Kathryn_51

Bu-yeon said something like "all living things have energy". And in the first episode, we were told that humans who had to the power to control this great energy [of the lake} were called mages. My impression is that being part of a mage family helps - it's probably inherited to a significant extent, but not necessarily required.

Bu-yeon could kick Naksu out of her body just by lifting her little pinkie. Bu-yeon is keeping Naksu alive for whatever her purpose may be, which I believe to be protecting Jang Uk. I hope she survives, but not counting on it.

The show seems to have two descriptions: (1) the impact of soul-shifting and (2) the character development of young mages. I kinda liked the vibe between Heo Yeon Ok and Sang-Ho who apparently at this point doesn't have a surname so I hope it isn't Choi.

I wondered why she looked so familiar!

I think you and I agree. Master Lee said "she will protect him" before the Gil-ju event (I think?). He meant the "great soul" and he meant JGY although, like you, I'm not sure he realized that she is JBY.

Although after watching today, I think Master Lee knows exactly who Jang Uk and Jin Bu-yeol are - they are the heirs to Seo Gyeong and Jin Seolran.

The official MV for Ost No. 4 (Raindrop) is released:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRnKeEiYepA

And, I found the English Subs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxnTZVoxyi8

As I noted earlier, the music director for AoS writes most of the lyrics and coordinates with the artist for the tone and mood they are trying to achieve.

My favorite is still No. 1 OST " Scars Leave Beautiful Trace"

I went back and watched the 1st scene when she entered Songrim (she was coming to get Jang Uk after he spent a night out in the cold). She approached the gate. . . .and then just seemed to walk through - no evidence of a Spirit Plaque. But then, I'm wondering how did Jang Uk get into Songrim after Mu-deok stole his that first time. Maybe one of those questions the viewer isn't supposed to ask. 😂😂

Naksu's body was frozen when it was retrieved from Songrim (secret room at Jeongjingak) by Gil-ju and Jin-mu, so it may still be on ice somewhere in Cheonbugwan. That's the only solution I can think of - as of now.

Regarding the Jae-wook "spoiler" on his photo card, here is the original video w/all six of the young Daeho Elites. I've tried to find a subbed version, but no luck thus far.

http://program.tving.com/tvn/alchemyofsouls/3/Vod/View/CLIP/EA_D819488

All of the articles regarding the OST mention that the artists worked hand-in-hand with the music director Nam Hye-seung. She is apparently the one who writes most of the lyrics as well.

JBY is the "great soul" that Master Lee recognized in JBY's ("Mu-deok") body and he said once "She will protect him". That's her job. Her destiny is intertwined with Jang Uk - but we don't know what it is. I do think she could kick Naksu's soul out of her body whenever she wished, but she hasn't and because of that, Jang Uk has reached mage levels in record time. My fear is that JBY - an apparently "foolishly kind" woman with "almost divine powers" is not going to survive.

Her one goal now is to stay alive and avoid petrification.

She didn't want to go to the magic show by herself, haha.

IMHO, the only thing Mudeok is using Naksu for is to protect Jang Uk.

The word I tend use is "heirs" - there is no indication that reincarnation is something that exists in Daeho. Jin Bu-yeon ("Mu-deok") is clearly an heir to the founder of Jinyowan. We don't know Jang Uk's family history but we do know his father was a "genius mage" and he was able to unseal the ice stone.

In the 6 minute preview trailer, she is identified as "Defacto Power". 😂😂

There is a specific term for characters like Master Lee but I cannot recall it. Broadly speaking, they are characters that do not particularly have their own specific story arc and their purpose is to provide pivot points - good or bad. That's his purpose, I believe.

I believe he clearly sees that (a) Jang Uk is somehow connected to Master Seo Gyeong, the founder of Songrim and (b) the "great soul" that resides w/in Mu-deok's body is related to the original Jin lady ["she will protect him"].

I'm not sure he knows or suspects that Mu-deok is a Jin but I do think he knows that there are 2 souls in her body.

It was the classic "misunderstanding" trope that I usually hate but they did it with so much comedic flair that I loved it. Their acting talent really shines through in every scene.

They explained it in one of the shows - it's a hereditary position. If I recall correctly, even if Jang Kang were to die, Jang Uk would inherit - which I believe is the reason Jin Mu manipulated the duel - he was sure Jang Uk would be killed. My memory is fuzzy on this.

I've never watched that drama, but I read someplace that Hong sisters use Western fairy-tales occasionally.