We’re officially two episodes from the end, and Head Over Heels is doubling down on the drama, the conflict, and emotional intensity. Episode 10 delves deeper into the spiritual politics at play, but not everything unfolds as smoothly as it should. The episode is entertaining—but not flawless.
Spoiler alert: Major spoilers ahead, so don’t read unless you’ve watched!
About The Drama
Head Over Heels (Korean Title: 견우와 선녀) is a 2025 tvN fantasy-romance drama starring Cho Yi-hyun as Park Sung-ah, Choo Yeong-woo as Bae Gyeon-woo, and Cha Kang-yoon as Ji-ho. The show is directed by Kim Yong-wan and written by An Soo-min and Yang Ji-hun, the duo behind some of K-dramaland’s most heartfelt supernatural scripts.
It follows Gyeon-woo, a student with bad luck, and Sung-ah, a high school shaman with a mysterious past. Mixing ghost lore, high school politics, and forbidden romance, the drama explores love, fate, and spiritual inheritance. It airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:50 KST on tvN and streams worldwide via Amazon Prime Video.
Episode 10 Recap
The episode begins with Sung-ah realizing that Gyeon-woo is still being possessed by Bong-su. Her last shred of hope—that the boy she loves is back—shatters. General Dongcheon, Sung-ah’s protective spirit mother, intervenes and tries to persuade her daughter to understand Bong-su’s pain and loneliness. Even so, Sung-ah stands firm: Bong-su is not Gyeon-woo, and no amount of pretending will change that.
At the same time, Bong-su works even harder to be a better Gyeon-woo. He begins to do good things, study hard, and even protect Sung-ah in small ways. But the more he tries, the more painfully obvious it becomes that he’s still not the boy she loves. During the Hour of the Ox, Gyeon-woo wakes up for a short time and tells Sung-ah to run. It's a short reunion, but it destroys Bong-su's hopes.
Bong-su is so heartbroken that he lashes out, turning his sadness and rejection into a curse. Yeom-hwa also tricks Ji-ho into stealing the ring that holds Bong-su's spirit, which she then uses to start a death ritual that could bring the Grim Reaper. In a shocking turn of events, Bong-su strikes back, trying to kill Yeom-hwa. Since Yeom-hwa has Dongcheon as her human amulet, Dong-cheon accepted the curse and died. Her death is heartbreaking, both as a sacrifice and as a symbol of how far things have gone off the rails.
The Emotional Weight Hits Hard
Sung-ah’s grief feels almost unbearable. Losing Dongcheon—the only maternal figure in her life—hits her harder than anything else. Dongcheon wasn’t just her mother; she was her guide, her protector, and the one person who always had her back. Without her, Sung-ah feels lost. And Cho Yi-hyun plays it so well—you can feel every bit of that pain in her face, in her silence.
Dongcheon Deserved More
Dongcheon’s arc has been one of the emotional backbones of the series. As a protector, a mentor, and the closest thing to a mother Sung-ah has had, her presence brought wisdom and grounding to the chaos of the spirit world. That’s why her death hits so hard. It’s not just that it’s violent—it happens so fast, without warning, without dignity.
She just fades away, and no one can do anything to stop it. It’s quiet, brutal, and incredibly sad. And somehow, that makes it even more powerful—like a quiet reminder that even the strongest guardians aren’t invincible.
Bong-su Becomes A Tragic Villain
This episode finally gives us Bong-su’s full emotional arc. His backstory, hinted at in earlier episodes, is fleshed out here: the trauma of war, the unprocessed grief, and the sheer loneliness of being forgotten. His desire to live again, to be loved, is deeply human—even as his methods are destructive.
But I don’t get why we are getting this emotional depth so late in the story. Had Bong-su’s layers been revealed earlier, his actions would feel more reasonable. As it stands, we’re being asked to sympathize with him after he’s already committed acts that border on villainy. It’s emotionally effective—but rushed.
Ji-ho, Please Stop Trusting Evil Women
As much as Ji-ho’s decision to trust Yeom-hwa makes us scream "Why!?" at the screen, it also makes sense in the moment. He’s desperate. He’s watching his best friend disappear, body and soul, and the only person offering a solution is a shady, manipulative shaman.
His frustration leads him down a dangerous path—and once he realizes he’s made a mistake, his panic is palpable. There’s a real tragedy to Ji-ho’s role here. He acts out of love and fear, and it backfires spectacularly.
Spirit World Rules Are Getting Messier
The spirit world rules are starting to feel messy. I already noticed some inconsistencies in the previous episode, but this one makes it even more obvious. For example, we were told that protective amulets only work if the human and the spirit share a strong emotional bond. But suddenly, Dongcheon’s amulet works on Yeom Hwa—even though they don’t seem to have any kind of connection.
The same goes for curses and rituals; they were introduced with clear rules, but now those rules seem to bend whenever it’s convenient for the plot. These inconsistencies don’t ruin the show, but they do pull you out of the story and make you question how this world actually works. The emotions still hit hard, but the supernatural logic could really use some tightening.
Final Rating: 8.5/10
These are just my personal thoughts as someone who’s been really invested in the show. I know everyone experiences drama differently, so feel free to agree, disagree, or share your own take. I’d love to hear what you think—did this episode work for you? Let’s talk in the comments!
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