A few more days till Season of 2 of “Alchemy of Souls” begins. I’m making a note of the differences between Cho Yeong and Jin BuYeon to help me remember. A. Cho Yeong • Beloved daughter of the Mage Cho, the royal astrologer • Trained to become assassin by Jin Mu in the valley of […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 20 On the King’s Star
Back in Ep 16, I wrote about the King’s Star. In light of what we’ve come to learn in the last four episodes of Season 1, I’m going to revisit my analysis in order to prepare for the new season. Source: Ep 16 My Notes, Part 1 I think there’s ambiguity about the term “King’s […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 19 The Hwansu Move
I’ll occasionally post about Episode 19. We have time since Season 2 won’t begin till next month. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Naksu: I saw an illusion when I first received the energy of the ice stone. She told me that no one can truly own the ice stone and that you can only use its power. It’s very […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 20 The Importance of Eyes
Of all drama sites covering “Alchemy of Souls,” I believe Bitchesoverdramas is the only one who consistently called the lead female Naksu. That’s because I made a judgment call early on never to forget that Naksu’s soul – as well as conscience, will, mindset, determination, and ego – is in charge of MuDeok’s actions. Except […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 20 My Notes
My notes. I hope they’re still useful despite being two months late. 1. The Crown Prince vs Jin Mu JM: I will find the sword that can help you destroy Jang Uk. I am the only one who can protect you by getting rid of the King’s Star. Note that by “sword,” Jin Mu doesn’t […]
Alchemy of Souls: Eps 19 & 20 Open Thread
The final episodes for Season 1. This is not a good look for Yul. He would’ve been a hen-pecked husband if they were the OTP. source: alderaan’s tumblr The obligatory kiss scene — source: damn-salvatore’s tumblr Will she or won’t she be the new lead next season? This Naksu looks decidedly fiercer than the current […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 18 Things I Liked
1. The application of the poem Veterans know that poetry-reading is a common trope in kdramas. Who can forget the “Physics of Love” by Kim In Yook in “Goblin” or the “Invocation of the Dead” by Kim So Wol in “The King: Eternal Monarch”? It’s my pet peeve however that these poems are often only […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 17 Things I Disliked
There are no surprises here. I’m a bitch, as you know. A. The reunion of “father” and “son” was a dud. JG: (taking a swig from his bottle) I only followed you because I recognized the sword. Uk: Do you know the owner of this sword? JG: The man who abandoned that sword was a […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 18 The Kiss
People might have forgotten that Uk originally asked Naksu to be his wife but I don’t forget details like that. From Episode 2. Uk and Naksu were in the Secret Room viewing Naksu’s real body on the autopsy table. Uk: The body was frozen here. Seeing how there is no rotting smell, your body must […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 17 On Filler Scenes
Some viewers pan some scenes as filler scenes when I think they’re important one. One fine example in this episode is the make-up scene in the night market. gifs from damn-salvatore’s tumblr source: damn-salvatore’s tumblr Some of you think it could have been left out, so I’ll explain why I think it’s relevant. First, it […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 13 Welmaris’ Take on Monsters
I’m reposting @Welmaris’ essay as a fine example of a cogent interpretation of drama and discussion I would like to have more of about this series. She wrote it in one of the password-protected threads. I like it because she took information from an outside source material then related it to the characters in the […]
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 10 On the Love Letter, Part 2
Updated 8/20/2022. I’m reposting this without password because so many have requested for the password. Do NOT plagiarize this and pretend that you’re me on Facebook like that Rosa Mae Aguilar. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Please do not SHARE the password. Thanks. –pm3 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 “You cannot grasp water, but it is inside the soil. You cannot touch fire, […]
Alchemy of Souls: Eps 17 & 18 Open Thread
The thread is open. gifs from ingguk’s tumblr source: ingguk’s tumblr Enjoy the show!
Alchemy of Souls: Ep 16 My Notes, Part 3
Part 1 is here: Alchemy of Souls: Ep 16 My Notes, Part 1 Part 2 is here: Alchemy of Souls: Ep 16 On the Return of Naksu’s Sword And this is Part 3. This is my hodgepodge of issues with Ep 16 1. Lady Jin’s husband is a Choi??!! I find it unbelievable that somebody as snobbish […]