Love Revolution (web series)

Not to be confused with Revolutionary Love.
Love Revolution
Promotional poster
Hangul
연애혁명
Genre
Based onLove Revolution
by 232
Developed byKakao M Digital Content Studio
Screenplay byKwak Kyung-yoon
Directed bySeo Joo-wan
Starring
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
  • Lee Young-suk (Kakao M)
  • You Jung-hoon (Merry Christmas)
ProducerSong Jay-young (Kakao M)
Running time20 mins
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseSeptember 1 (2020-09-01) –
December 27, 2020 (2020-12-27)

Love Revolution (Korean: 연애혁명; RR: Yeonaehyeongmyeong) is a South Korean streaming television series starring Park Ji-hoon, Lee Ruby, Kim Young-hoon, Jung Da-eun, Im Da-young, Ko Chan-bin and Ahn Do-gyu.[1][2] Based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name, it aired on KakaoTV and Naver series every Thursday and Sunday for 30 episodes, starting from September 1 to December 27, 2020.

It is also available exclusively with multi-languages subtitles on iQIYI in South East Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau,[3] streaming at the same time in South Korea, and on Viki for other countries.[4]

Synopsis

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17-year-old Gong Joo-young (Park Ji-hoon), a cute and lovable high school student, falls deeply in love at first sight with the pretty but standoffish Wang Ja-rim (Lee Ruby). Thinking they are destined for each other, Joo-young perseveres in winning her heart, while Ja-rim is almost always annoyed with his gaudy displays of affection.

Cast

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Main cast

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a student of Class 1-2 of Isam Information High School; Ja-rim's boyfriend. An outgoing and jolly boy, Joo-young falls deeply in love with Ja-rim at first sight, and he fancifully surmises that he and Ja-rim are destined to be together on the premise of the many trivial circumstances surrounding them. Through his sincere, albeit gaudy, displays of affection, he perseveres in winning Ja-rim's heart despite her apparent coldness towards him.
a student of Class 1-3 of Isam Information High School; Joo-young's girlfriend. In contrast to Joo-young, Ja-rim has a reticent and standoffish personality. She is also pretty and is popular among her peers. She is annoyed by Joo-young's advances though she never hates him. After weeks of ignoring Joo-young, she finally accepts him as her boyfriend. She insists that Joo-young not be noisy, showy and intimately close with her, though her temperament towards him slowly softens as time passes.
a student of Class 1-3 of Isam Information High School; Joo-young's best friend. A popular student among their peers, Kyung-woo has long bangs that covers his left eye. He jokes around and is friendly despite his cold and sharp appearance. He later harbors feelings for Ja-rim, but, for Joo-young's sake, he hides it and goes out instead with Ye-seul.
  • Jung Da-eun as Yang Min-ji
a student of Class 1-3 of Isam Information High School; Ja-rim's best friend. Min-ji secretly helps Joo-young win Ja-rim's heart. She harbors feelings towards Kyung-woo.
a student of Class 1-3 of Isam Information High School; Ja-rim's best friend. Despite her love for food, Ah-ram is athletic and skilled at fighting.
  • Ko Chan-bin as Kim Byung-hoon
a student of Class 1-2 of Isam Information High School; Joo-young's close friend. Byung-hoon has a cheerful personality and is the mood-maker among their friends.
a student of Class 1-3 of Isam Information High School; Joo-young's close friend. Kyung-min is a bespectacled boy who also tends to joke around.

Supporting cast

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  • Kim Seung-hee as Hong Jin-hee
a student of Class 1-3 of Isam Information High School and Ja-rim's close friend.
Dean of Isam Information High School and homeroom teacher of Class 1-2.
homeroom teacher of Class 1-3 of Isam Information High School.
Ah-ram's junior athlete at the fitness center. Ji-soo has a crush on Ah-ram.
  • Lee Seo-yeon as Wang Byeol-lim
Ja-rim's younger sister
a senior student at Isam Information High School who attempts to seduce Joo-young away from Ja-rim
  • Kwak Hee-joo as Jung Sang-hoon
Joo-young and Kyung-woo's middle school acquaintance. Sang-hoon has a crush on Min-ji.
  • Nam Kyu-hee as Bang Ye-seul
a student of Isam Information High School and Kyung-woo's former girlfriend. Ye-seul has a crush on Kyung-woo, and she becomes his girlfriend not knowing his true feelings. She breaks up with Kyung-woo when she realizes he does not truly love her.
  • Kim Young-jae as Choi Jung-woo
a worker in a gaming shop. Jung-woo courted Ja-rim when she was in middle school.

Special appearance

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the school nurse of Isam Information High School
Kyung-woo's former girlfriend in middle school.

