Alchemy of Souls: Part 1
Alchemy of Souls is a South Korean fantasy drama that premiered on tvN in the summer of 2022. The series was written by the Hong sisters and stars Lee Jae‑wook, Jung So‑min, Go Youn‑jung and Hwang Min‑hyun. Set in a world where young mages confront forces of heaven and earth, the story follows a powerful sorceress who becomes trapped in the body of a blind woman. She encounters a man from an influential family who se
Season overview
Alchemy of Souls is a South Korean fantasy drama that premiered on tvN in the summer of 2022. The series was written by the Hong sisters and stars Lee Jae‑wook, Jung So‑min, Go Youn‑jung and Hwang Min‑hyun. Set in a world where young mages confront forces of heaven and earth, the story follows a powerful sorceress who becomes trapped in the body of a blind woman. She encounters a man from an influential family who seeks her magical aid in order to alter his predetermined fate. The first season consists of twenty episodes that aired from 18 June 2022 through 28 August 2022, with broadcasts scheduled on weekends. Production details list a single director, multiple writers, and three
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jun 18, 2022 · 70 min
Naksu casts one last spell to save her soul. Jang Uk looks for the only sorcerer who would dare to help him. Mu-deok gets taken under a new master.
Episode 2
Jun 19, 2022 · 72 min
When Mu-deok refuses Uk's proposal to form an alliance, he convinces her in other ways. Park Jin barricades Songrim to catch a spy.
Episode 3
Jun 25, 2022 · 76 min
Mu-deok sets the terms before beginning proper training. Uk discovers that Heo Yeom left him with a gift he must learn to claim as his own.
Episode 4
Jun 26, 2022 · 74 min
Uk suffers a fever and chills, much to Mu-deok's delight. The Crown Prince visits the Jang household, demanding a family heirloom and a show of respect.
Episode 5
Jul 2, 2022 · 74 min
Mu-deok and Uk arrive at a secluded, empty cabin. Jin Mu orders a body dump. Jin Ho-gyeong offers protection for Uk... at a cost.
Episode 6
Jul 3, 2022 · 73 min
Seo Yul and Park Dang-gu visit Uk at his training ground. Mu-deok pushes her student to the extreme. Jin Cho-yeon prepares a wedding gift.
Episode 7
Jul 9, 2022 · 76 min
The Prince encounters an illusion. Uk demands entry into Jinyowon. Gil-ju goes after Naksu to acquire a body.
Episode 8
Jul 10, 2022 · 75 min
Gil-ju stumbles into town to satisfy his hunger. Uk follows closely behind him. Rumors surface of Naksu’s comeback.
Episode 9
Jul 16, 2022 · 76 min
Jin Ho-gyeong looks for her long-lost child. Jin Mu devises a plan to help end that search. Uk and Mu-deok are driven apart.
Episode 10
Jul 17, 2022 · 74 min
Uk is given a book to read. Yul saves a girl at the market. Mu-deok goes through an intensive selection process to become a servant at Songrim.
Episode 11
Jul 23, 2022 · 80 min
Uk loses the will to train. Mu-deok makes a bet with the Prince. At Cheonbugwan, a line of blind girls await judgment.
Episode 12
Jul 24, 2022 · 78 min
An unusual death draws Park Jin’s attention. Uk learns of Naksu’s tragic past. Maid Kim sends Mu-deok on an errand to Cheonbugwan.
Episode 13
Jul 30, 2022 · 74 min
A sudden lightning strike causes damage to Cheonbugwan. Park Jin and Jin Mu dispute who's to blame. Master Lee takes Uk on a special fishing trip.
Episode 14
Jul 31, 2022 · 70 min
Uk faces his tenth and final opponent with a trick or two up his sleeve. Seo Yul keeps Mu-deok close. Jin U-tak plays a trick on his daughter.
Episode 15
Aug 6, 2022 · 69 min
Mu-deok is caught at the site of a bloody murder. Master Lee presents the royal family with a gift and a prophecy. So-i tracks down a blind friend.
Episode 16
Aug 7, 2022 · 69 min
Park Jin and Jin Ho-gyeong get into a heated dispute as they both lay claim to an artifact. Uk runs into the Prince while on the search for a shaman.
Episode 17
Aug 20, 2022 · 74 min
Mu-deok investigates Jin Bu-yeon’s true identity. Jin Mu convinces Jin Ho-gyeong to make a special announcement at an important assembly.
Episode 18
Aug 21, 2022 · 73 min
Trapped inside an enchanted force field, Mu-deok explores her newfound powers but soon learns of its drawbacks. So-i makes a deal with a soul shifter.
Episode 19
Aug 27, 2022 · 87 min
Uk comes up with a solution to break the force field that would require him to risk it all. Dang-gu and Cho-yeon make a startling discovery.
Episode 20
Aug 28, 2022 · 87 min
Love is in the air with a wedding on the way and Uk playing matchmaker. Jin Mu appoints an assassin to do his dirty work and become his scapegoat.