Disappointing and disrespectful regarding religion
This drama disrespects Islam and spreads a distorted image of the religion. When the story was written they should research it properly. Iblis is an important figure in Islamic belief.Who he is: Iblis is a jinn who refused to bow to Prophet Adam (AS) when Allah commanded the angels and jinn to do so.
Because of his arrogance and pride, he was cast out of Allah’s mercy.
From then on, Iblis became the enemy of humankind, vowing to mislead people away from Allah’s path until the Day of Judgment.
Unlike angels, who never disobey Allah, Iblis was a jinn and had free will—so he chose to disobey. Overall very disappointing 😒
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Scattered, Shallow, and Disappointing — Genie: Make a Wish Misses Its Mark
As a long-time admirer of Bae Suzy's work, I went into Genie, Make a Wish with high expectations, trusting that her presence would, at minimum, guarantee a watchable drama. Sadly, this fantasy-rom-com turned out to be a profound disappointment - so much so that I couldn't bring myself to finish it.The premise - a charismatic, satanic Genie meets a psychopathic, rule-following master - is intriguing, and Bae Suzy's portrayal of the emotionless Ka-young, who lives strictly by her grandmother's moral code to prevent a serial murder spree, is commendably precise. The core character concept is one of the drama's few strengths.
However, the execution falters dramatically. The visual effects (VFX) are noticeably poor, cheapening the overall fantasy aesthetic. Furthermore, the acting from a number of the supporting cast is disappointingly irritating, distracting from the central conflict. The introduction and handling of key side characters, such as the Jaguar (Sayyid) feel incredibly weak and poorly developed, and their convoluted backstories make very little sense in the larger narrative.
The drama suffers from a severe case of "a lot happening, but nothing happening". It introduces numerous plot points without proper extrapolation or meaningful exploration. For example, Ka-young's sudden wealth is never convincingly established or explained. Instead of feeling like a complex story, the pacing is a chaotic, frustrating mess that merely 'goes through the motions.' The characters, rather than being complex or nuanced, are often reduced to cartoonish caricatures, making it impossible to emotionally invest in their fates.
In the end, despite the magnetic presence of Bae Suzy, Genie, Make a Wish fails to coalesce into a coherent or compelling narrative. The combination of irritating performances, poor special effects, and a sprawling, underdeveloped plot made the viewing experience unbearable. It is a frustrating misfire that misses the point of its own unique premise.
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This drama has hurt the religious beliefs of Muslims .
This drama's story and characters are controversial. Angels are disrespected in this drama. Whereas for Muslims they are sacred.Again,devil is shown as a good person. That is, the faith of Islam has been completely disputed.,Kdrama is very famous all over the world. So it is never desirable to insult any religion through it. But through this drama, wrong information has been given about Islam. K-drama has really disappointed with this drama.
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Disappointing and disrepsectful
Although I like the main cast, when the trailer first came out and saw many in the Muslim community found the use of Iblis as one of the main characters as disrespectful, I started to lose interest. But when it dropped today and I had time I decided to try. Never mind the storyline being very cliche and uninteresting, the writing lacking, the timeline confusing, unfortunately the acting of the ML and FL is truly terrible. They are unable to inhabit the characters nor make them believable, and lack chemistry. Huge disappointment not worth the watch. Although if you give it a try you will notice all I've mentioned in the first episode.Was this review helpful to you?
it doesnt worth your time
The cast did a good job, and Kim Woo Bin was definitely the highlight for me — handsome, charismatic, and enjoyable to watch. He was honestly the main reason I kept watching.
The story idea is new, but the execution is weak. The pacing is slow, and the drama fails to create enough excitement to make you want to continue to the next episode. Many scenes feel dragged out, and the dialogues are overly long and unnecessary.
In addition, the use of Arabic felt completely unnecessary and added nothing to the story. Instead of enhancing the drama, it made some scenes feel awkward and disconnected.
Although there are a few funny moments, they’re not enough to save the drama from feeling boring at times. Overall, the story feels incomplete, like something important is missing and the potential wasn’t fully used.
Sadly, despite the strong cast, it doesn’t feel worth your time.
