Genie, Make a Wish OTT release locked: Kim Woo-bin, Suzy's first look out. When and where to watch fantasy rom-com K-drama
Kim Woo-bin and Suzy are coming together for a new K-drama. The show is titled Genie, Make a Wish. It will premiere on October 3, 2025. Suzy plays Ka-young, who awakens Genie, played by Kim Woo-bin. Genie is actually Iblis, or Satan. The series is directed by Lee Byeong-heon and written by Kim Eun-sook. Read on!
Kim Woo-bin and Suzy are reuniting for K-drama titled Genie, Make a Wish. (Credit: Twitter/Netflixkr) The iconic on-screen couple is reuniting in a new K-drama, bringing fantasy, romance, and comedy together in one whimsical story. Titled Genie, Make a Wish, the series will officially premiere on October 3, 2025, just in time for Korea's Chuseok holiday. Starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, the series marks the long-awaited reunion of the popular duo, nearly a decade after their last appearance together in Uncontrollably Fond (2016). This time, they're stepping into a world of ancient magic and modern-day mayhem.In Genie, Make a Wish, Suzy plays Ka-young, a cold and emotionally distant woman who lives under the strict care of her grandmother. Her tightly controlled world changes when she discovers a mysterious lamp and unknowingly awakens Genie, played by Kim Woo-bin. But this is no ordinary wish-granter. Genie is actually Iblis, better known in myth as Satan, who has been asleep for 1,000 years and now aims to prove that humans can't resist corruption.
The fantasy romantic comedy is directed by Lee Byeong-heon, known for the blockbuster Extreme Job, and written by Kim Eun-sook, the acclaimed writer behind The Glory, Goblin, and Mr. Sunshine. With such a powerhouse team behind the scenes, the show is expected to deliver both humor and depth. We can't keep calm!Genie's return to the modern world causes chaos as he tries to understand today's technology, culture, and morality. His mischievous magic quickly disrupts Ka-young's life, setting off a whirlwind of events neither of them could have predicted. As their personalities clash, her emotional distance against his playful and unpredictable nature, a surprising romance begins to unfold.The drama also features a strong supporting cast. Ahn Eun-jin plays the mysterious Mi-joo, Noh Sang-hyun appears as Genie's brother and rival Soo-hyun, Ko Kyu-pil takes on the role of Sayyid, Genie's loyal assistant who hides a magical secret, and Lee Zoo-young plays Min-ji, Ka-young's only friend.Genie, Make a Wish is more than just a romantic comedy; it explores themes of trust, identity, and human nature through a fantasy lens. Whether you're into heartwarming love stories, magical mayhem, or psychological depth, this K-drama has it all!
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