I really recommend this drama to anyone who loves sageuk dramas!
there's action, revenge, romance, hidden identity and overall a great plot that doesn't drag at all.
this has become one of my all time favourites.

It's long, however the 108 episodes are only 30 minutes long, so there are 54 normal 1h long episodes. it's still long but significantly shorter than 108 episodes. (Apparently this was actually scheduled to have 120 episodes, but was shortened. Considering how much I love this drama I probably would've liked to see what they would've put into those other episodes.)
I binged the whole thing in 11 days.

Music:
the OST is really good, however you can't find the whole soundtrack T_T

as for the romance:
- Myongnong and Solnan are the cutest couple! it's sweet seeing two people fall in love for the first time. There love is really innocent and sweet. there is some angst towards the end, but in it you can see how much they're in love.
- Jinmu and Solhee as bad as they were good for eachother, and I did like some of their scenes.
- The first 10 episodes are about the parents arc and how they fell in love and everything. I was invested in their story as well.
- then there's also a 4th couple with the guy from the princess' man and a friend of Solnan's and they were nice as well.

Characters:
- solhee is the absolute worst! sometimes I felt sorry for her, but she brought everything upon yourself and is pretty narcissistic! she was always a rotten apple, however I did like how things ended for her.
- Jinmu was pretty sleezy and was one of the villains, however I kind of liked his character in the end=his character development
- The Queen was super sweet. finally not one of those scheming queens!
- chancellor yon who was a villain, had some kinda cute moments with his folding origami or his weird/funny sounds he makes.
- I like that the characters are well written and have motives etc.

Acting was really great! I was impressed by all the crying in this drama because it felt so natural but also sad during the dramatic/death scenes.

The ending was happy for me (both couples) it's maybe a bit open, however at least you know they ended up together.

the last scene of the drama where the subaekhyang tree flowers and the blossoms are floating around was nicely made.

This was such a wild ride! so much happened in these episodes despite them being shorter than usual.

History:
some of the characters did actually exist. It's debatable whether princess subaekhyang actually existed or not.

Overall I'll give it a 10/10 and I really recommend it!

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TAKE MY ADVICE: check out some form of the original story before you watch this!!!

In this review I'll be talking about my most anticipated movie this year. Like, I've been waiting for this thing for more than a year. Was it worth the wait? Did I expect too much? Was it adapted well?

I'll be answering all these questions in this review of My Happy Marriage 2023

(if you want to watch it, it's available on myasiantv)


So first I want to start off by saying:

READ THE LIGHT NOVEL/MANGA or WATCH THE ANIME

before you watch this movie, otherwise you'll be quite confused.


So, I get it. They had to squeeze A LOT into a 2h long movie. BUT STILL. So many things weren't explained! To the point where my knowledge of the original story came in handy more than a few times. They left out some important plot points and I think some were a bit rushed.


Spoilers Ahead:

FIRST IMPRESSION:

So I heard about this story through the manga first. Then I found out they would be making a live action and anime and seeing how I enjoyed the first 3 volumes of the manga, I was really looking forward to it. Another reason being, I love period romance movies! And was really looking forward to a Japanese one, since there aren't that many (that interest me). I'm not such a fan of (dark) fantasy, but it's okay in moderation.

Come 17th of March. The day this movie releases in Japan, I was really excited. Until I learned that I would have to wait a few more months for the international release!

This summer the anime aired, so I started watching it.

After finishing the anime, I admit I was a bit disappointed with where the story went. I am looking forward to the second season! I hope there will be more romantic scenes. I think the anime delivered some nice scenes with the couple, but not enough. I was disappointed there wasn't even one kiss scene! Even though I don't think their relationship got that far in the 1st Season.

I do like the cinderella aspect of this story.


LIVE ACTION STORY:
The beginning of the movie doesn't show a lot of Miyo's life at her family's Estate. In fact they rush over it a bit and very soon she's already sent to the Kudo household. But they don't really explain much! If I hadn't known the story beforehand, I would be quite confused. Oh well, then we have the official meeting scene for our couple! I liked this scene.

