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.
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Jae-yeol?
Don't go.
What's going on?
Don't go with him.
Did you have something to say?
Uhh, well...
We haven't had a chance to talk since you got back.
I wanted to speak with you properly.
Did you have a good trip?
Yeah, it went well.
After you left...
I came across some new opportunities and kept myself busy.
And as time passed,
I came to understand your choice.
In the end,
I think you made the right choice.
If we could go back,
I would've sent you off properly.
But I guess it's all in the past.
Yeah, I understand you.
It's all in the past anyway.
You want us to just move on and act cool, right?
What?
I'll do as you wish. I should get going.
Bani...
I waited long enough.
Let go of her hand.
When he showed up so suddenly to talk.
I couldn't help but think...
...that maybe he wanted to get back with me.
But that wasn't it. I guess it's really over now.
We broke up ages ago.
So why do I feel the pain now?
How about me?
Huh?
You said you're done with him.
So what about me?
The first love that I mentioned...
It was you.
It was always you.
Episode 12 First Love
Ever since Bani came back,
I honestly haven't been myself.
I get all clumsy whenever I run into her.
Yeah, I saw.
You went all the way there and still messed it up.
What the heck?
If you're not here to console me, why are you here?
Hey, I didn't choose to be here.
You dragged me out to ride that hot air balloon thing.
You don't even drink.
You asked me to console you.
I didn't mean it like that.
I wanted to tell her I understood.
That I was sorry.
And that I hoped we could start over.
Let's work hard for a year and return to him boldly!
If we could go back,
I would've sent you off properly.
But I guess it's all in the past.
It’s all in the past...
Let's work hard for a year and return to him boldly!
What the hell!
Why are you here?
Because this is my house!
What about you?
Hey, did you drag me here?
Hey, Dong-ha! My dear friend...
Come pick me up.
Come pick me up, man!
Hey, are you ditching me?
Take me with you!
Dong-ha, forget about me. Take this guy instead.
- Talk to him. - Dong-ha!
Hey, remember me?
I'm the handsome Ji-won.
Bro...
The first time I saw you,
you were next to a statue.
And I seriously couldn't tell you apart from it.
Look, you can be a real bitch.
But I'll admit, you're pretty good-looking.
No joke.
Is this what 'birds of a feather' mean?
Exactly.
Birds of a feather.
Alright, pretty birds. Let's go home now.
- Dong-ha! - Dong-ha!
- Get up, now. - My Dong-ha!
Seriously, get up!
Sheesh!
You guys weigh a ton.
Since when do you two drink together?
They'll be fine now...
So... are you leaving?
Of course.
Wow, talk about timing.
You end things with your ex,
then your first love confesses to you?
Yup.
Is that why he drank like that last night?
Huh?
Actually... Jae-yeol got completely wasted,
so Dong-ha had to go pick him up.
Who cares if he got drunk? It's all over anyway.
Bani, ex-boyfriends are always bad news.
Focus on your first love's confession.
Getting together with your first love is like a dream.
And the feelings are mutual, right?
Girl, I'm so jealous.
First love...
Hyun-oh
Huh?
Come on, answer the call! Hurry!
Hello?
Jae-yeol, why did you drink so much?
Thanks, man.
Do you know how hard it was for me?
Both of you had freakishly long legs...
I almost ditched you like five times.
Enough, I'll treat you to something good.
When?
- Once the freelance edit is done. - Okay, don't forget.
You just have the inserts left, right?
Yeah, I'm hitting the studio to finish it up.
Wait, where is it?
What?
The external hard drive.
You mean the one with the insert takes?
Yeah.
Search properly.
Check the other pockets.
Why are there so many?
Are you sure you put it in this bag?
You can drop me off here.
Damn...
Hey, over here.
These are my friends.
- Hey, there. - We meet again.
Hello.
Babe!
What do I do? We're doomed...
Babe, what are you talking about?
Jae-yeol lost the external hard drive.
It has all the footage for our freelance project.
