Roh Jeong-eui
Lee Chae-min
Jo Joon-young
Kim Hyun-jin
Crushology 101
All characters, names, groups, and events in this drama are fictional.
After I broke up with my loser boyfriend, I made a vow.
Listen carefully.
From now on, I'm going to date hot guys!
And speak of the devil...
For the first time, I started running into hot guys...
In a very... twisted manner.
You... What are you?
Oh... well...
I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry.
I'm really sorry!
Hey, stop there! Stay where you are!
Episode 2 Twisted Fate
Are you okay?
- What's with you and him? - Well...
Uhh... A debtor-creditor relationship?
I accidentally broke his tablet PC...
We're not exactly on peaceful terms.
Wait a minute.
Do you know that guy?
Well...
Excuse me?
I was about to use this locker.
I put my stuff in first, so it's mine.
Sort of... We're not exactly on good terms.
All this running made me hungry.
How about we go get that special meal?
This is the special meal? Is it even good?
What is this?
It's on another level!
Of course, it is. When it comes to this rice bowl,
it's the perfect collab between the chef's touch and top-tier seasoning.
Wow... I had no idea about this place.
I can't believe I haven't had this until now!
This is a faculty cafeteria. You can only come with professors.
But I know the cafeteria ladies here, So I pulled some strings for us.
Listen, I want us to get close.
Sure!
Wow, that was so good.
Coffee's on me!
No, food and coffee are on me. Today's my treat.
- Then next time, it's all on me. - Sounds good.
- You made this, right? - Yup, I did.
- Bani, what do you think? - About what?
I got it! The same pose!
- Oh, I see! A clothing ad? - No, not that kind of stuff.
Doesn't the statue kinda look like me?
Are you trying to say you have a face of a statue?
How could you say that out loud? You're hilarious!
Let's just go.
I get that you're really handsome.
But most people don't say it themselves.
You should stick to being the stoic urban gentleman.
First Love
Yeah.
I just ate.
Really? Okay, I'm on my way.
Bani, listen. I have to go now.
I'll treat you to coffee next time. Sorry.
It's okay, go on. It sounded urgent.
'First love'...? Is it his girlfriend?
Cash Collector
Wow, persistent much?
Ignoring my calls?
I looked everywhere for you.
I wasn't ignoring... I pressed the wrong button.
No, you don't.
Trying to run away again?
Come with me.
If everything gets mass-produced,
we'll lose the beauty of our daily lives...
I don't have my tablet PC. I can't take notes.
Yes, of course.
But don't you think your friends' notes will be better than mine?
I'm not even in the same major.
I hate asking people for favors.
Write down my notes, got it?
Yeah... totally.
Ugh, my wrist hurts.
- Come to all these classes. - What's this?
Seriously? All of them?
No can do!
I'll pay him off if it's the last thing I do!
What?
Hang on.
Wasn't the training camp until tomorrow?
No, it's until the day after.
What? Really?
What about food?
- Are you eating well? - Totally. The food here is great.
- Hello. - Oh, hi!
- I have to go. - Yeah, get going.
And take some of these. My heart for you.
- Was it Mom? - She seems busy.
Busier than when she was an athlete!
- Coaching's no joke. - Tell me about it...
I should shop tomorrow and get something good for her.
Bani, anything you want?
- Me? - Yeah.
Uh...
- Dad! - Yeah?
- I need money... - Hold on.
Landlord
Hello? Yes, madam.
- Listen... - Yes, yes!
We might need to raise your deposit.
By how much?
We go way back, right? So about 30 million won?
We'll need some time to prepare that money.
Let me discuss it with my wife first.
I'll call you later this week.
Alright, Mr. Ban. Call me.
Thank you, bye.
Landlady? Is she raising the deposit?
Yeah...
How could she raise it by 30 million won?
She can't just drop a bomb on us like that...
What were you saying?
- Money? - For food! For pork cutlet!
You asked me what I wanted. I want a pork cutlet.
2 million...
What am I gonna do?
I don't have my tablet PC. I can't take notes.
Write down my notes, got it?
Job Search
200K won a day?
