The new K-drama Crushology 101 has premiered with a twist on the classic reverse harem trope, introducing viewers to Ban Hee-jin, nicknamed Bunny, and her three potential love interests. The show, which debuted on April 11, 2025, adapts the popular webtoon Bunny and Oppas by Ni Eun and stars Roh Jeong-eui in the lead role alongside Lee Chae-min, Cho Jun-young, Kim Hyun-jin, and Hong Min-ki .
Originally set to air on April 4, the premiere was delayed by a week due to coverage of President Yoon’s impeachment proceedings. Each episode runs for approximately 70 minutes, offering a mix of humor, romance, and lighthearted drama .
Bunny’s Romantic Reset
The first episode introduces Bunny as a talented sculpture student at Yein University who initially prioritizes personality over looks in relationships. She dates Ko Bong-su, an average-looking man, despite her friends’ disapproval. However, her perspective shifts when Bong-su is caught on a live microphone admitting he only dated her to sleep with her. Humiliated, Bunny breaks up with him and vows to focus on dating attractive men instead .
This decision sets the stage for her encounters with three strikingly different suitors:
Cha Ji-won: A soft-spoken freshman in the Sculpture Department who becomes Bunny’s study partner.
Hwang Jae-yeol: A moody Visual Design senior whose first meeting with Bunny involves a broken $2,000 tablet and an unfortunate puking incident.
Sculptor Jay: A mysterious art expert Bunny meets during an internship, unaware of his true identity until later .
Clumsy Encounters and Growing Tensions
Episode 2 sees Bunny working to repay Jae-yeol for the damaged tablet by taking notes for his classes. Their dynamic shifts when she wins a replacement tablet in a contest and declares their debt settled—only for Jae-yeol to realize he wants to keep seeing her. Meanwhile, Sculptor Jay reappears as a guest speaker at Bunny’s university, flirting with her in front of a visibly displeased Ji-won. The episode ends with Jae-yeol confessing his desire to continue their connection .
A Lighthearted Take on Love
Early reviews highlight Crushology 101 as a fluffy, entertaining escape with predictable but charming moments. The show leans into Bunny’s growing confusion as she navigates attention from three distinct men, setting up a classic reverse harem dynamic. A third male lead, Ji Hyeon-oh, is expected to debut in upcoming episodes .
Episodes 3 and 4 will air on April 18 and 19, continuing Bunny’s romantic misadventures.
