Doona! (2023)

Boring ML and obnoxious FL

I thought I'd give it a go but the first episode just couldn't keep my attention. Nothing about the story or the male lead made me want to keep watching. The FL, on the other hand, was obnoxious and annoying. I get that she's going through something, but with every word that came out of her mouth my desire to strangle her just kept rising. On top of that, the ML was basically a wet rag come to life, who didn't stand up for himself no matter how nasty she was to him. Say what you want but her shoving her feet on her lap for him to put her socks on like a spoiled princess while she's staring into her phone is not a great basis for a relationship. I'm sure she gets better and the writers would have certainly made sure to give her a tragic enough backstory for us all to pity her later on, but getting through that episode was - for all those reasons - an impossible task for me. The 8,0 rating this show has has convinced me that this site has lost its mind.

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A Captivating Journey into the Depths of Emotion

Doona is an extraordinary Korean drama that thoroughly engulfs viewers in a captivating journey, brimming with raw emotions, intricate characters, and a thought-provoking storyline. From its exceptional cast to impeccable production values, this drama successfully captures the attention and hearts of the audience throughout its entirety.

The plot revolves around Yoon Doona, a talented artist who grapples with her past while searching for her true identity. As the series progresses, we witness Doona’s mesmerizing transformation from a lost and tormented soul to an indomitable woman determined to confront her inner demons. Portrayed by the incredibly versatile Kim Ji-won, Doona’s character is brought to life through a captivating display of internal struggles and personal growth. Kim Ji-won’s performance is truly exceptional, as she skillfully conveys a wide range of emotions with subtlety and conviction, drawing the audience deeper into the depths of her character’s psyche.

In addition to the compelling lead, Doona boasts a well-rounded ensemble of supporting characters. These characters, including Doona’s friends, family, and love interests, are meticulously developed, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. Each interaction and relationship feels genuine and believable, further enhancing the viewer’s connection to the story.

The production value of Doona is nothing short of outstanding. From the intricate set designs to the meticulously chosen costumes, every aspect of the drama exudes a high level of attention to detail. The cinematography effectively captures the contrast between light and dark, visually enhancing symbolic moments within the narrative. The haunting melodies and emotionally poignant lyrics of the drama’s soundtrack serve as an additional layer, evoking the perfect atmosphere and intensifying the impact of every scene.

Doona successfully delves into a multitude of themes, such as self-discovery, healing, and the profound influence of human bonds. Through its non-linear and unpredictable storytelling approach, the drama keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating each revelation and plot development. The carefully crafted episodes not only entertain but also leave a lasting impact, encouraging introspection and eliciting deep emotional responses from the audience.

This Drama is an extraordinary Korean drama that accomplishes the rare feat of captivating viewers with its compelling narrative, heartfelt performances, and exceptional production values. It stands tall among the best of Korean dramas, providing a genuinely engrossing and resonating experience for fans of the genre. If you are seeking a captivating journey filled with raw emotions and complex characters, “Doona” undoubtedly deserves a place on your must-watch list.

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Doona is a very pretty girl down stairs!

When Doona came on screen, she looked and appear to be like a kpop star,
my eyes were so glued to the tele and absorbed her beauty. What I was expecting
is not what I got but I still enjoyed it. I don't think I have ever watched a kpop Idol
Drama like this as they usually showcase the Idol performing a couple times.
In this case, Doona stopped performing while onstage with the group Dream Sweet
and her manager sent her away to stay low until further noticed as she cause some back
lash with the group and herself. They did not show any deep back story into what
happened but in a nutshell, Doona did not want to sing anymore without explaining
what was wrong with her.

At the house where pretty Doona lives downstairs, Won Joon moved in upstairs.
His friend from high school Yoon Taek also live at the house and that is how Won Joon
ended up living there. First Doona thought Won Joon was her anti fan as he recognized her
the day he moved in and was wearing merch sweater but he got it from his best friend Su Jin,
is a super fan of Dream Sweet and bias is Doona. Every day Won Joon woke up he saw Doona
looking at him, they became friends after a while then Doona started to follow Won Joon around.

