Doona!
Doona! (Korean: 이두나!) is a 2023 South Korean streaming television series directed by Lee Jeong-hyo, and starring Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong. It was released on Netflix on October 20, 2023.[2][6][7][8]
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Hangul | 이두나! |
Literal meaning | Lee Doo-na! |
Revised Romanization | Lee Du-na! |
Genre | Romance[1] |
Created by | Song Kyung-hee |
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 | |
Executive producer | Hong Won-ju |
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Running time | 40~50 minutes |
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Release | |
Original network | Netflix |
Original release | October 20, 2023 |
Synopsis
A college student, Won-jun, becomes roommates with Doo-na, a retired K-pop idol who leaves behind her glamorous days.[9][10]
Cast
Main
- The main vocalist and center of the girl group Dream Sweet, but she announces her sudden retirement and stays in a share house in a college town.
- Yang Se-jong as Lee Won-jun[11]
- An extremely ordinary college student who has nothing but a warm and pure heart that provides a place for Doo-na to rest.
Supporting
- Shin Ha-young as Kim Jin-joo[12]
- Won-jun's high school crush.
- Kim Do-wan as Goo Jeong-hoon[13]
- Won-jun's housemate.
- Park Se-wan as Choi I-ra[14]
- Kim Min-ho as Seo Yun-taek[15]
- Kim Sun-young as Doo-na's mother[16]
- Kim Yoo-mi as the representative of Doo-na's agency[16]
- Baek Ji-hye as Eun-joo[17]
- Lee Yu-bi[18]
Special appearances
- Lee Jin-wook as Park In-wook[4]
- Go Ah-sung as Im Ha-yeon, a member of the girl group Dream Sweet[19][20]
- Simeez, Rian (Dancer from Lachica) as a member of the girl group Dream Sweet[19]
- Kim Hyun-mok as stalker (ep.3)
Production
In July 2022, it was reported that the filming of the series began recently.[21][22] On February 23, 2023, Suzy posted a photo on SNS saying that the series had finished filming.[23]
Response
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.[24]
References
- "Teasers Unveiled for Su-zy's Upcoming Netflix Series". The Chosun Ilbo. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- Hyun, Hye-seon (September 21, 2023). "'이두나!' 수지·양세종의 설렘 가득한 로맨스 호흡… 10월 20일 공개" ['Iduna!' Suzy-Yang Se-jong's exciting romance... to be released on 20 October]. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). 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. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- 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). Retrieved October 18, 2022 – via Naver.
- 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. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- 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). 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 'Iduna!'... First Netflix production]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2023 – via Naver.
- "WATCH: Suzy, Yang Se-jong go beyond housemates in new 'Doona!' trailer". ABS-CBN News. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- "The Life List: South Korean actress Suzy smokes and swears as a retired K-pop idol in Doona!". The Straits Times. October 19, 2023.
- Moon, Ji-yeon (December 12, 2022). "[공식] 수지, 타이틀롤..'이두나!' 넷플릭스 제작 확정" [[Official] Suzy, title role..'Iduna!' Netflix production confirmed]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved December 12, 2022 – via Naver.
- Kang, Min-kyung (December 12, 2022). "[공식] 수지·양세종, 넷플릭스 '이두나!' 출연 확정…찬란한 20대의 설렘" [[Official] Suzy and Yang Se-jong, Netflix 'Iduna!' Appearance confirmed... The fluttering excitement of the brilliant 20's2]. Ten Asia (in Korean). 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). Retrieved October 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- Ha, Ji-won (October 18, 2023). "김도완 '이두나!' 캐스팅, 수지 양세종과 호흡" [Kim Do-wan ‘Iduna!’ Casting, Suzy and Yang Se-jong]. Newsen (in Korean). 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 'Iduna!' solidify the trend]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via Naver.
- OSEN (October 20, 2023). "작정하고 예쁜 수지…'이두나!' 오늘(20일) 드디어 공개". m.osen.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- "'이두나!' 짧은 등장으로도 시선 강탈…아이돌 두나 세계 속 인물들". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- "'이두나!' 백지혜의 변신". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- Kim, Hyun-jeong (April 20, 2022). "[단독] 이유비, '이두나!' 출연 물망…수지·양세종과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Lee Yu-bi, 'Lee Doona!' Want to appear... Breathing with Suzy and Yang Se-jong]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved April 20, 2022 – via Naver.
- Hwang, So-young (October 6, 2022). "[단독] 고아성·라치카, 넷플릭스 '이두나!' 특별출연" [[Exclusive] Go Ah-seong, Simeez, Rian (Dancer from Lachica), Netflix 'Iduna!' special appearance]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022 – via Naver.
- 기자, 양유진. "'이두나!' 고아성, 수지와 걸그룹 멤버로…"컴백이 아냐, 데뷔한 적 없으니까"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). 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). 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. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- Kim, Na-yeon (February 23, 2023). "수지, 넷플릭스 '이두나' 촬영 끝→흥겨운 댄스까지 "곧 보자"" [Suzy finished filming Netflix's 'Iduna' → even danced happily "See you soon"]. Star News (in Korean). 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.