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.
Who is it?
Hello, I'm Bani's boyfriend.
Bani had a bit to drink.
- Oh my goodness! - Hello.
Gosh, what happened to her?
She didn't drink with me.
I just brought her home.
Oh, is that what happened? Thank you.
Goodness gracious!
You should go home now. Let's meet again next time.
- Okay? - Yes.
- I can't believe this girl! - Good night!
Goodness gracious...
Episode 10 The Fire That Won't Go Out
What the hell are you doing?
I get that you're close friends and all.
But you need to back the fuck off.
- I can't believe this girl! - Good night!
Oh no...
Jae-yeol...
I was a bit drunk last night, wasn't I?
Not just a bit.
Sorry.
What happened yesterday? You said you were staying in.
I was going to. I really planned to stay home.
But the girls dragged me out.
I'm not sure anymore.
Hey, Bani.
Professor Hye-won called you to her office.
Oh, okay.
Bani.
- Ji-won... - Yeah?
About last night...
And the recent rumors too.
I don't want Jae-yeol to misunderstand me.
So from now on,
I'm going to keep my distance from you.
I'm sorry.
Tasks for the Finalists
Yes, have you arrived?
No, not to your left. To your right.
The deliveryman can't find his way here.
So is he coming or not?
I think he's close.
Dude, the schedule's way too tight.
They want this done in a month?
What's wrong?
You've been odd all day.
Did you fight with Bani?
Delivery?
I'm so sorry. I got lost.
- I'm really sorry. - It's okay.
Today's actually my first day. Sorry again.
Have some of this.
Oh my, thank you.
Citron tea!
This is so nice. I was freezing.
Were you surprised to see me?
No, not at all.
Yeah, right...
Let me explain.
My family is in a tight spot because of me.
Oh...
Bani is probably going through hell right now.
She grew up as a good kid without causing any trouble.
And here I am, being the bad father...
Listen.
Don't tell Bani about me, okay?
Promise me.
Pinky swear.
Gosh, this is embarrassing...
Have you seen this?
International Scholarship Program for Fine Arts
Oh, yes. I saw it in the hallway.
They offer really good mentoring and internship programs.
It'll really help you figure out your career path.
They cover full tuition and housing.
No one from our school ever got selected,
but with your portfolio, there's a good chance.
Give it a try.
I'll write you a recommendation.
Yeah, thank you so much.
For People Who Love Films and TV Series
'Ttol Land'
Show yourself...
Umm, excuse me.
Is 'Janttoraia' coming today?
- Oh, 'Janttoraia'? - Yeah, yeah.
No, not today.
What?
Why didn't you come to the meet-up today?
Did you get scared at the thought of
meeting me in person?
International Scholarship Program for Fine Arts
One-year study program in the U.S.
America...
That's very far away...
Hey, are you still mad at me?
I'm not sure anymore.
Kkot-nim!
Hey, Bani!
- Here. - Thank you.
Here it is. Perfect timing.
Is Bo-bae going on a blind date today?
Yep, first one in five months since becoming single.
Has it already been five months?
Wow, time flies.
Did you make up with Jae-yeol?
Not yet?
He's really upset with me.
I'm waiting for him to talk.
What if he really can't trust me anymore?
He's probably just mad.
Don't worry.
He didn't even budge at those rumors, remember?
Now, eat up.
You know,
more than an actress, you look like a K-pop idol.
I really love K-pop idols.
It helped me relieve stress from studying.
You've got the YJ Entertainment look.
I'm so into YJ female K-pop idols.
This has to be fate!
Sorry, I need to use the restroom.
- Excuse me, where's the restroom? - It's in the back.
This sucks...
Unread messages from 'Ttol Land'
Is he on my case again?
Why didn't you come to the meet-up today?
Did you get scared at the thought of
meeting me in person?
Scared? Me?
I can't believe this.
Bani♡
You wish I were scared.
Sorry, but I have a personal rule.
Never associate with people who have zero taste in films.
Frankly, your reviews suck, 'Janttoraia'.
Your username is spot-on, though.
It suits you perfectly.
