When life gives you a second chance, grab it and own it
Marry My Husband centers around an ill woman who receives the final blow when she learns her bestie and husband are having an affair. She dies soon after, but is given a second chance at life.Marry My Husband makes it easy to fall in love with protagonist Kang Ji-won – and that’s already half the battle won for this K-drama. Park Min-young effortlessly portrays her as smart and kind, though not in a superficial way, but a little too naive and trusting. Yet, she’s learning from her past (or, in this case, future) mistakes and evolving as a person. Thankfully, it’s a gradual process that allows the audience space to root for Ji-won as the show progresses, while acknowledging that she can’t possibly handle it all on her own.
To that end, Ji-won is surrounded by a cast of equally charming, if fairly one-dimensional, characters. There’s her bubbly co-worker Yu Hee-yeon (Choi Gyu-ri), who gives Ji-won a makeover, well-meaning but meek assistant manager Yang Joo-ran (Gong Min-jung) and her stoic but secretly soft-hearted boss and love interest Yu Ji-hyuk (Na In-woo). They are as tropey and archetypal as K-drama characters come, but in a way that’s also their job, to not detract from who we’re all here for: Kang Ji-won. It may not be the most groundbreaking of shows, but that’s not what it’s trying to be either. This Korean drama knows it’s a guilty pleasure through and through, and embraces that wholeheartedly. There is something immensely satisfying about seeing a carefully drawn-out, deliciously manipulative revenge plan slowly but steadily unfold onscreen. It satisfies by giving the audience exactly what they want by letting Ji-won get her payback, with a handful of unexpected twists that are just enough to keep viewers running back for more.
My Rating : 8.4/10
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dramatic and not that stressful
really satisfying drama since the main leads were always two steps ahead of the antagonists. if there's a bone that i'd have to pick with this drama, it would be that i don't really think na in woo was the best choice for his character. though i havent read the web novel nor the webtoon, i'm basing this off the fact that his acting didn't really shine in this drama. but anyway, if you like revenge dramas, i recommend watching marry my husband :)Was this review helpful to you?
So. Much. Fun!
This drama started airing on the first day of the year and it began with a bang. The story and sequence of events were gripping and held my rapt attention for weeks. I enjoyed the ride so much but my experience dipped towards the end. I imagine that having to wait between episodes contributed to that. But overall, an incredible showcase of acting skills. The four lead actors were spectacular - their characters are unforgettable. I loved the fact that our ML, Yu Ji-Hyuk is not the typical good-two-shoes 'green flag' love interest with no discernible flaws. He is generous and attentive but he can also be ruthless, and he doesn't shy away from that fact. And the 'master villain'? I have to give her a shout - she had me worried sick. A truly terrifying character portrayed excellently well.Was this review helpful to you?
They Survived The Great War
I won't say much, just will take a moment to say how much this drama captivated me. For me, at least, it was beautiful from beginning to end. I cried with tears at the end, I'm going to miss them so much. 2024 started off amazing and now my Mondays and Tuesdays will no longer be the same. The adaptaion itself was not the best of all times, sure, but it was good enough. The cast did an amazing job and i loved every character (yes, even the bad - excluding yura -, because they were being amazing bad characters). And the OST??? Oh My, i will be listening to it in repeat for now on.Was this review helpful to you?
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Oh. My. GOD!
I can't tell you how much I loved this show, it was just so wow.the story was interesting and the acting was so good. What I didn't like that much was the fact that they all acted like they're in their early/mid twenties when they are in there thirties. Aside from that, it still was a very enjoyable watch.
All of the characters were different and I liked (almost) everyone.
Here is what I thought of them (not all of them, got no time).
Kang Ji Won- I really liked her especially after she got rid of Park Min Hwan. That toss am I right?
Yoo Ji Hyuk- I also really liked him. No wait, I LOVED him! He is such a green flag!!
Park Min Hwan- Don't like him.
Jeong Su Min- She can go to hell.
Yoo Hi Hyun- I really liked her bubblely personality and the way she talked about food. I was kinda suprised with what she did to Baek Eun Ho in the last episode but it was so cute that I couldn't help but kick my feet.
Baek Eun Ho- He was nice, sweet and very likeable.
Yang Ju Run- I liked her and I felt pity for her. She really is a nice person.
