Jo Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, and Cha Kang-yoon show off extraordinary chemistry in a first love salvation romance.

The production team of tvN new Monday-Tuesday drama ‘The Fairy and the Cowherd’ (directed by Kim Yong-wan, written by Yang Ji-hoon)released still cuts of Jo Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, and Cha Kang-yoon, who are perfect from their acting to their visual chemistry, on the 21st.

‘Gyeonwoo and the Fairy’ is a bold first love salvation romance between a boy with a destiny and MZ shaman girl who tries to stop it.It is based on a popular webtoon of the same name.The story of high school shaman Park Sung-ah(played by Jo Yi-hyun)who fights against destiny for her first love, and Bae Gyeon-woo(played by Chu Young-woo)who goes against destiny through the ordinary happiness that she opens up is expected to deliver fresh excitement.

According to the production team, Jo Yi-hyun will show off her lovable and confident charm by taking on the role of ‘Park Sung-ah’, who lives a double life as a high school student during the day and a shaman at night.From the moment Bae Gyeon-woo, who has captured her heart, walks into the temple backwards, Park Sung-ah becomes a human talisman that wards off bad luck ‘limited to Bae Gyeon-woo’ and begins an operation to protect her first love.Chu Young-woo, who received much love in ‘Trauma Center’ and ‘Madam Ok’s Story ‘, transforms into’ Bae Gyeon-woo ‘, who was born with the fate of death and brings bad luck.He is rough on the outside because he has always fought against bad luck, but he is warm and affectionate on the inside.After meeting high school shaman Park Sung-ah, his life gradually changes.




Cha Kang-yoon plays’ Pyo Ji-ho ‘who fights together with Bae Kyeon-woo’s fate for Park Sung-ah.The reason Pyo Ji-ho, who was not interested in love or others, became close to Park Sung-ah is because of his honesty that neither hides nor deceives his feelings.He begins to feel unfamiliar emotions towards his ‘best friend’ Park Sung-ah who struggles to save Bae Kyeon-woo and becomes a changing character.Cha Kang-yoon, who showed his presence in ‘Graduation’, ‘Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident’, and ‘The Art of Negotiation’, is drawing much attention to what kind of charm he will show in ‘Pyo Ji-ho’ who becomes more and more immersive the more you watch him.

The production team also released still cuts of the ‘Hwamok High School trio’ Park Sung-ah, Bae Kyeon-woo, and Pyo Ji-ho.Park Sung-ah, captured in the classroom, looks like an ordinary high school girl with a fresh appearance.However, her mysterious gaze, as if she has discovered something, gives off the extraordinary aura of a ‘celestial fairy’.The unique visuals of Bae Kyeon-woo, a promising archery prospect who Park Sung-ah falls for at first sight, also catches the eye.His steely mentality, which makes him not blink an eye at most things due to his long battle with bad luck, can be felt intact in his unsmiling face.It makes one wonder what kind of changes Bae Kyeon-woo, who has lost his smile, will experience when he meets Park Sung-ah.

The affectionate smile of Pyo Ji-ho, who never takes his eyes off Park Sung-ah, increases excitement and raises curiosity about their relationship.Will Park Sung-ah, Bae Gyeon-woo, and Pyo Ji-ho be able to overcome bad luck and protect their first love? The story of these people going against fate is drawing attention.

Jo Yi-hyun said about her reunion with Choo Young-woo after three years, “I was able to create great synergy with actor Choo Young-woo, whom I met again.I also had great chemistry with actor Cha Kang-yoon, with whom I worked with for the first time.He is bright and considerate, so we became close quickly and had fun filming.” Choo Young-woo also raised expectations by saying, “I worked with actress Jo Yi-hyun once before, so she was a great support on set.” Choo Young-woo then revealed that his chemistry with Cha Kang-yoon was also great, saying, “He’s a younger sibling who often has an affectionate personality, so we became close quickly.It was always fun to see him on set,” conveying the friendly atmosphere on set.

Cha Kang-yoon said, “Jo Yi-hyun and Choo Young-woo’s chemistry was already complete, so I thought I just had to blend in.Thanks to her guidance and support, our teamwork worked well.” He also said, “Jo Yi-hyun created a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.I think the chemistry between Sung-ah and Ji-ho came together well.Choo Young-woo also thought hard about how to express the character of ‘Pyo Ji-ho’ in a more fun way.”

‘The Cowherd and the Fairy’ will first air in June.

Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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