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remarkable reunion!!!!
Genie, Make a Wish (다 이루어질지니) is a 2025 South Korean fantasy–romantic drama that beautifully weaves together magic, morality, and human emotion. The series, released globally on Netflix on October 3, 2025, stars Kim Woo-bin as Iblis, a mysterious genie who has been trapped in a lamp for a thousand years, and Bae Suzy as Ka-young, a woman emotionally detached from the world. When Ka-young accidentally awakens the genie, she is granted three wishes that challenge her understanding of desire, empathy, and love. The narrative unfolds as a touching exploration of whether true connection can overcome emotional emptiness, and how even the most guarded hearts can learn to feel again.Kim Woo-bin, widely known for his intense and charismatic performances in The Heirs (2013), Uncontrollably Fond (2016), and Our Blues (2022), brings a complex mixture of mystery and vulnerability to the role of Iblis. His reunion with Suzy, after their memorable pairing in Uncontrollably Fond, has generated great anticipation among fans. Suzy, celebrated for her nuanced portrayals in Start-Up (2020), Doona! (2023), and Wonderland (2024), plays Ka-young with a compelling balance of coldness and quiet yearning. Supporting the main duo are talented actors such as Ahn Eun-jin, known for Hospital Playlist (2020–2021), Noh Sang-hyun from Pachinko, Go Kyu-pil of The Fiery Priest, and Lee Joo-young, who adds emotional grounding to the story.
Written by renowned screenwriter Kim Eun-sook—famous for hits like Goblin, Descendants of the Sun, and Mr. Sunshine—and directed by Ahn Gil-ho, the drama promises high production quality and profound emotional storytelling. True to Kim Eun-sook’s style, Genie, Make a Wish blends fantasy elements with heartfelt human experiences, posing moral questions about greed, love, and redemption. The central conflict—between a genie testing human nature and a woman who has forgotten how to feel—creates an emotional and philosophical journey that resonates deeply with viewers. With its talented cast, cinematic visuals, and emotionally rich writing, Genie, Make a Wish stands poised to be one of 2025’s most captivating K-dramas, offering both a touching love story and a reflective look at the wishes that define our humanity.
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A flawed fantasy that gave its best
Thus drama is one of the best fantasy dramas that I have seen in a long time. Recently fantasy dramas have fallen flat for me. This drama while flawed, is miles above its competitors. Bae Suzy never disappoints. She always gives her best and my god the cameos, they were soooo good. The meta jokes all landed. This is a really enjoyable and rewatchable show. The music is spot on, as well as casting. There were some flaws as to execution of some chracaters were messy. But ultimately the writers pulled through and gave us a solid series. Episode 9-12, I felt was going in circles, those epsidoes could have been a bit more coherent. That aspect of the show does reduce my ratings. Other than that the story is nothing new, if you have seen Dokkaebi, Bulgassal, Korean Odyssey...etc., it's pretty much on those lines/concepts.Was this review helpful to you?
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This is one of my favorite drama this 2025
Being a fan of uncontrollably fond kdrama, I thought I'll be biased on how I'll rate this drama but to my surprise, I really enjoyed the series. I'm big fan of Bae Suzy so I know how good she acts and, in this series, she never disappointed me. The show's genre is comedy and for me it did really make me laugh till the end. I know this series will have low rating because of the inspiration it uses specially from Muslims, and I totally understand it. But if you just focused on the entertainment side which what a drama intended then you'll enjoy this. The story was short, so it didn't feel dragged and everyone in this drama is lovable besides from the villains of course.Was this review helpful to you?
Genie, Make a Wish ****Beautiful but Incomplete Magic
A charming drama with heartfelt moments, but I just wish the story had a little more depth and time to shine. I really liked this drama, but it didn’t completely feel like Kim Eun Sook’s usual writing. Something was missing , maybe the emotional depth or stronger storytelling. The 13 episodes felt a bit rushed, and the story didn’t do full justice to its potential, which left me a little disappointed ☹️The main leads were the highlight for me. Their performances were beautiful, and their chemistry was so natural and captivating , it truly brought the story to life. I also loved the special cameos. Song Hye Kyo looked like a real fairy , so graceful and magical. She totally needs to do a fantasy rom-com drama one day; she’d be perfect for it. Daniel Henney and Kim Ji Hoon’s cameos were amazing, adding extra elegance and star power. I really loved Ahn Eun Jin and Steve Noh too; their performances were incredible.
The OST was perfect and matched every emotional moment so well 👍🏻
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Loved it
If you like fantasy series, this one is a truly unique and amazing show. The storyline feels fresh, the world-building is beautifully done, and the chemistry between the main leads is just perfect. The setting, the visuals, and even the soundtrack make it worth watching more than once. I surely reccomend it.Was this review helpful to you?
Finally, a Female Lead Like This!
The psychopath male lead in Flower of Evil was written so brilliantly that I’ve always wondered what the story would be like if the psychopath were a female lead instead. I’ve wanted to see a drama explore that concept for a long time.In Genie, Make a Wish, the female lead feels like that kind of character — calm, rational, and unshaken by emotional turbulence, which makes her fascinating to watch, much like in Flower of Evil.
These kinds of unique protagonists bring fresh perspectives and storylines that stand out from the usual tropes. We’ve already seen dissociative or split-personality characters in dramas like Kill Me, Heal Me, Hyde, Jekyll, Me, and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, but psychopath leads offer something entirely different — a new kind of intensity and complexity.