You little...!
Is that person calling me a psycho?
You only watch popular films.
You sure you can handle a face-to-face debate?
You might wet yourself.
I may watch mainstream films,
but you watch independent films.
I'll crush you in no time.
Bitch!
That's it.
How about we face off now?
We'll see who the loser is between us!
Yes, bring it on.
You're on. Come to the cinematic bar.
Bo-bae, where are you going?
Listen, I'm aspiring to be an actress.
Go find your K-pop idol look-alike elsewhere.
What do you mean?
Hey, where are you going? What about the proposal?
I'll finish it tonight, no matter what.
I waited a whole year for this showdown.
See you later.
Hey, Dong-ha!
Hey!
You think you can crush me?
Are you...
'Janttoraia'?
'Ttol Land'?
Application form
Application submitted
Done.
Total Number of Applicants
280 people applied?
That's brutal...
Yes?
Hey, Bani. Are you busy?
Huh? No.
Listen...
Don't worry about your tuition fee, okay?
I can cover that much, alright?
Dad, I'm not worried. And you shouldn't either.
I've already applied for something.
If I get it, I'll be going abroad on a full scholarship.
If it doesn't work out, I'll take a gap year.
It's actually very common these days.
Thanks.
And I'm sorry.
I know you're busy with school.
Now, you're worried about me too.
Don't be, Dad. I understand.
You only meant good for me and Mom, right?
I'll leave you be.
By the way, about your boyfriend...
Yeah...
He seems like a really nice guy.
Bani♡
Where are you going?
I was on my way to you.
Bani, is someone there?
Who is it?
Oh my! It's Bani's boyfriend!
Hello.
It's cold, come on in.
- I'm fine, ma'am. - No, no, it's too cold.
Let's talk inside. Come in.
Okay, have a nice chat.
Looks stuffy. Should I keep the door open?
Stop it.
Do you want to sit?
Sure.
Jae-yeol.
Thanks for coming to see me first.
I was on my way myself...
Why did you drink so much that night?
Did something happen?
Actually...
My dad got scammed.
Why didn't you tell me right away?
You had something to celebrate then.
I didn't want to ruin your mood...
From now on, tell me everything right away.
If something happens, I should be the first to know.
Yeah, thanks.
I'll do that from now on.
There's something I want to tell you before anyone else.
What is it?
With my dad's situation and all,
paying tuition next semester is gonna be tough.
So...
I applied for a scholarship program abroad.
If I get it, they'll fully fund a year of study in the U.S.
The U.S.?
Why do you think people watch films?
They want to see familiar stories
portrayed in a unique way.
That's what I think good mainstream films do.
They're familiar, but have a touch of something new.
What... What's wrong?
You're fun.
Well, I'm glad you think so. I'm having fun too.
I knew it would be great fun even before we met.
But I'm really glad it's with you, Bo-bae.
You made it so much better.
It kind of feels like fate...
What... are you doing? You have a boyfriend.
I broke up ages ago.
You broke up?
You look the same as now.
- Really? - Yeah.
I haven't seen these in ages.
Bani and Hyun Lovey-Dovey
Who's this guy?
He used to live next door.
Is that all he was?
You look suspicious.
Huh? No, I don't.
Don't look at it so closely.
See? You're hiding something.
Is he... your first love or something?
No way, never!
- I knew it. Let me see him. - No, seriously!
Bani, it's snowing!
- Yeah? - Really?
Yeah.
- Let's go see it. - Come on.
Wow, it's beautiful.
We're all seeing the first snow together!
Jae-yeol, let's celebrate together over dinner.
I'll make you some tteokbokki.
You never cook me anything!
Are you complaining right now?
I would never.
Hey, stay and eat. Her tteokbokki is really good.
Okay.
- It was on my bucket list. - Huh?
To catch the first snow together.
I told the weather god that we'll be together today.
So I asked for some snow.
Eww!
First Love
Hey, Hye-won.
- Are you at school? - Yeah.
I talked to Mom.
I'm planning to go to the U.S. before school starts.
To help myself adjust and spend time with Mom and Dad.
Sounds like a good idea.
You'll come too, right?
I want you to come.
Take a leave next semester and spend some time with me.
Mom and Dad miss you too.
Please?
Ban Hee-jin.
Why did you apply for this program?
It offers a wide and deep range of courses.
I want to take those courses
and use them to help figure out
what I want to pursue in life.
Let's assume you're selected.
What are your academic plans in the U.S.?
First, I'd like to take installation art classes.
Until now, I've only made individual pieces,
so I want to broaden my perspective
and learn how to design entire spaces.
Very good.
Alright, get home safe. Call me when you get there.
Okay.
Hey.
What do you think about long-distance relationships?
Why even ask? They suck.
- They do? - Yeah, think about it.
Love changes even when people live together.
They say 'out of sight, out of mind' for a reason.
I'm gonna head out early today.
Not eating dinner?
No, I've got somewhere to be.
Make sure you eat well. See ya!
About our kiss...
I want to straighten it out.
Technically, you kissed me first.
And I don't do meaningless kisses with anyone.
- Let's date. - Yes, let's date...?
Really?
I don't just kiss anyone either.
Does that mean... we're officially dating?
Like, boyfriend-girlfriend?
I'll do my best!
Bani, eat something already.
What are you staring at all day?
Overseas Fine Arts Scholarship Program
Congratulations, Ban Hee-jin. You've been selected.
Is this the abroad scholarship?
Honey! Come here quick!
Oh my, you were stunned in joy!
Honey! She got selected to study abroad!
Congratulations, Ban Hee-jin. You've been selected.
Oh, Lord!
I'm so proud of you!
Of course, she got it! I had no doubt!
This is amazing. You're the best, sweetheart.
And the recent rumors too.
I don't want Jae-yeol to misunderstand me.
So from now on,
I'm going to keep my distance from you.
First Love
Hello?
- Listen, Hye-won. - Yeah.
I'll go to the US with you.
Really? Are you serious?
I'll tell Mom and Dad about it.
When should we leave?
Let's go before the year ends.
I'll look into the plane tickets.
Why haven't you come back with Bani's cake yet?
Don't tell me you're doing delivery again.
We agreed against it.
No, I swear!
I'm at the bakery now. I bought Bani's cake.
I'll be right there.
Yeah.
Hold on, ending the delivery app.
Huh? That's on the way home.
Okay, accept.
Let's earn some money and head home.
Bani.
Oh, hey.
It's cold. Why are you waiting outside?
I wanted to go in with you. Come on.
Yeah.
Thank you.
What should we eat?
What do you feel like?
Meat, I think.
- Let's have steak. - Sounds good.
I'm at the same restaurant as you two, doing delivery.
Keep Bani's attention away.
Why?
Oh, it's just spam.
Why are you changing seats all of a sudden?
I just wanted to be closer to you.
- Do you like me that much? - Of course I do.
Here you go.
Good night...
Wasn't that my dad just now?
No, I don't think so.
I saw him, but it wasn't your dad.
Really?
Drive safe, sir!
Bani's Dad
Bani, so what did you want to tell me?
Oh, that?
Well...
What is it?
I got accepted to the program in the U.S.
Really?
That's amazing, Bani!
Thanks.
I didn't think I'd make it.
It feels surreal.
This is great.
Wasn't it really competitive?
You beat them all?
Dang, my girlfriend's amazing.
Wait a sec.
Bani's Father
Hello?
I'm calling from Ban Young-min's phone.
There's been a motorcycle accident.
He's being transported to Chaon Hospital ER.
Mom!
Bani!
Dad...
Dad, what happened?
Don't worry, I'm okay.
- Are you his guardian? - Yes.
He needs surgery for fractures in his right arm and leg.
But our ORs are all full.
We're looking for another hospital,
but it's not going well.
Doesn't my dad need surgery right away?
Please, help us.
I'm sorry...
Is he in a lot of pain?
Cha Ji-won
I told him not to do delivery work.
But he insisted on earning at least your tuition fee.
I knew this would happen.
He's not even good at riding motorcycles.
