Gil Da-ran is a struggling substitute teacher trying to get her certificate, and engaged to the most handsome doctor in the world, Seo Yoon-jae. It's a fairy tale dream come true until one month before the wedding, Yoon-jae becomes more distant. At the same time, Da-ran meets a young transfer student from the States, Kang Gyung-joon, who's got an attitude towards everyone except Da-ran. But then Gyung-joon gets into a car accident with Yoon-jae, and the two of them drive over the guard rail and into the deep waters. Yoon-jae tries to save Gyung-joon, but in the process, Yoon-jae dies and Gyung-joon ends up in a coma. Gyung-joon soon wakes up...but finds himself in Yoon-jae's body!
Why You Should Watch "Head Over Heels" – The Must-See South Korean Fantasy Romance of 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of television, few shows manage to capture our hearts as quickly as the newly released South Korean series, "Head Over Heels." Premiering on June 23, 2025, this fantasy romance has quickly gained traction for its unique blend of humor, supernatural elements, and heartfelt storytelling. Adapted from Ahn Su-min's webtoon, the show follows Park Seong-a, a high school student by day and a shamaness by night. As she navigates adolescence and her burgeoning feelings for transfer student Bae Gyeon-u, viewers are treated to an emotional rollercoaster that is both relatable and fantastical.
At the core of the series is the charming yet precarious relationship between Park Seong-a and Bae Gyeon-u. Portrayed by talented actors Cho Yi-hyun and Choo Young-woo respectively, their chemistry ignites every scene they share. Gyeon-u’s striking good looks come with an ominous twist: his life hangs in the balance due to an unfortunate fate that Seong-a foresees through her shamanistic visions. This premise sets up a riveting plotline filled with suspense as we watch Seong-a go to great lengths—sometimes comedic yet often heartwarming—to protect Gyeon-u from his grim destiny.