Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Clarification of the female lead’s change in season 2 regarding Go Yoon Jung.
Penned by the famous screenwriting duo known as the Hong Sisters, “Alchemy of Souls” is a new tvN fantasy romance drama set in the fictional nation of Daeho, a country that does not exist in history or on maps. The drama tells the story of characters whose fates become twisted due to magic that swaps people’s souls.
In the drama, Go Yoon Jung plays Nak Soo (Go Yoon Jung), whose soul suddenly wakes up in the body of Mu Deok, who is played by Jung So Min.
On July 12, a media outlet reported that “Alchemy of Souls” started filming Part 2 and that the female lead would be played by Go Yoon Jung. They added that the second part will be 10 episodes long and that all the other cast members will star in it with the same roles.
Previously, director Park Joon Hwa mentioned during the drama’s press conference that they are filming Part 2 because they can’t fit everything into 20 episodes.
In response to the reports, a source from “Alchemy of Souls” commented, “It is difficult to confirm the details related to Part 2 because it can be a spoiler for Part 1 that is currently being aired.”
Jung So Min’s agency Blossom Entertainment shared, “We ask for your understanding that we aren’t able to tell you whether she’ll be in Part 2 or not because it could be a spoiler for Part 1.” Go Yoon Jung’s agency MMA expressed the same position.
Well, I’m pissed off and deeply saddened, as a fan of the series. I was overjoyed on hearing there would be two seasons and to be honest, I had hoped they would extend those extra ten episodes to twenty or even add a third season! I still don’t know how this story will unfold properly in only 20 additional episodes; I want them to continue doing this series justice! I haven’t been this excited for any show, movie or series since the Harry Potter movies…it’s THAT magical, special and touching, as well as having well timed and brilliant comedic injections! It also visually reminds me of the world Will Wight wrote about in his book series, Cradle, which I’ve been waiting for Netflix or Hollywood to produce/film.
As a fan of Alchemy of Souls, I can’t believe the producers or even the Hong sister’s wouldn’t realize that it’s Jung So-Min that the fans fell in love with. Jung So-Min, became Nak Soo just minutes into the first episode and that’s who we associate the soul/character with. How can Nak Soo’s (also spelled as Nak-Su) body that’s been burned be recovered (even with magic) so that her soul that is currently residing in the elder Jin ‘s daughter’s body (Jung So-Min as Mu-Deuk) be switched back again? It doesn’t make sense and even though Nak Soo’s goal is to get her strength and abilities back, I assumed (apparently and sadly incorrectly) that she would somehow become one with the soul and body she is inhabiting in (Mu-Deuk’s). She seemed to be growing and learning a lot and the Jin’s blind daughter is obviously still in the picture somehow and somewhere and to address this, I figured the two would come together somehow, like they kind of are now. The blind body (Mu-Deuk) can now see and Nak Soo also has powers in the Jin home complex like the Jin daughter had even though the daughter’s soul isn’t currently in the body. They had seemed to come together and I expected some type of further Intermingling between the two souls and bodies. I still hope this is the case.
To be brutally honest, I was deeply disappointed and saddened to read that Jung So-Min wasn’t going to be the lead actress in Season Two. I GET that this is about Nak Soo’s soul and not about whatever body she’s occupying or residing in, but as fans of the show, Mu-Deuk Yi is the character/body we associate with Nak Soo and the one we fell in love with. Nak Soo’s soul has seemed to intertwine with and adjust to Mu Deuk’s weakened body, whilst helping to change and perhaps lighten her soul a little along the way. Jung So-Min IS Nak Soo and she’s the one we are rooting for to not only survive and thrive, but also to fall in love & be with the main ML, Jung Wook (Uk), played by Lee Jae-Wook.
I hope and give Go Yoon Jung the best, but I really don’t want to see anyone but Jung So-Min play Nak Soo for any stretch of time. It just won’t be the same, unless Go Yoon Jung, has impeccable acting and mimicking skills to embody Jung So-Min’s version of what she made Nak Soo in Mu-Deuk’s body. If it’s a prequel to Alchemy of Souls, by all means I’d love to see her play Nak Soo, just not after the soul has transferred into Mu-Deuk’s body and her original body has burned.
I agree totally with both comments from BigFanAlchemyosouls 1and 2. This nonsense over the female leads has turned me right off the pleasure of the first season, already, and it has taken away a lot of enjoyment of the interaction of the main lead characters in it while thinking that the lead female “may” no longer be in the series. Why bother watching the rest of season one!? I am only half way through the first season and the producers are playing silly beggars with the next season. I love the leads as they are. If Jung So-min does not stay as the wonderful character of Mu-Deuck I will be bitterly disappointed. Her face, her presence and her character cannot be replaced. Personally I think this is just stupid hype from the producers. The sad thing is, the series is a huge success. It makes me angry that these people think they can tease the audience like this. Very juvenile, really, and very frustrating.
I agree totally with both comments from BigFanAlchemyosouls 1and 2. This nonsense over the female leads has turned me right off the pleasure of the first season, already, and it has taken away a lot of enjoyment of the interaction of the main lead characters in it while thinking that the lead female “may” no longer be in the series. Why bother watching the rest of season one!? I am only half way through the first season and the producers are playing silly beggars with the next season. I love the leads as they are. If Jung So-min does not stay as the wonderful character of Mu-Deuck I will be bitterly disappointed. Her face, her presence and her character cannot be replaced. Personally I think this is just stupid hype from the producers. The sad thing is, the series is a huge success. I am frustrated that these people think they can tease their audience like this.
