My Demon (Korean: 마이 데몬) is a South Korean television series starring Kim You-jung, Song Kang, Lee Sang-yi, Kim Hae-sook, and Jo Hye-joo.[5] It aired on SBS TV from November 24, 2023, to January 20, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[4] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Netflix in selected regions.[6]
1. 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.
2. Cast
- 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.[5]
- 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.[5]
- 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.[7]
- The founder and chairwoman of Mirae Group.[8]
2.2. Supporting cast
- Kim Seol-jin as Gi Gwang-chol (Masked Intruder)[9]
2.3. Supporting
- Mirae Group
- Cheon-sook's first son who is CEO of Mirae Electronics.[8]
- Cheon-sook's second daughter who is CEO of Mirae Apparel.[10]
- Seok-min's wife who is the managing director of Mirae Electronics.[8]
- Kang Seung-ho as Noh Do-gyeong
- Seok-min and Se-ra's only son who is the head of Mirae Electronics.[11]
- Soo-an's son and Justin's twin brother.[12]
- Soo-an's son and Austin's twin brother.[12]
- Sunwol Foundation
- A dancer whose specialty is traditional double-sword martial arts.[11]
- Heo Jeong-do as Park Bok-gyu
- The director of Sunwol Foundation who was Goo-won's first contractor 200 years ago.[11]
- Mirae F&B
- Do-hee's secretary.[11]
- Park Jin-woo as Han Min-soo
- A team leader of Mirae F&B's public relations.[12]
- Lee Ji-won as Choi Jung-mi
- An assistant manager of Mirae F&B's public relations.[12]
- Hong Jin-ki as Lee Han-Seong
- A new employee of Mirae F&B's public relations.[13]
- Other
2.4. Extended
3. Production
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.[5] On April 14, 2023, actor Lee Sang-yi confirmed his appearance in the drama and was preparing for filming.[19]
The first script reading was held on April 12, 2023.[20]
4. Original soundtrack
Released on November 24, 2023| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Our Night Is More Beautiful Than Your Day" (우리의 밤은 당신의 낮보다 아름답다) | Bae Young-jun | Bae Young-jun | NewJeans | 3:12 |
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| 2. | "Our Night Is More Beautiful Than Your Day" (우리의 밤은 당신의 낮보다 아름답다; Inst.) | | Bae Young-jun | | 3:12 |
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| Total length: | 6:24 |
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Released on December 1, 2023| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|
| 1. | "Whenever, Wherever" (그대가 있는 곳, 언제 어디든) | | - Lee Ki-hwan
- More
- Go Hyeong-eun
| Roy Kim | 3:41 |
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| 2. | "Whenever, Wherever" (그대가 있는 곳, 언제 어디든; Inst.) | | - Lee Ki-hwan
- More
- Go Hyeong-eun
| | 3:41 |
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| Total length: | 7:22 |
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Released on December 8, 2023| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "With You" | Hana | Tom and Jerry | Winter | 4:15 |
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| 2. | "With You" (Inst.) | | Tom and Jerry | | 4:15 |
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| Total length: | 8:30 |
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Released on December 9, 2023| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Even If We Disappear" (우리 사라져도) | - Kim Woon-jin
- Lee Seong-geun
| - Kim Woon-jin
- Lee Seong-geun
| Dawn | 3:57 |
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| 2. | "Even If We Disappear" (우리 사라져도; Inst.) | | - Kim Woon-jin
- Lee Seong-geun
| | 3:57 |
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| Total length: | 7:54 |
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Released on December 15, 2023| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Say You Love Me" (그대라는 봄) | - Jang Hyun Ki
- Ruiz
- Wooh!
- Kim Jong Heon (Psycho Tension)
| - Wooh!
- Ruiz
- Kim Jong Heon (Psycho Tension)
| Sam Kim | 3:32 |
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| 2. | "Say You Love Me" (그대라는 봄; Inst.) | | - Wooh!
- Ruiz
- Kim Jong Heon (Psycho Tension)
| | 3:32 |
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| Total length: | 7:04 |
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Released on December 23, 2023| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "TRUE" | - Leafia (20Hz)
- Park Seul Gi (20Hz)
| [22] | Yoari | 3:13 |
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| 2. | "TRUE" (Inst.) | | | | 3:13 |
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| Total length: | 6:26 |
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| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "The way to lose you" | 10cm | 4:21 |
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Released on January 12, 2024| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Lasting Like The Last Day" (오늘이 마지막인 것처럼) | | - Kim Won
- Lim Ji Soo
- Shim In Yong
| Kang Min Kyung | 3:55 |
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| 2. | "Lasting Like The Last Day" (오늘이 마지막인 것처럼; Inst.) | | - Kim Won
- Lim Ji Soo
- Shim In Yong
| | 3:55 |
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| Total length: | 7:10 |
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5. 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.[24] It was also the eighth most searched show on Google Philippines for 2024.[25]
5.1. Viewership
My Demon : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)| Season | Episode number | Average |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| 1 | 803 | 657 | 829 | 738 | 667 | 833 | 845 | 878 | N/A | N/A | 788 | N/A | 752 | 753 | 711 | 727 | N/A |
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Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by
Nielsen Korea.
[26]
Average TV viewership ratings
| Ep. |
Original broadcast date |
Average audience share |
|---|
| Nielsen Korea[26][27] |
TNmS[28] |
| Nationwide |
Seoul |
Nationwide |
| 1 |
November 24, 2023 |
4.5% (11th) |
5.1% (8th) |
N/A |
| 2 |
November 25, 2023 |
3.4% (20th) |
3.4% (19th) |
2.9% (20th) |
| 3 |
December 1, 2023 |
4.2% (13th) |
4.4% (11th) |
3.5% (18th) |
| 4 |
December 2, 2023 |
4.0% (14th) |
4.0% (16th) |
3.5% (18th) |
| 5 |
December 8, 2023 |
3.4% (19th) |
3.6% (17th) |
N/A |
| 6 |
December 9, 2023 |
4.7% (9th) |
5.1% (5th) |
| 7 |
December 15, 2023 |
4.5% (11th) |
5.2% (8th) |
3.8% (19th) |
| 8 |
December 16, 2023 |
4.7% (13th) |
5.0% (12th) |
N/A |
| 9 |
December 22, 2023 |
4.2% (16th) |
N/A |
| 10 |
December 23, 2023 |
3.8% (18th) |
| 11 |
January 5, 2024 |
3.7% (20th) |
3.9% (15th) |
| 12 |
January 6, 2024 |
2.9% (23rd) |
N/A |
| 13 |
January 12, 2024 |
3.6% (17th) |
3.7% (14th) |
| 14 |
January 13, 2024 |
3.4% (21st) |
3.7% (14th) |
| 15 |
January 19, 2024 |
3.7% (17th) |
4.0% (13th) |
| 16 |
January 20, 2024 |
3.5% (20th) |
3.7% (15th) |
| Average |
3.9% |
—[1] |
—[1] |
- In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
- N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
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6. Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
| Award ceremony |
Year |
Category |
Nominee / Work |
Result |
Ref. |
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| SBS Drama Awards |
2023 |
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama |
Song Kang |
Won |
[29] |
| Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama |
Kim You-jung |
Won |
| Best Couple Award |
Song Kang and Kim You-jung |
Won |
[30] |
| Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama |
Seo Jeong-yeon |
Won |
[31] |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama |
Jeong Soon-won |
Won |
| Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama |
Lee Yoon-ji |
Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama |
Heo Jung-do |
Nominated |
| Scene Stealer Award |
Kim Cheol-jin |
Nominated |
[32] |
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama |
Kim Tae-hoon |
Nominated |
[33] |
