Alchemy of Souls Season 2 Ending Explained! 

It was really good. But I wanted to see Naksu use her sword one more time in an epic battle. That and I wanted everyone to be visibly surprised by her skills.

Naksu’s soul leaving her body was one of the best scenes I’ve ever seen. It was so beautiful and serene. The entire cast and crew should be very proud of that scene. Just awesome.

I could not finish the 2 season, the chemestry that Jung So Min build in th first season was irreplaceable, she had totally diferent personality, (Mysterious, bossy, experienced and action-oriented) and then in the second season they made her seem fragile and constantly dependent on others. Even leaving a bathtub "E3 45min"

I'm kind of disappointed because cho yeong (naksu) decided not to train and reach chisu again to regain her great assassin skills. instead she is satisfied to be just Jang UK's "shadow" and let Jang UK do all the fighting. It could've been so much better if they can both fight. Specially both are powerful Cho yeong being the most powerful priestess because of her devine powers And Jang UK mastering all magic forms. They can be unstoppable. It's such a waste. They didn't even show naksu's fighting capabilities on the last part.

There was too much "Tell, don't show" in the last episode. I think the conclusion of the story would have felt better if there had been 12 episodes instead of 10. That having been said, I'm glad the story concluded the way it did. I thought Uk and Naksu would end up together, but in the afterlife.

With this whole series ending, I really miss showing Naksu real power. She had been a most vulnerable girl since she soul shifted. At the end of the first season, we see Muedok first saving Jang Uk and then some fighting until he is killed him. In part 2, when Naksu regained her memory and powers, really wonderful things could happen. Unfortunately, part 2 disappointed me a bit. Aside from the great Jang Uk fights, I feel like Naksu was just an ordinary housewife, an ordinary girl who used some energy to put an ice stone in Jin Mu.

I feel like the ice stone’s power was love and an unbreakable bond that will keep their souls drawn together through eternity.

The alchemy of souls worked in a different way in Choyeong / Naksu's case: First, her soul left her original mortally wounded body, as she shifted into Jin Buyeon / Mudeok's body and she became Mudeok (the lost Jin eldest daughter). After she died as Mudeok, she was revived, but her soul overtook Jin Buyeon / Mudeok's original petrified body, so it looked like her original self, and not Mudeok, as Jin Buyeon / Mudeok's soul was thought to be gone. This was not really the case, because Jin Buyeon/Mudeok was born of the Ice Stone and she was really a reincarnation of powerful Priestess Seolran and co-existed with Choyeong/Naksu in the shadows. In reality, all this was possible, because Naksu did not really use the alchemy of souls to take over Mudeok’s body, but her soul was locked up inside it because Buyeon/Seolran invited Choyeong/Naksu in (see S1E1). It was all Buyeon/Seolran's plan all along. But Choyeong is no longer Naksu. She's not the same person, she made different choices, and she inherited Jin Buyeon's body divine powers, making her a powerful Jinyeowon priestess, and a "good" soulshifter, just like Master Lee. She no longer needs her former assassin skills to fight. She can also live for a long time, like Master Lee, next to Jang Uk (who's merged with the Ice Stone) and protect his light, with her shadow (Yin/Yang).

naksu and jang UK's wedding, the part I like most.. they really deserve to be together for always.. thank you for this happy ending... God bless everyone, we'll gonna miss you, AOS people...

amazing ending. no hearth breaking ending and everyone happy

I was crushed that Jung So-min was not in the second season, However I still loved it. My heart broke when there were flash backs of Jung so-min, but that was because I fell in love with her watching the first season. Go Yoon-Jung is also beautiful and did a good job, so season two was not destroyed like some made out it was. Both these girls did a great job and because of that I completely loved both seasons. All the acting was good in my opinion and It really did warm my heart that these two were together in the end. My only sadness is that it was not designed to go for many more seasons so I could continue to follow this little world longer and follow the lives of many of the characters for more than 30 episodes.

This is like a Korean version of Star Wars. Jang Uk is like a modern day hero version of Darth Vader and the "force" he possesses. His sword is basically a magical light sabor. Jang Uk from season 2 was a completely different character than from season 1. The way Jang Uk talked on season 1 was hilarious. My favorite line was, "If I die, you have to die too", to his master.

