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India Today
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Head Over Heels review: Choo Young Woo, Cho Yi-hyun shine in wholesome K-drama
If you've been ardent K-drama watcher and longed for the emotional rush of early 2000s K-dramas, 'Head Over Heels' might just be your next on the popular webtoon by Ahn Su-min, 'Head Over Heels' follows Park Seong-ah (Cho Yi-hyun of 'All of Us Are Dead' fame), a young shaman gifted, or burdened, with the ability to foresee the future. She attempts to change the tragic fate of her first love, Bae Gyeon-woo (Choo Young-woo of 'Mercy For None' fame), a teenager seemingly destined for misfortune since birth. With only 21 days in his hands, what unfolds is a heartwarming journey that blends love, and mythology into one neatly packed series. advertisement'Head Over Heels' stands out as one of the best K-dramas of 2025 without a doubt. The show expertly balances diverse genres- young love, spiritual fantasy, coming-of-age, and friendships without leaning too heavily into any single trope. Its tone is whimsical yet grounded, evoking the narrative innocence of early K-drama classics, while still feeling fresh and in line to today's sensibilities. The pacing is tight, emotionally charged, and never dragging. Choo Young-woo shines in his portrayal of Bae Gyeon-woo, navigating a role that demands both vulnerability and charisma. He threads his performance with a sensitivity that's rare in young actors, easily making him one to watch (and stan). Meanwhile, Cho Yi-hyun delivers arguably one of her most nuanced performances to date. As Seong-ah, she embodies innocence, resilience, and quiet fury with equal power, creating a compelling, complex female lead who anchors the Kang-yoon [Resident Playbook] as Pyo Ji-ho is a delightful addition to the narrative. His camaraderie with both Young-woo and Yi-hyun adds another layer of levity and heart into the storyline. Whether through dry wit or 'touching' sincerity (pun intended), Kang-yoon often steals the scene with comic timing and warmth. His presence expands the core duo into a heartfelt trio, grounding the show's themes of friendship and loyalty. Another value addition is Kim Mi-kyung [Healer] as Seong-a's spirit mother. There is no denying that she is perhaps one of the most versatile actors in the industry and she proves exactly why she is reliable yet again in 'Head Over Heels'.Their chemistry, sometimes endearing, sometimes hilarious, anchors the narrative in both romance and said, for those unfamiliar with Korean mythology or fantastical storytelling tropes, the later episodes might come off as a bit dense. But a little patience will make it worth the trouble.'Head Over Heels' is a reminder that love stories, when layered with myth and magic, can still feel refreshing when grounded in strong performances and thoughtful writing. It's heartfelt, beautifully shot, and funny.'Head Over Heels' succeeds in delivering a story that lingers, equal parts sweet, sad, and spellbinding. It has a total of 12 episodes, available for streaming on Prime Video in India.- EndsMust Watch
News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Choo Young-woo Reflects On Reuniting With Cho Yi-hyun For Head Over Heels
Last Updated: Choo Young-woo shared how he built a strong connection with Cho Yi-hyun while filming Head Over Heels and revealed insightful things they learned about each other during the shoot. If you're looking for a new Korean drama to dive into, Head Over Heels is currently generating a lot of buzz. The series stars Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-woo, reuniting after their previous collaboration in the 2021 drama School 2021. In a recent interview, Young-woo opened up about reconnecting with Yi-hyun on set and shared some surprising and heartfelt insights they discovered about each other while filming Head Over Heels. Revealing his connection with Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, in a conversation with Pinkvilla, said, 'I think working on this project brought us even closer. We used to mostly have small talk, but since we spent so much time together this time, our conversations became more casual and personal, like what we ate, whether we got enough sleep, or how we were feeling." When asked about what new things they discovered about each other while filming Head Over Heels, Choo Young-woo shared, 'I found out that Yi Hyun is extremely careful. She's the kind of person who wouldn't cross a bridge without tapping it first." He also revealed that on his phone, she is saved simply as Yi Hyun. Later in the interview, Choo Young-woo was asked what Cho Yi-hyun might be doing if she were living a secret life outside of acting. His playful response revealed that Yi-hyun has recently been very into gaming. He joked that if she weren't an actress, she could make a great professional gamer. Taking it a step further, he even suggested a name for her gaming alter ego, Seong A, inspired by the character she plays in Head Over Heels. When asked how he would like to meet his soulmate and if he'd risk his life for them, Choo Young-woo said that no matter how it happens, meeting someone you truly love feels like fate. And if he ever met someone like that, he believes he would be ready to risk his life for them. As per the official synopsis, 'Park Seong-A (Cho Yi-hyun) is a high school student by day and a shamaness by night. She feels stuck in a rut until she comes across handsome transfer student Bae Gyeon-U (Choo Young-woo). Gyeon-U is exceptionally good-looking, but suffers from an unlucky fate. In Seong-A's shaman vision, Gyeon-U is upside down, indicating that his death is imminent. Seong-A falls head over heels in love for Gyeon-U and vows to save his life." Head Over Heels, which began streaming on June 23 on Prime Video, releases new episodes every Monday and Tuesday. First Published:
