Prime Video K-drama Head Over Heels review: supernatural romcom fails to satisfy
2/5 stars
Lead cast: Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, Cha Kang-yoon, Choo Ja-hyun
Latest Nielsen rating: 4.9 per cent
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South China Morning Post
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- South China Morning Post
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