‘Head Over Heels’ Episode 3 Highlights Emotional Depth and Rising Tensions
In the latest episode of tvN’s Head Over Heels, aired June 30, the chemistry between Jo Yi-hyun’s Park Seong-a and Choo Young-woo’s Bae Gyeon-woo took center stage. After losing his grandmother, Gyeon-woo found himself haunted by a dark spirit, prompting Seong-a to become his "human talisman."
The heartbreak is real. Gyeon-woo, devastated by his grandmother’s passing, isolated himself, letting despair take over. Seong-a, determined to lift his spirits, inscribed protective symbols on herself, creating an emotional and fierce moment.
"The human heart is the most powerful force," Seong-a recalls, showcasing her commitment to Gyeon-woo.
Their physical bond pushed the haunting spirit away and reignited Gyeon-woo’s passion for archery, inspired by his grandmother’s proud moments.
Romance blossoms. Gyeon-woo tried to emotionally distance himself, but Seong-a’s heartfelt challenge broke through: "You protect yourself. That’s why I want to be kind to you." This pivotal moment ended with sweet interlaced fingers, signaling the start of their first love.
Meanwhile, dark elements are at play. Dongcheon General (Kim Mi-kyung) sensed evil stirring and identified the cause as Yeomhwa (Choo Ja-hyun), hinting at looming confrontations.
Viewership numbers impress. Episode 3 recorded an average rating of 3.9% and peaked at 5.2% in the Seoul area, making it No. 1 in its time slot, both on cable and general programming channels.
Head Over Heels Episode 4 airs July 1 at 8:50 PM KST on tvN and is available to stream on Prime Video.
