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˗ˏˋ I just recently finished this drama today after putting it off for a while. I loved all the characters, especially the main characters. Do Do-Hee and Gu-Won are a match made in heaven.. well, hell. I thoroughly enjoyed the drama, however, I will say that the drama started to feel rushed as it progressed, especially the last few episodes. An example I’d like to use is when Noh Seok-min showed up after supposedly “committing suicide.” Instead of explaining how he ended up alive, it was never explained. He now has a deep hatred for both Gu-Won and Do Do-Hee and will do everything in his power to put an end to them. To do so, he kidnaps Do Do-Hee and hurts her to lure Gu-Won to his location. This entire scene felt so rushed to me because one second he’s showing up, determined to end them both and then the next he’s already nowhere to be seen on screen. Do Do-Hee ends up dying in Gu-Won’s arms after being severely injured by a gunshot wound, but Gu-Won sacrifices himself to save her life, fading away into nothingness. That doesn’t last long, however, because now he’s suddenly back! Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed this drama a lot, I just have a bone to pick towards the end. For the most part, it was climactic, the acting was amazing from everybody involved, the characters are easy to fall in love with, and the romance is top tier. I definitely would recommend this to anybody and if you’ve been thinking of watching it I’d give it a shot! Although I need to knock off points for the rushed feel towards the end, It’s still a great drama nonetheless. ´ˎ˗Was this review helpful to you?
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My Demon: A Chaotic Cocktail of Romance, Comedy, and the Supernatural
My Demon is a K-drama that stirs together romance, comedy, and the supernatural, offering a unique blend of fantastical elements and lighthearted fun. While the show boasts a charming cast and an intriguing premise, its execution might leave some viewers wanting more.A Contract with a Demon, with Unexpected Perks: The story follows Do-hee, an ordinary woman who finds herself bound to a mischievous demon named Gu-won through a contract marriage. This unlikely pairing sets the stage for a whirlwind of chaotic situations and unexpected comedic moments. However, the show's humor relies heavily on slapstick elements and exaggerated acting, which might not resonate with everyone.
A Lighthearted Take on the Supernatural: Unlike many K-dramas that delve into darker aspects of the supernatural, My Demon adopts a lighthearted and comedic approach. While the demon element provides some intrigue, the show primarily focuses on the developing relationship between Do-hee and Gu-won, with their dynamic serving as the main source of entertainment.
Chemistry Shines Despite Uneven Tone: Despite the show's uneven tone, the chemistry between the lead actors, Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung, is undeniable. Their performances imbue their characters with charm and wit, making their journey of discovery engaging for viewers. The supporting cast adds further depth and humor, rounding out the lively atmosphere of the drama.
A Breezy Watch with Reservations: If you're looking for a light and entertaining K-drama that blends romance, comedy, and a touch of the supernatural, My Demon might be a good fit. However, be prepared for a show that prioritizes humor and lightheartedness over complex plotlines and profound themes.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama '' My Demon '' is a fantasy romantic comedy with enough comical moments, beautiful cinematography, and an enjoyable love story.The drama has a strong start, with pretty scenes and impressive cinematography that blends nicely with the comedy reliefs that the drama adds here and there. The family drama is quite enjoyable as well, with many melodramatic moments. The crime case as well has some intense moments.
The love story, on the other hand, is basic and predictable. And yet, it is a guilty pleasure, with enough romantic moments and cheesy scenes to keep things interesting.
The performances, in addition, were all great by everyone in the cast.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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English and Portuguese Review
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥I started My Demon just to kill some time, without expecting anything. A lot of people had spoken badly about it, so I went in prepared to drop it halfway… but I ended up getting a lot more into it than I imagined.
The drama isn’t just romance; there are many storylines that start being explored after the death of the female protagonist’s parents. The series has suspense, tragedy, mystery, revenge, investigation, and even action scenes. And the supernatural part involving the demon protagonist was something I really liked.
One thing that surprised me were the reflections about life and humanity. The drama talks about free will, destiny, human selfishness, and even actions considered inhumane, showing moments where humans can be worse than the devil himself.
The humor also really got me. There are several characters who are pure comic relief, and they genuinely made me enjoy watching it, not letting the story be only about tension.
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Comecei My Demon só pra matar o tempo, sem esperar nada. Muita gente tinha falado mal, então fui preparado pra abandonar no meio… mas acabei me envolvendo bem mais do que imaginei.
O dorama não é só romance, há muitas tramas na história que começam a ser exploradas apartir da morte dos pais da protagonista. A série entrega suspense, tragédia, mistério, vingança, investigação, e até cenas de ação. Além da paete sobrenatural envolvendo o protagonista demônio, que foi algo que me encantou.
Uma coisa que me surpreendeu foram as reflexões sobre vida e humanidade. O dorama fala de livre arbítrio, destino, o egoísmo humano e até ações consideradas desumanas onde o ser humano pode ser pior que o próprio diabo.
