#myul-mang

[leche-flandom]

I predicted Doom coming back in some way or form at the end, but I did not predict that little bit of chemistry between him and Lee Hyun-kyu.

[kahaniabtakkat]

Doom at Your Service: A Masterful Blend of Fantasy and Romance

In the realm of Korean dramas, Doom at Your Service has emerged as a captivating and unique series that seamlessly blends elements of fantasy and romance. This tvN production has garnered significant attention for its compelling storyline, well-developed characters, and stunning visuals. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of Doom at Your Service, exploring its plot, characters, and the thematic elements that make it a standout drama in its genre.

A Fateful Encounter

The story of Doom at Your Service revolves around the protagonist, Tak Dong-kyung, portrayed by the talented Park Bo-young. In the opening frame of the first episode, Dong-kyung receives a devastating diagnosis - she has only three months to live due to a brain tumor. Faced with this grim reality, Dong-kyung initially rejects the option of life-saving surgery, as she fears taking more time off work. However, a series of unfortunate events pushes her to the brink of despair, leading her to drunkenly wish doom upon the world. To her surprise, Dong-kyung's wish attracts the attention of a mysterious figure named Myul-mang, played by the enigmatic Seo In-guk. Myul-mang, whose name translates to "doom" or "destruction" in Korean, presents Dong-kyung with a contract that guarantees her a painless final journey and the fulfillment of any wish she desires. However, there's a catch - if Dong-kyung doesn't explicitly wish for doom upon the world before her time is up, the person she loves most will die in her place.

Exploring Complex Characters

One of the major strengths of Doom at Your Service lies in its well-drawn characters and their captivating relationships. Dong-kyung is portrayed as a resilient and kind-hearted individual who maintains her strength and grace despite her dire circumstances. Her tendency to use humor as a defense mechanism adds depth to her character and allows viewers to empathize with her journey. Park Bo-young's portrayal of Dong-kyung is both charming and relatable, showcasing the actress's versatility and ability to bring her characters to life. With her wide-eyed shock, witty comebacks, and infectious smile, Park Bo-young effortlessly captures the hearts of viewers, making Dong-kyung a joy to watch. On the other hand, Seo In-guk's portrayal of Myul-mang is nothing short of mesmerizing. Myul-mang is depicted as a brooding and enigmatic figure, burdened by his role as an agent of doom. However, as the series progresses, Myul-mang's stoic facade begins to crumble, revealing a softer and more compassionate side. Seo In-guk's nuanced performance and undeniable chemistry with Park Bo-young create an electric dynamic that adds depth and complexity to the narrative.

A Lively Supporting Cast

In addition to its compelling leads, Doom at Your Service boasts a vibrant supporting cast that adds layers of intrigue and depth to the story. Dong-kyung's best friend and colleagues play pivotal roles in the narrative, each with their own compelling subplots. These characters provide a sense of camaraderie and support for Dong-kyung, further highlighting the importance of human connections in the face of adversity.

Balancing Fantasy and Reality

Despite its somber premise, Doom at Your Service manages to maintain a fairly upbeat tone throughout the series. The show skillfully blends fantasy elements with a touch of realism, creating a unique and immersive viewing experience. The characters in the drama often think in literary terms, thanks to Dong-kyung's occupation in a publishing agency. This adds a meta quality to the storytelling and allows for moments of humor and levity amidst the darker themes.

The Power of Love and Redemption

At its core, Doom at Your Service is a love story that explores the transformative power of love and the potential for redemption. Dong-kyung's decision to fall in love with Myul-mang in order to doom him in her stead sets the stage for a complex and emotionally charged relationship. As the drama unfolds, both characters undergo significant growth and self-discovery, ultimately finding solace and happiness in each other's presence.

Stunning Visuals and Captivating Soundtrack

Doom at Your Service is a visual feast, with captivating cinematography that enhances the overall viewing experience. The series showcases breathtaking landscapes, intricate set designs, and stunning visual effects that bring the fantastical elements of the story to life. The attention to detail in the production design adds depth and richness to the world of the drama, immersing viewers in its enchanting atmosphere. Complementing the visual splendor is an equally impressive soundtrack featuring renowned Korean artists such as Ailee, Baekhyun, Davichi, and TXT. The haunting melodies and poignant lyrics of the songs add an additional layer of emotion and depth to key moments in the series, further enhancing the overall storytelling.

Exploring Life's Philosophical Questions

Doom at Your Service goes beyond its romantic plotline and delves into thought-provoking philosophical questions about life, death, and the delicate balance between light and darkness. Myul-mang's role as the harbinger of doom extends beyond human mortality, encompassing the decline of cultural traditions, language, and even inanimate objects. This serves as a poignant reminder to cherish the present moment, appreciate what we have, and not take things for granted.

