“Revenant” is an occult drama that tells the story of a woman haunted by a ghost and a man who can see that ghost, as they unravel a mysterious death. Instead of Western exorcism rituals, the drama incorporates folklore, traditional customs, and shamanistic beliefs studied by folklorists, stimulating the curiosity of viewers.
In the drama, Kim Tae Ri portrays Gu San Young, who works part-time during the day and prepares for the 9th-level civil service exam at night.
After receiving her father’s heirloom, she becomes possessed by a ghost and gradually transforms as mysterious deaths occur around her.
Kim Tae Ri delivered a dual role performance in the series, portraying Gu Sa Young before being possessed by the ghost and playing her possessed self.
“Revenant” features various forms of ghosts. Many scenes were shot in dark places and at night. Some scenes were even filmed in abandoned facilities, which may have added to the eerie atmosphere.
However, during the filming, Kim Tae Ri found insects scarier than ghosts. Interestingly, there was someone even more vulnerable to insects than Kim Tae Ri, and that was the actor Oh Jung Se, who plays Yum Hae Sang, a folklorist who helps Gu San Young find out the truth behind the ghost.
Known for his mischievousness, Oh Jung Se had a lot of fun during the filming despite being most afraid of insects and playing pranks involving insects that almost caused chaos on set.
“Revenant,” which premiered on June 23rd, started with a high nationwide viewership rating of 9.9%, and reached the 10% range by episode 2. At one point, it even surpassed 13.1% viewership rating. In its second week, on June 30th, it maintained a nationwide viewership rating in the 11% range, garnering positive responses.
Source: Daum.