A questão do humor me pegou muito. Tem vários personagens que são puro alívio cômico e realmente me fez me divertir assistindo, não contendo apenas tensão em seu enredo.
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definitely overrated
i came into this show hyped up because of tiktok.. were my expectations met? i'd say 25%. like yes i did expect it to be cheesy but the way they just added random stuff to keep the show going was draining the life out of me. it was lowk hard for me to pick back up and actually focus because i wasn't interested. anyway i would not rewatch it unless i watch too many tiktok edits (for example lovely runner, i got too many tiktoks even tho it was lowk overrated too but wtv)Was this review helpful to you?
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A copypasted masterpiece!
My demon is a good drama, in my opinion. It was fairly enjoyable, visually gorgeous, quite funny and generally held up well. It has a very attractive main cast, wonderful special effects, a pretty compelling plot and likeable characters.Many people complain about the acting but i actually thought it was pretty good most of the time.
It does have many flaws. My demon is extremely predictable, full of Kdrama cliches and generally gives you a huge sense of deja vu. While watching it, i was constantly reminded of other Kdramas such as: Goblin, buisness proposal, heartbeat, and tale of the nine tailed (also many other popular Kdramas.)
My demon seemed to possess the supernatural charm and visuals of 'tale of the nine tailed', humor and cliches of 'buisness proposal' and romance and plot of 'goblin' and 'heartbeat'.
There are many similarities between my demon and these Kdramas, from general cliche tropes to downright copypasting scenes and dialogue. (Example, the scene were Gu Won "dies" in the second last episode is almost identical to the scene in goblin where the goblin Kim Shin dies. They are both held by the female lead as their bodies disintegrate into tiny particles. Another example is the scene where Do Hee is falling off a tall building and Gu Won catches her, which is almost the same as the scene from tale of the nine tailed where the 2 leads do the same thing. Not to mention, the humor of the show in general really reminds me of buisness proposal.)
There are also just general cliche tropes such as the main character dying before magically coming back to life in the very next episode, psychopath villain, maain characters having a fight due to a stupid misunderstanding ect.
But despite all these things, my demon is somehow still a good drama in my eyes because it does manage to put all these cliches together quite well and also shines in its own ways in certain episodes. I think the main couple had great chemistry, the humor was spot on most of the time, as previously said the special affects were beautiful and in general, it was a fun drama. I'd say, go head and give it a try. My demon is nothing special, but it works well with what it has and gives you a sort of nostalgic feeling (like deja vu) and though it is very cliche, that doesnt necessarily make it bad.
My demon is unoriginal, yet alluring and worth watching once
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Just an average Demon-Human Lovestory
The story is about a demon falling in love with a human girl. The two are already tied by the past as lovers. Wolsim, which is also Do-hee in the present time died due to Catholicism issue. Catholicism is considered a taboo at that time which lead to her execution. While, Yi-sun on the other hand, is away to take an exam to land on a government post. When he came back he witnessed Wolsim's execution and became enraged. Yi-sun killed all the people he sees in sight after Wolsim takes her last breath in his arms. After all his killings, he also decided to kill himself but a sudden turned of event led him to be back as a demon.Centuries later, Yi-sun becames Gu-won and lives as a demon, making deals with desperate people by granting them wishes in turn of taking their souls to hell after 10 years. While, Wolsim is reborn as Do-hee who happens to have a big family issues. One timeful event led the tattoo which is the power source of Gu-won to transfer into Do-hee.
To cut the story short they work together to get what they want. Gu-won needs the tattoo back and Do-hee needs Gu-won's protection.
The story was pretty common, I find it quit similar with The Guardian: Goblin's Bride. Though a firmly prefer the later, no question. I just can't help but to notice that both the series have similarities on how the male leads ceased to death by burning away as they fight with the main villain in the story. Another thing is that the parents of the female leads made a deal with the male leads to save the baby female leads. As you know, if you see both the series both male leads fell in love with the child they saved.
All I can say is that, I find the show's progress to slow. In my opinion, it could have end in 12 episodes if unncessary scenes were cut off. For me, the show only got interesting in mid episode 15.
The actors were great but I just think the chemistry of Song Kang and Kim Yoo-Jung lacks the sparks. For the side characters, I personally loved Ga-young's story arc, especially her ending where she was able to repay the grace she received herself when she's a kid. Suk-hoon is just too good to be true as he embodies ungreediness and unselfish love to Do-hee. The office characters did good as they help me occasionally ease my bore as the show unfold. Both the secretaries of the leads were sooo cringe LMAO. Lastly, I commend the actors who played Noh Suk-min and Noh Do-gyeong as they really made me stop for awhile and think who could be the lighter guy among them.
