The Story of Bi Hyeong: Enchanted Master of the Goblin (2025)

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 I've been wrestling with my thoughts on The Story of Bi Hyeong, and it boils down to a classic case of mixed feelings. This drama was, for the most part, an absolute delight, building up a fantastic world and dynamic characters... right up until the final two episodes. It genuinely felt like the screenwriter hit a wall and didn't know how to stick the landing, opting instead to abruptly chop major plot threads. We're left hanging on Geum Bok's attachment to his friends. Why does he still remember them when the established supernatural rules implied he should have forgotten? This crucial point is never clarified. Perhaps the most jarring was the Gil Dal and Ji Gwi relationship. Their intense breakup, fueled by Gil Dal's accusation of betrayal, is completely negated when they reunite as if nothing ever happened. There’s zero explanation, which completely undermines the emotional weight of their conflict. The culmination of these loose ends was an ending that felt less like a finale and more like a cliffhanger desperately setting up a second season. Given the rarity of S2 in the South Korean drama landscape (it's happened, but it's very unusual), it's highly likely we'll never get answers to these frustratingly open questions. Despite the weak conclusion, the drama's greatest strength—and the reason it's still worth watching—is the titular Bi Hyeong. He is easily one of the best supernatural characters I've encountered in a K-drama. Bi Hyeong was a captivating blend of characteristics: handsome yet utterly cute, funny and incredibly intense. He was, for lack of a better phrase, the perfect boyfriend character—charming, devoted, and a compelling force in the story. When it comes to romance, The Story of Bi Hyeong leans heavily into cute territory rather than sexy. The physical intimacy between Bi Hyeong and Geum Bok is limited to sweet kisses, which, while few, were handled beautifully and felt genuine. Even the supposedly "sexier" secondary couple, Gil Dal and Ji Gwi, offered almost no sizzle. Ultimately, the overall mood is adorable and heartwarming, which isn't a fault at all, but something potential viewers should know: don't tune in expecting intense passion, but rather a focus on genuine affection. The Story of Bi Hyeong is a must-watch for its irresistible main lead and charming romance, delivering a captivating supernatural experience right up until the final stretch. Just be prepared for a frustratingly rushed and inconclusive ending that leaves you wishing for the answers you'll probably never get. HEA. You can watch on GagaOOLala. Heat Level: 3/6.

Heat Level:

1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses

2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles

3/6: full kisses, clothes on

4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on

5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds

6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds