E8: This was such a disappointing episode to watch! It’s clear that Babi got swayed by the girl’s confession and I just felt betrayed for some reason. Anyway, I just hope the best for Yumi! I did want YuBi to be endgame but it isn’t looking like it would be them after watching this episode where his world got shaken by the confession of another girl. My girl, Yumi, deserves better Mr. Babi and if you can’t be that, then we (her cell village and I) don’t want you too!
But really, it just sucks to see a parallel in the dialogue of Yumi and Daeun when they thank him for everything and then, we only see the activity of his cell village as he reacted on the latter — even if that gratitude wasn’t the main reason of that earthquake, it still leaves a bitter taste since it was the onset of the whole confession.
What is is with Kwak Shi Yang that he doesn't get main roles? he's got the talent, looks, height, everything.…
That’s sadly how it is in their industry unless they get their ‘real’ breakthrough! Another one who has everything but still doesn’t get to be main lead is Lee Soo Hyuk (I mean, he gets to have main roles tbf but I do think he still isn’t shining enough as his lead roles are not technically the primary characters of the series he is starring).
I just commented what I have seen so far. Alchemy of Souls is my first project from him alongside some of the cast there but they are all doing a great job in their acting. Hopefully, the series could indeed live up to the expectation until the end. Some people are trying to argue about how it is very xianxia/xuanhuan but it’s actually a refreshing take of the theme from a different culture. I’m just happy to see that Korea is finally producing something of C-fantasy quality in terms of VFX (I still think the latter has the upper hand in the CG domain for fantasy but at least, AoS may be the beginning for K-fantasy series). Of course, for non-fantasy genre, it’s K-series that probably takes the cake for VFX/CGI (e.g. Yumi’s Cells, Vincenzo, Squid Game, etc.).
I mean, no hate to CEW but like, HMH has given me more emotions (he’s playing a stoic character but there’s subtle shifting of microexpressions apparent so his character looks dynamic enough) in 4 episodes of Alchemy of Souls alone as to the 2 series I watched the former. Of course, here’s to hoping CEW could improve his acting too. He is gonna have a series with Kim Nam Gil so I’m hoping he would actually deliver there.
Landing a role in such a big budget project with a star-studded lineup even if it’s just a guest role is so lucky for a rookie. Such a pretty girl! Hoping to see more from her!
For an idol who is just emerging as an actor, she is actually decent! Very pretty in Alchemy of Souls.
Having watched a lot of wuxia/xianxia/xuanhuan, her character is probably one of those likely to turn evil due to her jealousy alongside the crown prince (latter is already evil as he’s brainwashed but he’s prolly gonna get worse).
My excitement for NW didn’t age well because of what happened to DL. Them making us see the trailer (and potential of the leads) is pure torture fr to someone who thought it could possibly be the drama of the year in c-ent. Alas, things didn’t pan out the way it should have been! I’m so sad as a fan of Ni Ni and as a viewer who deems NW with high regards for the visuals, acting, and cinematography it briefly shown us! *cries in a corner*
But really, it just sucks to see a parallel in the dialogue of Yumi and Daeun when they thank him for everything and then, we only see the activity of his cell village as he reacted on the latter — even if that gratitude wasn’t the main reason of that earthquake, it still leaves a bitter taste since it was the onset of the whole confession.
I just commented what I have seen so far. Alchemy of Souls is my first project from him alongside some of the cast there but they are all doing a great job in their acting. Hopefully, the series could indeed live up to the expectation until the end. Some people are trying to argue about how it is very xianxia/xuanhuan but it’s actually a refreshing take of the theme from a different culture. I’m just happy to see that Korea is finally producing something of C-fantasy quality in terms of VFX (I still think the latter has the upper hand in the CG domain for fantasy but at least, AoS may be the beginning for K-fantasy series). Of course, for non-fantasy genre, it’s K-series that probably takes the cake for VFX/CGI (e.g. Yumi’s Cells, Vincenzo, Squid Game, etc.).