Kathryn_51

Perhaps the "on air" time is 1hr 20 minutes because it includes commercials. That's my guess anyway based on the few times I watched an unsubbed "on air" show -the first 10 minutes were commercials and then there was at least one commercial break in the middle.

One of the best parts of Ep. 2 was that it didn't end on a stupid, contrived cliffhanger. The foundation is set for the main duo so we are eager to see how they move forward.

A couple of us posted this "relationship" chart earlier today, but our posts have fallen way down the comment chain. Here it is again:

https://twitter.com/Korean___Dramas/status/1537389728659427333

Tip: I took a screen shot and printed it off so it was handy while I watched.

Between the gorgeous visuals and the intriguing characters, I can't keep up with the connections, various territories and the subtitles. I might watch the raw Korean feed early morning (to capture the visuals) and the subbed release right afterwards.

Pre-release for Ep. 2 is out. Not Subbed. I frequently have trouble copy/pasting these links, so hope it works.

Jang Wook - very smart guy.😊

http://program.tving.com/tvn/alchemyofsouls/3/Vod/View/CLIP/EA_D815713

I think my subs said: "Finally, I get to meet you."

I have not read the webtoon, so my impression (of the series) is that MH was a resident at the orphanage. At one point, young YS is there and tells him how to "hold back his tears". It's possible that YS was also an orphan/adopted, but if so, then writers are cheating us by not hinting at it before. I think she was visiting.

After the "accident", Dr. Oh was called in to help MH with his extra-sensitivity. Eventually, MH went to live (??) with Dr. Oh and Ji-young. That's my guess, anyway since Ji-young talks about "familyl" dinners and MH considers her like a "little sister".

I've posted this over and over. I think MH saved YS at the "accident" and that's when they both began to feel their "power". That's why they are more connected/sensitive with each other than with others.

Maybe I'm wrong.🤣🤣🤣

I printed that chart out this morning and had it with me when I watched the episode. Very helpful.

Also just wondered around the web and found the Han Cinema site that describes the characters. And what do you know, The Jin family lost an elder daughter long ago.😎

https://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Alchemy_of_Souls-cast.html

Agree completely - the flashbacks show how YS, MH and LP relationships ended up where they are today. Now it's behind us and YS/MH can move forward. I'm hopeful as well.

I'm waiting for the childhood story to appear as well! Although I don't think they lived near each other. I think Mom the Artist visited the orphanage and took YS with her. (PURE speculation - not based on any spoilers). I think colorful painting in MH apartment was by Mom.

I don't think mom (Do Hwa) and "dad" (Jang Kang) were married at the time. Perhaps he married her later - he is identified as Jang Wook's father on the tVn site.

If you have a Disney+ account (US), then the legal answer is to purchase a VPN (I use Nord VPN, Hong Kong servers).

Are you completely confused about the different characters, the families and connections??? Yesterday, I found this relationship chart on Twitter/Instagram – with English captions. I printed it off and had it with me when I watched Ep. 1 – helped me understand the different relationships, although I still don’t understand much of difference between good and evil sorcerers/mages/magicians (Netflix subs are different from the subs in the teasers).

https://twitter.com/Korean___Dramas/status/1537389728659427333

I think young Dr. OH and OH Ji-young are first cousins. 😎

Thanks for info. I hope the show is as good as it looks in the preiews/trailers.

You and I agree on everything - I guess I wasn't very articulate in my comments. YS and MH have a connection from an "accident" during childhood. I have been saying this for the last several weeks after I re-watched Ep. 1 dream sequence - all of the evidence is there - their clothes/shoes, etc. etc.

I admit - I'm equally interested in trying to figure out a puzzle or mystery and watching a couple fall in love. That's why this show is so special.

