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This Drama Captured My Heart Completely!!
I loved this drama from start to finish, I fell head over heels. It’s been so long since a K-drama managed to keep me fully invested until the end. Usually, I start losing interest somewhere in the middle, but this? This was different. A perfect blend of supernatural, emotional storytelling, rom-com, angst, and just so much pain + laugh, it had everything I love. This was FOR ME!
The story follows Seong A, a high school girl by day and a shaman by night. All she wants is to live an ordinary life. But one day, she meets Bae Gyeon woo, a boy who’s "upside down", someone fated to die. Seong A becomes determined to save him.
Seong A stole my heart. She’s such an adorable, bubbly girl. Seeing ghosts is not an easy life, but she never stops smiling. Her warmth, her kindness, it hurts how sweet she is. I'm going to miss her so much. Yihyun portrayed her so well, she was pretty in her shaman clothes, and when she became Bong su, she turned into a total baddie! I adored how she fell for Gyeon woo and never gave up on him.
Bae Gyeon woo had such a miserable life… His eyes were so sad it physically hurt. Treated like a plague, carrying misfortune, he was cold, empty, until Seong A came into his life. She brought color to his world. He deserved the whole world. I loved his archery arc too. The way he found a reason to live, not just through Seong A chasing the suicide ghost, but through archery himself, was powerful.
Ji ho, Seong A’s best friend, started out a bit annoying with his one-sided crush, but omg… he turned out to be the cutest. Loyal, fun, always looking after the leads. I ended up loving him a lot. His scenes were a delight.
Bong su, the supposedly evil spirit, was so funny, like a lost kid throwing tantrums. And yet, his backstory made you feel bad for him too. I kept flip-flopping between liking and disliking him. Choo Young woo did an amazing job with the dual roles, just in the eyes and body language alone, you could feel the difference.
The chemistry between the leads is off the charts. Every scene they had together was magic. Even the whole “human talisman” plot, Seong A making skinship with Gyeon woo to ward off ghosts, was hilarious and touching.
And when Ji ho became the human talisman, That was comedy gold! The bromance between Ji ho and Gyeon woo was everything. Even as rivals, Ji ho cared deeply and supported Gyeon woo. I loved their dynamic.
The high school friend group was adorable too, and I loved how they stayed close even after graduation. The unexpected couple was so cute.
I also appreciated the mother-daughter dynamic between Seong A and the General, and the entire shaman squad. Do Ryeong was so zesty, I loved the whole vibe.
As for Yeom hwa... wow. What an evil woman. Even her sad backstory couldn’t redeem her in my eyes, she was self-aware in her cruelty, which made her even more chilling. Still, the actress played her brilliantly.
The visuals were stunning. Dreamy, bright, yet calm, the color palette made every scene a joy to look at. The cinematography was top-tier. The OST was decent and fit well with the mood.
I really liked the shaman rituals too, they felt authentic and added depth to the world building. Every actor gave it their all, the cast did so well.
The story did get a bit confusing and fast near the end, but honestly nothing really bothered me. My heart says it’s a 10/10, while my brain says maybe 8, so I’ll go with my heart: 9.5/10.
This drama made my inner child so happy. I know I’ll remember this one for a long, long time.
The story follows Seong A, a high school girl by day and a shaman by night. All she wants is to live an ordinary life. But one day, she meets Bae Gyeon woo, a boy who’s "upside down", someone fated to die. Seong A becomes determined to save him.
Seong A stole my heart. She’s such an adorable, bubbly girl. Seeing ghosts is not an easy life, but she never stops smiling. Her warmth, her kindness, it hurts how sweet she is. I'm going to miss her so much. Yihyun portrayed her so well, she was pretty in her shaman clothes, and when she became Bong su, she turned into a total baddie! I adored how she fell for Gyeon woo and never gave up on him.
Bae Gyeon woo had such a miserable life… His eyes were so sad it physically hurt. Treated like a plague, carrying misfortune, he was cold, empty, until Seong A came into his life. She brought color to his world. He deserved the whole world. I loved his archery arc too. The way he found a reason to live, not just through Seong A chasing the suicide ghost, but through archery himself, was powerful.
Ji ho, Seong A’s best friend, started out a bit annoying with his one-sided crush, but omg… he turned out to be the cutest. Loyal, fun, always looking after the leads. I ended up loving him a lot. His scenes were a delight.
Bong su, the supposedly evil spirit, was so funny, like a lost kid throwing tantrums. And yet, his backstory made you feel bad for him too. I kept flip-flopping between liking and disliking him. Choo Young woo did an amazing job with the dual roles, just in the eyes and body language alone, you could feel the difference.
The chemistry between the leads is off the charts. Every scene they had together was magic. Even the whole “human talisman” plot, Seong A making skinship with Gyeon woo to ward off ghosts, was hilarious and touching.
And when Ji ho became the human talisman, That was comedy gold! The bromance between Ji ho and Gyeon woo was everything. Even as rivals, Ji ho cared deeply and supported Gyeon woo. I loved their dynamic.
The high school friend group was adorable too, and I loved how they stayed close even after graduation. The unexpected couple was so cute.
I also appreciated the mother-daughter dynamic between Seong A and the General, and the entire shaman squad. Do Ryeong was so zesty, I loved the whole vibe.
As for Yeom hwa... wow. What an evil woman. Even her sad backstory couldn’t redeem her in my eyes, she was self-aware in her cruelty, which made her even more chilling. Still, the actress played her brilliantly.
The visuals were stunning. Dreamy, bright, yet calm, the color palette made every scene a joy to look at. The cinematography was top-tier. The OST was decent and fit well with the mood.
I really liked the shaman rituals too, they felt authentic and added depth to the world building. Every actor gave it their all, the cast did so well.
The story did get a bit confusing and fast near the end, but honestly nothing really bothered me. My heart says it’s a 10/10, while my brain says maybe 8, so I’ll go with my heart: 9.5/10.
This drama made my inner child so happy. I know I’ll remember this one for a long, long time.
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