Park Min Young's comeback is strong and striking
A really good adaptation of a webtoon into a drama . From the start to end, the drama was engaging. The drama will make you feel for the characters be it hatred or sympathy, love or disgust. Each and every cast member played their part extremely well be it the main leads or side characters or the antagonist.PMY's comeback was phenomenal. After facing such a turbulent time in her life for past year where many expected her career to go down the hill, she bounced back with a stellar drama and took her spot back.
For me the star of the show is "Song Ha Yoon". She absolutely nailed her role and showed off her versatility. Hell I even forgot she is the same girl from the drama "Fighting For My Way". As much as I liked her character in that drama, I did end up hating her a lot in this one. She managed to do the same what Lim Ji Yeon did in "The Glory". So kudos to her.
Lee Yi Kyung's " Gwenchana Gwenchana" ain't working in this drama what his acting sure is. Dude played the role of a sleezy asshole extremely well.
The show is a worth spending time on if you are looking for some good and satisfying revenge drama.
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My new favorite Park Min Young drama!
I usually go into dramas made from other works I am familiar with expecting disappointment. In the first couple of episodes, I even complained a bit in my head because I felt the lead was too timid in comparison. However, this drama was very satisfying to watch and I do not feel like it lacks in comparison to the original work in any way.The show really hit positive marks for me all around, it is hard to find many flaws. The script was good the cast was amazing and Kang Ji Won's transformation was satisfying to watch. The ending made me smile and I do not know if I can ask for much more out of a drama. I understand all dramas are based on personal preferences and opinions but I do not see how, if you enjoy this style of drama, anyone would not at least enjoy their time with this drama.
If I had to nitpick I'd say the sound design did not have an impact on me whether the music or effects, be that either positive or negative. And I have to wonder if Kopiko is trying to become the 999 of Korean dramas. They seem to be paying for a lot of in-drama advertisements.
I would highly recommend the drama the acting and script were both top tier in my opinion and made up for whatever minor flaws the filming had. A show I believe I will rewatch multiple times in my lifetime. I give it an excellent rating.
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Needed a RomCom Kdrama and it barely helped
OST and Production were pretty good, loved her massive fashion upgrade from shabby to "has a hot-rich boyfriend that can spoil her"/"has her own money" switch up. I felt the main leads were too calculative and manipulative (I’m pretty used to MLs and FLs fighting evil with good but this drama felt way too different and not in the best way, I was partially siding with the evil guys till the end 😭). In all, the storyline was okay, justice was served on all fronts, and it had its place for cute romance too.Was this review helpful to you?
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Revenge is a dish best served cold...like the cooling plotline of Marry My Husband
If you want to watch Marry My Husband chances are that you either are a fan of one or more of the actors or you enjoy a good revenge plotline (or both!). The drama starts out very heavy with a terminal diagnosis followed by an ultimate betrayal of trust and love. Sprinkle in some time travel and the stage is set for what one hopes is a salty revenge tale full of thrown water glasses, screaming at each other in public places, and tears. Lots of tears.What you get is....some of that. And when you do get it, the drama is really good. For the first half of the drama I was very interested in Kang Ji Won's quest for revenge and her budding entaglement with Yoo Ji Hyuk. I appreciate the acting of Song Ha Yoon -- she really made me despise Jung Soo Min and her neverending craftiness. I also found the plot device of fate still having to play out (whether it plays out on Kang Ji Won or someone she knows) to be really well done and interesting as well. For the first half of the drama I found myself eagerly waiting for the next episodes to drop so I could find out what happened next in the quest for revenge.
But then the plot just...cools. I don't know of any better way to put it than the plot just cools down. I think it happens in earnest shortly after Kang Ji Won and Yoo Ji Hyuk realize they both have time traveled. The way that this is revealed (through BTS songs) was interesting, but then the pacing gets all funky. I found this change of pace to be a bit jarring - almost like a car stopping and stalling. The change in pacing threw me out of the story so much that I was no longer invested in their budding romance at all...which became the main plot point over the revenge. Some episodes there were a million things happening and other episodes weemed to drag on. I accidentally fell asleep during two of the episodes....oops. By the time BoA entered the drama portraying Oh Yoo Ra I was pretty much done with the story and ready for it to end.
