‘Crash Course in Romance’ Being Compared to ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ — Here’s Why

K-dramas “Crash Course in Romance” and “When the Camellia Blooms” both received enthusiastic responses from the viewers. Now, the two are being compared to each other. Here’s why.

What Makes ‘Crash Course in Romance’ & ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ Similar?

According to Nate, the ongoing Netflix series “Crash Course in Romance” is being compared to KBS2’s “When the Camellia Blooms” since premiere. It has been said that there are similarities between the two dramas.

In particular, they became similar to each other as it marked the comeback of two K-drama queens, Jeon Do Yeon and Gong Hyo Jin. Both actresses also play single mothers who remain optimistic in life and do not lose positive energy even in difficult times. Further, their characters provide healing and love for their family.

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The significant similarity is that the added suspense to the romantic series.

To recall, in “When the Camellia Blooms,” the serial killer harasses Dong Baek (Gong Hyo Jin), who is the only witness and survivor, and even kills her friend Hyang Mi.

As the story progressed, it was revealed that the culprit was Heung Sik, one of their neighbors. He made viewers sweat with his eerie behavior.

Contrast Between Jeon Do Yeon & Gong Hyo Jin’s K-Dramas

On the other hand, the contrast between the two dramas also occurred. If in “When the Camellia Blooms,” the culprit was a third figure who did not have a close relationship with the main character, in “Crash Course in Romance,” the speculated mastermind behind the mysterious murders is Ji Dong Hui, who is the closest person to the main character Choi Chi Yeol.

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Nevertheless, both Korean dramas are beautifully written, and their respective lineups of actors also brilliantly brought their characters to life.

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What To Anticipate From ‘Crash Course in Romance’

Since the drama is already coming to an end, the interest of the public is now focused on the relationship between Choi Chi Yeol and his assistant Ji Dong Hui. The audience also anticipates the romance between the characters of Nam Hae Yi, Lee Sun Jae (Lee Chae Min), and Seo Geon Hu (Lee Min Jae).

In the previous episode, Seo Geon Hu already expressed his feelings toward Nam Hae Yi (Roh Yoon Seo) in front of the class. Meanwhile, Sun Jae, who is having a family problem, is also being triggered to finally say his true intention towards Hae Yi.

Catch “Crash Course in Romance” every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 P.M (KST) on tvN and Netflix.

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Shai Collins wrote this.