The World of the Married (2020)

**Taken from my review on my blog**

I am at a loss for words. I feel like I need medication after watching this show. For my avid followers you know I hate starting anything that isn't already finished: books, movies, shows... ya know. But I have to admit, I'm not sure what it was about this show that sucked me in. When the first episode aired I was like "eh", not even sure how I landed on it or why I stayed on it instead of going to something else. I mean, I'm glad I didn't. The show turned out pretty well..... maybe just not for my sanity.

I have never followed a show so freaking close before and I used to shake my head at those who were always like "I have to be home at such-and-such time because I CAN'T miss my show!!" ..... That ended up being me. So, my apologies. LOL! Y'all have no idea how bad I wanted to do episode by episode reviews but I knew if I did that each episode review wouldn't have much except "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!?!" Don't get me wrong, this show ENDED with me screaming "What the hell was that?!"

Y'all know how Parasite won tons of awards? I wouldn't be shocked if 부부의 세계 won awards. I say this with full confidence because as I followed this show, I also followed news about it and I can honestly say these actors played their parts WAY to well. Lol From one actor getting death threats to one actress being called a whore, slut, homewrecker. You name it. Mind you, these people aren't calling the characters this - they are calling the actors themselves this. Which is so mind blowing to me. But, you know, I can't say anything because ... this show did ruin some actors for me. Lol even ones that I really loved before from previous shows. It's like when I see them, I'll always remember this show instead. Which sucks but is awesome at the same time because that just shows how good of actors they all are. If you can make people who are watching A SCREEN - forget that it is literally just a show, that is bad ass to me. But I also feel bad for the ones having to go through all of this mess right now. Hopefully people will stop and remember "this is just a show."

The storyline is so freaking basic too! I had someone ask me what this show was about and it kinda shook me because of how basic the ACTUAL storyline is but has so much (I really don't know what word I am looking for right now so PLEASE forgive me.) but there is just something there that makes it so much more in depth that it's like it reaches out and grabs you by the head and is like "lol you aren't going anywhere" even when there are times that commercials come on, you don't dare move because you don't want to miss anything.

I have screamed so much watching this show that it is almost embarrassing to admit. I can't remember the last time I was ever actually that angry and wanting justice. I also found myself unbothered by near deaths of some characters. Which is sad and kinda scary. So why am I putting this? Because if anyone reads this before or after the show and they feel that, they'll know they aren't alone. Helps to know you're not the only one.

Of all the characters, can I just put it out there that there is really only ONE likeable character? Go Ye-rim (박선영/Park Sun-young). If you really think about it, she is literally the ONLY innocent character. The one who was done so dirty and STILL maintained being the pure one. She didn't deserve what happened to her one bit and it freaking broke my heart into a million pieces.
As for the rest of the characters, they can kiss my ass. Do you know that by the end of this show I think the one character that annoyed me the most was their son Lee Joon-young (전진서/Jeon Jinseo)
**Side note here, 전진서 is literally just a kid and already under fire because of something he posted online LIKE ANY NORMAL KID WOULD DO!!! Also under fire that he was "smoking and drinking".... he kid is 13/15. Are.... are you kidding me? For one, I'm sure that is total bullshit and even if it's not, while I don't support that - do people not remember what it was like being a teenager? Holy hell teen years are so unnecessary Lol why must ANY of us have to go through that mess? So what I say is his CHARACTER, not him as a person**

When I say he was the most annoying, I do realize he was just a teenager. I remember what it was like. It was hell. You're trying to sort through your own mess, Lord knows what it does to someone to have to deal with being a yo-yo for adults to fight over. Its messed up. BUT... there were some parts in this show where all he really needed to do was sit the hell down and let the grownups do their thing.. but he decided to be a little asshole and cause MORE drama, even though it could have been handled quickly. And the sassing his mama all the time made me mad as hell. My mama would whoop my butt if I did half of what he did. Lol Close to the end I really started liking him again though... Only for it to end with me wanting to throttle him. DUDE! How can you do that to your mom?! I know you're upset, but did you have to do that?! FOR THAT LONG?! What... just.... UGH!!!! WHAT THE HELL?!?!

