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mindmeltonabun-blog · 4 months

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My Demon: Theories and Analysis for Eps 11-12 Part 1

Hello Readers!

To enhance readability, I've decided to split my theories and analysis posts into two parts! I understand my posts can be lengthy, but they are designed to be comprehensive.

Eps 11-12 were a solid 100/10 in my book! I was truly amazed!! Some of my theories were completely off the mark, while others were almost spot on! I got the big picture right but got some of the finer details wrong. It's worth noting that this writer can be somewhat unpredictable. However, I find this unpredictability fun, as it keeps me interested and motivates me to dig deeper into the narrative so I can make more accurate theories.

For those who prefer to skip my general thoughts about the show, please feel free to jump to Section 2, where I provide an in-depth analysis of the events in Gu Won's past! I'll be posting part 2 of this post either later today or tomorrow!

Ok, thinking caps on! Time to analyze and theorize!

Section 1: General Thoughts

One of the biggest issues I have with this writer is how she tries to push her religious views onto viewers. "My Demon" almost feels like one big Sunday School session. I mean, look at the religious messages conveyed throughout this show. If you believe in God, you're promised both earthly and afterlife rewards. On the flip side, if you don't adhere to God's rules, you're destined for Hell. Even if you simply don't believe in God, the consequence is the same — Hell. How can this be considered a genuine "choice"?

It feels more like an ultimatum than a choice, where the alternatives are either conformity to a specific belief system or facing extreme consequences. The narrative doesn't allow for a nuanced exploration of diverse perspectives or individual beliefs. It's as if the characters are presented with an illusion of choice when, in reality, the options are quite rigid and the stakes are exceptionally high. This approach not only oversimplifies complex matters of faith and spirituality but also fails to acknowledge the richness of human diversity in thought and belief.

While I thoroughly enjoy the great acting, the comedic elements, and the chemistry between the leads in "My Demon," I found myself increasingly bothered by the writer's persistent attempts to incorporate and emphasize her religious views. The show's success in creating an engaging narrative is somewhat overshadowed by the writer's inclination to use the storyline as a platform for promoting specific religious beliefs.

This overt agenda feels not only unnecessary but also distracting. Instead of allowing viewers to appreciate the characters and the plot for what they are, it tends to veer into didactic territory, almost like a sermon disguised as entertainment. While I understand that personal beliefs can influence creative work, there is a fine line between subtlety and heavy-handedness. In the case of "My Demon," it feels like the latter, and it detracts from the overall viewing experience.

In sharing these thoughts, I want to acknowledge that these are just my two cents, coming from the perspective of an atheist watching this show. I appreciate the diverse range of beliefs and opinions that viewers bring to the table, and my intention is not to invalidate anyone's faith or enjoyment of the content. Rather, I'm offering my personal observations on how the heavy emphasis on religious themes affects my experience as a viewer.

Section 2: The Past

Section 2.1: Rodion Raskolnikov of the Joseon Dynasty

If you've read my "My Demon" posts, you know I often draw parallels between the themes and characters in "My Demon" and those in Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment." The writer of "My Demon" takes many inspirations from this novel. Despite its title, "Crime and Punishment" doesn't really focus on the act of the crime but delves more into the intricate aftermath—Raskolnikov's internal struggles, guilt, and moral conflict. Similarly, "My Demon," particularly in Eps 11-12, echoes these themes.

In a nutshell, "Crime and Punishment" follows Rodion Raskolnikov, who commits murder believing it serves the greater good. However, his guilt intensifies, leading to self-isolation and nightmares. Raskolnikov's journey towards redemption begins after he falls in love with Sonya, paralleling events in "My Demon." Sonya's love becomes his salvation, as she encourages him to face the consequences of his actions by confessing to the police. Eventually, Raskolnikov is sent to prison, and during his time there, he finally experiences guilt for the murders he committed. It's this newfound guilt that marks the beginning of his journey towards redemption. Random thought: Even when Seok Min was placed in prison, he displayed no remorse for hitting the pedestrian, and to this day, he remains unapologetic for killing his own mother. It seems like there's little hope of redemption for him haha.

Raskolnikov and Gu Won had something in common — they both liked taking shortcuts and were a bit lazy. In "Crime and Punishment," a servant scolded Raskolnikov for being lazy because he wasn't working. Raskolnikov said his version of "work" was thinking deeply. He was basically a freeloader, benefitting from the hard work of his mother and sister without really contributing financially in any way.

Gu Won was the same. When he was human, he freeloaded off his father, without bothering to do any kind of work. Do Hee was on point when she called him "the most carefree freeloader." His mindset was like those people he signed contracts with — he thought geniuses didn't need to work.