I just hope the Turtle is ok....

There was a lot of theory about naksu sword. I guess it didnt have any significance except for jan uk using his lover sword instead of jang gang sword.

Initially excited for return of 1st Naksu actress Go Yoon Jung but lost hope throughout this season. We never see the return of the fearless confident assassin but instead get an emotional damsel in distress Naksu. Endured most of the 2nd season for glimpse of chemistry between main characters which never returned, prob due to absence of Jung So Min (damn I miss her!). Cant blame Go Yoon Jung either cause she was great in her few scenes from 1st season. Just felt portrayal of Naksu was inconsistent from 1st season and character was so absent of her earlier interesting qualities. Happy and satisfied with other aspects of the show including side character relationships/ending but overall majorly disappointed with story line/interaction of two main stars especially compared to S1.

I kind of get why the writers didn't show naksu's power in season 2. It would have been awesome but l think they wanted to conclude the relationship between Jang uk and Jin bu yeon similar to that of Master seo gyeong and Jin seol ran. As master lee said, Jamg uk was fated to have a life similar to Master seo gyeong as he was born with the power of King's star and Jin bu yeon was anyways the reincarnation of Jin seol ran..also in the last scene where Jang uk and Bu yeon are up that tree in Danhyangokk, Bu yeon says she doesn't neet to train or be a mage as she has divine powers now, meaning she has accepted her role of a poweful priestess and the leader of Jinyowon. So it is almost like Jang uk and Jin bu yeon are like a reincarnation of the couple Master seo gyeong and Jin seol ran..

The warmth of caring for the other person and the smart move were cool. The reason why viewers are moved by such developments is probably because we are healed by such things. The blue flower in the eyes, Nax's soul and Soul Ran's soul are still in the Boyan's body. The firebird was defeated by the UK just because it was a fire bird, and I thought it was poor. Fire Bird, Suzaku, Sudden Birds are one of the four gods.

Lee Jae Wook said that they filmed multiple endings that no one knew how the ending will be and he said he was happy to see the happy ending instead of alternative ending.

I just finished season 1 and now of episode 2 of S2. Seeing the difference of the main actress is a big turn off. They should of stopped at episode 20 and made a happy ending. I don't care that I'm being spoiled as I see people really weren't fond of S2. Lead actress changed is at the top of the list, along with a rush story in 10 episodes that didn't need the extra 10. I'm still going to watch the second season but man episode 1 of S2 was like "WTF It feels like starting from new." That's not good when your already 20 episodes deep.

I've been following your channel since I finished the first season, I've seen all your videos about Alchemy Of Souls, this show is wonderful and for me it's the best ever and this ending was very satisfying, so thank you for all your reviews and theories it was great to accompany you during Alchemy Of Souls

Also it was not very clear which soul was protecting the body in season 1. Yet when nakso lost her memories it showed how good and innocent person she is. I also hoped that yul so meets a woman to get rid of his sadness and lives a happy love story coz he deserves one

Storywise, it's absolutely great but I still miss Jung So Min 😪.

❤❤❤ a spin off of this series would be amazing

Season 1 is better than Season 2 that's why until episode 10 only. Unlike season 1 until episode 20. Many people watching the first season.

Really enjoyed this masterpiece. Congrats to the writers and the talented actors & actresses that brought the drama to life.

I was afraid to witness another disastrous ending like game of thrones . Thank god and writer- sisters that we had an amazing history to watch and a beautiful ending to behold.

The blue eyes in the finale scene changed everything.

I think there are some things you didn't quite understand and I recommend you rewatch the ending and maybe then you will understand who is Jang Uk's real shadow or whose body is Naksu living in.

WRONG - JangUk is obviously the light that saved the world and Naksu is the shadow that protects him by embracing the darkness surrounding him.

