[Interview] Choo Young Woo and Cho Yi Hyun About the Drama 'HEAD OVER HEELS', Preparation to Become a Shaman Until Playing Together Again

Kapanlagi.com - Choo Young Woo and Cho Yi Hyun will soon meet Korean drama lovers through the romantic comedy HEAD OVER HEELS. Posters, teasers, and behind-the-scenes footage of this drama have circulated on social media, making fans eager to see their adorable chemistry.

Recently, KapanLagi Korea had the opportunity to interview Choo Young Woo and Cho Yi Hyun. Let's check out their interview before HEAD OVER HEELS premieres!

1. Interview

Kapanlagi:
My first question for Choo Young Woo. What is the uniqueness of Gyeon-U that makes the audience fall in love with him at first sight?

Choo Young Woo:
I have to say that the unique charm of Gyeon-U is how he doesn't talk much, he's not the chatty type, and he keeps a lot of secrets. In my opinion, the mysterious aura around him and the enigmatic impression he has are charms that will captivate everyone.

KapanLagi:
Next question for Cho Yi Hyun.
What kind of preparation did you do to become a shaman? Did you research how a paranormal works or meet a real shaman to delve into the character?

Cho Yi Hyun:
Yes, I learned a lot, and we even had a real shaman on set. My advisor guided me in various movements or postures as well as the order of the rituals. Before we started shooting, I practiced a lot because things like this cannot be learned instantly. Meanwhile, real shamans, every time they perform a shamanistic ritual, they are truly spiritually connected with their gods, right? But for me, since I am not a real shaman, I consider all of this as a performance, like theater, more or less. So in preparing these rituals, I imagine in my mind that I am putting on a theater show, and I am greatly assisted by the advice and guidance from the shamans on site, and it is a delightful experience.

KapanLagi:
Make Choo Young Woo again. Is there a certain trait or character of Gyeon-U that makes you sympathetic towards him while portraying him?

Choo Young Woo:
I think as I portrayed Gyeon-U, I kept feeling very sympathetic towards him. And it’s not just Gyeon-U that I feel sorry for. I also feel sympathy and pity for Seong-A, because it’s not like she wants to be a shaman. She must want to live her life as an ordinary schoolgirl, experiencing a teenage life filled with love stories, but there are so many things she has to sacrifice to become a shaman. For me, such a life must be very hard for her. And now that I think about it, maybe Gyeon-U is actually more interested in her because, unconsciously, he also has similar thoughts.

KapanLagi:
A question for Cho Yi Hyun again. If you had visions like Seong-A, would you like it? Or would you consider it a curse?

Cho Yi Hyun:
I don't see it as a curse or a loss, but I have heard that being a shaman is not something that can be chosen, right? I have heard and seen through documentaries that they cannot simply refuse or stop being a shaman. Even if they do not want to take that path, their lives seem to be predetermined, truly inevitable. So I think I will just accept it as my destiny, even though it will feel a bit sad.

KapanLagi:
The next question for both of you.
This is the second time you are working together, what do you think when you know you are collaborating again? And is it easier to build chemistry?

Cho Yi Hyun:
It really feels great to meet Young Woo again, because this is the second time we are working together, so we feel very comfortable with each other.
Before actually meeting again for this production, I was a bit nervous because I thought, since it had been quite a while since we last met, it might feel a bit awkward at first. But it turns out it's not like that at all. We quickly got used to each other, and I think this shooting process went very smoothly and well.

Choo Young Woo:
When I first heard that I would be working with Yi Hyun, I was really excited because, you know, in the acting world, you never act alone. Acting is a reciprocal process, and who your co-star is very important. I always feel a bit nervous before knowing who I will be working with, because it could be meeting someone for the first time. But this time, after knowing that I would be acting alongside Yi Hyun, I felt very relieved and happy because I already know her very well, including how great she is as an actress. I have always followed her works, so I knew there was nothing to worry about.

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Also check out the interview results of Choo Young Woo and Cho Yi Hyun here. And don't forget to watch HEAD OVER HEELS on Prime Video later!

(kpl/pit)