Alchemy of Souls and 4 Other Best K-Dramas About Magic Perfect for Binge Watching
We all need a dash of magic in our lives from time to time.
Although fantasy is not a common genre in Korean dramas, when a fantasy series is released, it becomes a big hit.
We have chosen the most striking Korean fantasy projects that will introduce you to local legends, deities, wizards, and witches.
1. Jinxed at First, 2022
Lee Seul-bi and her mother have an extraordinary gift – they can touch a person and see their future. They are held hostage by the CEO of a large corporation, who uses their gift to further his business.
Seul-bi only knows about the outside world from books, but one day she runs away to see it with her own eyes. The girl meets Soo-kwang, but their acquaintance does not last long – the same day she is found and brought back.
After their meeting, the man's life begins to go dark, as if he had been cursed. Seven years later, Seul-bi runs away again and finds Soo-kwang.
2. Alchemy of Souls, 2022-2023
In the world of Daeho, magic is part of everyday life. However, there are rules: the ancient spell Alchemy of Souls, which transfers the soul from one body to another, is strictly forbidden.
The hired killer Naksu is forced to use this spell to evade pursuit. As a result, her soul is trapped in the body of a poor blind girl, Mu-deok. Soon Mu-deok becomes the servant of Jang Uk, the son of a powerful family who has been denied access to magic since childhood.
The man quickly guesses the new servant's true identity and asks Mu-deok to teach him spells. An unexpected alliance between these two leads to unexpected consequences for the whole world.
3. The Witch's Diner, 2021
After a series of unfortunate events, Jeong Jin agrees to give her failing restaurant to a witch named Jo Hee-ra. In return, Hee-ra grants her the dearest wish.
As a result, Jeong Jin's restaurant flourishes: each dish prepared by the witch can grant the wish of any visitor. But each wish has its own price. Gradually, Jeong Jin begins to wonder: aren't dreams too expensive?
4. The Sound of Magic, 2022
As a child, Yoon Ah-yi dreamed of becoming a sorceress. But after her parents left, the girl had to come down to earth. Yoon Ah-yi is forced to work and study hard to provide a comfortable future for herself and her younger sister.
A chance meeting with a mysterious wizard in an abandoned amusement park awakens a long-forgotten dream in the girl and changes her life completely.
5. The Legend of the Blue Sea, 2016-2017
Mermaid Shim Cheong has an unusual ability: on land, her tail turns into legs, and in the water, it turns back into a tail. The noble robber Heo Joon-jae, who liked her jade bracelet, decides to take advantage of her vulnerability.
However, Shim Cheong's fragility and innocence prevent him from doing anything bad. As a result, Joon-jae takes the mermaid to Seoul, where many trials and incredible discoveries await them both.