Only 1 Netflix Fantasy K-Drama Has a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes in 2023
The Sound of Magic is a beautifully crafted, breathtaking story about finding your way in the world and believing in magic no matter what.
Summary
- There is a K-drama for every genre and then some.
- Netflix has a huge collection of K-dramas that features some genuine gems praised by both critics and viewers alike.
- The fantasy musical The Sound of Magic tops many lists with its compelling story and top-notch production quality.
- With only six episodes and a complete storyline, the show is a perfect binge.
Every year, more and more global audiences find their way into the amazing, captivating world of K-dramas. South Korean showmakers have mastered the art of creating engaging limited series for every taste and interest.
If you think K-dramas are all about romance, you are sorely mistaken. The genres range from horror and thrillers to slice-of-life stories. This has been especially true since the giant streaming services got into the game and started ordering original content.
Netflix, for example, has one of the largest libraries of K-dramas, including quite a few originals that have garnered public attention and praise. These include a real gem of a fantasy series.
Perfect Score
With an average Tomatometer rating of 100% and an audience score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, the fantasy musical The Sound of Magic tops a lot of Netflix's K-drama charts.
Based on the Naver webtoon Annarasumanara by Ha Il-kwon, the whimsical story stars Ji Chang-wook (Lovestruck in the City, If You Wish Upon Me) as a mysterious, eccentric magician who lives in a colorful, abandoned amusement park and Choi Sung-eun (SF8, Beyond Evil) as a troubled teenager whose biggest dream is to grow up and escape the life she hates.
When the girl meets the magician, and he helps her find her way amidst the hardships of adolescence, magic and reality intertwine. The music makes the whole story feel surreal, and the cinematography and acting are out of this world.
A Complete Story?
The Sound of Magic has six episodes that landed on Netflix on May 6, 2022. The story covers almost all the seven chapters of the original webcomic and ends on a satisfying note with some differences from the source material.
The streamer hasn't made any announcements about renewing the show, so it's safe to assume that it will remain a limited series, making The Sound of Magic a perfect binge for a cozy fall evening.