Don't get me wrong, I hate dang near all the characters. But the show was so good. Yet.... made me feel like I needed a xanax or something to just calm the hell down (I don't mean that in getting high, I mean like actually calming anxiety down medical meaning) I would still recommend this show. HAHA!! I don't know! OMG I don't know why I like it so much. It's like a freaking train wreck that you just can't look away from! All I can say is if you start if, I really hope you don't plan on sleeping anytime soon because you WILL get invested in it. I really hope you do. Even if the ending was anticlimactic. I feel like it could have ended so much better. It just built and built and built, it was driving me insane and then they just offered that little tibbit and I was sitting there looking at the screen like "oh hell no. That's all!?" so yeah, prepare for that Lol

I'm sure there is so much more I could talk about - but I feel like if I don't stop now, I really will keep going. Like for the friend that asked "What is it about?" I could have left it at "Cheating ass men and the women who fight like hell to keep their family together" but nooooo I had to keep going. Pretty sure I went on so long that they were probably thinking "I'm sorry I asked. Please shut up now." XD
Which I'm sure my readers are thinking the same. Lol But if you happen to watch this show, please let me know what you think!!
**Also, yes I know this is based off of Dr Foster, no I don't plan on watching that one. I think this one was enough for me. Lol**

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The World of the Married is a train-wreck that you can't look away from. A show all about how society views women in all aspects, especially divorced women, and how far a woman will go to protect her life, family, and pride. How much does one have to give until they are fully loved? Some men cheat and once a cheater, always a cheater.

A lot of characters in this show are not likable at all. The only person I found rooting for was Ji Sun Woo, who is played by the incredible Kim Hee Ae. She does a fantastic job of portraying all the emotions of a woman who had been betrayed. She gave her life, money, and love to a man who discarded her and she will do anything to keep his choices from ruining her and her son's life. I only found myself drawn to 2 other characters: Go Ye Rim and Min Hyun So. I felt that they were some of the most real characters in an ocean of sharks that are out to backstab, lie, and do anything to ruin each other.

Most of the episodes and most of the plot will have your blood-boiling and screaming at most of the characters. They are selfish, fake, and will do anything for themselves which kept most of my interest. They will do anything to get ahead of you, even if that means tearing you down while you're already at your worst. Set in a town where everyone knows everyone, it's easy for your business to spread like wildfire amongst the high class.

The one complaint I did have with the show is I felt a lot of the moments drug on a little too long for the effect or just to fill in the space of the episode and I found myself skipping a lot to get to the dialogue. Towards the middle of the show, it gets a little predictable and towards the end I felt that it had went on too far. The whole last episode was making up for time missed and you get the actual plot for not even the last half.

It's dramatic and nobody comes out unharmed in any way. They all hurt each other in wild ways all while calling each other "friends."

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TWOTM

Actually wasn't my intention to start this, but because it was causing such a buzz, i decided to start on Episode 1 and boy i was hooked. The story itself is very fast paced, and totally unpredictable? Every episode was packed with information and even greater plot twists.

The actors in this drama was very talented, and the filming and music directing was done perfectly to draw viewers into the world. I personally liked that the drama didn't follow the English counterpart ending because i would have been so angry if that happened!!

Definitely a drama worth watching but ok i do agree there are some parts that are abit makjang. But still it was overall enjoyable :) it's worth the hype imo

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can we forgive a good father but a bad husband?

The world of the married is as makjang as it gets full of love, obsession, and revenge. it stars Kim Hee Ae, Park Hae Joon, and Han So Hee. Fun fact Kim Hee Ae won best actress in the star studded best actress on television in the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. We follow a picture perfect family who has everything they could ever want and living the dream life but a cheating husband turns everything around.

The show was captivating and had my heart pumped out throughout, like seriously. We get the reveal at episode 1 if that doesn't hype you up, I do not know what will. it tried to push the limit, maybe even too much. I have quite the conflicting feelings and thoughts about this drama, so let's start the review.

The Good

Screenplay
props for the writers this was for me the best part, it was what made emotional scenes more impactful and at times needed to replay and pause to gather myself.