Looking for Part-timers, Jay's Sculpture Exhibition
Jay's sculpture exhibit?
I'll get to enjoy the exhibit and get paid.
That's double the win!
Yes, This is it.
STAFF Ban Hee-jin
- Ha-neul! - Sweetie, are you okay?
Thank you.
Are you okay?
Destiny
- Excuse me. - Yes?
What? Why is a sculpture talking to me?
Wow, this really is... an emergency!
I can't breathe while looking at your face...
- Uh, excuse me? - Yes?
Can I take pictures of the exhibits?
Oh, sure! Just no flash, please.
If you're taking pictures...
...the piece on the right might be better.
Oh, is this not the main piece?
Huh? No, that's not it.
This one plays with angles and shadows.
You can feel different emotions depending on where it's seen from.
It looks really bright from one side,
but also kind of sad from another.
You can't really capture that in photos.
You seem very well-informed.
Not really... I'm just a big fan of the artist.
A fan who really understands the artist's intention...
I bet the artist would be honored.
I'll try to take it in with my eyes. Thank you.
Of course.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
I don't want to regret not asking.
There's a cafe right around the corner.
I'll be waiting for you.
What the... Did he just ask me out?
I can't believe I actually came.
Oh! You're here!
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
I'm 26. My name's Cho A-rang.
Oh... Jo A-rang...
Did I make you uncomfortable?
- It's my first time doing this... - It's okay.
- The coffee here is great. - Glad you like it.
A sculpture major at Yein University?
No wonder you knew so well.
No, I'm just a fan of Artist Jay's works.
He's coming to our school to give a special lecture,
and I've signed up for it.
You must really love his work.
By the way, do you remember the title of the piece we saw?
The title...
It was called 'Destiny'.
Here's the pork cutlet you ordered.
The main dish today is this pork cutlet,
with bread and salad on the side...
I'm back.
- Welcome back! - Hey!
Perfect timing. You showed up right on cue!
You said you wanted a pork cutlet, so I made it for you.
Wow, it looks so good! I'm starving!
- Really? Go wash and come. - Okay!
You're the best, Dad!
Enjoy your meal.
Looks delicious.
It's fine, I can do it!
Hey! Stop it. Move aside.
Dad, Mom has stronger arms than you.
Why are you cutting it for her?
This isn't about strength. It's about love.
The moment I first met your mom, I made a promise to myself.
That I'm going to cut her pork cutlets for the rest of my life.
- Why do I feel so left out? - Oh, come on.
You know, I actually never asked.
How did you two meet?
How did we meet? It was very much a destiny.
Enough with that destiny theory.
Your dad always overexaggerates stuff...
We're supposed to meet up! I'm waiting for you.
You have a girlfriend? Don't lie to me.
You don't have a girlfriend. Hurry up, I'm waiting.
Hello? Hey!
You little traitor...
Watch out!
A volleyball...?
Sorry! I was serving and lost control.
No, don't worry about it.
- I'm actually grateful. - Okay then...
Uh... What?
I like volleyball.
How is that destiny? It's just a coincidence.
It's not just a coincidence. Hear me out.
I just happened to be passing by
when you just happened to be practicing,
and I just happened to catch the ball you mis-hit.
What are the odds of all these coincidences lining up?
See? I told you it's destiny.
I don't get it. Let's just eat.
I'll cut it for you. Just stay put.
Hmm... Not bad.
It was called 'Destiny'.
Destiny?
I wanted to say this in front of the piece that brought us together.
Will you be my destiny for the rest of my life?
So, when are you paying back my money?
How stressed am I to be dreaming about him?
That's it...
Sent 200K won to Cash Collector (Hwang Jae-yeol)
Received 200k won from Ban Hee-jin
You're gonna pay back in installments?
Remaining debt: 1.8M
Is she the 'first love'?
You're right, the campus is beautiful.
Aren't you supposed to be in class?
You're more important to me.
- Hey, I'm thirsty. - Thirsty?
Okay, hang on.
Wait here for a bit. I'll get you a drink.
- Hurry back! - Okay!
College life seems nice.
Oh, no...
Come on! Why is it stuck?
