Doona!

This is an artistic series, not a crowd pleaser. The characters are very well defined, however, the most impressive part is the psychology of the K-pop idol. The series tries to make everyone understand what the difficulties of being a k-pop (or k-drama actor/actress, whatsoever) star in plenty of cases really are. I loved the miniseries to bits. It fits perfectly to my idea of romanticism as well as the idea of realism. To be a star, in all languages and on all meridians doesn't mean necessarily happiness. It may; but it may not. I am from Canada, but I really appreciate k-dramas. However, watching the weddings of some k-stars (Jang Na-Ra, Kang So-Ra, for example) and the fact that the non-celebrity spouse's face is hidden, most of them cannot really have girlfriends/boyfriends while young and working in this business, made me think a lot about the traumatizing life of idols. The movie is nice, but also realistic, doesn't matter what the others say. Plenty of people will complain about the ending :)) There is no other real possible ending! I strongly recommend it! It's beautiful, romantic and realistic.

I definitely don't agree with the critical reviews on here. Just because this series doesn't follow the usual format of traditional k-dramas, it doesn't automatically make this series bad. I actually like this series because of the fact that it tries to do something new. I really like the blend of romance and drama paired with this melancholic vibe. I was interested through out all the episodes, because it was so fresh.

This series also did a great job at casting. Bae Suzy is the perfect person for this role, her delivery was great in this. The story was also really interesting.

For me to have given this series a higher rating, I would have wanted to see more character development. I feel like some of the storylines were left open or unfinished. Some of the plotlines felt rushed or out of place as well. I wanted to know more about the characters and their reasons for doing what they did. Still, this was worth watching.

There was a lot of comments when the trailers came out that this was going to be female version of Nevertheless. Well let me tell you that it is not. Not in the slightest.

This series tells you the story about the trauma of a kpop idol who is completely lost and broken, and who finds herself relying on the sweet care and innocent feelings of a young boy living in the same dorm house she is hiding in.

The drama has a straightforward story with well written and complex characters. The more you watch the more about their past you will unearth, and the more of their layers you will uncover. They have an spectacular growth and development and it is truly amazing to watch. How they make mistakes, they regret them, learn from them and heal with the love they give each other.

It was very exciting to me to watch Yang Se Jong after his comeback, he is an amazing actor and he was fantastic in this role, specially in the emotional scenes. He carried the series. I also need to mention that he plays a very shy, inexperienced, crazy in love 20 year old boy, when in reality he is a 30 year old man. Just outstanding.( the difference when we saw him playing My Country: The new Age!!)

Chemistry between him and Bae Suzy was good enough, although I didn't think the skin-ship ( kisses, hugs etc...) in this was as natural and organic as I would have expected from such experienced cast and high quality production, not sure if it was done on purpose for the aesthetics of the drama but it felt staged and a bit fake. But I am used to this already in asian dramas so it might have been because of censorship and all that.

Secondary characters and couples were also fantastic and entertaining . The second female lead had also a very amazing subplot, watching her story with the male lead you were left wanting to know more about them and for a moment you actually rooted for them to become happy forever and ever. Such endearing but bittersweet story.

Overall it was a very enjoyable watch , perfect to binge during a rainy weekend. You won't regret it.

It's always the jealous antis who are more motivated to give negative review. Doona trended, globally rated in top 5 or above, #1 in many countries including SK and in top #10 in many countries for over a month for a reason. Many will agree, Doona is strangely addictive, mainly because of the intense chemistry between Doona and Won Jun and the not obvious happily ever after ending. Yang Sejong is amazing as ever...showing why he was dubbed Monster Rookie his debut year and winning best actor awards. He really convinces as an innocent boy who has pure love for Doona yet manages to not completely lose himself, which makes him even more attractive to the viewers and Doona (versus being a completely lovesick doormat). Suzy is beautiful and part of the fascination is whether she as Doona really loves Won Jun...one can't help but doubt til the end. Not sure if that's good or not good enough acting on Suzy's part? She's definitely Doona tho.

It's refreshing that a love story especially a non action show can be so involving and so popular with audiences around the world. It shows more physical affection on screen than some previous dramas so things don't feel old fashioned. The POV is more the guy's. For a change 3 girls chase an ordinary guy. Suzy Bae has star quality and keeps you watching her. Given her background as an idol singer this role is tailor made for her. Her haistyle didn't suit her though. Yang Se Jong is well cast as the sweet innocent college student. The supporting cast is great and most K drama fans will recognize veterans cast as her mother (the funny North Korean villager from CLOY) and older manager played by Lee Jin Wook.

Actually the director also directed CLOY and the ending is similiar. Due to the silly idols having to be single requirement they can only meet overseas. Pay attention the opening scene of the last episode and the closing scene which are both set in Japan. The ending should have been clearer and not fragmented. Had to read up online to understand it.