Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Romance about K-pop star and student has smoking, profanity.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
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Doona!
What's the Story?
In DOONA! romance blooms when a second-year university student (Yang Se-Jong) in Seoul moves into the same building as an ousted member (Bae Suzy) of a famous female K-pop band. How will their "opposites attract" romance work out?
Is It Any Good?
An "opposites attract" romance that falls flat. Doona! introduces viewers to a likable character in Won-joon, but the same can't be said for Doo-na, making investing in their relationship a challenge. Doo-na is self-centered and immature while Won-joon is responsible and considerate. What's more, her constant smoking is jarring to see, and the framing of the show's "cool" character around this habit is disappointing. While not entirely predictable, the series also moves at a painfully slow pace. By far its most intriguing aspect is the glimpse it offers into the lives of university students and the class divide in South Korea.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the picture Doona! paints of university life in South Korea. How is the university system there similar to or different from your own?
Discuss Doo-na's smoking. What are some real-life consequences of tobacco and nicotine use?
What are some positive and negative messages in this story? What do you think are the takeaways of the show, other than entertainment?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 20, 2023
- Cast : Bae Suzy , Yang Se-Jong
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 26, 2023
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