I am ok with JSM being replaced. To be honest, she is the weakest link in this drama. there is something about either her acting or her presumably botox that kinda stop her from acting. she constantly has the same facial expression throughout the drama, whether its in a romantic scene, a violent scene, a scene she is wither one of the elders or a scene where she is with other maids.

soo... i was thinking, what if Jung So-min actually doesn't return for season 2 and there will be another actress replacing her as mu deok. the actress that comes to my mind is suzy. what if they cast her as mudeok for season 2. i mean they look so much alike... and mudeok will be suzy and naksu go yoon jung. i know im just crazy but what if.... im waiting now for the last two episodes!!!

Without her I have not interest at all in the series.

Absolutely devastated that Jung So Min is being replaced and really don't care about the reasons after spending over 20 hours growing attached to her character, along with others in this story. What a tragic shame! Frustrated by claims that the final episode of season 1 explains things when it really doesn't. Season 2 will have a lot to live up to

Do not replace her she is the main reason for show, chemistry between him and her is the reason of show. She reason I watched it in 1st place. No reason to watch second show she is the show!!!!!!!!

I don't know everyone's so cool about this. I can't deal with the fact that this is how its ending. A new actress is just not going to be the same. I loved this series. Why are they ruining it like this. Go Yoon Jung is a rookie. This is so disappointing...

i dont know if i am going to enjoy the season 2 if Mo deok is not played by Ms. Jung So Min.

Stupidest idea ever to replace Jung So Min!! FURIOUS at this news. Just give us one good season and call it a day. You have a love story basically and you replace the actress we love and who’s done a great job —there’s NO justification for that. I feel like this only happened because Netflix is involved. Please don’t let this ruin KDramas

I simply won’t watch season 2 should Jung so min be replaced. She’s the perfect protagonist for the story I would riot I swear 😭😭😭😭

I hate it.. Period. Wont watch season 2 😡

It would make sense if Jung So-min continues to be Jin Bu-Yeon (since that’s her body & Mu Deok was just a name given to her since she had amnesia) and if Go Yoon Jung is Naksu. They needed a resolution since both souls were sharing the same body. Then the Jin family can have their daughter back and UK can have his love.

I wish they didn’t do this to us🙁 I was so attached to mu-deoks characters I’ll find it so weird now that they changing it to someone else I already know that I’ll HATE season 2 I wish the producers actually cared about the viewers feelings I genuinely can’t imagine anyone else with Jang uk other than nasku inside MU-DEOKS body I love mu-deok so much already and now they just gon get rid of her?

I've very disappointed with the switch.. I have never found a series or drama that I felt that season two, was half as good as season one, and when they go so far as to switch actress's.. all I can say is, I hope the writers enjoy their drop in ratings. as far as awards this year, season one will grab a few, season two no one will want to talk about..

Oh my I love the Jung So-min's acting, Alchemy of souls won't be the same without her, that for me. So, sad to hear that she won't be in it. CAN'T THE PRESIDENT OF S KOREA do something about it??

It seems a poor marketing decision to not have Mu Doek, played by Jung So Min, in part two of Alchemy of Souls. The story ends this way for Mu Doek, Jang Uk, and scoundrel Jin Mu? Besides making no sense, it makes the storyline pathetic. A lot of fans of the series will likely tune out part two after an episode of two; good luck Netflix. Jung So Min made the story a success with viewers; ratings will plummet for part two.

Really unfortunate choice to not renew her for the second season. She was the one to win me over in the series in the first place. Doubt I will seriously watch the second one. Quite a burden for the new actress

I’m just trying to understand how they’re going to make Naksu getting her original body back make sense because I’m pretty sure Jin Mu burned her body in like episode two or three.

I am worried that alchemy of souls 2 will be not as good as the 1st. Jung so min portrayed the character really well and people Re looking forward to see her in the next season

I'm really disappointed in this drama second season for the Lead. Role Jung so min I'm not even going to watch it

I think the bracelet she wears changes her face. It will be weird for the jang to be pining over mu deok while being married to someone else. Maybe at the end of the season she comes back?

Hated part two so far. Bring back Jung so min.
Super lame they recast her. I hope somehow they write her back in the script.
I probably won't watch anymore until it's all wrapped up and I hear they brought her back. ...
Until then... I'll probably just move on from this series. ..
I absolutely loved the first 20 episodes though. Too bad the momentum got lost with out the main actress. .. Jung so min, you are dearly missed.

