alchemy of souls is a South Korea drama released in 2022 rated 9.1/10 with 20 episodes. This action series has been watched by 65,296 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ActionHistoricalRomanceFantasy |
| Year | 2022 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:20:00 |
| Rating | 9.1/10 |
| Director | Park Joon Hwa |
| Main Cast | Lee Jae Wook, Jung So Min, Hwang Min Hyun, Shin Seung Ho, Yoo Joon Sang, Oh Na Ra |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Set in a fictional country called Daeho that does not exist in history or on maps, it 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. It follows the story of an elite assassin named Naksu, whose soul is accidentally trapped inside the weak body of Mu Deok—Jang Uk's servant from a powerful and noble mage family in the country. The young master of the Jang Family, Jang Uk, holds a dark secret about his scandalous birth. He wants the formidable assassin to help change his destiny. (Source: Soompi; The Korea Herald)
Critical Reception
alchemy of souls has received outstanding reviews with a rating of 9.1/10 based on 34,451 ratings. It is ranked #21 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of alchemy of souls?
alchemy of souls has a rating of 9.1/10 based on 34,451 ratings.
How many episodes does alchemy of souls have?
alchemy of souls has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:20:00 long.
What genre is alchemy of souls?
alchemy of souls is a Action, Historical, Romance, Fantasy drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in alchemy of souls?
The main cast of alchemy of souls includes Lee Jae Wook, Jung So Min, Hwang Min Hyun, Shin Seung Ho, Yoo Joon Sang, Oh Na Ra.
When was alchemy of souls released?
alchemy of souls was released in 2022 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.