Alquimia das Almas (2022)

I watched this drama for the main lead Jang Uk, but fell for all 4 charming princes. the story was very good, the acting and CGI were also good. this might be a bit lagging for those who watched all the episodes at once. but I didn't experience any inconvenience. I loved it!!!! Can't wait for the next season and can't wait to see how the story enfolds.

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Got more than I bargained for

This K-drama took me by surprise, as I didn;t think i would be so invested with it, but it turns out really good.

Such a well-made drama with mind-blowing plot development and intriguing elements. If more of such dramas are made in Korea in future,
◽ The characters’ personalities and the chemistry between them. The variety of amazing interactions we’ve got depending on who was on screen was perfect.
The production quality. This show is simply beautiful. I have no complaints about CGI either, which is a surprise, since I always complain about some details related to it.
◽ The acting from the majority (but not the whole) cast.

I feel like the drama overall failed its female characters. They failed at setting it up in an interesting way and failed to show how connected it is to everything happening. Which is sad, because from the few scenes we have seen with Jin Bu Yeon, she seemed like an extremely strong, brave and worth watching character.

Overall : It was a nice paced out drama, not sure if I could do a rewatch of it, but we will see

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Bu yeon

For me AOS the best kdrama 2022!!I really love the CGI..the visual unbelievable! The storyline,the cast even the support role really gave 💯.hope for part 2 bu yeon will back to her family.and jang UK and naksu will together😭king also I hope he will not listen to him .his friendship with jang UK really fun.

For those haven't watch it,I really recommend this drama..
I hope for part 2 they will be more interesting thing and maybe writer can make for season 3😂hopefully. This AOS will give fans such unbelievable vibe.

And now I felt sad cause part 1 was end..after this I will rewatch AOS!

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YES GAWD!!!

Absolute perfection! If this drama isn't worthy of 10 stars, I don't what is. Brillant writing, acting, but most of all casting. I don't think people give enough credit to those who cast dramas because without the OFF THE CHARTS chemistry between Lee Jae-Wook and Jung So-Min, as well as the unbelievably great supporting cast, this drama might have been good, but it would not be the masterpiece that it is. Hwang Min-Hyun reminds me so much of V from BTS which was an unexpected bonus.

They also nailed the right number of episodes. There was never a dull moment nor any episodes that felt like fillers. Every one of the 20 episodes "counted" and transitioned beautifully into the next. The ending was SPECTACULAR! I was screaming! The ending IS NOT a cliffhanger, but rather an intermission before the next act. Alchemy of Souls is a flawless blend of drama, fantasy, romance, and comedy. It is the best drama I've seen since Empress Ki, and more recently, Word of Honor (so underrated). I cannot wait for Season 2!!!

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FAVORITE. WORTH IT. SO EXCITING.

Was initially interested in this one because of Lee Jae Wook (way to redeem him from Dodosolsollalasol!), and totally won with the fact that he was alongside the very amazing Jung So Min (and can we talk about how elegant she moves with her sword????)!!!

The show was actually lighter than I expected and the story was well-balanced — comedy, romance, and plot —, save for the last few episodes which sort of felt like there were a lot of filler moments that didn't really add much to the main storyline. My only negative comment about this though is probably how in the first few episodes, characters would often think out loud and converse about very sensitive topics with people nearby, but it got better eventually (or I probably got used to it by that point).

Characters were complicated and I love them for it, and the storyline overall was just so fresh and unique. Hilariously, I walked into this one completely blind and ignorant to the story and I literally watched it for the actors, but it was well worth it. I'm so excited for the next season! Apparently Jung So Min won't be there but I'm actually quite excited to see the original Nak Su played by Go Yoon Jung. The ending trailer just had me so hyped and ready and I CANNOT WAIT!!

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Quem acredita sempre alcança... em vários casos.

