Choo Young-woo and Cho Yi-hyun Star in Supernatural First-Love Romance ‘The Cowherd and the Fairy’

Get ready for a fantastical twist on teen love with tvN’s newest Monday-Tuesday K-drama, ‘The Cowherd and the Fairy’, premiering on June 23. Starring rising talents Choo Young-woo and Cho Yi-hyun, this supernatural romance promises an adrenaline-pumping journey of youthful emotions, fate, and love that defies the inevitable.

Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, ‘The Cowherd and the Fairy’ tells the story of Bae Kyun-woo (played by Choo Young-woo), a boy born with a cursed fate marked by deadly misfortune, and Park Sung-ah (played by Cho Yi-hyun), a spiritual shaman girl whose mission is to save him. As high schoolers caught in the turbulence of destiny and young love, their story blends fantasy, romance, and teen coming-of-age in a unique, modern reinterpretation of folklore.

Directed by Kim Yong-wan and written by Yang Ji-hoon, the drama mixes haunting “K-Ghost” encounters, traditional spiritual lore, and heart-fluttering romance to build an unforgettable narrative. Adding to the intrigue are episodes featuring quirky and unpredictable Korean ghosts, promising both chills and laughs throughout the series.

The recently released teaser trailer has fans buzzing. As Bae Kyun-woo walks through the sacred hallway of Park Sung-ah’s shrine, an eerie whisper warns, “It’s too dangerous.” Yet, when he steps inside, the tone shifts—light fills the space, and a smile slowly curls on Park Sung-ah’s lips. Her eyes gleam with awe, mirroring Kyun-woo’s upside-down reflection and signaling the beginning of an intense and otherworldly first love.

Cho Yi-hyun perfectly embodies duality as Park Sung-ah, a high school girl by day and shaman by night, navigating love and duty. When Kyun-woo stumbles into her life—literally walking backward into her shrine—she becomes his living talisman, set on protecting him from his curse and holding onto her one true love.

Choo Young-woo dives into the role of Bae Kyun-woo—a former archery prodigy with a steel exterior shaped by years of misfortune. Though rough on the outside, his tender core emerges upon meeting Sung-ah. This dynamic duo is set to deliver a potent blend of vulnerability and strength, lighting up the screen with their emotional chemistry and youthful energy.

With its blend of contemporary mysticism, high school dynamics, and an unforgettable cursed romance, ‘The Cowherd and the Fairy’ is shaping up to be the next must-watch K-drama of 2024.