By the time the drama was over I was definitely ready for it to end. Did I enjoy it? Yes, I think I did despite what I would call its flaws. Would I rewatch it? Nope.
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Darker, Deeper
Marry My Husband is a show I began anticipating after learning about Park Min Young's dedication to the role. I have read the webtoon but not the novel on which this is based.Darker
Compared to webtoon the story is darker and intense. After 9th episode, whatever fluff and fun was left had been drained. The sudden genre change took time to adjust and the viewing became a chore. Upon acclimatising, the twists and turns are justified to nicely put a bow on it and give the perfect ending.
Deeper
The character development is deeper, making it easier to understand each character's actions like Yura and Sumin's. Although Yura's character comes off as unnecessary, the ending disproves it.
Not a 10
Sometimes a bit draggy to intensify the drama and the sudden genre change to melodrama makjangish vibe prevents this from making it into my favourites of 2024.
Top Notch acting
Song Ha Yoon and Lee Yi Kyung stole the show. On a side note, Park Min Young felt like a fashion goddess, " like you could wear that to work?!". Na In Woo was cute. He was different and better than his previous work Jinxed at first. Choi Gyu Ri was the best cast. Gong Min Jung was a bit stiff not sure if the character was meant to be like that. So good to see Ha Do Gwon in not a crazy-villain-role.
Music
Bad Liar and My All Dreams come true are easy on the ear. But the nod to BTS was a chef's kiss.
Marry My Husband nudges to not put up with regrets and fight on.
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Song Ha yoon and LeeYi kyung both do an incredible job playing their roles as Soomin and Min hwan. You know one is a great actor when you hate the character they play with passion. Never felt any pity for them ....like EVER.
I wanted them gone in a sense that I wanted Jiwon to succeed in her revenge plan but at the same time wanted them to stay cuz watching them was entertaining.
There are some interesting side characters and I wished we saw more of them as I think their stories were a bit rushed such as Yang Joo ran, Mr Lee, Eun ho and Yeon hee. all in all these are the strong points that made this watch enjoyable for me but now let me talk about small issues that kept me from giving it a 10. These might sound a bit childish but I couldn't ignore them while watching.
1. Yura . I understand the point of her characters existence and her roll in the "fate" aspect of the story but god she's hard to watch . I was not enjoying the chaotic evilness she brought to the story at all. we already had strong antagonists. competing with them cant be easy but Yura is in no way an interesting character at all. she's a cliche of all stuck up, rich brats from kdramas ever. the actress doesn't help the situation eighter. She is pretty awkward on screen. Also the addition of this character gave it a Makjang feeling ( search the term if you don't know the meaning) but everything became extreme all of sudden.
2. Music. OSTs are something I normally don't pay attention to. Here they use some bts songs to reveal a plot twist ( trying to not give out spoilers ) but the way they went about it was ..... something. Cuz why they decided to play spring day and dynamite SO LOUDLY?? them talking about it was enough. Im an Army so of course I was giggling and kicking my feet but that was just weird.
