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Metro Talks With K-Drama "Head Over Heels" Stars Cho Yi Hun and Choo Young Woo

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<p>K-drama lovers, this one’s for you! In an exclusive <strong>Metro Talks </strong>conversation, <strong></strong><strong>Cho Yi-hyun</strong> and <strong>Choo Young-woo</strong> open up about their newest fantasy-romance drama <strong><em>Head Over Heels</em></strong>, sharing never-heard-before thoughts about the on-screen characters they’ve fallen for.</p><p>Webtoon-based K-drama<em> Head Over Heels</em> brings a fantasy twist to young love and fate. The series follows Bae Gyeon-woo (Choo Young-woo), a boy cursed with a tragic destiny, and Park Seong-ah (Cho Yi-hyun), a modern-day shaman. Gyeon-woo and Seong-ah’s worlds collide, and so do their emotions, wrapped in magic, mystery, and a fresh take on first love.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmetrodotstyle%2Fvideos%2F586457357834216%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="925" height="525" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Living a double life, Yi-hyun described her character Seong-ah as an “adorable” student during the day and a shaman at night. The rising Korean actress fully embraced the challenge, exclusively sharing with <strong>Metro.Style</strong>, “I knew if I could pull off this role, I would have a lot to learn and a lot to take away.” Her role in <em>Head Over Heels</em> goes beyond the surface, with layers of identity, responsibility, and personality.</p><p>Yi-hyun also shared what she really liked about Young-woo’s character: “From the beginning to end of the series, he has so many faces and charms to show,” she said. For her, the most charming characters are often the quiet ones—those who may not speak too much, but still exude a striking aura, much like Gyeon-woo. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKcNH7ituVo/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=720&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1278836.6%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Young-woo, meanwhile, said that he really enjoyed the webtoon, so as a result, he had fun breathing life into those scenes. </p><p>Filming is challenging, especially if it’s for a series where there are multiple episodes. Gladly, the set of <em>Head Over Heels </em>was a comfortable space for both Yi-hyun and Young-woo. The two of them are also grateful to work with a kind director, <strong>Kim Yong-wan</strong>, and crew members. Yi-hyun described it as a “great blessing.” </p><p>Shamans and luck are at the heart of <em>Head Over Heels</em>. While Seong-ah and Gyeon-woo navigate fate and fortune in the series, we asked Yi-hyun and Young-woo if they believe in the same things their characters do. </p><p>“Looking back, when I was a new actor going to auditions, I always checked my horoscope after every audition that I got to,” Yi-hyun admitted, adding that she is fascinated by superstitions. “If it were less lucky, I would be disappointed. And if it was really lucky, I would be super excited,” she said, laughing. </p><p>In Young-woo’s case, while he does believe in superstitions, he’s not deeply into it, very much like his on-screen character, Gyeon-woo. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLEnCsNP9_7/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=720&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3064655.3000000003%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Yi-hyun described working with Young-woo as a great opportunity to connect with a fellow actor she’s growing alongside in the industry. </p><p>We loved it when Young-woo told us he loves working with Yi-hyun. “I personally thought she matched her character so well, both appearance and personality-wise. Even her voice and the way she speaks fit her,” he shared, adding that it was the best casting the production could’ve made.</p><div><br/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p><em>Head Over Heels </em>clearly made a strong entrance. Its premiere on June 23 not only pulled impressive numbers but also claimed the top spot across all cable and general programming channels in Korea during its timeslot. No doubt, it&#x27;s a promising start for Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-woo’s newest pairing.</p><p>The cast also includes Cha Kang-yoon, Choo Ja-Hyun, Yoon Byung-hee, Kim Mi-kyung, and Kim Min-joo. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Stream it only on Prime Video.</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><p><strong><em></em></strong><em></em><em></em>Interview by <strong>Geolette Esguerra</strong></p><p><strong></strong><em></em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong>Video editing by <strong>Viel Dungo</strong></p><div><strong></strong></div>

<p>Their pairing is off to a great start!</p>

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