My Demon

About making choices, greed and doing the right thing

I like this drama based on fantasy and supernatural. As human we tend to make decisions irrationally, then get you into trouble feeling regrets. The demon or angel in the story just gives you the feeling that there is no other way out but to take the deal from him. Dunno if I will do that. In my opinion this drama had presented a lot of whys and how the hell questions for me with those situations feeling helpless and desperate. We argue, hate and destroy each other, and we also love, help and save each other in the end. Happiness comes from misfortunes? and other trivial things. Feeling happy IMO is all different experience. It's an okay drama for me. I cried a little over the FL feeling sad and alone in some scenes with flashbacks of losing parents and having to love your savior and be abandoned again. Will I rewatch this? maybe or maybe not.

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It started with a bang. It was fun to watch at the beginning. That love hate relationship was very cute at beginning but as you watch more, you realise that story has lost it's steam. This should have been 10 or 12 episodes Kdrama instead of 16. As a result story do stretch unnecessarily in the end. There are few filler episodes in the end. And also ending doesn't make much sense. It seems to me that they didn't know how to end this Kdrama.

This is why first few episodes were best part of this Kdrama after that you wish that it should end quickly because at times it feels that story isn't going anywhere in the middle. And it doesn't help the fact that story basically ended in 15th episode and they tried to explain too many things in the last episode and it didn't quite work out as a result you do feel that they ended this unfinished as you don't get any answer of how their relationship would last since one isn't human so virtually immortal and other one is mere mortal!!

So yeah, it's kind of disappointing in that sense despite the strong beginning! I think the writers must have figured we have two pretty leads - we don't really need a story so they read the trope book and filled in the blanks with illogical nonsense.

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A Visual & Emotional Fantasy Epic

The Story: A Contract with a Demon
My Demon tells the story of Do Do-hee, a "devilish" and cynical heiress of a massive conglomerate who trusts no one, and Jeong Gu-won, a powerful demon who has spent centuries making deals with humans. Their lives become dangerously intertwined when Gu-won temporarily loses his supernatural powers, which are somehow transferred to Do-hee. This momentary loss of power ironically brings them together, leading to a contract marriage and a search for happiness amidst chaos.
My Personal Take: Fated to Fight
What struck me most about this drama was the "twisted fate" the couple shared.
The Past Life Connection: The plot revealed that their souls have been connected since a past life, which ended in tragedy. This added a heavy layer of fear—the fear that history would repeat itself.
Fighting for Love: I loved watching them face their individual battles just to stay by each other's side. It wasn't just about magic; it was about the human (and demon) will to change their destiny.
The Ending (Spoiler-Free)
Going into this, I was terrified it would have a sad ending. However, I was so relieved that it has a great, happy ending. Even when things look dire for the Demon, the story brings it back around in a way that respects their love and completes their journey.
Key Takeaways & Favorite Lines
This drama left me with some really profound thoughts:
"One shall never say never."
"Happiness has no meaning without misfortune."
Final Verdict
A perfect blend of Fantasy, Rom-Com, Sci-Fi, and Action. If you want a drama with top-tier visuals, a "past-lives" mystery, and a couple that will do anything for one another, this is it.

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The worst k-drama I have ever watched

I don’t normally criticise k-dramas because I do genuinely love them but this one undermined my expectations.

I was expecting an exciting fantasy with deep plot twists and a forbidden love sort of romance

I was disappointed save for a couple of things

Liked:
The acting of the villains. The entire family of Seok min had me convinced. Both Seok min and No do gyeong seemed psychotic and their acting felt like a flame. I liked Se ra’s acting and thought she portrayed a terrified and traumatised mother really well. The gangsters also sometimes got a laugh out of me. And the scene where Jin ga yeong helped that little girl. I thought that was the only powerful moment in the show where she not only helps the abused child but she also heals her own inner child. Do do hee’s acting was good too.

Disliked:
Hated that from the beginning Gu won was always there to save Do do hee; so much so that it started becoming predictable and also stole Do do hee’s sense of independence. I know it’s a fantasy but in reality, there’s not always going to be a prince to save you so it sets unrealistic expectations for viewers. There has to be a level of realism and it lacked in that sense.

