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.
How have you been...
Jae-yeol?
Do you have a minute?
Sure, just give me a second.
I texted you.
Didn't you see it?
We're not that close to text each other.
But you didn't block me.
What do you want to say?
You haven't changed.
Well, I guess it's only been two years.
Feels way longer though.
Didn't you miss me?
That's funny.
I didn't expect you to say that.
You heard I'm hosting the festival, right?
Coming back reminded me of how nice it was here.
How's school been since you re-enrolled?
Did you get settled in?
Made friends with new people?
I don't have time to listen to your small talk.
I haven't even sipped my coffee yet.
It's been a while.
Aren't you curious about me at all?
I was curious. A long time ago.
But not anymore.
Bani, about earlier...
Bani, do you have class soon?
Yeah, a gen. ed. class.
I'll head to the studio afterward.
Okay, sounds good.
Holy moly!
Did you all see this?
These two were a couple!
Han Yeo-reum used to date Hwang Jae-yeol...
I just saw them earlier.
They came here and had coffee together.
Really? So this is true then?
My role model's ex-boyfriend wasn't some celebrity?
It was actually Jae-yeol?
Are you okay, Bani?
They're not dating now. It was in the past.
Don't worry about it.
What's with you two?
Why would I care? It's not like I'm dating him right now.
Weren't you two hitting it off?
I sure thought you were during the BBQ...
What are you talking about? Stop jumping to conclusions.
I told you, there's nothing going on.
Don't worry about it. I'm not bothered at all.
Seriously.
What is it?
Wait, is this for real?
I can't believe Han Yeo-reum used to date Jae-yeol...
Don't you two have a class to go to?
That's not important, look!
I knew it! I knew it!
To date a goddess, you need to be at least on Jae-yeol's level!
I just want to say I now respect you even more.
Where are you going?
Bani!
- On your way to class? - Yeah.
How have you been...
Jae-yeol?
Yeah...
I should have known he was taken.
There I was, acting like a fool again.
I feel so pathetic right now.
About earlier...
I'm in a hurry right now.
I have to go.
Episode 6 The Distance Between Us
Are you okay?
Does it hurt? Do you need a doctor?
Oh, no. It's not that bad.
It's just a small cut.
We get cut all the time, right?
Why are you spaced out, Bani?
I'm done for the day.
Whatever, I couldn't focus anyway.
I'll use my finger as an excuse to rest until tomorrow.
- How about we get something sweet? - Sure, sounds good.
Hey, I'm in front of your school. Have you eaten yet?
What's going on?
My sister wants to eat together. She's outside our school.
Should we go together then?
If your sister's okay with it?
Did she already leave?
Ji-won, is this place really that good?
It's not a hotel or a fancy restaurant.
You have no idea.
They only sell this one bread.
That's how you know it's legit.
You're yet to disappoint me. I'm excited.
Right?
- It's here. - Enjoy.
Thank you.
Let's each try one first.
Then we can order more, yeah?
Sure, why not?
You don't have to talk in honorifics. You're older than me.
Alright then.
- Come on, try it. - Go on.
Right in the middle, like this.
Ji-won...
Wait a sec.
All cleaned.
How do you eat this without making a mess?
Want me to show you how to eat it cleanly?
Here, watch.
Cream breads are easy to deal with.
Turn it sideways like this, and take a bite.
See that?
- Try it. - Okay.
Turn it sideways, and then...
Take a bite.
I told you, right?
I just told you my top secret. Just because I like you.
I'll show you how to eat hamburgers cleanly next time.
Bani.
You looked so sophisticated just now.
Right? I'm very knowledgeable when it comes to food.
- You should try it too. - Okay.
Take it home with you.
You didn't have to...
Then I'll share it with my parents.
Sorry, I pressed the wrong button.
Aren't we going?
Okay, I'm going. I'll text you later.
Sure.
Take care!
Bye, Hye-won. See you next time.
Why are you so happy?