Watched Ep 1 S2..they really replaced Jung Soo lMin..😭😭😭..it is totally not logical that Naksu body is still around when it was burned in S1..

Tbh i think i wouldn’t notice the difference this Korean look alike too much

Ahhhhhhh. This just changed everything. We loved part 1 because of the natural chemistry between the actors. I can’t believe they changed her. I wish they would bring back original “Filthy” Mu-Deok 😆

I just started to watch this series, alchemy of souls, and I really like it. This is the very first foreign series I’ve watched. But I’m so disappointed that Jung So-min was not casted for Part 2. She and the leading man had such great chemistry. Can she be re-casted again?

I think it sucks.... SHE made the show, as far as I am concerned... I loved her expressions! I just started watching the second season... and the replacement ... through no fault of her own... simply is a disappointment, as I was looking forward to Jung So-min!! I am not going to bother with the rest of the season... it is just not the same.

Very upset Jung so-min isn’t in part 2, it’s like killing of a lead role and will have a negative impact on part 2. Plus part 2 isn’t in English audio

Wow. I was sooooo looking forward to season 2 but left so underwhelmed. The show really lacking the mudeokgi charisma with all the characters in the show from Jung Uk to the prince. They should have started off from the ending of season 1 instead of 3 years later and then using dialogue to explain what happened before. So strange. And how did the burnt to ashes body of Naksu suddenly become the life body of Buyeong? The story has become too contrived and a bit boring. Re-watching season 1 for the 4th time is still more entertaining

Okay, I really don't get it! Mudok'body was bu-yeon's body...it was Naksu's soul. So if they got the body out...it would be Mudok's body with the original soul which is Bu-yeons...it makes no sense to have Naksu's body with Bu-yeon's soul

Trying to be neutral here but the chemistry between the two leads still not quite there.
Weird to have S1's strong willed Nak Su having amnesia and acting girly/cute. Then again, it shows she has good range, able to pull off a no-nonsense character as well as an innocent wide eyed miss.

Why????? The lead actress was the best. Why would they replace her?!!!

Felt sad that JCM is not returning on Season 2. I hope they will make season 3 and bring her back to life

I dont think i can watch season 2. What were they think by replacing mudoek?

How could they do this,Im so annoyed right now. I just don't understand season 2 ,like how could they take Mu-deok away and she's like my favorite character. I just cant watch this anymore. And i just loved the relationship with Uk and Mu-deok,I just cant see Uk with another character.

Me too!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭

I miss Mu-deok sooooo much😭😭😭😭🤧🤧.BRING HER BACK!!😭😭

I’m not feeling this new girl. This part doesn’t fit her. Part 2 so far is a disappointed. Bring back Jong Su-min. Something about Su-min smile and eyes just make it perfect for me.

Kudos for not getting rid of the character due to loss of actress. I hope American shows will take heed, i.e. walking dead and suits among others. If I'm a fan of a show, it's the characters I'm vested in, not the actors. Thank you!

Maybe too early but I watched part 2 ep 2 recently I miss mudeokkki so much. I can't even watch it anymore. The storyline also frustrating. The feeling I have since s1 .that excitement. Curiosity. All gone like that. Tbh no one can be her (JSM) . I'm sorry for that but for now , bye2 AOS. My number 1 favorite drama disappoint me !

Gosh..it doesn't feel the same without JSM. She had all these facial expressions that I really liked and made her character memorable. I hope it does better later though and perhaps, if season 3 happens, the all powerful ice stone will somehow get JSM back.

Nie nawidzę zmiany Jung So- Min na Go Yoon Jung #!!!!#€%#^@&&#&
Dlatego nie powinno być 2 sezonu...
Tak ja 2 części Moon Lovers...

The drama that leads you on and then STABS you in the heart.sad. very disappointing. Best Korean drama to worst ever!!!!

I love Jung So-min character. The way she played that role and her beauty outshine this new lady. The way she made you think she was a nerd,clueless and ruthless 🤣. She had me thinking she wouldn't fall in love and did. The way she played around the crown prince scene. Hilarious 😂 😃 😄. I'm trying to give the new lead a chance. I new something wasn't right when I seen this lady. Thinking some kind of surgery she done. Then I kept googling names and found out Jung So-min wasn't returning upset me. I hope they do a season 3 and BRING HER BACK. I'm a big fan., however I hate to just stop watching. I'm crushing on Jung So-min. 😆