Prepare your tissues as "Alchemy of Souls" episode 9 might make you cry! In the upcoming episode of the drama, Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook are walking separate paths after being together for so long. Keep on reading for all the details.

'Alchemy of Souls' Episode 9 Highlights Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook's Bittersweet Goodbye

"Alchemy of Souls" episode 9 is a heartache wrapped with humorous and action-filled elements!

This weekend, an impending heartache is coming as Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook's drama releases its latest episode.

Previously, Jang Uk (Lee Jae Wook) conquered the Crown Prince. With his mastered skills, he finally became an official mage of Songrim Jeongjingak.

While the Jang Clan with the Songrim Jeongjingak rejoices, a heartache is about to happen. In the newly published stills of "Alchemy of Souls," Jang Uk wears a robe of a Songrim mage, hinting at his new identity and position.

In the next photo, Jang Uk and Mu Deok (Jung So Min) couldn't hold back their intense emotions as they shared a tight embrace.

Jang Uk continues to give Mu Deok a longing gaze, which the latter reciprocates with the same intensity coupled with a forlorn feeling.

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Despite the heart-fluttering atmosphere surrounding the two, the impending heartache and bittersweet farewell builds anticipation as to what will happen to them during Jang Uk's initiation day.

Catch the next episode of "Alchemy of Souls" this Saturday, July 16 at 9:10 p.m. KST on Netflix!

'Alchemy of Souls' Expected To Record Double Digit Rating

In its fifth week, tvN's fantasy romance drama "Alchemy of Souls" is expected to draw a high score in terms of viewership rating.

While the drama doesn't score anything lower than 5%, the production unit aims to surpass their maintained average of 6%.

Previously, the drama recorded an average rating of 6.8% with its eighth episode, which aired on July 9.

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As Jung So Min and Lee Jae Wook's characters' connection grows deeper, the series is expected to entice more viewers and capture their interest.

On the other hand, the drama maintains its No. 1 spot among all weekend dramas, generating non-stop buzz with its fantastic narrative and actors' performances.

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Written by Elijah Mully.