The Sound of Magic
{{short description|2022 South Korean Netflix TV series}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| image = The Sound of Magic.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| native_name = {{Infobox Korean television name|hangul=안나라수마나라|rr=Annarasumanara}}
| genre = {{ubl|Musical|Fantasy|Coming of Age}}
| based_on = {{based on|Webtoon Annarasumanara|Ha Il-kwon}}
| developer = Netflix
| creator =
| writer = Kim Min-jeong
| director = Kim Seong-yoon
| creative_director =
| starring = {{ubl|Ji Chang-wook||Choi Sung-eun|Hwang In-youp}}
| country = South Korea
| language = Korean
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
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| camera = Multi camera
| runtime = 62–77 minutes
| company = {{ubl|SLL{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003050479|script-title=ko:'안나라수마나라' OST 발매 D-2, 전곡 프리뷰 영상 공개|author=Kim Soo-jin|work=Star News|via=Naver|date=May 4, 2022|access-date=May 6, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823214543/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003050479|url-status=live}}|Zium Content}}
| budget =
| network = Netflix
| released = {{Start date|2022|5|6}}
}}
The Sound of Magic ({{Korean|안나라수마나라|| Annarasumanara||}}) is a 2022 South Korean television series based on the Naver webtoon Annarasumanara{{efn|The title "Annarasumanara" refers to an invented Korean word for "Abracadabra".{{cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-making-of-the-sound-of-magic-featurette|author=Lim Hyo Sun|title='The Sound of Magic' Cast and Director Reveal What to Expect in Musical K-drama|publisher=Tudum|via=www.netflix.com|date=May 9, 2022|access-date=May 12, 2022|language=ko}}}} by Ha Il-kwon. It is directed by Kim Seong-yoon, written by Kim Min-jeong, and starring Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, and Hwang In-youp.{{Cite web|url=https://about.netflix.com/en/news/the-sound-of-magic-confirmed-with-ji-chang-wook-choi-sung-eun-and-hwang-in|title=THE SOUND OF MAGIC CONFIRMED WITH JI CHANG-WOOK, CHOI SUNG-EUN and HWANG IN-YOUP JOINING THE CAST|access-date=May 28, 2021|website=Netflix|date=April 14, 2021|language=en|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823214612/https://about.netflix.com/en/news/the-sound-of-magic-confirmed-with-ji-chang-wook-choi-sung-eun-and-hwang-in|url-status=live}} The series tells the story of a mysterious magician named Ri Eul who suddenly appears in front of Yoon Ah-yi, a girl who lost her dreams, and Na Il-deung, a boy who is forced to dream.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000804443|author=Lee Da-won|script-title=ko:'안나라수마나라' 지창욱·최성은·황인엽, 신비롭다|trans-title='Anna Sumanara' Ji Chang-wook, Choi Eun-eun, Hwang In-yeop, mysterious|publisher=|via=Naver|date=April 7, 2022|access-date=April 12, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823214629/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000804443|url-status=live}} The series was released on May 6, 2022, exclusively by Netflix.{{Cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/076/0003846022 |script-title=ko:[공식] 지창욱 주연..'안나라수마나라' 공개 5월 6일 확정 |trans-title=[Official] Ji Chang-wook's starring... 'Anna Sumanara' will be released on May 6th |author=Moon Ji-yeon |work=Sports Chosun |publisher=Naver |date=March 28, 2022 |access-date=March 28, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=March 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329170132/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/076/0003846022 |url-status=live }}
Synopsis