I feel like a lot of screen time goes to the fantasy aspect. I liked the scenes between Kiyoka and Miyo though, but I wish there were more. They did skip some of my favourite scenes from the manga!

The story feels a bit rushed at times and like I said before, doesn't make sense without knowing the story.

They left out the Kiyoka-Sister Arc! I wish they would have kept it. And because they left it out, the Usuba Arc also seems rushed. They didn't explain the mother's backstory either.

another thing: When Miyo meets her sister in town and doesn't dare to stand up to her, she gets very depressed and stays in her room alone for a few days in the manga/anime, but in this movie it doesn't really show much of that. Then she meets hana again and again the scene in the manga made the most sense! They rushed this in the live action.

I know that screenplay works differently, but I wish they would've adapted it better.

The ending of the movie with the demonic possession outbreak and all was a bit cringey, also that wasn't explained so well.

ACTING/CAST:
Meguro Ren does look good in kimono and with white hair :) He's also nice and tall (comapred to the other actors hehe)
And I think the actress portrayed Miyo very well. I've only seen Watanabe Keisuke in a few good roles, otherwise he usually acts as bad guys lol, but I think he suits the role and there were a few moments my heart skipped a beat cause of him (though I hate to admit lol)
I always picture Yurie as a nice OLD woman, that's how she's portrayed in the manga/anime. I would've preferred another actress.


MUSIC:
some of the music felt a bit overdramatic at times, but I think it was fine. There weren't very many great OSTs, but it's still fits for the most part. I did like the violin OST.


OVERALL THOUGHTS:

Was it worth the wait? Did I expect too much? Was it adapted well?

Even though it wasn't what I initially expected it to be, I did enjoy it for what it was. Despite some bad points I mentioned, it does have it's good ones. Cinematography for instance was good and the colouring is nice as well. Like mentioned before, I like the setting.

Not only with the live action, but the anime and story as a whole, wasn't how I expected it. Like I said I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in Season 2 of the anime. Based in the end credits scene of this movie, I'm guessing there will be a sequel?? I hope so.

Some scenes where done well. The CGI was relatively good. Although the story wasn't as clear as the original work, I think some scenes were good.

overall I'll give this movie an 8/10 (which is good, but not amazing)

8/10 is quite high for me.

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Grand Prince Ep 1: First Impression

I started this drama randomly on Viki and I had a hard time getting into it, because it also shifts between past and present and ep 1 feels a bit like when you arrive late at the cinema and miss the beginning of the movie. that's what this felt like. It felt like you missed the beginning of the story and that made it hard to figure out why characters where doing what they were doing, you know ?

I've seen the FL in bridal mask so I just see her as mok dan..

[ also the colouring and production quality makes not only this drama, but some others hard to really get into the world of the drama if you know what I mean..like in dramas, which feel higher quality or even older dramas like the princess' man or even moon embracing the sun just make it easier to into that time.. ]

I feel like I've heard this music in other dramas..maybe not the exact OSTs but the song sounds familiar..

I've seen quite a lot of bad reviews but some good ones of people saying they loved or really liked this drama..

I picked this drama up again, after having it on hold for a while and am on ep 8. there are some things that don't makes sense and the plot may not be a whole lot original, but I like the main couple, but feel like they've picked the wrong drama..(which so much drama and stuff)

Also the SML feels like a fickle kinda guy..

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*SPOILER* Does the FL ever get better?

this was my question when I first started this drama with NO EXPECTATIONS whatsoever.
This is another arranged marriage drama and I watched this right after "delightful girl choon hyang " which both have arranged marriage elements. But even though both these dramas felt similar in a way, I think DGCH is a bit better, but this one a bit less annoying..

