‘Crash Course in Romance’ Criticized for Kim Young Joo’s Sudden Confession to Kim Jae Woo

Amid “Crash Course in Romance’s” skyrocketing viewership ratings, the drama received a backlash for its latest episode, featuring the unexpected love line between Kim Young Joo and Kim Jae Woo.

Here’s what exactly happened.

Kim Young Joo’s Confession to Nam Jae Woo Anger Viewers

In “Crash Course in Romance” episode 12, which aired on February 19, viewers were disappointed by the sudden change of plot between the characters Kim Young Joo and Nam Jae Woo.

Lee Bong Ryun and Oh Eui Sik play the roles of the said characters, respectively. In particular, after their work at the Banchan store, Young Joo and Jae Woo decided to drink at the snack bar.

In the scene, the female character was being honest about how lonely she was. As someone who has never been in a romantic relationship, Kim Young Joo asked Jae Woo if she was a decent person. In response, he answered yes.

Later on, the lady confessed straightforwardly to Jae Woo, who was picking up the side dish at that time, took a bite of it meant they are finally dating.

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Shocked by her confession, Nam Jae Woo put down the food he was about to eat and said, “That’s gross.” He reminded Kim Young Joo that she is Nam Haeng Seon’s friend and like a sister and a family to him. So, to think that she’ll be his girlfriend was a weird feeling for Jae Woo.

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‘Crash Course in Romance’ Criticized for Kim Young Joo’s Sudden Confession to Kim Jae Woo

Viewers React To Latest ‘Crash Course in Romance’ Episode

After the episode aired, viewers criticized the sudden flow of events in the series and shared various reactions toward it.

Here’s what people are saying about Kim Young Joo’s confession to Nam Jae Woo:

“I don’t agree with this love line.”

“Why do they suddenly make Kim Young Joo an old and desperate woman who is crazy about men?”

“It is a gross and unbelievable situation.”

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‘Crash Course in Romance’ Criticized for Kim Young Joo’s Sudden Confession to Kim Jae Woo

The audience was not satisfied with how Kim Young Joo’s character changed while the drama was ongoing. Given that she and Nam Jae Woo are already like family to each other, viewers can’t digest the sudden shift in Young Joo’s gesture towards the brother of her best friend.

Now that there are only two weeks left before “Crash Course in Romance” comes to an end, many are still hoping for a better twist between the characters in the drama.

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What can you say about the unexpected and potential romance between Kim Young Joo and Nam Jae Woo? Share your thoughts/replies in the comments!

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Shai Collins wrote this.