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In a series of kim eun sook’s What to plagiarise next
The writer is really going out if ideas so this time she decideds to plagiarise a muslim story. Wow so original. Religious sentiment apart i still wanted to watch it because of suzy but damn its such a bore. It’s like a recycled and half arsed version of kim eun sook’s old dramas. The most annoying thing is i waited 2 years for this. The story and chacracters are unlikeable and anticlimatic. They say one thing do one and are supposed to be one and act like another.Was this review helpful to you?
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Dropped!
the initial narrative is really misleading. Are they just combining several beliefs with the pop culture story of a thousand and one nights? What is certain is that the use of the name 'iblis' is specific to only one belief, considering that other beliefs don't use that name. If this is fiction, then the author has the opportunity to find another, more secular name, like 'ifreet' perhaps or 'Bael' something sound bit mideast. it would really help the overall development of the narrative for this romance.What makes this drama really annoying is the naming of the main characters which is too stiff and monotonous, so I decided not to continue watching this drama.
I understand why some communities object the narrative of the drama and it should be a consideration for other script writers, in the future; to write fantasy scripts neatly.
even lies should be carefully considered, that's fantasy is
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Pure Fantasy Chaos
I thoroughly enjoyed this drama because it brought a refreshing twist to the fantasy genre by making the ML a genie. Paired with an FL who is delightfully unhinged, their dynamic created plenty of hilarious and memorable moments. Their contrasting personalities complemented each other well, making their interactions one of the biggest highlights of the series.The supporting cast was equally entertaining. The halmonis, the mythical sidekick, the FL's best friend, and the ML's angel brother all had their own charm and contributed to the comedy without feeling like unnecessary additions. Everyone had a role to play, and their interactions made the world feel connected and alive.
One detail that genuinely made me laugh was casting Jinniya (SHK) as the ML's ex, knowing she is his ex-girlfriend in real life. It added an extra layer of amusement whenever they shared the screen. I also appreciated the references to the ML's previous dramas and movies, which were a fun treat for longtime fans.
Overall, this drama knew exactly what it wanted to be. It was creative, lighthearted, funny, and consistently entertaining from beginning to end. It never tried to be overly serious, and that was precisely what made it such an enjoyable watch.
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Interesting Premise
It had a better ending than the start in my opinion.Was a bit boring at first, but glad I stuck it out!
Felt like it had a lot of plot points going at once sometimes, so some weren't as flushed out as they could have been, but still a decent drama!
I think the acting was good in general and was a bit surprised with Suzy as I'm not the biggest fan of her acting (loved when she was a singer lol). I think this kind of role fit her!
It did get a few tears out of me the last 3 episodes. I would definitely say give it a shot!
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fully garbage and disrespectful
this drama has no concept expect disrespect Islamic thoughts .too much disappointed and disgusted 🥴
I saw many fictional kdramas but this drama is not fictional or based on their own concepts
it's totally based on disrespect religious thoughts.
why the casts accept this garbage drama .
"Iblish" huh my foot .
at least why iblish's love story?
even iblish are confused by their stupid work .
I am Don't suggesting these type of stupid kdrama.
#boycott gennie make a wish
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Extremely disrespectful and disappointing drama!
“Genie: Make a Wish” is a completely disappointing drama. In this series, they have portrayed the devil (Iblis) as a hero and shown angels in a lower position — which is totally unacceptable. The whole concept insults Islam and tries to glorify evil in a positive light.The story is meaningless, the message is offensive, and it clearly disrespects faith. Korean writers and directors often try to turn negative things into something admirable, but this time they have crossed all limits. Such concepts should never be promoted.
I strongly condemn this drama and hope that no one ever creates something so disrespectful in the future.
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my religion is not your costume
My religion is not your costume. This is incredibly disrespectful and deeply disappointing. We’ve waited years for a Woobin x Suzy reunion, expecting something meaningful, heartfelt, and worthy of their talent — not this mockery. Turning sacred symbols and religious imagery into aesthetic props is not creativity, it’s cultural and spiritual disrespect. People’s faiths are not trends or costumes for drama concepts. It’s exhausting to see our beliefs treated like this again and again. Do better.Was this review helpful to you?
