Episode 12009-01-05
The premiere establishes the class-war premise efficiently - the scholarship girl's first collision with the F4 sets up every conflict the show will milk across 25 episodes.
A defining landmark of the first Korean Wave with an IMDb rating of 7.7 from tens of thousands of votes; critics noted its outsized cultural impact on pan-Asian fandom despite well-documented concerns about its romanticisation of bullying.
Renewal: Single-season run of 25 episodes concluded on March 31, 2009. No sequel or revival has been produced. (Wikipedia)

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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12009 · 25 eps | 5 January 2009 | 7.4 | n/a | 7.7/10 | WORTH-IT |
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The premiere establishes the class-war premise efficiently - the scholarship girl's first collision with the F4 sets up every conflict the show will milk across 25 episodes.
The finale delivers the romantic resolution the fanbase demanded after weeks of will-they-won't-they anguish, tying off its love triangle with decisive finality.
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