A true masterpiece
It's the first time I'm actually writing a review. I have watched over 150 kdramas so far, but I think it will remain as one of my most memorable watches of all time.It is true Jung So Min's replacement in s2 came as a disappointment at first but after starting it I realised it was actually worth it. It does not exactly mean that I am against her appearance in s1. GYJ was absolutly mesmerising. I really fell hard for her.
The drama actually lacks nothing. The writing, cast, acting, the character development of each one of the leads were beyond perfect.
I am not the type who rewatches dramas. But I have to say, this drama is an exception. Even thouth it has not been long since the series ended and I clearly remember most of the scenes, I am contemplating whether to watch it again or not.
In all, whoever is hesistating whether to give this drama a chance or not, I would say definitely DON'T. Just watch it. I am sure you won't regret it.
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The casting and the graphics used were too awsm
It's so good K-drama I just need another season which will further extend the story where NAKSU / JIN BU YEON finds the relics and JANG UK will capture them and new world arises with new enemies / monsters. Damn good casting. Comedy with crown prince is too cringe.Was this review helpful to you?
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It’s a 10/10 for me ❤️
IDGAF about what yall say, this shit was fire and the couple had SUCH a good chemistry. It was stronger than with Mu Deok, may I say.I’m horrible at judging stories and plots and stuff, so this “review” isn’t based on that. It’s more about what I felt while watching and how it filled my hear with joy. I cried and laughed and smiled like a goof while watching this!
If I like it, I like it… And I absolutely loved it! This is by far one of my favorite dramas, if not THE NUMBER ONE.
The relationships between the characters and the problem solving involved… It was so good! The Heir Prince (idk if that’s the name in english) was my faaavorite character. His relationship with Jang Uk was so hilarious and wholesome
I’ll miss them ❤️❤️
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An WONDERFUL MASTERPIECE OF 2022&2023
The show may started without much fuss or hype but it created massive waves with new faces ,by giving chance by acknowledging their talent and they definitely haven't let down. S1 OR S2 both have pros and some cons but if you ask me if its worth to watch it and i can say ur time won't be wastedActing of leads was definitely good and change in female lead is understandable JSM played a strict teacher who cares and loves his pupil,while being ruthless and agonizing over love and revenge,while S2 GYJ played a innocent soul who loves her husband and persistent in her love with man with no heart and after all challenge and success choose to sacrifice herself for the world (world where he lives) and LJW showed what a man can become if he puts his mind, Hardwork, dedication ,and strong will to achieve a goal, and how to love someone with no heart in S1 and how live to with hope and how to be responsible, how not give in to darkness
Other characters was all played so well because we don't even remember some supporting characters name in some dramas but here every one is memorable
STORY IT definitely the best of 2022&2023 don't know if we can get good drama in future but this drama will be remembered whenever we think of 2022 it was a mix of comedy, romance, action, thriller there may some cons but it's only visible if we wanna nitpick about it and Music is pleasing to ear both s2 & S1 RE-WATCH VALUE IS 100%
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Brilliant cast and edge of your seat suspense
The emotional rollercoaster this show has taken me on has been spectacular! Though the second part was a tad slow at first, the writers managed to keep us in suspense until the very last 2 episodes on how everything will come together. So for those watching and worrying, just sit back and let go of your anxiety and have fun with every moment.Go Youn Jung had very big shoes to fill after Jung So Min charmed us with her sass and wit in season 1. But this season is not about the actress replacing the other. It is about growth and change. What you will get it hints of the same character yet different. And the main moments are the chemistry between the male and female lead. We also see hints of the special connection she has with the other male characters.
Crown Prince Go Won has been a lovely character once again. And Jin Mu has been the bad guy this show needed.
The only flaws with the show are the slow momentum, much less action and CGI. However, the ending will still leave you satisfied.
The OST of this show is one of the best! I can listen to it on repeat endlessly.
This show is worth rewatching and probably one of the few shows that I actually went back and saw multiple times in the process of waiting. Will definitely recommend it and whoever I did recommend the series to, have thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope you do too!
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The Best Korean fantasy costume drama 2022/2023
The Best Korean fantasy costume drama for year 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 year 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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I'm obsessed!
I love it! I'm kinda picky when it comes to watching kdrama tho i'm a kpop stan and i'm not a fan of action fantasy drama, but i'm loving this. the main reason why i watch AoS Part 2 is mainly because of go youn jung❤just hoping we get a happy ending, if its going to be sad ending, atleast let jang uk and naksu die. I'm tired of watching naksu always suffering. 3 more episode left, i don't know how are they going to explain and wrapped everything up. but one thing for sure, jinmu needs to die, i mean REALLY REALLY needs to die, how is that bast*rd still standing after this episode.Was this review helpful to you?
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If you haven't watched this WHAT ARE YOU DOING????
