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Doona!
Doona! (Korean: 이두나!) is a South Korean romance television series starring Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong. Based Naver webtoon of the same name by Min Song-ah. It was released on Netflix on October 20, 2023.[2][6][7]
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Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 이두나! |
| Literal meaning | Lee Doo-na! |
| Revised Romanization | Lee Du-na! |
| McCune–Reischauer | Iduna! |
| Genre | Romance[1] |
| Created by | Song Kyung-hwa |
| Based on | The Girl Downstairs by Min Song-ah |
| Developed by | Studio Dragon |
| Written by | Jang Yoo-ha[2] |
| Directed by | Lee Jeong-hyo[2] |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Nam Hye-seung[3] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
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| Editor | Lee Hyeon-mi |
| Running time | 40–50 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | October 20, 2023 |
Synopsis edit
A college student, Won-jun, becomes roommates with Doo-na, a retired K-pop idol who leaves behind her glamorous days.[8][9]
Cast edit
Main edit
- The main vocalist and center of the girl group Dream Sweet (Korean: 드림스윗; RR: Deulim Seuwis), who announces her sudden retirement and stays in a share house in a college town.
- Yang Se-jong as Lee Won-jun[10]
- An college student and math genius who desires to live a normal life
Supporting edit
- Won-jun's high school crush.
- Kim Do-wan as Goo Jeong-hoon[12]
- Won-jun's housemate.
- Park Se-wan as Choi I-ra[13]
- Won jun's childhood friend.
- Kim Min-ho as Seo Yun-taek[14]: Won-jun's housemate
- Kim Sun-young as Doo-na's mother[15]
- Kim Yoo-mi as the representative of Doo-na's agency[15]
- Baek Ji-hye as Eun-joo[16]
Special appearances edit
- Lee Jin-wook as Park In-wook[5]: a person from Doona's past
- Kwon Han-sol as Song Tae-rim[17]
- Go Ah-sung as Im Ha-yeon, a member of the girl group Dream Sweet[18][19]
- Simeez, Rian (Dancer from Lachica) as a member of the girl group Dream Sweet[18]
- Kim Hyun-mok as stalker (ep.3)
Production edit
In July 2022, it was reported that the filming of the series began recently.[20][21] On February 23, 2023, Suzy posted a photo on SNS saying that the series had finished filming.[22]
Response edit
Singapore's national newspaper The Straits Times gave 3 out of 5 stars, giving a positive review for the great chemistry between both the main leads Suzy and Yang Se-jong, and the "very pretty romance" presented by the series. It hit the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s top 10 TV programmes in Singapore.[23]
References edit
- ^ "Teasers Unveiled for Su-zy's Upcoming Netflix Series". The Chosun Ilbo. September 22, 2023. from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c Hyun, Hye-seon (September 21, 2023). "'이두나!' 수지·양세종의 설렘 가득한 로맨스 호흡… 10월 20일 공개" ['Doona!' Suzy-Yang Se-jong's exciting romance... to be released on 20 October]. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "이두나! OST / 수지 (Suzy), BIG Naughty (서동현), 다운 (Dvwn), 권진아, Seori, 김경희, 드림스윗, Janet Suhh (자넷서), Will Bug(윌벅), 남혜승, 고은정, 이소영, 박상희". 벅스! (in Korean). October 20, 2023. from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Liz, Shackleton (December 12, 2022). "Netflix Orders 'Doona!', From 'Crash Landing On You' Director Lee Jung-hyo; Reveals 60% Of Global Members Watched K-Content In 2022". Deadline. from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ a b Ji, Min-kyung (October 18, 2022). "[단독] 이진욱, '이두나!' 특별 출연..특급 시너지 예고" [[Exclusive] Jinwook Lee, special appearance on ‘Lee Doona!’..Exclusive Synergy Notice]. Osen (in Korean). from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ji-won (January 17, 2023). "'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]. Ten Asia (in Korean). from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, Seong-yeol (July 21, 2023). "[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]. Star News (in Korean). from the original on July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "The Life List: South Korean actress Suzy smokes and swears as a retired K-pop idol in Doona!". The Straits Times. October 19, 2023. from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (December 12, 2022). "[공식] 수지, 타이틀롤..'이두나!' 넷플릭스 제작 확정" [[Official] Suzy, title role..'Doona!' Netflix production confirmed]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kang, Min-kyung (December 12, 2022). "[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 (in Korean). from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seul (October 17, 2023). "'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]. Xports News (in Korean). from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Ha, Ji-won (October 18, 2023). "김도완 '이두나!' 캐스팅, 수지 양세종과 호흡" [Kim Do-wan 'Doona!' Casting, Suzy and Yang Se-jong]. Newsen (in Korean). from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (February 16, 2023). "[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]. SpoTV News (in Korean). from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ OSEN (October 20, 2023). "작정하고 예쁜 수지…'이두나!' 오늘(20일) 드디어 공개". m.osen.co.kr (in Korean). from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "'이두나!' 짧은 등장으로도 시선 강탈…아이돌 두나 세계 속 인물들". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ "'이두나!' 백지혜의 변신". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ "Doona! - Cast (Korean Drama, 2023, 이두나!)". HanCinema. October 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Hwang, So-young (October 6, 2022). "[단독] 고아성·라치카, 넷플릭스 '이두나!' 특별출연" [[Exclusive] Go Ah-seong, Simeez, Rian (Dancer from Lachica), Netflix 'Doona!' special appearance]. JTBC (in Korean). from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ 양, 유진. "'이두나!' 고아성, 수지와 걸그룹 멤버로…"컴백이 아냐, 데뷔한 적 없으니까"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Park, Jin-young (July 29, 2022). "수지x양세종, '이두나!' 촬영 본격 돌입…기대되는 로맨스" [Suzy x Yang Se-jong, 'Lee Doona!' Filming begins in earnest... Expected Romance]. Joy News (in Korean). from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ Gladys, Yeo (August 1, 2022). "Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong confirmed for Netflix adaptation of webtoon 'The Girl Downstairs'". NME. from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Na-yeon (February 23, 2023). "수지, 넷플릭스 '이두나' 촬영 끝→흥겨운 댄스까지 "곧 보자"" [Suzy finished filming Netflix's 'Doona' → even danced happily "See you soon"]. Star News (in Korean). from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "Binge-worthy: Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong make K-drama Doona! a very pretty romance". The Straits Times. October 25, 2023. from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.