I'll show you what I'm made of!
- Are you okay? - Uh, yes.
It rained a lot last week. It's all muddy.
Thank you.
You're covered in mud though.
Oh, it's fine. I'm used to the mud.
Hye-won!
They're all brand new...
Who told you to wander away?
Still, I'm glad you're not hurt.
Are you close with my brother?
Why would you ask that?
What? I'm asking a simple question to your friend.
Oh, right!
When did you change your name on my phone again?
What? I am your first love.
The first female you've ever loved.
Cha Hye-won, you're so annoying.
- Is there something wrong? - Huh?
No, you two seem like close siblings.
Yeah, we kinda are.
As you can see, my brother totally loves me.
Got my schedule? Class starts at 3 p.m.
Bro, please just this once.
I told you, I don't do blind dates.
- I knew you'd say that. - It's with the dance major girls.
They'll cancel on us if you don't come.
- Just this once, please. - We'll never ask again.
Please, just this once...
Does he really have them on their knees?
No matter how good he looks, I'm keeping myself away from him.
- Please, just once. - Help us out...
Where are you looking?
- Bro? - Can't you...?
Bro, where are you going?
Dude, we're screwed.
Hey!
Why are you scared? I'm not here to hurt you.
Did I catch you on your way to skipping my class?
What? No. I was on my way.
Oh! I sent the 200K this morning. Did you get it?
That's 10% of the debt.
I'll pay the rest back soon.
- What's with your clothes? - Huh? Oh, this...
Here, put this on.
No, it's okay.
Just wear it!
Seriously, I'm fine.
If I get that dirty, I'll owe you even more!
So you'll walk around like that?
Yeah. I prefer this over increasing my debt.
Look, I won't charge you for getting this dirty. Okay?
You look... pitiful like that.
- I'm counting on you. - Yeah, of course.
Hey, you got a typo there.
Fine, I get it!
You're really good at drawing...
A sculpture major after all.
Why does the sunlight have to fall perfectly on his eyelashes?
And why is the breeze playing with his hair?
Get it together, Hee-jin! Don't fall for his looks!
Here you go.
- I'll get going now. - Yup, see you in class tomorrow.
Dude, do I smell something else going on?
What are you talking about?
I'm just saying you look happy.
What? "See you in class tomorrow"?
I have to take notes for him again tomorrow?
Crap...
- Hey, Bo-bae! - Hey, Bani!
What happened? Did you hurt your arm?
Oh, this? It's a prop from a play rehearsal.
Gosh, I thought you actually hurt yourself.
- Going to work? - Yeah, I have a night shift.
Bani, can you hold onto this? I need to go to the bathroom.
Sure, go ahead.
- Thanks! - Yup.
Wow, this looks real.
Oh, it slides in...
What the heck?
- Did you hurt your arm? - What...?
You were fine earlier. What happened?
Oh, well...
It looks pretty bad.
I guess you can't take notes now.
I know, right?
I felt so guilty about it. I'm really sorry.
No, it's fine.
Put that aside for now. Just focus on healing your arm.
Okay.
Yes! This is perfect!
Last year, the Yein University art students painted a beautiful mural.
Everyone at our school loved it.
Can we count on you again this year?
Sure!
We'll split you into pairs and divide up the sections.
- Shall we get started? - Yes!
Let's pair up.
- Hey, you're with me. - What?
You can't work properly with that arm. I'll help you.
No, it's okay. I can do it.
I can't let you do that. You hurt your arm.
Huh? Why is he being nice?
I'm actually feeling guilty now.
Just sit down and rest!
I can still work with my other hand...
What if you end up hurting that too?
Just stay put.
But I feel bad making you do all the work...
You took notes for me all this time.
This is the least I can do in return.
He'll be furious if he finds out the truth...
Should I just tell the truth?
Crap, I can't. I'm too scared.
- Hand me the paint. - Yup.
Huh?
- Hey, are you okay? - Are you alright?
Yeah, I'm fine. What about you?
Oh, I'm totally fine.
- You're totally fine? - Yes, totally...
Ouch! It hurts...
So... It was all a show?
