Marry Him If You Dare (2013)

Reading the synopsis of this drama, I must say I was really excited to watch it. The potential it had with the Fantasy of future self warning past self (back to the future feel to it)… very promising.
Then I started to watch and it all went downhill from there. Characters I did not really care about, weak plot execution. I kept watching, waiting for some deus-ex-machina that would make me care and give me a reward for all the hours I invested. Sadly, the reward was that horribly disappointing ending.
I can’t take back the hours I wasted on this drama, stay away.

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The casting was all star great I loved it. I am big fan of Yoon Eun-Hye who plays Na Mi-Rae, and I always like to see Jung Yong-Hwa acting in almost anything he plays Park Se-Joo. The new actor for was Lee Dong-Gun Kim Shin who is a new anchor/journalist. I find the whole story to be pretty fun to watch, since there is time travel involved. It has comedy, romance and of course it's a love triangle. I felt they didn't wrap up the ending well which is why it's drama I wouldn't rewatch because I felt they sped up this drama just to get to another drama was more important. This drama aired close to the time " The heirs" was airing as well. It was actually more enjoyable to watch than "the heirs." Unfortunately it didn't end the way I had hope with some real closure to what happens to the couples if they worked out or not there is a hint how it worked out about a child they had together, but still it wasn't good enough BOO!

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Originally I was hesitant to watch Marry Him If You Dare because the summary says that Na Mi-rae travels back in time. I misinterpreted this to mean that there would be many long flashbacks or flash forwards like in Reply 1997 (though it was a heart-warming show, I was not fond of the way Reply 1997 was formatted since the end was already known, making it less suspenseful). Since I’m a big fan of Eun Yoon Hye and Yong Hwa, I decided to give it a try anyways. Fortunately, the future is kept hidden and revealed little by little instead of in laid out plain sight from the get-go. I actually thought that this added suspense since it was kept super-secret and was one of the driving forces that made me stay up and watch this drama in less than 2 days. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed in what it actually was, even when they changed it and added to it later on (I guess they couldn’t decide), but it kept me watching nonetheless. The way they incorporated her future self into the story really made this show stand out from the rest. Not only is the character entertaining with the different antics she uses and when she meets her younger husband (their interactions were some of my favorite moments) but the character also added a deeper meaning to the story because in some ways, she seemed more like an enemy to herself than anyone else. I liked how she was not powerless and reliant on others. The characters seemed more three dimensional than in other rom-coms and there weren’t really any overly annoying ones with side stories that I didn’t care for like in many k-dramas. They were not as generalized as in other shows into the typical black and white or set roles that characters fall into. Even Seo Yoo-Kyung seemed pitifully funny and relatable at times; she did not seem like “the other woman” at all. In fact, her character could be the lead of her own drama. The show as a whole seemed to flow very well, started off pretty quickly and did not have the huge slump that many shows seem to have around episode 9-10, although it does get somewhat repetitive. Since I finished the show so quickly, you can bet that it was entertaining. I’m not quite sure what happened towards the last couple of episodes though. I would have given the show an 8 or 9, but one of the biggest downfalls for me was the last couple episodes. It seemed like the writers were indecisive and although I see where they were going by trying to leave the future open to possibilities, I felt incomplete. I feel like I was carried along a long (though enjoyable) ride just to find out that it was for nothing. I mean I typically watch shows because I want to know what will happen. I wanted a clear ending for closure, but I had more questions in the end than in the beginning about a lot of things that didn’t make sense or contradicted what was said earlier. It was unclear when characters were “together” or not. In addition, even though I’m a big fan of Eun Yoon Hye’s, the characters I’ve seen her play seem to turn selfish towards the end even though they’re supposed to be “pure”, which is the opposite of the character change that I think a main character should have. In this show, she does have the same problem, but she seemed to start off that way in this series anyways, so it wasn’t as big of a change as some of the other characters she’s played in the past. I gave the story a 7 because I thought the secrets of the future could be better and I was not a fan of the ending or contradictions. The show wasn’t bad, it was indeed very entertaining and had no annoying or hard to get though parts in my opinion. I just wanted it to have an ending that matched.
I was very pleased with the cast and acting. Indeed it was a 10. You can tell that Eun Yoon Hye is a seasoned actress by how believable her character’s expressions are. She is one of my favorite actresses because of this, the fact that she doesn’t annoy me like some other actresses do, and because her aegyo is actually cute so I can understand why guys like her. Although her character seemed a bit selfish to me, I think that’s part of the story and what they’re trying to portray. Yong Hwa is the second reason I watched this show. I thought he was cute at first since he looked like Hyun Joong Kim from some angles when I watched him on Running Man (a great show by the way) and he had a charmingly laid back personality. A lot of people comment on his teeth, but I think that makes him more human and not a cookie cutter. I have not watched all of You’re Beautiful yet but I remembered that his acting did not seem cheesy like some of the characters did (even though I liked the actors themselves) which is good for a lead role. He seems like the epitome of cool on variety shows (easy going, not conceited, leader-like). It was nice to see how serious Lee Dong Gun was. It was attractive and made some parts like the ones with future Mi Rae more comedic. Though he’s not ugly, it weirded me out that he resembles the girl from How I Met Your Mother. As a side note, the winks in the fire were a bit weird as well (you’ll know what I’m talking about when you get to it). Future Mi Rae had a very strong presence and the actress really showed skill in providing not only comedic relief, but believability in how much she cared for others (usually characters say they care about others like their family but you don’t get that vibe). Her tears are what made me believe that the future really had something intense that was going to happen. This was a really strong cast but she stood out just a little more than the rest. A few honorable mentions include: how Seo Yoo-Kyung began to have respect for herself. The brother’s acting, and the young announcer with a lisp. I really loved this cast wish for many more like it. Their reactions to the story indeed made a difference to how entertaining the drama was.
The music wasn’t catchy right away, neither was it bland. Of the OSTs I’ve heard, It’s pretty nice, but not memorable like the OSTs sung by Baek Ji Young so I gave it a 7. Perhaps that’s also because they didn’t use the same song every time a certain type of emotion or scene occurred. I thought that “My Lady” was sung by Yong Hwa for a while; it sounded like the song Jang Geun Seuk sang in Mary Stayed Out All Night. I’m OK by Yuna sounded like an ost from one of Eun Yoon Hye’s previous dramas, Lie To Me (Shameless Lie by Heo Ga Yoon). I’ve found myself excited to hear some of the songs during the series but never added them to a playlist.
I gave the rewatch value a 3 since it takes a while to rewatch a show and there were really no confusing parts that I needed to rewatch. I’d sit to see some of my favorite parts but not take the time to watch it from start to finish again.
Overall I’d recommend this show if you’re looking for something entertaining, cute and funny, with good actors (I didn’t think they were bad looking either), and no overly annoying characters with long side stories. It was not a typical drama and the twist was refreshing. Just don’t expect a nice ending (that’s why my overall score for this drama is a 7.5 instead of a 9-10. I would have gone down to 7, but I didn’t think it was fair since the rest of the drama was so entertaining.

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Marry him if you dare.

This series was a stressing series. It gave me tears and also some joy. It indulged me to continue a path that I thought I had lost. The encouragement to get of your butt and do something about it. Story is very fresh and I don't think I have watched one like it. A love story toward the main actors work and the choices she made involving the two men she loved most in her live. An incredible love story that in all, I personally would love to see a second season for this particular series.

I think that it was cut short and I wish I had a chance to work with the writers to work on this project. This series inspired me to create so many other ideas into my writing. I took it as a inspiration, as I related this story around me. The dream to become a profesional writer. If I had the chance right now to work on a project in turning this into an american show, I would jump at the chance. A very well thought out series, but honestly the ending was good, in a way but I would have been mad if they had changed it as well. I recommened this series if your really like the main actor. He acts in Heart Strings and you're beautiful. The female actor is very good as well . I had recently watched missing you and coming to see this one I have come to see the great actor she has become. I hope to see them more an series in the future.

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I know a few people have written mixed views about this. So I watched to see what it was like.

Now I have to admit. I have never been annoyed with a love-interest character until Kim Shin. There was really something missing, and I personally, couldn't figure out what Na Mi Rea saw in him. There wasn't any spark or chemistry between them. Yet for someone reason she really liked him. I could just be totally missing something. But it just wasn't there for me.

I was really hoping it was start and get to the juicy love triangle. But it was boring and didn't really get going. I felt bad for Yun Eun Hye and Jung Yong Hwa as they tried their best and I was really cheering for this pair to work.

