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Alchemy of Souls
Promotional poster for part 1[1]
Also known asAlchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (part 2)[2]
Hangul
환혼
Hanja
還魂
Revised RomanizationHwanhon
Genre
Written byHong Jung-eun
Hong Mi-ran
Directed byPark Joon-hwa[5]
Starring
Music byNam Hye-seung[6]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
  • Jang Jeong-do
  • Lee Yong-ok
  • Lee Soo-beom
ProducerAhn So-jeong
Running time60–70 minutes[1][2]
Production companies
Budget₩40 billion[9]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseJune 18, 2022 (2022-06-18) –
January 8, 2023 (2023-01-08)

Alchemy of Souls (Korean환혼) is a South Korean television series starring Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Go Youn-jung, and Hwang Min-hyun.[10] Written by the Hong sisters, it depicts the stories of young mages dealing with heaven and earth.[11][12] It aired on tvN from June 18, 2022, to January 8, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST) for 30 episodes.[13] It is also available for streaming on TVING and Netflix in selected regions.[14]

The series was divided into two parts: Part 1 aired from June 18 to August 28, 2022, for 20 episodes,[4][15] while Part 2 (Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow)[a] aired from December 10, 2022, to January 8, 2023, for 10 episodes.[16][17]

Series overview

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PartEpisodesOriginally airedAverage viewership
(in millions)
First airedLast aired
120June 18, 2022 (2022-06-18)August 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)1.619
210December 10, 2022 (2022-12-10)January 8, 2023 (2023-01-08)1.887

Synopsis

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Part 1

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Set in a fictional country called Daeho, the series is about the love and growth of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden magic spell known as the "Alchemy of Souls", which allows souls to switch bodies.[11][18][19]

It follows the story of an elite warrior named Nak-su whose soul is accidentally trapped inside the weak body of Mu-deok. She becomes entangled with Jang Uk who is from a noble family, becomes his servant and master, and teaches Jang Uk her skills as they both fall in love with each other.[3][14][19]

Part 2

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Three years after a tragedy, engineered by Jin Mu, that led Mu-deok to run wild and kill innocent people, Jang Uk, who returned from the dead as a result of the powerful Ice Stone inside his body, becomes a ruthless hunter of soul shifters and becomes increasingly isolated due to his heartbreak over the death of his love—Mu-deok. He then meets the mysterious heiress of Jinyowon, Jin Bu-yeon, whose words frequently echo those of Nak-su.[20]

Cast

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Main

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Supporting

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Jang family

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Seo family

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Songrim

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Sejukwon

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  • Lee Do-kyung as Heo Yeom[35]
  • Hong Seo-hee as Heo Yun-ok[36]
  • Jung Ji-an as Soon-yi[37]
  • Kim Yong-jin as Physician Seo

Cheonbugwan

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Jin family (Jinyowon)

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Royal family

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Chwiseollu

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Others

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Extended

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Special appearances

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Production

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Development

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Preparations for the series, as well as program discussion with tvN, started in 2019 under the working title Can This Person Be Translated (이 사람 통역이 되나요; I Saram Tong-yeog-i Doenayo).[64][65]

Casting

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In January 2021, Park Hye-su's agency revealed that the actress auditioned for Alchemy of Souls. In June, it was announced that actor Joo Sang-wook was offered a role in the series.[66][67]

The female lead role was first confirmed to be played by Park Hye-eun [ko]. However, in July 2021, she decided to leave the series after a mutual agreement with the production team. It was stated that although Park is a rookie actress, she prepared hard for the series, but felt a lot of pressure about playing the main character of a big project.[68][69] The role was then offered to actress Jung So-min. Jung and director Park Joon-hwa previously worked together in 2017 TV series Because This Is My First Life.[70]

Line-up for the lead stars consisting of Lee Jae-wook, Jung So-min, Hwang Min-hyun, Shin Seung-ho, Yoo Jun-sang, Oh Na-ra and Jo Jae-yoon was officially announced by tvN on March 3, 2022.[71] On March 21, Yoo In-soo, Arin, Park Eun-hye, Lee Do-kyung and Im Chul-soo were announced to have joined the cast.[33][35]

After the end of part 1 in August 2022, the female lead actress Jung So-min was replaced by Go Youn-jung for part 2, after she previously portrayed the original identity for Jung's character in a cameo in part 1.[16][72]

Filming

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In August 2021, production companies Studio Dragon and High Quality signed an agreement with Mungyeong to build a filming site in Maseong-myeon worth ₩5 billion for the production of Alchemy of Souls.[7]

Filming locations include Nongwoljeong Pavilion in Hwarim-dong Valley, Hamyang County,[73] Goseokjeong Pavilion in Cheorwon County,[74] and CJ ENM Studio Center in Paju.[75] The tree shown in the fictional place called Danhyanggok is located on the lower reaches of the Geumgang River in Garimseong Fortress, Buyeo County.[76] Post-production began as filming began in the summer of 2021.[77]

On October 6, 2021, it was announced that filming of the series was canceled for that week after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on the morning of the 5th. All production crew members subsequently underwent PCR tests. Some staff members who were classified as close contacts went into self-quarantine, even though they tested negative for the contagion.[12][78]

It was reported that filming for the second part of the series had started by July 2022, and was completed on October 6.[79][80]

Original soundtrack

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Part 1

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Original soundtrack for Part 1
Alchemy of Souls (Original Television Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedAugust 28, 2022
GenreSoundtrack
Length1:27:00
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label

The album peaked at number 18 on weekly Circle Album Chart and as of September 2022, 8,906 copies have been sold.[81]