You faked an injury to escape taking my notes.
No, that's not it.
I didn't mean to lie from the beginning...
There you go. Better get to work, huh?
You missed a spot there!
Your brushwork is messy.
Get to it!
Bani!
Hey, Ji-won!
- Here! - Thank you.
Thank you so much.
You really saved Hye-won big time.
I'm glad things turned out okay.
I was just craving for coffee too.
Is that coffee as well?
It's barley tea. I can't drink coffee.
- You're such an oldie. - What?
Barley tea tastes really good!
How's it going with the debt?
Please... Don't even get me started.
I'm taking his class notes because of it.
I still have 1.8 M won left.
When will I pay him back?
If you're really desperate, I could...
Yein University Strength Contest!
That's it! I found a way out!
1st Prize: Tablet PC
You're going to enter?
Who's the Strongest at Yein University?
Who can lift the most rice sacks?
Battle of the Strongest!
Looking for Contestants 1st Prize: Tablet PC
Bani...
This looks tough.
Nah, you don't know the real Bani.
Let me explain.
The sculpture majors are known for their strength.
And among them, Bani is the strongest.
- She's a beast. - What the heck?
Need help?
Bani could probably lift the whole planet.
She's the strongest!
Just watch and see for yourself.
- What's this? - Huh?
Isn't that your note-taker, Bani?
- Where? - Over there. See?
Next is Ban Hee-jin, a sculpture major student!
- Go, Bani! - Go get 'em!
Punch machine! I'm good at that...
It's all technique...
Go, sculpture major!
Holy cow!
I remember! Isn't she that girl?
The one who uppercut the broadcast guy!
- Oh, right! - That's her, alright!
She probably broke his bones.
Bani, you're amazing!
Yes!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
I can't believe I actually won this!
- So you're debt-free now? - Yes.
Then how about basketball?
Ji-won, it's best to pay back asap, right?
Wait here for a moment.
I have to prepare my exhibit.
Hey!
Jae-yeol!
Look over there...
What?
Here.
- What's this? - It's a tablet PC.
I've paid you back, so don't ask me for money.
I'm not taking your notes anymore.
Well then, sorry for the inconvenience.
- Well done. - Thanks.
- Shall we go? - Sure.
That was some punch you threw!
Was it like this?
Wow, you are from a rich family after all!
- Stop teasing. - Fine, I'll stop.
I'll give you a ride from time to time. I like driving.
Really? That'd be awesome!
You're going home, right? I'll drop you off.
I'm meeting friends nearby. Can you drop me off there?
Or better yet!
Do you want to join me and my friends for dinner?
Thank you!
What?
Who's that? He looks so hot.
- Huh? Who is he? - A hottie.
Hey, Bani!
These are my friends, Bo-bae and Kkot-nim.
This is Ji-won that I've told you about.
- Do you remember me? - Stop flirting.
Sorry, I couldn't help myself...
- My bad. - You should get used to it.
My friends are very energetic.
It’s fine. Happens all the time.
I'm not surprised. You are indeed very good-looking.
- I approve! - Me too.
Stop it and let's order. I've had a long day.
Women's 1st Place: Tablet PC
So she participated to win the tablet?
Considering how you treated her,
she must've been desperate.
- Yeah, you were pretty harsh. - Definitely.
Thanks for the notes you took.
Huh...?
Thanks for the notes you took.
Why? You wanted the last piece?
No, you eat it.
That was mine!
You didn't say you wanted one when we were ordering!
Man, I'm done eating.
Hey, what's with the attitude? Have you forgotten who I am?
What the...? Is he teasing me?
Who are the new guys? There are two of them!
I think we have a lot of catch-up to do, don't you think?
No, it's not like that.
Then who's this?
Cash Collector
The one who made me enter the strength contest.
- Hey! - Huh?
I accidentally broke his tablet PC.
Then... what about this guy?
Oh, him.
He asked for my number at an art exhibition.
We even had coffee.
He's hit on you?
So you have two boyfriend candidates?
Stop it! Don't get ahead of yourself.
Come on, you said you're going to date hot guys now.
Both are hot, so both are boyfriend material.