First Impression:
I like the ML. He's a mature man who cares about his work and not really anything else. He's 28.
The FL on the other hand is so annoying!! especially in the first few eps. at around ep 8 or so she maybe calms down a lot but towards the end of the drama, she drifts back to her old self again. She's very immature and yells so much at people, even strangers and I just kept thinking "would anyone ever do or say any of this irl?" Also whenever she has conflicts with the ML almost always got angry and ran away. She's supposed to be 18, but she felt more like she was still 14 or 15 tbh. In the end of the drama she's probably 20 or so and she doesn't change. But she's made the ML show more of his immature side too.

But instead of talking of all the bad points, I'll tell you about some good ones:

Secondary Characters:
the ML's ex girlfriend comes back and she is a real bit* in the beginning and I dislike her attitude, but at the same time..honestly there were times I thought she would be a better match for the ML. and. towards the end of the drama, she becomes a character I actually liked.

The ML's sister who somehow think she has a say in her brother's marriage is quite annoying at first, but towards the end she finally accepts the FL as her sister in law and she has a cute romance with the ML's friend. He was funny I thought.

The ML's grandfather is even better than the ML in this drama! he's a cute grandfather and looks like he walked right out of a sageuk drama :)

I'm still wondering how the FL's quite nice mother could've raised such an annoying, immature daughter..like did she not teach her anything? I really wonder that..

Story Broken Down:
1.) ML & FL's grandfathers were best friends and kind of like in "Goong" they arranged for their grandchildren to get married some day.
2.) ML & FL have a bad first encounter
3.) ML & FL find out about the marriage, when his grandfather (who lives in Andong) finally finds the FL's family again. ML doesn't want to marry an immature child and I can agree with him. they both strike a marriage contract plan and decide to marry.
4.) at ep 8 or 9 they have their first kiss
5.) at ep 11 ML tells FML he loves her first and ep 12 she admits she loves him too
6. ) ep 12/13 they become real husband and wife
7.) ep 14 or so she finds out she's pregnant
8. ) some dumb conflicts come up
9.) time skip to when the couple have twins and are going on a honeymoon. there are some cute voiceovers and then it just kinda ends there.

Music:
It used some englisch songs and had some of it's own OST, but it wasn't that memorable.

Conclusion:
One thing this drama does have is some cute couple moments which made me squeal from time to time and that's what makes this drama still enjoyable: the main couple.
But I do think this drama is a bit long and doesn't have that much stuff going on.
Also there are some plot holes:
- FL in the end of the drama wants to find her dream and in the end it's hinted that she becomes a seamstress, but it isn't clear if she does or not.
- *spoiler I'm sorry* the grandfather dies and after his quick funeral it shows the ML crying and then there's a time skip.

I'll give it 7.5/10 because of the couple, but the FL can really get on your nerves and don't really expect much character development.

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The ML and OSTs are the best part of the drama

I finished the whole drama pretty quickly about a month ago and must admit, I still don't really know how to rate it (I'm stuck between 6-8). I'll try giving an honest and "short" review:

First Impression:
I discovered this drama in a FMV and didn't have many expectations, except that I read a bunch of good reviews, so I was hoping it would live up to them.
This drama is almost 20 years old (and even though I generally watch older movies, it really shows with asian dramas) and some effects and especially the intro video are kinda cringey, but you get used to them. Also I feel like the intro makes you feel like this drama is going to be a sassy lighthearted rom com, but that wasn't the case. At least not after ep 5 or 6 of the drama (only occasionally)
After completing this drama, I feel like it should be called "deceitful girl Choon Hyang" instead lol..

Story:
So this is based on an old Korean folk tale and I have skipped through Chunhyang (2000) and this drama follows the basic premise, only it adds a lot of annoying plot points. I won't spoil too much, but this drama has a very annoying love square and the sml and sfl are determined to follow the phrase "if I can't have you no one can!", because when the main couple finally decide to get married for real, you know that those two will get up to something. Also I thought they would make a good couple (sml+sfl) lol.

