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. Song Kang as Jeong Gu-won and 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. Lee Sang-yi as Joo Seok-hoon Cheon-sook's nephew and CEO of Mirae Investment, an affiliate of Mirae Group. Kim Hae-sook as Joo Cheon-sook The founder and chairwoman of Mirae Group.
Supporting cast Kim Seol-jin as Gi Gwang-chol (Masked Intruder)
Supporting Mirae Group Kim Tae-hoon as Noh Seok-min Cheon-sook's first son who is CEO of Mirae Electronics. Lee Yoon-ji as Noh Soo-ah Cheon-sook's second daughter who is CEO of Mirae Apparel. Jo Yeon-hee as Kim Se-ra 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. Park Do-yoon as Austin Soo-an's son and Justin's twin brother. Kang Da-on as Justin Soo-an's son and Austin's twin brother.
Sunwol Foundation Jo Hye-joo as Jin Ga-young 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 Seo Jeong-yeon as Secretary Shin Da-Jeong 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.
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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
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share Nielsen KoreaNielsen Korea ratings:
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Nationwide Seoul Nationwide 1 November 24, 2023 4.5% 5.1% 2 November 25, 2023 3.4% 3 December 1, 2023 4.2% 4.4% 3.5% 4 December 2, 2023 4.0% 4.0% 3.5% 5 December 8, 2023 3.4% 3.6% rowspan="2" 6 December 9, 2023 4.7% 5.1% 7 December 15, 2023 4.5% 3.8% 8 December 16, 2023 5.0% rowspan="8" 9 December 22, 2023 4.2% rowspan="2" 10 December 23, 2023 3.8% 11 January 5, 2024 3.7% 3.9% 12 January 6, 2024 13 January 12, 2024 3.6% 3.7% 14 January 13, 2024 3.4% 3.7% 15 January 19, 2024 3.7% 4.0% 16 January 20, 2024 3.5% 3.7% Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings. N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
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 SBS Drama Awards 2023 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Song Kang Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Kim You-jung Best Couple Award Song Kang and Kim You-jung Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Seo Jeong-yeon Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Jeong Soon-won Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Lee Yoon-ji Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Heo Jung-do Scene Stealer Award Kim Cheol-jin Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Kim Tae-hoon
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