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Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (Korean sequel)
Native Title: 환혼
Also Known As: Can This Person Be Translated? , Salvation Interpreter , Welcome , Soul Marriage , Resurrection , Guwoneui Tongyeok , Hwan Hon , 구원의 통역 , 환혼 , 이사람통역이되나요 , Return , Hwanhon
Screenwriter: Hong Jung Eun, Hong Mi Ran
Director: Park Joon Hwa
Genres: Action, Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Tags: Magical Power, Supernatural, Transmigration, Strong Female Lead, Kind Male Lead, Multiple Mains, Master/Disciple Relationship, Master/Apprentice, Hidden Identity, Body Swap (Vote or add tags)
Country: South Korea
Type: Drama
Episodes: 20
Aired: Jun 18, 2022 - Aug 28, 2022
Aired On: Saturday, Sunday
Original Network: Netflix tvN
Duration: 1 hr. 20 min.
Score: 9.0 (scored by 17,082 users)
Ranked: #23
Popularity: #180
Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older



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Lee Jae Wook in Alchemy of Souls Korean Drama (2022)
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Jang Uk
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Jung So Min in Alchemy of Souls Korean Drama (2022)
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Mu Deok
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Hwang Min Hyun in Alchemy of Souls Korean Drama (2022)
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Seo Yul
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Shin Seung Ho in Alchemy of Souls Korean Drama (2022)
Shin Seung Ho
Go Won
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Yoo Joon Sang in Alchemy of Souls Korean Drama (2022)
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Park Jin
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Oh Na Ra in Alchemy of Souls Korean Drama (2022)
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familiar tale about love, friendship, and the perils of human greed. A character-driven story penned by the controversial Hong sisters. The writers spend a lot of time showing the characters' motivations, bonding moments, and cute quirks. You can always count on them to create the most memorable and charismatic characters, and Alchemy of Souls has plenty of them. The storyline is not that complex, so the writers opt for omitting things to keep us guessing what happens next. And when they unfold the events, they do it in a concise way, which might not be palatable to particular audiences. They also provide tons of comic relief. Even in the darkest episodes, you'll surely laugh. Especially when it comes to romance, the sisters are too unserious. The Love web (geometrical shapes were insufficient) is there, but there's no obnoxious rivalry.

The unusual nature of this project can make people feel weirded out. Alchemy of Souls is not just quirky; it introduces new/paradoxical experiences to the audience. You might think it's a Sageuk, but you'll see modern-looking styles and pop-culture references. The plot might seem cliché, but you can't predict it. You think you have reached the end but face a new beginning instead. Not everyone is comfortable around such new concepts, so I understand the rage.

Last but not least, this show beautifully displays some relevant messages. I'll focus on one message because this review is already too long. Throughout the series, you'll see the writers emphasizing that everyone can turn into a "monster"; either by choice (bad decisions) or by force (conceptions imposed by others). Then you see the male lead saying we can protect said monsters, keep them in check to achieve peace. It is a powerful statement, especially when getting rid of freaks and problematic people is the norm. Are we achieving peace by doing so? That's some food for thought.

Those are the reasons I think Alchemy of Souls should be considered a new classic. It excels at moving people with beauty and disturbing the conformed minds. It offers wholesome entertainment and also instigates passionate discussions. It is a light-hearted show, but it has its dark moments. Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow comes out in December 2022!Read More
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