Episodes

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The following table contains the episodes of the series:[6]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"A Princess and a Prince... We are Destined for Each Other?"
Transliteration: "Gongjuwa wangja, urin unmyeong(?)iya" (Korean: 공주와 왕자, 우린 운명(?)이야)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonSeptember 1, 2020 (2020-09-01)
On the first day of school, high school freshman Joo-young falls deeply in love at first sight with the pretty but aloof Ja-rim and thinks they are destined for one another.
2"Love Is... All About Timing"
Transliteration: "Sarangeun... taimingiji?!" (Korean: 사랑은... 타이밍이지?!)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonSeptember 3, 2020 (2020-09-03)
Joo-young surprises Ja-rim with loads of lollipops on White Day. Ja-rim gets annoyed as Joo-young keeps on following her and asking for her number.
3"What Happened on the Day of the Retreat"
Transliteration: "Geunal suryeonhoe-eseo saenggin il" (Korean: 그날 수련회에서 생긴 일)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonSeptember 10, 2020 (2020-09-10)
Joo-young, Kyung-woo and Byung-hoon prepare for a dance number at the school retreat talent show. When students arrive at the retreat's venue, Joo-young suddenly goes missing.
4"The Confession at the Retreat"
Transliteration: "Suryeonhoe gobaek (Go Back) sageon" (Korean: 수련회 고백(GO BACK) 사건)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonSeptember 17, 2020 (2020-09-17)
Joo-young publicly confesses to Ja-rim at the talent show.
5"Don't Sympathize With Me"
Transliteration: "Nal dongjeonghaji maseyo" (Korean: 날 동정하지 마세요)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonSeptember 24, 2020 (2020-09-24)
Joo-young overhears Ja-rim telling her friends she went along with Joo-young's public confession because she pitied him. Hurt by her words, Joo-young keeps on whining to his friends not to pity him.
6"The Outcome of a "Let's Date" on Rose Day"
Transliteration: "Rojeudei 'sagwija'ui gyeolmareun?" (Korean: 로즈데이 '사귀자'의 결말은?)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonOctober 1, 2020 (2020-10-01)
Joo-young decides to formally confess to Ja-rim and ask her to be his girlfriend on Rose Day. A female senior tries to stop Joo-young from going out with Ja-rim.
7"They Say Your Grades Fall When You Start Dating"
Transliteration: "Yeonaehamyeon seongjeogi tteoreojindaneunde" (Korean: 연애하면 성적이 떨어진다는데♥)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonOctober 8, 2020 (2020-10-08)
Joo-young is in ecstasy when Ja-rim finally accepts him as her boyfriend, but she remains as cold as before. Ja-rim flat out rejects Joo-young's date plans and reminds him of their upcoming exams.
8Transliteration: "Seounhami ssahyeottda. Uri sagwineun sai maja?" (Korean: 서운함이 쌓였다. 우리 사귀는 사이 맞아?)Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonOctober 15, 2020 (2020-10-15)
Joo-young manages to get angry at Ja-rim and complains for being treated so badly.
9"An Unexpected Date, An Unexpected Party"
Transliteration: "Tteutbakkui deiteu, tteutbakkui pati" (Korean: 뜻밖의 데이트, 뜻밖의 파티)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonOctober 18, 2020 (2020-10-18)
Kyung-woo's friends discover that he is working in a café and is popular among female customers. They pay him a visit one day, unknowing that it is Byung-hoon's birthday. Byung-hoon innocently assumes they are preparing a surprise for him.
10"What Happened in the Valley"
Transliteration: "Gyegogeseo saenggin il" (Korean: 계곡에서 생긴 일)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonOctober 22, 2020 (2020-10-22)
Joo-young, Ja-rim and their friends go on a trip to Byung-hoon's countryside home. When they get thirsty while harvesting chilies, Joo-young goes to fetch water but returns drunk after not being able to stop himself from drinking alcohol.
11Transliteration: "Sseomi heureuneun gyegogyeohaeng" (Korean: 썸이 흐르는 계곡여행)Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonOctober 25, 2020 (2020-10-25)
Before going home, Joo-young, Ja-rim and their friends clean Byung-hoon's grandparents' house and have fun for the last time. Ja-rim tries to make hangover soup for Joo-young.
12"Happy Joo-young Day"
Transliteration: "Happy juyeong day" (Korean: HAPPY 주영 DAY)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonOctober 29, 2020 (2020-10-29)
Joo-young goes out for a date with Ja-rim, who is unknowing that it is Joo-young's birthday.
13"Humidity at 99%, A Bad Feeling"
Transliteration: "Seupdo 99% bulgilhan yegam" (Korean: 습도 99% 불길한 예감)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 1, 2020 (2020-11-01)
Joo-young asks Ja-rim to cheer for him in a recreational basketball match with Jung-woo. Ja-rim meets Jung-woo and runs away in surprise. A misunderstanding ensues and Ja-rim finds it hard to explain to Joo-young the truth of her past with Jung-woo.
14"It's Sunny After The Rain. We Need To Talk."
Transliteration: "Bi on dwi malgeum. Uriegen daehwaga piryohae." (Korean: 비 온 뒤 맑음. 우리에겐 대화가 필요해)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 5, 2020 (2020-11-05)
Joo-young receives a call from Min-ji. The day after, Joo-young goes to play basketball with Jung-woo in casual attire and behaving strangely.
15"Save every little bit to love Ja-rim: Discount Date"
Transliteration: "Tikkeul moa jarim sarang: Diseukaunteu deiteu" (Korean: 티끌 모아 자림 사랑♡ 디스카운트 데이트)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 8, 2020 (2020-11-08)
Joo-young has an upcoming weekend date with Ja-rim but he discovers that his allowance is running out.
16"Festival"
