Will Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy’s Genie, Make a Wish rewrite their tragic Uncontrollably Fond fate? See first photos

The last time we saw Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy, it was for their show Uncontrollably Fond and we were shedding several tears. Well, there’s chance for the couple to change those memories, as they’re reunited in Netflix’s highly anticipated original series, Genie, Make a Wish!

Fans are really hoping it’s as quirky and funny as it sounds; they still haven’t recovered from the 2016 drama Uncontrollably Fond, where Woo-bin and Bae Suzy’s love story hit a rather sad ending. Nevertheless the plot summary sounds promising:  The story follows (Woo-bin), a genie who awakens after a thousand years, only to find himself bound to Ka Young (Suzy), a woman struggling with emotional detachment. Trapped in a life dictated by her grandmother’s rigid expectations and her own routines, Ka Young’s world is turned upside down when she becomes Jinn’s reluctant master. As they clash over three wishes, their journey unfolds into a heartfelt romantic comedy.

Needless to say, fans are already making new edits, and having a field day on social media, re-imagining the character's story arcs from the 2016 show.

Written by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Eun-sook (Heirs, The Glory), the series has already created buzz, especially as it marks Kim Woo Bin and Suzy’s much-anticipated reunion.  Joining the cast are Ahn Eun Jin as the enigmatic Mi Joo, Noh Sang-hyun as Soo Hyun, a wealthy building owner with hidden motives, and Go Kyu Pil as Sayyid, Jinn’s fiercely loyal companion in the form of a black jaguar. Lee Joo Young completes the ensemble as Min Ji, Ka Young’s only friend, adding further intrigue to the story.

Genie, Make a Wish is set to premiere in the fourth quarter of 2025, on Netflix.