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This is temporary and I will make a full review of the show after I finish it, but as of ep 12 I am so angry with this dip in writing that I think I need to rant to cool off before I permanently drop the show. What the fuck is this dumbass Yu-ra plot?!?!??!?!?! Can we please stop using this old trope of "ex lover comes to town and causes dumbass misunderstandings that are greatly exaggerated for the sake of senseless drama!" because it is reallylllylyly getting old. I never really understood the rage others had of this trope until now. I just saw it in all of its glory and I feel like my blood vessels are about to burst. Why the fuck is Ji-won suddenly treating Ji-hyuk like some scumbag??? He didn't even do anything wrong. WTF. This guy ended things with this girl he was put into an ARRANGED MARRIAGE WHEN THEY WERE LITERAL CHILDREN with. Dear god he ended the engagement before he started even officially dating Ji-won, so why is she treating him like he is a cheater? Like, do not compare him to Min-hwan lmao. Then she has the audacity to say she can't be with him because the annulment of the engagement wasn't mutual.........what.......? Does someone need mutual consent to end a relationship? This isn't the 1800s........stop acting like he is some monster for ending a relationship HE ADMITTED HE WAS NOT HAPPY WITH IN THE PAST LIFE!!!!! Does he need to be abused like you were by your husband for it to be justified????? So fucking stupid. Then this bitch Yu-ra is, surprise (!), a raging bitch! Because we can't write female villains without them being stereotypes and haters of other womens' happiness!!!!! (kill me) This plot is so fucking stupid I swear if they paint it like Ji-hyuk needs to apologize in the following episodes and that Yu-ra is somehow a victim I am going to front flip into a ravine. Also I'm pretty sure this wasn't even a plot in the webtoon, so like wtf is it even added in for? Could they not think of a replacement to fill time OTHER than this dogwater?!??!! And here I was praising the show for being leagues better than the webtoon too......they better redeem this story or this plotline will tank my entire perception of the rest of it by association........ Was this review helpful to you?
A drama where revenge is personal, time travel is emotional, and justice is fashion-forward
I normally don’t like to watch revenge dramas, but after “The Glory”, I became less reluctant to watch this sub-genre. I don’t like time-travelling shows either, unless it is done well. So I went into this drama with not much expectation, except I haven’t seen Min Young since “Her Private Life”, so I thought I should give this a chance, and boy, I’m glad I did.This drama asks: what would you do with your life, if given a second chance to relive it? Ji Won travels back in time to do just that, after dying not from terminal cancer as she was pre-destined to do, but from an argument with her husband and her best friend about their infidelity. Ji Won uses this second chance to turn her life around, refusing to become the doormat she once was, and using the knowledge she gained from her future, to mitigate her losses and transfer them to somebody else.
It was also during this time travel that she learned about her unrequited boss’ feelings for her. It turns out that Ji Hyeok has been quietly supporting her all along despite her obliviousness.
This drama was filled with so much angst and intrigue that I relished every moment of it. I also liked the brooding Na In Woo when he shoots heart eyes at Park Min Young’s character. It is the first time I’ve seen In Woo as a main lead in a drama and he didn’t disappoint. I’ve loved Min Young since "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" so I already knew what I was expecting and she delivered.
Perhaps the only thing that prevented me from throwing a bottle at the TV is my hope that justice will be served in the end. It was frustrating to see Min Hwan and Soo Min acting so entitled and devious, as if the world owed them something and both blaming others for their misfortunes. Min Hwan’s mother is no better. I wanted to rip her hair out for treating her daughter-in-law so badly.
Despite these frustrations, “Marry My Husband” is a highly entertaining watch.
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Never missed an episodes since day 1 it was aired!
Finished watching an amazing show of the year! The entire cast was perfect for their roles. Initially, I felt it was strange to see Mr. Gwenchana in a serious role, but after a few episodes, both antagonists started making my blood boil. The acting was awesome, and I want to give a special shoutout to Park Min-Young, Na In-Woo, Lee Yi-Kyung, and Song Ha-Yoon for their exceptional performances.It was seriously amazing to watch this show, and I had been waiting for new episodes since January 1st. I was dying out of curiosity to know what would happen next. This show is a MUST WATCH! It has an amazing plot that keeps you curious from start to end.
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got isekai’d, equipped petty level 100, and turned revenge into a full-on rom-com speedrun! nice !
"Marry My Husband : 8.8 or 9/10 – A Juicy, Vengeful Fantasy That Hits All the Right Buttons"WHY IT’S ADDICTIVE:
Park Min-young’s glow-up from doormat to mastermind – Watching her dismantle her old life is chef’s kiss.
The time-travel revenge twist – Like "Revenge of the Nerds" meets "Gone Girl"—so satisfying.
Na In-woo’s golden retriever energy – The anti-toxic male lead we all needed.
THE "OH COME ON" MOMENTS:
The villains are cartoonishly evil – Like, "boo-hiss" mustache-twirling levels.
