A Genie, Three Wishes, and One Emotional Ice Queen
Imagine a thousand-year-old genie with a devil-may-care attitude. Now pair him with a modern woman who’s shut off all her emotions. That’s the starting point of Netflix’s newest fantasy rom-com, ‘Ask the Stars for a Wish’, dropping October 3. The series reunites Kim Woo Bin and Bae Suzy for the first time in nine years—and yes, the sparks definitely fly.
The Fantasy Plot With a Dark Gamble
Written by hit screenwriter Kim Eun Sook (of Mr. Sunshine and The Glory fame), the drama centers around Genie (Kim Woo Bin), an ancient magical being who offers three wishes… at a cost. His newest master, Gayeon (Bae Suzy), isn’t buying it. Emotionless and guarded, she’s more annoyed than enchanted by the genie’s flashy tricks.
That is, until she proposes a risky game: a best-of-five bet that could decide life or death. If Genie proves that “all humans eventually fall,” Gayeon agrees to tell him all her wishes—and yes, even let him take her life. No pressure at all, right?
From Mortal Enemies to Magical Chemistry
The newly released trailer doesn’t skimp on drama or seduction. One minute the leads are pushing each other off rooftops, the next they’re sharing a sizzling kiss and waltzing through time and space. The emotional whiplash is real—and fans are loving it.
Enter another twist: Suhyun (Noh Sang Hyun), an angel of death, re-emerges after a millennium, casting suspicion on Gayeon’s wish and Genie’s true intentions. And yes, someone cries, someone rages, and we’re left wondering what the final wish will really cost.
Behind the Script: Moral Dilemmas Meet Magical Romance
According to Kim Eun Sook, the show isn’t just sparkly magic and witty banter. “‘Ask the Stars for a Wish’ dives into temptation, dreams, and the complicated hearts of those who dare to wish,” she says. And with a supporting cast of other wish-makers holding their own lamps, there’s more than one story ready to blow up our screens.
Is This the Next K-Drama Obsession?
If you loved shows like Doom at Your Service or Goblin, think of this as their slightly dark, wonderfully chaotic cousin. Between the moral stakes, the enemies-to-lovers chemistry, and the Netflix-level visuals, ‘Ask the Stars for a Wish’ is launching itself straight into your weekend binge list. Wishes granted, drama served.
