Alchemy of Souls

Very rewatchable show

Strange title but the preview was humorous. So glad I started watching it. Now rewatching my fav episodes while waiting for the extension 4 episodes. The chemistry between the whole cast is so endearing. Good friends, enemy turned almost friends, adults getting the reverse results trying to protect their kids. Just wish the storyline moved forward in a direct fashion more. They always start with the climax and then show the ‘backstory’ even if the backstory took place the day before. So it’s like watching forwards and backwards forwards and backwards. For the main plot it makes sense. But they do it for even small events like Uk catching the Golden Fish. And I wish Uk fight scenes were longer. After all the angst training etc the fight scenes which usually show his improvements are so short. Blink of an eye and it’s over. Especially the 10 fight with Yul. I loved it though too short.

Read More

This is the best historical movie so far in 2022, i love the suspense, the way the male leads behaves and the female lead is the right person for the role, i love everything about the movie. All the actors are doing really great, all the 8 episodes so far are actually nice and worth rewatching.
From episode 1 - episodes 8, there havent been any dull moment. I love the love chemistry between the male lead and the female lead. The fact is that they cant do without each other.
Practically going by the tale, just wondering why the queen has to be the head of the soul shifters.

Read More

This is crazy!!!

Alchemy of soul had me search on google how to wait for an episode in a week. Before watching the first episode, I had my routines and priorities. Now I have depression and addiction. Every aspect of this show is perfect and well balanced. when I say there's comedy, I mean that which actually makes you laugh and not one that was put for the sake of it. And if you can laugh, you won't do it once or twice. It'll become a routine.

There's comedy in this show. But comedy isn't even mentioned in the genres. Now imagine what the drama delivers in terms of the listed genres. Can you even imagine? But what's even crazier is the blend of everything: The Osts will make you repeat the scenes forever. The cinematography, the story, the cast, the script... everything about this drama is out of this world.

This is the kind of show I have to wait for an episode in a week. As usual, the online community gave me some solutions:

1. Be productive, one week is fast
2. watch other shows, play video games, ... find something to do, don't be winny bitch
3. I mean...there are other things to do than wait for a korean fantasy drama.
4. blah blah blah

but I decided to focus on the good side of the wait:

1. It teaches patience.
2. That Dday feeling.
3. Plenty of time to go crazy about an episode with fellow Alchemists
4. Theories and fans' insights. There are actually crazy brilliant kaddicts who breaks down concepts from dramas and you just love it. It's like a beautiful addition you never knew you needed.
5. Dreams: I actually dream about shows. My brain creates its own version of the next episode. this has happened a lot.

but seriously, for this show I need something intense to keep me alive. It doesn't even have to be a Kdrama, any movie will do. I tried tomorrow but it's just really lacking, or maybe my standards have skyrocketed.

Hey Alchemists!!

Read More

i used all my brain cells to watch this kdrama now i got none left. One of the best kdrama i have ever watched. Even though it not finished i enjoy every bit of each ep. I usually don't watch dramas on air but i can't wait with this one. I THINK AM AN LOVE WITH THIS DRAMA. It just soooooooooooooo good.
Never and ever watched something like this.
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Read More

Unpopular opinion, but I couldn't get into this drama. I thought it was mediocre at best. Maybe it's because I'm generally not into fantasy, which (obviously) this is. But even aside from the fantasy elements, there was something about it that kept me from caring about the characters and feeling anything for them. I didn't feel truly drawn into the story and I couldn't quite pinpoint why.
A big part of it might have been the FL. I'm not a fan, she always does the same dead fish look with a blank expression and her mouth hanging open in almost every scene. Her character here has good backstory and she showed a bit more acting skill for sure, but the personality she had her character portray was godawful. Cold, flat, boring, almost masculine and I didn't feel any chemistry from her when it came to her interactions with the ML. I dropped it at episode 7.
I thought the ML was a different story; he was the one character who kept me watching. He's a good actor and his character actually had dimension and personality. But the romance was very elusive and a mess. He likes her, but does she like him, or the crown prince, or her childhood sweetheart....? Does she even have feelings for anyone at all, since she never shows any emotion?? Idk the whole drama was enough to keep me kind of interested and keep hoping it got better, but overall bored me. I kept having to fast forward long palace conversations. Something would occasionally happen to make the plot seem like it was going somewhere exciting, but then they'd cut to scenes of one of other several side characters and the little exciting twist wouldn't amount to much.

If you're in the target age group for kdrama fantasy and enjoy the genre though, you'll probably like it.

