Absolute Value of Romance

Just enjoy it!!!

Seriously, I haven't genuinely belly-laughed at a KDrama in ages, but this one has me cackling.

Why can't we just accept that not every KDrama needs to be a masterpiece with some earth-shattering plot? Some can just be simple, pure entertainment for the moment – light, a little cliché, and totally fun with zero strings attached.

This show tells a hilarious story about a high school BL web novel writer whose stories weren't exactly setting the world on fire. Then, BAM! Four super hot teachers transfer to her school. She decides to use them as her muses, whips up a BL novel about them, and boom it blows up, giving her the big break she'd only dreamed of. Of course, this leads to a whole bunch of wild events, but I won't spill all the tea to avoid spoilers!

This show is a fun, simple watch that's easy to follow. It's not a BL itself, to clarify but it shows glimpses into the writers novel bringing her fictional stories to life on screen. It has a lighthearted, old-school comedy vibe, reminiscent of sitcoms but without the laugh track it's just you laughing out loud.

The show features a fun and interesting female lead. While her bob haircut might initially seem like a turn-off, it actually adds to her overall quirkiness, which feels intentional and works well.

You'll find plenty of high school drama, relatable friendships, and engaging teacher student interactions.

It ended beautifully and no there wasn't romance between the teacher and student.

In short, this show is definitely worth watching. It's a refreshing reminder of the fun, simple shows we've been missing.

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The Beautiful Absurdity of Being a Teenager

Absolute Value of Romance is the kind of drama that quietly sneaks up on you and suddenly has you reminiscing about all the silly, embarrassing, and questionable things you did back in high school. It captures that awkward stage of life where every emotion feels bigger than it actually is, every secret feels life altering, and every crush feels like destiny. Watching it often felt like opening an old yearbook and cringing at your younger self, but with a smile on your face.

The story follows Yeo Eui Ju, a high school student by day and a BL web novel writer by night. Despite writing numerous novels, none of them have managed to gain much attention. Everything changes when a group of four handsome men moves into a house on her street. Eui Ju watches them on their balcony and, as any highly imaginative teenager might, immediately starts pairing them up in her head. The twist is that these men turn out to be the new teachers at her school: the aloof math prodigy Ga Woo Su, the gentle Korean literature teacher Yun Dong Ju, the warm but clumsy former athlete Jung Gi Jeon, and the mischievous Japanese teacher No Da Ju. At that point, Eui Ju's imagination practically enters overdrive.

Although she initially feels awkward about using her teachers as inspiration, the temptation proves too strong. Soon, she begins writing again, basing her characters directly on the teachers and even lifting some of their dialogue verbatim. It is honestly impressive how far a teenager's imagination can travel with the smallest amount of material. What makes Eui Ju so endearing is how human she feels. Anyone who has spent too much time daydreaming will probably recognize a bit of themselves in her. I certainly did. The only difference is that I was unfortunately not blessed with my own personal F4 of attractive teachers to inspire my fantasies.

To Eui Ju's surprise, her new novel becomes a huge success. Readers flock to it, downloads increase, and comments pour in. Naturally, she keeps writing. Things become even more complicated when Woo Su discovers what she has been doing. Initially confused and slightly weirded out by a genre that is completely foreign to him, he eventually decides to let her continue. As the story progresses, Eui Ju develops feelings for him after several moments where he ends up looking after her.

What I appreciate most is how carefully the drama handles this dynamic. Despite the premise, the relationship never feels like the type that would have people calling the popo. Instead, it is framed as what it really is: a student's innocent first crush on a teacher. From Woo Su's side, the narrative remains remarkably clear. He treats Eui Ju as a student and nothing more. He never encourages her feelings, never reciprocates, and never crosses any boundaries. There were moments when I found myself wondering whether he genuinely had no clue about her crush or whether he simply chose to redirect everything back into a teacher-student relationship. Either way, the drama never loses sight of where the line should be.