Also, in the case of the extraordinary character Genie — in stories, genies often see themselves as superior to humans, believing that humans are weak, ruled by fleeting emotions, and quick to betray. So how funny and ironic it is for this Genie to meet a female lead like her — a human who doesn’t waver emotionally, who seems stronger and colder than he is. What would he think of her now? What would his usual nagging about “humans” even sound like in front of someone like her? She becomes a contradiction for him to figure out — and for us, the viewers, a fascinating conflict to watch unfold.
What’s especially interesting about Genie, Make a Wish is that none of the leads feel ordinary, and that makes you genuinely curious to see how the story will unfold.
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AVOID THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS COMING FROM RELÍGION I§LAMIC GIRLS AND WATCH THIS MAGICAL JOURNEY...
At first and At last I will say one thing that avoid the hate and negative reviews against this Drama bcz all hate are coming from a particular relígîon , the so called oeace relîgion I§lam....They can commit any sín and do haram by watching dramas, by using phones, by drooling over korean men , by watching scenes of lgbtq, by watching food like pórk, by watching other religion men, but just bcz IBLIS word is used in this drama... they are offended....
As we all know their síck méntality Ofcourse....
So ignore those dúmbaáss and WATCH the series.
Now about the Series:
First 10 minutes is confusing but after that it's a magical ride with cute moments and great chemistry of leads and side characters too.... Ending is HAPPY & Magical.
You won't feel bored bcz series is funny cute and magical.
Do not try to use your brain much bcz it's a fantasy series. Everything revolves around magic.
Order a pizza and Watch it... you will laugh, cry and ur heart will be happy at last...
Take care everyone.... ❤️❤️
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Better than Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938
The opinions on this show are really polar - people either really love it or really hate it. I don't get the hate. I rate this as an in-between. This show is entertaining but not something I'd want to rewatch. But it's tonnes better than Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938 which I wouldn't even call a drama. I'd call that a series of comedy skits - strung together pieces of acting that don't have a cogent storyline or plot. It's just watching famous actors say stupid lines with a nice backdrop for scenery. And that got a 8.8, go figure.This is similar - famous actors and very nice scenery (ep1 in Dubai), however, has a semblance of a plot. The hate probably comes from the fact that there's no young love and young idols to swoon at, and has an anti-social theme. I do notice that fantastic anti-social dramas that feature blood, gore and murder tend to do very poorly on this platform. However the humour is on-point. I love the clever in-jokes eg the digs at the whole Marvel vs Netflix universes and copyright! Maybe I'm also partial to shows set in the countryside.
The only downside is that everything quite verbose and it makes my head hurt. Thankfully the entire season has dropped all at once. I wouldn't be wanting a second season but I enjoy binge-watching this.
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✨ Genie, Make a Wish — A Mesmerizing Blend of Fantasy, Emotion & Fate
I’ll be honest — I went into Genie, Make a Wish without any prior attachment to the cast. I hadn’t watched a single K-drama of Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy before this. But wow… this series turned out to be an absolute gem. It’s that perfect mix of fantasy, emotion, and breathtaking visuals that keeps you glued from the very first episode. The entire concept of wishes, consequences, and celestial balance feels both mythic and deeply human.Kim Woo-bin as Iblis completely stole the show for me. His performance is magnetic — full of quiet strength, charm, and depth that lingers. Then there’s Bae Suzy as Ka-young, who brings a graceful emotionality to every scene. She feels both ethereal and grounded, and their contrasting energies complement each other perfectly. Even without knowing their previous works, I found myself completely invested in their characters’ journeys.
Sade and Ireum also deserve praise for adding richness and mystery to the world. They give off this aura that makes every scene they’re in feel significant — like they know something the audience doesn’t. The supporting cast elevates every moment, creating a delicate balance of humor, tension, and heart. The world-building feels grand yet intimate, filled with mythic undertones that pull you deeper with each episode.
Everything — from the cinematography and direction to the hauntingly beautiful OST — feels crafted with love. Genie, Make a Wish made me believe in the beauty of fantasy dramas again. It’s emotional, enchanting, and visually stunning. And coming from someone who’s been obsessed with Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Goblin) for 8 long years now — that’s saying something. This show carries that same spark of wonder, fate, and emotional resonance that stays with you long after it ends. Must watch for Supernatural Korean drama fans.
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As an avid cdrama & kdrama fan’s point of view
setting aside the religious concerns from others. I’m mainly focusing on the comedy drama itself. Intruly enjoyed this! it was so fun to watch, Infond myself laughing, shedding tears, I felt the warmth. also the portrayals of the actors it was so good! Kim Woo-Bin & Suzy made me laugh, cry, and felt all those emotions. it may not be everyone’s cup of tea but to me it was so enjoyable! And dang the looks Suzy served?! it was awesome! Even the supporting cast was so hilarious!don’t get offended by this, sometimes we take things too seriously and have certain expectations, but life is too short, just live your life and enjoy the moments you have, genie make a wish isn’t perfect but to me I barely felt it since it was so on point with its funny scene and endearing moments. kudos to the whole cast for such a vibrant and telented team.
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Kim Woo Bin and Bae Suzy
The drama is light with lots of comedy, and although there are many unrealistic things, it's a fantasy drama so there's no need to overthink it. Every episode is entertaining and makes you want to keep watching.The visuals of both the actor and actress are amazing, and this is Suzy's best partner so far.
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Weirdly emotional
Ok, the story isn't much, 1001 nights fairytale in modern times with genies, angels, beasts etc. But damn! I literally burst into laughter more than once, which took me by surprise, and I cried more than once. I mean..WTF? It touched me and in a good way. I won't remember it in a few days but it made me binge watch after a long time -I have been stuck in Shadow Love's grip since August and it's October. And thay says a lot.Was this review helpful to you?