- What should we do? - It's okay.
It's not okay.
He left it in a taxi, but the driver isn't answering.
If we don't find it, the whole project will go down the drain.
We're doomed, totally doomed. What do I do, babe?
I didn't know such a place existed.
Do you come here often?
What are you thinking about?
Huh?
Nothing.
Come on, you're clearly thinking about something.
Hyun-oh, I'm really sorry. I have to go.
Something urgent came up.
Sorry.
Pick up the phone.
Darn it...
Jae-yeol!
Bani?
Come with me.
I left my bag in the taxi.
According to the taxi app, the driver was Yoo Cheol-woong.
But he's not answering his phone.
Oh, that guy! He went to his hometown.
He's known for turning his phone off on his off days.
Where's his hometown?
Where was it again...?
Somewhere in Gyeonggi Province.
It should be around here...
Wait a sec.
- Hello? - Hey, Jae-yeol!
- I'm calling about the project. - Yeah.
You know the deadline is tomorrow, right?
It's tomorrow?
Why? Is there a problem?
No, nothing major.
Great, then. We'll be waiting.
Yeah, no problem.
- We're counting on you. - Sure.
Are you gonna be okay?
Yeah...
Let's ask over there.
Challan Store
Excuse me.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Oh, no! I'm so sorry.
I was doing some cleaning...
It's okay.
Gosh, you're soaked.
Listen, you should come in.
Come in, already.
I said, come in.
Are you cold?
No, you're the one who got soaked.
You should get closer... Ouch!
Are you okay? Let me see.
I'm okay, just startled.
Oh...
Young man, wear this and give me your clothes to dry.
Wow, they look better on you than on me.
You two look like you're from the city.
What brings you here?
Oh right! Do you know Yoo Cheol-woong?
The taxi driver? He's Ok-boon's grandson.
Really? Do you know where he lives?
Third house down the road. But I think he's not home.
Why?
He went on a trip with his mother.
I think he went to some beach.
Which beach?
That, I don't know.
Aww, you two must be hungry.
You can't do anything like that. Want some ramen?
Sure. Two ramen, please.
Challan Store
This place has amazing ramen.
This is from the lady earlier.
Give me your hand.
It's fine.
Just give it to me.
I don’t want you to get a blister.
Yeah, thanks.
What now? We couldn't find the hard drive.
There's no choice.
I'll have to beg the agency tomorrow.
By the way, why did you come with me?
That's because I was worried about you.
Nothing special, though!
It's not like you're a stranger.
We should help each other out, right?
I was hoping there was something more...
Huh?
Listen Bani.
I've been weird since you've come back.
During our first class, and at the air balloon too.
I didn't mean to mess things up.
So, what I mean is...
What I wanted to say is...
I missed you so much... Bani.
Hey, the taxi driver you're looking for is back.
Come out quickly.
Thank goodness I didn't spend the night there.
This is it, right?
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- Thank you. - Thank you.
Are you two heading to Seoul now?
Yes.
I'll give you a ride, then.
I won't charge you. Come on!
- Here we are. - Thank you.
Thank you.
Bani.
Thanks for today.
Yeah, take care.
You too!
Yeah...
I missed you so much... Bani.
Hyun-oh Are you free tomorrow?
Sorry for leaving so suddenly yesterday.
It's fine. Was everything okay?
Yeah.
That's good to hear.
About what you said before...
About your ex-boyfriend.
Do you still like him a lot?
Yeah.
I honestly thought my first love was you.
But...
I think my first love is right now.
That's harsh.
What?
You can't take away that title from me as well!
You're such a mean person.
- Sorry. - I'm really hurt right now.
Ad_Insert
Hey.
Did anything happen with Bani yesterday?
A young man and woman, alone in an unfamiliar place.
There must've been more to it, right?
Right?
I just saw you twitch your lips.
No, I didn't.
Yes, you did.
Shut up...
There it goes again.
You're smiling!
Stop it.
And again, and again! Look at yourself.