Antes de tudo, é o meu kdrama favorito. Não, não vou dar uma nota 10, por mais obcecada e fascinada que eu seja por ele.
O drama começa com um primeiro episódio dando uma introdução icônica e sempre lembrada da protagonista, a Assassina das Sombras, Naksu (Go Younjung). Aquele gosto doce de fantasia, ver uma personagem feminina lutando com maestria. É doce. É o tipo de fantasia que vai nos levar para uma outra dimensão de cara (se você for um grande apreciador do gênero). Mas a adrenalina da melhor introdução de personagem já feita, acaba aí.
Quando a protagonista troca de corpo com uma desconhecida de corpo frágil, e que não foi a escolhida por ela, temos uma sequência divertida de reclamações de alguém que já foi poderosa e agora tem que conviver sem seus feitiços poderosos. É divertido, mas o problema disso tudo, é que demoramos cerca dos 7 primeiros episódios nos arrastando no enredo principal. Informações que poderiam ter sido dadas no mesmo episódio e de forma objetiva, levam vários episódios com informações picotadas (prejudicial para um público que apresenta problemas em conectar fios). Nesse início, depois dos primeiros 25 minutos do primeiro episódio, o telespectador precisa ter paciência e aceitar a narrativa escolhida para Alquimia das Almas.
O Worldbuilding é bem construído para compensar a lentidão daquele começo porque quando passa da parte de introdução ao universo de Daeho, as coisas fluem tão cristalinas quanto a água, e você não sente o tempo passar.
Causa fascínio assistir a construção inicial de Daeho, ser entrelaçado com o enredo dos protagonistas e dos outros personagens. Mal tem furos quanto a parte sistemática da magia do universo de Daeho.
O protagonista tem uma ótima personalidade calorosa, e de cara, ele se encanta pela única mulher que ele deveria ficar longe em sua vida (ela é uma assassina, mas ele não liga). É um filhotinho de cachorro sendo ensinado a dar a patada. O jeito que ele trata Naksu (me recuso a chamar de Mudeok, não vou participar da retaliação da personagem), é bonitinho. Ele é teimoso, mas preguiçoso.
Quanto a Naksu/Mudeok (Jung Somin), a trajetória da personagem não é sobre poderes, o que pode ser decepcionante para alguns, mas a protagonista-vilã nos desperta empatia por ter sido forjada daquela forma, usada e então descartada. Enquanto a trajetória de Jang Uk é sobre evoluir seus poderes, a trajetória de Naksu/Mudeok, é sobre a humanização de seu caráter. Vemos uma pessoa implacável, fria e reclamona nos primeiros episódios, mas lentamente ela vai suavizando suas características, até perceber que permitiu Uk entrar até ela se apaixonar. E isso é feito de forma sutil, bonita e delicada. As irmãs Hong impressionam quando nos entrega uma vilã como protagonista que começa a ter seu arco de redenção de forma bem feita. Não foi jogado na nossa cara uma história triste logo de primeira, mas nossa empatia por ela é construída aos poucos, nos mostrando seu passado como uma garotinha de 5 anos que perdeu tudo.
A trajetória indivual dos protagonistas, é satisfatória, assim como o worldbuilding e os arcos, mas minha nota 8.5 é para mostrar que ela também tem defeitos.
Alquimia das Almas Parte 1 não precisava de 20 episódios para falar sobre Jang Uk treinando. Se iam usar a ferramenta de genialidade e Estrela do Rei para justificar Uk aprender tudo muito rápido, então não precisávamos ter perdido tanto tempo nesse plot. Ele era preguiçoso, e o esforço mínimo dele era sempre o máximo e estava tudo bem porque ele é a Estrela do Rei.
Alquimia das Almas parte 1 não precisava de 20 episódios por motivo nenhum. Se tivessem compactado informações e deletados alguns arcos e cenas desnecessárias, entregaria algo de alta qualidade e que não me daria a sensação de que determinados episódios estavam ali como fillers. 15 episódios para essa temporada era mais do que o suficiente. O triângulo amoroso também é repulsivo, e eu sinto muito para as Team Seo Yul que vão ler isso, mas o enredo deixa claro que sempre foi o Uk. O tempo usado para determinadas coisas, deveria ter sido usada para dar background decente para Jin Seolran, e a ponte para o enredo da parte 2. Deveriam ter colocado mais flashbacks da protagonista sendo uma assassina, não apenas nos falando (particularmente, nesse caso, prefiro que usem a ferramenta do "mostrem, não falem"). Se tivessem feito tudo isso, teria sanado os problemas que geraram na parte 2.
O elenco foi constituídos por pessoas novas na k-ent - com exceção de Jung Somin -, mas todos surpreendentemente talentosos. A nota 7.5 é por causa da exceção dos "talentosos entre os atores novatos". O ator do Seo Yul iria permanecer com a mesma expressão, se alguém gritasse que o cabelo dele estava pegando fogo. Ele não pode atuar nem mesmo pela vida dele. Jung Somin, para uma veterana, me causa um pouco de incômodo porque ela não é o tipo de atriz que costumo apreciar a atuação. Ela foi muito bem nos primeiros 13 episódios, entregou um momento lindo no episódio da carta de amor, mas depois parece que perdeu a mão nas expressões caricatas para uma personagem assassina e que basicamente não teve alegria nenhuma na vida, além de um jovem recém saído da adolescência que ficaria de barriga pra cima e abanaria o rabo se ela pedisse (não é um defeito Uk ser assim. É fofo.).
Alquimia das Almas parte 1 mal tem romance, e as cenas que tem, ficaram devendo. A química romântica entre Jung Somin e Lee Jaewook é morna, mas compensou na química para a dinâmica proposta na parte 1 entre Mestra e Pupilo, que não tem nada a reclamar (ao contrário da romântica).
A trilha sonora carregou as cenas românticas nas costas. O drama é muito bem dirigido, a cenografia é espetacular e de tirar o fôlego. O enredo te fascina e prende até o fim depois que resiste ao começo lento. Atualmente, só não assistiria de novo porque assisti 7 vezes e tem 20 episódios de 1h20min, é muito longo.
Reconhecendo seus defeitos e qualidades, com altos e baixos no seu enredo, as irmãs Hong ainda conseguem entregar uma fantasia de alta qualidade que dá uma surra em várias séries de fantasia ocidental.