Yoon Ah-yi, an impoverished student at Sewoon High School, has stopped believing in magic since childhood, and, after significant misfortunes, wishes to grow up faster to escape the stress of her life. She then meets Ri Eul, a magician who wants to remain a child even though he's an adult. After being a frequent visitor of Ri Eul's residence at an abandoned amusement park, Ah-yi's classmate Na Il-deung, a cold and well-off student, starts to spy on her magic lessons and as a result starts to show a liking for Ah-yi and magic. Ah-yi's life changes as she becomes a follower of Ri Eul, once again believing in magic and pursuing her dreams.{{Cite web|url=http://mpop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202104151705124315572_1#a|script-title=ko:지창욱X최성은X황인엽, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 캐스팅(공식)|trans-title=Ji Chang-wook X Choi Seong-eun X Hwang In-yeop cast for Netflix's 'Anna Sumanara' (official)|access-date=May 31, 2021|website=Herald Pop|date=April 15, 2021|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823214546/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202104151705124315572_1#a|url-status=live}}
Cast
=Main=
- Ji Chang-wook as Ri Eul / Ryu Min-hyuk{{cite web|url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/311585|script-title=ko:하일권 웹툰 '안나라수마나라' 넷플릭스 오리지널 된다! 지창욱, 황인엽 캐스팅|trans-title=Hail-kwon webtoon 'Anna Sumanara' becomes Netflix original! Ji Chang-wook, Hwang In-yeop casting|work=iMBC|last=Kim|first=Kyung Hee|date=April 15, 2021|access-date=April 15, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415090255/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/311585|url-status=live}}
- Nam Da-reum as young Ryu{{Cite news|author=Kim So-yeon|date=April 5, 2021|script-title=ko:[단독] '명품 아역' 남다름 '안나라수마나라' 출연 확정|language=ko|trans-title=[Exclusive] 'Luxury child role', 'Annara Sumanara' confirmed to appear|work=The Korea Economic Daily|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2021040584494|access-date=May 28, 2021|archive-date=July 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720050126/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2021040584494|url-status=live}}
: A mysterious magician who lives in an abandoned amusement park. He wants to remain a child even in adulthood.
- Choi Sung-eun as Yoon Ah-yi{{efn|"Ah-yi" literally means "child" in Korean.}}{{Cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003716640?cluid=enter_202104150920_00000006|author=Jo Yoon-seon|script-title=ko:신예 최성은, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 주인공 출연 확정 [공식]|trans-title=Rookie Choi Seong, confirmed to appear in Netflix 'Anna Sumanara' [Official]|work=Sports Chosun|publisher=Naver|date=April 15, 2021|access-date=May 28, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=August 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818025329/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003716640?cluid=enter_202104150920_00000006|url-status=live}}
- Joo Ye-rim as young Yoon
: A high school student that lives alone with her younger sister and wants to grow up sooner than later. She struggles to make a living.
- Hwang In-youp as Na Il-deung{{efn|"Il-deung" literally means "number one" in Korean.}}{{Cite news|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202104160100125560008030&servicedate=20210415|author=Moon Ji-yeon|script-title=ko:[공식] 황인엽, '안나라수마나라' 출연 확정..지창욱과 호흡|trans-title=[Official] Hwang In-yeop confirmed to appear in 'Anna Sumanara'... Breathing with Ji Chang-wook|work=Sports Chosun|date=April 15, 2021|access-date=May 28, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=October 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020210726/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202104160100125560008030&servicedate=20210415|url-status=live}}
- Choi Seung-hoon as young Na
: A gifted and wealthy high school boy who comes across as cold and silent, and is always immersed in his studies. He is Ah-yi's classmate, and develops a liking towards her. His life and career change after meeting Ri Eul.