Beyond the romance, the drama shines in how accurately it captures the anxieties of adolescence. There are countless moments of secondhand embarrassment, both from Eui Ju's actions and from how much they reminded me of my own school days. The fear of having a secret exposed, the panic that follows every small mistake, the tendency to overthink every interaction, all of it feels surprisingly authentic. While the story never digs especially deep into its emotional arcs, it gives its characters enough depth to feel relatable. The conflicts remain relatively light, but they still resonate because they stem from experiences many people have lived through themselves.

One of the biggest questions I had while watching was how the drama would handle its ending. Teacher-student romance stories often walk a very delicate line, and I genuinely could not imagine an ending that would feel satisfying. Would they force a romance through with a time skip? Would they leave everything unresolved? Would they take the little sister route? Surprisingly, the ending ended up becoming one of the drama's greatest strengths.

Rather than turning Eui Ju's feelings into some grand, life defining romance, the story treats them as what they are: first love, puppy love, a fleeting crush that eventually becomes a cherished memory. It acknowledges the sincerity of her feelings without pretending they are meant to last forever. Most importantly, the teachers never play into those feelings. They continue treating their students as students, allowing Eui Ju to grow naturally and move forward. The resolution feels realistic, mature, and surprisingly touching. The snow symbolism in the final stretch adds just enough emotional weight to make the ending land beautifully.

In the end, Absolute Value of Romance is a cute, lighthearted coming of age drama filled with high school silliness, wild imaginations, and awkward memories. It delivers plenty of secondhand embarrassment, but it is the affectionate kind that makes you laugh while shaking your head at your younger self. More than anything, it reminds you of those fleeting moments from adolescence that seemed so important at the time. Looking back, they may have been ridiculous, but they were also undeniably precious.

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HAHAAHAHAHAHAH

FIRST OF ALL SHUT UP EVERYONE WHO HATES ON HER HAIR. I FREAKING LOVE THE HELL OUT OF IT. ITS SO CUTE AND MATCHES HER GOOFY CHARACTER.
So by the summary we all understand how the story is going to be, this is my first time writing a review so early on the story, but i felt this one deserves a one. The actors, the fl is so good and her acting is so nice, same goes to the other actors. Coming to to the plot, its very unique for a kdrama, i like how the writers tried something new apart from the old school, the plot although nothing fetish( which is good) but seems pretty realistic on the teen writer part, coming from the same shoes i can say its true that imagination sometimes run wild, but thats the charm of this drama. Haha. I really like how the ml (maths guy) was baffled by her scoring 4 marks in exam, and got obsessed into making her an ace. Hehe, i loved how she was the director who scolded her sir's character in her novel cause in real life he was an ass (not really but in a funny way) , but i must say he(the ml actor) got good acting skills like by how he portrayed his eyes getting soft whenever she was crying(or pretending to be) . Mainly i love this chaotic dynamics hehe. Now coming to the concerns, i hope its a non romance drama or if its so please let her be an graduate student then they must start really getting in that sector. Also i hope they don't ruin it by the last episodes by speeding the pace or something shit, let it be in this flow, perfect. Things i wish i could see as an possible ending, her being a famous novelist and her getting good results in her subject with the help of her maths teacher, and a affectionate smile from him being proud at the end (the best ending it could get) or something normal. Please no ones parents are dead or suicidal in this drama (already seen this shit) and let her be a successful writer please dont let the maths teacher ruin her novel. And mainly why does the korean literature teacher and P.E teacher have so much chemistry, wahh same goes for the ml and the korean literature teacher, (the korean literature teacher is a softieeee, love himmm😘), anyways till now very good AND IT MUST GO ON TILL THE END OR THE DIRECTOR BETTER START COUNTING YOUR DAYS.!...

