Native Title	찌질의 역사
Also Know as	History of Nerds, Pathetic History, Jjijilui Yeoksa
Director	Kim Sung-Hoon
Writer	Kim Pung (webcomic & screenplay)
Distributor	Wavve, Watcha
Air Time	Wednesday 11:00 KST
Content Rating	15+ - Teens 15 or older
Runtime	8 episodes
Genre	Romantic Comedy, Drama, Youth
Language	Korean
Country	South Korea
Release Date	2025-02-26
End Date	2025-03-19

“A History of Losers” (Korean: 찌질의 역사) is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama that premiered on Wavve (and Watcha) from February 26 to March 19, 2025 . Adapted from a popular Naver webtoon by Kim Poong and illustrated by Shim Yoon‑soo, the show features 8 hour-long episodes directed by Kim Sung‑hoon.

Plot Overview

Set in the year 2000, the series follows Seo Min‑ki (Jo Byeong‑kyu), a hesitant and introspective freshman majoring in Korean literature, whose clumsy and earnest nature leads him through a flurry of awkward college-firsts – from crushes to confessions.

Alongside Min‑ki, his three close friends – No Jun‑seok (Ryeoun), Kwon Ki‑hyuk (Jung Jae‑kwang), and Lee Kwang‑jae (Jung Yong‑ju) – navigate the joys and pain of young love, tiny failures, and personal growth.

Central female characters include Bang Min‑ah as Kwon Seol‑ha and Song Ha‑yoon as Yoon Seol‑ha, both of whom spark Min‑ki’s first real feelings.

The drama’s core message? Even losers have histories worth telling. With a nostalgic early‑2000s setting, it immerses viewers in vivid campus life framed by lo-fi soundscapes and realistic ambient noise, transforming small failures into relatable emotional beats .

Quick Facts

Episodes: 8 × ~60 min.
Platform: Premiered Feb 26, 2025 on Wavve (also on Watcha), new episodes drop Wed 11 AM KST (2 per week).
Creator Team: Written by Kim Poong, directed by Kim Sung‑hoon (director of “Rampant”).
Setting: Year 2000, university life; brings strong 2000s nostalgia.

Cast & Characters

Jo Byeong‑kyu as Seo Min‑ki: A hesitant, thoughtful freshman literature major—clumsy in love but deeply introspective.
Ryeoun as Noh Jun‑seok: One of Min‑ki’s college buddies. Cool yet guarded, managing emotional complexity beneath popularity 
Jung Jae‑kwang as Kwon Ki‑hyuk: Part of the friend circle. He's earnest, juggling part-time work and family issues.
Jung Yong‑ju as Lee Kwang‑jae: The comic relief friend who pretends to be a romance guru.
Bang Min‑ah as Kwon Seol‑ha: The charismatic first‑love archetype, a refreshing and free‑spirited freshman literature major.
Supporting roles by Hwang Bo‑reum‑byeol, Jo Yun‑seo, Jung Shin‑hye, Lee Min‑ji, and Song Ha‑yoon (whose scenes were largely excluded from promotions due to her own past bullying allegations).

Reception & Controversy

The show debuted at #1 on Watcha and within the top‑10 on Wavve, especially after its first two episodes.

Liked for its realism: Critics praised its authentic portrayal of young romance, nostalgic direction, and well‑placed soundtrack (notably “The Silent Rain Falls”).

Bang Min‑ah’s performance as the campus sweetheart drew attention, earning her praise as a “first love icon”.

Behind the scenes, the series faced delays due to bullying allegations involving Jo Byeong‑kyu and Song Ha‑yoon, though both agencies denied the accusations. The controversy generated lasting discussion.

Where to Watch

It premiered exclusively on Wavve in South Korea on February 26, 2025, with new episodes every Wednesday at 11:00 KST.

Simultaneously, it’s also available on Watcha – another major Korean OTT platform—where it topped real-time rankings upon release.

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