=Supporting=
==Yoon Ah-yi's family==
- Jo Han-chul as Yoon Ah-yi's father{{Cite web|title=The Sound of Magic - Cast|url=https://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_The_Sound_of_Magic-cast.html|access-date=May 6, 2022|website=HanCinema|language=en|archive-date=May 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506202116/https://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_The_Sound_of_Magic-cast.html|url-status=live}}
- Hong Jung-min as Yoon Yoo-yi, Yoon Ah-yi's younger sister
==Na Il-deung's family==
- Yoo Jae-myung as Na Il-deung's father Na Ji-man {{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=396&aid=0000591464|author=Jeong Ga-young|script-title=ko:[단독] 유재명, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 출연…황인엽 아버지 된다|trans-title=[Exclusive] Yoo Jae-myung to appear in Netflix's 'Anna Sumanara'... Hwang In-yeop becomes father|work=Sportsworld|via=Naver|date=September 8, 2021|access-date=September 8, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823214641/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=396&aid=0000591464|url-status=live}}
- Kim Hye-eun as Na Il-deung's mother
==Sewoon High School==
- Ji Hye-won as Baek Ha-na, classmate of Yoon Ah-yi and Na Il-deung{{Cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/410/0000866395 |script-title=ko:지혜원, '안나라수마나라' 출연…황인엽·최성은과 호흡 |trans-title=Ji-won Ji to appear in 'Anna Sumanara'... Breathing with Hwang In-yeop and Choi Eun-eun |author=Son Ji-na|work=MK Sports|publisher=Naver|date=May 9, 2022|access-date=May 9, 2022|language=ko}}
- Kim Bo-yoon as Kim So-hee, classmate of Yoon Ah-yi and Na Il-deung{{Cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/312/0000545838 |script-title=ko:김보윤, 탁월한 연기력+소화력으로 '안나라수마나라' 재미 높였다 |trans-title=Bo-yoon Kim, excellent acting skills + digestion power 'Anna Sumanara' fun increased |author=Lee Jun-hyun |work=Ten Asia|publisher=Naver|date=May 9, 2022|access-date=May 9, 2022|language=ko}}
- Oh So-hyun as Seo Ha-yoon, classmate of Yoon Ah-yi and Na Il-deung
- Lim Ki-hong as homeroom teacher Li Ki-hong
==Others==
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Kim Doo-shik. Owner of supermarket Nice-on.
- Choi Young-joon as Detective Kim{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000811993|author=Son Bong-seok|script-title=ko:'흥행 부적' 배우 최영준, OTT 넷플릭스 시리즈 '안나라수마나라' 출연|trans-title='Business Charm' Actor Choi Young-jun to appear in OTT Netflix series 'Anna Sumanara'|publisher=Sports Trend|via=Naver|date=May 10, 2022|access-date=May 10, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823215557/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000811993|url-status=live}}
- Kim Bada as Detective Park{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000046367|author=Park Jae-hwan|script-title=ko:김바다, '안나라수마나라' 리을을 쫓는 박 경사|trans-title=Kim Bada, 'Anna Sumanara' Sergeant Park chasing Lee Eul|publisher=KBS Entertainment|via=Naver|date=May 6, 2022|access-date=May 6, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823215615/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000046367|url-status=live}}
- Park Ha-na as Min Ji-soo
- Hong Seo-hee as young Min Ji-soo{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=468&aid=0000779634|author=Kim Seon-woo|script-title=ko:신예 홍서희, '안나라수마나라' 캐스팅…꽃길 행보|trans-title=Rookie Hong Seo-hee casts in 'Annarasumanara'... flower path|work=Sports Seoul|publisher=Naver|date=July 20, 2021|access-date=July 20, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823215558/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=468&aid=0000779634|url-status=live}}
- Yoon Sa-bong as Yoon Ah-yi's landlady
- Ryu Kyung-soo as a part-time employee at a convenience store
- Park Seul-gi as Bella, Ri Eul's parrot (voice appearance)
- Woo Mi-hwa as Seo Ha-yeon's Mother.
==Episodes==
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|Title = Do you... believe in magic?
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|DirectedBy = Kim Seong-yoon
|WrittenBy = Kim Min-jeong
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|6}}
|ShortSummary = Yoon Ah-yi, a poor school girl, works part-time and takes care of her younger sister in absence of her bankrupt father. In school she gets to know Na Il-deung, otherwise the best student but beaten in mathematics by Ah-yi. She meets a magician, Ri Eul, at an abandoned amusement park, in whom she finds hope to make her problems disappear.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Don't let me dream any longer
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| NativeTitleLangCode = ko
|DirectedBy = Kim Seong-yoon
|WrittenBy = Kim Min-jeong
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|6}}
|ShortSummary = In school Il-deung approaches Ah-yi for a date. Loan sharks come to Ah-yi's house and demand to know the whereabouts of her father. She is again approached by Il-deung, this time with a proposition for her to score lower marks in a math exam so that he can be the highest rank in exchange for money.
