Kang Yeo-ri (played by Son Ye-jin) is a protagonist in Spellbound.
A young woman who gained the ability to see ghosts after surviving a high school car accident. She inspires Jo-goo's hit magic show and works as a specter in it. Haunted by the vengeful spirit of her deceased best friend, she lives a solitary life in a tent to avoid frightening others. She develops a deep bond with Jo-goo but eventually leaves to protect him from the ghost's jealousy. Ma Jo-goo (played by Lee Min-ki) appears in Spellbound.
A street magician turned successful stage performer. He creates his hit show using Yeo-ri as inspiration and employs her to play a specter. Despite initial fear, he grows close to Yeo-ri, overcomes his terror of the supernatural, and tries to help her find happiness. He faces direct threats from the vengeful ghost Joo-hee due to their relationship. Lee Joo-hee (played by Hwang Seung-eon) appears in Spellbound.
The vengeful ghost of Yeo-ri's best friend, who died in the same car accident that gave Yeo-ri her ghost-sensing abilities. Her spirit relentlessly follows Yeo-ri, terrifying those around her. Driven by jealousy over Yeo-ri's growing relationship with Jo-goo, she becomes a direct threat to Jo-goo, especially during the magic show.
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Characters
Kang Yeo-ri
(played by Son Ye-jin) — protagonist
A young woman who gained the ability to see ghosts after surviving a high school car accident. She inspires Jo-goo's hit magic show and works as a specter in it. Haunted by the vengeful spirit of her...
Ma Jo-goo
(played by Lee Min-ki) — supporting
A street magician turned successful stage performer. He creates his hit show using Yeo-ri as inspiration and employs her to play a specter. Despite initial fear, he grows close to Yeo-ri, overcomes hi...
Lee Joo-hee
(played by Hwang Seung-eon) — supporting
The vengeful ghost of Yeo-ri's best friend, who died in the same car accident that gave Yeo-ri her ghost-sensing abilities. Her spirit relentlessly follows Yeo-ri, terrifying those around her. Driven...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Kang Yeo-ri → Ma Jo-goo
(Romantic Interest)
As they spend more time together, Yeo-ri and Jo-goo develop feelings for each other. Jo-goo loves Yeo-ri enough to overcome his fear.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Lee Joo-hee → Ma Jo-goo
(Conflict Jealous Threat)
Joo-hee becomes jealous of Yeo-ri's growing relationship with Jo-goo and becomes a direct threat to him.
Lee Joo-hee → Kang Yeo-ri
(Social Best Friends)
Joo-hee is identified as Yeo-ri's best friend, and she died in the same automobile accident that Yeo-ri survived.
Story Analysis
A solitary woman haunted by the dead grows close to a magician who learns to face his fear, while a jealous ghost threatens their relationship.
