The PLOT is old but the way they portray it so interesting
First of all, I didn't expect much from this kind of revenge story (I'm tired of watching it), but this drama changed my mind. With a low budget, they did so well. The character development of FL is so well-written from kind and loveable to hurtless, her acting is comfortable not so aggressive. Besides, other character acting is not annoying like in other Korean family films, ML is okay because it doesn't require much acting skills.The story is predictable but the way it is pictured still makes curious ep by ep, and especially the chemistry between FL and ML is so good. 12 episodes are good enough for this kind of series genre <<<<3
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I'm so disappointed
When I started watching this I was so excited because it seemed promising.But some of the casts acting felt flat, the plot had such huge plot holes, no character development or show of growth.
The 'revenge' theme feels secondary to the 'romance' tag ( though it not like it was in any sense developed) I would not recommend unless you need something for background noises
Something to note is that the antogonists are not protracted in a real way. Even though it's fiction, one cannot be entirely bad, stupid or crazy. In my opinion there must be that one factor that makes the antogonists seem human.
-P.S it isn't worth (the) hype.
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fabulous drama
This is one of the best Dramas I have watched this year. The Story was fabuous. I am not into Revenge Dramas but I am so glad I watched this one. The firste Episode was enough to hook me. Great Story Wonderful actors and really satisfying outcome. The Male lead is still excellent and gorgeous. The female lead was truly amazing. Overall I recommend this . 12 Episodes was plenty. I cannot for the life of me understand why any one would take the time to leave a nasty Review. It spoils it for others and demeans the effort made by everyone involved in the process. So if you don't ike something don't waste your time spoiling it for everyone else. Keep quiet. No one cares .Was this review helpful to you?
Break My K-drama slump
It's 10 on 10.It's been a long time since I saw such wholesome drama. Love both leads and the chemistry is sizzling. I loved the female lead, never seen any of her previous work but in this drama, she is absolutely gorgeous with her acting and looks.
Been a fan of Sung Joon, since I have watched OK Venus, He did great too with his stunning physique and did better acting than his previous roles.
The revenge is awesome and the best thing is no redemption plot. This is how you do a drama.
Hats off to the makers and all cast and crew.
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WATCH IT OR NOT?!!?
mhmm I'll keep it short.This short MAKJANG was actually quite entertaining and extremely surprising at times lol. The main theme here was definetly revenge and done correctly. Considering it was my first makjang experience that I can think of it was definitely a 10/10 in that sense.
I thought it was gonna have a sad ending or something boring or they are just gonna leave a cliffhanger but the ending was actually quite appropriate and fitting.
This was definitely a good drama and worth binging if you got time as each and every episode was great and had quite a few plot twists, I knew it was gonna be over the top being a makjang was so it was totally fine and made it quite entertaining and even funny at times.
I would recommend this for sure for people looking for a good drama to watch quickly and the romance in this was more of in little bursts and it was more plot orientated on the "Cinderella gone rouge" aspect.
Well that's it for this short review, hope it was helpful.
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Awesome ?
Firstly I would like to apologize to whoever is reading this I know this is way to long. the system was letting me submit until I reached the word let so ?.(I hope you read it till the end). THANK YOU! ?I absolutely adored this drama! It not only entertained me, but it also allowed me to relive cherished memories from the past. The manga that inspired this drama was truly remarkable, and I couldn't help but dive into its pages. It served as a beautiful reminder of bygone days. The performances of the female and male leads were nothing short of extraordinary. Their acting provess truly shone through, capturing the essence of their characters with such authenticity and depth. It was a delight to witness their talent unfold on the screen, leaving me in awe of their abilities. I understand that this message might not reach many people, but I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend this drama. It resonated with me on a profound level, offering solace and strength during even the most difficult times. The story's portrayal of familial challenges, where one's own family becomes an adversary, struck a chord within me. It reminded me that, no matter the circumstances, one can find the courage to persevere.If you're looking for a captivating drama that will touch your heart and leave a lasting impression, this is it. Trust me, it's worth every minute of your time. And for those who are interested, I'm more than happy to share the name of the manga. Just leave a reply, and I'll gladly provide it to you. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy this drama as much as I did. It has the power to uplift and inspire, reminding us of the strength we possess even in the face of adversity. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and embark on this incredible journey. And remember, if you're interested in exploring the manga that inspired it all, just let me know. Happy viewing!
