Head Over Heels Episode 4 Review: From Ghost Hunts to Heart Flutters
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Okay, who knew the handsome, broody Bae Gyeon-woo (Choo Young-woo) would melt so fast for teen shaman Seong-ah (Cho Yi-hyun) in the fantasy-romance “Head Over Heels”! Isn’t that too soon for a K-drama? Not that I am complaining. Although it looks like he is going to ice her out soon enough!
Recap of ‘Head Over Heels’ Episode 3: First off, how cute was the ending of the episode where Seong-ah asks for a high-five from Gyeon-woo, ends up holding his hand and he reciprocates with a smile? The rooftop interaction was romantic and beautifully shot. Anyway, the episode is all about Seong-ah trying to chase a sinister dark spirit hovering around Gyeon-woo, who loses his will to live after his grandmother’s death, attracting a dangerous ghost that targets people with suicidal thoughts.
Spirit mother Dongcheon (Kim Mi-kyung) advises Seong-ah to make herself a human talisman by drawing texts on her body, claiming that it is the most powerful way to ward off ghosts. All Seong-ah then has to do is ensure some sort of physical contact with Gyeon-woo to drive away the deadly shadows encircling him. Gyeon-woo is flummoxed by her stalker-like, touchy behavior, and even her friend Ji-ho (Cha Kang-yoon) nearly dies of second-hand embarrassment. However, in the end, she is able to chase the suicide ghost away, but some credit also goes to the archery teacher, as he convinces Gyeon-woo to return to the sport, giving him renewed purpose.
Episode 4 of ‘Head Over Heels‘ hilariously starts off with Seong-ah mooning over the fact that she finally held hands with her first love. She even tells all her customers about how holding hands make her heart ‘flutter’ during her shamanic sessions. Even poor Ji-ho, who is well aware of Seong-ah’s massive crush on Gyeon-woo, notices that he is warming up to her and might be reciprocating her feelings. So viewers get some cute, soft moments between the lead couple, with Choo Young-woo and Cho Yi-hyun’s onscreen chemistry working like a charm for the show. Courtesy Seong-ah’s constant efforts to win him over, the sulky, depressed Gyeon-woo sees a major transformation in personality, becoming cheery and more likable.
Cha Kang-yoon is hilariously adorable as Ji-ho, who clearly isn’t happy with the blossoming romance between the two and candidly expresses not wanting to be a third wheel. So we know a stronger love triangle is in the cards for ‘Head Over Heels‘, although at this point, he really has no chance of winning over Seong-ah against her crazy crush on Gyeon-woo. For now, she is super busy fighting minor spirits while continuing to hide her identity as a shaman and serving as a “human talisman” to protect her love.
A major subplot in this edition continues to be the haunted house that Spirit mother Dongcheon (Kim Mi-kyung) visits in the last episode of ‘Head Over Heels’. She declares the evil spirits in the house are far too strong to tackle; however, she ropes in more shamans, including Seong-ah, to help her confront the cursed place. So this episode not only sees them perform some intriguing rituals, but we also get a major twist that ties the spooky house subplot to the overall story.
Actor Chu Ja-hyeon, who is introduced as Yeom Hwa, an evil shaman, is also revealed to have a connection with Gyeon-woo’s family. So there’s some mystery, drama, and minor flashbacks to explain why the teen archer ardently despises shamans. And I say ‘teen archer’, because he has finally made up his mind to get back to the sport.
Overall, Episode 4 of ‘Head Over Heels’ is yet another entertaining edition of the teen-fantasy-romance, which ends with a ritualistic dance and the possibility of Seong-ah losing her newfound place in her sweetheart’s heart.
Watch ‘Head Over Heels’ on Prime Video.
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