Gu Won's personal philosophy centered on the pursuit of happiness and a strong inclination to take shortcuts in life in order to avoid challenges and pain. He was devoted to the idea of finding easy solutions to challenges, always opting for the path that led to immediate joy. A clear example of this is when Gu Won proposed eloping as a solution to the challenges posed by their differing social classes. Instead of confronting the harsh reality of their social barriers, he suggested fleeing and eloping with Do Hee. However, Do Hee, being the voice of reason, emphasized the importance of facing problems rather than evading them. Gu Won, driven by his hedonistic desires, preferred avoiding challenges to maintain a state of happiness, even if it meant taking shortcuts to get there.

Gu Won, being the sloth that he was, sought an effortless solution to overcome the class barrier that existed between him and Do Hee. He turned to Catholicism not out of genuine religious conviction but as a shortcut to bridge the social gap. His belief in the teachings of the Catholic faith was driven by the hope that, by adopting this newfound faith, he could persuade Do Hee their love could transcend social constraints, given that the idea of equality was central to the Catholic faith. Simply put, Gu Won only believed in God for personal gain and didn't have a genuine desire to commit to God's teachings and principles. He was just one superficial/self-serving mf. God was about to teach Gu Won a lesson though!

While the love birds were in their happy bubble, the world outside was still spinning. Political factions were fighting over power and using the threat of the rise of Catholicism to their advantage. Villages were getting destroyed as authorities searched for Catholics. The people in this village became fearful their small town would be next.

Gu Won's father thought he could use the matter at hand to his advantage. He obviously didn't want his son to marry a Catholic kisaeng so he suggested they sacrifice her for the greater good. For Gu Won's father, it was like killing two birds with one stone. He could eliminate Do Hee while protecting the village from ruins.

The idea of sacrificing one person for the greater good is a philosophical concept called "Utilitarianism" and was present in "Crime and Punishment." There are a lot of problems with utilitarianism (i.e ignoring the rights of individuals), but for the sake of brevity, I won't go into it here.

A question I would like to pose to my readers is do you think Gu Won's actions were justified? From my perspective, I don't think it was. Two wrongs don't make a right. Yes, it was wrong for the villagers to sacrifice Do Hee to protect their village, but it was also wrong for Gu Won to kill them all for it.

The way I see this whole situation is that Gu Won was one big privileged baby who didn't get this way and threw a temper tantrum (kinda like Seok Min). Since he never had to face any challenges or obstacles in his life, he never knew what it meant to struggle. In turn, this caused him to not know how to effectively handle negative emotions such as sadness, pain, disappointment, and anger.

This deficiency in emotional management is what prompted him to explode and kill all the villagers. It's a stark reminder of the consequences when one is shielded from life's challenges and lacks the necessary coping mechanisms. The ability to face challenges and navigate negative emotions is not only necessary for personal growth but also for developing the resilience needed to face adversity.

Rather than face the consequences of his actions (i.e killing the villagers) and the negative emotions stemming from the loss of Do Hee, Gu Won once again took the easy way out and ended his life. He thought he could run away from his problems and avoid being where God was, but he was about to be in for a surprise.

His declaration, "If heaven is where God dwells, I refuse to go there," now seems quite ironic. In the context of this show, God was depicted as being "everywhere", residing not only in Heaven but also in Hell. This notion was further exemplified by the portrayal of God living in a hut in the subway station, symbolizing the underworld/Hell. So, in a twist of fate, after Gu Won died and went to Hell, he ended up where God was too.

Section 2.2: Journey Towards Redemption Begins with Repentance

In "Crime and Punishment," Raskolnikov's punishment was twofold, encompassing both psychological and physical dimensions. The internal anguish and nightmares he experienced following the murders was a form of mental torment, a living hell of his own making. Additionally, Raskolnikov faced physical consequences as he was sentenced to work in a labor camp for eight years. This dual punishment, spanning the realms of the mind and the body, highlighted the profound and multifaceted repercussions of his actions.

Similar to Raskolnikov, Gu Won faced a dual form of retribution. Gu Won's transformation into a demon could be interpreted as a type of physical punishment, an altered state that separated him from his human existence. Simultaneously, the internal struggles he grappled with upon remembering his human memories represented a form of mental torture. In this way, Gu Won, like Raskolnikov, endured consequences that transcended both the physical and mental realms.

