Reviews

It’s heartbreaking storyline, prepare to cry a lot

This is my honest review on this BL drama.

I can’t do sad storylines/endings but the cast was just so perfect I couldn’t drop it either so I was contemplating if I should watch the 2nd episode and continue to torture my heart, well after some thoughts I decided I will give it a try with slight hope of getting a happy ending (even tho I knew that’s just my own fantasy).

Well as expected ever since episode 2 I was in constant tears, my heart was aching and I regretted continuing it because I already knew how it’s gonna end. I couldn’t even enjoy some of the sweet moments because I kept thinking of the ending. I am a crybaby when it comes to sadness.

Some would say it’s not particularly sad neither happy ending but my honest opinion is this is very much SAD ending. I would only recommend this to people whose heart can take it.

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Go for it

Marry My Husband" is one of the best dramas I've seen. While theme-based dramas aren't uncommon, this drama's uniqueness shines through in many aspects. One of its standout features is how the characters are given a second chance to rectify their past mistakes.

The drama covers a wide range of themes, including humor, cruelty, bullying, love, jealousy, hatred, conspiracy, obsession, and regression.

I particularly enjoyed the ending, which fulfilled my expectations of a satisfying conclusion to a happy ending story.

Lee Yi Kyung's performance was outstanding. Having seen him in "Eulachacha Waikiki," where he showcased his comedic talents, I was surprised by his ability to portray a negative character in "Marry My Husband ." He demonstrated a range of emotions, from love and fury to comedy, obsession with power, and the cruelty of a husband. He truly excelled in his role.

Regarding the other actors:

The female lead delivered a remarkable performance, showcasing her exceptional acting skills. Her portrayal of the scene where she discovers that the person who dropped her home was her father, leading to her emotional breakdown, was particularly impressive. Additionally, her reaction upon returning to the year 2013 and seeing her husband was incredibly moving.

There were many small but impactful scenes throughout the drama, all elevated by the stellar performances of the actors.

The male lead also delivered a strong performance, as did his sister and the actor who portrayed the chef.

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A Lovely Slow Burn Romance

I went into this drama not expecting much. A CEO convincing a hot young Dr. to marry her isn't very compelling, but what made this work was the brilliant acting of Zhou Yu Tong and Gong Jun, who managed to show fresh, emotionally vulnerable characters navigating a crazy world. I loved the relationship between Fang Ning and Ling Rui, how it was a slow burn into a deep, understanding romance. There are a few cliché moments, but they're quickly overridden by fun, unexpected dialogue and emotional growth that is rare in dramas these days. I genuinely laughed for the majority their scenes and one argument scene took my breath away at how raw it was. The one major reason to watch: communication!!! I love two adults communicating even if it's not 100%. It gets there eventually!

** Minor Spoilers **

Although the "villain" does come off a little too villainy, and the second half starts out promising a tired trope of separation and return, the second half turned out to be my favorite half with how natural Zhou Yu Tong and Gong Jun were with each other and You You. They convinced me they've been a family the whole time and we're just watching their home videos.
I knocked off stars for the repetitive songs, although I thought they were cute in the beginning. But I would have liked some variety. And also for second-leads who just didn't capture me the same way. This story felt very much like it could have been a solid 15-20 episodes and be super strong, but the second leads stories just dragged the story for me (sorry for any fans! I do enjoy the actors, just not their roles this time). I will definitely be re-watching this in the future.

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One big mess

I am a fan of most of the actors cast in this, so I was very excited but this drama was a big disappointment

There some enjoyable moments here and there, but the plot is a mess adn honestly there are way too many things that didn't work here (ML is happy that the his wife is going to die soon, FL has memory problems but doesn't do anything about it, like never.... I would have hired someone to check on me every 10 minutes... anyway I'm getting angry again)

each episode keeps repeating the previous one. We see a lot of:
- They don't talk
- Oh they love eachother but don't show it
- they love each other but don't know it
- They seem to get closer
- Oh, no, they don't talk again
and REPEAT over and over again
Writer-nim run out of ideas and this series could have been halved!