Well, I’m deeply saddened, as a fan of the series. I was overjoyed on hearing there would be two seasons and to be honest, I had hoped they would extend those extra ten episodes to twenty or even add a third season! I still don’t know how this story will unfold properly in only 20 additional episodes; I want them to continue doing this series justice! I haven’t been this excited for any show, movie or series since the Harry Potter movies…it’s THAT magical, special and touching, as well as having well timed and brilliant comedic injections! It also visually reminds me of the world Will Wight wrote about in his book series, Cradle, which I’ve been waiting for Netflix or Hollywood to produce/film.
As a fan of Alchemy of Souls, I can’t believe the producers or even the Hong sister’s wouldn’t realize that it’s Jung So-Min that the fans fell in love with. Jung So-Min, became Nak Soo just minutes into the first episode and that’s who we associate the soul/character with. How can Nak Soo’s (also spelled as Nak-Su) body that’s been burned be recovered (even with magic) so that her soul that is currently residing in the elder Jin ‘s daughter’s body (Jung So-Min as Mu-Deuk) be switched back again? It doesn’t make sense and even though Nak Soo’s goal is to get her strength and abilities back, I assumed (apparently and sadly incorrectly) that she would somehow become one with the soul and body she is inhabiting in (Mu-Deuk’s). She seemed to be growing and learning a lot and the Jin’s blind daughter is obviously still in the picture somehow and somewhere and to address this, I figured the two would come together somehow, like they kind of are now. The blind body (Mu-Deuk) can now see and Nak Soo also has powers in the Jin home complex like the Jin daughter had even though the daughter’s soul isn’t currently in the body. They had seemed to come together and I expected some type of further Intermingling between the two souls and bodies. I still hope this is the case.
To be brutally honest, I was deeply disappointed and saddened to read that Jung So-Min wasn’t going to be the lead actress in Season Two. I GET that this is about Nak Soo’s soul and not about whatever body she’s occupying or residing in, but as fans of the show, Mu-Deuk Yi is the character/body we associate with Nak Soo and the one we fell in love with. Nak Soo’s soul has seemed to intertwine with and adjust to Mu Deuk’s weakened body, whilst helping to change and perhaps lighten her soul a little along the way. Jung So-Min IS Nak Soo and she’s the one we are rooting for to not only survive and thrive, but also to fall in love & be with the main ML, Jung Wook (Uk), played by Lee Jae-Wook.
I hope and give Go Yoon Jung the best, but I really don’t want to see anyone but Jung So-Min play Nak Soo for any stretch of time. It just won’t be the same, unless Go Yoon Jung, has impeccable acting and mimicking skills to embody Jung So-Min’s version of what she made Nak Soo in Mu-Deuk’s body. If it’s a prequel to Alchemy of Souls, by all means I’d love to see her play Nak Soo, just not after the soul has transferred into Mu-Deuk’s body and her original body has burned.
I wish the production DID NOT release ANY news at all regarding a second season since season 1 is still running….cant see any purpose in pre.empting anything at this stage. Its counter productive for the series.
Sod season 2 then, only watched because of the awesome Jung So Min. Will not even bother watching the rest of season 1. That’s the problem with K-dramas, the writers are too wrapped up in their own pathetic importance.
I completely agree, to start Go Yoon Jung body was burned and no longer exist
Jung So-Min impecable acting and her mimicking skills and face expressions
make Nak Soo in Mu Deuk’s body, Mu Deuk character does not exist
without Jung So-Min.
Futher more the excellent chemistry between Lee Jae-Wook and Jung So-Min
match each other’s energy, drama, fun and romance in every single episode.
Alchemy of souls 2nd season will not be as successful as the 1st season without
Jung So-Min
I totally agree with the comments here, that it is not meaningful to announce change of female lead. It just leads to a lot of speculation n bad for the actresses and actors. I enjoy AOS its storyline and JSM’s great acting together with LJW that captivated the audience. Her story is too complicated and to kill her off in season 1 is cruel. There are so many unexplained questions on Mudeok – her absorbing the Eunuch energy w/o turning wild, whereabouts of the soul of Buyeon all this while, how can a body house 2 souls?
Season 2 w/o JSM is incomplete. Why show that she is rescued raising false hopes of her revival when she isn’t in season 2? Just show her turning into stone and kill her completely.
I am in agreement with the comment I cannot see anybody playing that role but her and I am so disappointed that they’re going to change up actors in the second part it just hurt my heart when I heard it because I was I just can’t see it I really can’t see it so I’m hoping Her body was burnt ashes that they get rid ,it’s going just truly break my heart yet I just my heart is just I really love this show in my heart is not just seeing anybody else but I just bought with her she has bought so much to her character and I love her acting is awesome and they are awesome together I was so hurt about her getting killed in and not going to be in the second half that really hurt me if anybody to go bring back it should be her going in the water healing her body and coming back out
Stinkaroonie!! I’m peeved to say the least, I was counting down the days and looking forward to Season 2, but wont even bother to watch it now. The chemistry that the original two lead actors had together is what kept me coming back for more.
Season 2 is a disaster….female lead character is annoying at best and the storyline is boring and predictable. Oh wait, except for Jang Uk who promised to “wear” Mu-doek for the rest of his life is now jumping into bed with a complete stranger who asked him to marry her. I think I will stop watching now before things get even worse.
I just saw the first episode of the second season and I am incredibly saddened and angry that they replaced Jung So-Min! The actress was the heart and soul of the first season… she was funny and touching and we fell in love with her. I don’t know if I can finish the second season I am sooo pissed off!
I agree!
I am disappointed as well because Mudeok is not there.