Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai
Mumbai, Jul 31: Following the footsteps of 2024’s beloved “Lovely Runner,” the newly released K-drama Head Over Heels is quickly stealing hearts with its unique blend of high school romance, folklore, and supernatural flair. While the premise is drenched in whimsy, the emotions are deeply grounded, offering a heartfelt escape for drama lovers in 2025.
The series revolves around Seong-ah (played by Cho Yi-hyun), a teenage shaman leading a double life—ordinary student by day and spiritual guardian by night. Raised by her mother, the formidable spirit General Dongcheon (Kim Mi-kyung), Seong-ah radiates optimism despite a painful past of abandonment and grief.
Her world shifts dramatically when she meets Bae Gyeon-woo (Choo Young-woo), a new transfer student cursed with only 21 days to live. What begins as curiosity turns into devotion, as Seong-ah quietly takes it upon herself to save him. Unbeknownst to Gyeon-woo, the girl beside him is fighting dark forces in secret—including evil spirits, ghostly exorcisms, and ancestral grudges.
As the episodes unfold, viewers are introduced to Yeom Hwa (Choo Ja-hyun), a tormented spirit mother and General Dongcheon’s estranged daughter, who summons the malevolent Bong-su to possess Gyeon-woo. This places Seong-ah in an agonizing position—balancing love with a shaman’s duty to banish spirits, even if they reside in the person she’s trying to protect.
The drama’s strength lies in its emotional core. With every ritual, incantation, and teary farewell, it explores what it means to love someone destined to disappear. The spiritual backdrop is rich, drawing from Korean folklore with spirits ranging from infant ghosts to tragic soldiers, all adding depth to what could have been a typical high school storyline.
Comic relief comes from Pyo Ji-ho (Cha Kang-yoon), Seong-ah’s cheerful best friend whose unrequited love brings levity without ever veering into melodrama. His bond with both leads creates a warm trio dynamic that stays refreshingly wholesome.
Though not without flaws—some middle episodes drag, and antagonists lose steam toward the end—the series manages to redeem itself with a touching finale. It’s revealed that the spirit Bong-su was, in fact, a lost child yearning to return his mother’s ring. The closing episodes deliver a gentle closure, with Seong-ah’s return, Gyeon-woo’s unwavering hope, and a shared mission to help restless souls move on.
With only 12 episodes, Head Over Heels never claims to be perfect. But in its imperfections lie its greatest charms. From emotional rituals to soft-glow romance, the drama wraps its viewers in a story that’s quirky, poignant, and surprisingly profound.
As 2025’s K-drama landscape continues to expand, Head Over Heels holds its ground—not through spectacle, but sincerity. A story of love, loss, and the power of spiritual healing, it reminds viewers that sometimes, even the wonkiest love stories can lead to the warmest hugs.