Here’s Why Muslim Fans Want To Boycott Suzy And Kim Woo-bin’s Genie, Make A Wish!
A fan stated that they had high hopes but backed away once the Iblis tale turned into a love story.
Fans became extremely happy when Kim Woo-bin and Suzy teamed up for the K-drama Genie, Make a Wish. As one of the most loved onscreen pairs, the hype was on another level. However, soon the excitement turned into anger and disappointment. The teaser came out, and people pointed out an issue. They became furious over Kim Woo-bin’s character being called Iblis, which is a name linked to the devil in Islam. Now the entire series is out and the backlash has exploded. Here is what people on X are talking about.
Genie, Make A Wish Faces Boycott Calls From The Muslim Community
A netizen straight away disliked the show from the beginning. They got angry about using the Iblis idea from Islam. Because, In their faith, this figure stands for pure evil, so picturing a romantic plot around it felt wrong and hard to watch.
Another fan stated that they had high hopes but backed away once the Iblis tale turned into a love story. It was a rude move against Islam which crossed boundaries.
They really got a verse from the Quran and changed it up. The disrespect is very evident. How are we supposed watch a show that glorifies iblis. My religion is not your costume https://t.co/n8gae9W3W9 pic.twitter.com/cjqLmaYIiu
— 🎧 (@sparrowrants) October 4, 2025
More people on X started talking. They said Iblis is the name for the devil in Muslim holy books and putting that in a light-hearted romantic show was simply cultural appropriation.
Whereas, some people didn’t like how words from the Quran were used for laughs, with no care for what they mean. They also weren’t happy about how the writers made this “bad” figure look good in the show.
Also Read: What’s Behind The Outrage For Kim Woo-bin And Suzy’s Upcoming K-Drama Genie, Make A Wish?
Plot
The K-drama shows a genie, played by Kim Woo-bin, who wakes up after 1,000 years. He has to give three wishes to Ga-young, played by Suzy. But the thing is, she is someone who finds it hard to show any kind of emotions. Well, the show is currently streaming on Netflix.
Have you watched it? What are your thoughts on the above situation?
First Published: October 04, 2025 7:55 PM
