So this weekend it’s jam packed in K-drama land there is literally too many interesting dramas all airing at the same time so pick away at what strikes your fancy. SBS premiered My Demon in the Fri-Sat time slot and the opening ratings are 4.5% dropping the next night to 3.4%. This drama was never about ratings but more whether Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung can deliver fantasy romance magic in terms of a watchable and tingly-inducing onscreen pairing. The answer is a resounding yes, there is plenty of back story waiting to be revealed, lies and danger lurking behind the shoulder, and instant and growing stronger chemistry between the leads. The direction is also heavy on the romance and slow mo haha the ending scene in episode 1 was such cheesy perfection I love it! This drama is delivering exactly what I was hoping for, no more no less.
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Considering the amount of criticism the drama is getting for the bad acting especially the female lead who is finally being criticised for her always over the top acting is doubt the answer is a resounding yes. I don’t think ratings matter either but bad acting is still bad acting and no amount of popularity should cover that up.
Exactly. I'm glad people are now finally realizing she's always been a ham/overacting actress. I think people, Koreans especially, had rose-tinted glasses when it comes to her because she was a child actress and I've read that koreans have a soft spot for child actresses/actors, so it's only now they're realizing she's not really the great actress they thought she was. And I'll admit she was a good child actress, but that's about it. Her lack of critical acclaim since transitioning into an adult actress speaks volume lol. Her fans can cry for all I care lol, eff that arrogant fandom 😂
All the plastic surgery and shielding from fans hasn’t helped her acting it seems. I haven’t seen the drama yet but the online forums are full of comments about her and his terrible acting. Pann has been covering them too surprisingly because she was a huge fan. Every few weeks there’s a new plastic surgery post about her. The poor acting was always there but nobody wanted to admit it before. I’m surprised it’s the knetz themselves who bought it up. It’s never happened before so it must have shocked them.
Don’t worry her fans are gonna claim their unnie winning yet another paid award at the year end negates all the comments about her mediocre acting. This has always been their trend.
She's always been very mediocre but got away because of the nostalgia people felt for her child roles. Now with all the rising young actresses like Han Sohee, Go Youngjung and especially Noh Yeonso people have higher expectations of acting and the beauty standard has also changed substantially. Those trying to copy the badass chaebol vibe that Han Sohee has naturally will always fall flat and the overacting will be obvious.
Actually she's considered one of the most beautiful actresses in Korea with a flurry of beauty sponsorships... this is an objective point of view...
In South Korea, she's literally won many 'most beautiful' polls. I'm Korean, my partner's Korean and we have plenty of Korean family in South Korea....
Flurry of beauty sponsorship? She’s only been with Laniege till now. Flurry is what HSH have with luxury brands. Don’t oversell her beauty and popularity with fake comments. Also people are talking about her acting here which is pretty bad. She’s finally being exposed for it too. Her fans really thought a chaebol role made her all boss girl but forgot she has no versatility. All her roles feel the same and she has no nuance in any of her characters.
“considered one of the most beautiful actresses”, yes, by her fans. Lol they're fans, of course they're going to think she's the best thing since sliced bread 😂
I don't see any of her fellow celebrity gushing over her beauty or picking her as their ideal type, unlike other actresses her age. And the other commenter is right, she's no Han So Hee who has ambassadorships with beauty brands left, right, and center. Stop overrating her beauty, she's weird-looking with a weird, wide face shape and is even more weird-looking now after her “enhancements”. Next!
I'm indifferent towards KYJ. Only watched her in Moon Embracing the Sun, so I don't have any say for her acting. But from the looks side, I think she's really pretty.
It’s the Song Kang effect. He drags everyone down. Boy is gorgeous to look at but is a charisma suck and can’t act his way out of a paper bag.
wait, I'm not even a fan of SK, but why blame it on him? her dramas post-moonlight all had average ratings to downright fl*ps like clean with passion for now with 1% ratings, even without song kang (i censored the word fl*p because it seems like koala is filtering out comments with that word). i agree he's not a good actor, but it's not just his fault this drama is tanking lol
Her last drama had very high ratings and was always #1 in its timeslot.
It takes two to clap in a drama, not just Song Kang alone. The heroine can't act too.
Woah.. as someone who has spent 25 years watching lots of tv shows across all platforms and countries, i believe that the comments here towards kim yoo jung’s acting are mean and rude. It stinks of personal hate. Yikes. It’s unfair that you compare her with han so hee as they’ve played way different characters.
I enjoyed the first 2 eps. The pilot isn’t the best there is but i agree with koala that the ending is perfection. Ep 2 showcases kim yoo jung’s acting experience and i’m surprised that song kang is good in acting too.
