Genie, Make a Wish: Who is Jinniya? Song Hye-kyo’s surprise cameo explained

Since its premiere on Netflix, Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy's Genie, Make a Wish has been making headlines. From facing criticism to surprising fans with Song Hye-kyo's cameo, the K-drama is being widely discussed on the internet, notably on social media platforms.

This time, it’s all about South Korean superstar Song Hye-kyo's cameo as Jinniya and instantly stealing the spotlight with her charm. The actress has been a part of globally acclaimed K-dramas like Descendants of the Sun, The Glory, and more.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. In Genie, Make a Wish, Kim Woo-bin’s genie gets playful by transforming himself into some of the iconic characters from the K-drama world, including Song’s Moon Dong-eun from The Glory. And in Episode 7, he even takes on the role of Choi Young-do from The Heirs, giving fans another nostalgic moment.

Song Hye-kyo appears in Genie, Make a Wish for a few minutes, but those scenes are full of magic and intrigue. Jinniya was Genie's ex-girlfriend who knew Ka-young from the past and even saved her in a later episode.

Let's explore more about this memorable cameo in detail.

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Song Hye-kyo appears as Jinniya in Genie, Make a Wish K-drama: Cameo explained

Genie, Make a Wish isn't just trending because of Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-bin's reunion, but also for featuring Song Hye-Kyo's first cameo in a K-drama. She appears as Jinniya, a female Genie who also happens to be Iblis's ex-girlfriend.

She's first mentioned in episode 7, when Ka-young asks if there a female genies and if Iblis ever had a relationship with one. While Iblis doesn't reveal much about her in that episode, he asks Irem to find where Jinniya is currently staying.

Then, in episode 8 of Genie, Make a Wish, Iblis takes Ka-young to Old Dubai, where he asks her to rub a lamp. As soon as she rubs it, a charming woman dressed like Disney Princess Jasmine appears. Turns out, it's none other than Jinniya.

When Ka-young sees Jinniya, she blurts out, "Song Hye-kyo! Is that you?", and the cameo becomes even more playful when Jinniya replies:

"Is this a famous face? You rubbed my jar so vigorously that I chose a face I liked from your region on Netflix."

Jinniya then notices Iblis, and her face clearly explains that she's disappointed to see him after more than a hundred years. She tells Genie to return her gifts, but it turns out Iblis didn't keep them saved. Ka-young isn't thrilled to see the exes talk about the past and leaves them alone to have a conversation.

Jinniya takes Genie inside her lamp, where he asks her about Shadi and the unbreakable thread. Jinniya reveals that Shadi had a son who is presumed dead and used to make threads. Genie starts connecting the dots, while Jinniya proves she knows everything, including those 20 years removed from Iblis' memories.

Interestingly, this isn't the only time Song Hye-kyo appears as Jinniya in Genie, Make a Wish. She reappears in episode 10 when Ka-young seems to be in danger. Jinniya takes her inside the lamp and explains what happened in the past.

Ka-young asks Jinniya to share everything she remembers, and the female Genie says that a man named Muttalib killed her in a past life. Following the tragedy, Iblis caused destruction in the city as he lost his loved one.

Before leaving Jinniya's lamp, Ka-young asks if Genie ever called her "Habibti". Her question irritates Jinniya, proving that Genie only called Ka-young by this name. This way, Song Hye-kyo's cameo concluded in Genie, Make a Wish.

Also Read: Genie, Make a Wish episode 7: Kim Woo-bin becomes Choi Young-do again in a scene full of nostalgia

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Why Song Hye-kyo's cameo in Genie, Make a Wish was a big deal

Song Hye-kyo’s surprise appearance as Jinniya wasn’t just a fun moment. It carried real weight for fans and the show itself. The actress reportedly flew to Dubai to shoot for the cameo, and is also a close friend of Bae Suzy.

Not only this, screenwriter Kim Eun-sook has previously also worked with Song Hye-kyo in The Glory and Descendants of the Sun. He's also behind the all-time favorite K-drama, Goblin, and The Heirs.

In addition to her star power, her appearance contributes to the narrative. As Jinniya, she offers subtle guidance to Ka-young, providing minor help and hints at key parts of the story.

The dialogue is playful too. Ka-young recognizing her as "Song Hye-kyo?" and Jinniya’s witty reply, "Is that a famous face?" adds to the humor and makes the fantasy world feel alive. So, the cameo thrilled longtime fans with nostalgia while showing new viewers why Song Hye-kyo is a K-drama legend.

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