It has always been believed that if a series was Korean, that could only mean that the Kdrama was served, love stories in which the protagonists barely kiss and when it happens, you get excited even if it is the most insipid kiss. Luckily for everyone, when word spread about The existence of a Korean series on Netflix, which had nothing to do with romance, and in which the protagonists played children’s games to the death, then our perspective evolved.
‘The Squid Game’ was one of the biggest releases of 2021 and since then, every new Korean series that appears, we patiently analyze to discover whether or not they live up to this blockbuster. Recently, We have discovered a true gem that is little talked about and almost no one knows about, and that is at the level of ‘The Squid Game’.
Soul Alchemy
‘Alchemy of Souls’ is not a newly released series, in fact, It has been on the Netflix platform since 2022, with two seasons and a third in the oven, but it is worth giving it a chance because the hitch is the closest thing to a mooring.
A historical fantasy in which Nak-su, a sorceress and warrior, ends up trapped in the body of a blind woman, which serves one of the most powerful and richest families in the Daeho area. ANDs in this rich family where he meets the young Jang Uk, with whom he ends up establishing a relationship that goes far beyond apprentice-master. His paths intertwine with Seo Yool, a nobleman willing to do anything to win the love of his beloved, and Go Won, the future king of Daeho, with whom Nak-su does not agree. A full-fledged drama of power, betrayal, history and magic that engages.
