I have spent most of my adult life writing scripts and tearing apart other people’s plots out of habit, so by the time I sit down at night I usually just want something that does not ask too much of me. That is exactly what My Demon gave me, and I ended up watching all sixteen episodes faster than I expected. This SBS drama aired from late November 2023 to January 2024 and stars Kim Yoo Jung and Song Kang, and honestly their chemistry alone is worth the watch. It is available to stream on Netflix and is rated for viewers fifteen and up, so I did not have to worry about which scenes my kids wandered in on.
The premise is simple enough for a tired evening. Do Do Hee, an heiress to a conglomerate, ends up in a contract marriage with Jeong Gu Won, a demon who has lost his powers. From there things get complicated in the best way, because the source of his power transfers to her, and the two of them become bound to each other whether they like it or not.
As someone who has sat through countless table reads, what struck me first was simply how good these two look together on screen. Every shared scene between Kim Yoo Jung and Song Kang feels like it fills the whole frame, and the way Gu Won gradually becomes dependent on Do Hee is handled with a lightness that makes their growing closeness feel earned rather than forced. The early episodes move quickly and stay fun, which is no small thing when you consider the premise involves a demon collecting human souls. The writers leaned into comedy instead of dread, and the styling, visuals, and soundtrack all show real care. Episodes one through eight in particular kept my attention without a single lull, which is rare for me these days.
Where the show grows up a bit is after episode nine, when the past-life storyline kicks in. What had been a breezy rom com suddenly carries some real weight, with themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption that landed harder than I expected. I will admit I teared up more than once in the back half, and from what I have read, plenty of other viewers did too.
Now, the parts that did not quite work for me. The plot leans on a lot of familiar fantasy romance tropes, so seasoned drama watchers may find some beats predictable. Domestic ratings hovered around three to four percent, which is modest considering how much buzz the show generated online. And as the story moves toward its conclusion, the supporting characters get pushed to the margins while the focus narrows almost entirely onto the central couple. If you are the type of viewer who notices when side stories get dropped, episode fourteen onward might test your patience a little, so go in with that expectation.
Who would I recommend this to. If you want something to unwind with after work, if you are already a fan of either lead actor, or if you are looking for a mix of romance, comedy, and a touch of genuine emotion, this one delivers. If tight plotting and airtight world building matter more to you than chemistry and charm, you might come away a bit underwhelmed.
A few quick answers to things people often ask. Is there a lot of mature content. Not really, the fifteen plus rating means there is nothing too intense, and it is fine for family viewing. When does it really pick up. It is engaging from episode one, but the past life arc starting around episode nine deepens things considerably. Does it end happily. I will not spoil it, but I can say it wraps up warmly enough that you can watch without bracing yourself.
As a final verdict, My Demon is not a flawless masterpiece, but the two leads carry it more than far enough on charm alone. I would give it about an eight out of ten. If you want a show that makes you laugh, gives you a little flutter, and leaves you with a bit of warmth by the end, this is an easy recommendation from me.
Images used in this post are official posters and stills from SBS drama My Demon, and the copyright belongs to SBS, Studio S, and Binge Works.
Sources:
My Demon – Wikipedia
My Demon : SBS
