#Doona signing off
‼️*May contain spoilers*‼️
Funny because I am not really a #BaeSuzy fan even though I have watched #DreamHigh #WhileYouWereSleeping #StartUp (more for her screen partners kasi), and now #Doona (by the way, she turned 29, same age as my daughter, last 10/10) dahil na-curious ako sa mixed reviews on the acting, visuals, and ending. Definitely not mixed on the chemistry kasi meron naman sila ni #YangSeJong (this is his comeback drama after military service #Still17 #DrRomantic2). Sobrang payat ni Suzy dito, while many viewers said, SeJong gained weight.
On the acting, well Suzy I think is ok, bagay sa kanya yung cold, aloof na character; while SeJong who plays WonJun reminds me of #SongJoongKi and #BaeInHyuk (#CheerUp #UndertheQueensUmbrella and if you will read the reviews, most of them say nakukulangan sila sa kanya. For me, he's also ok).
Actually, in the initial eps of this coming-of-age drama, naiinis ako sa character ni Doona, I know I know being an idol took its toll on her and her mental health…ang dami niyang issues (no friends, may nanay na scammer, manager na nainlove at dependent sya). The two men (yung isa manager nya played by #LeeJinWook) said it for me – she’s so messed up. So much so that kahit na parang kawawa sya, gusto mo sya sabunutan, and ayaw mo silang magkatuluyan. Instead of letting WonJun reconcile with his first love JinJu (played by HaYoung #TheGoodDetective2), isiningit pa nya sarili nya sa equation (pun on WonJun, who is a Math expert). I think I have watched a lot of dramas na nakakainis ung girl, I know I know dapat ko siya intindihin kasi nga may mental health issues siya like me, pero nakakainis siya mahalin, yung pa-fall tapos kawawa yung guy, nananahimik tapos ganun sya, grrrrr, napaka-complex. Guguluhin pa niya yung buhay, mga ganung eme. On a lighter note, dun sa bandang dulo, we see na kaibigan naman pala niya yung isang member ng Dream Sweet, yung group niya.
And as for the ending, in an interview, Suzy disclosed that they actually filmed two versions – a happy one and an open one. And she didn’t know kung alin ang pinili ng director (#LeeJeongHyo who is also known for #CrashLandingOnYou and #RomanceIsABonusBook) until she saw the finished product. I guess, after seeing it, ok na sa akin yung open ending. Pero teka...wait, there's more!
After watching the final episode again, yes binalikan ko pati yung Intro (na inii-skip ko throughout, mali pala yun), I realized it wasn’t a sad ending after all, contrary to what fans say and are disappointed with. Bittersweet daw – not! Ambiguous daw - not! It’s actually kind of healing, full circle sya, and sabi nga, everything happens for a reason. They had to separate, get hurt in the process, learn things the hard way, grow up and be matured individuals, lagpasan lahat yun to be better persons.
Yes, please watch and PLEASE don’t skip the intros, andun po ang hints! Subtle lang, hindi siya in-your-face, but I do hope you will get it. Japan Japan LOL
Catch Doona Netflix 9 episodes. #BuhayKPam
