Synopsis
A retired national handball player runs a banchan shop next to the office of Korea's most famous private math tutor.
What makes Crash Course in Romance worth watching
Massive 2023 hit and a perfect platonic-rom slow burn.
Crash Course in Romance represents a strong example of south korea romance from the 2023 production cycle. Korean studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Romance and Comedy elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Kyung-ho, Roh Yoon-seo, with strong supporting work from Oh Eui-shik. It originally aired on tvN, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch Crash Course in Romance online
You can currently stream Crash Course in Romance on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Netflix — see all Netflix Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
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