secret childhood connection, no random murder mystery dropped into a small-town plot. Yes, I'm looking at you, Dynamite Kiss and Summer Strike. Conflicts do show up, but they don't drag and they get resolved quickly. Misunderstandings are talked through. Once the leads understand their feelings, they are honest about them. The female lead is also refreshingly proactive in love. When she decides, she moves. She did not let her trauma bind her for long, because she knows she did nothing wrong.

The pacing is on the slower side, but it fits the countryside setting and overall vibe. The gentle flow matches the slice-of-life atmosphere and makes the show work well as a palette cleanser drama. It stays focused on the story it wants to tell and never tries to blow itself up into something bigger.

Even when heavier topics appear, like Jaegyu’s past with the fire and his abusive father, and Bom’s affair scandal and stalking incident, the tone stays mostly light. Because the drama commits to being simple in scope, it's decision to not explore these deeper sat right with me. Jaegyu’s emotional healing and his friendship with Ijun were also handled well and became one of the most enjoyable parts of the show. The supposed second male lead never felt like a rival, he was more like a long-lost friend. I even found hints of yearning to fix whatever problems they had lol. They bicker, clash, and distrust each other at times, but still somehow stay loyal, and we eventually find out why their tandem was like that.

Also, different from some viewers, I found Hangyul and Sejin's stories, the teen side couple, cute and just present enough. Not too dominant and not lacking either. Just teenagers in their teenager world experiencing teenager stuff: academics, crushes, and family issues. Their interactions felt like a slice-of-life side story. Together with the rest of the supporting cast, they made the town feel lived in without stealing focus.

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A Complete Family Entertainer, A Must Watch!!

A teacher who has given up on living and a CEO written off as a thug!!

The show isn’t complicated, it is actually complimentary. Emotional and unhinged, the story gravitates around a small town, where the main lead, Yoon Bom, seeks shelter; she is hiding there, drifting through life, after a major event turns her life upside down. While she is trying to live incognito, she meets the supposed thug, Seo Jae Gyu. A larger than life character, he is bulky and scary, but is essentially a soft ball who lives for his nephew. The people in the small town misunderstand him; Yoon Bom misunderstands him, until he rises above the bar and proves his self-worth. Throw in some chaotic overturns, a cute puppy and a bunch of teenagers making hasty decisions, the show turned out to be a perfect potboiler. It was humane, depicting emotions honestly, realistically in an endearing manner. I fell in love with each & every character; almost so, I’m sad that I won’t be meeting them next week!

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An average story

“Spring Fever” is a story about an uncle who raises his sister’s son and helps him grow into a responsible man. Because of this, he endures many hardships. His nephew is his life—his everything. He makes sure that not even a speck of dust settles on him. He loves him deeply.
On the other hand, the nephew’s teacher has her own secrets. No one knows why she left Seoul and moved to the countryside. The uncle and the nephew’s teacher meet several times for various reasons, and eventually they fall in love.
The story ends with a happy ending.
It is a one-time watch drama. The first two episodes are funny, in which different characters are introduced and give good performances. My favourite was the principal; he was quite funny. After the first two episodes, the drama turns emotional and sad, showing the uncle’s and the teacher’s past and how they fall in love. There is another love story as well, and it is adorable.
For me, it is a mediocre story.
I watched it mainly because of the male lead. I had seen a few clips of the drama on YouTube, which increased my sympathy for the uncle. Hence, I decided to watch it.

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Spring Fever is a cute and funny k-drama show

I had started watching this K-drama show from February 6 to February 12. I watched it on a website called kisskh.com. I thought in episode 7, Sun Jae-Gyu was the father of Han-Gyul, but I was wrong. I was shocked and surprised to learn that it's his sister. I also couldn't believe it's his sister. I like episode 7, episode 8, episode 10, and episode 12. When Choi Se-Jin finally confesses her feelings to Han-gyul, he also confesses his feelings for her. Their first date looked bad at first, after she was waiting for him to physically touch her, as her boyfriend would hold her while watching a movie or holding hands. I like that Yoon Bom and Sun Jae-Gyu have a puppy named Bom-Sik. It was funny how the vet assistant was looking at Jae-Gyu but Bom Yoon hit him. It was funny how Han-Gyul gave the back of the spoon to Jae-Gyu about his smile. It was funny how Yoon Bom found out Sun Jae-Gyu was the CEO of JQ Energy. It's cute that Han-Gyul and Se-Jin have this report card competition with each other. I also think it's cute that he makes plans with Se-Jin.

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Not Bad So Far

Spring Fever isn’t exceptional, but it’s not bad either. It’s an easy watch with a few fun and engaging characters. The male lead is great and definitely one of the highlights. I’m not usually a fan of the female lead in the dramas I’ve seen her in, but she’s fine here. The nephew feels like a younger version of his uncle—just without the muscles. The supporting cast is solid and adds to the overall enjoyment.

The plot is decent and is slowly becoming more interesting. I’m especially curious about the leads’ pasts, which seem likely to play a bigger role moving forward. Overall, it’s a comfortable, watchable drama, and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next.

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