In the drama 'Spellbound,', Ryu A-bel's chilling move: Pushing Dami to cover up design plagiarism

In the third episode of the tvN weekend drama ‘Spellbound,’ the dark reality of Hae-na, played by actress Ryu A-bel, was finally unmasked. Tension in the series escalated as her facade as a top-tier wedding dress designer crumbled, revealing allegations of design plagiarism and attempted murder.

The third episode, which aired on the 25th, depicted a past confrontation between Hae-na and Dami (Minju) in Jeju Island. Hae-na lashed out at Dami, who had come to confront her, vehemently denying the suspicions that she had stolen her designs. However, the situation took a drastic turn when Dami presented CCTV footage showing Hae-na photographing her design notebook with a mobile phone. Cornered by the evidence of plagiarism, Hae-na engaged in a physical struggle to seize Dami's phone, ultimately pushing her off a cliff.

CCTV Footage Exposes Plagiarism and the Cliffside Frenzy

Hae-na's crime was driven by a desperate desire to claim Dami's designs as her own. Faced with exposure, she made an extreme choice. The CCTV footage presented by Dami became the decisive evidence that could dismantle Hae-na's career. In the video, Hae-na appeared not as a professional designer, but as someone desperately trying to hide her shameful secrets.

The standoff on the cliff was the centerpiece of this episode. During the confrontation, Hae-na exhibited an obsession that transcended mere anger. Even after the truth was uncovered through the investigation by Cheon Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin), Hae-na refused to admit her wrongdoing until the moment she was arrested by the police.

Ryu A-bel Delivers a Powerful Performance Beyond a Special Appearance

Despite being a special guest star, Ryu A-bel played a pivotal role that shifted the entire trajectory of the drama. She masterfully portrayed the psychological evolution of Hae-na's pursuit of fame and success. Her performance spanned a wide emotional spectrum, moving from initial confidence to the anxiety triggered by the plagiarism allegations, and finally to the madness seen when she pushed Dami.

The character of Hae-na Jung was crafted as a complex villain who would stop at nothing to achieve success. Ryu A-bel left a lasting impression by contrasting Hae-na's dark inner nature with her professional background as a wedding dress designer. Ryu's ability to handle diverse roles, proven through her previous works, was once again on full display in this villainous portrayal.

'Spellbound' Heightens Tension, Recording 5.4% Viewership Rating

The third episode, which revealed Hae-na's true colors, also left a mark in terms of viewership. According to Nielsen Korea, the national average rating for paid platforms was 4.4%, with the peak viewership hitting 5.4%. In the Seoul metropolitan area, the average rating was 4.3%, peaking at 5.4%. The suspenseful development within the occult romance genre continues to captivate viewers.

The drama, which follows the story of a chaebol heiress who sees ghosts and a passionate prosecutor who is terrified of them, has entered a new phase following the incident involving Hae-na. As the truth uncovered by Cheon Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin) intersects with Hae-na's obsession, the plot is heading in unpredictable directions.

An Occult Romance Between a Ghost-Seeing Heiress and a Prosecutor

The tvN weekend drama ‘Spellbound’ depicts the chaotic occult romance between a chaebol heiress who sees ghosts and a passionate prosecutor who fears them most. In the third episode aired on the 25th, Hae-na's past actions were revealed. Confronted by Dami (Minju) in Jeju, Hae-na engaged in a sharp confrontation while denying the design plagiarism allegations. The situation reached a turning point when Dami presented CCTV footage capturing Hae-na photographing her design notebook.