Not to forget that the SML meets Chunhyang when she's still in high school (and stays till the very end of the drama uchh)
and he looks like he's 30, so that's "a bit" questionable and he also seems to have a lot of free time despite being the chairman of an entertainment company and follows (stalks) her around a lot. He also just can't take no for an answer and doesn't really care about her feelings. All that to say, I hope I never come across a guy like him. Also..How much power does an entertainment company have for him to be able to frame the ML?? (idk how it works, but I'm guessing a lot)

Now onto the SFL she's really annoying up till ep 14 or 15, when she's trying to get between the main couple. Also the SFL is the ML's first crush and she rejects him in the beginning, but then when she finds out he's married she's suddenly all over him. But at least the SFL kinda redeemed herself in the end, when she got engaged herself and forgot about the ML, she even came to the main couple's actual wedding.

Marriage Plotline:
This kind of plot has been a bit overused and I think that it makes people take marriage/divorce pretty lightly.
But was nice seeing these two slowly fall for each other.

Main Couple:
After their marriage, the FL seems to fall first, but she doesn't tell the ML her feelings, because he likes the SFL at that point.
And so our couple break up, only to eventually get back together after the ML realises, he's loved her all along and after the stupid schemes of the SM/FL and they decide to get married for real BUT then the SML shows up as always and tries to "destroy" the ML's life and threatens the FL so she will have no choice but to go to the SML. So she pretends that she never loved the ML and leaves for Japan after getting forcefully engaged to the SML.

[INSERT 3 YEAR TIME SKIP]

ML is now working as a prosecutor and you can find out yourself what happens in the last few eps. happy ending, thank goodness!

OST/Music:
I liked most of the songs in this drama. Especially "emergency room" and "sarang hae yo" and a few others. They make this drama feel nostalgic for me.

Conclusion:
I'm not happy with how the SML got off the hook for everything he did in the end, but I am glad that he finally let the couple be together in the end.
This drama especially in it's later episodes gave me headaches. I guess I was pretty invested in the story, because I wanted to finally see the couple together!!
the FL kinda annoyed me in the 2nd half. I know she felt she couldn't go against the SML if she didn't want to see the ML hurt, but still..
I wish the couple would've had more sweet scenes together among all the sad ones.
Also..Where the heckos did the FL's mom ever disappear to in the last episodes?? I feel like they never mentioned her after that.
The FL's friend is annoying I gotta say, but Ji Hyuk is a good friend to mong ryong.

Rewatch Value:
I've edited this drama (into FMVs) so I have to rewatch a lot of it and there are a few scenes, I like rewatching.

Overall I'm not sure what to rate this drama.
Because of the ML being likeable I would give it an 8/10
but storywise more: 7-7.5/10

Would I recommend this drama?
I'd say it's not a terrible drama and I did like the ending, although I still wish their wedding was a bit longer. Also this follows the "add a random conflict to the last 15 mins of the drama" plot, so their wedding is very short and mixes scenes from their past lives into it.
If you like the ML actor I would watch it.
Maybe you'll be someone who loves this drama, because it has it's good points.
Just come prepared to get stressed out over this drama.

[also this drama made me get into the habit of saying aigoo too much lol]

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I might consider finishing this at some point..

this was one of the first kdramas I've started and I'll just list some things I liked and maybe didn't like (in the first 5 eps)

liked:
- i liked seeing lee min ho in a saeguk (this was before i watched legend of the blue sea)
- I think the female lead actress suits her role and also acted like anyone would when going back in time
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disliked/meh:
- idk why but the bad guy reminds me of a star wars character. like he'd fit right in ?
- cringey side bad guys
- the fantasy elements

i haven't seen enough to give a proper review. if i do continue it one day I hope the couples gets together cause I've seen spoilers.

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i only watched for xu kai and him alone couldn't keep me interested..

i was close to finishing this drama but I just lost interest. (I have seen the ending though)

The plot didn't really interest me and I found myself first only watching for the couple and then the ML (who reminded me of landon from a walk to remember for some reason..)

I also don't like the FL actress. she's wayy to stiff and doesn't really move her face (show emotions. occasianally she does, but usually not) I've tried watching her in my heart and it just wasn't working. Let's just say you HAVE TO like the actress to enjoy this or at least tolerate her.