If kim yoo jung may seem overacting to you, that may be because her roles demand her to be very expressive. I remember her acting in 8th night is subdued because that’s the character.
Koala, i suggest you censor some of the posts that just brew hate and malice. It’s evident that the initial comments here are meant to cyberbully kim yoo jung and nothing else. It’s your site so you have every liberty to show what your audience sees. I rarely visit your page anymore because of this kind of discussion. It’s 2024 and we still tolerate such bullying?
People are dying at the other side of the world and here we are — Instead of celebrating positive, beautiful stuff, we turn everything into hurt and malice.
We should all be more than this.
Koala in her own way started the hate train towards KYJ on her platform. KYJ haters found their safe space here, as they know that koala based on her previous writings was passive-aggressive to kyj. She may now be trying to walk back and appear positive to all, but you still can’t erase the fact that she breed this type of commenters.
Overacting doesn't mean more expressive. What is this Hwang Jung Eum level of logic? Just let her do makjang dramas then she can be as "expressive" as she wants. Nobody will criticize her mediocre acting then and just so you know the comments about her not so spectacular acting are all over numerous forums. Its the wrong role for her she isn't fit for this kind of role yet and the comparison with Han So Hee was about beauty and we all know Han So Hee is the epitome of beautiful and she's a true girl crush.
Actually, this is pretty tame compared to the comment section years ago. I remember there used to be a Lee Minho stan and a Suzy stan who were infamous for not only throwing hate on each others' faves, but other Korean artists as well. And the insults were downright vile complete with personal attacks on the artists, threats, and online harassment. Comments on acting and visual were too tame for them. It was insane. I wonder if they were IP blocked by Koala lol.
Hey Palat, can you explain what you mean by "Hwang Jung Eum level of logic." I'm impressed how you easily trashes two actresses and one commenter (me) in just one statement.
YOO JUNG is good in lovers of the red sky. And Yoojung is not totally bad here more like underwhelming for someone who is as talent as her. The bad acting is Song kang.
If you think she's bad in acting so it's ok if you don't watch the drama . We love her no matter what you say . Your a fan of Han So He. But we fans of Kim Yoo Jung never rude or say bad words to her even though some of her act so obviously force😅 . Why ? Are you jealous? Why are you protecting SK too? It is because you like the couple SK and Han so he , right? If you like them , like them . No more words. But we love the couple Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung ... Let our Kim Yoo Jung no luxury's brand ...maybe that's what you think .
Are you afraid that SK fall in love to my KYJ? 😅🤣🤣🤣 Don't worry their hiding their relationship status . 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
LOL Where are the delulu fans of KYJ who was so sure this drama will be a hit 😂
Her fans are always so arrogant and they never learn that being that arrogant always backfires 😂😂😂
Also, when the drama was first announced and her character was described as a cold girlboss type character, I knew she's going to overact again and turn up the whole bossy b*tch angle and it's going to be cringe fest because everytime she tries to be badass, it always looks forced and cringey. And I was right lol. This girl is the most overrated actress of her gen. Her fans act like she's this great actress, but let's be real, since transitioning to being an adult actress, she's never been critically acclaimed and now everyone's seeing her acting for the overacting that it is (except for her delulu fans, of course 🥴) lmao. Seems like she can only play cutesy or damsel in distress type characters, huh? This girl never had acting range and was only good as a child actress lol
Fans always want the best for their bias right? Our fandom claiming the drama to have high ratings & be successful internationaly doesn't affect your fave or your life & we are not the only fandom doing that right? So why are you affected if the show got low ratings? If it didn't manifest it's fine. Life goes on. Yoojung is still earning money from the drama except for you though.
Relaxxx Narwhal your heart step on the break 😂, I bet your waiting for this your whole life to spit those words of fallacies.🤔 Is the female lead an opponent to your fav? thaewt you need to call out kim yoo Jung's fans only? Is the bad acting comes from the majority of the population's feedback? Or just a piece of cake from the whole cake? Your conclusion is groundless.
Anywaysss...Am I watching the same drama as the "haters", cuz why is it that everyone is pointing at the actors acting??? I was immersed in the 2 episodes didn't even give me the time to check if they are acting properly, it looked natural and funny to me. Especially where the female lead's acting after they get dunked into the river where she expressed raw emotions. Fiery eyes, voice, and palpable anger are testament to her exceptional acting skills. It is indeed true as said by many that her eyes is her asset. I feel like people are purposely critiquing the actors and drama because of their dislike of the actors.
