Crushology 101
2025 South Korean television series
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Crushology 101 (Korean: 바니와 오빠들) is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Roh Jeong-eui, Lee Chae-min and Cho Jun-young. Based on the 2019 Kakao Webtoon Bunny and Her Oppas by Ni-eun, the series depicts the love story of the female protagonist Bunny, who is surrounded by four attractive boys after breaking up with her dark first love. It premiered on MBC TV on April 11, 2025, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[1][5] It is also available for streaming on Kocowa and Viu in selected regions.
| Crushology 101 | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 바니와 오빠들 |
| Lit. | Bunny and Her Boys |
| RR | Baniwa oppadeul |
| MR | Paniwa oppadŭl |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Bunny and Her Oppas: Crushology 101 by Ni-eun |
| Written by | |
| Directed by | Kim Ji-hoon[3] |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Lee Kwang-hee[4] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers | |
| Production company | Kakao Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | MBC TV |
| Release | April 11 – May 17, 2025 |
Its eighth episode on May 3, 2025 drew a rating of 0.7%, the lowest ever recorded for a drama airing in the prime time slot on a terrestrial television network. This record is shared with the February 20, 2025 episode of Kick Kick Kick Kick (which thereafter was moved to a late-night time slot and received lower ratings). Its peak single-episode rating of 1.5% and its overall average ratings of 1.0% are also the lowest ever recorded for a drama airing entirely in the prime time slot on a terrestrial television network.[6][7]
Synopsis
The drama follows a college student, Bunny, who breaks up with her first love after a disastrous relationship. Healing from a broken heart, she is suddenly courted by not one but four attractive men.[8]
Cast and characters
Main
- Roh Jeong-eui as Ban Hee-jin[9][10]
- A top sculpture student at Yein University who is better known by her nickname, Bunny. Although she excels both academically and personally, she is labeled a hopeless romantic after her first relationship ends in failure. Her love life takes a new turn when several charming men enter her life.
- Lee Chae-min as Hwang Jae-yeol[9][10]
- A talented visual design student at Yein University and the representative of the Visual Design Department. Aspiring to become an art director, he is widely respected by classmates, seniors, juniors, and female students across campus.
- Cho Jun-young as Cha Ji-won[11][10]
- A student from the top 0.1% who seems to have everything except flaws. Born into a wealthy family with good looks, intelligence, and a warm personality, he is the dream senior every freshman admires.
- Kim Hyun-jin as Jo A-rang[12]
- A promising and highly talented sculptor in the art world. Blessed with striking good looks and effortless flirting skills, he is a charismatic figure who easily captures the hearts of women.
- Hong Min-gi as Jin Hyun-oh[13][14]
- A Social Sports major at Gaun University who is devoted to basketball and Bunny's first love.
Supporting
- Kim Min-chul as Dong-ha[15]
- A college student. He is Jae-yeol's best friend, and he wants to become an art director.
- Choi Ji-su as Nam Kkot-nim[16]
- Bunny's best friend.
- Lee Ji-hoon as Ban Yeong-min[17]
- Bunny's father.
- Kim Hyun-mok as Ko Bong-su[18]
- Bunny's ex-boyfriend
- Jeon Joon-ho as Chun-sik[19]
- Wang Bit-na as Hwang Jae-yeol's mother[20]
- Nam Kyu-hee as Kwon Bo-bae[21]
- A campus goddess and Bunny's childhood friend. She has a warm personality and genuinely supports Bunny.
- Jeon So-young as Han Yeo-reum[22]
- She is Jaeyeol's first love and the youngest sports announcer.
Production
Development
Crushology 101 is written by Sung So-eun, directed by Kim Ji-hoon, and produced by Kakao Entertainment. It is based on the Kakao Webtoon Bunny and Her Oppas: Crushology 101 by author Ni-eun, which has recorded 170 million cumulative views.[9][23][24]
Casting
On April 30, 2024, Hankook Ilbo reported that Roh Jeong-eui had been cast as the lead role in the series.[25] On May 1, it was reported that Lee Chae-min had decided to appear and was about to start filming.[23] On September 19, Roh, Lee, and Cho Jun-young were confirmed.[1]
Original soundtrack
| Crushology 101 OST Special | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various Artist | |
| Released | May 17, 2025[26] |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Language | Korean |
| Label | Kakao Entertainment |
Part 1
Part 2
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sunshine" | Go un, ALDRAIN, Lee Yoon-seo | Go un | DENI | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Sunshine" (instrumental) | 3:56 |
Part 3
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "As One In Your Painting" (너의 그림 속에 하나가 되어) | ALDRAIN | SENTIMENTAL SCENERY | Jung Se-woon | 3:26 |
| 2. | "As One In Your Painting" (instrumental) | 3:26 |
Part 4
Part 5
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What else" (내가 뭘 더) | eldon, Jaedogi, MooF | eldon, Jaedogi, MooF | Jung Seung-hwan | 3:10 |
| 2. | "What else" (instrumental) | 3:10 |
Part 6
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You pour down on me" (네가 쏟아진다) | Choi Han-sol | Choi Han-sol, Choi Young-hoon, Wuk | Dragon Pony | 4:00 |
| 2. | "You pour down on me" (instrumental) | 4:00 |
Part 7
Part 8
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "End of a Day" (하루의 끝) | Kim Beom-joo, Kim Si-hyuk | Kim Beom-joo, Kim Si-hyuk | Jeong Hyo-bean | 3:56 |
| 2. | "End of a Day" (instrumental) | 3:56 |
Ratings
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[35] |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 11, 2025 | 1.3% (34th) |
| 2 | April 12, 2025 | 0.9% (59th) |
| 3 | April 18, 2025 | 1.5% (30th) |
| 4 | April 19, 2025 | 1.1% (47th) |
| 5 | April 25, 2025 | 1.1% (36th) |
| 6 | April 26, 2025 | 0.9% (54th) |
| 7 | May 2, 2025 | 0.8% (47th) |
| 8 | May 3, 2025 | 0.7% (69th) |
| 9 | May 9, 2025 | 1.2% (32nd) |
| 10 | May 10, 2025 | 0.8% (58th) |
| 11 | May 16, 2025 | 0.9% (45th) |
| 12 | May 17, 2025 | 0.8% (61st) |
| Average | 1.0% | |
| ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Korea Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Roh Jeong-eui | Nominated | [36] |
| 2025 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Chae-min with Roh Jeong-eui | Nominated | [37] |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Roh Jeong-eui | Nominated | [38] | ||
| Best New Actor | Lee Chae-min | Won | [39] | ||
| Cho Jun-young | Nominated | ||||
| 2025 | APAN Star Awards | Best New Actor | Lee Chae-min | Won | [40] |