Some convenient plot armor – Oh, suddenly she’s a genius strategist? Sure.
That one product placement – We get it, they love subway sandwiches.
THE "YAAAS QUEEN" SCENES:
The public takedown moments – Pure schadenfreude in HD.
The romance slow burn – Sweet, supportive, and zero toxicity. Refreshing!
VERDICT:
"A fantasy catharsis for anyone who’s ever wanted to yell ’I QUIT!’ at their life." Watch if: You love revenge plots, second chances, and Park Min-young’s wardrobe. Skip if: You hate drama or unrealistic makeovers.
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When Life Gives You Second Change, GRAB IT!!
I watched it mainly cuz of its REBIRTH/ TIME TRAVEL concept and cuz am a huge fan of it, Yes this can be a new thing to some people watching it, but to me, it wasn't, there are many..like over 40 short Cdramas (full version) are available on YT and other platforms, that are based on same REBIRTH concept (am calling it rebirth cuz FL dies and then travels back in time so you find these dramas labeled as rebirth Chinese dramas on YT). I LOVE THIS concept as it's very fascinating as life gives a second chance to dumb/innocent/naive FLs who ignore all red flags that their partners give in a relationship, in the name of love. They get a chance to correct their mistakes and to fight back. But some FLs still get bullied and go through shit as they are very soft-hearted..(they are hopeless). well in most of these dramas FL becomes badass and shows no mercy on people who wronged her, that's why I enjoy watching these dramas. They all have pretty much the same story, FL's boyfriend and best friend/stepsister have an affair behind her back, and later they kill FL, ML is someone who had a crush on FL but either got rejected or never expressed his feelings to her, he tries to save her but either ends up dying with her or after punishing people who killed her (su***de)cuz he cant live without her. mostly only FL travels back in time, sometimes even ML goes back in time but that's very rare. Even though the concept is the same I watched over 40 movie-length dramas cuz after traveling back in time FL has a UPPER HAND most of the time as she knows what whats gonna happen and who scheming against her, whom to trust and who not to trust. evil-doers keep worrying about FL's attitude change and they can't wrap their heads around how she knows everything and why she behaving the way she is. and that's SOO MUCH FUN!!This show had all these things that are expected but as it isn't a short story and had to make 16 long episodes they added a lot of extra but entertaining things like stories of side characters, FL's every emotion is shown clearly like how hurt she was cuz of her best friend's betrayal and they even showed how soo-min handled her family as a wife by continuing to manipulate her husband and mother-in-law. there were some WTF moments like how Min Hwan reacted when he thought Ji Won was pregnant with his child vs how he reacted when he thought Soo-Min was pregnant that difference is very bizarre. I did watch the webtoon but won't comment on it as we still dunno if they gonna show the same thing or not so I better refrain from mentioning my thoughts based on the webtoon. I hope they use better reasoning in the show though, in the last 3 episodes.
I also want to mention that they chose very talented cast members, I like the FL(actor)( watched all her shows), her foodie bestie, and her school crush. oh yeah, how can I forget the most entertaining character of all Park Min Hwan..haha he is a hilarious, Waikiki show guy right? All his roles are entertaining.
