Crash Course in You
When you reunite with a costar in a drama you once filmed together as children, sparks are bound to fly.
Crash Course In You is a lighthearted interactive romance between two stars in the Korean entertainment industry. This game is a work in progress.
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ The Story⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
15 years ago, you and Lee Seol were cast as the childhood versions of the lead characters of “The Red Sleeve.” The historical drama reached record-breaking ratings and launched the two of you to stardom, albeit on very different paths.
When a new director decides to remake the drama in an attempt to surpass the original, they request both you and Lee Seol to join the cast. With the both of you returning to your roots, expectations are high. There’s no way you can fail… right?
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ The MC ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
At the age of 25, you’ve already had a stunning career. Starting from your roles in historical dramas as a child to now starring in romantic comedies, you have become a household name, fondly known as the "Nation’s First Love." Your only quirk? The rumour that you’ve dated most of your previous co-stars.
Choose from three personas/personalities to start with (although this will not limit your choices in the story)
- The Loveable Sweetheart (bubbly, charming)
- The (pretend) Loveable Sweetheart (sarcastic, mischievous)
- The Demure Actress (reserved, elegant)
Note: The MC is not a blank slate and is gender-locked female. Given the setting of this story, the MC will need to have at least some Korean heritage.
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ The Love Interest ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
Lee Seol (gender selectable, f/m)
Lee is their last name and pronounced like the letter E.
At the age of 27, Lee Seol has built a name for themselves in the world of action and noir. They are the quintessential actor, renowned for their dedication to their craft, including performing their own stunts and often nailing scenes in just one take. With a flawless reputation to boot, it’s no wonder they’re one of the nation’s biggest stars.
You were once close with Lee Seol but the years have drifted you two apart. Will you be able to grow close enough to once again see what’s under that perfect facade?
Appearance: 6'2" (m) or 5'11” (f). Lean, athletic build with piercing black eyes and a prominent jawline. Silky black hair that falls just over their face (m) or just below their shoulders (f)
Note: There will be significantly different plot-lines for each gender, reflecting the different lenses women are viewed with and the conservative nature of the entertainment industry.
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Features ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
- Star in a historical Korean drama based on “The Red Sleeve"
- Choose how you want to be portrayed to the public and track your reputation via news articles and netizen comments
- Get involved in Dispatch dating reports, interviews, the filming of behind-the-scenes footage, and more~
Check out the progress on the tumblr page!
(Thanks to CaniaEast for their free sky background!)
Development log
- Chapter 1 - Fully Released!May 19, 2024
- CCIY Chapter 1 Part 1Aug 01, 2023
Comments
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i was so invested omgg ><!!
Does anyone know what engine this was made on? I’m planning on making a text-based game
Lovely start! I was intrigued by the premise of this story and the first interactions of the characters are very sweet. Looking forward to more!
really excited to see where the story goes! i'm so in love with direction, i'm meltinggg
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE THIS ^O^
this was so fun to play!! played as the sarc mc and waghh i LOVE the customization behind the choices n everything, feels so neat!! i am genuinely so excited for any updates bc the love interest is sooocute i giggled...
IM SO FNAKSJAKAKAKAKKSLSMS HOW CAN ONE PERSON BE SO SWEET CRYING INSIDE IM WAY TOO INVESTED IN THIS
I genuinely melted at his last words :D how can one man be so cute and sweet and ugh... I loved it :'D you did such an amazing job! I'm looking forward to read more in the future :3
Genuinely wanted to scream at his last words. I'mma be honest I've been waiting for this ever since it came out and needless to say it did not disappoint! MC and Seol's interaction with each other and with other people is honestly very realistic especially in the work force. Feels like I'm actually playing myself through her, first time I ever felt that while playing an IF lol.
Overall I loved it, can't wait for chapter 2 <3
Super cute concept! I'm excited to see where this game goes. I was super disappointed when I came to the end of the demo; much like when you get to the cliffhanger at the end of a drama.
I love the tension before the date scene. I was kicking my feet. It was cute. I definitely can't wait to see what you have in store.
this is done so well i love the characters and all the different options for the mc, the emotions and tension feel so real too ahhh
I LOVE this! I NEED more omg😭
Ohh this is SOO GOOD!
AMAZING PLOT
yes finally
that was phenomenal :D I love this wonderful story :) but please don't let us hanging here :O the cliffhanger is so mean TT__TT xD
!Spoiler-ish!
BWAAAAHHHH you can't say imma be going on a date with Seol then immediately cut the story offaaaahhhh
dear author thank you for this story as i can finally live out my dream to be a korean actress lmaooo xD i truly enjoyed the demo <3 hope you're still continuing this story! <333
PLEASE FINISH THIS😭
GREAT GAME I LOVE IT:33 ALSO will you be able to customize skin and eye color?
I really like the plot, I can't wait to see where the story goes!!! <3
Beautiful!! I'm hungry for more, but I'll wait... yes, I'll let it simmer for a bit before going on a scream of glee later... love it
this is really great keep up the good work
Aw I love this perfect, it's unique. Good luck with your writing I can't wait for more chapter😊
hello! I'm actually Korean and This game is lovely. ❤️
Can't wait for more! I snooped your tumblr and saw you wrote some Kamilah fics and now I'm an INSTANT FAN (I love Kamilah sm 🥺😭).
Love this game so far!
yooo this is such a unique idea for an IF. i don't think i see much about celebrity IFs, much less about Korea. i loved playing through the different gender select of the LI and spotting the differences.
OMGG LOVE LOVE LOVE CHAPTER 1 !! IM LOOKING FORWARD FOR MORE!!✨✨
I HAVE SO MUCH SUPPORT FOR THIS FIC ITS SUCH A RARE GEM!!!
haven't read it yet but i love this already
AHHHH IM SO EXCITED I NEED MORE!!
omigod i love this so much and i cant wait to read more
Finished playing and I think it's great!
I really like the different personas we can have, I'm excited to see how it affects the MC and the storyline is super interesting
I just finished playing the demo and I'm already in love!!
I loved seeing all of the references sprinkled throughout the demo 😂 (Jiwoo of Blue Pink, Lee Dong Woo, tvM) and I can't wait to see what comes next!
I found the Tumblr Blog a few days ago and now I'm so excited to see the demo!
It's such a unique idea for a IF and I can't wait to see it will continue... especially curious how Lee Seol will be like. Will he be happy to see us again? Or judge us for all the dating rumors?
Wow I'm first lol 🎉 well I just wanted to say that I love the premise of the story and with the little you've written so far I'm already looking forward to reading more of your story, I'm already hooked 😊. Good luck and fighting!!!