Kathryn_51

I have TWO wishes for AoS.

First: do not kill Jin Bu-yeon.

Second: Now more than ever, Do not kill the dog. His home was just crushed and dumped into Lake Gyeongcheondaeho. Repeat: Do. Not. Kill The Dog.

1. Battle on the ice, especially the choreography and cinematography of Park Jin and Naksu.

2. The entire sequence with Gwiju - Jin Cho-yeon walking into Songrim, the 1st attack and then the 2nd attack and Jang Uk smashing Gwiju's "home' just in time to save Mu-deok.

3. Foreheads touching.

Edit to add: 4. JBY's soul saving Jang Uk from Gil-Mu's attempt to soul shift. When I saw that,I said out loud "Holy, Holy, Holy Be Still My Heart." and I stopped the stream and re-watched three more times before proceeding. 😍

Just did a quick re-watch. I got the son's name wrong - it is "Geon". Jang Kang was going to retrieve his soul and Mom blamed him - she didn't say much, but you are right - they were both dressed like nobility, not a villager.

Have we ever seen Jin Mu with a sword? I've glanced through some episodes and so far I haven't seen one at his side. We also don't see him casting spells or performing sorcery. He was a mere servant/pupil of Jang Kang. He may be Co-Villain, but I don't understand how HE could have been the one to train Naksu.

In the same episode, the King said Jang Kang had spent his time "transferring souls into dead bodies". So, I wonder if "Geom" was a colleague or friend who had died - and Jang Kang was trying to revive him.

I agree it's difficult. If she was 10 at the time, that would explain (to me anyway) how she was able to excel so quickly as a mage - it was harder to believe if she was only 4-5 when Jin Mu began.

I loved that scene! In fact, I loved that entire sequence - the cinematography, the choreography, a not-so-young Park Jin flying into the air. That one arrow that he conjured up that gained energy as it sped through the air (atmosphere).

I'm curious why you believe Naksu was 10 years old when her father was killed. The maid easily scooped her up to hide her so my guess (and it's pure guess) has been that she was 4-5 years old in that scene. I wonder what Jin Mu saw in Naksu's constellation plate because her father didn't indicate that there was anything particularly amazing (but maybe there is more to that father/daughter scene).

Yoo Joon Sang is a great actor - apparently an accomplished musician as well. Maybe we get to see him play an instrument and sing to Kim Do-joo. Would love to see that. I read somewhere that he had to go through a lot of physical training to prepare for the sword fights.

Mother Jin has never been up close to Mu-deok. The only time they were near each other was when Jang Uk brought Mu-deok out of the vault and her face was turned away from the mother. I'm pretty certain that was intentional.

I think they said Jang Uk walked BEFORE Dang Gu. I took that to mean they were about the same age or Jang Uk perhaps a bit younger.

I agree with all of the ages although Cho-yeon might be a bit older (18-19?)

But Naksu did NOT successfully soul-shift with her! That's the point - Mu-deok (JBY) chose Naksu even though Naksu was trying to soul-shift with a woman closer in age and build.

It's mid-week - here's an interesting fact (interesting to me, that is)

Young Bu-yeon is portrayed by actress Yun Hae Bin who is 11 years old; she has quite the resume. It’s not definitive but good indicator that JBY is approximately close in age to Park-gu, Seo Yul and Jang Uk.

Naksu tried to select a soul shift victim who was around her own age and build - instead Mu-deok (JBY) chose her.

https://kisskh.at/people/30803-yun-hae-bin

I 💕 JBY - I think she is the sacrificial lamb, which is why I'm backing away from my early obsession. 😥

One theory - just a theory - is that Bu-yeon (Super Mage) has been waiting for the right moment. I don't think we will have an answer until Ep 19 or even 20.

People choose the entertainment they watch (whether drama, movies, "reality", whatever" for a variety of reason - thriller, actors, romance, fantasy, quirky characcters, whatever. Perfectly understandable that fans who came to this show because of JSM feel this way.

Unless it was a fake. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Reminder - Naksu's body was frozen when Jin Mu and Gil-ju absconded with it - it may still be on ice. WHY ELSE make the point about the body being frozen???

I would watch in a heartbeat to see Jung So Min play blind Jin Bu-yeon with all her power/energy. Unfortunately, I don't think that's the plan. 😥

Bu-yeon has her hands full supporting two souls and keeping Jang Uk safe - I don't think she's going to wake up any time soon although if and when she does, it better be JSM's portrayal!

Behind the Scenes of Ep 9& 10 (sorry if this was posted earlier, I didn't see it after scrolling)

The link is to an article that includes a few English translations and explanation of scenes - including how JSM and LJW choreographed their hugging scene. Lots of fun.

https://www.soompi.com/article/1536547wpp/watch-alchemy-of-souls-cast-battles-the-cold-on-set-celebrates-jung-so-mins-birthday-welcomes-kim-hyun-sook-for-cameo-and-more?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter