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Watch It on 1.75× or Skip Scenes — You’ll Still won't miss anything

I’ll start with honesty. Did I skip certain parts of the drama? Yes, I did. But does that mean I didn’t understand the story or missed something important? Absolutely not — simply because there isn’t much story going on in the first place. The drama never really builds a compelling narrative or any sense of momentum. It’s not even functioning well as a light-hearted romantic comedy; instead, it just feels plain and bland.

Even the flashy elements that seem designed to attract attention — like the countless outfits worn by Jisoo and the over-the-top cameos — fail to save the show. The side characters don’t help either; most of them feel like fillers that add nothing substantial to the story.

Another thing I genuinely don’t understand is why this project was picked up by Netflix. My guess is that the association with #Blackpink tag was enough to guarantee attention and publicity. But relying on popularity instead of focusing on the story and execution is exactly how projects like this end up falling flat.

In the end, the biggest issue is that the drama is simply boring. There’s nothing really happening here — no strong story, no clear direction, no convincing chemistry, and honestly, very little watch value.

Before ending, I really want to talk about Jisoo. I’m not saying this to be unnecessarily harsh, but it needs to be said. When you look at the number of talented actors out there who struggle to even land supporting roles, it’s hard not to question why someone (Jisoo) with such limited acting ability keeps getting lead roles.

Sorry but not sorry — at this point Jisoo seriously needs help. She needs a mentor who can actually teach her what acting is. Her performance feels extremely monotonous. Her dialogue delivery barely changes, and the tone of her voice stays the same even when the emotions and atmosphere of the scene clearly shift.

It often feels like she doesn’t fully understand what her character is trying to convey. And that’s one of the last mistakes any actor would want to make. Not understanding the character you’re playing is exactly where everything starts going wrong.

I genuinely hope she takes constructive criticism seriously and works on improving herself.

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“‘Genie, Make a Wish" — drive-thru inside, Michelin outside.

These days, Korean shows feel like abstract art — you experience them, but don’t always know why. I’ve learned to just watch for what they are, without overthinking. The old “it” factor in them that kept people talking for years seems gone; now it’s more like, “Let’s watch this today, maybe something else tomorrow.” I approached "Genie, Make a Wish" with that same mindset. The show is “okay” — nothing extraordinary, but it doesn’t leave a bad taste either.

For me, the writing was poor — especially since it came from a renowned writer. The quality felt below average, and the unnecessary fillers kept breaking the flow to the point I ended up skipping parts. The dialogues were either childish or way too dramatic. Personally, I take dialogues very seriously, and here, that was a major letdown. Another thing that threw me off was the weird jumps between scenes and some really questionable camera angles. The CGI and VFX were just okay (that last fight scene was decent), but the sets… some of them looked so cheap and out of place, like school projects done by elementary kids. I kept wondering where all that funding from the Dubai government and advertisers went.

As for acting:
Kim Woo Bin was a joy to watch. The last time I saw him on screen was in Twenty (2015).I hadn’t kept track of him after that — so seeing him healthy and acting again felt genuinely hearty and a little emotional🥹. I honestly forgot to judge his acting properly, but I believe he did well for his role.

Now to Suzy, did she convince me that her character had that disorder? Not really. Did she make the watching experience bad?- Not at all. She did fine — and *extra* fine with her fashion. In her case her fashion stole the show, atleast for me.

As for the chemistry, personally, I didn’t feel any spark between the leads. Also, her beating him felt very off to me. (violence should never be appreciated, whether as part of comedy or in terms of gender dynamics)

Noh Sang Hyuk was another pleasant surprise. I was skeptical since he’s mostly done serious roles, but he handled comedy really well.

And Ahn Eun Jin — she didn’t have much to do here, yet she owned every scene she got. That’s the mark of a truly skilled actor: they don’t need 13 hours of screen time to make an impact 👍 (a skill some seem to miss even with longer careers and endless lead roles)

Honorable mention: the kids in this drama were such gems — absolute naturals! 😍

Now, a lot of people seem upset about the religious aspect in this drama. I have no knowledge in that area, so I won’t comment on it. What "did" bothered me though was how they portrayed “ASPD.” The creators completely conflated antisocial personality disorder with psychopathy, as if they were the same thing. How could anyone think that’s accurate? Did they even bother to research this? These are two entirely different conditions. Yet, as usual, K-drama writers didn’t care — they turned an ASPD character into an outright psychopathic caricature. It was careless, misleading, and frankly, shameless.

Overall, "Genie, Make a Wish" isn’t a must-watch. If you just need something to pass time, it’s a decent pick. This review is just one viewer’s perspective — a small glimpse of what you might expect. At the end of the day, it’s one's call whether to watch it or not.

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