The supporting cast was good and it could have gone into something a little more. But instead, they focused on Na Mi Rae young and old instead.

Overall, the idea of having someone come back in time was a good idea, but I think it wasn't handled as well as it could have been. I guess it was more like a mother going back to make sure her daughter didn't make the same mistake again.

It was good in some scene's but it was boring and I felt like I couldn't sympathize with the main female lead as she tries to sort out her feelings. There wasn't something for me to connect to in this drama, and that's probably why I felt it was lacking something. Though, it was good to see Jung Yong Hwa in another drama after watching Heartstrings. I was looking forward to hearing him in the soundtrack, but it was in vein.

Its totally up to you if you decide to watch this drama. As this is all just my opinion and feelings.

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Na Mi Rae is not what you would call happy with her life. She works in a callcenter and even though she is popular, she wants to work in a field that has more meaning. Things change drastically, when a lady arrives that claims to be her from the future and wants to stop her from marrying the guy that destroys her life and push her into marriage with a famous chaebol.

The basic concept is really interesting, as well as the cast was chosen well. But in the end, they failed at so many parts. After some time, you get the feeling that nothing happens and only work matters for that drama. It is fine if you are interested into television work, but if you want to see character develop or relationships grow, you should rather watch something else.

For me, Mi Rae is a really selfish character, that seems to not have any feelings for anyone except for herself and at times for her brother. Loving is something she claims to do, but really, I never saw her. On the other side, Yu Gyeong was really nice to watch. She is also one of the characters that grew the most during the show, but sadly the focus never really was on her. I can't believe I actually like the side girl a bit more than the main girl.

Well, in the end, I still gave the drama 3* because I am one of the people that are interested in broadcasting work. I liked the stories she worked on and for me, the ending wasn't that bad. I felt like they all were kind of lucky.

I can't recommend this drama wholeheartedly. But if you like the actors, you will probably be able to sit through it.

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Better Off To Die A Virgin

The drama took a promising premise of time travel advice and turned it into a bland rom-com experience. The "future self" advice failed to build a convincing and compelling case with proper nuances. There was a constant disconnect between both selves character's narrative and motivation, regardless of the nature of time travel mechanics. The humor surrounding the main cast interactions fell flat, especially when both love interests were equally uninspiring. The initial attempts at romantic chemistry were forced and awkward. For this story to work, they needed to remove any love triangle/square and solely focus on the main relationship to give some justification to the existence of "future self" and to build a stronger bond which would bring with it more emotions, higher stakes and a bigger climax. The twist in the last 2 episodes was a sad attempt trying to salvage what's left in the drama to bring some kind of climax for its finale. It's a drama that might leave you feeling like you settled for instant ramen when you were hoping for a gourmet Tsukemen. The sad thing, I wasted time, electricity, and heat encoding its BluRay discs just to see it end up this way.

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OMG
finally i finished it
and i 've to say (WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT SH**)
They should name this drama (misery characters)
Or the miserable

every story should have significance behind or leads to something at the end
but this one is totally mess it made you feels at the end that you stand in the middle of no where

lots of misery , lots of sulk and lots of unnecessary sacrifices

i had boiled temper from this drama

it had lots of flaws in events

the ML and FL character development were under zero specially the ML
same stubborn like mule , same selfish and he doesn't care for anybody's feelings



the most Bi*** character i've ever seen was old mi rae
after spoiling and ruining everyone's life around her she didn't try to fix anything
she is the most selfish character really
and what was comedy that only her hair was getting old in her appearance LOL

and young mi rae wasn't less selfish than the bigger one
used ML to save the other then kept both to choose later
one told him (so you don't want me beside you any more... but i won't date you ... lets see after you pay your dept what will happen because i stopped planning for the future
very contradicting sentences

then she said to the other one lets see if i stay in your heart back to me

and at the end FL's brother got baby about one year and his wife were pregnant in the other one
WOOOOOOOOOOOW all that happened in one year

what the hell was that mess
i regret wasting 16 hrs in my life on that rubbish

i should admit that eun hye choices for drama was extremely bad
and all her plastic surgery were awful
ruined her face and her face expressions either

i should think triple before watching any drama for her again
and i should consider rating and reviews after that
because it wasn't my first time to watch such a bad drama for her

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