The OSTs were good with superb editing skills for the show's effects. Though, the scene of the gasoline stop shop fire doesn't sit right with me.
I recommend this show if you wanted to watch a fantasy like drama with a demon falling for a human girl. But, if you are looking for a drama that is fast paced with solid storyline, you might have to skip this one. The show was okay but I can say there are alot more dramas with the same concept of this one that's more worth it.
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Demon that love human
The story is about a demon that encounters a woman which takes his power. The demon lost his power and he tried all ways to get his power back. In the middle of journey, he slowly fall in love with the woman. But they can't be together because lot of event that occured in the past where some of her sibling involved with the demon contract.Was this review helpful to you?
Funny, exciting, cute
This show is probably my favorite K-drama yet.Positives:
- Song Kang's acting is amazing (and he's just very gorgeous)
- interesting and well-written female lead
- well-thought out story line and fantasy elements
- funny side characters
- interesting villain
- thriller/gore-like elements
- very strong and good start & middle
- the soundtrack (the instrumentals!!!) is so good
- the insight into history and religion were interesting
Negatives:
- the last two episodes are much worse than the rest of the series and can't really compare - the plot and the character development feels out of place and uncharacteristic. This would have been better without the last two episodes (whose conflict could've been solved within minutes)
- some characters are a bit ridiculous/unserious and there are a few cringy moments
- the villains were a bit predictable but that wasn't the point, so it's fine
Overall really a great series. I especially loved Guwon, he was funny, pretty, epic, entertaining, and just great in general. The only real downside is that the show drops a bit in quality after/around ep. 13, but that is the case in many K-dramas.
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A glut of villains , violence & comedy imbalance. Cringeworthy irritating comedy.
Started out interesting but then got bogged down by the sheer number of people the Female lead was in conflict with. It's one thing to have you wondering who the evil behind the evil is, and it's quite another to have more than three "grade A" villain's! Super creepy/violent scenes trade off "comic" relief, which is more irritating than relieving [IE: gang members who turn into super fans of the demon-just cringy]. The romance between the lead's assistants got way to much screen time and again, and was also cringy. Episodes were either super violent or stupid sidekick filler. I was really puzzled why this drama didn't just pull me in & keep me in because it checked off all the right boxes of what I am interested in. Still, when they revealed the whole back story of the main couple-I was nonplussed as it was not compelling.the last 3 episodes dragged, and the end, though happy. was anticlimactic-like the writers & actors were all just tired & ready to be done. Yes tidy endings for all characters, but kinda TMI & bland at that.
In the end it was a few things that made this a huge disappointment:
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It just didn't work for me that in her past life the female lead worked in a tea house-which translated to prostitute (?)! was planning on committing suicide & then faked being Catholic in order to hope to change societies norms concerning rank. I just didn't see the nobility in that, nor the grand love, and certainly not any grand sacrifice. Which is what they were trying to sell us.
Also, a major blunder on the writer's part was having the female lead's parents die because of a deal with Demon (& ha ! he didn't even remember ? but then said he did but didn't mention it because it would complicate things ? All of the was unconvincing, but even more unconvincing was female lead's forgiveness of that due to her seeing that he "saved" her in her past life (uh, NO he didn't, he just accidently interrupted your suicide attempts) Another plot point in which we have to suspend disbelief is that the female lead's surrogate mother was trying to take down the female lead's parents & had a significant part in their deaths. OH the time skips. must every drama have them ? And having Demon just appear, with him being like :hey yeah I'm back why are you surprised ? not excited, not showing any emotion, so weird & unromantic. Then thier lives just go on with him STILL being a demon-you know the thing that appalled her when she actually saw him in action after he supposedly became a nice guy!? yeah, so he's immortal, goes around looking for bad people to punish and wow-that's actually pretty awful if you want a future with him (you hate his job & you're not immortal). I felt like they just kept him bipolar-I love cake- I take lives-I love my woman-I send souls to hell. If they were trying to get us to see him as some Batman/Robinhood righteous dude, they failed. This is no Tale of the Nine tailed, nor is it Healer.
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Heart Wrenching Drama
I started this back in 2024 and stopped after a few episodes. I could just not get into it. I was taking a break from watching Cdramas, so after watching Bon Appetit, Your Majesty, I continued watching it. Not going to lie, but I did cry a lot. It covers suicide, abuse, and bullying. I just didn’t get the part when Do-Hee’s parents were killed from a car accident, why did Madam Ju take her in? It didn’t made any sense, because where are her relatives? Especially grandparents?? You don’t see her interacting with her own extended family members. It was only the Ju family, that’s it. Watching this was also like watching a fashion show. Anyway, I’m glad some characters redeemed themselves, and the ending was perfect the way it is. It showed what happened to all the remaining supporting characters. It made me laugh and it made me cry. The music was really good, too.Was this review helpful to you?
