While he fought with the audience in South Korea, the drama of Friday-Savor Mbc “Crushology 101“It has become a surprising global success, on top of streaming charts in 19 countries and enthusiastically drawing an international response.
According to Kakao Entertainment on April 16, the drama produced by Kakao and directed by Kim Ji-Hoon was released simultaneously in 106 countries on 11 April. It rapidly climbed to n. 1 in Italy, Switzerland, Spain and 16 other regions.
On Kocowa+, which provides content in North America, Latin America, Europe and Oceania, “Crushology 101“Ranked n. 2 in total. The place n. 2 on the U-Next platform of Japan has also been ensured. In Southeast Asia, the show is distributed via Viu and India, it is available through the Amazon Prime’s Video K.
Adapted by a popular Kakao webtoon with the same name, the drama tells the story of Bunny, a young woman who transports the emotional background of her first failed love story, while navigating new relationships with several fascinating men. The series is known for its vibrant images, the cheerful tone and the strong chemistry between the cast.
The actress Roh Jeong-Eui plays the main role of Bunny, winning praise for his luminous and adorable performance. Lee Chae-Min plays in the role of Hwang Jae-Yeol, a reserved but warm university student, while Joon-Yung portrays that Ji-Won, the good-hearted heir of a rich family. The cast also includes Kim Hyun-Jin as Jo Ah-Rong, a famous sculptor. Each male protagonist offers a distinct personality, adding color to the love history of the Bunny campus.
While the show remains faithful to most of the original webtoon, some dynamics of the character have been modified to improve narration. The drama focuses heavily on youth, university life and the fresh emotions of the first love that offer recognizable content for spectators of 20 years and beyond.
Despite its international popularity, domestic evaluations have been disappointing. The premiere episode recorded a national evaluation of 1.3%, while episode Due fell to 0.9%, according to Nielsen Korea. This is particularly lower than its predecessor “UnderCover High School“, Which debuted at 5.6% and ended at 5.8%.
However, the audience abroad seems to fill the gap. Global spectators praised the show for its fascinating protagonists, similar plot and visually captivating production. Online comments include:
- I started watching it casually, but the cast chemistry is so good.
- Roh Jeong-Eui adapts perfectly to the webtoon character. I was worried about the adaptation, but it is surprisingly fresh and fun.
- The plot is easy to follow and the visual elements are elegant, perfect for international fans.
- This would have been a mega-hit if transmitted during the “Guys on the flowers“Era.
- Can Bunny and Jae-Yeol already start dating? Improve each episode!
“Crushology 101“It is aired every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 pm (KST) on MBC.