Also, I saw on twitter that this drama is doing well globally even tops the #1 spot on netflix to other countries. This simply means that the leads are effective in portraying their role. I also want to point out that not every person who praises the actors/actress acting are their fans only if you think otherwise then it's you who are delulu. Conclude only that they can't really act if they didn't get any awards that recognize their talent and capabilities.
Omg! 🤣
lol this drama looks like an adaptation of some sh*tty Wattpad story haha. also, what's up with the filters? makes them look ghostly lol
Koala you took the words right out of my mouth😂. Episode 1 ending was sooooo cheesy and yet I kept rewatching it, it was beyond perfect. And the chemistry is explosive😂😂...I love it
I recall when Yoon Eun Hye (my love) played chaebol or heiress in my fair lady and people were losing their hairline over it, saying she was a terrible actress and her diction or intonation wasn't good for an heiress, just basically hot and bothered about ridiculous stuff. If I'm not mistaken this is the first time yoo Jung is playing very rich, an heiress at that and people are losing their marbles already? How predictable. If she was playing an average girl or just a girl anyone can be, then no problem, but she dares to act rich and they're looking for faults here and there. It's like history repeating itself, what is so bad about her acting really? All you confused admirers need to relax and hold your peace. Yoo Jung ah fighting!!
She is just bad. Every next drama I hope she’ll get better since I loved her as a child actress. Dropping this one again
Considering how YEH and her career got wiped out I think you're right the same ending will happen for KYJ and her lack of talent.
The point is, back then haters were losing their minds because Eun Hye was killing everything. Same with yoo Jung, the girl is killing the role while maintaining beauty, the hate is a must, doesn't erase her talent or beauty though, but why not, give it your best shot
A reminder that Yoon Eunhye no longer has a career.
She could act anytime she want. She's rich enough to not do anything. She got house, car, cafe. All her YT vids are about her enjoying her life. At 40s can you do the same? Enjoying your life and not working. So she's already successful in her life and doesn't need to sweat about it anymore. So your comment about her not having a career is really funny. She chose to live that way.
I enjoy watching her YTs. It is very relaxing and spiritually comforting. I am so happy to see Yoon Eunhye in a happy and comfortable place now. She does what she wants. She can still act if she wants. I too dont think she does not have a career...she just choose to do something different.
Yoon Eun Hye is living another life . I think that she would act only if she was offered an interesting role which will never happen . She never had the chance to work with the big Screenwriters , and back then she only worked with actors that weren't popular . It was already great that she could achieve what she has ! Sad because she stills until this day my bias . She had so much charisma and potential . Her movie is actually in some China theaters .
Lol the excuses your fandom use to cover up your fave being the fl*p that she is. Hilarious 😂 You're now even using Yoon Eun Hye, huh?
Just admit that you all became too arrogant (as usual for your fandom lol) in predicting that this drama will be a hit and now it's backfiring to you all (as always too). LMAO, love to see it! 😂😂😂
By the way, shout out to the commenter who was trolling the MLL post before, bragging that this drama will be a hit, as if these two are ratings magnets. Hi! 😂
Hmmm a fan of MLL I see. I remember whose your bias...Anyway atm MyDemon is now ranked 3rd on top shows in Netflix for Nov 27th; No. 1 in 12 countries incl SouthKorea, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand...with only 2 episodes released. And Im not bragging, not at all. Just saying it didnt fl*pped, far from it. You just wished it did. You thought a couple of negative articles abt kyj posted on pannchoa is the absolute truth when we know haters could easily spew lies and nonsense and vitriol everywhere. Case in point, you posing as 17 (or more?) different users. I hope karma reaches you online.
So i was right. You’re a fan of Kim So Hyun. You are dragging her down with what you’re doing.
If you are truly confident about KSH, you wouldn’t need to trash anyone. And.. pls take care of your mental health. Spewing hate can be harmful and toxic to you, truly. Don’t do this again, alright? It’s good koala called you out, it’s for your own good too.
Damn, you are so persistent on proving your point so much. Just admit that you don't like her instead of saying nonsense. She acts well and the drama is doing so well. Drink some water and cry as much you want.
I love how the haters expose themselves so easily. If you don't like it - and I obviously mean some of the comments here - then why not move on and watch something else, instead of spreading hate.
No amount of you all crying over “haters” will change the fact that she's a mediocre actress with overrated acting and overrated visuals and with no critical acclaim since she became an adult actress. And no amount of crying will change the fact that this drama is flopping. Next!
Flopping and yet it's currently among the top 3 in netflix tv shows of asian countries. Relearn the definition of the word "flopping" before you use it please.
She is not mediocre and she is really pretty. No one is crying.
