Highlights the toxic work culture Ji-yeon survives.
Episode 1 Overview Ban Ji-yeon, a 39-year-old driven news reporter known as the "Witch," crosses paths with Yoon Dong-ha, a 25-year-old carefree handyman. Their first encounter is a chaotic chase involving a bicycle and a Santa suit. 🖤 The Protagonists A cynical, high-achieving journalist. Yoon Dong-ha: A Jack-of-all-trades with a hidden past. Witch’s Romance Season 1 - Episode 1
Balances slapstick humor with moments of genuine vulnerability. 🧙 Why It Works Highlights the toxic work culture Ji-yeon survives
Dong-ha chases Ji-yeon after she "borrows" his bike. 🖤 The Protagonists A cynical, high-achieving journalist
The premiere effectively establishes Ji-yeon’s "Witch" persona while hinting at the loneliness beneath her tough exterior. The chemistry between the leads is immediate and electric.
Coworkers hire a man to fake-seduce Ji-yeon to embarrass her.
Dong-ha steps in to save Ji-yeon’s dignity with a surprise kiss. 🖋️ Themes & Tone