Crash Course in Romance


Crash Course in Romance is a 2023 South [Korean television series] directed by Yoo Je-won, and starring Jeon Do-yeon and Jung Kyung-ho. It aired on tvN from January 14 to March 5, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 for 16 episodes. It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.

Synopsis

The series follows the bittersweet relationship between a banchan shop owner whose daughter enters the war of Korea's college entrance exams, and a top hagwon instructor.

Cast

Main

People around Haeng-seon

Directed by Yoo Je-won, Crash Course in Romance consists of 16 episodes. Each episode title refers to a mathematical concept.

Production

The series marked the third collaboration between director Yoo Je-won and screenwriter Yang Hee-seung after High School King of Savvy and Oh My Ghost. It was reported that filming began in the summer of 2022, and ended on February 5, 2023.

Media

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Tie-in publishing

The series' original script was published in two books, each covering eight episodes.

Reception

Viewership

Ranking

During its airing, Crash Course in Romance generated significant buzz in the data world. According to Good Data Corporation, it ranked first with a Topicality share of 23.8% in the Top 10 TV Topicality Ranking in the drama division for four consecutive weeks. In the performer category, the casts were in Top 10. Specifically, in the 1st week of January, Jung Kyung-ho was 1st and Jeon Do-yeon 2nd; the next week they stayed 1st and 2nd, with Roh at 10th. By the 3rd week, Roh Yeon-soo rose to 7th. In the 4th week, Jeon dropped to 3rd, Roh was 8th, and Shin Jae-ha debuted at 14th. The 5th and 6th weeks saw Jung 1st, Jeon 2nd, Roh between 6th and 8th, and Shin moving up to 5th. In the 7th week, Jung fell to 2nd, Jeon to 3rd, Roh 5th, and Shin 6th. By the 8th week, Roh topped the chart, followed by Jung 2nd, Jeon 3rd, and Shin 4th.
In the OTT media service drama rankings, Crash Course in Romance secured the top spot for three consecutive weeks. According to the weekly integrated content ranking chart of Kinolights, a content viewing and analysis service, the series which first aired on January 14, took the lead among dramas. In the first week of March, the drama rank second, still took lead among dramas.

Cultural impact

The series influenced Korean fashion. Gmarket and SSG.com announced on March 13, 2023, that the flower-patterned blouse of Nam Haeng-seon in the drama was gaining popularity. It was named "Southbound fashion". According to Gmarket sales data, the sales growth rate of retro fashion such as lace/ruffle blouses, chiffon blouses, and printed blouses was high during the airing of the drama. Pattern/print blouses, jeans, and lace/ruffle blouses also sold well on SSG.com.

Accolades

Awards and nominations

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