Alchemy of Souls (Korean: 환혼; Japanese: 還魂) is a fantasy period drama starring Lee Jae-wook and Jung So-min. A frail girl named Mu-deok carries the soul of the greatest assassin in the land because of the soul-swapping "alchemy of souls," and the son of a prestigious family begs her to become his master. The scripts were written by the Hong sisters.
📺 Drama Info
| Broadcast | Part 1: June 18 – August 21, 2022 (tvN, Korea) / Part 2 "Light and Shadow" is the sequel (10 episodes) |
| Episodes | Part 1: 20 episodes / Part 2: 10 episodes |
| Genre | Fantasy, period, action, romance |
| Writers / Director | Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran (writers) / Park Joon-hwa (director) |
| In Japan | Availability changes; please check each service |
👥 Cast
- Lee Jae-wook as Jang Uk
- Jung So-min as Mu-deok (Nak-su)
- Hwang Min-hyun
- Yoo Jun-sang
- Shin Seung-ho
📖 Plot (no spoilers)
In a world where the "alchemy of souls" exists, the sickly Mu-deok has the soul of the realm's top assassin. Jang Uk, the young master of the Jang family, asks her to become his master. As master and disciple, the two overcome their fates and grow.
✨ Three Reasons to Watch
- The grand premise of souls being swapped
- The master–disciple bond of Lee Jae-wook and Jung So-min that slowly becomes something special
- Both powerful action and aching romance
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Alchemy of Souls have?
Part 1 has 20 episodes and Part 2 ("Light and Shadow") has 10 episodes.
Who stars in Alchemy of Souls?
Lee Jae-wook (Jang Uk) and Jung So-min (Mu-deok), with Hwang Min-hyun, Yoo Jun-sang and Shin Seung-ho.
When did Alchemy of Souls air?
Part 1 aired from June 18 to August 21, 2022 on tvN in Korea.
Is there a sequel?
Yes — Part 2, "Light and Shadow," with 10 episodes.
Based on information as of October 2026. Streaming availability changes — please check each service.