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Cursed since birth and exempt from death, a revenge-driven immortal sets out on a quest to reclaim his soul and end a 600-year-old vendetta.
A curse spanning six centuries transforms a human into a monstrous creature, Bulgasal, unable to die but cursed with eternal suffering. He hunts down the one who caused his transformation and is now a human, seeking revenge. However, his path crosses with a woman who remembers her past lives and is destined to end his immortality, leading to a complex and tragic romance.
Bulgasal: Immortal Souls received generally positive reviews, praised for its unique premise, dark fantasy elements, and strong performances. While some found the pacing occasionally slow, its intricate mythology and emotional depth were highlighted as major strengths. The series garnered attention for its visual storytelling and atmospheric horror.
Praised for its dark fantasy themes and intriguing mythological backstory.
Lauded for the compelling performances of its lead actors, particularly Lee Jin-wook.
Appreciated for its visually striking aesthetic and atmospheric horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely aggregated for this specific series, but general sentiment from streaming platform comments and forums indicates appreciation for its unique Korean fantasy narrative and emotional storytelling, despite some finding the plot intricate.
The concept of 'Bulgasal' is a mythical creature from Korean folklore that cannot be killed by human hands, often depicted as a flesh-eating monster or a metal-eating creature, but the series reimagines it as an immortal being cursed to suffer eternal life.
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The insane amount of plot conveniences ruined the drama and killed even the slightest potential it might had which made the writing seems abysmal. Not only it was stupid with every step along the way but it also removed the tension with any...