K-Drama Review: A First Impression of ‘Alchemy of Souls’ Season 2

The first two episodes of ‘Alchemy of Souls’, Season 2, were enough of a hook to make you want to watch to The End.

‘Alchemy of Souls’ is an historical fiction/romance/fantasy Korean drama series. All events take place in the country called Daeho, which can not be found in history or on any maps. Viewers like me who watched Season 1 could hardly wait for Season 2. At the end of Season 1, the two main characters, Jang Uk (played by Lee Jae-Wook) and Naksu/Mu-Deok (played by Jung So-min) had confessed their love for each other. However, one of the main characters, Jang Uk, died and the other main character, Naksu/Mu-Deok, was trying to die but in the last scene it looked like two people dived into the lake and were attempting to rescue her.

• Was Naksu/Mu-Deok rescued? Yes. She was a ruthless assassin, but she was also very likable. Not only that but, she didn’t really choose to be a killer. She was deceived into becoming one.
• How could Jang Uk die? HE DIED??? But the whole story is about him. People kept telling him he shouldn’t have been born. (Like he had the choice.) His loving mother was deceived which resulted in his birth. He wasn’t just likable. He was downright lovable!