Lee Suk Joon- I thought he was nice to people especially to Yang Ju Run, I liked their little relationship.
Oh Yu Ra- That amkae.
I know this review might not help you but I just wrote down things about the characters so you'll know who you can trust. Anyway, goodbye lovely reader.
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Magnificent, Suspenseful & Romantic Drama
It's a fantasy revenge drama about a woman who witnesses the affair between her best friend and her husband, and is murdered by them, she goes back in time to change her future and seek revenge.This kdrama is also based on webtoon. (This has became new trend), but as per webtoon readers, makers have done some changes.
You get invested in the drama from 1st scene.
Story progresses with ample twists & turns, though we already know where it is heading.
Casting of Park Min-young as FL and Lee Yi-kyung as main villain is perfect. Specially Lee Yi-kyung is not only good in his villainous acts but he was equally good in comedy scenes. Park Min-young does what she is famous for. Her acting is perfect.
Na In-woo has wooden face but he is ok as lead as his only duty is to support FL. Good enough romantic scenes between leads.
1st female villain, is good in dramatic scenes but she screamed a lot, which was annoying.
In later episodes they bring another female vamp, which is not needed, she just increases the screen time.
It's a soap opera type kdrama, good watch for kdrama lovers.
Supporting cast is good. Drama ends with predictable happy ending. I enjoyed watching it.
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Transmigration/Second Chance
FL gets a second chance at life! And also takes revenge on those that harmed her before.The definite standout for this drama was the actress for Soo Min. She was the perfect, most detestable villain, and honestly made Yoo Ra (the antagonist girlfriend that came in later episodes) seem like a normal person.
There were a couple of infuriating episodes (I'm looking at you, episodes 12 and 13) and also my gripe on how the ML seemed to have no personality outside of the FL, but overall, this was a good transmigration drama with a satisfying happy ending.
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The idea is there but.....
I liked the story overall. I think the idea could have been more in-depth and worked on. Right at the beginning, in all the episodes, they rushed a lot and I think they skipped a lot of important points.There is a gap between the end of the episode and the beginning of the next episode. This made me a little confused at times.
As for the actors, I liked their performance and the way they tried to convey the feelings they were feeling. It made me feel closer to the drama 😊
I enjoyed watching the drama but I wouldn't watch it again.
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Mostly good
Honestly, the drama should have ended after 12 episodes, after Min Hwan and Soo Min got married. That seemed to be the logical conclusion to the main plot of revenge and second chances. Instead, we got new characters and convoluted plotlines for the next 4 episodes involving an evil ex-fience and greedy parents. Those elements were completely unnecessary and felt very forced just to stretch the story until the last episode.The acting was mostly good. The villains were very convincing. But I was not so sure about Ji Hyuk. I liked Na In Woo in River Where the Moon Rises, but aloof characters just don't work. Even the most stiff-looking character needs a personality and he cannot fully hide emotions. Ji Hyuk was uninteresting most of the time and that affected his chemistry with Ji Won. The kissing was hot, but everything else in between was kind of bland.
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They had a really incredible idea, but…
Okay, yo estaba amando este kdrama, me estaba encantando y estaba haciendo que mi cabeza explotara, hasta que dejaron esa interesante trama de lado para centrarse en el interés no amoroso del protagonista y su matrimonio arreglado.Creo que si se hubieran centrado aún más en la gran trama que tenían, habría sido buenisimo, pero como digo, por un momento la dejaron de lado y mi interés se fue perdiendo.
Las actuaciones son muuuuy buenas, sobretodo de la “mejor amiga”, ella me encantó porque me hizo odiarla.
Lo empecé e iba muy rápido, pero a partir del capítulo 10 comenzó a aburrirme un poco y solo quería terminarlo.
