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Actor Cho Yi-hyun is adorable as teen shaman protagonist Park Seong-ah in ‘Head Over Heels’, but she is even more entertaining as the troublemaker ghost Bong-su, now an evil deity residing in Seong-ah’s body. And if Yeom-hwa (Chu Ja-hyeon) is to be believed, the only way to get rid off Bong-su is by death of its host. The finale of the series is an entertaining mix of comedic antics, friendly banter, emotional upheaval, and dangerous shamanic activities.
Quick Recap of ‘Head Over Heels’ Episode 11
Seong-ah performs a ritual to expel the spirit of Bong-su from her beloved first love, Gyeon-woo (Choo Young-woo). However, things take a dark turn when Bong-su ends up possessing Seong-ah’s body instead, now transformed into an evil deity, having claimed his 100th victim with the death of senior shaman Dongcheon. Or at least, that’s what Yeom-hwa claims. Seong-ah disappears from the town, even missing her graduation ceremony, leaving both Gyeon-woo and Ji-ho (Cha Kang-yoon) devastated. Seong-ah is gone for almost three years, but her friends keep looking for her, without much success. Episode 11 ends with Gyeon-woo finally finding her at the Flower Fairy Do Ryeong’s (Yoon Byung-hee) shrine, but then he realizes it is actually Bong-su!
Episode 12 of ‘Head Over Heels’
The finale of this supernatural romance centers on Gyeon-woo’s attempt to resolve the Bong-su crisis, who’s now taken over Seong-ah’s body. Let’s call her Bong-Seong-ah, since she’s no longer the sweet, floral-dress-wearing teen with signature bangs, but an evil deity strutting around in bold, spunky animal-print outfits.
Gyeon-woo brings Bong-Seong-ah home, where Ji-ho, who is perpetually crashing at his place, is stunned to see her after all these years. His shock only deepens as he begins to grasp what’s really going on. The first few minutes of Episode 12 lean into comedy, with hilarious exchanges between the trio. When an old school friend unexpectedly drops by, word spreads fast: Seong-ah is back. This sparks an impromptu beer-fueled reunion party to celebrate her return, and Bong-su, now inhabiting Seong-ah, begins to realize the weight of stealing someone else’s life.
Just as actor Choo Young-woo was fun to watch when his broody character was possessed by Bong-su, Cho Yi-hyun also portrays the possessed teen shaman with endearing, playful charm. Of course, she’s equally adorable as the lovestruck, generous, golden-hearted Seong-ah. Although actor Cha Kang-yoon as Ji-ho is also a scene-stealer, with his fluffy portrayal of Ji-ho, loyally standing by his friend’s side.
The last few minutes of ‘Head Over Heels’ take a tense, dramatic turn as Gyeon-woo reluctantly teams up with Yeom-hwa to exorcise Bong-su. However, the older shaman’s proposed solution is dark, painful, and potentially fatal. The finale delivers a colorful and theatrical display of shamanic rituals, with both Yeom-hwa and Do-ryeong (Yoon Byung-hee) performing elaborate ceremonies.
While I was definitely expecting more romance and spooky elements from ‘Head Over Heels’, the show turns out to be an intriguing blend of both. Of course, some of the shamanic plot points defy logic, but if you just go with the flow, it’s an enjoyable ride. In the end, Cho Yi-hyun’s Seong-ah gets a victorious, emotional “happy ending,” and the final moments feature the lead couple sealing their love with a few sweet kisses. Give it a watch if you’re in the mood for a genre-bending teen romance.
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