Alchemy of Souls is a fantasy series set in a fictional ancient country where mages hold a high status in society. It follows the story a notorious assassin (Jung So-min) who, after sustaining severe injuries, turns to a forbidden spell to save her soul, inadvertently transferring it into a frail body that strips her of her abilities. In this vulnerable yet new identity, she encounters an aristocratic man (Lee Jae-wook) eager to master spellcasting under the guidance of a powerful mage.
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Lee Jae-wook
Jung So-min
Hwang Min-hyun
Director: Park Joon-hwa
Writer: Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran
Network: tvN
Release Date: June 18, 2022
Release Date (Final Episode): August 28, 2022
Schedule: Saturday & Sundays at 21:10 KST
No. of Episodes: 20
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Drama, Romance, Action
Korean Title: Alchemy of Souls
Also Known As: n/a
Source Material: Original
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TV Ratings
| Episode | Date Aired | Rating | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 18, 2022 | 5.205% | 1,294,000 |
| 2 | June 19, 2022 | 5.872% | 1,516,000 |
| 3 | June 25, 2022 | 5.288% | 1,275,000 |
| 4 | June 26, 2022 | 6.841% | 1,760,000 |
| 5 | July 2, 2022 | 5.352% | 1,321,000 |
| 6 | July 3, 2022 | 6.639% | 1,652,000 |
| 7 | July 9, 2022 | 5.311% | 1,347,000 |
| 8 | July 10, 2022 | 6.826% | 1,804,000 |
| 9 | Jul 16, 2022 | 5.204% | 1,416,000 |
| 10 | Jul 17, 2022 | 6.958% | 1,817,000 |
| 11 | Jul 23, 2022 | 4.989% | 1,305,000 |
| 12 | Jul 24, 2022 | 7.091% | 1,769,000 |
| 13 | Jul 30, 2022 | 6.290% | 1,564,000 |
| 14 | Jul 31, 2022 | 7.600% | 1,926,000 |
| 15 | Aug 6, 2022 | 6.610% | 1,680,000 |
| 16 | Aug 7, 2022 | 7.453% | 1,926,000 |
| 17 | Aug 20, 2022 | 7.566% | 1,815,000 |
| 18 | Aug 21, 2022 | 9.295% | 2,359,000 |
| 19 | Aug 27, 2022 | 7.915% | 1,984,000 |
| 20 | Aug 28, 2022 | 9.218% | 2,410,000 |
| Average | — | 6.676% | 1,697,000 |
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Drama Reviews
A CGI-enhance series that delivers!
It’s refreshing to see a period drama that relies on magic and special effects to tell a unique story about mages. I’m not a big fan of the Hong sisters but I love this particular work by them. I last saw Jung So-min in “Because This is My First Life” and just like in that show, she’s doing a great job portraying her character here.
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Star Rating Guide
- 1 Star — Terrible. I deeply regret watching it.
- 2 Stars — Poor. What did I even just witness? Ugh.
- 3 Stars — Average. It’s alright; nothing special.
- 4 Stars — Very Good. Pretty darn satisfying, gotta admit.
- 5 Stars — Excellent. Deserves a standing ovation, seriously.
