tvN’s upcoming drama “Spooky In Love” has given viewers a look at the special bond between the main characters and their grandmothers. The show recently released new stills showing Park Eun Bin and Yang Se Jong with their on-screen grandmothers. The drama is a remake of the 2011 film “Spellbound” and mixes romance with supernatural elements.
Park Eun Bin plays Cheon Yeo Ri, a wealthy hotel heiress who runs the country’s top luxury hotel. Yang Se Jong takes on the role of Ma Gang Wook, a skilled prosecutor who strongly believes in justice and shows great care for others. The story follows these two characters as they work together on cases, even though one can see ghosts and the other is scared of them.
Two Grandmothers Who Shape Their Grandchildren’s Lives
The drama introduces two important grandmother characters who have a big impact on the main leads.
Ye Soo Jung plays Baek Kyung Ja, who is Cheon Yeo Ri’s grandmother. She serves as the chairwoman of a major hotel and resort company. After her husband passed away, she took over the business and has been leading it ever since. Her main wish is for her only grandchild, Cheon Yeo Ri, to take over the company one day. But she notices that Cheon Yeo Ri has started keeping people away and living alone. This worries Baek Kyung Ja a lot, and she cannot hide her concern.
Cha Mi Kyung plays Paeng Myo Soon, who is Ma Gang Wook’s grandmother. She raised her grandson by herself after his parents died. Her only goal in life is to see her grandson healthy and happy. Paeng Myo Soon strongly believes in fate and that people are meant to be together. Because of this, she keeps worrying that Ma Gang Wook might end up with someone who is not right for him. She is described as a very realistic grandmother who never stops telling her grandson what to do. Her constant nagging and care for Ma Gang Wook will create fun moments in the story.
How the Grandmothers Add to the Story
Both grandmothers play important roles in the drama. The production team for “Spooky In Love” shared some thoughts about these characters:
“The sincere love the two grandmothers have for their grandchildren will serve as a major turning point in the relationship between Cheon Yeo Ri and Ma Gang Wook. Please look forward to the unpredictable actions of the two characters, who will play active roles as both supporters and unpredictable variables.”
This shows that the grandmothers are not just background characters. Their actions and concern for their grandchildren will affect how the main story develops. Paeng Myo Soon’s constant worry about fate and relationships could create problems for Ma Gang Wook and Cheon Yeo Ri as they get closer. At the same time, Baek Kyung Ja’s worry about her granddaughter’s isolation might push Cheon Yeo Ri to open up more.
More Cast Members and the Love Triangle
Besides the two leads, Ong Seong Wu also stars in the drama. He plays Kang Min Hwan, who is the CEO of CL Raymond Hotel. His character appears friendly and kind on the outside, especially to Cheon Yeo Ri, but he hides his true ambitions behind this nice appearance. This creates a love triangle between Cheon Yeo Ri, Ma Gang Wook, and Kang Min Hwan.
What the Story Is About
“Spooky In Love” is an occult romance drama that combines horror, comedy, mystery, and romance. The story follows Cheon Yeo Ri, a hotel heiress who has been able to see ghosts since she was young. Because of this ability, she keeps her distance from other people. Ma Gang Wook is a brave prosecutor in court, but he is very scared of ghosts and anything supernatural.
The two characters meet through a strange event. When Ma Gang Wook accidentally holds Cheon Yeo Ri’s hand, he suddenly gains the ability to see ghosts too. This unexpected change brings them together and forces them to work as a team. They join forces to solve unsolved murder cases.
The main poster for the drama shows the two leads sitting together on a sofa at night. Cheon Yeo Ri’s hand touches Ma Gang Wook’s hand, and this simple touch changes his life completely. The poster also shows a creepy shadow on the window behind them. The text on the poster says, “When our hands touch, a spooky romance begins”. This hints that their relationship will involve both romance and unexpected supernatural events.
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Why Yang Se Jong Chose This Drama
Yang Se Jong explained why he decided to star in “Spooky In Love”. He said he found it interesting to see how the characters’ stories change as the drama moves toward its ending. He also talked about what he liked about his character Ma Gang Wook:
“There’s a moment when his perspective on ghosts changes. I was drawn to his sense of justice and how human he was in that moment.”
When asked about playing a character who can see ghosts, Yang Se Jong said there were many scenes where he had to act opposite ghosts. He spent a lot of time using his imagination for these scenes and tried to stay true to the emotions he felt in the moment.
He also shared what he thinks are the key parts of the drama – the change in the relationship between Cheon Yeo Ri and Ma Gang Wook, the appearance of ghosts, and the idea of fated relationships.
“Please keep an eye on what sorts of incidents occur due to the appearance of ghosts, as well as what kind of relationship develops between the two [leads].”
Release Date and Where to Watch
“Spooky In Love” will premiere on July 18, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. KST on the South Korean cable channel tvN. The drama will have 12 episodes. International viewers can watch the series on Netflix, where it will be available on the same day. For viewers in the USA, the show will be available on Netflix starting July 18. UK, Canada, Australia, and India viewers can also watch it on Netflix. The drama is directed by Lee Min Soo and written by Choi Jung Mi. With its mix of romance, comedy, and supernatural elements, “Spooky In Love” is one of the most talked-about K-dramas coming this summer.
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