Kathryn_51

Every time they post still cuts, they also post a vague explanation of the scenes, but lately there has been a "production team" comment at the end. So, here a vague - but meaningful - preview of what's to come re: Mu-Deok:

The production team of 'Alchemy of Souls' said, "Mu-deok is involved in a murder case. Starting with the murder case, there will be a big development where Mu-deok's past secrets will be revealed one by one before her soul shifting, so please look forward to it."

Note: this is before the soul-shift! I'm excited because what this really means is we will [supposedly] finally find out more about Jin Bu-yeon after Jin Mu pushed her out of the boat.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgqngDRvt5S/

I have no idea on Papa Jin, but I'm leaning towards the "not a soul-shifter" based on the way he looked when he saw JBY's image last week, he clearly resents her (it actually looked like hate). Perhaps because, as you say, his wife has essentially gone crazy over her (witness how she acted today) and hasn't treated the other daughter well.

I fast-forwarded thru the scene with Jin Mu and fake Bu-yeon.

I'm excited - it will be a game-changer.

If and when Jang Kang returns, we will find out much more about Cho Choong and his daughter Cho Yeong/"Naksu". And anyone who doesn't realize that it's another obstacle for Mu-deok and jang Uk have been fast forwarding some revealing scenes.

Alchemy of Souls is first and foremost a series about mixed motives, destiny, ethics and consequences. Very few "perfect" characters. I'm looking forward to the day Naksu realizes that Jin Bu-yeon has been keeping her alive this whole time - starting with stopping her suicide attempt. 😊😊😊😊

I actually got a brother/sister vibe yesterday (Ep. 13). Like they were squabbling - it's your fault! you're wrong! How did he hook up with Shaman Choi to begin with? In the same episode (weekend?) we discover she has a sibling in jinyowon, voila! Papa Jin is shown to be evil and the viewer thinks - that must be the sibling (either a real sibling or soul-shifter). He's evil - but that hint seemed a bit too obvious.

I'm not sure if I am analyzing this correctly. The different mage levels are based on the ability to "control" energy - water, body/earth(?), atmosphere. But I think one also needs to learn spells - and the higher the level of energy, the more complex the spell. Jang Uk (and probably Jin Bu-yeon) were BORN with this energy and that why he advanced so quickly - but this has also made him very sure of himself and over-confident. We'll see if he feels humbled by the loss.

Jang Uk thinks finding the ice stone is the only thing he needs to do to "cure" Mu-Deok . This is why Master Lee, Park Jin and Yul are concerned about him (and Yul doesn't even know about the King's Star!) - his love for Mu-Deok could unleash chaos on Daeho, and Master Lee is willing to stop him if necessary.

As for 'Naksu", she's been losing her Naksu-ness ever since she jumped in the lake (except for that little poisoning incident). Her past is finally catching up with her. Including the fact that Jang Uk's father was apparently somehow involved in her father's death.

Why go on attack mode? Why make this personal?

All humans have energy. 😊 Plus, Bu-yeon has plenty of energy to loan.

I enjoyed the scene with the bird whistle.

Mage levels (Jipsu, Ryusu, and Chisu) are the ability to control energy - from water, from the body (or land) and the atmosphere. It appears to make a difference in how quickly one can re-energize a sword (or even arrow - waiting for a Dang-gu scene with bow and arrow!) and the complexity of certain spells. I think the ability to soar/somersault through the air might be Chisu level?

They both think that the other is still in love with their original "first loves". Very sweet.

Park Jin remembers dancing at his 100 year birthday party so if true, they better have a good explanation.

It has never been this clearly stated, but in the past there was mention of Yul's father being a brother of the Queen.

Sorry - I mis-read your post that you were wishing he would show up.

He's in the previews for next weekend. 😍

It usually releases a few minutes before 11:00 pm KST (use a time zone converter)

Eng "Translation" of the Pre-release for Ep. 14 - Let me just say that I adore Eunoch Oh. 😍😍😍

https://twitter.com/hwanhon_tvn/status/1553556937471496193

I watched part of the live feed from Korea early this morning and then the Netflix release. I STILL missed a lot. I'm baby-sitting a puppy tonight by myself - guess I will have plenty of time to re-watch and this time, take Lots. Of. Notes.