Much like Raskolnikov's journey, Gu Won's path toward redemption began with a pivotal moment of admission of the crime he committed. The turning point occurred when Gu Won, similar to Raskolnikov, confessed his wrongdoings to the woman he loved. This act of acknowledgment and vulnerability served as the catalyst for both characters, marking the beginning of their respective quests for redemption.

As I watched Gu Won's confession, it became evident he didn't feel remorse for murdering the villagers. Rather than directly acknowledging his wrongdoing, he framed it in the context of the villagers sacrificing Do Hee, suggesting he believed violence towards them was somehow justified. It was almost as if his moral compass was backward or flipped. Instead of recognizing that loving someone isn't a crime and killing people is, Gu Won seems to think the opposite. In his current state, Gu Won is clearly struggling to place his guilt appropriately. He redirects his focus onto something less severe, his feelings for Do Hee, as a way to avoid confronting the more serious consequences of his violent actions toward the villagers.

For Gu Won to truly grasp the gravity of murdering the villagers, he first needs to disclose to Do Hee that she was the woman he loved in the past. Doing this would require significant personal growth on his part. Based on the preview for Ep 13, it would seem Gu Won may not share this information just yet, perhaps due to his hedonistic and avoidant tendencies.

Gu Won's desire for present happiness seems to drive his choice to withhold the information. This raises the question – is the happiness they share truly genuine, or is it merely a facade built on secrets and omissions? True happiness requires transparency and a willingness to confront the complexities of one's painful past, a reality Gu Won seems to overlook in his pursuit of happiness. He also needs to realize you can't have real happiness without sorrow or pleasure without pain. That's life!

By revealing to Do Hee she was the woman he loved in the past, he would be able to forgive himself for what happened to her. Do Hee would probably tell him that just like in the present, she willingly chose to sacrifice himself to save him and that he shouldn't blame himself for her death in the past. Her reassurance that he shouldn't bear the sole responsibility for her death may be instrumental in Gu Won finally forgiving himself and, in turn, facing the reality of his violent actions towards the villagers.

If Gu Won doesn't want a repeat of their tragic fates in the past, he must make different choices and break free of his bad habits like taking the easy way out of things and avoiding pain. It’s only then Gu Won can be saved from his immortal existence as a demon devil (to be human is to suffer and suffering is great haha) and he and Do Hee can have a more positive fate in the present!

Section 2.3: Do Hee's Father's Contract With Gu Won

This section will be in the second part which I will post either later today or tomorrow! It will contain theories so stay tune!

#my demon #there are probably grammatical mistakes #do dohee #gu won #jeong gu won #song kang #kim yoojung #wolsim #yi sun #crime and punishment #do hee #jeon gu won #kim yoo jung #kim you jung #analysis

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pamsimmer · 4 months

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made a demon based on jeong guwon (songkang) from the series "my demon"

i made an edit

#the sims 4 #ts4 #sims 4 #ts4 simblr #simblr #the sims community #my demon #jeong guwon #jeon gu won #my demon kdrama

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mydramaicons · 5 months

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Jeon Gu-won My Demon (2023)

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#my demon #kdrama icons #dorama icons #dorama #song kang #kdramaedit

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salanaii · 1 month

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Learn Korean with me - Week 13

Day 2: Let's Speak Korean Ch 7 On the Plane (11 - 20)

좀도와주시겠어요? Jum do wa ju sig ess eo yo Could you please help me a little?

가방안에무엇이들어있나요? Ga bang an e mu eos I deur eo iss nay o What is in the bag?

비상구는어디입니까? Bi sang gu neu neo di ib nig ga Where is the emergency exit?

벨트를매주세요. Ber teu reur mae ju se yo Please fasten (your) seat belts.

기내에서는금연입니다. Gi nae e seo neun geum yeo nib ni da (Literal) It’s non-smoking inside the plane. = Smoking is prohibited on board.

휴대폰은비행기모드로바꿔주세요. Hyu dae pone un bi haeng gi mo deu ro ba ggwo ju se yo Please switch (your) cell phone to airplane mode.

전자기기를모두꺼주세요. Jeon ja gi gi reur mo du ggeo ju se yo Please turn off all (your) electronic devices.

휴대폰을써도되나요? Hyu dae pon eur sseo do doe nay o Can I use (my) cell phone?

화장실에가도되나요? Hoa jang sir e ga do doe nay o Can I go to the restroom?

승무원의안내에따라주세요. Seung mu won eui an nae e dda raj u se yo Please follow (to/by) the flight attendant’s directions.

