The finale of Genie, Make a Wish, brings together fantasy, romance, and emotional stakes to conclude the story of Ki Ka-young and the genie Iblis. As lingering questions about love, destiny, and sacrifice take center stage, the episode explores whether genuine selflessness can defy even divine rules. The ending revisits Ka-young’s final wish and Iblis’ long-standing challenge to the Almighty, setting the tone for a bittersweet but meaningful resolution.
Ka-young and Iblis Triumph Over Khalid But Face Devastating Consequences
In the penultimate episode, Ka-young and Iblis succeed in defeating Khalid, who sought to enslave the genie forever. Their triumph, however, comes at a devastating cost. Iblis loses his loyal companion Sade, while Ka-young loses her grandmother, her only family. Grief and separation define the beginning of the finale as Iblis disappears and Ka-young embarks on a desperate journey to Dubai in search of him.
Genie, Make a Wish (Hwa&Dam Pictures)When Ka-young finally confronts Iblis in the desert, he bows before her, acknowledging her purity, an act he once believed impossible. Fearing that a truly selfless wish would condemn him to death, Ka-young instead asks to experience humanity for a single day.
Although she believes this wish to be selfish, it is rooted in a sincere desire to understand emotions and love. Once the wish is granted, Iblis accepts the consequences of his challenge and is executed by the Angel of Death, fulfilling his destined end.
Ka-young Faces Grief and Loss Before Reuniting with Iblis Forever
With Iblis gone, Ka-young experiences human emotions fully for the first time, including overwhelming grief. Collapsing in the desert, she later has her memories restored by Irem, the Angel of Death’s owl, intensifying her sorrow. Unable to bear the pain of loss, Ka-young ultimately dies alone, and her death is confirmed back in South Korea, where her loved ones gather to mourn and say goodbye.
Despite its tragic arc, the drama ends on a hopeful note. After Ka-young’s funeral, she reappears as a female genie and grants her best friend, Min Ji, three wishes, the last being her reunion with the one she loves. At the same time, Ka-young’s grandmother refuses heaven and wishes for Iblis’ revival. Granted by the Almighty, this act reunites Ka-young and Iblis at last, allowing them to live together as genies and continue granting wishes, proving that love, even when tested by fate, can endure.
