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Genie, Make a Wish – A Painful Waste of Talent
What started as one of the most anticipated dramas of 2025 turned out to be one of the most disappointing. With Suzy and Kim Woo-bin reuniting, I expected emotion, chemistry, and magic — but all I got was boredom and confusion.
The pacing was painfully slow, whole episodes passed with nothing meaningful happening. The story had potential but collapsed under weak writing, emotionless performances, and pointless subplots. Even the fantasy elements, which could’ve made this special, were misused and poorly executed.
And using the name Iblis for a genie? Completely tone-deaf. It wasn’t edgy — it was disrespectful and unnecessary. Instead of creating depth, it made the drama uncomfortable to watch.
By the end, I didn’t care what happened. I just wanted it to end. The OST, visuals, and actors deserved better than this disaster.
If you love Suzy and Woo-bin, go rewatch Uncontrollably Fond. This drama? Skip it.
Final Verdict: 1/10 – A waste of talent, story, and time.
The pacing was painfully slow, whole episodes passed with nothing meaningful happening. The story had potential but collapsed under weak writing, emotionless performances, and pointless subplots. Even the fantasy elements, which could’ve made this special, were misused and poorly executed.
And using the name Iblis for a genie? Completely tone-deaf. It wasn’t edgy — it was disrespectful and unnecessary. Instead of creating depth, it made the drama uncomfortable to watch.
By the end, I didn’t care what happened. I just wanted it to end. The OST, visuals, and actors deserved better than this disaster.
If you love Suzy and Woo-bin, go rewatch Uncontrollably Fond. This drama? Skip it.
Final Verdict: 1/10 – A waste of talent, story, and time.
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