Did he ask you out again?
No, he didn't.
That means you're not back together.
No one asks you out aloud these days.
You can tell by the vibe.
No, you're wrong.
They're getting back after a break-up.
It's not their first time together.
What? She didn't tell you anything back?
She didn't respond at all? How could that be?
I missed you so much... Bani.
Hey, the taxi driver you're looking for is back.
Come out quickly.
Damn, why at that moment...?
They're getting back after a break-up.
It's not their first time together.
You're still here? You're shift is over.
I'm leaving now.
Then could you display these on your way out?
- Sure. - Thank you!
Campus Today Hwang Jae-yeol, Jin Hyun-oh
Yein University, Visual Design Major, Hwang Jae-yeol
Bani
Campus Today Hwang Jae-yeol, Jin Hyun-oh
Why stay single?
Hey, this is Hwang Jae-yeol.
There's something I didn't say during the interview.
I'm still waiting for my girlfriend who left me a year ago.
Back then, I messed up and let her go.
But now, I know.
That I...
That I truly love her.
I'm still waiting for my girlfriend who left me a year ago.
But now, I know. That I truly love her.
Yeol
Bani, it's me.
Where are you right now?
I'm in front of the library.
In front of the library? I'm on my way out.
I've been dying to get back to you.
But I didn't want to burden you.
In case you got over me.
So...
I couldn't bring myself to tell you...
...that I still love you.
I haven't stopped loving you for a second.
I love you more, Bani.
Jae-yeol...
I missed you so much.
No, I missed you more. I missed you way more.
It's been forever since we held hands to class.
Don't you dare think about letting it go today.
Okay.
I bet Bo-bae and Dong-ha will freak out.
They'll get shocked, then they'll tease us.
We'll just have to deal with it.
It'd be fun to go on a double date with them.
I’ve always wanted to try a double date.
What happened to you two?
Ask your friend.
Tell her yourself.
Did you two fight?
Why are you holding hands?
Oh, we're back together.
- Really? - Really?
- That’s amazing! - That’s amazing!
Stop copying me.
Speak for yourself.
Tell us what happened.
No matter what anyone says, you're mine.
You're not going anywhere without my permission.
Not even a single step!
Accept it.
We were never meant to be.
Says who?
I like you, and that's all that matters.
You know I can't live without you.
(Leans in to kiss)
A kiss?
What? You didn't tell me about the kiss scene!
No way, absolutely not!
Come on.
I'm trying to be an actress here.
I'm finally debuting with a minor role.
Can't you be happy for me?
Instead of crying over a mere kiss scene?
How is that 'mere'?
Even if it's acting, how can you not tell me about the kiss scene?
It's my job. You should be understanding!
Why do I need your approval?
You're so petty sometimes.
What did you say? Did you just call me petty?
You know I'm sensitive to that word!
And I'm sensitive about acting!
Whatever.
- Stop it already. - Seriously, stop.
Babe!
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
People should be more careful...
I told you not to carry heavy stuff with your tiny hands.
Are you going to disapprove?
No.
Hand.
They fought like crazy but made up in two seconds.
I know, right? But still, it's kind of cute.
More like ridiculous.
Why? I thought it was adorable.
If we ever fight, let's make up like them.
No.
Cause we're never going to fight.
Fine. I'll head in.
Just like that?
How dare you.
Hello, sir.
Come on, they're not kids.
They're grown-ups. They can kiss if they want.
It's no big deal.
I'm messing with you, you rascal!
You're unbelievable.
I was wondering why you were so dramatic.
It's so good to see you again. Jae-yeol!
Same here, sir.
And you too, ma'am.
I'll get some tea for you both.
Thank you.
Gosh...
Ah...
I love you, Mom and Dad.
You sent those. Right, Jae-yeol?
Last year's Parents' Day
It’s our first Parents’ Day without Bani...
She probably hasn't called because of the time difference.
I love you, Mom and Dad.
What's this?
- Huh? - Look!
