There were scene where Lee Joon and Hwal met for the first time and having confrontation, why did i felt some sexual tension between them? Maybe because the camera angle or something, but it wasn’t unpleasant tho. Lee Joon looks dark yet sexy(?) on that scene. And i ship Hwal with Min Si Hoo instead of Sang Eun.

I liked episode 3 and 4. The stand out part for me was when Sang Woon touched Hwal's cut in his face and he started to have flashbacks and the fact that Sang Woon hurt the reincarnated monster in a trance before Hwal showed up. I think its pretty evident by now that Hwal is missing memory of the first lifetime when he originally met both the Second Bulgasal and Sang Woon. It was nice twist that Hwal's wife turned out to be Sang Woon's doongsaeng. The pregnancy was out of the blue but it doesn't seem like an accidental plot. So, we now know that Hwal's curse is connected to Lee Jun's Bulgasal and Min Sang Woon. But how? So many unanswered questions. I am so looking forward to this.

Things just got exciting with the introduction of Lee Joon and Gong Seung Yeon's characters. Honestly I was losing interested in this show. The leads relationship is too complicated. I am more invested with Hwal atoning to his family through their reincarnation. If he can be a better father, son and husband to them in their current lives much better.

Lee Joon was charismatic onscreen despite his character being eeevil. I think that was a big part on what made his introduction electrifying since he is the big bad.

Gong Seung Yeon does not have much scenes yet but I can feel her chemistry with Hwal. I can already see yhe parallels with their current lives from their past. I do wish they wil create a juicy arc with SiHo and Hwal.

Nam Do Yoon is the teenage version of his son. His clingyness and frenetic energy is annoying in a good way. Being an orphan gives him a good reason to hero worship his "savior" Hwal. I do wish Hwal will treat him better soon. The poor boy has gone through a lot with the last monster and now Hwal.

To be completely superficial, can I say Lee Joon-wook is exceptionally attractive as Hwal?

Love how the show is still ramping up and getting more interesting.
And really loved the carpet scene, for a moment Hwal was just a nice guy helping a lady out.

Our "new" character is 100% his son. I knew Si Ho was his wife, so since all people have come to roost except the son, this definitely his son. The drama has definitely settled and the story begun, so I appreciate that.

I was starting to lose interest about halfway through episode 3, but then things really picked up and the ending sucked me back in. I, too, was surprised that I hadn't made the connection about the younger sister actually being the reincarnated wife. However, I'm glad I was genuinely shocked as it made it so I could feel Hwal's stunned disbelief along with him.

I also liked the development of Sang Woo's character as she has seemed like a cipher up to this point. But in episode 3 she was genuinely kind but not wishy washy, and her sense of humor was pretty cute.

Although I think we're clearly headed towards Hwal and Sang Woon as the main loveline, I'm curious about the relationship between him and Si Hoo. In the first episode, it seemed like their marriage was largely unhappy and neither really loved the other, but his flashbacks are highly romanticized when it comes to her. So it'll be interesting to see how things develop.

I admire anyone who is keeping track of the mythology as I just gave up early on. I still don't really understand the purpose of the twins and who has whose soul exactly. But I'm not one to be fussy on the details when watching fantasy dramas, especially if I like the characters.

A Big Bad coming in and being responsible for all the deaths, paving the way for Hwal and Sang-eon to fall in love was predictable. I love Lee Joon though, and he brought some much needed energy to the scene. I think Hwal and Si-ho is the much more interesting story, but I'm not the writer.

The teenager is definitely the son reincarnated.

Still not totally in love with this show, but still watching and trying to put pieces together.

Also, still sad they left the past behind so quickly to jump to the "now", but it seems we have more flashbacks in the future. So it seems I'll get to see more so fantasy historical garb and maybe manes of glory--so I'll still try to be patient in the hopes I'm right and more is to come? 🤭

I was just thinking back, and i believe the Bulgasal that was killing people in the village when he was a boy was "dark hole" we saw "Sang eun" bugasal touch the marks on the tree when she first arrived in first episodes. I believe she was the "good one" come to kill the "bad one". that is why she saved Hwal's life. As for why she killed him and stole his soul i do not know, mabey she was just protecting herself? i also don't think she killed his family either. we will see how this plays out.

I like this show. It sustained my interest up till episode 4 (a rare feat these days) but I do wish the episodes were shorter -- it gets draggy sometimes around the mark 40-50 minutes, and many things could have been edited out without sacrificing the "tone" and "atmosphere" of the show. I liked how the cinematic "palette" is kept consistent within each time period. The past is absolutely magnificent with colors and stupendiously beautiful shots of the landscapes, and the present is dark, muted colors, with overexposed scenes that gave me a bit of claustrophobic feeling. While the present steals the oxygen, the past flashbacks (even if painful) provides with a gulp of fresh air, and I found it very consistent and interesting. The plot is substantial but gets muddled with the length of the episodes...but what can you do. I found Kwon Nara adult character to be rather candy-esque but I'm choosing to ignore it (for a time-being) because in her present situation one better be overly optimistic and fake than paranoid and scared, better for mental health aspect of knowing all your life that someone is out there to kill you. Though if she suffers from PTSD witnessing her family's murdered in front of her eyes, it's still super-hard to believe her overly candy-girl character interpretation.