Isn't Bani such a fun person?
Is that all she is?
I think you like her.
I noticed you weren't in the studio.
No all-nighter today?
She even chats so charmingly.
What are you doing?
Hold on.
What are you up to?
- Let me see. - Wait.
Come on.
Haha... Okay...
Hey, how can you be so clueless?
She's obviously not into you.
What are you talking about?
She even gave me tickets to her theater.
It's her job to give out tickets.
Look. See her replies?
They're all short.
- That's not true! - Dumbass...
Yeah.
Speak for yourself.
I can feel the chills in her reply from over here.
Sorry.
This is exactly what men's bathhouses smell like.
Really? Ours smell like rooibos tea.
I'm home.
- Hey. - Welcome back.
Here.
What's this?
Why so many cream buns?
Wow, that's a lot.
I didn't buy them.
- Wait, was it that same guy? - What guy?
Stop it. I told you it's not like that.
What? What guy?
What are you not telling me?
Honey, this is very serious.
She's just like you. Handsome guys drool over her.
I saw it myself yesterday.
Some guy walked Bani home.
Really?
I could tell even from a distance.
He was glowing, just like in my younger days.
He was tall too.
Very neat looking.
What about his nose?
Big nose, like this.
- Then I approve! - Approved!
You must be tired. Have this first.
I was just getting sleepy. Thanks so much.
Wow, I feel alive again.
Oh, Hye-won couldn't stop talking about that bread yesterday.
Right? I've never met anyone who doesn't love that place.
Let's go again with Hye-won.
Sure, I'd love that.
By the way...
I noticed it again yesterday. You're really sweet to your sister.
Really? Was I?
Don't all older brothers act like that?
I'm an only child, so I don't really know...
But usually, no.
Even Kkot-nim gets all snappy around her brother.
I can't help but be concerned because of Hye-won's legs.
I'm a bit much, right?
No, not at all.
I was just saying that I envy her.
When am I gonna finish this?
I still need to do the plaster casting.
What am I gonna do?
Tell me about it. We got other assignments too.
More than the assignments,
I'm more worried about the cost of materials.
You've never worried about that, right?
Really? What's with that look?
I can't study if I work.
And to study, I need to buy materials.
It's hopeless.
Here are your drinks.
- Thanks. - Thank you.
I still can't believe your taste for barley tea.
Ji-won's the only one who orders it here.
Really? Then it's my custom menu.
Don't take it off.
Anyone up for a blind date?
I'll pass. I've got rehearsals.
Bani?
No, I'll pass too.
Screw dating.
I've got bigger things to worry about.
I need a job right now to buy art materials.
I know a good one. Want in?
They pay on the spot.
Really? I want in!
Okay.
Yes!
I want to go on a date...
- Go study. - Fine.
Yeah.
It's only a part-time job and a one-time thing.
And it pays right away.
Those two again...
Watch out!
You okay?
Sorry.
Watch it next time.
Okay.
Thank goodness.
That was close.
Don't you have reflexes?
You were right there.
You should've caught it like I did.
And you clearly lack humility.
Show-off.
- Heading to class? - Yeah.
Same here. Let's go.
Okay.
Shoot!
Yes!
You're still the same...
Which way are you going?
- This way. - We're going that way.
Later.
- Let's go. - Yeah.
Bye.
This won't do...
Any time now... Huh? Yes.
Bani, hurry up!
Weekly Sports
It's starting!
Your mom's coming on TV!
- Is it match-related? - Yeah.
There she is! Look! Look!
It's not my first time. You're so dramatic.
Look!
The new season has begun.
Today's guest is Coach Kim Hyun-kyung,
winner of the opening match from Daewoon Airlines team.
Hello, Coach Kim.
Hi. I'm Coach Kim Hyun-kyung of the Daewoon Airlines team.
Welcome, Coach Kim.
Congratulations on the win. How do you feel right now?
Our players trained hard during the off-season.
Even though it was a big match with high pressure,
they stayed calm and did their best.
That's why we got a good result.
You're such a great speaker, Hyun-kyung.
You're made for TV.
No, I wouldn't go that far.
You know that sports anchor, Han Yeo-reum?
She helped calm my nerves before the show.
She was really nice.
Really? Like, how?
I thought she was just pretty, but she's smart and polite too.
If I had a son, I'd make him marry her.
Wait. Did you say you want a son?
Don't start it!
So you want a son...
Okay, shall we go?
Watch your language in front of Bani!
- I'm ready! - Whatever.
Here I am, left out again.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Coming up, we have Daum Life vs. IBY Bank's match preview.
Let's get ready now.
We need to have good teamwork today.
- I'm counting on you all. - Okay.
Assistant director! Still not ready?
- They'll be here soon. - Go check.
Okay.
Why's Bo-bae so late?
The professor is giving us an additional lesson?
Does it have to be today?
I'm supposed to do a part-time job with Bani on that day.
I'll take that part-time job.
Hand it over now.
- You're an extra, right? - Yes.
I'm here instead of Kwon Bo-bae.
Hwang Jae-yeol.
- Alright. Director, everyone's here. - Yeah?
You two will be acting as a couple.
- What? A couple? - Sure, no problem!
Yes, very good.
Ready! One, two, action!
I want you to finish up on the drawings.
We'll meet back here in two hours.
- Yes, ma'am! - Alright, let's go.
It's my first time here. This is kind of cool.
So, how did you end up coming here?
I came because you were here.
The post on the school forum...
Did you see it?
Uh... yeah.
You didn't say anything.
What was I supposed to say?
We're not close enough to talk about that stuff.
You think?
I was actually hoping you'd be curious.
Anyway.
I just wanted to let you know.
There's nothing between me and her.
So don't get the wrong idea.
I hope there's no misunderstanding.
I came here to tell you this.
Cut, cut! What the hell?
You two! Don't just stop halfway like that!
Oh, sorry.
We almost had it...
All right, let's go again.
Get back! We're short on time!
Let's move a little to the left.
Okay, ready!
We're a couple.
And... action!
Cut, cut!
Why aren't you two moving?
Sorry.
Let's get it right this time. All right, one more take.
- Director, it's raining. - What?
Good job everyone.
The festival is right around the corner, so hang in there.
Yes, ma'am!
A lot of industry folks will be coming to the festival, okay?
So stay sharp and practice hard.
Film Review: 'Lovers of Oblivion'
This jerk again?
Bo-bae?
You got something to say?
No, ma'am. I'll keep working hard.
Good, that's what I want from our lead actress.
- All right, dismissed! - Thank you!
How can you be impressed by such a flimsy story?
You really seem to like movies that are all style and no substance.
What? No substance?
I've had enough.
How disappointing.
I don't think you understand cinematic storytelling.
I recommend you to work on your taste in films.
What? Work on my taste in films?
Look at my goddess Bo-bae.
I have a great sense of taste.
I'm more concerned about your taste in films
for praising a 6/10 film.
You're questioning my taste?
Come get your snacks.
Director!
What should we do?
No! What happened to it?
We can't go without that painting.
The art director's not picking up.
What? Just keep calling her!
I already called more than 10 times.
Are you joking with me?
Try until she picks up!
This is bad...
If it's okay with you, I could take care of it.
Wow, well done!
Looks great.
I just came back from another set.
You're a lifesaver. Thank you for your help.
No worries. I'm glad I could help.
- You said you're a sculpture major? - Oh, yes.
If you want to work for me, give me a call.
Sure, thank you.
Wow, she really nailed it.
She's very talented.
Have you ever thought about acting?
But he drank coffee with her, explain that!
It's just coffee.
I even talk to all my ex-boyfriends.
That's because they still have a thing for you.
If my crush's ex is Han Yeo-reum...
That would seriously mess me up.
Who cares? It's all in the past.
And he even said it himself that there's nothing.