Acting
Kim Hee Ae showed everyone why she's a veteran actress. she showed the nuances and conflicting thoughts of Sun Woo without being too exaggerated. furthermore we saw the stages of a divorce through her eyes, I'd think no other one could have played the character as well. Park Hae Joon first lead role is surely memorable. Tae Oh the husband that is boastful, cannot be contented, think's too highly of himself, and overall a bad husband. Han So Hee was a breakout start after this, deserved. Da Kyung was not the typical evil family breaker, I actually thought besides that she was a great person. furthermore she loved her parents and was kind to others however actually manipulative. we see this later on, how good she is with words in a bad way.

Music
I loved the soundtrack for this drama, it was a perfect balance between thrill and calm. it enhanced the experience while watching and made it more gripping, however some we're too overused. I heard songs that we're great that was played like 2 to 3 times and this one song that plays like 5 times each episode, which gets irritating. other than that I would have given the music a 10.

Story/Plot
We have seen sooo much cheating partner drama's throughout the years, specially in the kdramaland. which explains the low ratings at first, because it felt like another typical watch. but what saved that from going down that road was the plot and how things we're executed.

Cinematography
it was shot well and utilized techniques that let's us envision and live like the crumbling world of our main character. furthermore it got me emotionally and physically attached to some characters.

Premise
it was tackled well, it was trying to tell us that the decisions we make, creates our future. to add that is not forgetting the one's that love you the most.

Social Issues
this was a key point of the series, it made the show a realistic one and something we all can learn from.
some that are mentioned is as follows:
-gender inequality
-prejudice to single moms
-pressure to stay fit
-marriage and divorce(how it affects the casualties)

Favorite Scene
it has to be from Da Kyung accusing Jun Yeong to Jun Yeong eventually hugging his mom. I felt soooo much emotions in this scene. disappointment, shock, sad, angry, happy, etc. it reveals the true nature of Da Kyung and gives Jun Yeong a realization that the only one that truly loved him, was his mom. contradicting my title, it was also a realization to me that TAEOH WAS NOT A GOOD FATHER. but honestly that came out of nowhere, since tae oh was becoming likeable and regretful the past few episodes but I guess the show wanted him to be the main antagonist. Jun Yeong was the biggest casualty and the only character I was emotionally Invested in this series, the others had me not caring for them after latter episodes.

Ending
I was dumbfounded by the ending, it was unexpected. furthermore I wasn't sure where to put it but decided I wanted to put it here in the good parts. I was expecting a murder suicide, Da Kyung and Tae oh staying together or even Sun Woo taking Tae Oh back, but that is where I am wrong. this drama took a different approach for bad or good, an open ended one. if thinking too highly of yourself and ego is what sparked our drama the conclusion should be thinking lightly of yourself and humility.


The Bad

the Da Kyung and Jun Yeong scenes
this had too much scenes in the last episodes which leads me to my next problem, but more on that later. any interactions with them were so uncomfortable and unwatchable, like why were there so many? Jun Yeong literally is either just standing/sitting while Da Kyung endlessly talks, and at best he answers with a "yes" and that's it which is frustrating watching over and over and over. if it wanted to make us feel the struggles of Jun Yeong then okay but it had me off the show in a lot of times.

Progression
if only we had proper progression, this would have been perfect already, then we could have avoided 1 and any other filler scenes. the series could either have been shorter or build the plot better. Ep1 reveal is only best if you can keep the same intensity throughout, however it does not. it became so slow in the end and tried forcing so much not needed scenes and characters that does not even get a proper ending.

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Overall
this is a must watch if you like revenge driven dramas. just when you think you know what is gonna happen, it turns the tables around and gives you a massive plot twist. furthermore it tackles and shows social messages exaggerately but that can still apply in real life, however this is a dark series and a lack of someone to support can be too much to some.

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Watch this drama why...because you won't regret it

I've watched this drama since it had come out but I didn't get to do a review on it so here's my thoughts on this drama.
I was very skeptical at first to watch this drama when it had first made my presents.
Then I gave it a try because many thought it was a great series so I did too.
Turns out this is a very interesting drama to watch.Every second you watch it the more you want to know.It's a very eye opening as well.I couldn't sleep for days because all I could think about is what will happen next.
I was very annoyed at times ,and angry.This is the very first drama I've ever watched that was this intense for a very real life/world experience .Most times i wanted to punch the screen and other times I was sitting there with a grin on my face smiling.It was new and loved it.I'm sure you'll love it too if you watch it.I was very much satisfied with the ending.Overall if you're looking for a drama not like the others with a strong female lead that will do anything to get what she wants ,a male lead who is not such a gentleman as he is suppose to be then this is definitely the drama for you.No spoilers in this review but all I can say is watch this drama and if you like it then I will recommend other ones as this one.