Also I didn’t like when naksu, remembered what she felt when she killed uk on the first season, I didn’t like that. They didn’t explain the scene very well. And he thought that she did it to revenge her family and instead he should’ve known that she was under the bell ringing. Hypnosis.

the very first relic that got out will be their main enemy in the next season while they hunt the relics

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOROUGH EXPLANATION ON THE ENDING. I WAS LOST AND CONFUSED AT FIRST BUT FINDING YOUR VIDEO MADE ME UNDERSTAND IT SO MUCH BETTER. I APPRECIATE YOU!!! I MISS "AOS" SO MUCH THAT I AM REWATCHING IT AGAIN 🥰😍😘

The ending was awesome although I'm quite confused as to whose soul was in the girl's body two years later, Naksu (real name Cho Yeong) or Bu Yeon? Bu Yeon's name was always mentioned as the girl whom Jang Uk was out there catching the Jinyowon relics, Bu Yeon helping out in the selection of new mages, and Bu Yeon helping the new King find a wife. Naksu's or Cho Yeong's name was never mentioned.

I wanted to see the old Mu-Deok

I cried a lot watching this episode but the ending made me so happy and explained a lot of things I was wondering about since season 1! One of my favourite dramas ❤️

I absolutely love Alchemy of Souls! Thank you for the explanation of part 2. All of what you explained makes perfect sense and helped clarify a few things for me. I loved the happy ending for Jang UK and Jin Bouyeon (please forgive any mispelling). The writers did an amazing job trying up loose ends, while giving fans a happy ending. The actors were so talented and made watching the story unfold simply beautiful. Again, thank you for the explanation! By the way. I cannot wait to add the full series to my home movie collection. I kinda hoped the story could continue, but new actors or different writers, I'm sure, would ruin the magic. ❤

Incidentally, I believe Jang Gang put Seol Ran's soul into Buyeon's body -- as she was already dead while in her mother's womb. Especially since he had to use the ice stone to give life back to the body.

So, I have a question I struggled with in this 2nd season. In the 1st season we see naksu's body be burned. But in this 2nd season she is brought to life by Master Lee and it's Naksu's body again when it was supposed to be Bu Yeon's aka Mu Deok. So my understanding is that, it was supposed to be Mu Deok's body but they changed actresses?! But that actress happened to be Naksu in the 1st season?! Also, Bu Yeon aka Seol Ran had like 3 different shapes. She appeared as a blind kid, as blind Mu Deok and as blind Naksu.

I want season 3!!! To see how all is then are! Love the ending!

Love all from season 1 to season 2. Awaiting season 3 ❤

I couldn't watch the whole second season. Sorry but Nak-Su isn't a damsel in distress. But that was all I got from the actress. Sad..

Basically naksu’s soul is in buyeon’s body in the end. Since solran soul left buyeon’s body after fire bird died. And buyeon had already died in womb .

This was the ending that I wanted! I’m happy with this end!

Just amazing. No more words needed.

Thank you!

I've watched this series over and over to fully understand it but you brought up some things I missed. Thank you for that. I loved the ending it satisfied everyone getting what they wanted but it would have been awesome if the mystery boyfriend of Heo Yun-Ok was Sang-Ho I just thought Sang-Ho needed to have a girlfriend. I was also sad that So-i had to die but I guess someone had to.

Yes! I absolutely want to see Season 3 and more weddings.

her eyes still the shifter blue

What to watch after this??

It annoys me that they rushed season 2 and it was not done as well as season 1. Also they left many things un explained. Let alone the contradiction in his feelings when nakso died he told songrim leader that he is sure they used nakso to kill him. Then when yul sol told him about her he said she has no excuse and he left knowing he needed to kill her …. Whaaaaaat ??? And the usage of the bills ringing was ignored .. im annoyed

Why does the ending with naksu pop blue eyes reminds me of wraith from apex

everything!!! I like everymoment of this story.

The ending is just like a cliffhanger😭 ithought thry eill bought fought together as naksu and jang uk. 😅😅 they have season 3?????😅😅

we need epic battle for naksu, like season 1 🤗🤗😊

Bored to death does not make any sense, Kim Yoo Jung was the main character.

Thanks to the Hong sisters coming through and not leaving us hanging LOL

It should have been Part one is 1-30 episodes, not split apart like this. I can't help but think that they inserted a Netflix producer in there and muddled things up. Enjoyable, but could have been better. I like the happy ending. They waited too long to recognize one another. 10 episodes in Part 2 was not enough. Hope there is a Part 3.

Uk is the light and Cho yeong is the shadow

i was right that buyeon is the incarnation of the girl in the love letter

If there will be a season 3, the couple will be hunting relics...