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|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Merry-go-round
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|DirectedBy = Kim Seong-yoon
|WrittenBy = Kim Min-jeong
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|6}}
|ShortSummary = Ah-yi starts learning magic from Ri Eul. Il-deung, becoming curious of her relationship with the magician, follows her to her magic lessons and meets Ri Eul. A photo of Il-deung giving money to Ah-yi gets leaked on an online forum, spreading around the school.
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|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Becoming an adult
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|DirectedBy = Kim Seong-yoon
|WrittenBy = Kim Min-jeong
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|6}}
|ShortSummary = Il-deung's parents and the school make it look like Il-deung gave Ah-yi money out of generosity. The police suspect Ri Eul for a case of a missing student. Ri Eul lets Ah-yi meet her younger self. Baek Ha-na discovers shocking footage from the spy camera she hid in Ri Eul's room.
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Curse of asphalt
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|DirectedBy = Kim Seong-yoon
|WrittenBy = Kim Min-jeong
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|6}}
|ShortSummary = After watching the footage given by Ha-na, Ah-yi still believes in Ri Eul. Il-deung begins to wonder what he really wants to do outside of what his parents want. Ha-na sneaks into the park but gets caught by Ri Eul. Police and Detective Kim arrive at school and question Ah-yi about the magician. The store owner Kim Doo-shik has returned in an aggressive way. Ill-deung gets scolded by his parents and loses control at school.
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|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = The last performance
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|DirectedBy = Kim Seong-yoon
|WrittenBy = Kim Min-jeong
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|ShortSummary = Police and Detective Kim arrive at Ri Eul's residence and arrest him. Ah-yi and Il-deung come to know about the truth of Ri Eul's past. During the investigation, Ri Eul disappears. Later, police find the real culprit.
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Production
=Development=
The series reunited director Kim Seong-yoon and writer Kim Min-jeong who previously worked together in the 2016 drama Love in the Moonlight.{{Cite web|date=July 7, 2020|script-title=ko:[단독] '이태원 클라쓰' 김성윤PD, 넷플릭스 드라마 '안나라수마나라' 연출|trans-title=[Exclusive] 'Itaewon Class' Kim Seong-yun PD, Netflix drama 'Anna Sumanara' Directed|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1296329|access-date=2021-10-01|website=Export News|author=Kim Yu-jin|language=ko|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112011026/http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=April 15, 2021|script-title=ko:하일권 웹툰 '안나라수마나라' 넷플릭스 오리지널 된다! 지창욱, 황인엽 캐스팅|trans-title=Ha Il-kwon's webtoon 'Anna Sumanara' becomes a Netflix original! Casting Ji Chang-wook and Hwang In-yeop|url=http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/311585|access-date=October 1, 2021|website=iMBC|author=Kim Kyung-hee|language=ko|archive-date=April 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415090255/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/311585|url-status=live}} The series was choreographed by Hong Se-jeong of the musicals Phantom and Laughing Man, while illusionist Lee Eun-gyeol served as the magic advisor. Music director Park Seong-il and lyricist Kim Eana were in charge of the music.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-04 |script-title=ko:마술사로 변신한 지창욱, '안나라수마나라' 포스터 눈길 |url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2022040409162921591 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=Star News |language=ko}} Ji Chang-wook practiced magic for three months to play his role.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003600584|author=Yang Yu-jin|script-title=ko:"당신도 믿게될 거예요"…지창욱 '안나라수마나라', 제작기 영상 전격 공개|trans-title="You will believe it too"... Ji Chang-wook's 'Anna Sumanara', production video released|publisher=My Daily|via=Naver|date=May 3, 2022|access-date=May 4, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823215602/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003600584|url-status=live}}
=Casting=
