Romance 101

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Reading any written work in the romance genre often leads to thoughts such as " hmm, this story is similar to another romance I've read" or " is this another one of these basic cliches which repeat themselves in almost every romance story. HOWEVER the real romance masterpieces are (at least in my opinion) those which bring up topics that are either hard or rarely discussed.
Romance 101 was a wonderful story both in terms of handling difficult topics, but also in terms of character-writing. I loved that every single character was so different. Especially the main characters that seem to really develop throughout the ... story. I won't sit here and write spoilers but will encourage every fan of the romance genre to read this webtoon instead. This is such a heartwarming story that will make its reader think back on it when they find themselves in a situation similar to these in the webtoon.

I know that there are reviews of this webtoon already but I had to add mine to the bunch because of the quality of this story. Initially I wanted to score this a 9 but after some careful thinking, I will score it a 10.

This webtoon is truly one of the most realistic slice-of-life / romance stories I've read, ever and that says quite a lot since I've been reading that genre for the past 10 years. It truly highlights the struggle of balancing your university life with your personal life and finding your true love. This story is a hidden gem.

Characters: ... There are quite a lot of characters but they all stand out in their own way, with either their personalities or backstories (or both). I find the FL very interesting and cute, she is so well written in my opinion. She isn't annoying in any way but truly a likeable and relatable character. Same goes for the ML. They have a great and healthy dynamic with an open communication. Which leads to a story more focused on the plot rather than having angst and miss-communication between the FL and ML as a key point. The supporting characters are also very well made and they balance out the story which gives it more depth. I also love how the FL evolves through the story.

Story / Art : A good slife-of-life story, many of the characters have relatable problems (first and foremost in romance, but also in other subjects). The pacing is good and there isn't rushed moments. The comedy in this story is so good too. Some panels are so funny I had to screenshot them and save them, either because they are SUPER relatable or just so funny that I will end up using them for a meme. As for the art, this isn't the typical art style I go for but it grew on me and I got quite fond of it. Don't let the art style stop you from reading something as good as this!

I recommend this story to anyone, no matter if this is your first, second or your 100th time reading a romance / slife-of-life story. I will say it again, It is a HIDDEN GEM amongst the romance genre. I hope this webtoon will get more attention soon. I you want to read more by the same author she is currently publishing "No Office Romance!"

Side note: there is a Japanese movie that is based on Romance 101. But I would recommend reading the webtoon first :)

If I were an ambassador of mangas, webtoons, and books that showcase healthy relationships, *Romance 101* would be a must-have recommendation. This was a refreshing read that left me feeling light, happy, and understood.

As we follow the story, we witness the relationship between the male and female leads develop and blossom. There’s no excessive drama, no foolish actions—just pure sympathy and care. It’s giving a bit of an enemies-to-lovers trope, but not in a simplistic, black-and-white way. Our protagonists simply needed time to understand their feelings.

One of the aspects I loved most about *Romance 101* is how it uses various characters’ stories to present multiple ... perspectives on dating, friendship, breakups, and other relatable experiences. As you turn the pages, you realize it’s okay to take time for yourself after a big breakup, it’s okay to have some drinks with your friends and feel angry, and it’s okay to feel down or happy—communication is key.

While of course not all characters can form their emotions into words (as we saw in the chapter where while people might think that the mental state of the person is shallow, the well of it is still as deep as the ocean).

In Romance 101, we encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with different backgrounds and approaches to life. The narrative doesn’t pass judgment, reminding us that being different doesn’t equate to being wrong or bad.

Deep thoughts aside, Romance 101 offers a bit of an emotional rollercoaster (thankfully not forced), cheesy love scenes, genuine friendships, and a dash of everyday worries. It's a 100% recommend!