According to Xports news, Netflix's highly anticipated fantasy romance comedy "Genie, Make a wish" was released right on the occasion of the long-standing Chuseok holiday in Korea, but the audience's reaction was mixed.
While some viewers praised the drama for being light and addictive, others frankly said they "cancelled the drama after episode 1" because of its childish dialogue and bland humor.
The film was highly anticipated before airing
"O my god, wish to go" tells the story of the mysterious light god Iblis (Kim Woo Bin), who wakes up from a thousand-year sleep to give 3 wishes that change the life of Ga Young (Suzy), a cold, insensitive girl with social disorder.
The film combines elements of ky vong, romance and humor throughout 13 episodes, and was widely promoted by Netflix as one of the most important Korean films of the platform in the second half of 2025.
The expectation is especially high because the film is written by famous screenwriter Kim Eun Sook - the "mother" of a series of hit works such as "Secret Garden", "Lord's qualities", "The inheritors", "The fate of the Sun", "Goblin", "Lord of the Sun".
The film stars Kim Woo Bin and Bae Suzy, two of the most beloved actors in Korea. In addition, the work features famous supporting actors and guest actors such as Ahn Eun Jin, Noh Sang Hyun, Daniel Henney, Song Hye Kyo, Kim Ji Hoon...
The release right at the start of the 7-day Chuseok holiday in Korea also creates an advantage in terms of potential audiences.
Mixed reviews
According to Xports news, "Oh my gosh, let's go" caused mixed reactions online. Some viewers were disappointed, saying that the film was "too childish", "not humorous" and "difficult to watch".
Many people commented: "I expected more but left it unfinished in the middle", "I didn't even watch the first episode because it was too bland", "Suzy's performance has not improved at all"...
In contrast, others praised the film for its comfort and attractive image.
"It's perfect for killing time", "It's like a Suzy photo book - I can't stop watching", "This is the most entertaining film I've ever watched recently" - some comments praised the work.
However, on social networks and online communities in Korea, in general, the audience's feelings tend to be negative rather than positive.
Challenges in the production process
Before its release, "The Light of the World, uoc di" encountered problems in the production process, which may have led to mixed reviews.
Initially, the film was directed by Lee Byung Hun. But the project underwent a major change when director Ahn Gil Ho of "The Glory" participated in completing the second half of filming.
As a result, no director attended the official press conference of the film - a rare situation for a famous Korean drama.
This change is also clearly shown in the introduction: Neither Lee Byung Hun nor Ahn Gil Ho are listed as directors in the score. Only Kim Eun Sook appeared as a screenwriter.
In addition, the naming of the lantern god Iblis has caused controversy over religious issues. In Islam, Iblis is the embodiment of the Devil. Therefore, some viewers believe that Kim Woo Bin's character is "devil transformation".