When Do do hee just woke up, when she was hanging of a building, and when she was dying , she looked perfect and this took away the believability/realism of the series. It was too idealistic. It restricted me from connecting with the story or the characters because I was completely being reminded that this is all fake. And when seok min came back alive. Like wth bro he just fell of a building the size of Big Ben and your telling me he’s still alive? Oh and then a huge rock feel on him and once again, he survived! How believable!!

The songs weren’t bad themselves but the song placements were appalling. The entire scene where Do do hee and Gu won dance on the balcony (you know when she stands on his toes and they dance to that music?) Yeah I hated that scene. They used the song that do do hee was literally TRAUMATISED from and Gu won had the audacity to label it ‘our song’. Get out. It was so unsettling and I had to pause the kdrama for a minute just to go over what the hell jus happened.

Do do hees trauma was overlooked. Her parents died, then Madam Ju dies, a serial killer is after her, and on top of that, Gu won is offering her no emotional support. Another scene where that creepy song starts playing is when someone’s phone starts ringing with that song and she clearly looks terrified but Gu won just looks at her. He might of asked her is she was okay but that’s all. That’s all you’re going to say to your lover who is suffering?? Oh and btw this was the scene before the dance on the balcony scene. He saw that she was terrified from that song and then labels it ‘our song’. Gosh he was such a red flag.


The series itself just dragged in general. I like the past life story but it was just so random and had no correlation with the actual story line. The writers should have gone with one or the other and personally I think they should have gone with the past life storyline and scrapped the entirety of the main story. It was so boring and I learned no moral message from it. It may have been good if it was written better and in less episodes. 16 episodes was a drag

When I discovered that Gu won made a deal with Do do hees father and he was the one that ended his life. Okay take away the fantasy element and he basically killed his wife’s father. No they hadn’t met yet but she was still very quick to forgive if you ask me. Like I was shocked when I found out but she was still chasing after him mad in love.

Also when they had that break and they weren’t seeing each other anymore, why did Gu won teleport to her house and watch her sleep? Again if you take away the fantasy element, it’s really strange and non-consensual. Like just because it’s a fantasy doesn’t mean he can break normal boundaries. Again, such a red flag

And I love Seok hoon I thought he was the only character to truly give emotional support to Do do hee. I genuinely wanted her to end up with him. BUT when he became chairman I was so disappointed. Yes it was a plot twist but it was bad. We wanted Do do hee to become chairwomen and reclaim her independence. We wanted for her to have a girlboss moment but in the end she’s just going to live as the damsel in distress.


The comedy parts were so unfunny. The parts where I was supposed to feel sympathy I felt none. The romantic parts felt forced. Everything about the k-drama just made me uncomfortable. It was a melodrama and I recommend it to no one. The only thing I learned from it is to drop my expectations for K-dramas and that fantasies/ magical elements will try to cover up poor writing.

And honestly there’s more I could delve into like the clichés, unnecessary side characters, rushed scenes with no time to emotionally process, superficial and hollow relationship between the main characters, Song Kang’s acting wasn’t the best, characters with a lack of self and mixed personalities which make them seem inauthentic, Seok hoons ‘burned’ face (it looked like someone smeared clay on his face and splatted red dye - again so artificial) . Uh and just so much more.





My friend recommended me this and now I’m never trusting my friend with kdrama recommendations again 😭

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Makers should've stuck to the central themes properly

This show started out pretty strong, the introduction to everything was great, around episode 12 or so, the makers got confused because they tried to do a lot at once, and it all got tangled and didn't make a lot of sense. The show tried to be a good blend of emotional connection, intrigue, mystery, romance, family, comedy, etc. But it felt like the makers lost the plot halfway through and added random elements without any explanation. Overall it felt quite rushed and senseless.
It is not a perfect drama by any means, I just think the makers should have focused a little bit more on the story so that there could have been some structure and at times the leads' relationship felt a little fake, the relationship felt a little rushed to me but their chemistry made up for it. Had there been more focus on the characters and less on the all sorts of useless things in the story this could've been a 10/10 for me.
I rate a drama based on the entertainment it gives me, while being so senseless at times, it managed to keep me hooked and this is the first drama I have watched in a while after a slump so it does hold a bit of an emotional value to me. The only time when I felt like wtf is going on was in episode 15. The filmography was beautiful, the acting was pretty good, chemistry was there, despite it feeling a little rushed, the romance was good.
Go in with no expectations and you'll likely enjoy it!