A Slow-Burn Romance

Doom at Your Service is a slow-burn romance that prioritizes character development and emotional depth over fast-paced plot progression. While some viewers may find the pacing to be leisurely, this deliberate approach allows for a more profound exploration of the characters' inner struggles and personal growth. The chemistry between Park Bo-young and Seo In-guk is undeniably electric, captivating viewers with their on-screen connection and adding an extra layer of intensity to the narrative. Doom at Your Service is a masterful blend of fantasy and romance that stands out in the realm of Korean dramas. With its compelling storyline, well-developed characters, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking themes, it offers a captivating viewing experience for fans of the genre. Park Bo-young and Seo In-guk deliver stellar performances, breathing life into complex characters and creating an undeniable chemistry that keeps viewers hooked until the very end. Whether you're a fan of romance, fantasy, or thought-provoking storytelling, Doom at Your Service is a must-watch drama that will leave a lasting impression. Read the full article

[zhoufeis]

myul mang kim sa-ram + trying to be a decent human being (luckily, his longer-human wife is helping him)

DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE (2021) 어느 날 우리 집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다

[reading-is-an-escape]

Doom at Your Service: he need to hold her hand every day before midnight to recharge her so she won't feel pain from her brain tumor.

My Demon: he need to hold her wrist to use his power since his tattoo (the source of his power) is now on her wrist. Ergo, if he doesn't hold her wrist, he cannot access his demon power.

So, these 2 dramas have similar vibes, but different mechanism on how this holding hand/wrist works. And believe me, I ache for BOTH.

[prplocks]

✧❁ wallpaper 〴 doom at your service ˗ˏˋ ´ˎ˗

reblog if you save ➳

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[fake-married-my-dead-fiance]

Myul Mang from Doom at Your Service and Jang Uk from S2 of Alchemy of Souls

Having trouble deciding if they want their cute, live-in girlfriend to kill them or not

Wears almost exclusively black

Haunted

Pretty pissed off about being immortal

Entirely capable of being the most annoying little shit

Secretly wants hugs

[mindmeltonabun-blog]

My Demon: Inspiration or Plagiarism?

Guardian Goblin...Guardian Mountain God...Guardian Demon

In the latest drama, "My Demon," we're introduced to a guardian demon. However, as I delved into the series, a sense of déjà vu crept in. Was this guardian demon truly distinct, or did he bear striking similarities to others we've seen before?

Questions about plagiarism first emerged when Gu Won's death scene in "My Demon" closely resembled that of Kim Shin's death scene in "Goblin". Many dismissed the notion that the writer had plagiarized the scene, citing the cinematographer had worked on both "Goblin" and "My Demon".

However, I believe the issue of plagiarism extended beyond cinematography; from the characterization of the male lead to the overall concepts, "My Demon" seemed almost identical to well-known fantasy kdramas, echoing themes, lines, and scenes from its predecessors. The writer, Choi Ah Il, appeared to borrow extensively from existing works, crossing the line between inspiration and outright plagiarism.

Gu Won, the guardian demon, was a mishmash of characters from various supernatural dramas. His personality, appearance, and even punishment seemed like something taken right out of "Goblin", "Tale of the Nine-Tailed", and "Doom at Your Service." Beyond his Thanos-like finger snap and cross tattoo, there was very little that made him unique.

For a writer who criticized goblins, nail-tailed foxes, grim reapers, and vampires, Choi Ah Il failed to differentiate her demon. Gu Won could've been a distinctive supernatural character with his own unique backstory or even a different style, but instead, he felt like a Frankenstein creation of well-established supernatural creatures. Ultimately, I was left to wonder if the writer or even Gu Won himself knew who he really was.

In my field, we constantly aim to create innovative and original ideas. Therefore, I understand the fear that can come with breaking new ground. For Choi Ah Il's first fantasy drama, the fear of her original ideas not being good enough might have led her to heavily rely on existing works.

My advice to Choi Ah Il is to have more confidence in both herself and her ideas. When we put our entire heart and soul into our work, our sincerity and passion will shine through, making them more likely to be appreciated by others. We should embrace all of our "crazy" ideas instead of plagiarizing others' work. Even if our idea doesn't work out, at least we know we gave it our all. And this, to me, is infinitely more fulfilling than imitating others.

So in conclusion, "My Demon" had the potential to be a great fantasy drama, but it seemed to copy too much from others' works. Whether it's an issue of inspiration or outright plagiarism, the drama left me wondering what ideas truly belonged to Choi Ah Il. As viewers, we deserve to experience a writer's unique voice, not a patchwork of borrowed elements hastily stitched together. Going forward, I'll probably give this writer one more chance to improve her scriptwriting. I must add that if it weren't for the great cast and their impeccable acting and adlibs, this drama would've been doomed due to its messy plot and lack of true originality.

Below are some scenes and concepts from other shows and movies that are nearly identical to the ones in "My Demon". I'll let you decide for yourself if you think the writer of "My Demon" was inspired by other's works or simply plagiarized them.

(Note: I might add more later, but it's a lot of work to go through each show and screenshot everything and then compile them in a collage)

p.s. I'll post my review, thoughts, and analysis for Eps 15-16 in a few days!

