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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Crushology 101 ends with 0% ratings, fans call Roh Jeong Eui starrer ‘forgettable' despite promising start: 'At least it ended'
MBC's Friday-Saturday drama Crushology 101 has officially wrapped up its run, but not with the impact it once hoped for. The May 17 finale recorded a nationwide viewership rating of just 0.8%, according to Nielsen Korea, marking the series' lowest rating yet and capping off an overall disappointing performance. The romantic drama, based on a well-known webtoon, made a promising debut, starting at 1.3% and briefly peaking at 1.5%. However, it quickly lost steam, dipping into the 0% range and failing to maintain audience interest. Crushology 101: Interesting plot that failed to deliver Crushology 101 (written by Sung So Eun and Lee Seul, directed by Kim Ji Hoon) revolved around Ban Hee Jin—nicknamed Bunny or Bani—played by Roh Jeong Eui. Bunny, a top student in Yein University's sculpture department, enters a chaotic chapter in her romantic life after her first heartbreak. Once convinced that personality mattered more than looks, Bunny's dating ideals are shaken when her kind-seeming first boyfriend turns out to be the opposite. Things go messier when she finds herself caught between multiple charming suitors, including design department golden boy Hwang Jae Yeol (Lee Chae Min) and the chaebol-perfect Cha Ji Won (Jo Joon Young). There's very little room to go wrong with young adult romances, but despite the visual appeal and intriguing setup, Crushology 101 drama struggled to create long-term emotional investment, marking one of the biggest K-drama flops of 2025. Crushology 101 finale: Fans express disappointment online On the r/kdrama subreddit, viewers didn't mince their words in their assessments of the finale. One user wrote bluntly, 'Welp. At least it ended.' Another shared mixed feelings: 'The last couple of episodes were kinda unbearable… but the last episode was decent. They managed to redeem Yeol, at least. He apologised to Bani. And thankfully, no forced couple ending in the last 10 minutes.' Several others echoed the sentiment that the drama had potential but ultimately lacked impact. 'Alright but completely forgettable show,' one user said, while another admitted to watching the final episodes at 1.75x speed just to get through them. Many fans praised Roh Jeong Eui's performance and expressed hope that she lands stronger roles in the future. 'Really only stuck through it because of RJE. Hope her future roles are better and more meaty.' Following Crushology 101's conclusion, MBC will introduce its next weekend series, Oh My Ghost Clients, a paranormal legal drama featuring Jung Kyung Ho (Crash Course in Romance), Seol In Ah (Business Proposal), and Cha Hak Yeon (Castaway Diva) slated to premiere on May 30. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
AsiaOne
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Lee Chae-min recounts surprising Crushology 101 cast and crew with how much he perspired on set , Entertainment News
Does it ever feel like the summer heat is out to get everyone? In a recent interview with AsiaOne, South Korean actor Lee Chae-min talked about a scene in his new K-drama Crushology 101 that was special to him. "I think the first shoot is what stands out the most in my memory. We started filming in the middle of a really hot summer. Since I sweat a lot, the staff on set were all pretty surprised," shared the 24-year-old who plays Hwang Jae-yeol in the show. "There's even a scene where my sweat is visible in the actual footage — that episode definitely stuck with me." In Crushology 101, which is based on the Kakao Webtoon of the same name, university student Bani's (Roh Jeong-eui) first love leaves her heartbroken but luck has two new men coming her way. There is the charming yet brooding Jae-yeol, whose heart is a lot softer than he lets on. There is also the perfect dream guy Cha Ji-won (Cho Jun-young), who might be hiding some secrets of his own. Chae-min's fellow cast members also shared with us the scenes that stood out to them. For 22-year-old Jun-young, it was "sincere and heartwarming" when his character Ji-won finally opened up about his growing feelings for Bani on his terrace, after having "always stayed quietly and warmly by her side". [embed] Jeong-eui's scene of choice would be Bani opening up