What I hated the most was the villains arch. I couldn't understand why they did what they did! Why did they have to con that family? I hated that they were villains because they were poor. Being poor is not a good backstory for a villain. Poor people don't want to steal rich people's money and live in their big houses, they just want to be not poor anymore and not live in a basement.

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Was it JinMin or MinJin?

And that was the only question unanswered.
Every part of this series showed what a real and healthy relationship should be like. It had so many aspects that could get you hooked on the series itself.
My favorite ship in the entire series was JinMin. Jinta was an example of a supportive boyfriend. Karan too.
There were so many moments in which my heart felt the emotions the characters felt.
I suggest you watch the Japanese version first because the experience gets so much better!!
The main ship, KaranAchi had so much more story than the original. They dove into many more aspects of their life besides their relationship. The support ship, (MY MOST FAVORITE, LOVE IT) JinMin slayed it. Let's face it, after watching the series, we all want a series of JuniorMark as a main. Their chemistry was so good!
Let's not forget RockPai. Rock was absolutely refreshing to look at. And P'Jan slayed Pai's role. I loved it, she was so cool!
One thing that still has me tripping is P'Duj x Tanaka(boss). It was so shocking I had to take my glasses off and scream into a pillow.
Overall, the series is a fun experience. It gets you to understand the characters and have a fun time. I personally loved it <3

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Brilliant Romance Comedy

I have watched this series 4 times. It is quite diverse with Taiwanese (second ML) and Korean (ML) actors
The story line is good. I laughed and cried each time I watched it.

Korean male actors in chinese dramas.

The acting is brilliant. I think the chinese male actors can learn some acting skills from the Korean actors. Their facial and body gestures communicates without words. The way they express their emotions, its really inviting.

Second ML and FL, their acting was really good.
The acting of the villian was not good in the first episodes, but improved.

The devil is in the details

The ML pays closed attention to the FL's every action, hence, he informs the doctor that she often falls asleep and ask for a full medical examination.
Furthermore, after doing research of her illness, he sets "share location" on her phone to find her if she has an attack.
I love his attentiveness.

The FL, she does not exaggerate her tomboy role. While she is naive, innocent, humble, strong willed and has a sense of justice - she lacks self confidence. She is really very cute.

In my opinion and experience as a "Tomboy"- her mother sees her as a tomboy, therefore, giving her a tongue - lashing instead of comfort because she is accustomed to doing so. However, she is aware that her daughter prefer to silently cry by herself.

The rest of the acting by the other actors - ?

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Looks like it will be a ride full of fun and chaos.

I still remember watching Jim Carrey's "Liar Liar" and how a laughter riot it was filled with chaotic moments. When I read the synopsis of this drama, I knew it is gonna be a ball of chaos and that is exactly what it has been in it first 2 eps.

Go Kyung Pyo is a great casting for the role and damn he is humorous with his expressions and acting. Looking at his past dramas with him pulling off different types of characters, he has improved a lot.
I always wanted to see Kang Hanna in lead roles, so was quite happy to see her in this drama.

The drama has started with many funny, chaotic and dramatic moments, but is kept light hearted and I hope it remains the same till the end, instead of going full melodrama crap.

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I Kind of Like it..?

Going into this, I was a little skeptical, but as of now, I really think this series played out to the best of its ability. Was it flawless? No. Were there some bumps along the way? Absolutely. However, overall, this series offers a fast-paced viewing experience, mostly entertaining, featuring some aesthetically pleasing characters that I can't help but appreciate.

Let's Dive In.

So for the most part, My Dear Gangster Oppa is good, at least in my opinion. My only struggle with this series was sitting through the "mafia" or "gangster" part of it all. I think it works in some parts, and then in others it doesn't. Like the backstory is neat, the way in which Thiu has to get out of the mob is great, and even some of the more specific details make lots of sense, however, I was just really bored with the whole Kenji storyline. Like you're in a mafia, just kill the dude and move on, did this really have to escalate for an entire 8 episodes? But I say that because I am also just not the biggest fan of these recreations of "KinnePorche" (again, in my opinion) -- and maybe not necessarily recreations, cause other series can make a plot surrounding the mafia and whatnot, but I always just think back to KP whenever that happens and it's just not as top tier as that was.

