Crash Course in Romance Episode 12 dives deep into the mystery section of the series and offers a new revelation into Choi Chi-yeol’s personal life. The series takes a slight break from the usual romance and shifts to a darker tone, while addressing the identity of the student murderer. Moreover, the plot of the Kdrama series revolves around a slow-burning romance between a side dish store owner and a star math instructor. Notably, the Kdrama also takes over tvN’s Saturday-Sunday 9:10 KST time slot previously occupied by Alchemy of Souls.
Crash Course in Romance Episode 12 has a total runtime of 70 minutes.
Netflix describes the series as
A MOTHER WITH A HEART OF GOLD NAVIGATES THE CUTTHROAT WORLD OF PRIVATE EDUCATION WHEN HER DAUGHTER TRIES TO JOIN A CELEBRITY MATH INSTRUCTOR’S CLASS.
-Crash Course in Romance Episode 12 Recap Contains Spoilers-
Episode 12 of the Kdrama starts with the aftermath of Sun-jae’s brother’s arrest. Followed by Nam and Choi trying to comfort Sun-jae, who is struggling to come to terms with the situation. Meanwhile, the episode presents a romantic glossary of Nam and Choi’s relationship, showing their adorable behaviour as they text each other.
The plot of the Kdrama series takes a turn as Choi receives a suspicious hint about his assistant’s involvement with his past trauma. Moreover, the well-intentioned assistant is revealed to be so obsessed with Choi’s goodwill that he is willing to eliminate Nam from his life. Thereby providing a context for the attack that occurred in the first episode.
As the competitive mothers start gossiping about Sun-jae’s family, Nam’s niece also becomes occupied with her new crush. The episode then returns to the investigation part, revealing the true nature of Choi’s assistant.
Sun-jae’s brother’s arrest is a central theme throughout the episode, with the characters struggling to comprehend the events. The competitive mothers add to the drama by gossiping about the situation, further complicating matters. Additionally, Sun-jae’s new crush provides a love interest for the teenager, adding another romantic subplot in the series.
Even though Nam and Choi’s relationship is highlighted in this episode, their romance doesn’t become the central force. Although It showcases their love and dedication to each other, that has been developing right from the start. However, the assistant’s obsession with Choi’s goodwill threatens their relationship, along with Nam’s safety.
In the end, the episode ends on a cliffhanger, with an attack being planned on Nam while she is outside her side dish store. Leaving us wondering about the fate of the much-loved protagonist.
Crash Course in Romance Episode 12 Review
The latest episode of the Kdrama series delves deeper into the subplot of the show, while also offering a glimpse into the romantic aspect of Nam and Choi’s relationship. The episode initiates with the couple missing each other and communicating through texts, displaying a cute and charming aspect of their love life. Despite being adults, they still act like teenagers in love, which makes for an endearing sight.
However, amidst all the romantic moments, Choi receives a series of suspicions. This provides a glimpse into the larger plot of the show and centres it around the investigation of the student murderer.
As the episode progresses, it becomes evident that Choi’s assistant is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure that Nam stays away from Choi’s life. This revelation adds a new layer of intrigue to the show, while also offering some much-needed depth to Choi’s character.
Moreover, the cliffhanger adds a sense of urgency and drama to the show, which will undoubtedly keep us hooked and eager to watch the upcoming episode.
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You can stream Crash Course in Romance Episode 12 on Netflix. Let us know your thoughts about it in the comment section below. Meanwhile, you can read our review of the previous episode below.
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