In December 2020, it was announced that Ji Chang-wook was offered the role of the magician in the series.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-01|script-title=ko:지창욱 측 "넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라', 제안 받은 작품 중 하나" [공식]|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020120115480001314?t=20211001110428|access-date=2021-10-01|website=Hankook Ilbo|language=ko-KR|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823220110/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020120115480001314?t=20211001110428|url-status=live}} In the same month, Hwang In-youp was also reported to have been offered the role of Na Il-deung.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-28|script-title=ko:[단독] '여신강림' 황인엽, '안나라수마나라' 주연 물망…대세 행보 잇는다|url=http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20201228504224|access-date=2021-10-01|website=[단독] '여신강림' 황인엽, '안나라수마나라' 주연 물망…대세 행보 잇는다 스포츠월드|language=ko|archive-date=November 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102065647/http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20201228504224|url-status=live}} In February 2021, it was reported that Choi Sung-eun was in talks to appear in the drama as Yoon Ah-yi.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-19|script-title=ko:'시동' 최성은, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 주연[공식]|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/movies/view/2021/02/167531/|access-date=2021-10-01|website=스타투데이|language=ko|archive-date=November 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101205920/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/movies/view/2021/02/167531/|url-status=live}} In April 2021, Netflix officially announced production as well as casting confirmation with Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, and Hwang In-yeop.{{Cite web|title=About Netflix - THE SOUND OF MAGIC CONFIRMED WITH JI CHANG-WOOK, CHOI SUNG-EUN and HWANG IN-YOUP JOINING THE CAST|url=https://about.netflix.com/,%20https://about.netflix.com/en/news/the-sound-of-magic-confirmed-with-ji-chang-wook-choi-sung-eun-and-hwang-in|access-date=2021-10-01|website=About Netflix|language=en|archive-date=November 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102084455/https://about.netflix.com/en/,%20https:/about.netflix.com/en/news/the-sound-of-magic-confirmed-with-ji-chang-wook-choi-sung-eun-and-hwang-in|url-status=dead}}
=Filming=
On July 26, 2021, it was reported that Ji Chang-wook and one of the staff tested positive for COVID-19. As the actor self-quarantined as per protocol, the filming for the series was suspended.{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010628828|author=Kim Ji-eun|script-title=ko:지창욱, 코로나 확진…넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 촬영 중단|trans-title=Ji Chang-wook diagnosed with Corona... Netflix 'Annarasumanara' Filming Suspended|work=Newsis|via=Naver|date=July 26, 2021|access-date=July 26, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=August 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823220112/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010628828|url-status=live}} On August 11, 2021, filming resumed as it was reported that Ji Chang-wook had recovered from COVID-19.{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004454272|author=Jang Woo-young|script-title=ko:[단독] 지창욱, 코로나19 완치...'안나라수마나라' 촬영 복귀|trans-title=[Exclusive] Changwook Ji, fully recovered of COVID-19... Return to filming for 'Anna Sumanara'|work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|publisher=Naver|date=August 11, 2021|access-date=August 11, 2021|language=ko|archive-date=August 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811032643/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004454272|url-status=live}} Filming ended in September 2021.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004971321|script-title=ko:[인터뷰②]김성윤 감독 "지창욱 출연한다는 소식에 놀랐다"|work=Mail Economic Daily|via=Naver|date=May 31, 2022|access-date=June 24, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=June 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624115426/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0004971321|url-status=live}}
Music
