Series

Soul Mate

8.520261 Season8 Episodes

Drama

In a moment of despair, Ryu Narutaki finds himself saved by Korean boxer Johan Hwang. As their wounded souls draw closer, their fates cruelly intertwine.

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Episodes

Limited Series8 episodes

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1. The Gravity of Fate
39m
Thousands of miles away in Berlin, Ryu can't forget the moment everything changed. Later, he makes a tearful confession in a church as someone listens.
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2. Can We Save Our Souls?
34m
Promoter Shim's threats haunt Johan in the ring. Later, Sua introduces him to her new friends Sumiko — and Ryu, who he spends two unforgettable days with.
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3. Deep in the Heart's Mirror
39m
Back in Tokyo and Seoul, Ryu and Johan stay in touch, keeping each other updated on their lives and future plans. Johan springs a surprise visit.
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4. Our Sandcastle
34m
After a peaceful time in Nasu, Johan heads back to Korea for military service. Arata finally wakes up. Ryu introduces Sumiko to Seiichi, who falls hard.
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5. Rebirth of a Soul
33m
Mr. Shim's retaliation sends Johan into hiding. Unable to reach him, Ryu travels to Seoul and tries to track him down with Sua's help.
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6. The Galactic Railroad
35m
Tragedy befalls the tight-knit group at their happiest moment. When Sumiko falls apart, Ryu and Johan whisk her away to Nasu. They make a bold suggestion.
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7. Because of Love
47m
The three friends settle into their new life together, but everyone struggles to balance family and work. Johan gets his numbness checked out.
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8. Soul Mate
44m
Years later, Ryu unearths a sketchbook left behind in his uncle's studio. Meanwhile, Johan reflects on his tough life and how Ryu changed everything.

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Cast

Hayato Isomura
Ryu Narutaki
Ok Taec-yeon
Johan Hwang
Ai Hashimoto
Shinonome Sumiko
Lee Jae-yi
Hwang Su-a

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kinrich30
Aug 29, 2026
7
This is one that gave me mixed feelings. I won't give spoilers, but I will say that this is not a gay story. I've read some reviews, and some people are projecting what they want it to be, but it's not what I thought it was going to be. Basically, when one guy saves the other's life from a burning building they become friends. Over time they become best friends and decide to become roommates. One of them is gay and probably does have feelings for the other. The roommate's orientation is never revealed. They also have a third roommate as well. This story jumps around through time and many story elements are never resolved, they just time-jumped ahead. While the one main character was gay, it was not really important to the story and it wasn't a 'gay' story, it just happened to have a gay guy in it. It was also not a love story, nor a happy story. It was a sad, depressing story of tragedy and struggle that was unrelenting. Some characters don't survive to the end, and for those that do they are subjected to mental anguish over what they had to endure. If you are looking for a sad, depressing bromance, this is for you. If you are looking for a gay story, romance or happy story - this is not any of those.Read more
This is one that gave me mixed feelings. I won't give spoilers, but I will say that this is not a gay story. I've read some reviews, and some people are projecting what they want it to be, but it's not what I thought it was going to be. Basically, when one guy saves the other's life from a burning building they become friends. Over time they become best friends and decide to become roommates. One of them is gay and probably does have feelings for the other. The roommate's orientation is never revealed. They also have a third roommate as well. This story jumps around through time and many story elements are never resolved, they just time-jumped ahead. While the one main character was gay, it was not really important to the story and it wasn't a 'gay' story, it just happened to have a gay guy in it. It was also not a love story, nor a happy story. It was a sad, depressing story of tragedy and struggle that was unrelenting. Some characters don't survive to the end, and for those that do they are subjected to mental anguish over what they had to endure. If you are looking for a sad, depressing bromance, this is for you. If you are looking for a gay story, romance or happy story - this is not any of those.