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Suzy and Kim Woo-bin in 'Genie, Make a Wish.' Photo courtesy of Netflix

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‘We had more fun’: Kim Woo-bin, Suzy on reuniting for 'Genie, Make a Wish'

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759898630748Genie Resize.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Suzy and Kim Woo-bin in &#x27;Genie, Make a Wish.&#x27;<em> Photos courtesy of Netflix</em></span></span></span></div><p>After leaving K-drama fans heartbroken with the bittersweet finale of their romance series “Uncontrollably Fond” in 2016, it’s no surprise that audiences are hoping for a happier ending in Kim Woo-bin and Suzy’s highly anticipated reunion project “Genie, Make a Wish.”</p><p>While no spoilers are being given away, viewers can expect plenty of laughs from the Netflix original series, which trades the duo’s past melodrama for a more lighthearted, comedic vibe.</p><p>“Compared to our previous drama series, not only is the genre of our show romance, there’s also a lot of comedy in it,” Suzy said in an interview with ABS-CBN News ahead of the series’ October 3 premiere on the streaming platform.</p><p>“So there was a lot of back and forth banter, which I really liked. And it was new and something fun for us,” she said when asked how working on “Genie, Make a Wish” differed from “Uncontrollably Fond.”</p><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABl7Hb_XEhdi-qJT"></script><p><strong></strong>This time around, the two leads no longer had to break the ice, having already worked together and formed a friendship.</p><p>“Because the drama series that we had worked on before, it’s a completely different genre to this one so it was something quite new for us,” said Woo-bin, echoing his co-star’s answer. “And because we were already friends, I think we had more fun this time around.”</p><p>Penned by famed K-drama writer Kim Eun-sook, “Genie, Make a Wish” follows Ki Ka-young (Suzy), a woman devoid of emotions who becomes the master of a genie named Iblis (Kim Woo-bin).</p><p>Their story takes a romantic turn as Iblis grants Ka-young three wishes, while she wagers with the lamp spirit on whether humans inevitably give in to corruption.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759898907751Suzy.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Suzy as Ki Ka-young</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759899144153Genie, Make a Wish_FirstLook_2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kim Woo-bin as Iblis</span></span></span>But Suzy clarified that although her character, Ka-young, is often described as psychopathic, “This character is someone who is quite different from the typical psychopath characters.”</div><p>“She is not someone who resorts to crime or scary actions,” the actress said.</p><p>“I focused on the character being uninterested in others, not listening to what others had to say,” she added, explaining her approach in portraying the role.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759898766948Genie2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><strong>Deliberate choice?</strong></div><p>Given the tragic ending of their previous collaboration, it’s natural to wonder whether Suzy and Woo-bin intentionally sought out a lighter project for their reunion. But the two actors clarified that the choice was not deliberate.</p><p>“I wouldn’t say that it was a deliberate or strategic choice that was made. For me, usually, when I read the script and I’m drawn to the character, that’s when I would decide to join the project,” Suzy said.</p><p>“I think our drama series is lovable and romantic, but at the same time, the character is very unique so I was drawn to that,” she added.</p><p>Woo-bin answered: “It’s really about what’s inside it, it’s about the story. I really loved the script when I first read it and I loved this character Genie that the writer had created.”</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759898681010Genie3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Several scenes of &#x27;Genie, Make a Wish&#x27; were filmed in Dubai</span></span></span></div><p>Parts of the drama were also filmed in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, with Woo-bin noting that the series captures the beauty of the city — something viewers can look forward to seeing on screen.</p><p>“I thought that the city’s atmosphere and energy were all very new to me. I was very happy to see that everything that I saw with my own eyes and felt in my heart, it’s all reflected in our drama series,” the actor said.</p><p>“The people in Dubai are also so supportive of our filming process so I’m grateful for that.”</p>

<p>Working on Netflix’s 'Genie, Make a Wish' was a fresh and enjoyable experience for actors Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, who reunite for this romantic comedy.</p>

Working on Netflix’s 'Genie, Make a Wish' was a fresh and enjoyable experience for actors Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, who reunite for this romantic comedy.