Yeah, but they dated since high school!
What if they keep in touch and start catching feelings again?
- What about you? - Huh?
Do you wanna date Jae-yeol?
If you want to trust him, go ahead.
But if it bothers you, screw it.
Oh, Romeo.
Why must your name be Romeo?
What about you?
Do you wanna date Jae-yeol?
If you want to trust him, go ahead.
But if it bothers you, screw it.
Anyway.
I just wanted to let you know.
There's nothing between me and her.
So don't get the wrong idea.
I hope there's no misunderstanding.
He sounded sincere...
One hot roasted barley tea?
And one iced Americano.
Is the coffee for Bani?
Yeah, she's pulling an all-nighter.
Well, she usually drinks something else when she's grinding.
Should I make that instead?
Really? Then let's go with that.
She says she needs sugar to work an all-nighter.
Huh?
- My wallet... - What?
I even gave you the special menu.
Did I leave it in the car?
No, I'm sure I brought it.
Hold on, wait a sec.
I'll specially put you on the tab.
I appreciate it.
I'll definitely pay you back.
Bani!
Did you get home okay last night?
Uh, yeah. What about you?
Yeah, me too.
I think I overdid it with the acting yesterday.
I totally passed out.
Bani, do you like pasta?
Pasta?
There's this new pasta place nearby.
Wanna go grab some with me?
Just the two of us?
Yeah, just us.
What about you?
Do you wanna date Jae-yeol?
If you want to trust him, go ahead.
But if it bothers you, screw it.
For now, I want to try trusting him.
Think about it and let me know.
Let's do it!
Eat pasta...
When should we go? Is tomorrow okay?
Sure, tomorrow works for me.
Alright. See you tomorrow.
I'll text you tomorrow.
Okay.
Bani.
Huh?
That's my menu!
I heard you need this for all-nighters.
I'm not sure if it's coffee or whipped cream.
Tonight's going to be hardcore. I really needed it.
Thank you so much.
Wow, thanks to the drink you got me,
I'm all energized and ready to go.
What? Tell me.
Huh?
I know you want to tell me something. What is it?
Well, listen.
When a guy asks a girl out for pasta,
he's basically asking her out, right?
Why? Did someone ask you out for pasta?
Yeah, Jae-yeol.
He told me there's nothing between him and Han Yeo-reum,
and now he's asking me to go eat pasta with him.
I'm trying to figure out the situation.
I guess going for pasta does mean something, right?
Why? Do you want it to be a date?
What? No, not at all!
The ratio seems off here, don't you think?
It's a little tilted, right?
Hey, are you done with your project?
Yeah. What's that box?
A lost and found box. I'm trying to find the owners.
Good luck with that. Catch you later.
Hey, Jae-yeol! Wait, wait.
Can you return this for me?
- What is it? - Ji-Won's wallet.
I've got too much. Do me this favor.
Cha Ji-won
- Sure, I got you. Bye. - Thanks.
Ji-won, look at this.
Doesn't it look better now?
Why?
No, not exactly.
Really? It looks weird?
I thought the ratio looked okay...
No... right there.
Oh, I got something on my nose?
Hold still.
Bani!
Are you pulling an all-nighter?
Are you going to be here late?
Yeah, I need to do an all-nighter.
Just the two of you?
Yeah.
Don't push yourself too hard.
I'll text you when I get home.
Okay. Take care.
Can we talk for a minute?
There's something I want to make clear.
What is it?
I told you I wasn't joking back then.
What about you?
How many times must I tell you?
We're just close friends.
And I want to believe you.
But... you're not acting like it.
Are you hiding your feelings?
Anyway...
I've told Bani clearly that I like her.
Please take good care of her.
And don't you ever...
...wipe dirt off her nose again.
Got it?
Huh?
What? We're already here?
How long was I asleep?
You should've woken me up.
You didn't sleep that long. It's fine.
You didn't snore or drool either.
Gosh...
