Think fantastical themes, stuff of magic, unbelievable tension, anti-hero storyline, and she fell first, but he fell harder vibes, and you have got the breakout new K-drama of 2025—Head Over Heels. After the vacuum of When Life Gives You Tangerines and Squid Games, this new K-drama of 2025 may just be your latest obsession! We’re talking shamans, mystery, high-school romance—so grab a bowl of your favourite ramyun, and let us convince you to fall head over heels with this new K-drama.
Head Over Heels- Why You Should Watch
This new Korean series, based on An Su Min's webtoon Gyeonuwa Seonnyeo (ꗬ우와 섦녀), is 12 episodes long and was directed by Kim Yong-wan. Cho Yi-hyun portrays the title character, Park Seong-ah, who is veiled and known as the "Heaven and Earth Fairy" by her shamanic clients. Cho Yi-hyun is very charming and charming in 'Head Over Heels,' but foreign audiences may remember her from the popular zombie series 'All of Us Are Dead,' where she portrayed a somewhat obnoxious character. Unbeknownst to Choo Young-woo, his classmate Seong-ah is a shaman, and Bae Gyeon-woo, the new, distant student, despises shamans. She acts like a clinging, disturbed girl, but she is doing all she can to shield him from the ghosts who are hunting him and the impending death. The endearing Ji-ho (Cha Kang-yoon), Seong-ah's only schoolmate, falls head over heels for her, leading to a comic love triangle. For once, Ji-ho doesn't behave like a normal envious romantic competitor; instead, he voluntarily assists her in protecting Gyeon-woo from evil spirits and energies. A malicious elder shaman named Yeom Hwa (Chu Ja-hyeon) seems determined to use Gyeon-woo as a scapegoat in her schemes to appease a terrifying god, further complicating their objective.
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Head Over Heels—What You Should Know
On the outside, the story might look plain as it begins with Seong-a (Cho Hi-yun), a normal high school student, but her side hustle? She is a full-time shaman! Her famous friend Pyo Ji-ho (Cha Kang-yoon) follows her as she dashes to school on a public bike, and he even manages to catch her as she tries to jump the wall outside the school. But why, you ask? He was determined not to get the worst mark in the class. Mother Sin (Kim Mi-kyung) warns her daughter Seong-a that balancing her responsibilities as a shaman with college would be too much to handle, but Seong-a is determined to attend a four-year university nevertheless. However, all Seong-a wants is to feel ordinary. At her home "office," the temple on her family's property, people flock to her for assistance with all sorts of difficulties and troubles, and she definitely doesn't feel normal about it. Additionally, she realised that physical appearance is the only determinant of one's happiness, just before expressing her vulnerability to a charming and kind guy. One night, she is taken aback when a dashing teenager named Bae Gyeon-u (Choo Young-woo) enters the house with his grandma; according to her shamanic vision, she sees him walk in backwards, which is a portent of his impending death. A younger relative of hers had also predicted this. She is so enamoured with him that she makes a solemn commitment to shield him from any demonic possessions, despite her mother's claims that she has previously failed at this task.
Since Gyeon-u concealed her identity as a shaman behind a veil, Seong-a was taken aback the next day when she recognised her as a new student in her class. Even if it means confronting a water spirit that is causing fear to another student in the boys' lavatory, she will persist in her efforts to shield him.
Our elevator pitch
If you were looking for that comfort, palpable tension, and fantastical themes of Alchemy of Souls, but also wanted the comic relief and slice of life of Lovely Runner, this is THE drama for you! Even the supporting characters do an amazing job, like Yoon Byung-hee brings a lot of comedic relief to the series as the flamboyant Shaman Do Ryeong, who often aids Seong-ah in her missions. In his brief but likeable role as Gyeon-woo's archery instructor, Park Jung Pyo provides the much-needed guidance for the pupil. A slew of unexpected developments occur in the series finale of "Head Over Heels," including the introduction of a new "evil deity" who causes the protagonists unending misery. The ghost's unpredictable nature and near-impossible banishment significantly escalate the stakes. You must adapt to the absurdities of supernatural fiction, even if the shamanic aspects don't always make sense. With captivating graphics and great performances, "Head Over Heels" is an exciting series that never lets its audience down. If you're seeking a true-blue K-drama romance with fantastical and magical themes, with a dash of humour about teenage love, and some dark supernatural elements, this K-drama is tailor-made for you.
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