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Excellent storyline and acting
This is a drama that has it all; mystery, steamy romance, revenge, plot twist, and villains you love to hate. It was a drama that kept me watching from start to finish without feeling bored, which is a rarity. After over a dozen years of watching Asian dramas you get bored very easily because you’ve seen it all. But this drama had some amazing acting and a meaningful plot which made up for its weak points(there weren’t that many but I’ll address that later. )
Acting:
The actors were amazing at putting you through all of the emotions. You really feel their pain, determination, and triumph. There are a number of villains that did a great job of making you hate them without being annoying which is hard to do. The FL’s transformation from a timid pushover to a tigress is quite convincing, you’ll be rooting for her in no time. The ML was very convincing as the lovelorn overprotective CEO that only has eyes for the FL and will do anything to keep her safe, even if it means sacrificing his happiness. None of the characters felt flat, nor did they overact their parts either. Everyone straight across the board did a fantastic job. Acting 10/10
Storyline:
The plot had depth as well as a few unexpected twists which was refreshing. The FL’s best friend’s obsession with her adds so much depth to the story, I found her story fascinating. And I like that the plot involved more than the FL just going back in time and changing her destiny. Her having to adjust her actions in order to beat destiny or fate gave me ‘Final Destination’ vibes (if you haven’t seen that movie you’re missing out). It made the plot so much more interesting and faster paced than expected. I also liked that they didn’t sugarcoat everything and have the villains suddenly see the light and change their ways at the end. I hate it when they do that, it’s not realistic at all. There are a few cliche drama tropes that we’ve all seen in dramas before but overall it’s so well acted and so well written that I didn’t mind them at all. There’s character depth, character growth and character development which made this drama shine. Storyline 9.5/10
Romance:
Most reviews don’t cover this subject very well but if it’s a romcom or romance is a big part of the drama I think it should be addressed as well. This romance is a bit of a slow burn, it takes a while for the main leads to get together. But when they do get together there’s lots of hugs, kisses, and skinship. I loved their romance, they had great chemistry. And while some complain about the introduction of Yura later in the drama and her interference with the main couple, I didn’t mind her at all. She was a much needed character that helped fill plot holes that would have occurred had she not been there. While she was a bit irritating, her character is integral to the storyline. And her ending was quite satisfying. Romance: 8/10
Underlying Meaning/Message:
I’m going to add this category to every review now because I think it’s important to critique this aspect of a drama as well. If a drama has a weak or unclear underlying message or lacks one completely then that’s a big deal. Because in order to touch your heart it needs to be teaching a lesson, inspiring you, or sending an underlying message of some sort. Without that it leaves you empty and feeling like you got nothing out of watching it. This drama has a very clear underlying message: If you’re unhappy don’t accept your fate in life, fight to change it. There are many paths in life and you can change yours if you really try. It also teaches us about trust, how to stand up for ourselves, and how to believe in ourselves even when no one else does. Meaning/Message: 8/10
Summary:
This drama is not perfect, there’s a lot of cliche drama tropes and the storyline wasn’t too hard to predict. And they took a little too long to get the main leads together. But the storyline, acting and romance were all quite good. I really enjoyed watching it and will probably rewatch it again sometime in the future. It’s a great drama and I highly recommend it. Final score: 9
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Good until Episode 11
I'm not a big fan of cliche romance flicks, especially one involving weak female characters waiting to be saved by a rich, almost perfect male lead. Hence MMH was not on the top of the list of K-dramas to watch. However, after seeing some rave reviews on various platforms, and since I was in the mood for something light-hearted and fluff, I thought to give this a try.The storyline was pretty captivating all the way until episode 11, then it really started to go downhill on logic, pacing, character development etc. Things just started going all over the place, almost like the writers were just throwing out options on which ending scenario might work best and doing some market testing.
The actors tried their best and as much as I liked seeing Na In Woo as the ML, thought there was decent on-screen chemistry between the ML, and was enjoying the character design and development of the villains, the last 5 episodes were a complete let down. Messy logic flow, missed opportunities to develop great sub-plots with the secondary leads, repetitive 'brave' talk that didn't really deliver in terms of action. The FL just kept psyching herself up and building up expectations on her 'revenge' plan, which in my opinion, was really weak.
I blame the script and the scriptwriter, it was like they swapped the original scriptwriter out after episode 11 or didn't pay him/her enough to produce quality work. It was like a 3 course meal with an amazing starter that whet the appetite (time-travel + revenge plot + character development plot), have a solid main (decent cast, good development of sub-plots and some plot twists), only to be disappointed with a terrible dessert that almost makes you forget how great the starter was.
Was gonna give this a 6/10 rating given the disappointing ending, but given i kinda enjoyed two-thirds of the whole series, gave it a +1.
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