My question is who's sister's boyfriend? Could it be Lee Joon, and he's a father of her unborn child? That would raise interesting questions and complicate the story then.

I liked these episodes. More action, thrills, and emotional moments. Some of the flashbacks were a bit much, but still. Hwal's sadness was so palpable when he thought of his family during his quiet car scene.

I should have known about the twist with his wife's reincarnation, but it was revealed well. I hope there isn't a loveline between Hwal and Sang Eon. There doesn't need to be one just because they're the two big leads. I'd rather see something positive happen regarding Hwal and Si Ho's relationship.

Lee Joon made quite an impression. I haven't seen him in so long!! He was good at being evil.

Many viewers already knew Hwal was not the culprit behind the family murder. I'm glad that Hwal and Sang Eon are more aware of their situation now. We still have a lot of mystery left. How did Sang Eon become a Bulgasal before she transferred it to Hwal back then? Was she the original? Was it Lee Joon? I feel like it could be someone else entirely. On the other hand, Sang Eon seemed to have some supernatural powers because she had attacked the creepy monster stalker and freaked him out. Who knows if she turns out to be the big bad.

I liked the bit of humor too! The carpet scene was cute.

Lee Joon... He is phenomenal.

I love the interactions between Hwal and the reincarnated shaman lady.
So funny and cute.

I knew that Si Hoo was the younger sister of Min Sang Eun and Hwal wife. I was not surprised at all. I think Kwon Nara is the weak link. I like the younger version of her being a twin sister was much better.

Lee Joon of course was fantastic as being a villain. Like others, I do agree he might be the boyfriend of Si Hoo. However, I think he is not the main villain. I think there is some one else that is more powerful and that person is original Bulgasal. Do Yoon is his reincarnated as his son. I just hope he will not go blind like in his past life. I also hope Si Ho will be reunited to see her son. Even though, he is a teenager in the present life.

I love the soundtrack/ost of the drama. Does anyone know the link of the playlist of the ost music. Looking forward to watch it this weekend with the Rose Parade too.🖤🖤

Before we get to the meat of the story, I have some complaints for the director. First, I don't despise the use of flashback for an impactful story telling, especially for a tale that was tied in layers of reincarnation and carryover karma. But here, the director seems a bit too trigger happy to use it, and not even to highlight a different perspective and new tidbit of information. It certainly doesn't help that the duration for each episode is that long (you know, editing is actually thing, tvN, use it please). Second, I agree that the drama needs humor for some levity after all that darkness. But there were some instances when I wasn't so sure how to take those humor. I mean, I understand dark humor, but to insert it in a scene where Hwal committed some unnecessary act of violence, or put it as the undercurrent mood as some characters gave blase reaction after witnessing violent or terrifyingly supernatural act is just weird. Or maybe that's just me?

Now, on to the story. I have to admit I'm not emotionally invested in any of the characters here (and I don't think I'll ever feel that), not with the amount of violence (necessary or casual) that almost every character has to partake throughout the story. But I'm very much invested in the complex and intricate world building the writer offered to us. The repeated reincarnation of characters put such a deep layers of emotion even in the most mundane scene, and I really appreciate that. Even more so that Hwal is the only one who remembered each and every encounter for the last 600 years. It was a perfect recipe for delicious angst even when the other party doesn't understand the significance of their reaction or words (that first meeting between Hwal and the detective and Si-ho is just perfect).

Some people have raised the possibility of romantic subplot happening especially after the ending scene of eps 4. But personally, I'd rather Hwal has the oportunity for a romance do-over with Si-ho than with Sang-un. Hwal clearly loved his former wife in his own way, and he never got to experience uncomplicated happiness with her before. This reincarnation seemed to be a perfect chance for their romance to rekindle. As for Sang-un, I always feel that Hwal is only obsessed with meeting her. 600 years waiting for the same person will twist your emotion, I guess, which was why his reaction at the end of eps 4 seemed a bit odd. But even then, I honestly couldn't sense any beginning of love, or even the possibility of that happening. Guy is so fixated on his revenge that Sang-un has become the end goal of his life. Definitely not a healthy recipe for anything approaching romance.

I forgot the name of captain/leader who looked down on Hwal in the past. I have a feeling he could be reincarnated. Maybe he would be another foe.

Pretty sure that orphanage boy is his reincarnated son 👌

Came pretty late, most of the theories have been discussed. Hence, I have nothing much to add, but I’m quite glad I’m not the only one rooting for the ‘Hwal-Si ho’ ship.
At least, a shared heartbreak won’t be so bad after all😂
Now off to watch 5&6.