E sports isn't really something that interests me either.

now on to things that might be enjoyable:
- if you're interested in e sports
- like xu kai
- like bickering couples
- it's a rom com
- there are some nice scenes between the couple
- I kinda liked the second couple
- fluffy romance


I don't remember the music.. (I watched this a while ago.)

Overall 7/10. I won't rewatch. I have edited the main couple, but that's about it.

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cute main couple and good visuals

I'll keep this brief.

Overall at first glance this feels like a typical highschool-college young love drama which I kept comparing to our secret or a love so beautiful at first, but I think the visuals for the main couple are great.

The premise is slightly different than they usually are in these dramas and it was pretty refreshing.. for the MOST part..

of course even this drama can't escape some of the usual side plots and side characters. the second couple were okay to watch but still complicated..

this is mostly a friendship drama till about ep 18 or 19 I think when they get into college and I gotta admit that I was getting a little tired of waiting for them to get together around ep 15,so the pacing felt a bit slow at times, but overall I think the pacing was good.

there's some conflicts between our main couple, but at least they don't last long.

I felt kinda bad the sml even though I didn't ship him with lin xi..

acting wise I think the acting was good enough and I did feel the actors had chemistry together. I look forward to seeing the ML actor again.

the music was okay. but nothing I'd listen to on repeat so just average for this drama, but it fits.

the best part of this drama is a HAPPY ENDING!!

apart from some scenes I didn't care too much about i really like this couple!! they're so cute together!!

*the parents in this drama are so nice (compared to zhu yuns mom in lighter and princess sheesh)

(also i some how managed to cry during this drama)

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Amazing Chemistry Bewtween Lead Couple!!! [9/10]

Overall:
to be honest, in the beginning I wasn't expecting much. I don't usually watch these types of dramas, but I decided to give it a shot. There were some dumb plots in the beginning and some cliché moments. But I kept watching and at about ep 15 I was pretty interested in seeing this couple get together. I do think that the drama didn't have to be 36 episodes, and they could've shortened it, but I'm not really complaining. Zhu Yun's parents though (ucchh) especially her mom…
I was comparing this to other similiar dramas (I haven't seen, but seen clips of) and in a way it's similiar, but there's just something different this drama has.

Cast:
I haven't seen Chen Fei Yu before, but I think he was the right choice for Li Xun. I've seen Zhang Jing Yi in Fall in Love, and it's definitely nice to hear her actual voice here. These actors have such natural chemistry, that most of their romantic scenes don't feel acted. The supporting characters were well cast.

Music/OST:
I think the ending song sets the whole mood/vibe/feeling for this drama. I like the other OST too.

Rewatch Value:
I might rewatch the whole drama, but probably more likely that I'll just rewatch their scenes and FMVs.

Now on to the Story:
Where do I begin?...
Li Xun comes off as arrogant to some of the characters, but I didn't really think so. In the beginning of the drama he has blonde hair. He meets Zhu Yun who's also studying programming and at first they don't get along so well, but after going through things together, they start to fall in love. (also after he meets Zhu Yun, he dyes his hair brown, which I think was the best look for him tbh.)
They both join the same ''study group''? at college and he starts calling her princess. You find out why further on...
The get together in ep 18 or 19, and they're so cute together!!

Now the drama mostly hits, when her parents meet li xun and her mom doesn't like him (you find out why).
Li Xun starts pushing Zhu Yun away and Li Xun goes to take revenge on Fang Zi Jing for what he did to Zhu Yun's best friend and Li Xun gets put in Jail.

(after like a 3 year gap)

They meet eachother again and after a lot of drama and stuff..they get TOGETHER!!!