about her struggles while drinking with best friends Bo-bae (Nam Kyu-hee) and Kkot-nim (Choi Ji-su). The 23-year-old actress added: "We had so much fun filming it. Since we were all so comfortable with each other, like real friends, it barely even felt like work." Chemistry on set 'amazing' and 'incredible' The cast had nothing but good things to say about their chemistry with one another. "Since we're all around the same age, we had a great time joking around and chatting comfortably — it made for such a fun and friendly atmosphere on set," shared Jeong-eui, calling her chemistry with her male co-stars "amazing". For Jun-young, the chemistry was "incredible", adding: "The atmosphere was always so bright and cheerful. We joked comfortably and looked out for one another." Although Jeoung-eui always kept the mood bright on set, as soon as the cameras started rolling, Jun-young, felt she'd "switch to a serious, focused mindset". "That professionalism really stood out to me and was something I truly admired," he said, pointing out that she is the most experienced actor among the cast. Jeong-eui's acting career started in 2011 when she was just 10 and in 2016, she gained notice for her supporting role in the movie Phantom Detective. How alike is the cast to their characters? When asked to describe how they relate to their characters, Chae-min and Jun-young had varied answers. Chae-min felt that the similarity between him and Jae-yeol was "around 30 to 40 per cent". He explained: "On the outside, we both seem a bit cold but deep down, we're actually quite different from that impression — that part feels quite similar to me. "Besides that, I think our way of speaking and how we treat people are quite different." Jun-young perceives Ji-won as someone who's stoic and "endlessly gentle with the people he cares about". He added: "He may seem quiet, but once he's comfortable with someone, he's actually playful and jokes around a lot - that's something I really relate to." Crushology 101, which also stars Kim Hyun-jin, Hong Min-gi and Kim Min-chul, is now available for streaming on Viu. [[nid:717827]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
Father-son murders: Police fire in air to thwart escape, arrest 2 bros from Jharsuguda
Bhubaneswar/Jharsuguda/Kolkata: In a joint raid by Odisha and Bengal Police in Jharsuguda's Bandhabahal late on Sunday, police fired four rounds to stop two persons, both sons of Murshidabad double-murder prime accused Ziaul Sheikh, as they attempted to flee from police custody. They were being brought to Bengal, a police official said. Brothers Bani Israel (24) and Sefaul Haque (21) had returned to Odisha, where they worked as construction workers, after the violence in Murshidabad. A locally manufactured pistol with two 7.62 mm bullets were found on Bani. Initially, they were detained and were being brought to the local police station when they tried to escape. Odisha IGP (Northern Range) Himanshu Kumar Lal said: "Bani and Sefaul attempted to flee from police custody. Our team fired four rounds in the air as warning shots to deter them. Due to the quick response of the cops, both accused were successfully arrested." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Along with Bani and Sefaul, six other suspects believed to be involved in the anti-waqf protests in Murshidabad, who had also returned to Odisha, were also being questioned by cops. They would be brought back to Bengal late on Monday, a source said. Without going into the specifics citing the ongoing probe, Jawed Shamim, ADG (law & order), said: "They (the detainees) were involved in arson and rioting cases in Jafrabad and Betbona villages under Shamsherganj PS. They escaped to Odisha after the incident. Their involvement in the double murder case is also being verified. They are being brought back to Jangipur." The six detained, Odisha Police said, were identified as Babul Sk (24), Abdul Khalek (24), Saba Karim (25), Roni Sheikh (23), Manarul Sheikh (54) and Azfarul Sheikh (21). All are from Sulitala — which is very close to Jafrabad — and some other neighbouring villages in strife-hit Shamsherganj. Bengal Special Task Force officers claimed eight more suspects had been rounded up in Odisha, but this could not be immediately ascertained. According to sources, those detained worked as construction workers and labourers in Jharsuguda and had visited Jangipur during Eid. "Their mobile phones are