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In another life, I will be your girl
Dec. 3, 2023Whoa, another kdrama that has ended and that I have finished.
Perfect Marriage Revenge is the drama for revenge and I must say I love the pacing of this series. As it is adapted from a webtoon, I was a bit skeptical with the 12 episode format. But I must say that 12 episode pacing was good, it did feel fast. And I did feel some parts of the plot could have had a better explanation.
Also did anyone else notice how the running time got shorter and shorter as the series went by??
Back to review, the series itself is pretty good, and anyone can tell that the budget of the series was not as high as other kdramas that are also in the runtime. But they did well, they excel with what they were given with. I did wish certain scenes could have gotten better execution. Some scenes kinda fell flat, and those scenes made me skip or watch in 1.5x speed.
REGARDLESS of its flaws, I still liked watching this kdrama. Something to keep yourself entertained for sure.
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I’m actually so mad
I was going to give this drama 9/10 but not anymore.The father not being punished or getting any sort of retribution but instead gets forgiven and even gets to have a relationship with her when he was as guilty as the mother and stepsister is so wild to me. So is this drama is telling us that because he didn’t know that she was his child, his behavior is excused. The level of disappointment I feel about this is beyond comprehension. He gets away with everything just like that. Gosh I really am so pissed.
Once again a man’s sin is trivialized while a woman’s sin is accentuated. It’s beyond ridiculous and I am not rewarding this BS.
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Webtoon makjang done right
TL;DR - a 120 episode makjang drama condensed into 12 episodes done right. A much better version compared to the webtoon that has more depth and is overall, a fun watch that hits both dramatic and romantic moments that you expect from a Cinderella revenge story plot.I'm currently nearing the end of reading the webtoon version but can already say that this live action drama version, in my opinion, is much more enjoyable and digestible. The flow, script, and depth in this is much smoother and the actors do a great job enhancing their characters and making this story with its exaggerated characters from the webtoon, believable. The balance between the cute comedic moments to cheering for the FL during her revenge was so well done; it really made me hooked from the first episode without prior knowledge of the webtoon/plot.
A Cinderella revenge story that's entertaining, fleshed out, and easily watchable. FL in my opinion did a great job and was another reason I was hooked from the beginning. I've watched her since her daily 120 episode drama days and was glad to see her play a non-evil main lead. She really has improved over the years and this drama really showed her charms. The veteran actors and younger cast had great chemistry.
A watch that goes as you expect it to, cheesy flaws and all, but is still entertaining and well converted from its original format that gets you hooked from the start.
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Just another typical Cinderella story
I want to start off saying that this was a VERY pleasant and satisfying watch. I finished it in just 2 days, binged all the episodes at once. It was fast paced and easy to watch.Warning: if you are looking for something that has much depth to it, deeper themes, relatable characters and makes you emotionally invested in it, sorry it's not for you, better move on. It is purely revenge, with lots of things constantly happening solely to harm the fl and ml, like a battlefield, with a side dish of romance. Also it is highly predictable so it won't keep you on your toes. It is entirely a simple, easy to watch modern day fairytale.
If all you want is a simple and satisfying fairytale story, don't mind cliches, with a lovely ml and strong fl, here you go.
About the story, it was a classic typical Cinderella story, with a prince charming, evil criminal stepmother and stepbrother, evil stupid stepsister, superior level trash ex boyfriend and his family. It was filled with the usual Cinderella story tropes, with a rebirth plot. At least here Cinderella wants revenge for being treated poorly, sorry murdered, unlike dear original Cinderella.
It had its fair share of twists to the real identities of the fls family, but most of them were very predictable, if you catch the subtle hints early on in the episodes. It was nothing mind blowing. But i liked the fl for being resolute and strong and not the typical spineless whiny weak pathetic little girl who swallows all that is thrown her way.
Best parts were the satisfying ends to ALL the villains, a beautiful happy ending to the main couple, absolutely no filler scenes, everything was resolved perfectly. And everyone absolutely got what they deserved, be it her ex husband or his brother.
The mls family was very nice, except his brother. And the ml, he was a green flag greener than spinach. There were no useless misunderstandings, jealousy, irritating love triangle, evil ex gf etc coming in the way of the main couple. His love for her ran deep and i liked their clear communication. They had healthy relationship. He wasn't the cold, immature, stoic, domineering, narcissistic, over possessive, jealous CEO, typical of kdramas. He was a mature and normal man, the star of the show.