- sorry for this bad review, I just don't know what to write without spoiling too much, but I recommend this drama. -

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I stayed for the main couple

The main couple really carry the show. without them i wouldn't have watched it.

if you look at the story as a whole, there are a LOT of plot points that are kinda random or that they end abruptly, that I wish they would elaborate on a bit more, but then again it is only 12 eps long. i like the romance. the ML has good character development. i like the female lead's acting and she looks best in the maid outfit. the second male lead is DULL and BORING and goes on my list of guys who look like penguins (no offense btw).

the story isn't such a strong one. mostly fluffy and comedy in the beginning. i like that there were some more serious scenes.

the romance and lead couple are so cute. ?

i haven't seen 11-12 yet. but I'm pretty eager to finish them.

i started the king 2 hearts while waiting for this to air, so this is a nice refreshing fluffy sorta drama to while I'm almoat finished with the last episodes of tk2h.

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sweet love story and touching drama

Sooo..I thought I should add another review to this drama. I'll try my best to make it spoiler free!

So first I want to start off by saying that the part in the summary ( While on vacation with his girlfriend, Gu Yihang(Liu Enyou) hires He Tongyao(Jin Sha) as their tour guide, inadvertantly causing her to get in a car accident.) saying that they hire her as a tour guide, isn't in the drama as far as I remember.
I loved this drama, but the Japanese drama made me cry more. I think mostly because it's based on a real person and the Jdrama follows her story closer than this drama (other than adding a ML).

On to my review:

- This drama is loosely based off of 1 liter of tears (diary of aya kito) and the Japanese drama from 2005. I've seen the J-drama before this and I would recommend watching! This drama does follow most of the original story, but there are many plot points that aren't in the Jdrama.

Acting/Cast: I think all the cast did a great job. The mom did annoy me a bit in the beginning of the drama, but otherwise I also like the mother-daughter relationship in this drama and think the actors did a good job, because they really look like mother and daughter. I like the ML actor a lot and think the main couple look good together.

Music: I like the music, though it wasn't anything amazing, but then again I think it fit this drama perfectly!
But one thing that annoyed me and maybe it's just the file I watched, but the music is oddly placed. Sometimes even two songs are playing at once or there are two tracks of the same song, but one is a bit off sync. Luckily in the last few episodes this wasn't the case.

Re-watch value: This was sad, but it didn't make me cry as much as the Jdrama. maybe also because it's longer. But there are definitely scenes between the main couple that I'll watch again.

Story/Overall rating: Overall I give the story a 10/10.
Although there were many changes made I still enjoyed this drama, even though I knew how it would end. The Fl and ML get together towards the middle of the drama and their love story is so cute.
This is a sad but inspiring drama, mainly because tong yao keeps fighting until the end.

Ending: I won't spoil too much, but I'll say that the ending is open. If you've read the book or seen the Jdrama then you'll know how it ends. But they didn't show her death in this drama, in fact it ends with a photo of her pregnant and then a voice over of the ML and their child speaking.

Lastly: This drama should definitely be watched by a much larger audience then it appears to have. If you can't find it then you can look on myasiantv, kissasian or drama cool. BUT I CAN'T FIND EP 24, 26,27,28 SUBBED.

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Am I the only one who hates the SML? // you need patience for this drama!!

First Impression: I came across this drama on mydramalist, while searching up princess or something related into the search bar seeing what I would find. I came across this drama and started a few weeks later when I was on holidays in France, because I had internet all night. I binged watched the first 10 or so episodes very fast. It was when I came into the second part of the drama, that things got so slow! I had to make myself finish this, but dropped it in the end. I have had mixed feelings the whole time I was watching this drama. I can't tell if I like the main couple or hate it, or like the male lead or not. I liked the interactions between the queen and queen dowager the most. (probably because I prefer historical/saeguk kdramas over modern ones).
This drama is based off of a manhwa which I was going to get, but seeing that is has more of an open ending, I didn't really want to waste my time with a bunch of drama. NOW BACK TO THIS STORY.