The music of this fantasy music drama was composed by music director Park Seong-il and lyrics are by Kim Eana, Seo Dong-seong, and Lee Chi-hoon. The production team worked together to create the music for 18 months. Director Park Seong-il said, "Once the script was completed, I started composing and took singing lessons for the actors during meetings." Praising the enthusiasm and hard work of the actors during the work period, he said, "I recorded every day for over a year. I needed concentration every moment enough to practice like a recording." Choi Sung-eun said, "As singing was a task, I went to the recording studio every day." Ji Chang-wook said that he worked while talking a lot with the production team about "how to express the emotions of the characters at the point where there was transition to the music in the play."{{Cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/movie/article/108/0003046191 |script-title=ko:"지창욱→최성은 매일 녹음"..'안나라수마나라', 음악 작업 비하인드 |trans-title="Ji Chang-wook → Choi Seong-eun recorded every day".. 'Anna Sumanara', behind the music work |author=Kim Na-yeon |work=Star News |publisher=Naver |date=April 20, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=April 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420025837/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/movie/article/108/0003046191 |url-status=live }}
=Soundtrack=
The soundtrack was composed by Park Seong-il on the lyrics of Kim Eana.{{Cite news |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004600890 |script-title=ko:'안나라수마나라', OST 음원 28일 선공개…지창욱X최성은 가창 |trans-title='Anna Sumanara', OST pre-release on the 28th... Ji Chang-wook X Choi Seong-sang |author=Kim Na-yeon |work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}} |publisher=Naver |date=April 26, 2022 |access-date=April 26, 2022 |language=ko |archive-date=April 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426060734/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004600890 |url-status=live }} Aside from Park Seong-il and Kim Eana, the drama's music was also recorded with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-28 |script-title=ko:지창욱·최성은 부른 '안나라수마나라' OST 오늘(28일) 선공개 |url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1568809 |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=www.xportsnews.com |language=ko |archive-date=April 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428001725/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1568809 |url-status=live }} The string recording was done in the second half of 2021 alongside composer Kim Seon Kyong.{{Cite web |title=NEWS |url=https://en.skkimmusic.com/news |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=skkimmusic |language=en |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404032332/https://en.skkimmusic.com/news |url-status=live }}
A pre-released song from the soundtrack titled "Annarasumanara" ({{Korean|아저씨. 마술을 믿으세요?|lit=Mister, Do You Believe in Magic?}}), rendered by Ji Chang-wook and Choi Sung-eun was released by Vlending Co., Ltd, on April 28, 2022. The full soundtrack was officially released simultaneously with the worldwide release of the series on May 6.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001440954|author=Kim Ye-na|script-title=ko:지창욱·최성은 부른 '안나라수마나라' OST 오늘(28일) 선공개|trans-title=OST of 'Anna Sumanara' sung by Ji Chang-wook and Choi Seong-eun today (28th) pre-release|publisher=sports news|via=Naver|date=April 28, 2022|access-date=April 28, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=April 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428001526/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/311/0001440954|url-status=live}}
==Tracklist==
{{Infobox album
| name = The Sound of Magic
| type = soundtrack
| artist =
| released = {{Start date|2022|05|06}}
| genre = Soundtrack
| length =
| language = {{hlist|Korean|English}}
| label = Vlending
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Disc 1{{Cite web|script-title=ko:안나라수마나라 OST|trans-title=Anna Sumanara OST|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10944596|via=Melon|publisher=Vlending|date=May 6, 2022|access-date=May 6, 2022|archive-date=June 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603090120/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10944596|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=The Sound of Magic (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) - Single|url=https://music.apple.com/album/the-sound-of-magic-soundtrack-from-the-netflix-series/1622319245|via=Apple Music|publisher=Vlending|date=May 6, 2022|access-date=May 6, 2022|archive-date=May 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526220310/https://music.apple.com/album/the-sound-of-magic-soundtrack-from-the-netflix-series/1622319245|url-status=dead}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = Magic In You
| lyrics1 = Kim Eana
| music1 = Park Seong-il
| extra1 = {{hlist|Ji Chang-wook|Sondia|Ye.Z|Lee Yeseul}}
| length1 = 3:03
| title2 = My Dream Family
| note2 = {{lang|ko|꿈꾸는 나의 집}}
| lyrics2 = Seo Dong-seong
| music2 = Park Seong-il
| extra2 = Choi Sung-eun
| length2 = 3:16
| title3 = Do You Believe In Magic?