Why did she still have blue eyes in the ending? The blue eyes were supposed to be a side effect from soul shifting. Master Lee said Choyeung/Naksu left the body and only Buyeon remained. She shouldn’t have blue eyes anymore.

I wish there would be a season 3

I liked the characters of this episode and the fantasy fiction. They faked us in a positive way.

It would be nice if naksu would have met the adult bo yeon

Where did you all watch this in English

I was very happy with the ending as I was anticipating a tragic end. I am confused though about Naksu’s soul. Cho Yeong is now back in the body and Sol Ran has left . Was Naksu always Cho Yeong in Naksu’ s body?

Bring back Jung So-Min for season 3 please :D

Time for season 3

I can't stop watching it very good show like see more of it

I am confused about the blue flowers in her eyes at the end. So she is still a soul shifter?

Thank you, they belong together.

Buyeon was dead since childhood then Sol ran who want to achieve her goal then enter buyeon body ND started living as mudeok then naksu too enter inside buyeon body too which means naksu ND Sol ran re inside buyeon body

But at the end there are scripts mentioned Bu Yeon is doing chores like interviewing new recruits and searching for a queen. Who's body was she in...?

Thank you @ the #Hongsisters 🖤 I will miss you #Alchemyofsouls watching #kdrama will never be the same until I have moved on from this love.. ❤

Predictable ending. Everybody happy. But it was a good ran. I enjoyed it. Thanks.

Naksu soul was inside Sol ran ..... naksu is d light shadow of Jang uk

I wish to see both Naksu and Jang UK, to have a happy family together in the end, the way it end also still look beautiful it can easily be pick up from there if the writer wish to continue the story in future

Jang UK killed the fire bird too easily. It should required Master Lee, Naksu and UK combined with UK finish it.

I didn’t like it when they brought a very regular girl and said that if she trains, she will even be able to take over uk. It doesn’t make sense cause uk has the ice stone power.

Naksu and Bu Yeon are both in body in the end if i understand correctly.

I’m curious…. Is Naksu pregnant? There’s mentioning something about her having a baby girl…. And her side profile at the end of the show looks like she is….. that would be a great way to bring a season 3 😏😉🧐🤔

We need a third season of alchemy of souls

No season 3,, no mudeok 😢😢😢

Now, if they just give us another season and another and another and…

It's a perfect ending for season 2 and I enjoyed this drama i watched the ending over and over again to understand it better. thanks to all the people behind this drama especially the Hong sister for delivering a perfect episode from the beginning to the end

I think it’s incomplete… or maybe I just want more .. but I’ll like to see the new king got love, I would love to see UK an naksu find back all the escape relics.. a new baby girl born to take over .. come on hong sisters at least 8 more episodes 😂😫❤

The movie is very interesting and l like Bu yeon

Season 1 was amazing, but season 2 needs to many explanations. As well I do not like a final 'one year later' jump. It feels like being pushed out of the action. But beautiful, magical action scenes and I really enjoyed the orange-teal colored scenes

My ending is 2 souls one body, hence the blue eyes.

who had a broken arm though?

Everything❤❤❤❤❤❤

So if Naksu is completely gone...why do her eyes flash blue in the last episode

I liked how they imply naksu who represent the tormented soul corrupted by Jin mu is no more but Cho yeoung is also reborn as herself uncorrupted. I think sol Ren the priestess knew what master Lee would do and that the ceremony was not only a pact but an understanding the assassin naksu as no more only her old uncorrupted self Cho yeong whose name means shadow. I agree ceremony played a part. Let nothing separate these two. But I think the priestess also I tended it that way.

I think there will be season 3

Sol ran is buyeon

So great that they remain as one and was able to keep their relationship. Great story with a satisfying ending!! Loved it!

I feel like they rushed part 2. They wasted Naksu’s character. The first ep really got me. Naksu looked so cool during her fight scene. I was really hoping there would be another scene like that in Part 2 so I got a bit disappointed. I am hopeful for Part 3 where Jang Uk and Naksu would fight together the remaining relics.

Wow what did you explain? All you did was recap the show word for word and you still got part of it wrong. If you are going to put explain the the title explain it don’t just recap. You are off about the the births you need to go back and watch it. She entered a unborn dead fetus. The baby that was supposed to be born was never born.

What's up with this creepy background music?

I love it