Episode 11 of *Genie, Make a Wish* opens with Iblis observing his younger self reveling in the night, a smug grin on his face as he boasts that twenty years have passed and Ka-young's long-awaited punishment has yet to materialize. Sade, ever the voice of caution, warns him to tread carefully.
This episode transports us back to the tail end of the two-decade span that remains a blank slate in Iblis's memory. In a twist of fate, he stumbles upon Ka-young amidst the bustling streets of Old Dubai, where she's hustling to sell dates, her eyes gleaming with hope as she dreams of saving enough to buy a camel and make her way back to Goryeo. Iblis, sensing an opportunity, quickly realizes she has no recollection of him. In a misguided attempt to make amends, he sabotages her date stall and then, in a perverse act of "generosity," pilfers money from a nearby merchant to compensate her.
For the most part, Ka-young remains indifferent to Iblis's antics, her focus unwavering on her goal. Her indifference only piques Iblis's curiosity, and he finds himself trailing her, eager to unravel the mystery of who she truly is. True to form, Ka-young's kindness shines through even in the harshest of circumstances. She generously offers her remaining dates to the homeless lining the streets, a beacon of compassion in a world that often turns a blind eye.
Despite facing discrimination and enduring a life of hardship, Ka-young remains steadfast in her resolve, her work ethic unwavering, her honesty unblemished. After months of toil, she finally amasses enough savings to purchase a camel. But fate, it seems, has other plans. A group of unscrupulous men trick her, snatch away her hard-earned money, and subject her to a brutal beating.
Just as all hope seems lost, Iblis swoops in to her rescue, his actions turning deadly as he slays one of her attackers. Horrified by the violence unleashed on her behalf, Ka-young recoils from Iblis, her trust in him shattered.
Yet, Iblis persists, continuing to cross paths with her. In a moment of vulnerability, he reveals his true identity as a genie, his confusion mounting as he grapples with the mystery of why Ka-young's punishment has not befallen her. Deep down, he suspects that her very survival might be the key to this enigma.
As they while away more time in each other's company, Iblis finds himself tumbling headlong into a mad, passionate love for her. With a vow etched in his heart, he promises to grant her deepest yearning—to return to the land of Goryeo. His fascination only deepens as he observes her offering prayers to the stars, even though she is well aware that he, with his mystical powers, can fulfill wishes with a mere thought.
Meanwhile, a youthful Khalid grows increasingly desperate in his quest to attain the full essence of a spirit. Unbeknownst to him, Ka-young's kindness shines through as she consistently brings him dates, a simple yet profound gesture of compassion. Desperate for aid, Khalid turns to Iblis, only to be met with a resolute refusal to interfere in the natural order.
As the days meander by, Ka-young begins the meticulous task of sewing a hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, in preparation for her homeward journey. She regales Iblis with tales of her hometown's splendor, and in a moment of intimacy, he whisks her away to his magical lamp. Fearful of the possibility of forgetting her, Iblis commits a daring act—he steals one of Ejllael's ethereal feathers and uses it to inscribe the lamp's walls, a permanent testament to their bond. Ejllael, sensing the profound change in Iblis, begins to question the reasons behind his transformation.
In a twist of fate that sends shockwaves through their world, Iblis finds himself bound to a new master—none other than one of the slave traders who had callously abandoned Hunbish and Ka-young to their doom in the unforgiving desert. This very man, once a ruthless oppressor, has since fallen to the depths of destitution, becoming a beggar to whom Ka-young consistently extends her hand in kindness. For his inaugural wish, Muttalib, the former slave trader, craves wealth beyond measure and is instantly transformed into Arabia's richest man. His second wish is a dark command for the annihilation of all his foes.
One fateful day, their paths cross again in the bustling streets. Muttalib, with an air of arrogance, offers Ka-young anything her heart desires. True to her principles, she declines, believing in the dignity of earning one's own way. Muttalib, misinterpreting her refusal as a sign of superiority, harbors resentment.
That night, under the soft glow of lamplight, Ka-young proudly displays her newly crafted hanbok to Iblis. As they engage in heartfelt conversation, preparing to embark on their journey home, Muttalib's voice cuts through the air, summoning Iblis for his final, ominous wish. He demands the presence of the woman who dared to defy him, ordering Iblis to ensure her eternal submission.
