Doona! Explained

Image Upright:1.15
Native Name:
Hangul:이두나!
Rr:I Duna!
Mr:I Tuna!
Lk:Lee Doo-na!
Genre:Romance[1]
Creator:Song Kyung-hwa
Developer:Studio Dragon
Director:Lee Jeong-hyo
Starring:
Music:Nam Hye-seung[2]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:9
Executive Producer:
  • Hong Won-ju
  • So Jae-hyun
  • Park Ju-yeon
Producer:
  • Kim Young-gyu
  • Lee Ki-hyuk
  • Jang Young-woo
  • Kwon Mi-kyung
  • Park Gyu-won
Editor:Lee Hyeon-mi
Runtime:40–50 minutes
Company:
Network:Netflix

Doo-na! is a South Korean romance television series starring Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong, based on the Naver webtoon The Girl Downstairs by Min Song-ah. It was released on Netflix on October 20, 2023.[4] [5]

Synopsis

A college student, Won-jun, becomes roommates with Doo-na, a retired K-pop idol who leaves behind her glamorous days.[6] [7]

Cast

Main

The main vocalist and center of the girl group Dream Sweet, who announces her sudden retirement and stays in a share house in a college town.

A college student and math genius who desires to live a normal life

Supporting

Won-jun's high school crush.

Won-jun's housemate.

Won jun's childhood friend.

Special appearances

Production

Filming started around July 2022[19] [20] and was completed on February 20, 2023.[21]

Reception

Lee Min-ji of Newsen felt that "what stands out the most in this drama is the complexity of Lee Doo-na's character", describing her as "eccentric and outspoken, but also with a dark side", and appreciated Suzy's acting, who "played her complex sides with stability".[22] Jang Soo-jung expressed a similar opinion on Dailian, writing that "Suzy, who plays the cheerful Lee Doo-na, is perfect, as if the character was made especially for her. [...] She brings Lee Doo-na to life so convincingly that you can't help but wonder, Who else could have played Lee Doo-na if not Suzy?"; conversely, she found Won-jun to be "rather flat" in comparison, but well played by Yang Se-jong. On the plot, she wrote that the drama "shows the standard development of an idol romance drama. [...] However, by actively using clichés, it has the charm of a romantic series, entertaining yet predictable".[23] Jeong Seung-min of MHN Sports appreciated how Suzy expressed the change that occurred in Doo-na after opening her heart to Won-jun and the chemistry between the lead actors, but also wrote that the series "can be childish" and "feels like a typical youth drama or a web drama depicting campus life".[24] Choi Ha-na of TVDaily criticized the drama, stating that it has a predictable plot as it only focuses on the romance between Doo-na and Won-jun (while in the webtoon he is torn between her, I-ra, and Jin-joo) and the supporting characters have no function other than that of "bridesmaids" to the leads. However, she praised Suzy's acting, who "played every moment of Doo-na with just the right amount of intensity, never overdoing it or disappointing", considering it a good enough reason to watch the series.[25] Journalist Kim Jun-mo of OhmyNews called it "boring" as "other than Suzy, the show lacks any memorable parts".[26]

Joel Keller of Decider wrote that "Doona! is a pretty standard romantic K-drama in a lot of ways, but the added dynamic of a regular guy and a depressed K-pop star falling for each other makes things just a little more interesting".[27] Joanne Soh gave the show 3 out of 5 stars in her review for The Straits Times, identifying Doo-na and Won-jun's chemistry, the cinematography, and the show's treatment of the protagonist's mental health issues as the show's strengths, but found it to be "oddly slow-moving" compared to the webtoon.[28] For Geoffrey Bunting of Rolling Stone, Doona! "[weaves] a complicated yet relatable narrative about loss and love. On the surface, it feels at home with contemporary clichéd dramas yet represents a startling departure." He appreciated how it "builds a community around Lee Doo-na to pull her out of isolation and help her rediscover herself", and called it "a show that's really about letting go — shedding old lives, past loves, and former selves" that "deftly navigates the complexities of grief and, though wrapped in K-drama clichés, is surprisingly human".[29]