UPDATE:
soo first of all to the director THANK YOU for not killing anyone or adding some unnecessary plotline to it and sticking with the original genre.
Secondly DAMNNNNN ITS SOO GOOD LIKE I LOVE ITTT. Mr Ga?! Jess the man you are so supportive of your students.. And to the other actors and actresses all of you did such a nice job, especially the actress of Euiju, no one could have pulled off the character more than herrr. Love herrr.
Coming about the novel plot its cringe but sooo funnily good. Love the actors of the teachers. ANDD LOVE EUIJU'S GROUP, HER FRIENDS, JENNY AND JENNY'S SEATMATE. Coming towards the ending, it was very much suited up to the drama genre. People who are not satisfied should know that even if it would have ended with both of them together it would have been very unethical, like the teacher student relationship. Um yeah about the other possibility yes it would have been good too with her graduating and then relationship but the raw emotion would not have been there, i like that part about this drama the open ending of it gives us a creative freedom to imagine further more. Do we need a second season? No. Its very much would not work in this case cause the whole season would have to be exaggerated in terms of it to happen so and the drama would loss its individuality but if done correctly there might be a chance. One thing we can surly ask for is to have Cha hakyoon and kim hyangi to act in another comedy romance drama cause yess THEIR CHEMISTRY IS TOO GOOD TO WASTE. So thats it, i loved it i hope you do too!

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A Refreshing Breath of Air

This drama has a very deep lore for people who are associated with Yaoi fandoms and have been watching asian dramas for long in general. On the surface it is a mere comedy drama but the writing is actually genius. I rarely rate anything a 10/10 actually but I think this one deserves it and let me explain why :

1. THE YAOI LORE : This drama took me back to the early japanese Yaoi where crazy good looking characters with extremely unrealistic desirable traits used to be created. This one using the classic 'F4' trope and the various Kabedon situations and the Yaoi tropes employed had me chuckling but also left me impressed. They were parodied well and were really funny but I never felt like they were mocking the genre. Although it was supposed to be caricaturish but they still treated the whole thing with respect and appreciation.

2. THE SIDE CHARACTERS : Each side character has a personality of its own and perfectly capable of existing as an Individual that does not need the main character to have a life of its own. They feel like real people and frankly if this was developed into more episodes they all will have a lot to contribute. This was the most impressive point of this drama. Be it her parents or other students they are all so well written. Although it is just a 16 episodes drama with each episode being half an hour long sp really its like an 8 episode mini-series but I feel like they really took their time to write this.

3. INTERESTING AND REFRESHING PREMISE : I did not skip a single second of this drama. I was not bored for even a moment. I don't even remember when that happened the last time while watching an asian drama. I would not say thats its a masterpiece but it is genuinely the best thing I have seen in last 2 years.

4. INSPIRATIONAL : 'The coming of Age' factor is really heavy in this one. The teacher - student relationship is genuinely heart touching and by the end of the series I felt like picking up back on Writing as a hobby that I left a long time back. This drama left me weirdly emotional on many parts and I was surprised by the depth of it because I did not delve into this expecting that.

ALL I WANNA SAY IS I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS DRAMA AND I WILL DEFINITELY REWATCH THIS MORE THAN ONCE !!!!

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Could've been, would've been but didn't

The story is very different from the usual plot. A student writing a bl novel about her teachers that gets famous. The plot is unique and it grabs the attention in the first few episodes. However my problem lies with they added way too many taboos. Initially I thought they dressed eui ju in a comic way with a fun haircut to keep the romance between teacher and student away. I was okay with the fact that a student let her imagination run wild and created a novel out of it. It is acceptable as long as the real people is not hurt. But her homeroom teacher supporting it was not it. He could've guided her about how to use inspiration into creativity, yet he kept this going and that's where things started to go wrong. Then eui ju's developing feelings for her teacher ... students can have a little crush but it's the teacher's duty to keep the boundaries but they kept the lines blurry till the end. And that unnecessary eye problem at the end?? what is the purpose what I even watched it for I really don't know. I have tried to enjoy it with an open mind but when you are dealing with sensitive topics I expect more careful handling

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ABSOLUTE GEM!

first of all, if you were avoiding this drama because of a potential teacher-student relationship like I was initially, there isn’t one. I repeat,

THERE IS NO TEACHER-STUDENT ROMANCE IN HERE!!

so please go ahead and give this a watch, because you’re missing out on this absolute gem! I can’t remember the last time a kdrama made me laugh this much.

