Cho Yi-hyun Discusses Her Role as a Shaman in New Drama 'Head Over Heels'

Actress Cho Yi-hyun shared her thoughts on playing the role of a shaman.

On the 17th, an online press conference was held for tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Head Over Heels'. The event was attended by actors Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, Cha Kang-yoon, Choo Ja-hyun, and director Kim Yong-wan.

'Head Over Heels' is based on a popular webtoon of the same name. It tells the story of a boy destined to die and an MZ generation shaman girl who tries to prevent it, exploring the unrestrained first love and romance of eighteen-year-olds. The production team promises a fresh and exciting tale of high school shaman Park Seong-ah (played by Cho Yi-hyun) who defies fate for her first love, and Gyeonwoo (played by Choo Young-woo) who finds ordinary happiness through her.

Cho Yi-hyun described her character as "a high school student by day and a shaman by night," adding, "She falls for Gyeonwoo at first sight and decides to save him from misfortune, fighting with all her might for her love."

She continued, "I have a great interest in shamanism, and this project came to me when my interest was at its peak. Being a fatalist, I thought it was destiny and started reading the script with a positive mindset. The dual-life character seemed like a great opportunity for growth, which is why I took on the role."

Given the character's connection to real shamanic beliefs, Cho Yi-hyun prepared thoroughly. She stated, "There is a scene where I perform a ritual. I spent about three months learning the process and speech patterns from a real shaman consultant, which was a long and educational experience."

tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Head Over Heels' will premiere on June 23rd at 8:50 PM.

Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr