Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-Woo, Cha Kang-yoon, and Chu Ja-hyun are taking charge of laughter and excitement with their powerful 'Monday blues dispelling talisman'.
The reaction to tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' (directed by Kim Yong-wan, written by Yang Ji-hoon, planned by CJ ENM, produced by Studio Dragon, DEXTER, and EO Contents Group) is hot. Park Sung-ah (played by Cho Yi-hyun) has become a human talisman to protect Bae Gyeon-woo (played by Choo Young-Woo). The transformation that colors Bae Gyeon-woo's black-and-white world with rainbow hues signals the beginning of first love, heating up the online space. In particular, the effectiveness of the miraculous human talisman, which grows stronger the more it fits, has significantly raised the excitement index.
Amidst the enthusiastic responses, the viewership rating for episode 4 recorded a peak of 4.2% based on metropolitan area households, claiming the top spot in its time slot for two consecutive weeks, including cable and general programming. Additionally, it has successfully entered the top 10 list of Prime Video in 23 countries according to FlixPatrol, creating a buzz. The digital view count also recorded 83 million views in the first week of broadcasting, marking the second highest figure among tvN's Monday-Tuesday dramas aired in 2025. It's receiving great love, surpassing a cumulative view count of 90 million within two weeks on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
In the meantime, behind-the-scenes stills featuring Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-Woo, Cha Kang-yoon, and Chu Ja-hyun bursting with excitement have been revealed. First, Cho Yi-hyun drew reactions with the charming and bold appeal of the 'Heavenly Fairy' Park Sung-ah, who disarms Bae Gyeon-woo's emotional barriers. Her determined and straightforward efforts to protect her 'first love' Bae Gyeon-woo lead to refreshing laughter, while her role as a human talisman that nurtures hope for Bae Gyeon-woo evokes emotions beyond excitement.
Choo Young-Woo also showcased his true worth. He delicately portrayed Bae Gyeon-woo, a 'sad hedgehog' who has suffered from misfortune all his life, losing both laughter and dreams, and who is hesitant to let others close for fear of being swept up in his own bad luck. Despite feeling unsettled by Park Sung-ah's persistent approach, Bae Gyeon-woo's hidden tenderness adds an intriguing twist through Choo Young-Woo's passionate performance, keeping the excitement heightened with each moment. Above all, the perfect chemistry between Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-Woo, from their acting to visuals, has drawn considerable attention. From heart-thumping wall pushes to the 'first love beginning' hand-holding ending, the behind-the-scenes moments as exciting as the main broadcast have heightened anticipation for the unfolding mutual rescue romance.
Cha Kang-yoon's performance as the 'ideal friend' is also noteworthy. After realizing his feelings for Park Sung-ah, he declares war against Bae Gyeon-woo. His unexpected powerful move shook the hearts of viewers. The delightful chemistry between him and Cho Yi-hyun, marked by playful bickering, also adds entertaining moments at just the right times. The sight of Cha Kang-yoon striking cute poses in front of a blackboard that says 'Bae Gyeon-woo♡Park Sung-ah' brings a pleasant smile.
Chu Ja-hyun delivered an outstanding performance that dominated the atmosphere right from her first appearance. The chilling and mysterious charm of the shaman Yeom-hwa, who enhances the power of evil spirits, combined with Chu Ja-hyun's unique charisma has solidified her as a powerful character. The 'flower lantern dance' scene where Bae Gyeon-woo learns about the true identity of the 'shaman' Park Sung-ah is the highlight of episode 4. Given its significance, the rehearsal moments of Cho Yi-hyun and Chu Ja-hyun show their impressive dedication. Viewers are eager to see how Chu Ja-hyun injects her individuality into the 'Yeom-hwa' character, which does not exist in the original work.
The production team of 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' stated, "The relationships between Park Sung-ah, Bae Gyeon-woo, Pyo Ji-ho, and Yeom-hwa deepen and change. The turning points in each character's emotions will be interesting." They also noted, "It will be intriguing to see how Bae Gyeon-woo comes to realize that Park Sung-ah is a shaman, how Pyo Ji-ho confesses his unrequited love, and what variables Yeom-hwa, who has a karmic connection with Bae Gyeon-woo, will bring."
Meanwhile, episode 5 of the tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' will air on the 7th (Monday) at 8:50 p.m.
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