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Endless remixes of stuff you have seen elsewhere

Although it wasn't especially bad, there was nothing really original here, just endless remixes of stuff you might have already seen if you watch such dramas. For instance, this is, among others, basically a soft remake of Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), except with a somewhat more age-appropriate relationship (give or take 200 years instead of… 900)

It's unfortunate that the side characters were so obnoxious and annoying (a recurring problem in kdrama), because the leads were great. The special effects too. Almost anytime the show cut to anyone other than the main characters, it suffered. The writing was subpar overall, with many scenes not making sense. The storyline started off pretty great but then just meandered for a long time. Add in the past flashbacks and… it ground to a halt. Pretty much killed the show for me. I finished it more by accident than anything else.

More of Song Kang playing a magic-swinging devil, that chewy Chaebol villain along with his messed up family, and Kim You Jung being a hot-headed (and just hot tbh) slightly bratty CEO, less of everything else please. Would have done wonders for the show.

As it is, overall pretty meh.

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Honestly shocked by the bad reviews, this show is amazing

I watched this a long time ago and have rewatched it three times since, but I hadn't gotten around to writing a review until now. This was one of my very first Korean dramas, and it opened up a whole new world for me to explore. I am really shocked by the number of bad reviews this show has on MyDramaList because I loved everything about it. Even after watching many other K-dramas now, this is still my absolute favorite.

Song Kang (as Jung Gu-won) plays a demon who despises humans—though you find out the reason for this later on—and has been making deals with people for their souls for a very long time. He meets Do Do-hee, played by Kim Yoo-jung, the successor of the Mirae Group. Because of her position in that family, she is mostly met with envy, hatred, manipulation, and scheming plots by the other members to prevent her from taking any real power. Her relationship with Joo Cheon-sook, the leader of the Mirae Group (played by Kim Hae-sook), is the only warm connection she has.

As events unfold, Jung Gu-won and Do Do-hee become deeply entangled with each other. The story itself is refreshing; even though there are other shows about demons or the devil, like the American series Lucifer, the plot and lore behind My Demon feel brand new and well thought out. There are no senseless or wasted moments in this drama; the story makes perfect sense all the way through its 16 episodes. It is also unpredictable, unlike some other dramas where you can see the twists and plot points coming from a mile away.

The acting is brilliant. Song Kang plays a very convincing demon and brings so much emotional depth to the role. The cold, arrogant demon we meet at the start changes a little more with every episode. As a viewer, the more you learn about his past, the more you start to understand him. The fact that Song Kang can take the viewer along on this emotional journey proves he has brilliant acting skills. I have seen him in other K-dramas, and I think he is amazing.

Kim Yoo-jung also plays her role as the Mirae Group successor perfectly. She makes for a very convincing hardened, strong-minded, and battle-ready Do Do-hee. Her emotions are perfectly executed in every scene, allowing you to fully understand how she became this person and how she changes as the story unfolds.

The chemistry between Jung Gu-won and Do Do-hee is amazing, and we definitely have the lead actors to thank for that. Many actors fail to deliver this level of connection even when the scripts are well-written, but Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung truly make it work. As a viewer, you end up rooting so hard for this couple. Lastly, the rest of the cast did a great job, the visuals are beautiful, and the music was incredibly well-chosen.

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Just an average drama

This drama is just okay, nothing too special. The two main leads give good performances, but the story feels kind of been-there-done-that. It's like they took bits and pieces from other Korean dramas and mashed them together. I mean, we've seen the whole "rich mom adopts an orphan" thing a million times before. And of course, her greedy biological kids only care about her money and pretend to be nice after she dies, but they're just trying to grab everything for themselves.


