‘My Demon’ Receives Mixed Reactions After Seeing Similarities to THIS Hit K-Drama

Before the finale episode, Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung's "My Demon" surprised viewers with this specific scene that was similar to a famous K-drama.

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'My Demon' Gives Off the Same Vibe With 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'

In "My Demon" episode 15, in which Jung Gu Won (Song Kang) was battling against Noh Suk Min (Kim Tae Hoon) to save Do Do Hee from death went viral. The ending scene of the said episode became a hot topic for its similarities to Kim Go Eun and Gong Yoo's "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" also known as "Goblin."

In particular, Song Kang's character Jung Gu Won sizzled to his demise, while his counterpart Do Do Hee played by Kim Yoo Jung sobbed in despair at losing him.

The scene brought back memories to K-drama fans as it showed the same scenario that happened in the 2016 megahit series "Goblin." The scene was beautifully heartbreaking, which was not too far from how Gong Yoo's character Kim Shin faced his fate.

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Jung Gu Won combusted and disappeared into thin air while Do Do Hee begged him not to go. As not many viewers know, the cinematographer of "My Demon" and "Goblin" is the same, Park Sung Yong, that's why there are parallels in his works. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Song Kang & Kim Yoo Jung as Dispatch Couple? 'My Demon' Stars Set Internet Into Frenzy With THESE Photos However, Korean viewers have mixed reactions between those claiming that "My Demon" plagiarized the scene from "Goblin" vs. those arguing that it is a cliche scene used around the world, across all genres.

Netizens Express Mixed Reactions Towards 'My Demon's' Similarities to 'Goblin'

"Super common, that's all."

"I re-watched 'Bulgasal: Immortal Souls' and these three shows are all the same. But others will literally bring 'Goblin' into everything. I still remember how much hate 'Bulgasal' got for even the slightest similarities."

"I did not watch both dramas, but I can tell you that the idea of non-human beings vanishing like that is cliche."

"Stop creating controversies over nothing." "It might not be plagiarizing, but the two scenes were directed to be extremely similar. And that's a fact."

"We can't help that the two dramas had the same cinematographer."

Hence, despite the ongoing issue, fans and viewers are looking forward to the drama's finale. Despite recording low ratings, viewers pointed out the notable performances of the main stars Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung.

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Shai Collins wrote this.