The series hit the No. 1 spot on Netflix's top 10 TV programs in Singapore.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Teasers Unveiled for Su-zy's Upcoming Netflix Series. The Chosun Ilbo. September 22, 2023. September 22, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927154850/https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2023/09/22/2023092201044.html. live.
  2. Web site: 2023-10-20 . ko:이두나! OST / 수지 (Suzy), BIG Naughty (서동현), 다운 (Dvwn), 권진아, Seori, 김경희, 드림스윗, Janet Suhh (자넷서), Will Bug(윌벅), 남혜승, 고은정, 이소영, 박상희 . https://music.bugs.co.kr/album/20597853 . 2023-10-20 . 벅스! . ko . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021084003/https://music.bugs.co.kr/album/20597853 . live .
  3. Web site: Netflix Orders 'Doona!', From 'Crash Landing On You' Director Lee Jung-hyo; Reveals 60% Of Global Members Watched K-Content In 2022. Liz. Shackleton. Deadline. December 12, 2022. December 12, 2022. October 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231024042220/https://deadline.com/2022/12/netflix-doona-crash-landing-on-you-lee-jung-hyo-1235196238/. live.
  4. Web site: Kim. Ji-won. January 17, 2023. ko:'더글로리' 파트2→'D.P.' 시즌2…넷플릭스, 올해 한국 작품 28편 공개. 'The Glory' Part 2 → 'DP' Season 2... Netflix to release 28 Korean titles this year. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000591753. January 17, 2023. Ten Asia. Naver. ko. March 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230303165445/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000591753. live.
  5. Web site: Yoon . Seong-yeol . July 21, 2023 . ko:[단독]'청룡 접수' 수지 '이두나!'로 10월 20일 안방 컴백..첫 넷플릭스作 . [Exclusive] Homecoming comeback on October 20th with 'Blue Dragon Receipt' Suzy 'Doona!'... First Netflix production . https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003169024 . July 21, 2023 . Star News . ko . . July 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230721070747/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003169024 . live .
  6. Web site: The Life List: South Korean actress Suzy smokes and swears as a retired K-pop idol in Doona!. The Straits Times. 19 October 2023. October 20, 2023. October 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231020041306/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/the-life-list-south-korean-actress-suzy-smokes-and-swears-as-a-retired-k-pop-idol-in-doona. live.
  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003949406. Moon. Ji-yeon. ko:[공식] 수지, 타이틀롤..'이두나!' 넷플릭스 제작 확정. [Official] Suzy, title role..'Doona!' Netflix production confirmed. Sports Chosun. Naver. December 12, 2022. December 12, 2022. ko. December 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221212005916/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003949406. live.
  8. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000584998. Kang. Min-kyung. ko:[공식] 수지·양세종, 넷플릭스 '이두나!' 출연 확정…찬란한 20대의 설렘. [Official] Suzy and Yang Se-jong, Netflix 'Doona!' Appearance confirmed... The fluttering excitement of the brilliant 20's2. Ten Asia. Naver. December 12, 2022. December 12, 2022. ko. December 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221212002925/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000584998. live.
  9. Web site: Lee . Seul . October 17, 2023 . ko:'우영우' 웨딩드레스 신부 하영, '이두나!' 캐스팅…수지·양세종과 호흡 . 'Woo Young-woo' wedding dress bride Ha-young, 'Lee Doo-na!' casting… Working with Suzy and Yang Se-jong . https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001650286 . October 17, 2023 . Xports News . ko . . October 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231020101613/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001650286 . live .
  10. Web site: Ha . Ji-won . October 18, 2023 . ko:김도완 '이두나!' 캐스팅, 수지 양세종과 호흡 . Kim Do-wan 'Doona!' Casting, Suzy and Yang Se-jong . https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000783493 . October 18, 2023 . Newsen . ko . . October 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231020101637/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000783493 . live .
  11. Web site: Kang. Hyo-jin. February 16, 2023. ko:[단독]박세완, 넷플릭스 '이두나!'서 수지·양세종과 호흡…대세 굳히기. [Exclusive] Park Se-wan, breathing with Suzy and Yang Se-jong in Netflix's 'Doona!' solidify the trend. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000411374. February 16, 2023. SpoTV News. Naver. ko. October 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231018171316/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000411374. live.
  12. Web site: OSEN . 2023-10-20 . ko:작정하고 예쁜 수지…'이두나!' 오늘(20일) 드디어 공개 . http://m.osen.co.kr/article/G1112206846 . 2023-10-21 . m.osen.co.kr . ko . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021084002/http://m.osen.co.kr/article/G1112206846 . live .