Part 1
Released on June 26, 2022[82][83]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Scars Leave Beautiful Trace" (상처는 아름다운 흔적이 되어)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
  • Lee Jae-woo
Car, the Garden3:33
2."Scars Leave Beautiful Trace" (상처는 아름다운 흔적이 되어; Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
  • Lee Jae-woo
 3:33
Total length:7:06
Part 2
Released on July 3, 2022[84][85]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Aching" (아리운)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
Kassy4:11
2."Aching" (아리운; Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
 4:11
Total length:8:22
Part 3
Released on July 10, 2022[86][87]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Just Watching You" (바라만 본다)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
Jeong Se-woon4:02
2."Just Watching You" (바라만 본다; Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
 4:02
Total length:8:04
Part 4
Released on July 17, 2022[88][89]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Raindrops" (빗방울)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Janet Suhh
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
Gummy3:54
2."Raindrops" (빗방울; Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
 3:54
Total length:7:48
Part 5
Released on July 24, 2022[90][91]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You're Everything to Me" (온통 그대뿐인 나죠)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
Shin Yong-jae4:10
2."You're Everything to Me" (온통 그대뿐인 나죠; Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
 4:10
Total length:8:20
Part 6
Released on July 31, 2022[92][93]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Breath" (숨결)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Janet Suhh
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
Kim Na-young4:27
2."Breath" (숨결; Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
 4:27
Total length:8:54
Part 7
Released on August 21, 2022[94][95]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Love Letter (with You)" (연서 (with You))
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
Big Naughty3:29
2."Love Letter (with You)" (연서 (with You); Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
 3:29
Total length:6:58

Part 2

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Original soundtrack for Part 2
Part 1
Released on December 18, 2022[96][97]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Blue Flower" (푸른꽃)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
Lia (Itzy)3:48
2."Blue Flower" (푸른꽃; Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
 3:48
Total length:7:36
Part 2
Released on December 25, 2022[98][99]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Tree (Just Watching You 2)" (나무 (바라만 본다 2))
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Nam Hye-seung
Hwang Min-hyun4:03
2."Tree (Just Watching You 2)" (나무 (바라만 본다 2); Inst.) 
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Nam Hye-seung
 4:03
Total length:8:06
Part 3
Released on January 1, 2023[100][101]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I'm Sorry"
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Janet Suhh
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
Ailee4:16
2."I'm Sorry" (Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
 4:16
Total length:8:32

Viewership

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Alchemy of Souls ranked second, tied with Our Blues, in streaming for Netflix Korea TV show category from January to December 22, 2022.[102]

Alchemy of Souls : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
PartEpisode numberAverage
1234567891011121314151617181920
11.2941.5161.2751.7601.3211.6321.3471.8041.4161.8171.3051.7691.5641.9261.6801.9261.8152.3591.9842.4101.696
21.6481.9331.8122.1261.6761.9671.5182.0541.8712.2671.887
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[103]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[103]
Nationwide Seoul
Part 1
1 June 18, 2022 5.205% (1st) 4.833% (1st)
2 June 19, 2022 5.872% (1st) 6.047% (1st)
3 June 25, 2022 5.288% (1st) 5.315% (1st)
4 June 26, 2022 6.841% (1st) 6.878% (1st)
5 July 2, 2022 5.352% (1st) 5.253% (1st)
6 July 3, 2022 6.639% (1st) 6.880% (1st)
7 July 9, 2022 5.311% (1st) 5.158% (1st)
8 July 10, 2022 6.826% (1st) 6.694% (1st)
9 July 16, 2022 5.204% (1st) 5.329% (1st)
10 July 17, 2022 6.958% (1st) 6.835% (1st)
11 July 23, 2022 4.989% (1st) 4.908% (1st)
12 July 24, 2022 7.091% (1st) 7.032% (1st)
13 July 30, 2022 6.290% (1st) 6.008% (1st)
14 July 31, 2022 7.600% (1st) 7.484% (1st)
15 August 6, 2022 6.610% (1st) 6.710% (1st)
16 August 7, 2022 7.453% (1st) 7.544% (1st)
17 August 20, 2022 7.566% (1st) 7.767% (1st)
18 August 21, 2022 9.295% (1st) 9.793% (1st)
19 August 27, 2022 7.915% (1st) 8.121% (1st)
20 August 28, 2022 9.218% (1st) 9.903% (1st)
Part 2
21 December 10, 2022 6.719% (1st) 7.852% (1st)
22 December 11, 2022 7.743% (1st) 8.808% (1st)
23 December 17, 2022 7.176% (1st) 8.236% (1st)
24 December 18, 2022 8.458% (1st) 9.366% (1st)
25 December 24, 2022 7.134% (1st) 7.665% (1st)
26 December 25, 2022 8.237% (1st) 9.206% (1st)
27 December 31, 2022 6.644% (1st) 6.654% (1st)
28 January 1, 2023 8.605% (1st) 10.078% (1st)
29 January 7, 2023 8.218% (1st) 8.853% (1st)
30 January 8, 2023 9.651% (1st) 10.603% (1st)
Average 6.665% 7.099%
Special August 14, 2022 3.225% (1st) 3.446% (1st)
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Model Awards[b] 2022 Asia Special Award Lee Jae-wook Won [105]
Rising Star Award, Actor Category Arin Won [106]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2023 Best Screenplay – Television Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran Nominated [107]
Korea Drama Awards 2022 Best Director Park Joon-hwa Won [108]
Global Excellence Award Lee Jae-wook Won
Top Excellence Award, Actress Jung So-min Nominated [109]
Scene Stealer Festival 2023 Scene Stealers of the Year Oh Na-ra Won [110]
Im Chul-soo Won

Notes

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  1. ^ Korean환혼: 빛과 그림자; RRHwanhon: Bitgwa Geurimja
  2. ^ Asia Model Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes Asia's top models and celebrities.[104]

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