I mainly started watching this for Cha Hak Nyeon (N from VIXX) and Jaehyun from (N.Flying). I went in with zero expectations, but I was very pleasantly surprised by how entertaining it is! now that the drama has finished airing, i will go ahead and tag this as my one of my most favorite kdrama of 2026 so far. from the beginning till the end this stayed entertaining. although I do wish the focus stayed on comedy throughout the second half of the drama as well.

so, this is the story of a regular high school student who writes web novels. when a group of 4 very handsome teachers join the school, she gets hit by inspiration to write a BL novel about them. she uses her real life scenarios and applies them into the story. and it’s freaking HILARIOUS. every single scene she imagines is just so funny. i lost count of how many times it made me laugh out loud😂

I love the dynamics between the teachers and the students. the sports teacher is the most encouraging and sweetest teacher ever! the literature teacher is also so sweet. the Japanese language teacher is cheeky and always joking with the students. meanwhile, the math teacher, the nerdiest and strictest - even though he’s always beefing with his students (especially Euiju) he has the students’ best interest at heart.

Euiju is such an entertaining character to watch! I know a lot of people are bothered by her hairstyle. tbh, i was too when i first watched the trailer. but once i started watching the drama, it didn’t even bother me as much. if anything, it added to her charm and amplified the goofiness of her character.

can i just say how incredibly handsome N (maths teacher) looks in this drama? 😍 this made me fall in love with him all over again🥹

also, the fact that his name is “Ga Woo Su”, which is a wordplay on the famous mathematician Gauss, this is just brilliant 😂 as a university student currently majoring in math, this just makes me appreciate this even more🤣 another wordplay is the FL’s best friend’s name : Choi Go Ya, which in hangeul is “최고야“ which basically means “the best"😂 I’m not sure if this was intentional or a coincidence, but my guess would be the former lol.

with how disappointing kdramas have been for me lately, this was such a breath of fresh air. for the first time in ages, i was genuinely excited for an ongoing kdrama, eagerly waiting for every Friday to come so that I can watch the episodes asap. my Fridays were full of excitement and laughter because of them! now that it’s over, I will miss them dearly🥹

if you’re looking for a light hearted, funny and enjoyable drama, please give this a shot! you will not be disappointed 💕

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I need season 2

I’m going to keep this review short and sweet.

This is the kind of story that feels slightly… strange — and yet, somehow, that’s exactly how it should be. The plot is like a train wreck you can’t look away from — in the best way possible. I just couldn’t stop watching. It’s a playful, unconventional story that fully embraces its chaos and creativity. I laughed, I loved, I cried, I cringed — and I’d do it all over again.

Did I mention I liked it?
I absolutely adored this one.

Take a typical Korean drama. Add a teen who’s a fan of BL novels, four new teachers at an all-girls school who are treated like K-pop idols, a supportive group of friends, a few girls in love, and a few who are jealous. Then throw in a secret writer of BL stories inspired by his teachers. It shouldn’t work, but somehow, it does.

The story embraces chaos in the most delightful way, delivering a quirky and unpredictable plot with energetic pacing. The cast is funny and compelling, and the music fits the tone perfectly.

There’s also a very funny Pythagoras and an annoying little brother who loves Coca-Cola.

Most of all, though, I love when a show tackles lies and gets it right. It reminds us how important it is to be honest, admit our mistakes, and face the consequences.

In the end, this drama feels like pure chaos, but beneath all the comedy and ridiculous situations, there’s a story about friendship, honesty, growing up, and learning how messy people can be.

It may not be perfect, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. This was the kind of show that made me smile and one I’d happily dive back into all over again.

