2022 2023 Best Korean Fantasy Costume Drama
The Best Korean Fantasy Costume Drama for 2022 and 2023Season 1 & season 2 💯 excellent.
Season 2 is not ending yet.
2 episodes to go.
Plssssss we want season 3.
More shows like alchemy of souls. Pls.
All artist did great job.
We asking for season 3 pls..
The Best Korean Fantasy Costume Drama for 2022 and 2023
Season 1 & season 2 💯 excellent.
Season 2 is not ending yet.
2 episodes to go.
Plssssss we want season 3.
More shows like alchemy of souls. Pls.
All artist did great job.
We asking for season 3 pls..
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never seen anything like this before
The plot and the story is just soo different, unique and intriguing. at least when it comes to historical kdrama, nothing else compares to “Alchemy if souls”. That is because all historical kdramas revolv around the real history or real historical kings or joseon. But AOS is totally different from this perspective. its not the typical historical setting, doesn’t always revolve around the crown prince and king. EVEN THE COSTUMES AREE SOO GOOD, its nit exactly treditional korean hanbok. the outfits are a bit glamorised version of the treditional outfits. even the attire if the king and crown prince seems to be better and a modernised version of the traditional outfits. AND THE VISUALS ARE OUTSTANDING. What makes a kdrama great is its side charecters and their depths. I absolutely loved the second lead COUPLES. Soo much is going on in the second half if the show that it gets very confusing from time to time. i still found a lot if plot holes. Yet i enjoyed it, and the ending is just……no spoilers tho. i wished for a better ending but as we all know season 2 is there. The first few episode of season 2 is a mess, even tho they explained it still it feels a bit illogical in some cases.anyways I absolutely enjoyed it, the production and ost were also 10/10. I WISH NETFLIX PRODUCED MORE OF THESE GLAMORISED AND FICTIONAL HISTORICAL KDRAMAS, ITS JUST WAYY BETTER THAN THE ONES BASED OFF THE REAL HISTORY AND PLACE
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Good Enough
Korean Drama " Alchemy Of Souls " does a great job delivering.The drama is a fantasy story that is not overburdened by the CGI or fancy fighting scenes. Rather, it draws its strength from the heartwarming, thrilling, and suspenseful story. Though, I have to admit that there were times that the story got tiring and boring. Still, the main part of the series was full of twists and the just right amount of intrigue and political plotting.
And even though there were a lot of characters to keep track on, the story doesn't get confusing or complicated. Rather, the main couple had killer chemistry and definetelly supported the whole drama when things got sloppy.
In addition, the performances were all spot on and the actors didn't overdo it with their actiong scenes.
So, overall, eight and a half out of ten.
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it was an Epic Story
This is an Amazing Story with Greet Editing and Acting. all of them did there Best to make it Perfect. i Laughed with Comedy, I was happy with Fighting scene and i was soo happy with the Ending. everyone Doesn't have the same Test but i loved The Ending. and Waiting for Next season. it will be arrive in a few days. i feel like i am lucky, otherwise i had to wait so long time to see the Next Season.in next Season, i would like to see a Fight Between Jang Uk and Naksu (Original Naksu, Not the Shifted Soul) because i wasn't happy to see them together Until the End.
and the last Twist was Shocking and Happy for me. I loved some of Character.
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Thoughtfully Made
I'm rarely drawn to fantasy because of its complicated plot and had a slow start with Alchemy of Souls. But as I progressed, I was impressed. The rating doesn't lie! Mu-deok is such a badass, strong, but witty female lead. She stays true to her motive but isn't afraid to show a soft spot. What happened to her at the end is tragic, but hopefully her soul will make a strong comeback in season 2. Jung So-min was the perfect actress for this role, from expression to acting, it's all phenomenal. I will miss seeing her. There were just so many twists and turns, and the story kept unfolding in directions I never expected. It made the binging experience irresistible. The fighting scenes kept me hooked and were flawlessly executed. The story is based off a unique concept and was developed well along with the characters. And of course, the heavy part of the show is relived by our fun couple, Park Jin and Maid Kim. I was so invested in their love story. While the show focuses mainly on fantasy, its multi-genre nature is pulled off well. Fantasy is complimented by mystery, comedy, and romance. Although most fantasy can run up to 30 episodes, AOS has appropriate pacing and manages to keep the story going with exciting moments to unpack.Was this review helpful to you?