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STUPID FUCKING BELL

Sept 2, 2022

Whoa, this is such an amazing drama. As someone who struggles to finish historical dramas, Alchemy of Soul just hits different. This season is so good that I cannot wait for the next season in December. I have so many theories right now on what possibly might happen and I having high hopes for what the Hong sisters will bring in terms of writing the script for season 2. I think other reviewers here have already mentioned what I wanna say but I just really wanna emphasize my love for Yul. I think Yul is such an amazing character, I feel like all the things that he did for Mu-deok/Naksu was just amazing. I think Yul is an under appreciated character within the viewers. As for Uk and Naksu (because yk 👀 ), I love their chemistry and now that we are switching from Somin to Young-jung is really hyping me up for season 2.

I cant waitttt, so for those who are reading this, go WATCH ALCHEMY OF SOUL ON NETFLIX RIGHT NOW 😤

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BEST KDRAMA OF 2022

If you’re also a fan of romance anime and loved Yona of the Dawn (*cough* like me), then you’ll most likely LOVE Alchemy of Souls. There’s action, romance, fantasy, and comedy along with heartfelt and heartwrenching moments and such a good looking cast all combined into one! It’s the best of ALL worlds!

Let me start off with the CGI/Special Effects. I’ve watched many different kinds of kdramas, and there were some where the CGI/Special Effects were so bad that I kind of just had to ignore it or accept it simply for the sake of the plot. This kdrama was nothing like that at all, and it is probably the best you will ever see in a kdrama to date.

The story itself is a ROLLERCOASTER and I loved every minute of it! There was never a dull moment in this drama, but it definitely requires you to pay attention or you might miss important details to the story. The cast did an amazing job at portraying their characters and the plot as well and it was easy to develop an emotional connection to them. I will not give any spoilers but all I can say is because of this cast and the production, it is 1000000% worth your time to watch it.

I rated the music a 9/10 which I feel like isn’t too important. For me the soundtrack didn’t stand out too much and it wasn’t as memorable as the OST for something like Crash Landing on You or 2521 (at least to me), but this kind of detail is so miniscule compared to what Alchemy of Souls offers.

Overall, this has become one of my favorite dramas of all time and it’s definitely going to be hard to top this.

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A fresh overview for K-dramas

This drama is absolutely a roller coaster ride. The story itself is refreshing to the K-dramas audience. I'm talking specifically about K-drama audience. I haven't watched that many C-drama fantasies. But I have a feeling there would be much more similar C- drama titles.

I absolutely love this drama. Combining all 20 episodes it was a good drama and I'm looking forward for part 2 in December.

This drama is special for so many reasons.
1. A very high quality production
2. A good casting selection with best acting
3. A heart grabbing fantasy story line
4. Some lovely OSTs (one of my fav OSTs ever)
5. One of the best comedy plots ever. Yes this drama is not all about fantasy and action.
6. Some of the best action scenes for a fantasy drama

The cons of the drama
1. Not enough action scenes for this type of drama.
2. Drama has a lot of comedic elements for a fantasy action drama. (some people may not enjoy it)
3. Filler scenes can get annoying for some people. (Binge watching might help)
4. The storyline can have little plot holes (but hopefully will be answered in part 2).
5. The complex storyline can be too much for some people.
6. The wait for season 2 (yes you have to absolutely watch it)

Similar dramas
This drama seems like the COMBINATION of following dramas (from what I have watched)
1. Mr. Queen (Yes, this drama includes a lot of comedy. But not to the point of Mr. Queen / Soul shifting is involved just like Mr. Queen).
2. Hotel del Luna (After all this was a Hong sister's work. Definitely have some parallels).
3. Bulgasal (ML and FLs love /hate fate is KIND OF similar).

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The Acting & OST

I feel like this show is underrated, in my personal opinion I think this is one of the best kdramas in 2022. This whole show keeps you wanting for more, the acting is amazing, the OST IS BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING, I fell in love with the music that was in this show, the actors are very talented and the chemistry was there. It also contain some humor which I also adored. If you're still debating if you want to watch this Kdrama, I 100% recommend. It hard to understand in beginning but by episode 2 or 3 you will understand! Overall the production was amazing and I would definitely rewatch the show again 😁

p.s. I'm not a big fan of historical dramas but this drama just hits different 🤌 All the actors are also good looking !

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All Around Perfection...

I'm going to be completely honest when I first saw the trailer I thought "wow this looks interesting" but it wasn't to a point where I was dying to watch it. BUT after starting it, I have not regretted it one bit.

The story, casting, cinematics, and pacing were all magnificent and this would still be an understatement. If I could be given the opportunity to forget everything and rewatch it from the start again, I would do it in a heartbeat.

This show has everything from the light and comedic scenes all the way to the heartbreaking scenes. This is the definition of a production that did it so RIGHT. I assure you that you would not regret picking up this show.

Arguably the best k-drama I have ever watched.

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