They have the lowest assessments ever on MBC.
Roh Jeong Eui And Lee chae minThe last drama, Crushology 101He returned, recording the public in the 0% interval after only two episodes. This marks the lowest evaluations ever for a drama from Friday-Sobat MBC. Critics point out that the show, from its plot to its casting, was not in line with the preferences of the typical television audience.
Crushology 101 He tells the story of Ban Hee Jin, also known as Bunny, who finds himself intertwined with a group of attractive men after a first traumatic relationship. It has been adapted by a popular Kakao webtoon with over 170 million cumulative views. Attached against the background of a university campus, with two of the hottest young stars, he was expected to do well with everything he felt. However, the result was disastrous: episode 1 attracted only 1.3% in spectators and episode 2 further dropped to 0.9%. This is even less than 1.3% recorded by episode 15 of Kokdu: Season of DivinityThe MBC drama is previously lower.
The main reason mentioned for low evaluations is the lack of appeal by the plot for the main demographic spectator. The dramas of Friday-Savor of MBC generally attract middle-aged spectators and Crushology 101 He was unable to present any early element that could involve that audience. The first two episodes follow Bunny as he resumes a break and begins to develop romantic feelings for a series of beautiful and wealthy men. While this configuration aims to arouse interest, critics claim that it has not been portrayed in a compelling way.
Cultural critic Kim Sung Soo he said so Crushology 101 He did not include any social message or themes that resonated with the older generations.
“The fundamental spectators of terrestrial TV are 40 years old and those who watch live broadcasts are mainly 50 years or more. Underkover High School. Until now, Crushology 101 did not show these elements. “
Critic Jung Deok Hyun He added that the drama was too focused on the appearance and lack of star power.
“The recurring attention on the appearance in the plot creates a barrier. The plot, in which the bunny is downloaded from an ex with medium -aspect and then meets a series of attractive men, does not align with current sensitivity. The casting does not immediately attract attention.
Tempism also worked against the show. The show was previewed during the last week of two highly evaluated dramas, Treasure Islandwhich ended with an evaluation of 15.4% e The art of negotiationwhich closed with 10.3%. With such a heavy competition, it was difficult for Crushology 101 to attract attention.
However, with many remaining episodes, there is room for improvement! Stay tuned for more information on the drama.
