7 Shows Like Bulgasal: Immortal Souls You Must See – The epic fantasy Kdrama ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls,’ created by Kim Je-Hyeon and Kim Young-Kyu, is a visual feast. Dan Hwal, the cursed youngster who fulfils his fate by becoming Bulgasal, is at the centre of the dark and dreamy storey. He lives for 600 years in order to wreak vengeance on the killer of his wife and child, but his life is turned upside down after discovering the entire narrative.
The series covers themes such as rebirth, karma, retribution, and unrequited love, while the great production value makes for an enjoyable viewing experience. If you’re looking for similar productions, we have a few recommendations. Most of these shows related to ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls’ are available on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime.
7. Abyss (2019)
‘Abyss,’ a Studio Dragon original Kdrama penned by Moon Soo-Yeon, depicts a slow-burning mystery based on a mix-up of false identities. Go Se-Yeon, the prosecutor’s lawyer, and Cha Min, the sole heir to a massive corporate empire, have been lifetime friends. Both were killed in separate accidents. However, when the heavenly body Abyss resurrects them in other bodies, the couple must decipher the magical enigma, which may or may not be related to their previous incarnations.
Following its release in 2019, the series received mediocre viewership but received great and lofty appreciation from fans and followers. If, after ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls,’ you’re seeking for another series where prophecies and divinity play a prominent role, this is a show that will pique your interest.
6. Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me (2017-2018)
The fantasy romance Kdrama ‘Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me,’ created by KBS Drama Production and written by Kim In-Yeong, portrays a tragic love storey that spans two centuries. Now, if a Kdrama spans two centuries, there are likely to be some deaths and rebirths. Moon Soo-ho and Jung Hae-love Ra’s tale is shown in the series.
Moon Soo-ho, a gentlemanly and charming business mogul, unknowingly creates trouble for his sweetheart. Meanwhile, he may be unaware of Jung Hae-terrible Ra’s past as a travel agent who has never travelled due to her low financial status. With only a few characters, the storey conjures a world of simmering intrigue. If you’re seeking for more shows on the rebirth concept following ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls,’ this is a show that will challenge your imagination.
5. Hotel del Luna (2019)
‘Hotel del Luna,’ created by the dynamic team Hong Jung-Eun and Hong Mi-ran, is a dark fantasy programme centred on the eccentric residents of the namesake macabre hotel. Don’t be fooled by the hotel’s grandiose exterior, which makes it appear to be a regular bed-and-breakfast. The hotel exclusively shelters ghosts and otherworldly spirits, and the lovely hotel owner is a formidable force. She is fated to work as a hotel maid because of a horrific crime she committed millennia ago.
The difficulty is that she can’t remember the act, and she also can’t abandon her responsibilities at the hotel, which are inextricably linked to her soul. Thus begins a drama filled with oddities, gaffes, and a few scares. If the creatures in ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls’ frighten you, this is a series you should check out.
4. Outlander (2014-)
‘Outlander,’ created by Ronald D. Moore and based on Diana Gabaldon’s homonyms novel series, is a historical epic saga that oozes sentiments of romance and revolutionary intrigue. Claire Beauchamp Randall, a WWII veteran nurse, becomes embroiled in an intergenerational saga of love and struggle.
She travels back in time to meet and fall in love with Jamie Fraser, a Scottish Highlander. The sex scenes are intriguing, and the Jacobean Rising backdrop creates for a thrilling epic drama with enough historical intrigue to enchant viewers. If you’re seeking for a storey that alternates between the past and the present, similar to ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls,’ this is a series you can rely on.
3. My Love From the Star (2013-2014)
The fantasy rom-com Kdrama series ‘My Love From the Star,’ created by Moon Bo-mi and Park Ji-Eun, manages to stay grounded despite its premise of extraterrestrial attraction. Do Min-Joon, an alien, descended on Earth for an evening stroll during the Joseon dynasty time. He did, however, miss the return transport while rescuing a woman called Seo Yi-Hwa from a cliff. In consequence, he gets stranded on Earth as an ageless being for four centuries, changing his identity every decade.
The series was highly popular in mainland China, and there was even a debate about its creative origins. This series, like ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls,’ recounts a love-hate relationship, and if you’re seeking for anything similar, this superbly crafted programme is a must-see.
2. The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016-2017)
‘The Legend of the Blue Sea,’ directed by Park Young-soo and based on a narrative collected by Joseon era folklore scholar Yu Mong-in, is a rich and dreamy fantasy rom-com series. The tumultuous storey follows a con artist who kidnaps a mermaid. The storey, which is based on the themes of fate, reincarnation, and unrequited love, follows the intertwined lives of two lovers from separate realms.
Their contemporary relationship reflects on the parallel Joseon era storey, creating historical intrigue. The storey is based on Korean mythology and combines fiction and fantasy. If you’re seeking for another show that draws extensively from local folklore after ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls,’ this is the one to watch.
1. Goblin (2016-2017)
The fantasy romance Kdrama ‘Goblin’ (alternatively ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’) created by Studio Dragon and authored by Kim Eun-sook is one of the most successful Kdramas to have ever descended on Korean television. The plot centres around military general Kim Shin, who is accused of a horrible crime.
The Almighty curses him to be immortal after the horrible crime, and he must bear the agony of his loved ones dying again and over again. He lives until the current day, where he becomes the titular goblin. Ji Eun-Tak inadvertently summons the goblin, and their fates become intertwined. If you’re seeking for another show that chronicles a myth from the Goryeo era to watch after ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls,’ this is a must-see.