Genie, Make a Wish

Worth a watch

LIKE

How Pan Geum and the whole village raised Ga Yeong to help control her pyscopath’s traits

The scene where Grim Reaper and Genie fought - Lol

Omg Kim Woo Bin looked exactly the same back in The Heirs - he doesn’t age!

Wow surprised with the cameo I went OMG!

I like how the drama uses arabic language felt like really gone back to ancient days

Got a shock when someone dare to punch XXX

What Irem did to herself was so shocking in order not to reveal hidden secret

Plum tree plot twist

DISLIKE

Nothing much really

MUSIC - personal fav

GENIE - Stray Kids
A Night Full of You - Suzy, Soo Soobin

REWATCH VAUE

Five for now

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I Can’t Believe People Hate This K-Drama

Most reviews say this is the worst K-drama they have watched, but I beg to disagree. This drama is what pulled me out of my K-drama slump. It has a good balance of romance and comedy. The first few episodes were a bit hard to watch, but by episode 3 the story starts to make sense and you slowly grow to love it.

I think the reason I loved it is because it isn’t entirely the kind of K-drama that’s so predictable it becomes boring. While it still has some cliché elements, it doesn’t rely on them too much. The writing, script, and the actors’ delivery was profound. Even so, the chemistry between the leads was enough to keep me invested.

That said, a lot of the time was spent on resolving conflicts and I felt that the main leads’ relationship could have been explored more. It left me wanting more, especially after the reconciliation. I wish they had added more scenes that lingered more on them than the journey that lies ahead.

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The Finale of Genie, Make a Wish Absolutely Broke Me… and Somehow Put Me Back Together Again

If you’re asking me whether Genie, Make a Wish is worth watching, my answer is yes… but also be emotionally prepared. This drama is one of those shows that quietly pulls you in and then refuses to let go, in the best way.

At its core, this is a love story, but not the flashy, instant kind. It’s slow, layered, and built on choices, sacrifice, and time. Ka-young and Iblis don’t just fall in love; they grow into it through misunderstandings, shared pain, and moments of genuine care. Watching them together feels intimate, like you’re witnessing something private rather than being told a romance is happening.

What really surprised me was how human this fantasy drama felt. Yes, there are genies, wishes, divine rules, and centuries of history, but the emotions are grounded. Grief, guilt, devotion, jealousy, hope, and forgiveness all take center stage. Ka-young’s quiet strength and Iblis’s gradual softening make their journey incredibly satisfying to watch.

The supporting characters also deserve credit. Pan-geum and Min-ji bring warmth and humor, balancing out the heavier themes, while the antagonists add tension without completely overshadowing the emotional core. Even when the story gets dark, there’s always a thread of sincerity holding it together.

Visually, the drama is beautiful when it needs to be. The desert scenes, the magical spaces, and the quieter domestic moments all feel intentional. The OST deserves a special mention too because it knows exactly when to step in and when to stay out of the way, which made several scenes hit harder than expected.

Is it a light watch? Not really. But it is rewarding. The finale, especially, felt like the drama saying goodbye with care, acknowledging the pain while still choosing hope. By the end, I didn’t feel cheated or exhausted. I felt like I had gone on a journey with these characters and seen them earn their ending.

Overall, Genie, Make a Wish is the kind of drama you recommend to a friend when you want to say, “This one made me feel something.” It’s romantic, thoughtful, and emotionally rich, and it stays with you long after the last episode ends. If you like fantasy romances with heart and meaning, this one is absolutely worth your time.

Romance: 9.5 / 10
The love story between Ka-young and Iblis is the heart of this drama, and it delivers. It’s slow, tragic, tender, and deeply emotional without relying on constant skinship or clichés.
Character Acting: 9 / 10
The cast truly carried this story.
Production: 8.5 / 10
Visually, the drama was gorgeous when it wanted to be.
Storyline: 8.5 / 10
This was an ambitious story with reincarnation, wishes, morality, love, and divine politics all woven together.
OST: 9 / 10
The soundtrack quietly did a lot of emotional heavy lifting.
Overall Vibe: 9 / 10
Melancholic, romantic, and thoughtful.
Final Overall Rating: 9 / 10
Genie, Make a Wish is a beautifully tragic fantasy romance that prioritizes emotional truth over easy happiness. It’s the kind of drama that stays with you, makes you think about love and sacrifice, and leaves you oddly comforted despite the tears.
If you’re the type of viewer who loves pain with purpose, this drama was absolutely worth the ride.