Yeah, they are handsome...
The first guy is like a human sports drink.
He quenched my thirst for beauty in one shot.
He can quench your thirst for love too!
But I paid him back, so I have no reason to see him.
- Plus, he's a jackass. - True.
And the other guy?
He’s like a human caffeine.
A glance at him makes you become wide awake.
He can be your coffee for life!
But shouldn't you be careful? You barely know him.
True, I only know his name and age.
Still, they say enemies turn into lovers.
A stranger could become your one and only soulmate.
Exactly!
You never know how fate will connect us.
So keep every possibility open.
They're so hot.
You're hot too.
- You're cute yourself. - Oh my!
- No flirting. - Fine.
Women's 1st Place: Tablet PC
Hey, was I really that mean to Ban Hee-jin?
- Bani Bani? - Yeah.
Don't even ask.
You weren't just harsh. It was painful to watch.
She even faked an injury to try and get away!
I know you're a harsh guy, but this was too much.
- Jae-yeol? Jae-yeol! - What?
I'm putting up with you because I'm nice.
But she's even more nicer than me.
Anyone else would've dropped out or just snapped at you.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
Bam...
Hey, piss off and go to bed!
Thanks for the notes you took.
What do you want? Drinks are on me.
- Iced Americano. - Okay.
Hey, can I order?
Wow... So beautiful.
- Sorry? - What?
Oh, uh...
This world would end without you.
Bo-bae... Is it the definition of beauty?
Sorry, but I'm kind of busy right now.
I have a really bad attitude. Can handle that?
It's fine. I have a great personality.
My friend's got quite the temper, but I handle him just fine.
- Are you ordering or not? - Right.
Two iced Americanos, please.
- Please wait a moment. - Sure, take your time.
Come to think of it, she always ignores my messages.
- Bo-bae! - Hey, girl!
Dad made too much mat-tang, and packed some for you.
Give this one to Kkot-nim later.
You're dad is the sweetest dad.
You seem to be in a good mood.
It's Artist Jay's guest lecture day.
I've been waiting for this forever.
Lucky you. Have fun.
- I'm off now. - Bye.
Bro, I think Bani is her friend.
I should've treated her better...
Hey, Ban Hee-jin!
Why are you ignoring my messages?
I didn't ignore them. I just didn't reply.
- That's the same thing! - I had nothing to say.
Did you really compete in that contest to pay me back?
Yes, why?
Is using brute force all you could think of?
You could've just taken my notes instead!
Why would I do that?
What?
I have to go.
I paid you back. There's no reason for us to talk.
Who said I wanted to talk?
I'm glad I don't have to deal with you anymore!
Damn it...
Yein University Alumni Guest Lecture by Artist Jay
- Bani! - Hey!
I knew it would be packed.
Good thing we signed up early.
I've been dying to see him in person!
I become a bigger fan since the exhibition.
Thanks for waiting, everyone.
Let me introduce our school's shining alumni,
and the hottest artist right now, Artist Jay!
Do you remember the title of the piece we saw?
The title...
It was called 'Destiny'.
You never know how fate will connect us.
What are the odds of all these coincidences lining up?
Hello, everyone.
I'm your guest lecturer and a Yein University Alumni, Artist Jay.
The focal length of a lens is measured in millimeters.
A short focal length gives you a wide angle, whereas...
This is so annoying...
I have to go. I paid you back.
There's no reason for us to talk.
Hey, what's wrong?
Jae-yeol!
Did I surprise you?
I didn't tell you ahead on purpose.
I can't believe you're Arist Jay!
- Were you disappointed? - No, I was amazed.
You do feel a little distant though.
Really?
I actually feel closer to you.
Wait.
Hey, Hee-jin!
- What am I gonna do? - Huh? Do what?
I...
I am gonna have to keep seeing you.
Crushology 101
What if they actually do like you?
Does he...
...actually like me?
Hey, isn't that Bani?
Are you two dating now?
He hasn't asked me out yet.
Does my hair look better down or tied up?
A destined fate could be good, or it could be bad.
It's about Ban Hee-jin.
You can't leave Hee-jin to date Ah-rang.