Oh my gosh!
Honey, Bani must've ordered these.
So sweet.
Our daughter is the best.
I asked Bani later, and she said it wasn't her.
I had a feeling it might've been you.
It's a bit late, but thank you.
It was nothing.
Are you okay? Here.
I couldn't forget the citron tea, so I made some. Try it.
Sure.
Not bad, right?
- It's even better. - Really?
What citron tea?
You don't need to know. It's a guy thing.
Son, don't forget to clean the house.
And don't skip meals.
Mom, are you free tomorrow?
- Thank you. - Enjoy your meal.
What's going on? I didn't expect you to propose a meal.
I just signed a new commercial deal.
Oh, wow! And you're celebrating it with me?
Yeah.
I can't believe you've grown up enough to treat your mother to a meal.
Life's full of surprises.
Stop it, let's just eat.
Okay, thanks again.
Oh, right...
Are you seeing Bani again?
How'd you know?
I can tell by looking at you.
Your face is glowing.
Honey-boo
- Take it. - No, it's fine. I'll call back later.
Go on, he's your boyfriend.
Maybe the three of us can have dinner sometime.
I never disliked you dating people.
It's just that...
I kind of felt neglected.
I guess that's what really hurt.
Sweetie, that's not true!
It wasn't like that.
I was just being true to my feelings.
I didn't realize it hurt you.
I'm sorry, son.
No, Mom. You were right.
I think... I get it now.
When you care about someone,
you have to be brutally honest.
I heard Jae-yeol is doing really well.
People were telling me he's already earning money.
Yeah.
I'm jealous. Maybe I should've majored in visual design too.
Bani, you got experience abroad.
Will you do an exhibit?
Actually, I'm looking for a job.
My experience there made things clearer.
I don't know where I'll end up, but I'll figure it out.
Hey, there.
Hey.
Let me just finish this quickly.
No rush.
What?
Do I look kind of sexy?
Yeah, and I'm kind of jealous too.
Jealous?
You're the genius who studied abroad, remember?
But at least you know what you want.
I'm still figuring it out.
I don't know what I really want to do.
You'll find it.
I know you will.
No doubt.
How are you so sure?
Because you're my girlfriend.
- Enjoy your meal. - Thank you!
Ready to move back to the States?
How about at the end of the month?
Ji-won, I want to go alone.
You want to go alone? Why?
You sacrificed so much for me already.
I understood when I made friends at school.
That you must have precious friends as well.
But you always came to my side when I asked.
Even if that meant giving up on so much.
No, it wasn't like that.
I've got plenty of friends there. Mom and Dad too.
I'll be fine without you.
I just realized...
It's been 10 years since my accident.
Thanks for being with me during those 10 years.
Did you get home safely?
Yeah, just got back.
I should've walked you home.
Sorry.
No worries, you're busy.
But you owe me a date this weekend, okay?
Of course. I'll finish my work before the weekend.
- Don't worry. - Okay.
I'll leave you to it. Call me before you sleep.
Okay, I will.
Wow, well done!
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.
It's nice to be on a date after so long.
Yeah, it's been like forever.
I wrote down everything I want to do with you.
- You made a list? - Yup!
First off...
This!
Couple rings
- Couple rings? - Yeah.
I really wanted to do this.
Couple rings are kinda...
Why?
Isn't it a bit sudden?
Let's do the rings later.
- Okay? - Fine.
Let's go.
Couple rings
The house is in a mess, a total mayhem!
Should I have told him I was visiting?
That must be them!
Son, is that you?
Who are you?
Oh, I can explain.
Don't come in!
No, I'm just...
- It's not like that! - Don't come any closer.
I'm sure this is his place...
- Oh my god! - Just a second, listen to me.
No, no. Don't do that.
Don't come near me! Stay away!
Calm down! Just calm down!
I can explain why I'm here...
Mom?
Dad?
What?
How could all that happen while I was parking?
I'm so sorry. You must've been shocked.
No, it's me who should be sorry.
