Suzy is back in the new Netflix K-drama Doona! A few days before the new series drops, the Nation’s First Love reveals her emotional connection with her character, who also happens to be a former K-pop idol.
After the success of Anna in 2022, Suzy returns to the small screen in this new K-drama series based on Min Songa’s webtoon, The Girl Downstairs. Netflix is now hyping up Doona!’s nearing release with several promotions here and there, dropping a sneak peek, trailer, and preview stills. Now, the 29-year-old graces the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine and talks about her character.
Sure, Suzy and her titular character, Doona, come from the K-pop industry, but the actress-model reveals their experiences differ. As someone who started in the business as a group member of Miss A, she has “a deep understanding” of her role’s journey, bringing her back to her “early idol days.”
But compared to her character, Suzy admits that she couldn’t express her pain like Doona when she was in her early 20s. “My emotions were bottled up, unlike Doona, who allows herself to experience her emotions fully, even when they're painful,” she said via AllKpop.
She even continues that Doona isn’t afraid of unveiling her naughty side, openly speaking “harsh words” without care. With that, Suzy understands that the viewers may misunderstand her character at first, but Doona! will eventually develop into making her role loved by many.
What is Doona! about?
Doona! follows the story of the retired K-pop idol, Doona, who chooses to live a quiet life by living in a communal home. She is about to meet the college student Lee Won-Joon after moving into the same apartment where she lives. Won-Joon doesn’t expect that he’s about to meet one of the prettiest celebrities downstairs.
And despite trying his best to avoid her, his curiosity about her mysterious life will draw him close to Doona. Eventually, the unexpected happens between their meetings and outings—he falls in love. But Doona has no plans to reciprocate his feelings, though something is about to change.
You can read the synopsis below:
When Joon moves into his new apartment on his first day of college, he wasn't expecting beautiful ex-celebrity Duna to be living downstairs. Joon tries to avoid her at first but finds himself growing more and more curious about her mysterious life.
What is Doona! release date and times?
Doona! is scheduled for release on Netflix on October 20 at 12 AM PT/3 AM ET. But as the time varies per region, you can check the other release times based on your country below:
United States (PDT) - 12:00 AM
United States (EDT) - 03:00 AM
Canada - 3:00 AM (Toronto), 12:00 AM (Vancouver)
Brazil (Rio De Janiero) - 4:00 AM
United Kingdom (GMT) - 8:00 AM
Europe (Central European Summer Time) - 9:00 AM
Europe (Eastern European Summer Time) - 10:00 AM
Australia - 3:00 PM (Perth), 5:00 PM (Sydney)
New Zealand (Auckland) - 7:00 PM
Indonesia (Jakarta) - 2:00 PM
Philippines (Manila) - 3:00 PM
Hong Kong - 3:00 PM
Singapore - 3:00 PM
Japan (Tokyo) - 4:00 PM
South Africa (Cape Town, Central Africa Time) - 9:00 AM
India (New Delhi) - 12:30 PM
K-drama fans are now excited to see Suzy on Netflix. Considering the Start-Up star's great acting prowess and Netflix's being known for featuring some of the best K-drama shows today, this collaboration is definitely a must-see.
