‘Absolute Value of Romance’ is a teen comedy series about a high school girl who writes romance novels featuring handsome teachers and finds herself entangled with them in real life. As the story unfolds, it is gaining popularity for several key “stan-worthy” points.
The first highlight is definitely the shocking visual transformation between reality and the novel. The real-life teachers, when transformed into characters in the girl’s novel, showcase daring styles beyond imagination. Son Jung-hyuk (playing Jung Ki-jeon) creates a fatal vibe by pairing a suit with no shirt and a chain necklace, while Cha Hak-yeon (playing Ga Woo-su) dominates the screen with an intense red leather coat and a unique hairstyle. This glamorous twist for the “wannabe” teachers is giving viewers a fresh shock.
Cha Hak-yeon recently shared in an interview that this project marked the most daring visual transformation since his debut, showing his burning passion for acting.
Above all, the biggest draw is the “gap” of the lead, Yeo Ui-ju. At school, she is just an ordinary student hiding the fact that she serializes novels, but the moment she switches to her author persona, “Lee Muk,” she transforms into a “cider bomber” who writes bold narratives. Watching her playfully take revenge on her teachers through her characters and cutely explode with pride as an author gives viewers a sense of vicarious satisfaction and catharsis.
Armed with fresh imagination and stylish direction, the teen rom-com ‘Absolute Value of Romance’ is released exclusively on Coupang Play every Friday at 8 PM.