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Shaitan and psychopath made for each other ♥️

The best drama which depicts revenge, love, and comedy. I watch only a few K-dramas, and this is one of them. In the starting episode, we predict that Iblis is ruthless, but when Ka-young kissed him for the first time, we felt his warmth towards his master. Many characters play an important role in this series, like Minji, Miju, Ijreal, Irem, and Sade. In the last episode, I saw a funny chemistry between Grandma and Ijreal 😂. I like the ending of this show where they both united eternally. In India, we say, 'Pyar acche se acche shaitan ko badal deta hai.' We saw this slogan come true in this series.

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Disappointed. Drama with 1/5th baked plot. i actually suspect it was written by AI

i didnt like this drama at all. the acting was good, but what acting can you do if there is nothing to act about.

pros:
- apply no brains drama
- very pretty cast
- desert aesthetic, dubai/arab fetish (ig a pro?)
- good friendship FL
- HE?
- limited chemistry between leads

cons (!! spoilers ahead)
- incest like relationship -- FL's bff falls in love with FL's granma
i wouldve shushed the "oh theyre doing the devils work" narrative, if they hadnt out this plotline. there was no requirement or closure to this either. the scriptwriter must be high. indeed makes me think about illuminati intents, eventho im not that kindof person.
- non consequential sidekicks
- ill timed comedy - im not supposed to be laughing about townsmen defense antics 10 secs after FL granma dies
- multi villian starrer without any context
- introducing random side characters with a lot of screentime and not even wrapping up their story properly. so why u introduced them in such length in the 1st place?
- the FL's bff dies alone. like after all of that trauma. she grows old and dies alone.
- funny DV just because FL is hitting ML. its supposed to be funny and romantic because the great ML is letting this mortal FL hit him "oh look how much he adores her"
- very concerning for me:
using names of very real entities who are worshipped/feared/believed. with one of them being very negative. and attempting to completely whitewash that one. I mean, the ML is supposed to be the devil, they say themselves according to their plot, then the plot says that the ML shall be punished for aimlessly killing people, but they dont show any character development? using their current plot only they couldve said "oh this is the guy he is superr powerful, he kills without thinking and feeling, but then he fell in love, and felt loss of loved one, so know he knows preciousness of lives." but no. THERE IS NO ARC. no plot development nothing. this is quite literally what we say in my mother tounge "a story without a head or feet". its like static gibberish and in between that some messages can be made out which are verrry disturbing. Like the "good guy" abuses his minion, he is too ambitious, doesnt care for the weak. he is not grey, he is pitch black character. the "bad guy" is not even grey or light grey , he is white only. and many such similar propaganda that is quite concerning.

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do not judge a kdrama by its title

a love that spans a thousand years, finding its way back again and again, no matter the life they’re reborn into 🧞‍♂️

this kdrama mostly showed the many sides of humanity through wishes granted by a genie. some that are righteous, some considerate and some even selfish.

almost every character in the villages had roles that intertwined with the story. they contributed something to the plot even if it was just a small part.

tbh i thought this was going to be a corny kdrama but it had an interesting premise, the last episodes put us on the edge as it concluded with a satisfying ending

filed under: watched with chesky 👩🏻‍💻

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not good :/

really good premise that they did absolutely nothing with it.the story of the angel/genie was interesting& they could’ve developed that into so much more but instead it was all done half heartedly. IMO, Suzy’s acting was 10/10 in the emotional scenes and at times she was even comical but I don’t think she ever seemed like a psychopath . the young actor who plays her did it so well but I felt very disconnected with Suzy’s m blank stare/energy. of course she had terrible writing to work with so perhaps she did her best😵‍💫the acting, overall, was the best part of this show. 5/10.

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Genie, What A Mess

Can’t believe this show is getting praised. Sure, watch it if you want but don’t pretend it’s well-executed.

This show has no red-thread direction, no depth, and is just a inconsistent mess. It tries to do way too much and ends up doing almost nothing well. The plot feels like it was written by a first grader—childish, chaotic, and totally lacking emotional depth or any clear structure. It’s like they threw every random idea into a pot and tried to make a good soup: genies, Satan, immortals, wish-making dogs and plenty of other sub plots. The soup tastes so bad I have no idea how the recipe got approved.