being verified to ascertain their presence in Murshidabad on the day of the violence. Based on prima facie evidence, action will be taken," an STF officer said. The breakthroughs came after Ziaul, a resident of Sulitala Purbapara, was arrested from North Dinajpur's Chopra on Saturday. Till now, four persons have been arrested for the daylight murders of Haragobindo Das (70) and his son Chandan (44) on April 12. Ziaul is accused of conspiring and instigating a mob to carry out vandalism at the residence of the deceased. CCTV footage and mobile tower records confirmed his presence at the crime scene. Earlier, police arrested two brothers, Kalu Nadar and Dildar, and one Inzamam ul Haque, in connection with the incident.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
Bengal waqf violence: 2 brothers held from Jharsuguda in joint raid by Odisha & Bengal cops
1 2 Bhubaneswar/Jharsuguda/Kolkata: In a joint raid by Odisha and Bengal Police in Jharsuguda's Bandhabahal late on Sunday, police fired four rounds to stop two persons, both sons of Murshidabad double-murder prime accused Ziaul Sheikh, as they attempted to flee from police custody. Brothers Bani Israel (24) and Sefaul Haque (21) had returned to Jharsuguda, where they worked as construction workers, after the violence in Murshidabad. A locally manufactured pistol with two 7.62 mm bullets were found on Bani. Initially, they were detained and were being brought to the local police station when they tried to escape. Odisha IGP (Northern Range) Himanshu Kumar Lal said, "Bani and Sefaul attempted to flee from police custody. Our team fired four rounds in the air as warning shots to deter them. Due to the quick response of the police, both accused were successfully arrested." Along with Bani and Sefaul, six other suspects believed to be involved in the anti-waqf protests in Murshidabad, who had also returned to Odisha, were also being questioned by police. They would be brought back to Bengal late on Monday, a source said. Without going into the specifics citing the ongoing probe, Jawed Shamim, ADG (law & order), said, "They (the detainees) were involved in arson and rioting cases in Jafrabad and Betbona villages under Shamsherganj PS. They escaped to Odisha after the incident. Their involvement in the double murder case is also being verified. They are being brought back to Jangipur." The six detained, Odisha Police said, were identified as Babul Sk (24), Abdul Khalek (24), Saba Karim (25), Roni Sheikh (23), Manarul Sheikh (54) and Azfarul Sheikh (21). All are from Sulitala — which is very close to Jafrabad — and some other neighbouring villages in strife-hit Shamsherganj. Bengal Special Task Force officers claimed eight more suspects had been rounded up in Odisha, but this could not be immediately ascertained. According to sources, those detained worked as construction workers and labourers in Jharsuguda and had visited Jangipur during Eid. "Their mobile phones are being verified to ascertain their presence in Murshidabad on the day of the violence. Based on prima facie evidence, action will be taken," an STF officer said. The breakthroughs came after Ziaul, a resident of Sulitala Purbapara, was arrested from North Dinajpur's Chopra on Saturday. Till now, four persons have been arrested for the daylight murders of Haragobindo Das (70) and his son Chandan (44) on April 12. Ziaul is accused of conspiring and instigating a mob to carry out vandalism at the residence of the deceased. CCTV footage and mobile tower records confirmed his presence at the crime scene. Earlier, police arrested two brothers, Kalu Nadar and Dildar, and one Inzamam ul Haque, in connection with the incident.
Axios
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Meet Bani, the baby elephant movie star making her SLC debut
A short film about a baby elephant is premiering this week in Salt Lake. Why it matters: The film is a fundraiser for Wildlife SOS, a conservation group working to protect India's elephants. What's inside:"Tours for Tusks" chronicles the recovery of Bani, a 9-month-old Asian elephant found gashed up and paralyzed after she was hit by a train that collided with her herd last year. The event also features a talk and Q&A with Wildlife SOS co-founder Kartick Satyanarayan. Guests get popcorn and a drink. Monthly donors also get a beanie to match one that was custom-made for Bani. When & where: The movie starts at 6pm Thursday at Brewvies.