Does anyone know the Netflix protocol for releasing the subbed version of an episode following the time it airs in Korea? i'm trying to decide if I will get up early Sat morning (5:00 a.m my time) to watch the live TVN feed unsubbed. But I think the 1st episode is going to be VERY confusing so if the sub version is available within an hour or so, I'll sleep in. 😎

Slim Xtra and Rhapsody - I was re-watching Ep. 8 and new question arises? I always thought the little girl in the billboard was YS and it was her dad with the water spray. But now we find out it wasn't simply a billboard - it was part the filmed commercial and the little girl is actress Ji-young. So. . if YS dad was filming, who is the father actor? It fit w/both of your thoughts that Hae Jin involved with the commercial. And now I can't help but wonder if the stalker is going after YS OR. . . . Ji-young (they DO look very similar). If writers pull that s**t, I will be seriously pissed.

Possible Clues: (a) the photo disappeared during the burglary; (b) in title sequence to the show, the photo is shown w/father’s face “blacked out”, so someone hates him; (c) in YS dream (therefor implied it is her memory), TWO people plunged feet first into the water and a THIRD person dove into the water; (d) Bar owner and Mom have same last name (so does intern Ro-ma).
My theory: Hae Jin (bar owner) somehow caused the accident that plunged YS and her father into the water. A car accident is the most likely scenario. He didn’t anticipate that YS would be in the car. MH rescued YS and gives her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (flash scene in her dream) but Dad died. Since YS remembers nothing about the accident, she has not been a threat to Hae Jin. He also knows that MH rescued YS (yes, this is all theory). He’s kept an eye on her (perhaps he is related to Mom???) and as far as he knew (until recently) she hated MH.
Now, all of a sudden, events have unraveled. YS no longer hates MH and, in fact is attracted to him. Hae Jin is afraid they may begin to compare notes about their childhood connection and that YS would begin to remember what happened before or during the accident. She is now a potential threat to him. He also knows that Mom is returning and the potential exists for Mom talking about the accident.
Why did he steal the photo? I can’t figure that one out – it’s a photo of Dad holding his award (with Ji-young? or YS holding flowers?).
Question: Is Mom the artist of the brightly colored (the ONLY color) painting in MH apartment?
Final far-out theory: when MH gave YS mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, THAT began their extra-connection to each other. Her kiss cures his illness; he senses her presence and actions and it isn’t simply through the normal 5 senses.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it - until Ep. 9 & 10 anyway. 😊

MORE: I just read the lyrics to "You Make Me" (song at end of Ep. 9) and I guess this guy is a perv as well but I don't think that fits with anything said or done previously. I mean, WHY NOW?? I hope they don't throw past child molestation this late in the show.

Episodes 7 & 8 were full of flashbacks (Lee Pil Yo and MH) and they helps explain why each man is reacting to YS in today's world. These were necessary scenes and I'm glad they took care of them all at once and they are now behind us.

And we got small hints of what happened to MH and YS when they were children..

So, I'm hopeful that Eps 9&10 will be

(1) full revelation of MH and YS as children - the happy moments as well as what event(s) resulted in their respective "powers", which will lead to

(2) current day YS/MH communicating about their past and hitting the sheets. 😎

This is the 3rd or 4th time I have posted this in last 2 days, but YS isn't simply attracted to ML since she began to work at ZEU Ad. They were connected as children - she "cures" his illness; he senses her presence, and it's not just hearing her. She has dreams about their childhood, but she doesn't remember him (he remembers her). The "I see the future when I kiss" was a provacative way of attracting the audience, but their specific story is much more than that. Well, that's my opinion, anyway - could be wrong.

I may be waaaaayyyyyy out there, but I think MH rescued her from drowning and gave her mouth-to-mouth and BAM - that's when lips/kiss became a connection. Or. . . .I could be totally wrong and maybe it was Ji-young that he was locking lips with.

Nope, I just rewatched - it was YS dream, so definitely not Ji-young. But not clear if she is dreaming as a child or an adult. I choose to believe what I want to believe, LOL