[talk] How many episodes of Gyeonwoo and Seonnyeo? The identity of the evil spirit of Chu Yeong-woo, the ending, foreshadowing, and the original plot at a glance

tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Fairy and the Cowherd' consists of a total of 12 episodes, and the identity of the evil spirit Bongsu and the foreshadowing of the ending of Yeomhwa are developed in depth as each episode passes. Based on a webtoon, this drama is a fantasy romance that combines the dual roles of Choo Young-woo and Jo Yi-hyun's performance as a shaman and a fairy, and is receiving a hot response online as each episode progresses.

 

1. How many episodes will “Gyeonwu and the Fairy” consist of?

 

The drama 'The Fairy and the Cowherd' consists of a total of 12 episodes, and will air from June 23 to July 29, 2025. Currently, 8 episodes have aired, and starting this week, the plot towards the ending is rapidly unraveling.

 

Broadcast channel	tvN (Every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM)
OTT platform	Exclusive release on Tving
Original	Webtoon of the same name by author An Su-min (serialized on Naver Webtoon)
Total number of episodes	12 episodes
Broadcast time	June 23, 2025 - July 29, 2025

 

 

 

 

2. Choo Young-woo playing two roles? What is the true identity of the evil spirit Bong-su?

 

Actor Choo Young-woo is heightening the immersion of the drama by playing two roles: 'Bae Gyeon-woo' and 'Bong-soo'. Bong-soo is an evil spirit possessed by Gyeon-woo, and there are various speculations about his identity. In particular, the tension was heightened in episode 8 as it was suggested that Bong-soo's true identity is the vengeful spirit of a student soldier or a family member with a past connection to Yeom-hwa. The reason Yeom-hwa summoned Bong-soo as a sacrifice is simple revenge, or is it a reunion with her lost son? The background is arousing curiosity.

 

 

3. The ending is foreshadowing. Will it be a happy ending?

 

Through the currently unfolding foreshadowing, we can see that 'Gyeonwoo and the Fairy' is not a simple romance, but rather a fantasy structure of choice and sacrifice. In particular, General Dongcheon's warning that "only one of the two can be saved" is given more weight through Yeomhwa's past and Bongsu's story. In what direction will the final ending, where one must choose between Seongah and Gyeonwoo, flow?

In summary, the ending seems like a happy ending, but depending on the truth behind Yeomhwa and Bongsu's true identity, it is possible that it could be a closed ending with sacrifice.

 

4. What are the differences between the original plot of Gyeonwu and the Fairy and the drama?

 

The original webtoon was serialized from February 2020 to January 2023, and ended with a total of 142 episodes + a side story. The drama follows the basic plot and character settings, but the foreshadowing of Bongsu's evil spirit and Yeomhwa is further intensified in the live-action version. While the webtoon portrayed a fantasy romance between Seong-ah and Gyeon-woo overcoming death along with the innocence of first love, many have said that the drama has increased immersion through additional mystery and occult elements.

 

 

5. Characters and character relationships

 

'The Fairy and the Cowherd' is a suspenseful story centered around the main characters Seong-ah and Gyeon-woo, and featuring characters with different secrets and wounds. In particular, the relationships between the evil spirit Bong-su, the shaman Yeom-hwa, and Ji-ho, who has a crush on Seong-ah, become more complex and interesting as the episodes progress.

 

Park Sung-ah (Jo Yi-hyun)	A high school girl by day, a shaman by night. A fairy with the ability to see ghosts and heal them. She falls in love with Gyeonwu at first sight and tries to save him.
Bae Kyeon-woo (Chu Young-woo)	A boy born with bad luck. He experiences warm feelings for the first time thanks to Seong-ah, but is shocked when he finds out that she is a shaman.
Beacon	An evil spirit possessed by Gyeonwu. It seems to have a past connection with Yeomhwa.
Salt (Choo Ja-hyun)	A famous shaman and disciple of General Dongcheon. He is the one who summoned Bongsu and has a complex involvement in the relationship between Gyeonwu and Seongah.
Pyo Ji-ho (Cha Kang-yoon)	A friend who has a crush on Seong-ah. He forms a love triangle with Gyeon-woo and shows the story of his growth.

 

 

 

6. Drama production and response

 

The touch of director Kim Yong-wan, who directed 'The Method' and 'The Wind', is heightening the immersion by creating a harmony of rapid development and delicate emotional lines. In particular, Choo Young-woo's dual-role acting and Jo Yi-hyun's shamanistic romance acting are receiving favorable reviews, and the character of Yeom-hwa, played by Choo Ja-hyun, is also receiving attention for her mysterious charm. Thanks to this, the drama is currently receiving high interest from female viewers in their teens to 30s, with up to 8 episodes released.

 

 

Q&A

 

Q. How many episodes of “Gyeonwu and the Fairy” are there?

A. It consists of a total of 12 episodes, and the final episode is scheduled to air on July 29th.

 

Q. Where can I watch OTT replays?

A. It is being streamed exclusively on TVING.

 

Q. Is Choo Young-woo playing two roles?

A. Yes, I play both 'Bae Gyeon-woo' and the evil spirit possessed by him, 'Bong-su'.

 

Q. Will the ending be the same as the original webtoon?

A. The original work has already been completed, but the drama is expected to change, so we need to keep an eye on it.

 

Q. What kind of person is Yeomhwa?

A. He is a famous shaman who summoned Bongsu and holds the key to the plot of the drama.

 

 

 

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