Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-Woo in 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' have become each other's savior and first love, painting viewers in shades of pink.
The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' (directed by Kim Yong-wan, scripted by Yang Ji-hoon, planned by CJ ENM, produced by Studio Dragon, DEXTER, and EO Contents Group) is showcasing the true value of a first love rescue romance. Park Seong-ah (played by Cho Yi-hyun), who is a high school student during the day and is rumored to be the courageous 'Heavenly Fairy' at night, is entwined with Baek Gyeon-woo (played by Choo Young-Woo), who is fated to die. The process in which these two seemingly similar characters, who dream of living just like their peers, become each other's savior and first love is creating a delightful buzz of excitement. With passionate reactions, the viewership rating for episode 4 hit a high of 4.2% based on households in the metropolitan area, securing the top spot for two consecutive weeks among cable and general programming channels. 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' has also successfully entered the TOP10 list on Prime Video in 23 countries, as reported by FlixPatrol, and is causing a stir online. After just two weeks on the air, the accumulated views on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook have surpassed 90 million.
Above all, the human talisman skinship flirting of Park Seong-ah, which grows stronger the more it sticks, was powerful. It not only made Baek Gyeon-woo but also the viewers' hearts flutter, producing memorable romantic scenes.
First, the unpublished cut that drew attention with the 'first love beginning' hand-holding ending makes the heart race even on a second watch. After the passing of Grandma Oh Ok-soon (played by Gil Hae-yeon), Baek Gyeon-woo is engulfed in deep sorrow. In his despair, Park Seong-ah clings to him, becoming her own 'human talisman' to stay by his side.
As the adoptive mother Dong Cheon-jung (played by Kim Mi-kyung) said, the human heart is more powerful than anything. The human talisman skinship effect, limited to 'Baek Gyeon-woo,' was immense. Park Seong-ah's sincerity succeeded not only in exorcising spirits but also in sprouting hope for Baek Gyeon-woo to want to live. She colored Baek Gyeon-woo's black-and-white world in brilliant rainbow hues, helping him discover the meaning of life and smiles. The thrilling moment marking the beginning of their mutual first love peaked the mention of 'Naver Talk' immediately after the broadcast. Especially, praise poured in for Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-Woo's performances, which delicately captured the moment of their fluttering first love.
Every moment of Park Seong-ah and Baek Gyeon-woo starting their first love was filled with excitement. The bicycle date photo crossing the ginkgo tree path vividly captures the freshness of eighteen-year-olds falling in love. The change in Baek Gyeon-woo, who waits with his arms wide open sitting atop the tall school wall to avoid hurting Park Seong-ah, amplifies the excitement. Park Seong-ah's shy smile as she gazes at Baek Gyeon-woo also tickles the heart, drawing smiles from viewers.
The warm moments of comforting between Park Seong-ah and Baek Gyeon-woo are also heartwarming. In a difficult situation, Baek Gyeon-woo expresses anger on behalf of Park Seong-ah, who cannot say anything but smiles, while PARK Seong-ah comforts Baek Gyeon-woo, who is troubled by his painful past, symbolizing a special relationship that goes beyond first love to provide solace.
Immediately after the broadcast, various social media and online communities saw a flurry of responses such as, 'Seong-ah and Gyeon-woo starting their first love are cute and endearing,' 'The sweet and refreshing first love is so good,' 'The first love material created by Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-Woo’s exceptional ending is legendary,' 'My heart nearly burst during the hand-holding ending. Why is Seong-ah and Gyeon-woo's high school romance so sweet?' and 'What an exhilarating human talisman this is!'
Meanwhile, the ending featuring Baek Gyeon-woo's tears upon discovering the identity of 'the shaman' Park Seong-ah is heightening curiosity. 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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