Park Eun-bin takes on a cool, icy CEO for the first time! Teams up with Yang Se-jong to exorcise ghosts in tvN’s The Scary Love, adapted from Spellbound
Definitely one to add to your must-watch list～
Key highlights
- tvN’s new weekend drama “The Scary Love” is set to premiere in Korea on July 18, 2026.
- The series is adapted from the classic 2011 Korean film “Spellbound,” starring Son Ye-jin and Lee Min-ki.
- In the series, Park Eun-bin breaks from her usual sweet image to play a cool, aloof chaebol heiress who can see ghosts for the first time.
- Yang Se-jong returns to the screen after successfully losing weight, playing a passionate prosecutor who races around day and night despite being terrified of ghosts.
tvN’s new Korean drama “The Scary Love” is set to premiere on July 18. Adapted from the classic 2011 film “Spellbound,” it released a trailer today. The story follows a chaebol heiress who suffers from insomnia every night because she can see ghosts, and a passionate prosecutor who works day and night to solve cold cases despite being terrified of ghosts. The two unexpectedly join forces to expose wrongdoing hidden in society’s corners, taking on everyone from powerful people who abuse their positions to domestic abusers and murderers.
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Park Eun-bin sheds her sweet image to become a fierce female CEO
Having long shown off a cute, warm, and sweet image in works such as “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” Park Eun-bin takes on a major breakthrough in “The Scary Love.” The usually approachable actress wears sharp outfits this time, her icy gaze carrying a chilling aura as she fully inhabits the role of the aloof chaebol heiress tormented by her ability to see ghosts. The contrast of this cool, glamorous female CEO is striking; even from the stills alone, viewers are eager to see how she portrays the character’s vulnerability and strength.
Yang Se-jong shows off his slimmer look and roguish prosecutor charm
Male lead Yang Se-jong’s transformation is equally eye-catching. After his physique occasionally became a topic of discussion, he has clearly lost weight to fully embody a passionate prosecutor constantly on the move, bringing him back to his best-looking days. In the trailer, he has a prosecutor’s sharp sense of justice along with the relaxed air of a big kid. Even more heart-fluttering is the just-right height difference when he stands beside Park Eun-bin, making it easy to imagine the chaotic, spark-filled romantic chemistry they’ll have once the drama premieres.
The contrasting collision of supernatural exorcism and romance
What makes “The Scary Love” most interesting isn’t its scary ghost effects, but the way it strikes just the right balance between the seemingly conflicting elements of supernatural exorcism and romance. One is a chaebol heiress who is used to seeing ghosts but exhausted by them; the other is a prosecutor who upholds justice yet turns pale with fright at the sight of ghosts. This setup brings a touch of lightness and humor to the serious investigation of social crimes. We’re looking forward to the surprises this new on-screen couple will bring.
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