Today I learned: criticizing bad acting = being a hater
Dang, your fandom is sensitive AF. The comments here aren't even half as bad as the comments your fellow fans used to write on this site, with personal attacks towards other actresses and extreme insults. Now you all are crying because your fave is being exposed for the bad actress that she is. Cry about it 🤷♀️
That is what you just learned? Even after my long comment? Yikes.
haters are obviously spreading lies here. if you watched it without prejudice you will see Yoojung is not overacting at all and Song Kang is not bad. tbh people are afraid of its potential. lmao.. have a life. touch some grass. support your own fave. hype them for all i care instead of spreading hate on a drama without your bias.
Nobody is spreading lies go to Pann and Insitz the comments about the bad acting comes straight from korean netizens. Even theqoo chat talks about the bad acting. Heck even on MDL people are talking about the average acting. You're trying very hard to defend something that is true.
There are also positive posts about yoojung & my demon on pann why you didn't mention that? Anyway yoojung haters are really working hard because she is active right now so keep being pressed behind your screen or whatever while she is still earning money.
This drama is a wattapad novel come to life with two very bad actors. No scratch that even the supporting actors are flat. Song Kang I don't think anyone expects anything from him. Except for Sweet Home, which was too gory for me but his acting wasn't hurting my eyes, he's been sooooo bad in everything else. Especially that weather drama his acting was physically painful to watch. I don't understand why he ever got this popular or what Netflix sees in him but this drama is perfect for those vapid brainless watchers who just want to see pretty without any substance so this should do just fine on Netflix but 16 episodes of vapid eye candy is a bit much. Someone tell Song Kang to stick to being a pretty face on magazines please.
he lucked out on love alarm for real. aside from having a competent female lead in love alarm, his character there for some reason spawned a lot of fangirls who will watch anything he's in. but seeing the ratings for this one, apparently, that isn't enough lol. i agree, he's a bad actor lol *cue his cringe fangirls foaming at the mouth*
Competent female lead? KSH should be considered a mediocre actress too if people are coming for KYJ's acting. Bffr.
“Those vapid brainless watchers who just want to see pretty without any substance”
Lol you're describing Jennilee above who's writing essays defending this mediocre drama and her mediocre fave, going as far as using another actress's name to do so lmfao. Also, like, 95% of Song Kang's fandom 😜
This drama has quite a good amount of marketing invested pre-realised. To be honest, there are other good dramas and variety shows that are every good. Not surprised rating dip when audiences are not finding this good enough.
But who knows, what will be be like towards the end of the series. I may not a fan of these 2 leads even thru they look very beautiful. I do wonder if these 2 leads can develop good chemistry. Kim Yoo Jung is better if she is led into a role by a good co-star. She struggles on her own. If her co-star is a weak actor, it will affect her too.
There are afew strong child actresses that can hold on their own as adult. I enjoy watching them but they dont always get good script.
LOL @ the volume of hate comments spamming the comment section. It's so rare to see this on Korean section. hahahaha
I know, I was shocked too. Wow!!
Now we know the reasons... Koala really moderate this site regularly.
so rare?? so you are not here very long apparently, lmao
@vlive, yes or no. I used to visit here quite often a few years back but took a break from the whole drama land just to focus on my career. I did not get active again until 2022. Koala's blogs used to have A LOT of comments on K drama when C dramas did not share equal amount of coverage years ago. But traffic seemed to shift to C drama section since she increased blogging of C drama.
Disappointed by this drama really. On paper i woulve picked this over park's marriage contract, but after watching both the opposite turns out to be true. Song kang lacks charisma (Park Min Young saved him in FLW), while Kim Yoo Jung is a one trick pony who can only play crazy but endearing spunky girls without any nuances.
comments like these just make me realise you people say Yoojung only plays spunky crazy girls as if Thread of Lies doesn't exist
everytime there's a kim yoo jung or kim so hyun article, it's always messy and filled with haters. it's only been 2 episodes, so i won't judge their acting yet. however, the first two eps and just the whole premise in general screams fanfic. i guess long-time kdrama fans will find it nostalgic lol.
i think if its KYJ articles will be negative comments from head to toe. KSH articles will mostly be praising her to high heavens and defending her. Maybe Koala would know why some are embolden to hate another actress and blindly praise one. Her writings are middle-ground now, but during the peak she nurtured and emboldened haters for kyj due to her passive-aggressive digs.
I may agree with this. Koala used to be very polarized herself about her own review of drama and acting. She's getting toned down now perhaps bcos of age? We all are. LOL
That's my theory too. I think majority of Koala's audience are Kim So Hyun's fans who believe trashing Kim Yoo Jung will benefit KSH.