The tone in this drama switches so fast it’s dizzying. The devil guy, with his Korean-style humor and constant personality switches, doesn’t even carry the aura of a devil. The female lead isn’t layered either. And any romantic chemistry between them? Gone with the sand of the desert. He even lets the female lead beat him up for "laughs" even when it’s clearly abuse. (why is abuse being normalized and funny ?!) This drama should’ve been buried deeper than the lamp that started this mess of a story.

Don’t claim to originate from a culture if you’re not going to execute it properly. Plot holes:

This drama explicitly claims that Iblis originated from Arabic mythology, was found in Dubai, and has lived there for centuries. That’s not vague—it’s cultural. So if he’s been there for a thousand years, then he should reflect that in how he thinks, behaves, and expresses himself—not just toss in a nose-rubbing for LAUGHS and call it depth.

Some people are saying he acts Korean because he’s “universal.” But being universal means you adapt your face, your language, and your culture to the context. So why didn’t Iblis do that in Dubai? And yet he claims he didn’t know the nose-rubbing gesture wasn’t used in Korea—which makes no sense. If he truly knows every culture, he’d know that’s not a Korean greeting.

And let’s say he can’t adapt and isn’t universal—despite what the show claims—then he should at least reflect the culture he’s supposedly lived in for centuries. Yet all the mystical beings default to Korean appearances, Korean speech, and Korean behavior, no matter the setting.

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Charisma, Chaos, and Kim Woo Bin Carrying the Vibes

📝 Review
(WARNING: Potential Spoilers — I’m Not Saving You from Any Emotional Damage)

I already know this opinion won’t be universal, but here it is anyway: I enjoyed this drama—even if it didn’t fully come together.

Let’s talk about Bae Suzy—because this isn’t a hate take, it’s a typecasting one. She’s excellent at what she does, but she’s often written into emotionally stunted or closed-off roles, and after a while, the pattern becomes noticeable.

That’s exactly why While You Were Sleeping worked so well for me. She wasn’t emotionally distant there—she was expressive, reactive, and fully engaged, even when the premise put her under psychological strain. It felt different. It felt alive.

In Genie, Make a Wish, though, the character leans back into familiar territory. Suzy plays it well—she always does—but at this point, I just want to see her given something that lets her stretch beyond the same emotional framework. She’s clearly capable of it.

Now—Kim Woo Bin.
Chef’s kiss. No notes.

He absolutely understood the assignment. His comedic timing, facial expressions, and overall presence injected energy into every scene he was in. The humor landed because he landed it. Also: yes, I noticed the Heirs easter egg, and yes, I appreciated it. And let’s not ignore the styling—shoulder-length hair Kim Woo Bin? Fire. Completely unfair. Moving on.

As for the story itself… it’s a bit all over the place. The premise is fun, the emotional beats are there, but the execution doesn’t always feel cohesive. Some threads could’ve been tighter, and a few ideas felt like they deserved more focus. That said, it was never boring—it just occasionally felt like it was juggling more than it could comfortably hold.

Bonus points for the soundtrack, especially the Stray Kids track, which instantly elevated the mood whenever it kicked in.

In the end, Genie, Make a Wish is imperfect but enjoyable. Strong performances (especially from Kim Woo Bin), good humor, and enough charm to carry it through its weaker moments.

💭 Final Mood
“Messy but fun, occasionally frustrating, and absolutely carried by one very charismatic genie.”

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A misguided fantasy

A fantasy drama retelling a story of our childhood in a confused drama version.

With A-list cast, there was some sort of expectations, even if they weren't much high. But, instead of being magical, the show turned out to be boring and so hard to finish.

The first half of the show was diving into the nothingness - no story, no characterisation, only unnecessary conversations and unfunny moments. Now, about the characters. Suzy’s role was supposed to be intriguing — detached, emotionless — but it never evolved. Instead of pulling me in, it just felt flat, almost robotic. Kim Woo-bin had flashes of brilliance, but his genie/Iblis character was all over the place. One second playful, the next scary, but not in a way that felt layered… more like inconsistent writing. The supporting cast were just added layers. This is Suzy’s successive misfire, after 2023's Doona.

The visuals and OST were good, but that's about it. These were the only positives I could find about the show. In the end, the series misses an opportunity to explore the profound struggle between good and evil as it truly is.

Overall, Genie, Make A Wish is an extremely huge scale disappointment of the year.

My Rating : 2/10

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