  13. Web site: ko:'이두나!' 짧은 등장으로도 시선 강탈…아이돌 두나 세계 속 인물들 . https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001652591 . 2023-10-23 . entertain.naver.com . ko . October 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023082041/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001652591 . live .
  14. Web site: ko:'이두나!' 백지혜의 변신 . https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000920280 . 2023-10-23 . entertain.naver.com . ko . October 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023082039/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000920280 . live .
  15. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004721523. Ji. Min-kyung. ko:[단독] 이진욱, '이두나!' 특별 출연..특급 시너지 예고. [Exclusive] Jinwook Lee, special appearance on 'Lee Doona!'..Exclusive Synergy Notice. . Naver. October 18, 2022. October 18, 2022. ko. October 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221021133431/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004721523. live.
  16. Web site: Doona! - Cast (Korean Drama, 2023, 이두나!). HanCinema. October 24, 2023.
  17. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000316538. Hwang. So-young. ko:[단독] 고아성·라치카, 넷플릭스 '이두나!' 특별출연. [Exclusive] Go Ah-seong, Simeez, Rian (Dancer from Lachica), Netflix 'Doona!' special appearance. October 6, 2022. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221006071042/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000316538 . October 6, 2022 . October 6, 2022 . . ko . Naver.
  18. Web site: 양 . 유진 . ko:'이두나!' 고아성, 수지와 걸그룹 멤버로…"컴백이 아냐, 데뷔한 적 없으니까" . https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003780871 . 2023-10-19 . entertain.naver.com . ko . October 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231021084002/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003780871 . live .
  19. Web site: https://www.joynews24.com/view/1505421. Park. Jin-young. ko:수지x양세종, '이두나!' 촬영 본격 돌입…기대되는 로맨스. Suzy x Yang Se-jong, 'Lee Doona!' Filming begins in earnest... Expected Romance. Joy News. July 29, 2022. August 13, 2022. ko. October 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221027012614/https://www.joynews24.com/view/1505421. live.
  20. Web site: Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong confirmed for Netflix adaptation of webtoon 'The Girl Downstairs'. Gladys. Yeo. NME. August 1, 2022. August 13, 2022. August 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813120025/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/bae-suzy-and-yang-se-jong-confirmed-for-netflix-adaptation-of-webtoon-the-girl-downstairs-3280801. live.
  21. Web site: Park . Ji-young . 2023-02-20 . ko:수지x양세종 '이두나!', 오늘(20일) 촬영 종료…최강 로맨스 예약 . Suzy x Yang Se-jong 'Lee Doo-na!', filming ends today (20th)... The strongest romance is scheduled . https://joynews24.com/view/1568690 . 2024-10-24 . Joynews24 . ko.
  22. Web site: Lee . Min-ji . 2013-10-18 . ko:'이두나!' 성격이 좀 이상한, 그래도 너무 예쁜 수지 [TV보고서] . 'Lee Doo-na!' Suzy with a slightly strange personality, but still so pretty [TV Report] . https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202310171553482410 . 2024-10-24 . Newsen . ko.
  23. Web site: Jang . Soo-jung . 2023-10-19 . ko:평범한 대학생과 아이돌이 한집에?…'이두나'의 판타지를 구현하는 수지의 힘 [D:OTT 리뷰] . An ordinary college student and an idol living in the same house?… Suzy's power to realize the fantasy of 'Lee Doo-na' [D:OTT Review] . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/119/0002759745 . 2024-10-24 . . ko . Naver.
  24. Web site: Jung . Seung-min . 2023-10-22 . '12년 차 배우' 수지의 팔방미인 매력 담아낸 '이두나!'[정승민의 정감록] ]. 'Lee Doo-na!', which captures the all-round charm of '12-year veteran actress' Suzy! [Jeong Seung-min's Jeonggamnok] . 2024-10-24 . MHN Sports . ko . Naver.
  25. Web site: Choi . Ha-na . 2023-10-22 . ko:'이두나!' 수지 아니었으면 어쩔 뻔 [OTT 리뷰] . 'Lee Doo-na!' What would have happened if it weren't for Suzy [OTT Review] . https://v.daum.net/v/20231022080206336 . 2024-10-24 . Daum Entertainment . ko.
  26. Web site: Kim . Jun-mo . 2023-10-20 . ko:수지 열연 돋보이지만... 시청자들이 아쉬워할 대목 . Suzy's acting is outstanding, but... there are parts that viewers will be disappointed about . https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/047/0002410017 . 2024-10-24 . . ko . Naver.
  27. Web site: Keller . Joel . 2023-10-20 . 'Doona!' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It? . 2024-10-24 . Decider . en-US.
  28. Web site: Binge-worthy: Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong make K-drama Doona! a very pretty romance. The Straits Times. 25 October 2023. October 25, 2023. October 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231025081122/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/binge-worthy-bae-suzy-and-yang-se-jong-make-k-drama-doona-a-very-pretty-romance. live.
  29. Bunting . Geoffrey . 2023-10-26 . 'Doona!': Inside Netflix's K-Pop Romance Sensation . 2024-10-24 . Rolling Stone . en-US.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Doona!".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.