I jumped to ridiculous conclusions...
I apologize for my actions.
No, no. Don't worry about it.
We're the ones who showed up unannounced.
We meant to drop off some side dishes, but he wasn't home.
I gave them the door code.
I see. Thank you so much for caring.
Now I know how Bani grew up to be so kind and warm.
She got it from you two.
Oh, you're too kind.
Jae-yeol is so affectionate and polite.
You raised an amazing son.
No, not at all. It's not because of me.
He grew up all on his own.
When Jae-yeol was eight years old...?
He was smaller than the other kids, so I used to worry a lot.
But one day he looked at me and said,
"Mom, I'll grow up strong and big."
"I'll protect you."
He told me not to worry at all.
That meant the world to me.
Oh my...
Sorry, did I get too emotional?
No, not at all.
Hey, why are you crying?
I was reminded of Bani's childhood.
Bani also used to tell me
that if anyone ever bullied me, she'll beat them all up.
Stop it...
He's always like this. Bani means the world to him.
Oh, wow! That's so sweet!
Sorry for rambling on.
This is great.
It's very touching.
I failed at another blind date.
What are you all doing?
I'm chatting with Jae-yeol.
Watching a movie with Dong-ha.
Kkot-nim?
At first, the guys always say I have a fun personality.
But in the end, they always pair with someone else.
And I always get left behind.
I wonder what my problem is.
Who says you have a problem?
You're such a bright and amazing person.
Those guys are the problem for not recognizing you.
There's someone out there. Someone who'll truly value you.
Have a great time!
- No night-overs! - Cut it out.
- Have fun. - See you next time.
Get home safe.
My dad is seriously too much.
My mom as well.
Bani...
Sorry about earlier.
Were you disappointed?
Give me one more chance, please?
Alright.
No, you're still mad.
No, I'm not!
Pretty sure you are...
Fine, I'm a little mad. Happy?
Gosh.
Give me your hand.
No.
Come on.
Just give it here.
Huh?
What are you doing?
I got my first paycheck.
And I really wanted to give you this.
Is this why you said no to...?
Yeah.
It's so pretty.
Can you put mine on me?
There may be no such thing as perfect love.
But maybe we aspire to love without regrets.
Hey, Jae-yeol.
Bani, time to wake up...
I woke up ages ago.
Yeah, I could tell.
You're already awake.
We're meeting a bit earlier than I thought.
I see. Have a good time.
Call me when you're done. I'll pick you up.
Got it.
- See you later. - Yup.
Choi Sun-ah, Art Director
Yes, Director Choi!
Hee-jin, are you on your way?
Yeah, I'm heading out now.
Alright, see you soon.
Yes, I'll see you at that cafe.
2027 Ban Hee-jin's Portfolio
Before loving anyone else,
you should learn to love yourself.
Congrats to Goddess Bo-bae on her Debut!
Babe!
Congrats on your debut!
Thanks.
You shouldn’t hide your flaws. Confront them boldly.
There's a Chaon Foundation event upstairs today.
It'll be very noisy, so let Jae-yeol and Dong-ha know.
- Got it. - Got it.
Don't worry, we've got it under control.
The heir to the Chaon Foundation really is something.
You're already an intern.
I had to apply like everyone else.
Perfect face!
Full of energy!
And full of talent!
So, about that...
Would you care to join us for a group date?
- Just once. - A group date?
It's no big deal.
You just have to sit there.
We'll handle everything from start to finish.
- Just relax and... - No!
It's for your precious voice.
Thanks.
Kkot-nim, you have one too.
Okay.
You should be true to your feelings at all times.
Bani!
Then someday, you will get the love you deserve.
Cherry blossoms always bloom during midterms.
Yeah.
I always dreamed of seeing cherry blossoms with someone I love.
And I made that dream come true.
Nope, I made it come true.
I was the one who found you, remember?
And just like that...
...we're loving each other without regrets.
Thank you for watching 'Crushology 101'.
Crushology 101