Won Joon high school crush started attending the same University and they started hanging out
again. What wasn't clear was that Doona was falling for Won Joon but she was giving him dating advise
how to find out if Jin Joo was into him. But Doona was in fact falling for Won Joon. She made the first
move on him and he felt butterfly from their first kiss but he did not react the way Doona was hoping as
Won Joon doesn't kiss his friend. Their 2nd kiss was the best ( same as on poster when they were outside)
They came clear about their feelings and started dating, but it was long after their romance came to a holt as
Doona's Manager Park In Wook appeared. He advised her to do a comeback just as Doona but she will have
to break up with Won Joon.

Doona did not want to break up but she was kept away from Won Joon with no phone contact.
They met and Doona said if he went to MS after graduation and after 2 yrs they could go public with
their relationship. Won Joon was not confident at the time as he saw himself as a nobody so he decided
to break up with Doona. Won Joon focused on his studies went to MS. They met again at the reunion
dinner at the house. Doona really missed Won Joon alot. He did tell her he missed her too.

In the ending it wasn't clear if they got back together but the hugged and you see both of the in Japan
missed each other in going opposite direction on their separate business. Doona looked back to see
Won Joon but he did not see her. So in a way you can say they started dating again but still was not
fully revealed. When you are watching, do not miss any of the flashbacks scenes or preview scenes
as they are also the answer to how the story concluded.

Overall I gave this a firm 9.5 ratings. No one pissed me off lol. Also loved the Cinematography, very
detailed and show exactly what we need to see. I binged watched it in one go!!!

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Kpop exploitation explored.

NB If you choose this drama because it has a comedy genre I think this is misleading. This is not a fluffy romance. It explores the very unhealthy actions of the victim rescuer dynamic.

This drama highlights what happens when a young girl, who due to earlier neglect by her money grasping mother, decides to become an idol. She is groomed by her manager and eventually becomes a money making product. Along the way she begins to experience crippling anxiety. This is conveniently ignored by her manager until during a concert she collapses. He then bundles her off to live in an apartment that is part of a shared household.

An insight Doona gets later in the story is that the managers deliberate ghosting of her during this mental breakdown is to force her to suffer loneliness and isolation and drive her back under his control.

FL Doona is an emotional red flag mess.
she has no close friends, anger issues, abandonment issues and severe anxiety and depression. She acts out aggression in very inappropriate ways (using glass bottles as a weapon) and has never experienced love.
ML Won Joon enters the story as a student studying for his engineering degree who moves into the share house to be closer to college. He has left behind his single parent mother and a chronically ill younger sister. He has also had an unrequited love with a former childhood female Jin Joo whom he perceived to be out of his league due to her families wealth.

The story depicts the initial misunderstandings and then eventual curiosity and attraction between the two leads. Both actors represent their characters excellently.

The ending is left open for us to choose what happens next and this is very suitable after all the angst each character has faced in this relationship.

One thing I felt was that these two people needed to meet to help each of them to grow and heal. Both show more maturity and better boundaries in the end.

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The latest South Korean drama helmed by the man behind epic love tales "Romance is a bonus book" or "crash landing on you", this story is an elusive reminder that not all love stories are destined for happy ending. An unconventional tale of love has an undeniable charm of its own.


Doon (aka Suzy Bae) appears at the opening scene with lots of applaud ad cheering and soon loops into water. The opening scene does not take time to plunge into the deep sorrow and impending loneliness that has been eating the shining star. Enters Woon Jun, a civil engineering student who does not seem to be bothered by her presence. He harbors a long crush for her childhood friend Jin Joo. Life would have been so easy if Won Joon and Jin Joo had confessed their feelings in time but we all know destiny always had a cruel plan in its sleeve.

Yang Se-jong portrayal of shy yet caring and determined lover- Woon Joon is like the melted butter we need on hot chips like Doona. She is eccentric, vulnerable and highly selfish. But there is a little child inside who is seeking a warm hug fir herself. You can scold her but cannot hate her. The brief kiss at the beginning which put the loner hearts at turmoil to steamy romance which deciphers desires of two young hearts touch today's love chords. We fall in love quick this days, but scares to live in it.

