Say ‘annyeong’ to the latest local romantic comedy drama with a Korean twist as Lecturerku, Oppa! sets to premier in Malaysia tonight, 3 March 2023, brought to you exclusively by the leading Asian content streaming platform, iQIYI. K-drama fans will be treated to all the shenanigans of a typical K-drama romance, with a handsome oppa falling for a local Malay girl.Lecturerku, Oppa! is an iQIYI Exclusive drama that depicts a sweet love story between a student who finds herself slowly falling for the new Korean lecturer at her university, who has a crush on her and pursues her. The series depicts the dynamics of lecturer-student relationships, along with its challenges and societal acceptance. The drama brings a fresh feel to a Malay romantic comedy drama, injecting elements of K-drama tropes – the cute apologetic female lead, the jealous rival and love triangle, with an awkward library scene to boot – that will have Malaysians swooning and laughing, with a fair share of tear-jerking moments thrown in the mix.Although a rom-com in essence, Lecturerku, Oppa! also tackles challenges that might seem familiar to some Malaysians; intercultural and interfaith relationships. Sara is a Malay girl born and raised in Malaysia. Jung-Hyun is a Korean lecturer from South Korea who moves to Malaysia and speaks Bahasa Melayu. As the two interact throughout the series, they begin to learn more about each other and the cultures they come from, with Jung-Hyun even openly embracing Islam and Malay culture.