My Demon () is a South Korean television series starring Kim You-jung, Song Kang, Lee Sang-yi, Kim Hae-sook, and Jo Hye-joo. It aired on SBS TV from November 24, 2023, to January 20, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
The series depicts the story of a fateful encounter between Do Do-hee (Kim You-jung), a haughty but organised heiress of a conglomerate, and Jeong Gu-won (Song Kang), a demon who is cold and carefree, and who temporarily loses his powers. The couple embark on a contract marriage, agreeing to help each. Over time, their relationship begins to evolve into romance, but not any sooner than they each realise their romance may be dangerous to the other.
Cast
Main
- Kim You-jung as Do Do-hee and Wolsim
- Kim Gyu-bin as young Do Do-hee
- Do Do-hee is the CEO of Mirae F&B. After her parents died when she was 11 years old, she was adopted by Ju Cheon-sook, the chairwoman of Mirae Group.
- Wolsim is a courtesan in the Joseon era who fell in love with Seo Yi-sun.
- Jeong Gu-won is a 200-year-old demon who plots tempting soul-binding contracts with humans, exploiting their vulnerabilities.
- Seo Yi-sun is a young master in the Joseon era who fell in love with Wolsim.
Cheon-sook's nephew and CEO of Mirae Investment, an affiliate of Mirae Group.
The founder and chairwoman of Mirae Group.
Supporting cast
- Kim Seol-jin as Gi Gwang-chol (Masked Intruder)
Supporting
Mirae Group
Cheon-sook's first son who is CEO of Mirae Electronics.
Cheon-sook's second daughter who is CEO of Mirae Apparel.
Seok-min's wife who is the managing director of Mirae Electronics.
- Kang Seung-ho as Noh Do-gyeong
Seok-min and Se-ra's only son who is the head of Mirae Electronics.
Soo-an's son and Justin's twin brother.
Soo-an's son and Austin's twin brother.
Sunwol Foundation
A dancer whose specialty is traditional double-sword martial arts.
- Heo Jeong-do as Park Bok-gyu
The director of Sunwol Foundation who was Goo-won's first contractor 200 years ago.
Mirae F&B
Do-hee's secretary.
- Park Jin-woo as Han Min-soo
A team leader of Mirae F&B's public relations.
- Lee Ji-won as Choi Jung-mi
An assistant manager of Mirae F&B's public relations.
- Hong Jin-ki as Lee Han-Seong
A new employee of Mirae F&B's public relations.
Other
- Cha Chung-hwa as a homeless woman who was later revealed as the God.
Extended
- Kim Young-jae as Do-hee's father
- Woo Hee-jin as Do-hee's mother
- Kim Seol-jin as Gi Gwang-cheol
- Kim Beop-rae as a boss
- Jeong Soon-won as number two
- Lim Cheol-hyung as Detective Park
- Jeon Sok-chan as Detective Oh
- Seo Sang-won as Pastor Michael
- Joo Suk-tae as Cha Tae-jun
- Lee Kang-wook as Do-hee's blind date
Production
Casting
On January 18, 2023, it was reported that both Kim You-jung and Song Kang have been considering the offers to star in the drama. On April 14, 2023, actor Lee Sang-yi confirmed his appearance in the drama and was preparing for filming.
Filming
The first script reading was held on April 12, 2023.
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 7
Reception
Singapore's national newspaper The Straits Times gave My Demon four out of five stars, praising the series for its cast and execution of the plot, and the good chemistry between the lead cast members Song Kang and Kim You-jung. The series ranked second on Netflix's Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category. It was also the eighth most searched show on Google Philippines for 2024.
Viewership
Awards and nominations
Notes
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