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mostlyfate · 1 year

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@kdramaspace + @userdramas YEAR IN REVIEW 2022 masterclass in acting (female) | best actress/favorite female character of 2022

Before I became Jangsan's lapdog, so I mean, while I was still a lap-puppy. I bit Ms. Choi Yoonjung. Do you regret that? Being Jangsan's lapdog? No, I don't regret it. If I could go back, I'd make the same choice. I'd believe what Chief Jeon said just the same, and I would've done my best to win my first case as an intern. But, however late it is, I'm just trying to take responsibility for the choices I made. No. If you really could go back in time, I'm sure you'd make a different choice. And you would accept the consequences of that choice.

Jung Ryeo Won as Noh Chak Hee MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT 변론을 시작하겠습니다 2022, dir. Kang Min Gu.

#kdramaedit #userdramas #kdsudevent #kdramadaily #kdramaladies #kdramasource #may it please the court #kdrama #jung ryeo won #.gif

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lee-minhoe · 4 months

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9 characters i loved in 2023 (kdramas)

tagged by @baekhyunnybyun <33

first row: jeon do yeon as nam haeng-seon in crash course in romance (2023) • kim young kwang as han dong jin in call it love (2023) • ryeoun as ha eun gyeol in twinkling watermelon (2023) [mel note: WHAT A CUTIEEE]

second row: chae jong hyeop as park tae joon in love all play (2022) • park ju hyun as park tae yang in love all play (2022) [mel note: the park couple 🥺🫶💕] • park in hawn as sim deok cheol in navillera (2021)

third row: park bo young as jung da eun in daily dose of sunshine (2023) • lee junho as gu won in king the land (2023) • song kang as jeong gu won in my demon (2023) [mel note: did not realize they were both gu wons until right now 😂 two of the lomls]

tagging: @minchanz @dinoboos @woodziecup and anyone else who wants to do this really!! i know there are prob some more kdrama lovers out there hahaha

#tag game #i went back through my spreadsheet and saw i completed 17.5 dramas this year....#not including the handful i started and didnt complete because i didnt like them #this love for kdramas is not going anywhere anytime soon 😂

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fake-married-my-dead-fiance · 10 months

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As much as King the Land is totally a tropey RomCom, I really love how much focus there is on problems women face in the workplace and even the Evil Older Sister is a victim of the vicious system. (spoilers for Ep 6)

She is an objectively bad person, but her father seems entirely ready to throw the entire company to Gu Won if he shows literally a single ounce of willingness to take it. Which is utter BS because despite her recent decisions, she seems fairly competent and has put in years and years of hard work. Doesn't matter though, her (illegitimate? step?) incompetent male sibling will win if he ever decides he wants to...

All three of the friends having service jobs and having to deal with all that BS is great because of how much awfulness it shows. I love that Kang Da-eul is completely shameless and will lie to customers to sell crap. You do that! And Sa-rang's comment about wearing a smile as part of her uniform, totally true. I smiled through customers berating me many times when I worked in retail.

Also Kang Da-eul going home and having to cook dinner and shop made me so angry. Give that girl a break!

But back to the systemic dynamics, Kang Da-eul abolishing the food buying and then having her subordinates rebel was perfect in that it shows how people will reinforce broken and horrible systems because "I suffered so others ought to suffer too". I love her for just shutting it down and deciding that no one should suffer any longer. She is one of the only female managers who seems to understand how to actually fix this (also Jeon Min-seo, the nice manager on the upper floor).

I guess this is just an appreciation post for her, she is awesome and deserves the world:

But back to my point! Cheon Sa-rang is succeeding not because she's an awesome employee who is very good at her job, but because of random luck and her smile. And while the hotel industry is customer facing and looks are important, it is BS. Her managers should be angry that she's moving ahead so quickly and not them, but they should be mad at her. She is victim to the random whims of the people above her as much as anyone else. What's happening is exactly what upper management wants, people (and in this show especially women) fighting each other instead of questioning why everything is so unfair.

All three friends are doing their jobs to the best of their ability, but fail or succeed, their work lives still suck. Kang Da-eul is excellent at her job and basically is punished for it when they tell her to increase sales beyond what she's already done. Oh Pyung-hwa already has to deal with harassment from customers, but because she's not great at pushing sales she also is harassed by her boss and held back from promotions. Cheon Sa-rang is attacked for having a poor education even though she is perfectly educated for the job she has. It's all unfair and horrible.

Also, counting down till when Sa-rang's coworkers start to say she's only succeeding because she's sleeping with the boss. She is already anticipating that happening while it hasn't crossed Nepo Baby Gu Won's mind.

I just want these girls to have all the beer and tuna heads that they want because they deserve it so much.

