Christmas might have been months ago, but Tis still the Season to be jolly. There is only one explanation for this triumph, and it is the exciting list of K-dramas lined up for the summer of 2022. If watching K-dramas is how you wish to spend your hot girl summer, then we’ve got you covered! 2022 has already kickstarted with some wild Korean dramas, but the best is yet to come as we wait for all of these to unveil themselves. Let us dive deep into the psychological thriller of ‘The Sound of Magic’ and its characters.
We’ll be honest, it took us five tries to get the name of the drama right, but we were completely sold when we learned what it meant and its significance to the drama. The Korean name of ‘The Sound of Magic’ is Annarasumanara. It roughly translates to how the English would use the magical words Abracadabra. As the English title -The Sound of Magic-suggests, the drama contains certain elements from the magical realm. Hence, we think that the Korean title is a perfect fit! This mesmerizing drama is sure to transport its viewers to another world far from reality. The K-drama is an adaptation of the Naver webtoon titled Annasumanara. The manhwa contains a unique art style, and we urge every one of you to give this masterpiece a read!
A Sneak-Peek Into Annarasumanara
‘The Sound of Magic’ is a drama that is heavy with emotion. Some of the themes in the drama go deeper than the simple elements of magic and love. It explores many emotions such as grief, adulting, love, trauma, and anger in its course of trying to uncover the meaning of life. It contains many aspects that will force the viewers to introspect on these various life-changing issues.
The drama begins with the story of a high school girl who was orphaned at a very young age. She struggles to get through every day and cannot wait to grow up. Irrespective of her pain and suffering, she remains the brightest student in her class. Rivaling her is Na Il Deung, her classmate with an elongated head and handsome face. The drama shows how they chance upon an abandoned amusement park and slowly witness their lives changing.
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The Importance Of Symbols In ‘The Sound of Magic’
‘The Sound of Magic’ is loaded with symbolism and meanings that are more than what meets the eye. Some of these symbols include butterflies, the amusement park, and the magician himself! The official webtoon is written by Ha Il Kwon. The manhwa is also deemed to explain a lot of its themes by way of metaphors. For instance, the author refers to a specific asphalt road in which the characters are entrapped. Most of the traits exhibited by the characters and the symbols are used to depict the pain and suffering of growing up in complicated households.
The Lead Cast Of ‘The Sound of Magic’
Conveying these emotions in the drama are some of the well-known names in the industry, such as Ji Chang Wook, infamous for his brilliant performances in dramas like Healer, Suspicious Partner, and The K2. He plays the role of the enchanting magician in ‘The Sound of Magic’. Co-starring him is the number one Hwang In Yeop, who plays the role of the number one student Na Il Deung. Hwang In Yeop rose to fame after his appearance in dramas like True Beauty and 18 Again. Lastly, the spotlight of the drama is shone upon Choi Sung Eun, who portrays Yoon Ah Hee. She is known for her roles in the dramas Startup and Beyond Evil. Therefore, let us dive right into the various characters in ‘The Sound of Magic’!
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Yoon Ah Hee
The first character under analysis is the protagonist of the story, Yoon Ah Hee. Choi Sung Eun has delivered this role with utmost finesse. Her name translates to ‘child,’ and she exhibits childlike traits throughout the drama. She is damaged from within because her parents abandoned her with her sister. However, since Ah Hee is the elder sibling, the responsibility of her sister falls upon her. She carries this burden and trauma with her as she tries to remain alive every day. Ah-Hee longs to escape the struggles and settle in life like a normal adult.
Ah-Hee devotes herself to excel in her academics in hopes of earning a decent job. Her family condition has led her never to trust anyone easily. She is deeply hurt by her father’s actions which do not allow her to accept anyone easily. That is until she encounters the magician. Initially, she resists his company as well. Alas, will he prove to be successful in healing Yoon Ah-Hee and allowing her to embrace the beauty of this world?
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Na il Deung
Na Il Deung is perhaps the most well-written character in the drama who is sure to leave a deep impression on every viewer’s heart. Owing to the nature of his elongated head and blank expressions, Hwang In Yeop is a perfect fit for the role. He is tied to his parent’s expectations of his life and struggles every day to keep on par with them. He lives a life where his future is predetermined by his wealthy parents and strives to be perfect. However, he slowly finds himself catching feelings for his classmate Yoon Ah Hee.
This marks the beginning of his series of realizations and changes. Il Deung is a young boy with a handsome face and wealthy background. However, he does not begin to count his blessings until his encounter with Yoon Ah Hee. Will he succeed in pursuing his relationship with the mysterious Yoon Ah Hee? What role will the magician play in catalyzing this process? Watch ‘The Sound of Magic’ to find out!
The Magician
The magician is the focal point of the story. He is a mature young man who becomes responsible for bringing about the changes in the lives of the youngsters. There is not much revealed about his character and traits. He is the most mysterious character in the show, and we are very excited to see what life lessons he will bring to the drama. His role demands someone who is grim and mature. Thus, Ji Chang Wook steps in to take control and give life to the magician.
At first, Yoon Ah Hee revers the magician and does not give in easily. However, she slowly starts to understand his intentions and finds solace in his words. Eventually, she opens up and starts to live her childhood dreams. However, to answer the questions of how the magician achieves this? and how can everyone apply these lessons to their own lives? Watch ‘The sound of Magic’ on May 6th, 2022!
Where To Watch ‘The Sound of Magic’?
“The Sound of Magic’ will release on May 6th, 2022. It is the most highly anticipated drama of 2022. It will be available to stream on Netflix, with a new episode airing every Friday. Subsequently, fans across the world have started rolling out theories and are excited to see what the drama has to offer. The posters alone were enough for us to hop onto the train. Consequently, we are sure that the journey will be an emotional roller coaster ride.
In addition to this, the director of ‘The Sound of Magic’ is extremely talented. It is directed by Kim Seong Yoon, who was responsible for the masterpiece Itaewon class. It is no doubt that he will succeed in bringing out the true essence of this manhwa and doing justice to the wonderful story of ‘The Sound of Magic’. At the end of the day, the message from the drama is loud and clear – it is a quest to uncover the meaning of LIFE. Prepare yourself for a drama like never before, and be sure to let us know what you think!
Furthermore, those interested to read the manhwa can find a translated version of the webtoon here!
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