Your dad never listens.
The surgery went well.
It'll take 8 weeks for him to recover.
With a good rehab, he'll be fine.
- Thank you so much. - Thank you.
Thank you for coming in on your day off.
Anything for you, Ji-won.
Thank you so much.
How can I ever repay you?
Ji-won, thank you so much.
You heard the doctor, right? Your dad will be fine.
I'll get going now. Keep me posted.
Okay.
Hey...
Thanks for today.
No worries. I'm glad the surgery went well.
Thanks for calling me.
Thank God. I'm glad Dad will recover.
Yeah, what a relief.
You should head inside. Your mom must be waiting.
Yeah.
Oh, I meant to ask earlier.
How come you got the call earlier?
Have you been in touch with him lately?
Umm...
I actually knew that he was working delivery.
He once delivered to the studio.
Sorry for not telling you sooner.
He asked me to keep it a secret.
Still, you should've told me.
Yeah...
I feel like it's all my fault.
No, don't say that. The accident wasn't your fault.
Still...
I feel like I'm no help to you.
What are you talking about? You comforted me all day.
You really helped me a lot today.
So don't think like that, okay?
Okay.
Looks like it's done.
Here.
Flight time to New York: 14 Hours
You're doing the long-distance?
Will you be okay?
It's not just a week. It's a whole year.
My back hurts...
Dad just came home from the hospital.
Hey, Jae-yeol! I'm all better now!
- Tell him I'm fine. - Stop exaggerating!
You'll hurt yourself again.
My dad's recovery is out of this world.
Tell Jae-yeol to come over later.
Do you want to have dinner at our place tonight?
Dad says dinner's on him.
Hang the red one too, okay?
Sure thing.
Good, well done.
An extra pair of hands makes all the difference.
Be honest, Dad.
You invited him to make him work, didn't you?
No, it's because I like him.
Liar!
You used to glare at him.
I have a thing for men who keep promises.
Thanks for keeping my secret till the end.
Even though things did turn out badly...
Fist bump!
Ouch...
Huh?
Wait! You're from the hospital, right?
Yeah, hello.
I was so thankful for your help.
No problem.
Are you here to see Bani?
Oh, no. I was just passing by.
Well, I'll get going then.
Okay, sure.
I just saw that guy outside. The one who helped at the hospital.
- Ji-won? - Yeah, him.
I asked if he came to see you, but he said he was passing by,
and he off went.
Can I step out for a sec?
Sure.
Ji-won!
Mom said she saw you outside.
Yeah, I had something to tell you.
But it wasn't urgent, so I thought I'd just call.
Oh, you can tell me now.
Bani.
I'm going to the U.S.
To the U.S.?
Yeah, I'll be going to help Hye-won adjust before starting school.
I'm going to my parents' place in New York.
Oh...
I wanted to say farewell in person.
Thanks.
For everything.
Me too. Thanks for everything.
You should get back, your mom's probably waiting.
I'll get going too.
Yeah.
I'm majoring in visual design.
Hey, welcome back.
What did he say?
He just had something to tell me.
Oh really? About what?
He's going to the U.S. with his sister. He came to say goodbye.
Where in the U.S.?
New York.
Aren't you going to New York as well?
Will you two meet there?
The food review is amazing. Let's dig in.
Yeah, let's eat. It's going to get cold.
The walking helped with digestion, didn't it?
Yeah.
- Bani. - Yes?
Do you really have to go... to the U.S.?
Huh?
Can't you just stay here?
Is this because of Ji-won?
Don't worry about him.
He's not even going with me.
We're going to be apart, not just for a month, but for a year.
Actually, I tried not to show,
but it wasn't easy for me to accept the news.
But it's something good for you,
so I was going to wait for a year.
But...
...out of all the things,
if Ji-won is going too,
then I can't.
I can't let you go.
You know how hard I've worked for this, right?
Of course, I know.
But I'm sure you're aware.
About how Ji-won feels about you.
Could you trust me a little more?
I won't have time to see him there.
You don't need to worry.
I don't know...
