Imagine falling for someone, only to discover that fate has doomed them to a life filled with misfortune and tragedy. Then, you find yourself holding the power to be their lifeline. Would you risk everything to save them? The upcoming Korean drama “Head Over Heels” turns this dilemma into a spellbinding fantasy rom-com, where the mystical world of shamans collides with a fight against destiny—and love might be the only wild card. At the heart of it all, Cho Yi Hyun (“All of Us Are Dead”) is a shaman leading a double life, and Cho Young Woo (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”) is a boy whose tragic fortune could unravel everything. Explore the detailed cast, characters, premiere date, and more of “Head Over Heels,” below.
“Head Over Heels” Korean Drama (2025)
Directed by director Kim Yong Wan, known for his works in “The Cursed,” “If You Wish Upon Me,” and “The Whirlwind,” with a screenplay by An Soo Min (webcomic) and Yang Ji Hun, here’s everything you should know about the upcoming Korean drama “Head over Heels” (“견우와 선녀”).
Storyline
Meet Park Seong Ah. An ordinary high school student by day, while by night? She’s Fairy Cheon Ji, a popular shaman whose prediction draws crowds desperate to glimpse their futures. It’s double life she’s mastered… until she walks in.
The moment she sees her last client that night, her breath catches. With his sharp eyes and striking features, he’s exactly her ideal type. But then, the vision hits.
As he walks closer, his body twists upside-down, an omen of death. Suddenly, a vision of a young shaman shows up clutching an upside-down doll and saying, “Remember this. This is yours. He will come like this.”
Was it a premonition? A warning?
The next day, the boy appears at Park Seong Ah’s school. His name is Bae Gyeon Woo, the new transfer student. And Seong Ah? She’s already decided to save him from his destiny.
“Head Over Heels” Cast and Characters
Main Role
Cho Yi Hyun as Park Seong Ah / Fairy Cheon Ji
By day, she’s a charming high school student. By night, she’s Fairy Cheon Ji, a shaman with an extraordinary talent. When she discovers her first love and classmate, Bae Gyeon Woo, is doomed to die in 37 days, she does the unthinkable: claims herself his “human talisman,” sticking to him like a shadow of sunlight.
Choo Young Woo as Bae Gyeon Woo
School heartthrob. Archery champion. Walking bad luck charm. Bae Gyeon Woo’s tragic fate forces him to push everyone away—until Fairy Cheon Ji’s shrine offers hope. What does he doesn’t know? The mysterious shaman is actually Park Seong Ah, the persistent classmate who won’t let him face death alone.
Cha Kang Yoon as Pyo Ji Hyo
Park Seong Ah’s ride-or-die best friend who thinks romance is overrated. But when she risks everything to save Gyeon Woo, this skeptic finds himself drawn into a battle against destiny itself.
Choo Ja Hyun as Yeom Hwa
The shaman world’s darling—all grace and gentle smiles until the mask slips. Though she and Seong Ah share a spiritual mother, their paths diverge where it matters most: one heals, while the other one… calculates.
Support Role
- Kim Mi Kyung as Mother Sin, a legendary shaman known as General Dongcheon.
- Yoon Byung Hee as Kkotdoryeong, master of powerful talismans.
- Kim Sung Jung as Kim Jin Ung, a high school student.
- Hwang Se In as Cho Hye Ri, a high school student.
- Cha Yoo Hyun is Maeng Ju Seung, a high school student.
Fun Facts & Reasons to Watch
Based on a Hit Webtoon
“Head over Heels” isn’t just another rom-com fantasy K-drama; it brings to life “Gyeonwoo and the Fairy” (or “Gyeonuwa Seonnyeo”), a beloved Naver Webtoon that ran from February 3, 2020 to October 17, 2022. With 142 chapters of supernatural romance, it has captured hearts to this day. You can read it on the Naver Series and Naver Webtoon; it’s available only in Korean.
A Fresh Twist of Youth Romance
“Gyeonwoo and the Fairy” or “Head over Heels” is not your average high school romance. It weaves youth romance, supernatural, and Korean folklore. Its vivid depictions of haunting omens, spiritual journeys, and shamanic rituals will immerse viewers.
New Character Alert
Fans of the webtoon will spot a new face: Yeom Hwa, played by Choo Ja Hyun. A mysterious addition to the live-action adaptation, the role adds new intrigue to the story.
Cho Yi Hyun’s Highly Anticipated Return
After her standout role in “The Matchmaker” (2023), Cho Yi Hyun takes on another dual life, this time as a high school student and a gifted shaman. If you love her as a high school student in “How to Buy a Friend,” “School 2021,”and “All of Us Are Dead,” you won’t miss this!
A Reunion Worth Waiting For
Cho Yi Hyun and Choo Young Woo reunite after their sweet chemistry in “School 2021.” Now, they’re back as star-crossed souls tied together by destiny—and a 37-day death curse in “Head over Heels.”
Choo Young Woo’s 4th Dramas in 2025: Another Masterclass in Versatility
After mesmerizing audiences as a poetic storyteller and a fierce fighter in “The Tale of Lady Ok,” a live-saving surgeon in “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,” and a ruthless prosecutor in “Mercy for None,” he now returns with another captivating role as a student bound by cruel fate.
Choo Young Woo isn’t just an actor—he’s a shapeshifter! He continues to redefine his craft in each performance; he doesn’t just play the characters—he becomes them!
2025 will cement his status as a true chameleon of the screen—proving once again why he’s one of the most dynamic actors of his generation.
“Head Over Heels” Premiere Date
Save the date! The new tvN Korean drama “Head over Heels” will premiere on June 23 at 8:50 p.m. (KST). You can also catch the series through streaming platforms, TVING and Prime Video.
In the meantime, watch the trailer for the Korean drama “Head over Heels” below.
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