| note3 = {{lang|ko|당신 마술을 믿습니까?}}
| lyrics3 = Kim Eana
| music3 = Park Seong-il
| extra3 = Ji Chang-wook
| length3 = 4:19
| title4 = Don't Make Me Dream
| note4 = {{lang|ko|나를 꿈꾸게 하지 마세요}}
| lyrics4 = Kim Eana
| music4 = Park Seong-il
| extra4 = {{hlist|Ji Chang-wook|Choi Sung-eun}}
| length4 = 2:59
| title5 = I Mean It
| note5 = {{lang|ko|진지해 지금}}
| lyrics5 = Kim Eana
| music5 = Park Seong-il
| extra5 = Hwang In-youp
| length5 = 2:15
| title6 = Merry-Go-Round
| note6 = {{lang|ko|회전목마}}
| lyrics6 = Kim Eana
| music6 = Park Seong-il
| extra6 = {{hlist|Ji Chang-wook|Choi Sung-eun}}
| length6 = 3:35
| title7 = A Curse of Asphalt
| note7 = {{lang|ko|아스팔트의 저주}}
| lyrics7 = Seo Dong-seong
| music7 = Park Seong-il
| extra7 = Ji Chang-wook
| length7 = 3:26
| title8 = Have A Good Night
| note8 = {{lang|ko|잘자}}
| lyrics8 = Seo Dong-seong
| music8 = Park Seong-il
| extra8 = {{hlist|Choi Sung-eun|Hong Jung-min}}
| length8 = 4:08
| title9 = Consolation
| note9 = {{lang|ko|위로}}
| lyrics9 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-seong|Seo Yi-jun}}
| music9 = Park Seong-il
| extra9 = Choi Sung-eun
| length9 = 2:25
| title10 = I, As A Grown Up Or A Child
| note10 = {{lang|ko|어른과 아이}}
| lyrics10 = Kim Eana
| music10 = Park Seong-il
| extra10 = Choi Sung-eun
| length10 = 3:45
| title11 = Annarasumanara
| note11 = {{lang|ko|아저씨. 마술을 믿으세요?}}
| lyrics11 = Kim Eana
| music11 = Park Seong-il
| extra11 = {{hlist|Ji Chang-wook|Choi Sung-eun}}
| length11 = 3:37
| title12 = Fantasy
| lyrics12 = Lee Chi-hoon
| music12 = Park Seong-il
| extra12 = Various Artists
| length12 = 3:13
| title13 = A Curse of Asphalt
| note13 = Demo Ver.
| lyrics13 = Zach Holmes
| music13 = Park Seong-il
| extra13 = Zach Holmes
| length13 = 3:32
| title14 = I Mean It
| note14 = Album Ver.
| lyrics14 = Kim Eana
| music14 = Park Seong-il
| extra14 = Hwang In-youp
| length14 = 3:26
| title15 = Fantasy
| note15 = English Band Ver.
| lyrics15 = Lee Chi-hoon
| music15 = Park Seong-il
| extra15 = {{hlist|Sondia|Namjong}}
| length15 = 3:25
| title16 = Merry-Go-Round
| note16 = Demo Ver.
| lyrics16 = Kim Eana
| music16 = Park Seong-il
| extra16 = {{hlist|Sondia|Namjong}}
| length16 = 3:32
| title17 = Annarasumanara
| note17 = Demo Ver.
| lyrics17 = Kim Eana
| music17 = Park Seong-il
| extra17 = {{hlist|Sondia|Namjong}}
| length17 = 3:37
| title18 = Fantasy
| note18 = Korean Band Ver.
