'My Demon', a Korean drama depicting the romance between Demon, a guardian deity turned devil, and a devilish woman

Introducing "My Demon," a Korean drama that depicts a romance between 'Demon,' a guardian deity turned into a devil, and a human.

"My Demon" is a Korean fantasy romantic comedy drama that uses 'demon' as its keyword. The word 'demon' originates from ancient Greek, meaning 'to share fate.' Originally, 'demon' meant 'human guardian deity,' but its meaning later changed to 'devil'.

In the drama, the male protagonist, 'Jung Gu-won,' appears as a demon. Jung Gu-won is a demon who desires eternal life by making contracts with humans. He has lived as a demon for about 200 years, making countless contracts with humans. Currently, he is living his ninth life as the chairman of the Sunwol Foundation. During this time, he meets 'Do Do-hee,' an heiress to a chaebol family, and they enter into a contract marriage.

Song Kang plays the role of the demon Jung Gu-won. Since his debut in 2017, Song Kang has been gaining recognition for his appearance and continues his acting career. He has also appeared on variety shows, expanding his fanbase. He is also known for starring in the Netflix series "Sweet Home," which started in 2020. Song Kang has been praised for his appearance, which is considered well-suited to the role of the mysterious demon.

The female protagonist, 'Do Do-hee,' is a human but is called a 'devil.' She is a member of the Mirae Group chaebol family and heads Mirae F&B, one of the group's subsidiaries. She has a strong personality underneath her elegant and haughty exterior, which can make her seem somewhat prickly. She has never been interested in love, and when she meets Jung Gu-won, she initially shows no interest. However, after an accident where Jung Gu-won saves her, their relationship develops into a contract marriage.

Kim Yoo-jung plays the role of Do Do-hee. Kim Yoo-jung is a representative child actress in Korea. Born in 1999, she debuted as a commercial model at the age of 4 and soon began acting, receiving attention for her exceptional acting skills in famous productions. As of 2023, she is a 20-year veteran actress, and even after becoming an adult, she has continued to take on lead roles in various productions, building her career as an adult actress. In this drama, she takes on the role of a haughty chaebol heiress and draws attention with her clear diction.

Ju Cheon-sook is the only family member Do Do-hee relies on. As the founder of the Mirae Group, she is financially wealthy but stressed by her troublesome children. Among her family, Ju Cheon-sook is also the closest to Do Do-hee.

Kim Hae-sook plays the role of Ju Cheon-sook. After her debut in 1975, Kim Hae-sook worked as a supporting actress for about 25 years before gaining recognition for her supporting roles in famous works starting in the 2000s. She has also delivered powerful performances in Park Chan-wook's films, such as "Thirst" and "The Handmaiden."

Lee Sang-yi plays the role of Ju Seok-hoon, a relative of Do Do-hee, who has no blood relation to her but secretly harbors feelings for her. Lee Sang-yi has been active in theater and musicals before starting his drama career in 2017. He became known to the public through his roles in "Prison Playbook," "Once Again," and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha." He also gained attention for his singing abilities due to his musical background.

"My Demon" presents a captivating narrative of a human and a demon who embark on a contract marriage, exploring the complexities of marriage, even between humans. The mysterious accident that befalls Do Do-hee and the unfolding mysteries within the Mirae Group enhance the drama's immersive quality.

"My Demon" is available for viewing on Netflix and Wavve.