India Today
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Choo Young-woo and Cho Yi-hyun on Head Over Heels, love for Indian fans
What happens when a shaman in high school falls in love with a boy destined to die? That's the question 'Head Over Heels', the latest K-drama capturing hearts across Asia, tries to answer—with mystery, magic, and just the right amount of teenage chaos. In this part-romance, part-fantasy series, Cho Yi-hyun plays Park Seong-A, a dutiful student by day and the famed masked shaman Fairy Cheonji by night. Choo Young-woo stars opposite her as Bae Gyeon-woo, a soft-spoken transfer student with a dark fate trailing him. What follows is a story that's equal parts touching and an exclusive email interview with India Today, the lead duo opened up about their characters, the idea of fate, their secret dreams, and what they'd say to their ever-growing Indian Cho Yi-hyun, the transformation into Seong-A wasn't instant, it was emotional. 'As I read the script, there were more and more moments when I stopped seeing Seong-A from the perspective of Cho Yi-hyun and started feeling like she was truly a part of me,' she says. 'That's when I realised we were really connecting, and I had become her completely.' Meanwhile, Choo Young-woo found his own rhythm by learning to trust his instincts. 'With every scene, there are a lot of decisions to make about how to act or express something. I think I realised that I truly understood the character when I could make those decisions instinctively, without overthinking,' he FATE, FEAR, AND FALLING IN LOVEadvertisementIn 'Head Over Heels', Seong-A tries to stop the death she's already seen in her vision. But would the actors want the same ability? 'I believe in fate,' Yi-hyun says firmly. 'Even if I knew something bad was coming, I don't think it's something I could change, so I'd rather not know.' Young-woo agrees, 'Carrying the weight of that kind of knowledge would feel like a tremendous amount of responsibility.'It's no surprise, then, that when asked whether love is fate, choice, or magic, they both gravitate toward the mystical. 'I believe in fate. To me, everything, love included, is a part of destiny and the way the world works,' Yi-hyun answers. 'I think love is a mix of all three,' Young-woo adds, 'You need a fateful kind of coincidence, the right choices that fit you, and a bit of miraculous timing too.' So, what would they do if they had one perfect day when all bad luck turned good? For Yi-hyun, it's something simple but joyful: 'I'd like to laugh a lot.' Young-woo has a more adrenaline-fuelled idea: 'If I had a day like that, I'd love to have the courage to try skydiving or paragliding.'When your lead character moonlights as a masked shaman, it's only natural to ask, if you had a secret second job, what would it be?advertisementYi-hyun is clear, 'If I have a secret job, that would mean I have a secret—and I'm not really fond of that. I think living a normal life is the best.' But Young-woo has a more cinematic fantasy: 'Something like a secret agent from the 007 movies sounds like a fun double life.'In real life, they each have their own obsessions—Yi-hyun says she's currently 'completely immersed in work,' while Young-woo is 'really into fashion' and enjoys coffee and food dates when the weather is good. A still from Head Over Heels. When asked what would Seong-A and Gyeon-woo write in their diaries at the end of this whirlwind tale?'I made it through another day,' Yi-hyun says, imagining Seong-A's quiet reflection. 'I think she'd write with a calm sense of gratitude and encouragement for tomorrow.'Young-woo offers a line that feels as mysterious as the character he plays. 'Today, I met a strange girl.' He adds with a smile, 'As for the reason, you'll have to watch the show to find out,' he COMPLEX ROLES AND INDIAWhen asked to rank their most complex characters, Yi-hyun puts Head Over Heels at the top, followed by her zombie-survival hit 'All of Us Are Dead'. For Young-woo, it's a toss-up between Gyeon-woo and Lee Geum-son from 'Mercy for None' (available on Netflix).And as for their fans in India? They're grateful—and curious. 'I'd really love to meet Indian fans!' says Yi-hyun. 'I don't have any plans right now to visit or work in an Indian film, but if the opportunity comes, I'd love to do it.'Young-woo echoes the sentiment: 'To our Indian fans, thank you so much. I think you'll find the shamanism elements in this drama really interesting. I'd absolutely love to visit India someday.'Whether you believe in destiny or not, Head Over Heels is a show that pulls you in with its unique blend of folklore, fate, and first love, and its stars are just as captivating off-screen as they are on it.- EndsYou May Also Like
