Shows Like Alchemy of Souls

Loved Alchemy of Souls? These picks share the same story DNA — same tropes, same emotional beats, same kind of show.

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Arthdal Chronicles

32% match
18 eps tvN Fantasy Historical Drama

In the ancient land of Arth, warring tribes, prophesied heroes, and political power struggles play out on an epic scale. Eun-seom, born under a cursed star, rises from slavery to l…

Like Alchemy of Souls, it leans hard into chosen one. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same epic and adventurous energy throughout.

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Gu Family Book

30% match
24 eps MBC Historical Fantasy Romance

The son of a legendary nine-tailed fox who was betrayed by humans grows up hiding his supernatural nature in the Joseon period, longing for the mythical book that will make him hum…

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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40 eps MBC Historical Action Drama

A Joseon crown prince, forced to wear a mask to survive a conspiracy that controls the water supply, must outwit a powerful merchant guild monopolising the nation's most essential …

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same epic and romantic energy throughout.

20 eps KBS2 Historical Romance Action

A fierce Goguryeo princess raised as an assassin infiltrates enemy territory disguised as a commoner — and finds unexpected peace with a humble general's son who wants nothing to d…

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same epic and romantic energy throughout.

30 eps MBC Historical Action Drama

The legendary story of Gil Dong, a man born with supernatural strength to a slave mother, who rises from oppressed commoner to folk hero — robbing from corrupt nobles to give to th…

If you loved Alchemy of Souls's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same epic and adventurous energy throughout.

Mr. Sunshine

27% match
24 eps tvN Historical Romance Action

A Korean boy born into slavery escapes to America, returns as a US Marine captain, and falls for a noblewoman fighting for independence.

If you loved Alchemy of Souls's love story the world is determined to crush — which only makes it burn hotter, Mr. Sunshine delivers exactly that. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same epic and romantic energy throughout.

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24 eps MBC Historical Romance Fantasy

A medieval general travels forward in time to bring a modern Korean doctor back to Goryeo to save the queen — and falls in love with her. A time-travel historical romance that uses…

Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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12 eps MBC Historical Romance Fantasy

Crown Prince Sajo Hyun has been locked away his entire life due to a prophecy that the person who sees his face will die — but the bloodthirsty alter-ego that emerges when he loses…

Both are built around characters making devastating sacrifices for people they love — and the aftermath. The pacing is romantically charged — the tension is everywhere, even when nothing's happening.

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20 eps SBS Historical Romance Drama

A modern woman is transported to the Goryeo Dynasty and gets entangled with warring princes.

Both are built around questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same epic and romantic energy throughout.

Island

25% match
12 eps tvN / Amazon Prime Fantasy Action Romance

Won Mi-ho, a heiress with a cheerful exterior and a past full of mysterious tragedy, is exiled to Jeju Island as a schoolteacher. There she meets Ban, a legendary exorcist who has …

Like Alchemy of Souls, it leans hard into chosen one. At its core, it's about questions of who you really are under the person you've been told to be. Same epic and romantic energy throughout.

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Shows Like Alchemy of Souls: FAQ

What dramas are most similar to Alchemy of Souls?

The closest match to Alchemy of Souls is Arthdal Chronicles, scoring 32% on DramaMatch. You should also check Gu Family Book.

Is there a show like Alchemy of Souls I can watch next?

DramaMatch found 10 shows with the same story DNA as Alchemy of Souls. Top picks: Arthdal Chronicles, Gu Family Book, Ruler: Master of the Mask.

Where can I watch dramas like Alchemy of Souls?

Dramas similar to Alchemy of Souls are available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. DramaMatch lists the exact streaming platform for each recommendation.

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