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SEOUL December 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Tv series provided by broadcasting service tvN’s “Alchemy of Souls season 2” which returned in 4 months has kicked off its journey with 6 percent viewing rate.
Based on Nielsen Korea, Television audience measurement on Monday, viewing rate of premiere episode of “Alchemy of Souls Season 2” which aired on December 11 at 9:10 p.m. has accumulated 6.7 percent of viewing rate.
6.7 percent viewing rate is higher than its own record set by the previous season on the premiere episode 5.2 percent, and lower than drama’s record set by the drama 9.3 percent.
Throughout season 2 as previously advertised, story of Nak-su who has been living in the body of Mu-deok ends and the female protagonist shifts from actress Jung So-min to Go Yoon-jung.
On the first episode season 2 takes place three years after the end of season 1 where it showcases character Jang-Uk acted by Lee Jae-wook shifting the overall atmosphere to dark.
Although Jang-Uk is capable to fight off soul shifters however Jung-in who killed him previously works as a trigger point which hurts his heart.
Jang-Uk who roams around the town as a “monster hunting monster” and as a coincident he meets Go Yoon-jung who has no recollection of her past memories but has an identical look to Nak-su. They both find odd connection between one another and become close to one another.
Later on throughout the episode, the identity of the mysterious woman was reviled surprising the audience.
Character Jin Bu-yeon who was supposed to continue on the blood line of Jin Yo-won by marriage, is faced with marrying Seo Yoon-oh acted by Do sang-woo, Jang-Uk pulls Jin Bu-yeon out of the un wanted marriage showcasing intertwined relationship between two characters.
“Alchemy of Souls, Season 2” showcased solid plot line using very contrasting character from the one appeared in season 1. Scenic change it happened within 3 years within the series was also interesting factor for viewers.
Actress Go Yoon-jung who has replaced the role of Jung So-min managed to fit right into the character of mysterious woman. However since its very early into the season some critics addressed, concepts and lines exchanged by some of the characters look bit off the overall theme of the series.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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