Popular actors Choo Young-woo and Jo Yi-hyun are aiming to revive the youth romantic comedy genre with the new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘The Fairy and the Cowherd.’

Attention is focused on whether ‘The Fairy and the Cowherd’, which has introduced the unusual subject matter of shamanism to the school youth drama genre that has been at a standstill since ‘The Princess and the Matchmaker’, can create a new box office formula.

The online production presentation, which was broadcast live on the afternoon of the 17th, was attended by co-stars Jo Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, Cha Kang-yoon, Choo Ja-hyun, director Kim Yong-wan, and writer Yang Ji-hoon.

‘The Fairy and the Cowherd’ is based on a webtoon of the same name, and tells the story of a boy born with a destiny to die and a high school shaman girl who sets out to stop that destiny.Jo Yi-hyun plays the role of Park Sung-ah, an ‘MZ shaman’ who embarks on an exorcism for her first love, and Choo Young-woo plays Bae Gyeon-woo, an archery club student who faces her destiny with her help.

Director Kim Yong-wan introduced the film as “a complex genre that goes beyond romantic comedy and combines human, occult, and sports,” and said, “You will be able to appreciate a ‘differentiation’ in addition to the innocent emotions that are associated with first love.”

As MZ shaman in the drama, Jo Yi-hyun worked hard to build her character for three months, including seeking advice from people in the industry.Choo Young-woo also trained with national team athletes to fulfill his role as an archer.

Writer Yang Ji-hoon, who wrote the script, said, “There are a variety of shaman characters, from the fairy-like Seong-ah to the charismatic Yeom-hwa(Choo Ja-hyun),” and added, “The contrast between each character’s personality adds variety to the story.”

‘The Cowherd and the Fairy’ is also receiving attention as a ‘school drama’ starring Choo Young-woo, who has emerged as a star in home theaters, two years after ‘Oasis’.

Attention is being paid to whether Choo Young-woo, who achieved two consecutive box office hits with ‘Madam Ok’ and ‘Trauma Center’, will be able to solidify his status through this work.

Regarding Choo Young-woo, director Kim Yong-wan praised him, saying, “He’s an actor with the perfect balance of physique, voice, and acting,” and “His casting is like winning the lottery.I think he’ll become the ‘nation’s first love’ through this production,” drawing attention.


Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com

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