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The villain of the story is Lord Choi, a powerful and corrupt noble who controls Miryang. He is revealed to be the mastermind behind Seo-rim's death and is involved in a web of political corruption and human trafficking.

Simultaneously, a supernatural threat looms. Moo-young, an emissary from the Underworld (a Grim Reaper), appears. He is actually the deity Yeom-ra (the Jade Emperor) in disguise. He has come to the mortal world not just to collect souls, but to resolve a tear in the fabric of heaven and earth caused by a "Bad Star" (an evil entity). It is revealed that Arang is the reincarnation of a celestial being, and her existence is tied to the Bad Star's desire to wreak havoc on the world.

Arang and the Magistrate (also known as Arang: The Magistrate’s Story) aired from August 15 to October 18, 2012. It was directed by Kim Sang-ho and written by Jung Yoon-jung, the latter known for her work on The King 2 Hearts. Arang and the Magistrate -2012- Complete Series

At its core, the drama is a supernatural romance set in the Joseon era. The title refers to the two leads:

When Arang begs Eun-oh to help her discover how she died, he reluctantly agrees, leading them down a rabbit hole of divine politics, demonic predators, and a secret that links their past lives. The villain of the story is Lord Choi

The Arang and the Magistrate -2012- Complete Series runs for 20 episodes. Unlike many modern 16-episode dramas, these 20 episodes allow the story to breathe, building a complex mythology that involves the Jade Emperor (God) and the King of the Underworld.

Most sageuks (historical dramas) focus on royal court politics. Arang and the Magistrate -2012- Complete Series instead focuses on the Shamanic and Buddhist afterlife. The Jade Emperor appears as a distracted, modern-thinking deity. The King of the Underworld is a stern but fair judge. The drama even includes a "Gate of Reincarnation" and rules about memory wiping. When Arang begs Eun-oh to help her discover

While watching the Arang and the Magistrate -2012- Complete Series, pay special attention to these episodes: