Netflix released all the episodes of Doona! featuring Suzy and Yang Se-jong On October 20, 2023. The pair can be seen entangled in a complicated yet realistic love story in the show.
According to MydramaList, the official synopsis of Doona! is as follows:
"Doo Na, a member of the girl group Dream Sweet, suddenly left the group one day and ends up living in the same share house as Won Jun, a college student. Doo Na mistakes him for being her sasaeng fan, and Won Jun does not know who she is. They become curious about each other."
As some fans quickly finished watching nine episodes in one sitting, they took to social media to shower praise on Suzy for portraying her role with great versatility. One fan tweeted, "She's the main slayer of the year as 'Doona!'"
"Suzy nailed another role": Fans can't get enough realistic portrayal of Doona!
Suzy portrayed the character of Doona in the rom-com drama, while Yang Se-jong chronicled the character of Lee Won-jun. The duo showcased their ultimate chemistry with a deep understanding, engaging conversations, and steamy kissing scenes that went viral on social media.
Doona! is a member of the girl group, who became an idol and was at the zenith of her career. She suddenly quits and vanishes from the entertainment industry after being mocked, bullied, and discriminated against for being perfect.
Despite all the fame and love from the people, she felt lonely, which was visibly portrayed in the actress's performance. According to fans, the actress brilliantly captured the essence of her character, embodying various facets of her personality in the drama, including being carefree, fierce, and expressing love both silently and openly.
Fans praised Suzy for breathing life into a character who was drowning in a sea of hatred and how, with the help of her love interest, she found comfort in life. They could feel all the emotions and the vulnerable side of the character through Suzy's portrayal, from her smiles to her tears and expressions of angst, depicting both the ugly and beautiful sides of the character.
K-drama fans are lavishing praise on Suzy for her portrayal of Doona!
Meanwhile, fans also discussed the captivating visuals of the actress, which outshone everything in the drama. Some people, who weren't big fans of Suzy, also continued to praise her, stating that the role was tailor-made for her, and nobody could have performed it better.
Fans also complimented Yang Se-jong for being the source of comfort for Suzy's character and how their chemistry was evident in the scenes they appeared in. In the drama, Won Jun served as Doona's comfort, as the actress herself described in an interview with Netflix:
"Because of Won Jun, #Doona greets a new morning, so she wishes for this type of morning to always come. You didn’t know, right? She greets a refreshing morning in a long time thanks to Won Jun."
Fans are also debating on social media regarding the ending of the drama. Some believe it is an open ending, while others see it as bittersweet. Some think Doona ended up with Won jun, while others feel they parted ways as they belong to two different worlds.
Regardless, fans can't stop praising the duo for bringing out the intimate, raw, and vulnerable sides of the characters in an explicit manner, making them want to re-watch the drama.
Doona! is currently streaming on Netflix, and fans can watch all the episodes there.