Well, thanks for the ride again.
Have a good rest.
I'll wait until you go in.
Yeah, okay.
Drive home safe.
Sorry, I pressed the wrong button.
Ugh...
Jae-yeol
Hello?
Did you get home okay?
Yeah, I just got here.
You must be tired.
You know what?
Since you worked hard, I'll take you to a better pasta place.
What time should we meet?
My class ends around 6 pm. What about you?
Oh, me too.
Great, that's perfect.
The place is near the City Hall.
Should we meet at 7 pm?
Sure, sounds good.
Alright, I'll text you tomorrow.
Sweet dreams, Bani.
You too, Oppa.
Oppa?
I can't believe it.
I can't believe it!
Oh my God...
Is this really happening?
See you at 7 pm.
They only sell one per person.
- I don't want it. - You really don't want it?
Huh?
Dong-ha! Long time no see.
Yeah, it's been a while.
- I saw you on TV. - Thanks.
You're looking great yourself.
You think so?
I came to attend the festival meeting and greet the professors.
Do you want to grab dinner after my meeting?
What time does your class end?
That's enough history talk for today.
I received everyone's proposals.
I'll give feedbacks, so take a look later.
Jae-yeol, I think we need some alone time.
Wait... what are you saying?
I'm saying I need some space.
What do you mean by that?
I mean exactly that.
Right now,
I don't want to be with you.
I don't understand.
We were just fine yesterday. What happened?
Listen!
It's you.
You're too burdening.
What?
I hate seeing myself...
...when I'm with you.
I thought about it, but this isn't right.
I don't know what's wrong, but let's talk it out.
Hey, Jae-yeol!
Yeo-reum went on an exchange?
She didn't even say goodbye to me.
- On an exchange? - Yeah. Didn't you know?
Hey, hey!
The number you have dialed is not in service.
Please check the number and try again.
Yeo-reum
- Hey. - You're already discharged?
Is there anything you want to do?
- Wanna go see 'Handsome Man'? - I saw the film yesterday.
How are you slower than a soldier?
Hello, viewers of 'Weekly Sports'.
I'm your new sports anchor, Han Yeo-reum.
Firsts are always exciting and meaningful for everyone.
This is my first time hosting a show.
I'm honored to be part of the 'Weekly Sports' family.
I'll do my best to live up to the title of the youngest MBS sports anchor.
I'll do my best with sincerity and dedication.
Thank you all in advance.
Hello? Hello?
Are you listening to me?
Ask your TA, and they'll explain it clearly.
See you at 7 pm.(Unread)
What time are you guys meeting?
Oh, at 7 pm.
If it's near the City Hall, I could drop you off.
Do you want a ride?
Where are you going? I said let's have dinner.
I have plans.
With who? A friend?
It's not a girlfriend, right?
You bailed earlier and again at the cafe.
You keep leaving me behind.
What are you playing at?
You broke up and ghosted me like it was nothing.
Now you're acting all friendly?
I never said we should break up.
I said we needed alone time.
Are you screwing with me?
I meant to say that I'll come back to you.
You're unbelievable.
Still a self-centered brat...
Listen to me.
Don't come looking for me again.
Don't even talk to me.
I have no patience...
...left for you.
Bani!
Hey, Jae-yeol!
I think you've done more than enough.
I'll let it slide since you're angry.
So stop it already.
Didn't you hear what I said earlier?
What's wrong with you?
I missed you!
Didn't you...
Didn't you miss me too?
That's why you're so angry.
If you had no feelings left,
you wouldn't be this worked up. Am I wrong?
There's no way...
...you've forgotten me.
Crushology 101
How was I supposed to take it?
You made a fool out of her.
You call this being serious?
- What? - Stop fucking around.
How can you be so nice and good-looking at the same time?
Very pretty.
Please, no violence!
Jae-yeol said he was sick today.
It's called a 'confession tree', like for public confessions.
Is this the start of your first love?
Please come up on stage.