Doona!
Promotional poster
Hangul
이두나!
Literal meaningLee Doo-na!
Revised RomanizationLee Du-na!
McCune–ReischauerIduna!
GenreRomance[1]
Created bySong Kyung-hwa
Based onThe Girl Downstairs
by Min Song-ah
Developed byStudio Dragon
Written byJang Yoo-ha[2]
Directed byLee Jeong-hyo[2]
Starring
Music byNam Hye-seung[3]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes9
Production
Executive producers
  • Hong Won-ju (CP)
  • So Jae-hyun
  • Park Ju-yeon
Producers
  • Kim Young-gyu
  • Lee Ki-hyuk
  • Jang Young-woo
  • Kwon Mi-kyung
  • Park Gyu-won
EditorLee Hyeon-mi
Running time40–50 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseOctober 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)

Doona! (Korean: 이두나!) is a 2023 South Korean web 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]

Synopsis

A college student, Won-jun, becomes roommates with Doo-na, a retired K-pop idol who leaves behind her glamorous days.[8][9]

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.
An extremely ordinary college student who has nothing but a warm and pure heart that provides a place for Doo-na to rest.

Supporting

Won-jun's high school crush.
Won-jun's housemate.
Won jun's childhood friend.

Special appearances

Production

In July 2022, it was reported that the filming of the series began recently.[19][20] On February 23, 2023, Suzy posted a photo on SNS saying that the series had finished filming.[21]

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.[22]

References

  1. "Teasers Unveiled for Su-zy's Upcoming Netflix Series". The Chosun Ilbo. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 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). Retrieved September 22, 2023 via Naver.
  3. "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.
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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). Retrieved July 21, 2023 via Naver.
  8. "The Life List: South Korean actress Suzy smokes and swears as a retired K-pop idol in Doona!". The Straits Times. October 19, 2023.
  9. 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). Retrieved December 12, 2022 via Naver.
  10. 1 2 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). Retrieved December 12, 2022 via Naver.
  11. 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.
  12. 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). Retrieved October 18, 2023 via Naver.
  13. 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). Retrieved February 16, 2023 via Naver.
  14. OSEN (October 20, 2023). "작정하고 예쁜 수지…'이두나!' 오늘(20일) 드디어 공개". m.osen.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  15. 1 2 "'이두나!' 짧은 등장으로도 시선 강탈…아이돌 두나 세계 속 인물들". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  16. "'이두나!' 백지혜의 변신". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  17. 1 2 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). Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022 via Naver.
  18. 기자, 양유진. "'이두나!' 고아성, 수지와 걸그룹 멤버로…"컴백이 아냐, 데뷔한 적 없으니까"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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). Retrieved February 23, 2023 via Naver.
  22. "Binge-worthy: Bae Suzy and Yang Se-jong make K-drama Doona! a very pretty romance". The Straits Times. October 25, 2023.
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