However, the adopted child, armed with determination and resilience, stands up against their nefarious actions, striving to protect what is rightfully theirs.


The problem is, even though it's only been five episodes, the drama is already getting repetitive. It's like they're just going in circles without adding anything new. The initial excitement has fizzled out, and it feels like a chore to keep watching.

I don't know about you, but I like dramas that bring something fresh to the table. Yeah, the performances are good, but that's not enough to save a drama that's stuck in the same old clichés. They need to take some risks and surprise us with something unexpected.

In short, this drama is just average. The performances are decent, but the story is lacking in originality. It's like a mixtape of overused plots and tropes. Hopefully, things pick up in the upcoming episodes and give us something to really get hooked on.

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Amazing performances yet messy writing

It's an interesting premise that tripped and rolled down the stairs at the last steps. This drama is good overall and the acting is amazing but the messy script in the last third brings the whole thing down.

What I liked:
***The performances. I think all of the actors gave really good performances for their characters. The main leads were great, and I especially liked Kang Seung-Ho who portrayed the grandson of the late Madam Joo.
***The soundtrack. It's nice, not overly noticeable though. I loved the intro song.
***The basic premise. If I overlook the messy details of the drama the fundamental plot is pretty interesting.
***The characters. Except for the villain and both second leads because of the flawed writing.


What I didn't like:
***Messy script/characterization in the last third of the drama.
(1.) It was an interesting decision to reveal Noh Suk Min as the main villain in the 9th episode just like that. We get to see a nice compilation of him doing his villainous deeds, and then a face reveal. Just like that, on a pretty silver platter and everything. Do the writers consider the viewers to be so dumb to not figure out who was responsible for everything? Why can't we piece everything together with the main leads? It would have been so much more interesting if we got to 'investigate' with them together. Also, Suk Min has the audacity to cry when his son and eventual victim tragically passes away due to how Suk Min was treating him? As of episode 12, we didn't get to see a close bond between the two of them to believe Suk Min's tears if they were genuine. If the tears are fake, he is not portrayed as a good actor/two-faced manipulator who has a curated persona shown to the public; he is shown as a cold and cruel person so it would be uncharacteristic to fake the tears. Whichever option doesn't make sense of the tears anyway. To me, it translates as bad writing.
(2.) The technical decision to make a whole separate episode for Gu-Won's past life instead of delivering the same information in a more elegant way. Maybe giving him wisps of dreams of how in his past life he fell in love and was made into a demon. He could have had a separate arc of finding out/trying to forget his past life with echo-y lines and foggy visuals from his dreams (you know, how people usually remember their dreams when they wake up). Mans had a whole movie play out in his mind one night instead and became conflicted about how he could be the cause of Do-Hee's downfall. This conflict could have been delivered with better writing quality and no changes to the amount of material filmed. Also, we get to see almost the same dream sequence backstory when Do-Hee remembers her past life. I can get past the first huge dream/past life backstory exposition but repeating it again and almost shot for shot? Exhausting and boring.
(3.) We are shown that after Gu-Won loses his powers his contracts are terminated, they literally burn to ashes, it's as if the wishes were never made (the little girl gets sick again). Since he got back his powers were his contracts magically restored? Why? Is this how it works? Shouldn't he make the contracts anew, the old ones burned away? I know it's nitpicky but hey, the drama should stick to its own rules.

***Stereotypical 'evil' second leads. Why do writers still rely on the drama created by second leads to drive the main romance forward? Can people truly not write good multidimensional characters that have their own story regardless of their feelings for the unattainable main leads? Both Jin Ga-Young (the dancer) and Joo Seok-Hoon (the not-really-cousin of Do-Hee) are one-dimensional 'pathetic' characters with unrequited love for their corresponding main lead. Nearing the end of the drama they come to realize that they have no chance to win over their main lead and move on, as ALWAYS with these types of characters. Uhhh. I'm just disappointed that the writers made these unsubstantial characters to drive the main leads away from each other when the main thing that is holding the second leads together is their unrequited love, warnings of how the other main lead is bad news, longing looks with eyes full of tears taped together with a few pieces of office tape.

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