Story (till ep 18) :
Set in an alternative universe, where south korea is a monarchy.
The Grandfather (the king at that time) of the Crown prince (ML) and the grandfather of an ordinary girl (FL) were friends and for her grandfather helping his, He says that his granddaughter will marry the crown prince.
The FL's family has problems with debts and loan sharks , So she agrees to marry the crown prince to help her family. They get married, but the ML is in love with another girl. They don't get along at first. I'd say their relationship is on and off. When you think they finally get together, something interferes. Also the sml shows up too much. The FL starts to fall in love with the ML first and eventually by the last episodes, the ML finally starts accepting his feelings for her.

So I did watch the last scene in ep 24 when they get married for real. and i've seen other scenes on youtube, but I don't really have the patience to finish this drama. But I might eventually try and finish it.

Cast/Performance/Characters:
- I HATE the yool guy. I feel like the whole drama wants me to feel sorry for him, but he's just a whiny little btch. He's like that Jacob or Keita (from Itakiss) character in so many of these arranged marriage dramas. Why do smls always go after the married ones! (not always lol). Anyways I've seen many people feel sorry for him, but I don't get it.
- Now the Main Male Lead. So to be fair I feel like both the male leads in this drama are crappy, but atleast this guy has his looks going for him. Throughout most of this drama I've been waiting for him to finally make up his mind between Hyo-rin and Chae Kyung, cause it gets so frustrating when you think he's giving up on hyo rin and likes the FL but then some more problems between them happen. I mainly just don't like his attitude. Like nothing he did was wrong.
- Now the Second Female Lead: Hyo-rin. So in episode 1 the ML who has a crush on her, proposes to her so that he doesn't have to marry some stranger. But she REJECTS him (remember this part). Afterwards when he's married she acts like he's the one who rejected her. I don't really like her, but she's not the worst character.
- Now on to Chae Kyung (FL) I liked her. I don't know how she put up with the ML for so long, before he finally started caring.

I think their acting was good enough.

Music: was decent, but nothing all that memorable except for maybe one song.

So do you think I'm looking to much into this drama and should just watch it for what it is?
hmm maybe..but idt so..

edit: this didn't have to be 24 eps long.

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My favourite version of Itazura na Kiss!!

So I decided to watch this to see how much they've changed and stuff compared to other versions. I have seen and love the love in tokyo versions and the anime. I've also seen the newer Japanese movies, but the acting just wasn't natural in them. (Also part of the 1996 version). But in this version the acting is very natural and our main couple have great chemistry! They feel like a real couple, i just love them!
Since this is an older drama, the quality isn't the best on dramacool, but you can watch on youtube, because some of the eps aren't complete.
I've only seen 17 eps and am almost finished.
I wasn't expecting too much getting into this drama, but after 1 episode i changed my mind haha.

Overall the romance is nice. The thing that they lack in every version is bad communication especially in the beginning of their marriage, but that's just how the story goes. I liked the cast for the characters, although I prefer the Japanese version of Christine and some of the other side characters. I like the actor for a'Bu (hes hawt).
The music is average, but it wasn't bad and was kinda memerable.

I just loved this drama!

(Also I have burning hate for the kamogari keita dude in EVERY version! In this version he's qi tai)

Edit: I finished watching and loved it! The ending was left kinda open because the manga isn't complete but I believe like in other versions that they had a daughter.
(Also ariel lin in this kinda reminds me of mao inoue in hana yori dango)

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enjoyable but don't expect too much

It's been a while since I've written a review, but I'll try my best to keep it short.

I finished this whole drama in a week. It was nice to binge as a fluffy romance drama.
Overall I did enjoy this drama even though the plot was a bit rushed towards the end and you felt like they could've elaborated certain plot points to make the story more interesting. As for the MLs objective of wanting to find his mother's murderer was rushed towards the end. (he found out who it was, went to kill him and that was the end of that.)
I liked that it was about two couples and overall the basic concept was fun. I like both couples, but the second couple had more chemistry and kiss scenes. The main couple didn't have many kiss scenes, so I wished they had more.
I liked the cast and the acting. The FL was kinda dumb and naive and times which was a bit frustrating to watch, but Overall I liked this drama and would re watch their scenes again.
The best part is HAPPY ENDING!

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