Right now,
I just can't let you go.
I'm sorry.
Why is your dad snoring so loudly?
Your trip to the U.S. isn't far off.
I thought I'd sleep with you today.
Sure, Mom.
Why the sad face?
Is something worrying you?
Mom...
Do you think going to the U.S. is the right thing to do?
Weren't you just happy that you got selected?
A year isn't a short time.
I don't think I really had time to think this through.
I don't even know if I'll adjust well.
And I'll be away from Jae-yeol for a long time.
Oh...
You like Jae-yeol a lot, don't you?
I went through something similar at your age.
I wanted both volleyball and love at once.
And I was worried that I might mess up by chasing both.
But I didn't want to give up on either of them.
That's just how I felt, right?
Listen, Bani.
Don't worry about the future.
Just follow your heart for now.
We never know how things will turn out.
But if you're not honest with yourself,
you'll end up regretting it for sure.
Love changes even when people live together.
They say 'out of sight, out of mind' for a reason.
He's going to the U.S. with his sister. He came to say goodbye.
Where in the U.S.?
New York.
Jae-yeol...
No matter how much I think about it,
I really want to go.
I want to see this through to the end.
Please...
Could you stand by my decision this once?
Why can't you...?
I'm afraid I'll regret it if I miss this chance.
Please, Jae-yeol.
Just this one time...
Please?
I'm so sorry.
I don't think I can this time.
What'll happen to us?
Will you break up with me if I go?
It's not like that, right?
Thank you for listening to me.
I'll wait for your response.
Bani, you'll miss Korean food once you're in the U.S.
Eat a lot now, okay?
There are so many Korean restaurants in New York.
I know, but it won't be home food.
- Eat it all, okay? - Okay.
I texted Jae-yeol to come over to eat.
But he said he doesn't have time today.
Is he really busy?
He has a presentation to do at a competition today.
He'll probably busy with that.
I was hoping we could have a final meal before you leave.
Too bad.
If today's his presentation, will he not make it to the airport?
Uh, yeah.
It's a huge competition, Mom.
Really? I'm sure he's bummed out.
Yeah.
This tastes good.
Yes.
Hey, today's the day I leave.
I wish I could see you beforehand.
Bani♡
Hey, today's the day I leave. I wish I could see you beforehand.
Dude, are you nervous?
Don't be. We'll crush it like always.
Hey, today's the day I leave. I wish I could see you beforehand.
Bani, we have to go.
It's almost time.
- You packed everything, right? - Yeah.
Bani.
Get your bag as soon as you arrive.
Then call us right away.
I know, you've told me ten times.
Stop crying.
Thank you for coming to send her off.
Of course.
I wish Jae-yeol could've made it.
He's at an award ceremony, remember?
I'm sure he wanted to come.
Congratulations to everyone here for making it to the finals.
You've all submitted your assignments despite the tight schedule.
Today is Christmas Eve.
I hope no one cancelled their plans because of the competition.
First, we go ice skating.
Then we go eat bungeoppang and eomuk.
Catch the first snow, and finally...
...spend Christmas Eve together.
I've always dreamt of spending Christmas Eve with my lover.
Our first presenters will be...
...the Handsome Dolphins. The stage is yours.
Sure!
Hey, wake up.
Dong-ha.
I'm sorry. Can you do the presentation?
Gotcha.
Bani, shouldn't you be heading in now?
I guess so.
I'll be fine. I'll call often.
Mom, Dad, I'm leaving now.
Don't worry about me.
Don't skip meals, okay?
Okay.
- Safe trip, my dear girl. - Yeah.
Bye-bye.
Be careful.
If you get tired, come back anytime.
Yeah.
New York
Bani...
Jae-yeol, I'm leaving.
Take care and stay healthy.
Crushology 101
Bani!
Bani came back today.
You haven't talked with Jae-yeol?
Honestly, I thought we could go back to how things were.
It's been a while.
Why are you telling me this?
You were the only one Bani ever thought of.
It's been 6 years.
You really haven't changed one bit.
I was too busy with sports to think of anything else.
With one exception.
My first love.