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My Absolute Value of Romance = This Drama!!

Gosh...just where do I start??

Some dramas, you seek them out. Some other dramas find you when you most need them and leave an impression so big, you know you will inadvertently compare every new show you watch with it.

Absolute Value of Romance is definitely the latter for me. Carrying me through two of the heaviest months of my life, this show has been the reason I looked forward to my weekends. It feels bittersweet to finally see it finish but what a journey it has been!

From story to pacing to the performances, theme and OST, everything kept getting better every week, and to maintain not just consistency but to keep getting better and better with every new episode over a 16 episode stretch is not an easy feat. But this drama managed to do that, no excuses, and to me, that feels like witchcraft considering I usually do not watch high school themed shows unless someone is chasing another violently with a box cutter.

And as far as high school themed dramas or any drama for that matter goes, this show has one of the most unique premises I've come across. To feature a high school student who writes BLs for a hobby and is using her teachers as her muses for her new fiction novel featuring men in love with each other takes guts, but then to do that this tastefully is nothing short of brilliance from the makers and cast. To handle a subject like this with lightheartedness could not have been easy because every joke is inevitably walking a thin line between humor and offense. And this drama doesn't slip once. Like I said, witchcraft ✨️

Kim Hyangi as Yeo Euiju is truly the star of the show. She shines in every single moment, her knack for humor and the warmth and sincerity she brings to Euiju is one of the biggest reasons this drama stands out. Truly a phenomenal actress who is bound for greatness!

Cha Hakyeon as Ga U Su made me wish for a teacher like him when I was a student. Not only is he gorgeous, but the passion he brings to his job and the way he respects his students going to any length to see them succeed was super inspiring. The cat and mouse dynamic between Euiju and him are only made more interesting by the natural chemistry between them. The drama excels in showing Ga U Su as the swoonworthy math teacher he is. The maturity, acceptance and respect he shows to his students was attractive enough that I couldn't blame Euiju, an adolescent who was witnessing her first example of what masculine goodness can look like, for eventually falling for him like anyone would have.

But do not be mistaken. This is not a show about a teacher x student romance. In fact, all the teachers in this show exercise very clear boundaries with their students even when the students make their awkward moves. If you've been through adolescence yourself, you'd know that feeling attraction for someone older and more mature and stable than you is a normal part of growing up, so please approach it with an open mind.

There are so many moments that stand out in this show, like the way Euiju sorts garbage in a dumpster truck just to find Ga U Su's glasses she dumped in it before realizing he had a serious eye condition and couldn't function normally without them, or the moment when Ga U Su gives Euiju the best advice he possibly could have in a moment when Euiju's entire life feels like it's crumbling in front of her, or the way Euiju finally makes her confession to Ga U Su in the only language he will understand, and that's math! She writes her feelings in a formula and let's him calculate it haha! He obviously doesn't accept but I couldn't have thought of a better way for that scene to play out. When she said that her absolute value of romance was him, I literally swooned, not because I was cheering for their relationship but merely from a technical confession analysis standpoint. It was a genius creative decision because it completely aligns with the theme of the show: her using her strength in writing to communicate to someone in a language they can understand, which was in this case, math. 

All the moments of friendship also stand out. It was so refreshing to see a high school story where the kids weren't violently bullying each other but instead were genuinely supportive. Even misunderstandings were resolved with the innocence of adolescence. The four teachers have their own bond, long term friends who happen to share the same profession and are roommates. Their unconditional support of each other was also a delight to watch every week.

There is so much more that I can say about this show but I think this is one of those dramas that's best experienced for yourself.

At its core, this is a story of friendship, what it means to have good mentorship in your life from caring adults, and the awkwardness and hilarity that naturally come out of a coming of age story about young girls who learn to find confidence and purpose within themselves and each other.

I truly wish viewers who are willing to go into a show woth open mind give this show a chance. I also recommend this for viewers who enjoy absurd comedy, and a whole lot of heart in their dramas.

