In Genie, Make A Wish Episode 5, it started with Ka Young’s new wish. She wished for her grandmother to become young again. She asked Iblis to make it happen after 72 hours. Ka Young also told her mother that they would go to Hawaii. She even asked her to say to her friends proudly about it.
Meanwhile, one of the souls, Im Seon, appeared. Iblis had to test her to see if humans were still greedy or good. Im Seon became a branch manager 20 years ago. She was rich and powerful now. But she had no time for her family.
She entered her daughter’s room and saw a pregnancy kit. Shocked, she called her daughter and yelled. She said she had sent her for studies, not this. Her daughter shouted back that she wanted to quit college.
Im Seon felt broken. Iblis came and asked if she wanted to return. But Im Seon refused. She said she couldn’t waste this chance and would find a way to make use of it.
Then, the story moved to Ka Young’s grandmother, Pan-Guem. She became young again, played by actress Ahn Eun Ji. Ka Young was shocked. She couldn’t believe her grandmother was once so beautiful.
When Pan-Guem saw her reflection, she fainted in disbelief. Every time she saw the mirror, she fainted again. It was funny and touching at the same time.
A Young Grandmother and a Confused Genie
Irem told Ejilael that Ka Young made her second wish. It was another righteous one. Iblis got nervous. He didn’t know what to do. Every time Ka Young made a pure wish, he lost his purpose. Ejilael came to talk to him. They argued inside the lamp like two brothers fighting.
Soon after, a dog-turned-human appeared. He called Iblis for help. The man was still acting like a dog, biting people who harmed animals. Iblis had turned him into someone who made fake IDs, but his nature stayed the same.
Actor Ji-Hoon appeared as a driver cameo in this scene. The dog-man came out looking sharp in a suit. Yet, his dog habits stayed. He beat bad people and gave money to the poor.
Ka Young’s grandmother was full of energy. She shopped nonstop and enjoyed her youth. Ka Young got tired of her behavior. She made rules for herself. She told her not to pick up calls and to act like someone from Seoul. Her new name was Mi-Ju.
Now, even Pan-Guem knew Iblis was a Genie. She watched him vanish like sand dust. Iblis started working at a Cabbage Patch. He was very happy to get paid in cash and meals daily. His simple excitement made the scene warm.
Soon, a new soul appeared. Sang-Tae, the son of the Gamja-tang shop owner, rubbed the lamp. Iblis came out again. Sang-Tae made his first wish after hitting a deer with his truck at night.
He asked Iblis to bring it back to life. Iblis did. But Sang-Tae got angry. Iblis warned him to make better wishes next time and disappeared.
Old Lovers, New Envy, and Iblis’ Secrets
Later, Iblis found that a new family had moved in nearby. The husband, Jun-U, was Ka Young’s old college friend. They were once in the same dance group. Iblis got jealous and went back to their past. He twisted Jun-U’s leg out of anger.
Now, Jun-U still watched Ka Young. He kept her photos in his office. His obsession hinted that something deeper connected them.
The fourth soul appeared — Bu Gyeong. She worked in a bank and was jealous of Ka Young’s wealth. She rubbed the lamp and made her first wish — to have all the money from Ka Young’s bank account. Iblis granted it.
Ka Young saw the sandglass again. Iblis explained that it held what was left from her past lives. When she touched it, she saw memories flash before her.
She told Iblis that she had seen this place in her dreams. The lamp in her dream looked different. Iblis replied that she had never entered the lamp before this life.
Jun-U and his son visited Ka Young’s shop later. Jun-U could sense strange things. He saw Sayyid’s beast shadow and asked Ka Young odd questions. It looked like he knew she had been reborn.
Ejilael soon got angry at Iblis. Iblis had taken money from his safe and given it to the dog-man. Ejilael pulled him up into the sky to confront him. They fought fiercely above the clouds. Ejilael’s wings froze in the ice during the battle.
The next moment, Ejilael appeared before Ka Young. His words were chilling. Ejilael asked her if she ever wondered why she kept dying in her past lives. He revealed that Iblis was punished for 983 years and locked inside the lamp. He had returned for revenge, and Ka Young’s fate was tied to it.
The episode ended with a deep sense of mystery. Every wish seemed to bring new truths out. Ka Young’s journey was no longer about wealth or happiness. It was turning into a path toward her forgotten past and Iblis’s secret punishment.
The Five Souls and Their Wishes
| Soul Name | Occupation | Wish 1 | Wish 2 | Wish 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Im Seon | Bank Branch Manager | To Become a Bank Branch Manager | To become a Bank Branch Manager 20 years ago | Not revealed yet |
| Sang-Tae | Son of the Gamja-tang shop owner | Revive the dead deer | Not revealed yet | Not revealed yet |
| Bu Gyeong | Bank Employee | Get Ka Young’s money | Not revealed yet | Not revealed yet |
| Ka Young | Shop Owner | To grant 5 people their wishes. | Make grandmother young again | Not revealed yet |
| Dog | Dog in the alley | To Become Human | Be human-like behavior & money | Not revealed yet |
Episode 5 of Genie, Make A Wish kept its charm. It showed how every wish changes more than one life. The story mixed humor, jealousy, and mystery in a natural way. It also made viewers wonder if Ka Young’s choices were truly righteous—or if she was walking toward something darker.
The ending left a quiet chill. The truth about Iblis’ past and Ka Young’s past lives now felt closer than ever.
The revelation from Ejilael raises more questions than it answers. Here’s what we’re asking:
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What was the original sin? What did Iblis do 983 years ago that warranted such a harsh punishment?
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Is Ka Young complicit? Were her past lives involved in Iblis’s downfall, or is she an innocent pawn in his revenge?
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What is Jun-U’s true role? His obsession and ability to ‘sense’ things suggest he’s more than just an old crush; he might be a key from their shared past.
Which soul's wish in Genie, Make A Wish Episode 5 felt the most emotional to you?
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