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Favvv kdrama!
I loveee this kdramaaa sm!! And it kinda funny cuz I dont really like historical kdramas, but this was a masterpiece!!! It has everything, fantasy, romance, comedy, sci fi, action, thriller, horror, side charecters that you could not not like, a happy endjng in S2, in S1 thats a different story..., but even the casting was perfect, I cant beleve it came out 2 years ago, Its still my number one. I Will always recomend Alchemy of souls. I have bought the ost albums, I listen to their ost, and look at Alchemy of souls edit every other Day. This kdrama will ALWAYS be in my heart.Was this review helpful to you?
Suffering from withdrawal after binge watching both seasons
STORY 9.5/10Alchemy of Souls takes place in the fictional world of Daeho and it blends fantasy, action, drama, political intrigue, comedy, and romance, achieving an amazing balance. The central plot focuses on the male lead's journey in the mage world and as well as how the female lead and male lead become entangled in the political intrigue of Daeho. The male lead's underdog narrative was so compelling to watch and I was rooting for him and the female lead's success the entire way. There were other interesting subplots that intertwined with the central plot well. I loved that romance wasn't the focus, but I also thought it was the weakest aspect of this season. With all the other things going on in the story, the romance felt relatively underdeveloped and I didn't feel any romantic chemistry between the leads.
Pacing was slow at some parts of the story with heavy dialogue, melodrama, and not much story progression. I remedied that by watching at increased speed. Some details felt unexplained or missed. I believe the 20 episode count could've been reduced for better pacing and tighter storytelling.
ACTING/CAST 9/10
While I enjoyed the male and female leads' fun and chaotic dynamic as servant/master and master/pupil, I had a hard time seeing them as potential lovers in this season. I enjoyed Jung So Min playing Mu-deok, but because of how she portrayed her character with her snark and constant annoyance at the male lead as well as her character's attempts to distance herself from him emotionally, it hindered any perceived romantic connection between them. I just didn't feel any romantic chemistry between the lead actors.
I was impressed with the male lead actor, Lee Jae Wook, in this series. Among his cast of young peers, he stood out with his versatile acting, deftly switching between humor and seriousness. He held his ground next to his more veteran peers, including his lead actress, Jung So Min. Lee Jae Wook's performance elevated the series and converted me into his fan.
The leads have a great supporting cast. I especially loved the relationships the male lead had with his father figure, Park Jin, and mother figure, Maidservant Kim. Master Lee Cheol, the deceptively young but sage mage, unexpectedly became my favorite side character.
MUSIC 10/10
The soundtrack complements the series well, offering appropriate and enjoyable music.
REWATCH VALUE 8.5/10
Given the 20 episode count and some pacing and storytelling issues, the rewatch value is slightly lower for me. However, with engaging plots, an entertaining cast, and great production, it could still be a fun rewatch.
OVERALL 9.5/10
This series had great production quality with a stellar cast amid gorgeous sets and landscapes. While it succumbed to some typical tropes and pacing issues, they remain tolerable due to compelling storylines and an entertaining ensemble cast. I binge watched both seasons consecutively and will dearly miss the world of Daeho and this cast.
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Good, but Slow
This drama was a beast of one that, again, did the old "Bait and Switch". First off it tops at 30 episodes which, for me, was the longest drama I've watched so far. But I've not yet watched many. I haven't even reached my first thousand hours, but I'm starting to understand the formula used when constructing these stories.I enjoyed it, but the switch for me was the same thing they did with Descendents of the Sun. The first episode opens up with this amazing fight sequence that has you hooked from the start. It sets a tone promising that the whole series is going to be full of these moments. But it was just a bait to get you to watch the show. The rest of the episodes, while still great to watch, don't fulfil that epic fantasy promise that the first 10 minutes of episode one gives you.