Thank you to the makers! My Absolute Value of Romance has been your drama these past 8 weeks :")

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Is there any absolute answer? Regardless watch it for friendship, laughs, and a LOTS of chaos!

⚠️Disclaimer: This drama is 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝘼 𝘽𝙇. So don't dive into it expecting something it's not. Also, there's no direct romance. It's free from any problematic things that you can think of. This is the kind of spoiler you need to know before you watch the drama because some people were reluctant to watch because of certain topics.

If you’re looking for a K-drama that’s like a warm hug sprinkled with awkward moments and a dash of teenage chaos, Absolute Value of Romance is THAT drama! This gem followed Yeo Eui Ju, a high schooler who’s as average as they come—but when the night falls and her secret life kicks in! Think of her as your everyday girl with a not-so-everyday twist, navigating the wild roller-coaster of love, friendship, and those cringe-worthy moments we all secretly enjoy.

Eui Ju’s world gets delightfully complicated when she crosses paths with Ga Woo Su, played by the ever-charming Cha Hak Yeon. Idk why I didn't notice him before. Man, he can act. What a versatile actor! He is that guy who’s effortlessly cool but somehow manages to be adorably awkward at the same time—basically the human equivalent of a cat trying to act like a lion. And their chemistry? Electric enough to power a small city, but also sweet enough to make you want to binge-watch with a box of popcorn lol! This drama is so eventful that you can't skip any minute. Each and every episode will leave you with new discoveries which is enough to keep you seated till the end.

Woosu and his teacher friends also his roommates as the supporting cast added layers of fun and heartwarming moments, making every episode feel like a reunion with your funniest and most supportive friends. The drama’s quirky plot twists will keep you guessing, but it’s the genuine moments of vulnerability and growth that stick with you long after the credits roll. The scenes of Euiju writing and imagining her novel ideas correlating with her teachers were just hilarious.Euiju and Woosu embarrassing themselves and still trying to look cool was the best part. It's intentionally over-the-top but super fun to watch! But it's not only fun but heartwarming too. There were times when it left the audience baffled with their kind choices and showed the real side of characters.

One thing that I can't enough praise is its OSTs. They were awesome! They added upbeat youthful vibe to the storyline. My personal favourites are "Real Fantasy" and "Sweet & Sour (male ver.)". I can totally see myself listening them again and again!

What made this drama stand out was its perfect balance of humour and heart. It’s not just about the butterflies and first kisses...it’s about the messy, beautiful bittersweet journey of Euiju figuring out who she is and what she really wants to do in her life.
I wouldn't have rated this high until I watched the last episode till the end of it. I'm so happy and satisfied with it that I can't explain my happiness enough. I loved every single minute of this drama. It's sad that I have to say goodbye to my weekly dose of dopamine. But all good things must come to an end.

So, if you’re ready for a show that’ll make you laugh out loud, swoon shamelessly, and maybe even cringe a little (in the best way possible >.<), this drama is a must-watch! It is like that friend who’s a little weird, totally lovable, and always there to remind you that love is messy, magical, and absolutely worth it!!!

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School Life And First Crushes

It is genuinely fun and adorable. It was so easy to mess up this plot but fortunately they didn't. Our main character is a high school student whose hobby is writing boy love fiction online. She isn't very successful but she suddenly starts drawing inspiration from 4 young and handsome teachers that join her school. Innocent words turn into thrilling, heart-fluttering romance and our young talent with an overactive imagination starts gaining more readership than she ever anticipated.

The moments acted out by the teachers in her fantasy are such a wonderful contrast to the more serious personalities of her teachers in real life. But those scenarios were a blast to watch! Just when you thought this will turn boring soon, the show introduces new twists in the plot. The show deals with lots of realistic moments like friendships, crushes, jealousy, and heads of institutions that are simply killjoys.

Though the later episodes are more serious than fun, it was a pleasant watch. The final song was cute and gave the actors all a nice send off. It was a great coming of age story.

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