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Mmmmmm…
The manwha was much better. Less is more. Firstly, they changed Jiwon’s Height weight and beauty. This Jiwon is too Beautiful upfront. Jiwon Was meant to be tall, stronger than Sumin and with subtle beauty that took time to notice. Sumin was meant to be cheap, Plastic like a toy, and childish in comparison. She Could not have been able to afford all those Elegant and classy clothing. She was meant to look childish in comparison to Jiwon if Jiwon was to put effort in her appearance. Minwha was never mean to be funny. Wang Jurang was never meant to be weak and pathetic. Mr Lee was not meant to be that powerful or arrogant. It is not sexy. What a waste. Jihyuk was meant commit suicide , Emphasising his love for Jiwon and the detrimental effect of her death, on everybody.The theme was meant to be, “ It was so easy ,why didn’t I do that before?” Jiwon should’ve noticed that minwha was horrible and had the will to leave her. She was so desperate for love, so she ignored all the warnings. When she found that the love she received was wrong, she was meant to turn and reject everything. Sumin was never strong enough to attack Jiwon directly, That was why she used manipulation lies and indirect attack. This Sumin is too strong and short tempered. The other Sumin Knew how to handle her emotions and scheme well. That was why she was able to ruin Jiwon’s life. She was not the sort to do at this Sumin does. To Physically attacked Jiwon directly. It was meant to be easy to break out of sumin’s manipulation, But harder to end The relationship with minwha. That was why jihyuk was there, For her to lean when she falls. To offer help when she needs it, Because he loved her. I would not have minded If the drama changed his behaviour when he returned, Or made him apologise. That would have been a reasonable change. Yura was taken from Sumin in the manwha. Where is Sumin’s calculating murder of the mother-in-law? Sumin takes any opportunity that she sees. She was never the sort to directly plot and murder somebody. She Was never sought to attack somebody directly. That was why she used the car that was left open, and the needle. Minhwa’s death should’ve been by his own hands. Sumin in the manwha would’ve never dared to attack Jiwon directly. She knew the limits of her power, therefore , used rumours and manipulation, taking advantage of her childish beauty, to manipulate others. She was starving herself, therefore was weaker and smaller and did not have the strength to attack Jiwon. Or anybody. She was never the sort. She used words. That was her biggest weapon. She was not an intelligent person, She was not meant to be making grand schemes. She was not meant to be difficult to defeat. This drama exaggerated her for drama. It ruined the flow of the story. Jiwon was never meant to reveal her plans, or her discovery of Sumin’s true nature. Jiwon was the true schemer. She was meant to exercise her schemes and sit back and let everybody else work it out. She was never meant to tell anybody of her schemes or past or confront them. The constant confrontations ruined the story. It’s ruined the subtlety of Jiwon schemes. They ruined Mrs Yu, TERRIBLY! They ruined the beauty and unity of the Yu family It’s possible, TERRIBLY! They turned a beautiful Manwha into a common story. You jihyuk was meant to be helping Jiwon Blindly, Without knowing her schemes or that she returned. It was meant to emphasise his love and redness to offer himself to her. The strength of his love. This love feels weaker. Jihyuk in the manwha did not even question what she needed, he simply offered it his help. He didn’t even know if it was for Jiwon’s own good. If Jiwon asked, he would do, like a puppy. Jiwon was never meant I have short hair. She was meant to use and do something with the hair that she had. Long hair was not meant to represent weakness. Minhwan was also mean to be the only person plotting to kill somebody, that which they gave to Yura. Mr Kim was simply meant to be a discarded sleeze. A bad person that continues to be worse. I don’t like that they redeemed him. There are many people like him in workplaces. They added too many workplace villains. Removing him was meant to symbolise the rise to power of the weak in work places. The main couple were meant to leave their current workplace and pursue other interest to show their collective ambition. Sumin was never meant to gain stocks. She pursued the downfall of Jiwon want too aggressively for someone without any standing to do so. What annoyed me most about this is that Jiwon was written to cower and accept everything that she did, on her second life! She didn’t slap her face once, because she was not bigger or stronger as she should’ve been. Her only power was meant to be manipulation. The drama exaggerated her scheming. It was confusing and off-putting. She was meant to be stupid, but seemed intelligent and stupid at the same time, too often. Minwha was meant to die by his own hands, along with his mother, on the same day, because of Sumin. The bad characters were never meant to be tricky To defeat. That was the point. Why did the characters stayed in these situations for too long, when it was so easy to leave. Jurang, Jiwon, Huiyeon, even Jiyhuk did nothing. It was a second chance, for them, to make the decision that was always there to make. EVERYTHING WAS WRONG, and the manwha was soo good!! Sumin trusted her manipulation of Jiwon Too much to not assume that she was breaking free simply because of a few changes at the beginning. It is not as if she Returned to the past, And was therefore anxious that Jiwon won’t Continued down the same path.
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