The hong sisters truly have incredible talent from an start from season 1 to an even better season 2. Please do not come at me for loving both Jung So Min and Go Youn Jung I love both my girls a lot. Like people need to stop comparing 2 queens like they're both equally as good in my opinion. But OMGG the way Lee Jae Wookie's character had so much difference than it did in season 1 like I absolutely loved season 2. I would say I prefer season 2 over season 1 sightly. But season 1 is great too. But it was amazing to see the whole cast again. Speaking of the cast like they're all casted to perfectly for their role. Everyone did an amazing job in playing their character. Like I actually got attached to this kdrama I had to take a break for a while after watching this because I was just in so much denial that it actually finished. Like funny thing I was rewatching it and im on the last episode today of season 2 I'm gonna finish tonight and cry. I am sorry if I've said this too much BUT I LOVE THIS KDRAMA SO MUCHHHHH. I'm looking for someone to be my red jade person because majority of my friends don't watch kdramas so they wouldn't understand the point of the bird egg jades. And the people that have watched it im not as close with. The blue and red jades that Jang Uk and Mu Deok had they're on amazon I wanna buy them so badddd. And have someone be my other red jade person. Anyways this turned into a rant instead of a review also if you're looking for the ost's or background music of Alchemy Of Souls than it's on YouTube and they have every single music track and ost that was part of the kdrama. Anyways please go watch it if you haven't already pleaseeeee.Was this review helpful to you?
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A MASTERPIECE
I liked a lot this drama. I love cast. I think that characters with the actors were suitable. Lee jae wook is my favourite one, although all the cast was my favourite. I believed in the last episodes that the ending will be also bad for the charactes but aftet all not only was happy but also completed. The most completed drama ever. The story also was original and had fantasy that anyones couldn't imagine. I wanted better music for this plot, but actually the visual fx was the best. I recommend to everyone see this drama for the cast and the plot. Especially, the second season was better and you could see even though you didn't saw the first one.Was this review helpful to you?
good job
good drama i hope there have season 3 i’m so happy and sad at the same time cause im so attached to you and your drama and i don't know how to feel, the emptiness i felt after watching the last episode weekends aren't the same anymore i missing them already my favorite and comfort drama thank you for the satisfying ending that i never expected huhuhuhuhuhuh hahajakamznznznznznznzznznznznznznznznznznznznzmzmzmzmzmznzhzhzuwuwjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjdhdusuwwonshsushshsbsbsnsjsisusjsiajanwuw81jqow8sysbsbzjzjznznznzmzlslakajauajshshsjsjsjsshzhzhzhzhzjzjsjzjzjzjsnsjsjsjsjWas this review helpful to you?
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thoughts on the alchemy of souls franchise
i was bawling my eyes out for the majority of the final episode scenes. midway, i honestly thought a happy ending would no longer be possible. uk & yeong were genuinely happily spending their limited time in danhyanggok, but this just made me cry :(((( plus, that scene wherein park jin had to close the door to jinyowon so that no more relics would escape, but had to sacrifice her wife for that matter :((((( & that scene where yeong said i love you while recalling her last moment as mudeok :(((((((( & died afterwards. felt so much loneliness for jang uk :((((((((( he’s all alone now. tears wouldn’t stop flowing at this point.things i love about the whole series
1. they showed that love transcends the physical appearance. jang uk loved cho yeong as mudeok, the one he first fell in love with, & as buyeon, the girl whose memory was wiped & asked him to be her husband.
2. during the first episodes of season 2 i was dreading that jang uk learns of jin buyeon’s true identity asap. i was kinda irritated with how hostile he was towards her. i could not understand why they would reveal her identity at the latter episodes. at some point, jang uk fell in love with jin buyeon & i came to understand the reason for this. the hong sisters wanted to show that jang uk loved both versions of cho yeong. they didn’t want jang uk liking jin buyeon (cho yeong) only because she was mudeok, but for what she truly is, or what she could have been if jinmu didn’t raise her as an assassin.
3. the whole character arc of crown prince go. i’m sooo glad they didn’t turn him evil because he was such a lovely character. + the yeong & crown prince dynamic!!
4. seo yul!! also glad they didn’t follow the second lead-turning-bad-at-the-latter-episodes arc. he was innately good
5. storyline-wise, i love how it was written. there’s so much to unpack in the drama—the foreshadowing, the plot, the characters. it was all soooo well-written.
6. am not a fan of fantasy dramas because, i guess, the editing looks all so weird to me. but i love the cinematography on this one.
kudos to the hong sisters. this was a drama for the books. 100/10. probably my favorite drama of the year!!
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If you like overpowered main character, this is for you!
Pros:- Jin Bu-yeon (with Naksu's body) is the prettiest sageuk character ever.
- Season 2's plot is much easier to understand (only if you've watched season 1 lmao)
- More romance scenes, depict Jin Bu-yeon's ethereal beauty.
- More epic fighting scenes.
- Overpowered Jang Uk and Jin Bu-yeon.
- Not only just the main characters, one of the side characters is overpowered too.
- Comedy represents anywhere, anytime. Like, in serious scenes, the comedy comes out of nowhere 😂 (kudos to the Prince)
Cons:
- It's hard to tell whether it's Jin Bu-yeon or Naksu.
- No more Mudeok's scenes :(
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