Unbeknownst to Iblis, the woman at the center of this malevolent wish is none other than Ka-young. Realizing his grave error too late, Iblis launches into a fierce battle against Muttalib and his henchmen. In a cruel twist of fate, Khalid arrives on the scene, wielding one of his mystical threads to restrain Iblis. His motive is clear—he seeks to coerce Iblis into granting his own wish and to prove the potency of his enchanted threads.
Ka-young spots Hunbish in an instant, but Khalid's cunning words succeed in turning the crowd against her. Muttalib, seizing this treacherous moment, strikes a fatal blow, ending Ka-young's life. Her blood spills in a crimson pool onto Khalid’s mat, a stark testament to the violence wrought.
Iblis, in a desperate crawl, reaches Ka-young's side and unveils his enchanted lamp. With a voice thick with desperation, he implores anyone present to claim the lamp and become his new master. He vows to grant not just their deepest wish but surpass it, if only they would use their first wish to save Ka-young's fleeting life. Time slips away like sand through fingers, and Ka-young clings to existence by a mere thread.
Tragically, a man steps forward, takes the lamp, and turns a deaf ear to Iblis’s pleas. He squanders his wishes on self-indulgence and greed, his final desire being to shower the city in a deluge of gold. With her last breath, Ka-young performs an act of profound love, freeing Iblis from the unseen threads that bound him.
As Ka-young’s life ebbs away, Iblis is consumed by a maelstrom of rage and disgust at the insatiable greed of humanity. Gold rains down from the heavens, and the people erupt in jubilation, blind to the sorrow etched in Iblis’s eyes as he weeps for his lost love.
In a fit of vengeful fury, Iblis turns his attention to Muttalib and ends his life with a swift, merciless strike. His sword, forever etched in history, remains embedded in the stone where Muttalib fell. The sight of humans dancing with joy over the golden bounty fuels a deeper well of sorrow and fury within Iblis. He cradles Ka-young’s lifeless body, weeping tears of blood as he unleashes his wrath upon the city, reducing it to ruins. Only Khalid and Shadi, with luck on their side, manage to flee the devastation.
In the aftermath, as Iblis reflects upon his journey through time, he realizes that Ka-young’s final wish—to die as his beloved—was indeed granted. The agony of her loss serves as his eternal penance. In a twist of fate, it is revealed that the true Hunbish’s soul resides within the boy who aided Iblis in recalling his forgotten past. As a token of gratitude and liberation, Iblis bestows peace upon Hunbish’s soul, setting it free from its earthly bonds.
He watches, a silent sentinel, as his past self carries Ka-young back to the desolate desert and leaves her there, a poignant farewell to a love lost. Grief-stricken, he mourns her absence for days on end, until her physical form finally succumbs to the relentless embrace of the sands, becoming one with the endless dunes. Consumed by guilt, he predominantly blames himself for her untimely demise, his heart aching with a longing so profound that he pleads fervently for a glimmer of hope—a chance to reunite with her in another lifetime. This plea, his final and most desperate wish, is uttered with every ounce of sincerity and passion he possesses, a fervent prayer for one more encounter.
Now, our narrative shifts back to the quaint village, where Seung-rye orchestrates a dramatic entrance as she leads a procession of villagers to Pan-geum’s humble abode. Fortunately, Mi-ju is preoccupied at Min-ji’s clinic, having her tooth examined. Undeterred, Seung-rye creates a commotion at the house, her voice rising in a crescendo of demands for answers.
The onlookers, assuming Seung-rye has succumbed to madness, attempt to restrain her, their efforts a futile dance against her fervor. Meanwhile, Min-ji and Mi-ju, having returned to the scene, observe the unfolding drama from the safety of their car, their eyes wide with a mix of curiosity and concern.
In a sudden burst of determination, Seung-rye breaks free and sprints towards the gate, her voice echoing with a promise to confront Pan-geum. But fate has a cruel twist in store. Ishrun, appearing as if from the shadows, accelerates his car and mows her down without warning. In an instant, her life is extinguished, the impact leaving behind only the haunting silence of a dream shattered.