Jin Ju and Woon Joon reminds us how failing to understand what we want makes us lose the person we want most. The warmth that friendship shared throughout is something to be envious of. The vivacious Choi I-ra, one lovely piece of Woon Joon's childhood, her cute banter with other two house mates -Yun Tae and Jeong Hoon gives the much needed break needed in this poignant tale.

If you are looking for a mush romance, then this is not your room. Its a far away tale from Cinderella romance or "celebrity" set up. It is a reality check of hard life which even million heart winner celebrities faces.

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After only one episode, I said enough!

I understood right away after one episode that she was a manipulative pervers narcissist!!
The guy is a naive guy who never had a relationship.
He's kind, but weak.

Even if she has a past, whatever it is, it's a broken ego, that needs to vampirize someone in order to live. To suck the life out of someone. That's the pattern in all MPN!!
They are all acting the same way. They are calculators, manipulators, mean, delight in making others suffers and I know that's what was going to happen in this serie!
And, I don't want to watch that kind of thing.
I'm not masochistic.
Having been in two relationships with MPN, I recognize them right away and watching this kind of things reminds me of the past.
NO THANKS!!

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A very short, compact and interesting story. Pretty good.

What I say here may be considered a spoiler to some, so read at your own risk : this drama is an open-ended drama, meaning it's up to your interpretation as to what happens at the end of it.
It's a very short drama, but compact with tons of messed up emotions, romance, love triangles, and dilemmas that the characters experience throughout the whole show.

STORY: They did manage to squeeze the main characters stories into 9 short episodes, which is good, and was quite different from normal dramas which made it quite interesting. The sad part is that there wasn't enough room to discover any of the other characters stories (you could say Jin Joo, but that was only surface level plot that was revealed for her), which would have pulled a lot of people in.

ACTING: I liked Won Joon's crying scenes, you could feel the emotion coming off the screen. Great job. Other than that, the acting was fine, nothing much to discuss here.

Would I watch it again? — It does have rewatch potential, because many people analyze and read into the scenes, openings and create different unique stories as to what actually happened in the show. It's quite short, so you wouldn't be losing much time. To go back to the question, no, I personally would not watch it again for the sole reason that I do not like these types of endings and find them stupid. You can't decide whether to make it sad or not sad, so you leave it to the audience, not my cup of tea at all.

Would I recommend it? — If you are against open-ended dramas, don't watch it. You will be disappointed and sad that you didn't get to see a real ending. If you don't mind them or enjoy them even, I would definitely recommend it.

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Doona is the crazy girl no man can avoid falling in love

Great k-drama. First of all the visuals. This kind of nostalgia in the photography perfectually suits the 20-21 years old protagonists. An era when everything is possibile and you are still experiencing the first love, first job, you think what you gonna do with your life etc. A style similar to "Video Games" by Lana del Rey or "Hurt" by New Jeans videos. Simply amazing.

Then Doona. Doona is the kind of crazy girl no man can avoid to fall in love with. She's just amazing. Funny, sexy, smart and talented. It's sad also when you realize that this firework girl is taking you away from the "wife style " girl you always liked, but you cannot do anything about it. The last episodes lose a little bit of spark and become more cliché. The end should have been clear about the fact that the relationship ended, as it should have been in the reality. Instead it seems they still meet each other which is highly unrealistic. If you are a normal guy, engineering student, Doona can only be the love story of your youth, the one you think about when you go watching your son football game on sundays.

Doona is made to be a star, Won-jun helped her find herself again in a time of crisis. In the end she is sad because he disappeared when she started to be ok. But disappearing is the only thing Won-jun could do after Doona recovered, as she is made to shine alone in the life.

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I liked it

I have rarely seen the ratings so varied as they are here for Doona! Reading through the reviews, the bad ratings probably come mainly from young and immature critics who didn't understand the ending (although you can watch a scene multiple times on Netflix) and who wanted the story to develop as they wished. Then we have a lot of psychologists among the viewers and those who can't step outside of their culture. Anyway - I liked Doona! and I liked Bae Suzy's restrained acting, she gave many scenes a deeper meaning with her facial expressions. I was actually prejudiced about seeing another drama with her after the really, really bad "Start-up". But she managed the broken character quite well!

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