There's another K-drama you'll def want to add to your must-watch list: Doona!, starring Bae Suzy and Yang Se Jong, is directed by Lee Jung Hyo—who is also known for directing the 2019 hit K-drama Crash Landing On You. The series is based on the popular webtoon The Girl Downstairs by Min Songa.
Have you ever dreamt of stumbling upon love in the most unexpected place? This article is your ultimate guide to the fascinating facts and trivia about Doona! that every K-drama enthusiast should know.
Everything you need to know about Netflix's Doona:
What is the plot of Netflix's Doona?
The heartwarming series follows the story of Lee Doo Na (Suzy), a retired K-pop idol who now lives a quiet and ordinary life in a communal living house.
One day, Doona meets Lee Won Joon (Se Jong), a college student who ends up living with her in the same communal house. Won Joon is quick to fall for Doona, but she initially doesn't return his feelings. However, as they spend more time together, Doona begins to open up to Won Joon about her celebrity past. Can they learn to find love and happiness with each other?
Who are the cast members of Netflix's Doona?
Bae Suzy as Doona
Doona left behind her glamorous showbiz lifestyle and retired from the entertainment industry in order to live a more "normal" life.
As a former K-pop idol herself (she was part of the girl group Miss A), Suzy is perhaps best known for her roles in Dream High (2011), Gu Family Book (2013), Uncontrollably Fond (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Vagabond (2019), Start-Up (2020), and Anna (2022). Interestingly, Dream High (starring 2PM's Taecyeon and Wooyoung, IU, Kim Soo Hyun) and is a coming-of-age story about a group of teenagers—who dream of becoming K-pop idols.
Yang Se Jong as Lee Won Joon
Lee Won Joon is just your regular college student struggling to balance school and a personal life—until he finds out he lives with a former K-pop idol.
Yang Se Jong has appeared in several K-dramas, including his acting debut in Dr. Romantic (2016–2017), Duel (2017), Temperature of Love (2017), Still 17 (2018), and Netflix Original My Country: The New Age (2019). He also made a cameo appearance in Dr. Romantic 2 (2020).
Joining the two leads are supporting actors Ha Young, Park Se Wan, Kim Do Wan, Kim Min Ho, Ju Yeon Woo, Kang Myung Joo, Kwon Han Sol, and Baek Ji Hye.
When can I watch Netflix's Doona?
Doona! will premiere on Netflix on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Watch the teaser trailer for Doona! here:
