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 kisskh 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.
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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