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Never believed that a show can affect my daily life negatively

I have quite the diverse taste in shows, this one was so highly recommended, but sadly, apart from the excellent acting, it was just a combination of everything I cannot sit through. I pushed through for a few episodes, wanting to see what must be the reason behind so many people liking it. None for me.

All I got from this show was a spike in anxiety and negativity in my own life, thanks to the irritating, constant suspense music, the unrealistic bouquet of back-to-back moments of injustice and 0, absolutely 0 (at least semi-)adequate communication from (again) at least one or two characters in the whole show.

I wouldn't mind watching a story that is more of a psychological thriller, but the world-building simply isn't believable if it's not balanced out with some humane, lighter sides of the characters. A world with such an unhealthy communication amongst ALL 15 or more characters simply seems impossible to exist to this extent. For this reason it felt more fantasy-like than Star Wars. And on top of that, the low vibes of it, slithered into my daily life.

Dropping it gladly.

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I think makers of this drama should have made Original Doctor foster
It is a remake but is 100 times better than original series. I can't comment on story because original story is taken out of Doctor Foster english series and have had 2 remakes one is Indian and nother is this one and all three of them are highly successfull.
Lead actress has potrayed the characyter so well. Throughout the drama you ll at first love her for the brave choices she made but later on you will get dissapointed in her because she can't let go off the last bit of feelings she has for her ex husband. But that's what life is nobody is perfect.
This drama even though adultary and married life is involved is really never about them but in actual it's an intense thriller. I wont be shocked if this drama soon replace SKY castle fromm its highest rating position.

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What a wonderful plot!!! So intense... so cruel... so real!!!
That’s not just fantasy...That’s real life!
Abusive relationships... mad love... selfish actions... revenge... so many elements, bad or good, from those who ever proved that crazy feeling... LOVE
Unfortunately, I met a lot of families that lived the same. The little line between love and hate... that express the feeling that make us blind, crazy and selfish. Love, for sure.
The love that never fade away ...
Well... I can’t give spoilers but this show, for sure, deserves all glory and attention!
What a wonderful cast! Hands down

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I know the series is not yet in the finale, but just wanting to share my comments so far.
I sentence can describe this series: Everyone is crazy!!! The husband is crazy like is he even a human being? WOW!! Every episode will make your blood boils!!! I hate every single character!!! So far, the most hated for me is the husband and the so-called best friend of the first legal wife!!! B*ch!!! Sorry for my language!!!


So far, this is all I can review for at least 7 episodes.
If I can edit this review, I can comment on my insights for the whole series.
I get it why even RM can't finish this series.

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a captivating watch!

When I first heard about this show, I immediately thought it wasn't it for me. This was because I'm not a fan of melodrama or shows revolving around infidelity + I wasn't familiar with the cast. However, as the show progressed and received very high ratings, I couldn't help but feel the need to start it. After just one episode, I was completely hooked. Despite feeling my blood boil, I couldn't help but crave for more. The World Of Married is very carefully written and is a complete masterpiece. It shows the dark side of reality and holds very flawed characters. These last 8 episodes have held more substance than 95% of full-length asian dramas I have seen. Each episode is a rollercoaster of emotions and will leave you thinking. No show has ever messed with my emotions in this manner! I am in absolute awe of how the writers managed to execute this show. I am writing this review at the show's half-point of airing, and to be honest, I really have no idea what these next 8 episodes are about to hold...

All the characters in the drama are very raw, and really show how humans may behave when driven by anger and revenge. It really made me realize how people with the most seemingly perfect lives can become insane in a matter of seconds. The show also made me think about real life and wonder how traumatic cheating can be for some women and children. The writers of this show really managed to create a very thought-provoking drama!

Overall, I would recommend this if you are a fan of psychological mature shows. It is a heavy watch, and I think you need to be in the right mood to enjoy it. Some people were left too enraged and ended up dropping it, so be cautious of that!

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