Lots of talking and cute moments and romance stuff, but not all the action/fantasy stuff I went into this hoping to see. I like the soul shifting parts, and the world building. I enjoyed how the villain goes down like a boss. No regrets. Just lots of evil laughter.
I would, however, recommend this to those who like romance in a fantasy setting. Me, I was looking for action in a fantasy setting, with a dash of romance. In this I got more than a dash. They dumped the whole bottle of romance sauce all over this show. I don't regret the experience, and so far haven't come across a show I didn't like. So lessons learned.
Until next time.
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Si te gustan los kdramas debes de ver este
Comencé este kdrama el año pasado y lo dejé porque no era el momento adecuado (la primera media hora me pareció aburrida). Volví a retomarlo con el inicio del año y dije que me daría dos episodios y si no me gustaba lo dejaba. Al final salgo fascinada con la historia y con un Crush con el ML que se ha visto acrecentado por su actuación en Death's Game.La historia cuesta arrancar y meterte en el mundo t comprender toda la realidad paralela que han creado. Sin embargo, una vez que te vas poco a poco introduciendo, te vas enganchando a la historia.
Considero que no es la mejor actuación de la FL , me gustó más en The Smile has Left your Eyes que este kdrama. ML a veces eclipsa a la FL. No he visto mucha química pese a supuestamente estar ambos enamorados. No se si es porque entre ambos actores sería incómodo.... Eso sí, no me ha importado nada para el desarrollo de la historia y que considero que la historia de amor en esta primera parte es irrelevante (tengo más esperanzas con la actriz de la segunda parte...).
La segunda parte se viene fuerte...
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It covered all the bases
I almost gave up after the first ep because of the frustrating VFX, but was so glad I didn't because this drama had some of my favorite things in it: Character Development, all enjoyable character relationships, and a good balance of humor, romance, and action! Covers all the bases!! I found myself laughing out several times every episode while also sitting at the edge of my seat in anticipation in the same episode. I felt like they broke several rules to the typical character tropes making it fresh and unique! :) Hats off to these actors for making me fall in love with their characters enough to keep watching even when they changed MuDeok's actress!!Was this review helpful to you?
wonderful mix of hilarity, tragedy, action, romance, and friendship
WOW I just finished and I already don't know what to say. What can you say about a show as amazing as this one?I love wuxia/xianxia and was excited to see that there was a kdrama with a similar genre/world and this did NOT disappoint. The action scenes are easily some of the best I have ever seen, with the training montages adding some extra badassery and certain other fights adding some humor in.
I really don't recall any major issues, other than the fact that I hate Jin Mu and having to see his face so much was not that fun lmao. Everything else was endlessly entertaining, all of the characters having depth and intriguing story lines (even the ones I didn't like). There were so many interesting connections between the characters and plot lines, even late into the show I was finding myself surprised by how intricately tied together everything was.
I really loved most of this cast. I want to say my favorite characters were the mains, but I don't think I can really pick--with other characters like Seo Yul, Park Danggu, Jin Choyeon, Park Jin, and Maidservant Kim just to name a few around, it's impossible to choose. The acting of everyone in this series was so strong, whether it was humorous or serious, I never felt pulled out of the story.
And now I'm desperate to watch season 2 lol
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Fantasy, Supernatural and Romance
This really interesting drama mixes fantasy, love stories, and mystery in a great way. The story is very rich and keeps you interested from the beginning to the end.The actors do an amazing job. They work well together and make the characters feel real and interesting. The story has a lot of surprises and the fantasy world it creates is beautiful. It talks about feelings and emotions deeply and touchingly. This drama is one of the best in its style and leaves a big impression on you. Alchemy of Souls is a show that people who like Korean dramas and magical stories should watch.
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