how did jung so min get role of murdeok

Jung So-min got the role of Mu-deok in Alchemy of Souls as the main female lead, but the public sources available here only confirm that she was cast in the role—not the exact behind-the-scenes casting story.

What is known

• In 2022, Jung So-min was confirmed for the role of Mu-deok in Alchemy of Souls.

• Mu-deok is the body-swapped character she plays in the series, a mage-assassin whose story drives the plot.

What I can’t verify here

I can’t reliably confirm the specific reason she was chosen, such as whether it came from an audition, direct offer, or the director’s personal pick, because the available source does not give that detail.

Quick answer

So, the safest answer is: she was officially cast as Mu-deok in 2022, but the exact casting process is not shown in the source I found.

If you want, I can also help with a more detailed version of how Mu-deok’s character works in the story or why fans liked Jung So-min’s performance.