Transliteration: "Chukje" (Korean: 축제)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
In the school festival, Class 1-3 becomes a customer magnet with their café and picture taking with the most famous students of their class, Kyung-woo and Ja-rim. Byung-hoon, Joo-young and their classmates carries out a hilarious plan to steal Class 1-3's customers and save Class 1-2's face.
17"Kyung-woo Is Missing"
Transliteration: "Gyeongu eomneun sanghwang" (Korean: 경우 없는 상황)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 15, 2020 (2020-11-15)
After an encounter with middle school acquaintances, Kyung-woo suddenly goes missing for two days. He returns to school but has become hostile to Joo-young. To find out what could have happened to him, Joo-young and the remaining friends talk about Kyung-woo and Joo-young's middle school past.
18"Kyung-woo's Story"
Transliteration: "Gyeongu iyagi" (Korean: 경우 이야기)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)
Kyung-woo realizes he mistakenly thought Joo-young betrayed him by spilling the truth of his long bangs. He reflects on their friendship and apologizes to him.
19"Shy boy"
Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 22, 2020 (2020-11-22)
Ja-rim accidentally sees Joo-young naked. Joo-young becomes embarrassed and stays away from Ja-rim. Kyung-woo starts having feelings for Ja-rim but he goes to hang out with Ye-seul instead.
20"When Kyung-woo Studies"
Transliteration: "Gyeonguga gongbureul haneun gyeongu" (Korean: 경우가 공부를 하는 경우)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 26, 2020 (2020-11-26)
Class 1-3 remains in last place during exams because of Kyung-woo's low scores owing to his laziness in studying. Kyung-woo's friends and the entire Class 1-3 force him to study in order to save the class' face.
21"How tall are you?"
Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonNovember 29, 2020 (2020-11-29)
Joo-young, the shortest among their circle of friends, notices Ja-rim's growth spurt and worries she might overtake him. He scrambles to gain height by doing all sorts of exercises and eating height-related foods.
22"Ah-ram's Fleeting Glory"
Transliteration: "Ramgailmong" (Korean: 람가일몽)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
The students of Isam Information High School become hooked to playing milk caps (ttakji) using chicken coupons. Ah-ram gets the hang of it and begins to take the lead. Tasting glory, she challenges Kyung-woo, who has defeated many of his peers, to a match.
23"Double Date's Temperature Difference"
Transliteration: "Deobeuldeiteu ondocha" (Korean: 더블데이트 온도차)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 6, 2020 (2020-12-06)
Joo-young ponders about having little "skinship" with Ja-rim compared to other couples. Kyung-woo's relationship with Ye-seul is put to the test when they go to a double date with Joo-young and Ja-rim at Lotte World.
24"The Lunch From Your Nightmares"
Transliteration: "Jiogeseo on dosirak" (Korean: 지옥에서 온 도시락)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 10, 2020 (2020-12-10)
The cafeteria is under emergency repairs, so Ja-rim decides to pack lunch for her and Joo-young despite being a lamentable cook. Min-ji goes out with her admirer Sang-hoon, but she learns later on that her crush Kyung-woo has broken up with Ye-seul.
25"If You Study, Your Future Spouse Will Change"
Transliteration: "Gongbureul hamyeon miraeui bae-ujaga bakkwinda" (Korean: 공부를 하면 미래의 배우자가 바뀐다)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 13, 2020 (2020-12-13)
Fearing his mother's wrath, Byung-hoon decides to skip playing games and study for the exams, but his attention is diverted when she meets and gets attracted to a pretty college girl at the library. Ji-soo confesses his feelings to Ah-ram.
26"Room Party, Truth Game"
Transliteration: "Bangppati jinsilgeim" (Korean: 방빠티 진실게임)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 17, 2020 (2020-12-17)
Joo-young's grades dropped, prompting his mother to tell him to move out from his apartment and live with his parents once again. His friends decide to hold a send off party for Joo-young.
27"A Ghost Story in Isam Information High School"
Transliteration: "Isamjeongbogo goedam" (Korean: 이삼정보고 괴담)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 20, 2020 (2020-12-20)
All Grade 11 students are mandated to retake an exam and Classes 1-2 and 1-3, the last to take the exam, have to stay until nightfall. After the exam, Jin-hee suggests playing an item retrieval game among the friends to test their courage, much to scaredy-cat Kyung-woo's worry.
28"Guilty Conscience"
Transliteration: "Jagyeokjisim" (Korean: 자격지심)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 24, 2020 (2020-12-24)
Joo-young starts receiving text messages from his ex-girlfriend Bo-kyung, unknowing of her ulterior motives. As he gets worried that Ja-rim will know about it and misunderstand him, Joo-young runs into Bo-kyung while he is with Ja-rim. Soon, he notices that Ja-rim is not getting angry with him and has started to treat him nicely.
29"Me to You, You to Me"
Transliteration: "Neo-ege na, na-ege neo" (Korean: 너에게 나, 나에게 너)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 27, 2020 (2020-12-27)
Kyung-woo reveals to Ja-rim the truth about Bo-kyung. Ja-rim decides to deal with the situation herself and confronts Bo-kyung, much to Joo-young's shock.
30"Our Drama"
Transliteration: "Uri-ui drama" (Korean: 우리의 DRAMA)		Seo Joo-wanKwak Kyung-yoonDecember 27, 2020 (2020-12-27)
Joo-young prepares a secret special event for Ja-rim but things seemingly do not go as he planned.

Original soundtrack

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Love Revolution OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label

Part 1

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Released on October 22, 2020 (2020-10-22)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Not A Sad Song" (이별 노래가 아니야)
  • Hwang Hyun
  • Wyatt
Hwang HyunONF3:58
2."Not A Sad Song" (Inst.) Hwang Hyun 3:58
Total length:7:56

Part 2

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Released on November 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Midnight"
  • real-fantasy
  • YOSKE
  • Bull$EyE
  • M.O
  • Paper Maker
  • real-fantasy
  • YOSKE
  • Bull$EyE
  • M.O
  • Paper Maker
Park Ji-hoon3:19
2."Midnight" (Inst.) 
  • real-fantasy
  • YOSKE
  • Bull$EyE
  • M.O
  • Paper Maker
 3:19
Total length:6:38

Part 3

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Released on December 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Pit A Pat"I'mI'mI'm2:57
2."Pit A Pat" (Inst.) I'm 2:57
Total length:5:54

Part 4

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Released on December 10, 2020 (2020-12-10)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Still Unchanged" (아직도 그대로인 건)Red SocksRed SocksFIL3:38
2."Still Unchanged" (Inst.) Red Socks 3:38
Total length:7:16

Part 5

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Released on December 24, 2020 (2020-12-24)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Maybe I Love You" (사랑하나봐요)
  • Nozy
  • 이상열
  • TMC
  • Nozy
  • 이상열
  • TMC
Yeong Eun4:04
2."Maybe I Love You" (Inst.) 
  • Nozy
  • 이상열
  • TMC
 4:04
Total length:8:08

International broadcast

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The series is available on iQIYI with multi-languages subtitles in South East Asia and Taiwan.

Notes

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  1. ^ A subsidiary of Studio Santa Claus Entertainment (formerly Huayi Brothers Korea)

References

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  1. ^ '연애혁명' 박지훈X이루비X영훈, 웹툰 싱크로율 200% 티저 공개. Naver News.
  2. ^ "Watch: Park Ji Hoon And Lee Ruby Begin A Heart-Fluttering Romance In "Love Revolution" Teaser And Posters". Soompi. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  3. ^ "Love Revolution | iQIYI" – via www.iq.com.
  4. ^ "Love Revolution | Rakuten Viki" – via www.viki.com.
  5. ^ '연애혁명' 박지훈, '바람난 남친'→동물 머리띠까지 특급 변신 '눈호강' 비주얼 장착. Naver News.
  6. ^ [연애혁명] 본편 ["Love Revolution" Full Videos]. kakaoTV (in Korean). Kakao M.
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