| lyrics18 = Lee Chi-hoon
| music18 = Park Seong-il
| extra18 = {{hlist|Sondia|Namjong}}
| length18 = 3:25
| total_length = 60:58
}}
Reception
=Audience response=
The Sound of Magic was ranked 7th globally in the Netflix TV shows (Non-English) category, one day after its release.{{Cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/468/0000803506|title=K마술사의 힘? 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 글로벌 7위|trans-title=K Magician's power? Netflix's 'Anna Sumanara' ranks 7th globally|author=Jo Eun-byeol|work=Sports Seoul|publisher=Naver|date=May 8, 2022|access-date=May 8, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=May 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508082152/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/468/0000803506|url-status=live}} On May 11, it ranked no 3 in South Korea, and globally it was at 4th place in the Netflix TV shows (Non-English) category.{{Cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/052/0001738649|title=[Y초점] '안나라수마나라' 넷플 글로벌 4위 껑충...K뮤직 드라마, 새로운 가능성|trans-title=[Focus Y] 'Anna Sumanara' jumps to 4th place on Netflix... K-Music Drama, New Possibilities|author=Lee Yoo-na|work=YTN|publisher=Naver|date=May 13, 2022|access-date=May 13, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=May 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513042446/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/052/0001738649|url-status=live}}
=Critical response=
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating, based on 5 reviews with an average rating of 7.10/10.{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_sound_of_magic/s01|title=The Sound of Magic: Season 1 2022|website=Rotten Tomatoes|publisher=Fandango|access-date=May 11, 2022|archive-date=May 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513234946/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_sound_of_magic/s01|url-status=live}}
Kayti Burt of Paste rated the series 7.3 out of 10 and felt that "lack of narrative clarity keeps The Sound of Magic from becoming something special". Burt appreciated the direction of Kim Seong-yoon and wrote, the "dazzling visuals and the cast's earnest performances (and solid vocals), make for an enjoyable, brief trip around this merry-go-round ride of a story."{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/netflix/the-sound-of-magic-review/|title=The Sound of Magic: Netflix's Fantastical, Musical K-Drama Lacks Narrative Harmony|author=Kayti Burt|website=Paste Magazine|date=May 6, 2022|access-date=May 7, 2022|language=en|archive-date=May 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506154227/https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/netflix/the-sound-of-magic-review/|url-status=live}}
John Serba reviewing for Decider wrote, "The overlong episodes could be nipped and tucked here and there, but The Sound of Magic offers a fine balance of smart and silly." Serba opinion, "Fans of K-stuff will probably love it."{{Cite web|url=https://decider.com/2022/05/09/the-sound-of-magic-netflix-review/|title=Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Sound of Magic' on Netflix, a Korean Series That's a Clever Blend of Romance, Fantasy and Musicals|author=John Serba|website=Decider|date=May 9, 2022|access-date=May 10, 2022|language=en|archive-date=May 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509211115/https://decider.com/2022/05/09/the-sound-of-magic-netflix-review/|url-status=live}} Pierce Conran of the South China Morning Post gave 3 stars out of 5 and criticized the narrative for "surprising lack of characters, locations and even extras." Concluding his review, Conran wrote, "In the end this is a half-baked fable that could have been so much more. It's the sound of magic without the feeling of it."{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3177135/netflix-k-drama-sound-magic-review-fantasy-musical-starring|title=Review: Netflix K-drama The Sound of Magic review: fantasy musical starring Ji Chang-wook and Choi Sung-eun dazzles and frustrates|author=Pierce Conran|website=South China Morning Post|date=May 10, 2022|access-date=May 11, 2022|language=en|archive-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510221625/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3177135/netflix-k-drama-sound-magic-review-fantasy-musical-starring|url-status=live}}
Awards and nominations
Notes
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- {{Production website|url=https://www.sll.co.kr/works/scripted/view/244|lang=ko}}
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- {{IMDb title|tt14460684}}
- {{HanCinema drama|The_Sound_of_Magic}}
- [https://www.webtoons.com/en/drama/annarasumanara/list?title_no=77 Annarasumanara] at Line Webtoon
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