P.s- in some scenes, the editing felt choppy and scenes felt too rushed. I think a lot of scenes had been cut down.
Overall i liked this one and had a good time binging it. It never felt draggy or annoying. It was my first time watching both the mains, and i liked the ml especially. I definitely recommend watching it.
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Don’t drop on the 1st episode..
great twist & play on the average trope.I love the revenge plot with the light fantasy aspect added.
it was a very easy & enjoyable overall.
a good watch for 12 episodes that weren’t over an hour. && it kind of kept me on my toes but you know just barely..
If I am being honest the first episode had me so damn annoyed!!! I really just had to push through and because I was so annoyed I MISSED KEY MOMENTS !! So although the FL & her “family” are irritating pay attention to the relevance in what the main characters say & do.
This show left no loose ends, everything comes to light & tied up nicely.
There were also a few scenes I skipped like just a few “slides” because the sister, the step mother & the “fiancé” were getting on my nerves. I didn’t care to hear them plot & scheme being that I know what the outcome was going to be and wanted to see how the ML & FL would deal with it.
I enjoyed the romance although!!! after the first “romance scene/episode” which was so passionate and enjoyable, they FELL OFF SO HARD & you don’t get that physical chemistry as much. They went from hot & steamy to dry & dull. The ambiance of the romance & the emotional connection was there just lacking the physical for quite some time only to get a glimpse later. this is one thing that makes me lean more towards j dramas because they aren’t afraid to push the intimacy, however we can’t deny k dramas put more effort in budgeting, actors, and sets.
sorry for the side notes but yes I do recommend at least watching the first two episodes to decide if it’s a trope worth watching.
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Everyone gets their yummy desserts
Not all makjang are made equal and I’m glad that this is a good’un in my book.Makjang storylines, by definition, are meant to be convoluted and outrageous. While for a shortish 12 eps run, it does traipsed through many tropey plots, it is hardly a witch’s brew. I am pleasantly surprised by how well paced, coherent and logical the script is, well, once you get past the whole cancel death shenanigan.
I’ll be honest, the do-over plot device is old hat by now. Every year, there is a new crop with minor variations. This one started fairly typically. Death by misadventure and (GASP) you wake up and get another chance to get things right or in the FL’s case, exact revenge for many years of pain and suffering in the hands of her family.
There are no shortage of shenanigans, foul deeds, mental as well as physical torments. It is full on and yet it feels manageable, relatable. The A-plot needs the darker tropes to make the story work, but it doesn't take them to the extreme just to earn the torture porn badge.
Once the show established the lowest point in their lives, death will do that to you, it is a steady and engaging climb back to the top. Of course, it is never going to be easy for our leads, but they are quite a power couple. They might not be all loved up from Day 1 but their relationship is refreshingly pure and solid. While the FL thought that she is just using the ML as a stepping stone to archive her goals, the ML has other ideas.
I know that sounds bad but in fact, it is quite the opposite. While the motivation of FL’s initial actions is pure revenge, once she takes greater control of her life and learn more of the truth, their relationship changes and evolves. The show changes focus to healing and getting a second chance at life. That is so much more rewarding to watch than a show that is hellbent on Mutually Assured Destruction.
Another gratifying aspect of the show is while the antagonists knows all the dirty tricks, they are not omnipotent. Their plans are effective, even devastating at times, but our leads are not hapless punching bags. They have their wits about them and they have the measure on the evildoers. The show doesn’t jump feet first into non-sensical plots just to meter out endless pain and sufferings to our OTP.
In terms of acting, it is a definite mixed bag. The highly emotional plots and extreme situations are fertile grounds for overacting. Still, I have seen worse. They are within the realm of “normal” behaviours rather than pantomime grade performances.
In the end, I enjoyed this show very much. More because of the leads' growth and their healing journey than the revenge angle. Also, for a change, I can cheer them on without having to facepalm later because the show threw the kitchen sink at them and make them suffer for no reason other than for our “entertainment”. The last ep is purely fan service and I give thanks. It ties up all the loose ends. All key characters are given their moment in the sun (or in purgatory) so we are not left hanging. It is not award winning stuff but it is a solid production.
For some, this might be a weak example of a makjang but I will take it. There are enough troubles in the world today. I don’t usually rewatch this style of drama but I can make an exception in this case. Peace out.
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