Read More

INTERESTING STORY ..BINGE WORTHING

LOVE THIS DRAMA. Awesome 6 episodes that makes me crave for to binge entire season in one go, each of technicians, writers, director, dop and all and all the actors have done excellent job, I was anticipating this ever since the rumour comes out of Jung So Min is being considered for replacement, i always have faith in her ability to perform, whether the drama succeeded or not she has chosen script carefully and that's why each of her drama is so good -I don't care if they don't get good ratings as those dramas are really good not only because of JSM, I really liked them as a viewer, so I trust her And my faith turned out to be right, these 6 episodes are already promising a roller coaster ride so grip on everyone, don't watch it with prejudice because of some criticism and enjoy the good story telling, some good visuals, some good chemistries and some good performances with awesome JSM

All The Best Team Alchemy of Souls, you all deserve all the applauds.

Read More

"each episode is getting better and cooler"

I love the proportions of this drama, all genres including comedy, action, romance, a bit of horror and some mystery all rolled into one. The author made a very interesting storyline, I hope to see a good ending :) . For the first and second episodes it might be a little boring but the development of each episode is getting better and cooler. Every week I look forward to the latest episode and get lost in fantasy. Each actor and actress also has a very interesting character. I saw some of their interviews about this drama and they seem very happy and close. Good Job!

Read More

Superb fantasy, thrills and feels!

I absolutely love this drama, from a fabulous cast, where not one was a weak link (including all the great supporting/small parts cast), to great writing and direction.
Jung So-min is wonderful as the strong soul (Nakdu) in a weak body (Mu Deok), with a great dialect to boot. Lee Jae-wook partners her perfectly and keeps his character just the right side of entitled, a little resentful and rebellious; without being irritating at all.
Go Yun-jung was also gripping as the actual Naksu and a character I really liked as her story unfolded. Mistreated, lied to and manipulated to become a deadly assassin.
Arin, as Jin Cho-yeon, was suitably spoilt and brattish, but her character matured a fair bit as the drama played out. I was very pleased with one aspect of her character's life, as I liked the character concerned.
I loved Hwang Min Hyun as Seo Yul, too ~ I was really torn about his character... if/when you watch, you might see why.
Some of my favourite interactions were actually between Naksu (as Mu Deok) and the Prince, Go Won (Shin Seung-Ho). She knew exactly how to handle him, but it was most enjoyable when she pushed her luck! He definitely has a (large) soft spot for her.
The pace of this drama is exactly how I like it; there are action scenes, light hearted banter and amusing moments, sadness and intrigue. Whilst main characters talk, ponder and reflect, it never felt slow or drawn out to me. In more complex plots, knowing where a character's actions are coming from and what motivates them, all add to understanding the story.
There are flashbacks, but well timed and enhancing the plot, rather than confusing it, which can sometimes happen.
The music fits well too, without overpowering scenes or being mismatched. I absolutely love Car, The Garden's song, 'Scars Leave Beautiful Trace'.
I love fantasy, romance and action, with humour to balance. Whilst the romance side is relatively low key, it is there and, for me, the level fits perfectly within the story.
A lot of people have complained and written unpleasant things about Jung So-min not being the lead in S2.... I find this both annoying and weird.
I am a very big fan of JSM ~ but she has not been replaced, or written out, so why the backlash?
Her actual character was never Naksu, but Mu Deok, whose body Naksu inhabited for S1.
If Jang Uk fell in love with Naksu for her personality and drive, then he does not love the body, but the soul.
If the actresses switching again is necessary for the story to continue and to be plausible, then so be it.
The actresses returning to their original characters, was always going to be a possibility.
I admit I shall miss JSM in the LFM role, but, I am excited for the story's conclusion and hope it is a huge success for the entire cast and crew.

Read More

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION IS A CRIME

This drama has only 1 thing: plagiarising of Chinese culture. Because of cultural appropriation, it's currently called in court to be sentenced. Taoism never reached Korea, so how?
But Koreans keep stealking since 2004, no wonder why.
A useless series, not worth watching, in my opinion. Actors are not good, even adult actors. They seems like children, and the whole drama is like a middle school recital. They can't act and they are not handsome at all.
Setting, pottery, dresses... everything is plagiarised, and the few little Korean elements are totally useless.
Nor original at all, only a cheap plagiarised copy with low budget.
The second part of the story is totally nonsense.
I won't recommend this drama, but of course, go ahead if you want to watch it and give it a try.
The series is accused, that's why it's a flop in Korea. The second part listed in December was already listed before the flop, it's not a season 2. They couldn't keep the whole cheap story in less episodes.
It's torturing yourself watching this drama, 1h long episodes are too much.

Read More