In the new episode of tvN’s “Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (Alchemy of Souls 2)”, which aired on December 31st, 2022, Jang Wook and Jin By Yeon saved Seo Yul (Hwang Min Hyun) then confirmed each other’s feelings and a two-way romance.
When Seo Yul fell unconscious, Jang Wook tried to calm his anger and impatience and learned that the beginning was Jin Moo Im (Jo Jae Yoon). However, when Seo Yul’s life was in a critical situation, Song Rim and Cheonbugwan faced an immediate crisis. In particular, Jang Wook headed to the royal family to save Seo Yul because the blood parasite would not come out until the person with it dies.
In the end, Jang Wook was finally aware of his heart toward Jin Bu Yeon. He came to meet Jin Bu Yeon and confessed, “When the lantern is on, I am sane. It is clear to me that I must send you back as I promised. But I go insane when it turns off. I just pine for you”.
The two then confirmed each other’s feelings with a hot kiss as if they had waited for each other for a long time, giving viewers explosive excitement.
Fans who support the couple poured out enthusiastic responses to the kiss scene. Some pointed out that the detail of Lee Jae Wook’s ears turning red fluttered their hearts.
According to Nielsen Korea, episode 7 recorded a rating of 6.7% in Seoul area (peak 7.7%) and a nationwide rating of 6.4% (peak 7.2%). As a result, “Alchemy of Souls 2” ranked 1st among dramas of the same broadcasting time on all channels, including terrestrial channels.
In tvN target 2049 rating chart, the drama recorded an average rating of 2.7% in Seoul (peak 3.3%) and 2.8% nationwide (peak 3.4%). It also topped the rankings of all dramas broadcasted on the same day.
Source: Insight