Moving on to the romance, I think Meen and Ping had great chemistry, except their characters moved into a relationship way before I think the characters were ready for one. It's obvious they both have some feelings for each other at the beginning, which again, the build-up to the relationship is my favorite part about BL in general. But I feel like before they can hit their climax of feelings, they're already kissing and having sex and becoming boyfriends. It's a lot to move into, especially after Guy becomes aware of Thiu being in the mafia, having so much anger that Thiu didn't tell him, and then subsequently not caring about that anymore out of the blue. I love slow burn, I'll love it till the day I die, and this couple was not that at all. They were quick-paced, and they fell in love pretty quickly. However, Meen and Ping do chemistry rather well, so their kiss and NC scenes were all great.

Moving onto Wal, I actually really like him. He's severely unpopular, and most people wish he wasn't in this, but for a slight second, this actually felt like it could've been a love triangle, and that's also something I love. Wal was a guy who was terrible at admitting his feelings, and due to it, he hurt his friend who, at the time, was also reciprocating his feelings. I'm also a sucker for friends to lovers which is another reason why I was rooting for them, but of course, it wasn't going to happen for many reasons. Also, I'm shallow, and Winner (Wal) is gorgeous.

The side couple that wasn't really a side couple was pretty disappointing. I think they had a nice build-up, but it doesn't go anywhere. Slightly aggravating. Also me just being nit-picky, but the scars on Thiu's body... why were they like an orange/yellow color? I'm no doctor, I have no idea about any of the scarring tissue and whatnot, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't turn a sickly yellow tone? I wish the makeup department could've at least used some foundation to blend it in a little better, but whatever.

Ratings:

Story: 8/10 - Good, some parts draggy, some parts boring, but for the most part. good. The romance isn't the best I've seen, but it did capture my attention a lot within the first couple of episodes.

Acting: 8/10: I think it was good for the most part. Some actors felt a little mediocre, but it doesn't take you out of the story any, just that it could've been a bit better.

Music: 6/10: Didn't pay it any attention and it wasn't distracting, so good!

Recommendation Value: 5.5/10: This wouldn't be something I'd recommend, just because I personally don't see it as something that is indeed in need of a watch. But the actors are beautiful (I want to stuff Winner in my pocket) and if you like a mafia story, then sure.

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Love, in its purest form - can create Miracles ❤️

What is a miracle? One of the answers could be: finding love that is selfless and pure, especially in today's world. Which is why movies like this make such a deep impression on you & tugs at your heartstrings!

Story-wise: An intellectually-challenged man & his daughter live happily in their own world. However, their lives are disrupted when the father is wrongly accused of a heinous crime & sent to prison. Fellow prisoners & the warden mistreat him, given the gravity of his crimes - but over time, they realize their mistake & conclude that the man is framed. To make amends - they try to unite him with his daughter within the prison cell and in doing so - experience a Miracle that will last them all a lifetime! ❤️

Within this straightforward narrative lies a tapestry of powerful emotions:
• Anger/Frustration: when you witness the injustice.
• Happiness: when you see the love between - father/daughter, fellow prisoners, warden and officers
• Sadness: when you realize that there are somethings beyond you & you give in
• Hope: when you know even when everything seems lost and at the end, that is when miracles happen! ❤️

I know the focus was the above, but I wish they had shown the wrong-doers getting punished & accepting their mistakes in front of the main leads.

Overall: Highly recommend this to ALL. I myself held off watching it since long as I knew it would be a tear-jerker. Late to watch it, but glad that I did not miss this gem - one of the greatest film experience of our times, that has become a classic. In case you have not seen it yet - don't wait, keep a tissue box handy & watch the miracle unfold! ❤️

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