Goblin The Great and Lonely God

Hooded supernatural

2. Objects that represent the end of a human's journey...clocks instead of tea cups

3. The mother has complications with her daughter's birth and is saved by a supernatural being

4. In the past, the FL dies, ML kills a bunch of people, and ML ends his life. ML has memories of his past sins erased. As punishment, ML is turned into a grim reaper character.

Others:

The quote Madam Ju said in Ep 3 about plants and seeds was similar to the one said by Ji Tak in "Goblin": Humans have four lives. A life of planting seeds, a life of watering seeds, a life of harvesting, and a life of using the harvests.

The ML's had blamed God for all the obstacles in their lives and when they finally got a chance to talk to God, God told them they didn't have all the anwers to their questions and that they didn't know everything similar to God in MD.

The FL dies at the peak of her happiness similar to how in MD, the FL's parents died at the peak of her happiness.

The FL in "Goblin" was the key to ending the ML's life as an immortal just like how in MD, the FL was the key to making the ML human.

Tale of the Nine Tailed

Supernatural ML has an obsession with desserts

2. FL died in the past to save the ML

3. FL's parents is involved in a car accident on FL's birthday (9th birthday in TOTNT and 10th birthday in MD)

4. Wishes Granted By The Devils

5. Wishes and Exploiting Other's Misfortunes to Survive

6. FL wears object and remembers tragic past life

7. Personal Hell is being in a world without the FL

8. Working for the Divine as Their Best Performer

9. Mother-like Figure is a Goddess

10. Wearing Two Wedding Rings

Others:

In "Tale of the Nine Tailed," The Almighty granted Nine-Tailed Foxes or Gumihos various powers, but they were bound by one rule: they must fulfill their end of the deal/contract with humans or face death. This rule aimed to prevent Gumihos from murdering humankind. Similarly, in "My Demon," Gu Won faced a similar fate. If he didn't make deals with humans, he would die. Additionally, if Gu Won murdered humans, he would also face death. In both cases, rules and contracts were established to prevent supernatural beings endowed with god-like powers from killing humans.

The concept of wanting to live or die together in TOTNT was also present in MD

In TOTNT, the FL tried to protect the ML, but ended up dying. In the present, the ML made it a mission to protect the FL to prevent the same tragic fate from happening. ML ended up saving the FL in present but died in the process...and then ML came back to life just like in MD.

ML in TOTNT came back to life/was reincarnated as a mortal human with Gumiho powers similar to how after Gu Won came back to life, he was a human with demon powers.

Twilight

Supernatural leaves human because they hates their monstrous nature

2. Supernatural watches their human sleep

3. Human is kidnapped to draw out supernatural ML

4. Human gets a leg injury during kidnapping

Others:

Gu Won played "Clair de lune" just like Edward did in Twilight

Doom At Your Service

Listening to others' wishes and meeting a wisher that would change their fate

2. Beginning of a new journey filled with hand-holding, bubbles, and water

3. Necessaity of holding hands/wrist to recharge

4. Creating a dream of the FL's deepest desire

5. Celebrating a supernatural's birthday

Others:

One of the major themes in DAYS was choices just like in MD

Hotel Del Luna

Fireflies by the lake

Others:

FL's name was Man Wol (means "Full Moon") in HDL and FL's name in MD was Wol Sim (means "Moon Heart")

[kdramasource]

SEO IN GUK as MYUL MANG

DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE (2021)

[shall-we-go-far-away]

Myul Mang never being able to even light his cigarette in Doom at your Service might be my favorite little detail about the show

[wolha]

Otps → Myul Mang / Kim Sa-Ram & Tak Dong-Kyung in DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE 어느 날 우리 집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다 (2021)

[advicemp3]

Pitying someone comes from the heart. It's not a need. —EPISODE 3

Doom at Your Service, 2021

ID: four gifs showing Doom sitting on a couch, reading a book with the lights on, and Dong-kyung trying to sleep on the couch on her side of the house. Doom appears from the shoulders up, and she appears in a close up shot with her eyes closed. Staring at his book, Doom cheekily says "I have no heart since I'm not human". Almost asleep, Dong-kyung mumbles, "Don't lie. You said you felt the same thing I did… at the same time". Expressionless but clearly taken aback, Doom looks up from his book, stares ahead for a moment, then turns his head fully to stare at her. /end ID.

[dailyasiandramas]

DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE 어느 날 우리집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다 2021, dir. Kwon Young Il

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[survivalistghost]

doom at your service

broke me. healed me.

[laurapalwer]

“Powerful, ageless, non-human being who has seen and experienced too much pain & suffering falls head over heels in love with a human/mortal who, unintentionally-or-not, reminds them of the beauty of life again…” ships just hit different.

[filthy-mudeoki]

This moment here has my whole heart 🥺🥺🥺

Doom at your service - 2021

[carterhamlet]