'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl' Jo Hyun colored Choo Young-woo's black-and-white world with rainbow hues.
In episode 3 of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl' (written by Yang Ji-hoon, directed by Kim Yong-wan), Park Seong-ah (played by Jo Hyun) and Bae Gyeon-woo (played by Choo Young-woo) became each other's first love. After the passing of his grandmother Oh Ok-soon (played by Gil Hae-yeon), Bae Gyeon-woo fell into deep sorrow. To the hopeless Bae Gyeon-woo, the 'suicide spirit' clung to him, and Park Seong-ah decided to become a 'human talisman' to stay by his side.
Viewers reacted enthusiastically to Park Seong-ah's 'Bae Gyeon-woo exclusive' human talisman skinship flirting. The viewership rating for episode 3 recorded an average of 3.7% and a peak of 4.8% based on nationwide households, ranking No. 1 in the same time slot, including cable and general programming channels. (Based on Nielsen Korea paid platform)
On this day, Bae Gyeon-woo was engulfed in sadness over the absence of his grandmother Oh Ok-soon. His only refuge, rejected even by his family, was his grandmother. Returning to an empty home, Bae Gyeon-woo shed tears freely, adding to the poignancy of the scene.
As the meaning of life faded for Bae Gyeon-woo, the 'suicide spirit' began to settle beside him, and Park Seong-ah realized decisive action was necessary. Following the words of General Dongcheon, which stated that the human heart is stronger than anything, she resolved to become a 'human talisman' more powerful than any charm, filled with the earnest desire to save Bae Gyeon-woo. The sight of Park Seong-ah tattooing a talisman on her own body was solemn.
The effectiveness of the human talisman was indeed powerful. Since it required skinship to be effective, it often caught Bae Gyeon-woo off guard, but at the same time, the suicide spirit began to retreat step by step. As if determined not to give Bae Gyeon-woo a moment to wallow in sorrow, Park Seong-ah's struggles around him began to show change. The reason Bae Gyeon-woo had stopped archery was that it was difficult for his grandmother to witness the pointing fingers directed at him during competitions.
However, Bae Gyeon-woo realized that the moment his grandmother smiled the brightest was when he had placed a gold medal around her neck, and he picked up the bow again. Watching the arrow slice through the wind and hit the target, Bae Gyeon-woo smiled. The suicide spirit also retreated from him as he found a reason to live.
And then, a thrilling turning point came for Park Seong-ah and Bae Gyeon-woo. Bae Gyeon-woo, who was unaware that Park Seong-ah was a human talisman, drew a line once again. But Park Seong-ah surprised Bae Gyeon-woo again. She moved his heart with the words, "Originally, children should be protected by adults, but you protect yourself. That's why I want to treat you well." Only then did Bae Gyeon-woo realize Park Seong-ah's sincerity and smile brightly. At that moment, the suicide spirit also disappeared.
With a joyful heart, Park Seong-ah high-fived Bae Gyeon-woo and inadvertently intertwined their fingers. For a moment of surprise, Park Seong-ah couldn't help but feel 'heart-fluttering.' Bae Gyeon-woo was pulling her hand closer with a bright smile. Park Seong-ah, who colored Bae Gyeon-woo's black-and-white world with rainbow hues, and Bae Gyeon-woo, who regained his smile, becoming each other's first love, heightened expectations for the upcoming mutual salvation romance.
Meanwhile, episode 4 of 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl' will air on the 1st at 8:50 PM.
[Lee Da-gyeom, Star Today Reporter]