#king the land spoilers #long post #king the land #Cheon Sa-rang #Kang Da-eul #Da-eul appreciation post

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granitetoffee · 3 months

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Thank you for tagging me @bouncytrait <3

Favorite three ships: I mainly ship the characters from the kdramas I watch. My favorites are Jeon Gu-Won with Do Do-Hee, Baek Yi-Jin with Na Hee-Do and Han Seo-Jun with Im Joo-Kyung (if you know you know 😭)

Last film: I don't remember what the last movie I saw was, since I'm more into series. So the last series I finished was my demon.

Last song: Sweet Venom by Enhypen

Currently craving: Makis!!

Currently reading: Nothing at the moment :(

Relationship status: currently in a relationship 🥰Fav colour: Purple 💜

Last thing google: Sims 4 savefile corrupted fix 💀 (Rentals really broke my game 🙄)

Current obsession: I'm currently watching Jojos with my boyfriend and is so good

I'd like to tag @loveryss @matchalovertrait @havenroyals @karie-on feel free to ignore it 🤠

#tag game

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bleuxberri · 2 years

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𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐮.

「...werewolf pack」

a/n: this is only for entertainment purposes, do not come for me for writing this! | all gifs are from pintrest

*•.¸♡ navigaion. ♡¸.•*

*•.¸♡ aus. ♡¸.•*

‣ summary... as werewolf members

↺ genre... werewolf au

♪ listen to... hot by seventeen

☽ ᴄʜᴏɪ ꜱᴇᴜɴɢᴄʜᴇᴏʟ – ꜱ.ᴄᴏᴜᴘꜱ;

hometown: daegu, south korea

birthday: august 8, 1995

position: alpha

fur colour: black

eye colour: red

transformation age: 19

☽ ʏᴏᴏɴ ᴊᴇᴏɴɢʜᴀɴ;

hometown: hwaseong, south korea

birthday: october 4, 1995

position: beta

fur colour: silver

eye colour: blue

transformation age: 19

☽ ʜᴏɴɢ ᴊɪꜱᴏᴏ – ᴊᴏꜱʜᴜᴀ;

hometown: los angeles, california, usa

birthday: december 30, 1995

position: gamma

fur colour: blonde

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 19

☽ ᴡᴇɴ ᴊᴜɴʜᴜɪ – ᴊᴜɴ;

hometown: shenzhen, guangdong, china

birthday: june 10, 1996

position: delta

fur colour: brown

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 18

☽ ᴋᴡᴏɴ ꜱᴏᴏɴʏᴏᴜɴɢ – ʜᴏꜱʜɪ;

hometown: namyangju-si, gyeonggi-do, south korea

birthday: june 15, 1996

position: zeta

fur colour: black

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 18

☽ ᴊᴇᴏɴ ᴡᴏɴᴡᴏᴏ;

hometown: changwon, gyeongsangnam-do, south korea

birthday: july 17, 1996

position: epsilon

fur colour: golden brown

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 18

☽ ʟᴇᴇ ᴊɪʜᴏᴏɴ – ᴡᴏᴏᴢɪ;

hometown: busan, south korea

birthday: november 22, 1996

position: zeta

fur colour: black

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 18

☽ ʟᴇᴇ ꜱᴇᴏᴋᴍɪɴ – ᴅᴋ;

hometown: suji-gu, yongin-si, gyeonggi-do, south korea

birthday: february 18, 1997

position: eta

fur colour: brown

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 18

☽ ᴋɪᴍ ᴍɪɴɢʏᴜ;

hometown: anyang-si, gyeonggi-do, south korea

birthday: april 6, 1997

position: ultima

fur colour: brown

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 18

☽ xᴜ ᴍɪɴɢʜᴀᴏ – ᴛʜᴇ8;

hometown: anshan, liaoning, china

birthday: november 7, 1997

position: kinsmir

fur colour: silver

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 17

☽ ʙᴏᴏ ꜱᴇᴜɴɢᴋᴡᴀɴ;

hometown: jeju-do island, south korea

birthday: january 16, 1998

position: omega

fur colour: brown

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 17

☽ ᴄʜᴏɪ ʜᴀɴꜱᴏʟ – ᴠᴇʀɴᴏɴ;

hometown: new york city, new york, usa

birthday: february 18, 1998

position: omega

fur colour: brown

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 17

☽ ʟᴇᴇ ᴄʜᴀɴ – ᴅɪɴᴏ;

hometown: iksan-si, jeollakbu-do, south korea

birthday: february 11, 1999

position: omega

fur colour: golden brown

eye colour: golden

transformation age: 16

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