Typical ROM-COM K-drama with Usual Cliches..

STORY - average
This drama has usual k- drama concept which has been shown over the years .
There is an arrogant male lead who later changes into better person,
Naive female lead who is push over but suddenly become strong person after going through so much stuff and would say Enough is enough (I wouldn't say Just Enough),
Evil second female lead who can do everything to ruin FL's life,
Borderline second male lead who acts on his emotions and then feel sorry.
Many secondary characters/couples which are used for comedic relief.
Little Suspense/mystery as salt
But NOT a MEDICAL drama!

It started off with "not getting along with each other" due to misunderstanding on ML's side, then become "fallen in love with each other"
Seung joo was warm-hearted but after going through accident, his personality changes and he become very arrogant, aggressive and insults Joo In ah in every possible way, which In ah bears considering he is like that because he is traumatized and need to be cared for. Seung joo changes after some time and realises his mistakes and fall in love with In ah.
It gives off a feeling of lakorn in first few episodes.
But as time goes, Seung joo realises Love Is Fatal for him and there are usual make up, break up scenarios.

The ending was literally rushed & really really average and you feel - "Seriously? That's the end?" and then "but its ok at least drama is over."

Acting - good
Personally I didn't like the start and end of the drama, but I liked the part where main leads were together.
Thankfully, the chemistry between Ji Hyun woo and Lee Shi young is watchable so this drama was bearable for me. I enjoyed their interaction. It was good seeing Hyun woo in romantic role after Queen In Hyun's man. He should do better dramas. This is really sub-par for him. But he was good playing Seung joo as you would hate him at the start and then he grows on you. Lee shi young is great actress. she really gives a feeling of naive and nice character.

I watched this drama just because it was JHW and LSY.

Music - average
Rewatch - mostly no.
You can absolutely skip this drama. If you want to watch this, then watch from Ep. 6/11 to Ep.14/28.

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HOW to keep Your FAMILIAR WIFE Forever and Stop her from changing. (this title suits)

The lesson Familiar Wife gives - 'Whatever problems one faces, it affects the other person in relationship and it won't get solved until one changes the approach to react to them.'

Familiar Wife started with already told story as it was in Go Back Couple while describing all struggles a married couple would go through. But in GBC it was more on melodramatic and emotional side. Here in FW, we get to see more practicality of the struggles and problems in a married life.
The last 2 episodes completely changed tables from an average drama to MUST WATCH drama.

Seo Woo jin is brilliant character who is cheerful, happy-go-lucky and straight-forward person. While Cha Joo hyuk rather comes off as a jerk who makes wrong choices and abandons his wife. But later we know he is a warm-hearted person who didn't know what to do in the past with changing wife who felt unfamiliar to him. He gets better with time and we get to see who is he under the wrap.
Both people had suffered from their incompetency to adapt and lack of conversation between them. Woo jin gets aggressive and Joo hyuk runs away. His character is often considered as a bad and mean person who tried to change his wife because he couldn't handle it. But that makes him more human. Many relations fall apart because there is lack of understanding and every person sinks to self-victimization. So I could understand his struggle and he tries hard once he changes his approach.

As for acting, Han ji min is the show-stealer here. Everytime she is on the screen, you can't take your eyes off the screen. Ji sung is very good too. It's just that his character is late bloomer. Other characters were good too. KUC, Gahyun branch family grows on you.

Music is suitable and kinda addictive in some scenes.

Some scenes are really re-watchable and It is a MUST WATCH FOR EVERY MARRIED COUPLE (struggling or not).

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"Don't think, Feel".... *-*

I rarely feel the need to describe about a drama. but here I felt necessary to convey my emotions.
This drama just gives you so much feels.. you laugh, you cry, you fight, you hesitate, you smile, you enjoy along with the characters.

Story - It is rather simple story but because it is more of interaction based and character oriented, It never disappoints you. At some points it even surprises you in good way (when Woo jin decided to stay or Seo ri didn't left), OR in bad way ( where Seo ri finds out her uncle had died). But feelings felt 100% real.
You get to see an amazing love story. There is a real relationship, there is care & support for each other and that is what keeps relationship going. Even in real life, you need care & support for each other rather than heartbeats & chemistry.
I have seen many dramas where couple hide many things from each other just not get the other one worrying. But that is where the main problem lies. The relationship falls after hiding things. I just finished watching Something in the Rain two days ago, I didn't really liked it. 30 but 17 feels really different. Woo jin and Seo ri share with each other everything - feelings, thoughts, future plans, even smaller things won't go missing if they are with each other.
Best thing no long term villain or bad character in the drama.

Acting/ Cast - Outstanding performances by everyone in the drama.
Shin hye sun is an amazing actress. I had watched her last in Stranger where her role was very serious which she had done amazingly. I wasn't ready to watch her acting as a 17 yr old. But she felt real as if she was Seo ri. And loved watching her transform from a teenager to a responsible adult.

Yang se jong is fabulous. When I watched him in Temperature of Love, I was rather disappointed in his character. but here I am all for him. Gong Woo jin is my Crescendo.. @_@. His transformation from desolate, miserable and heartbroken person to supporting, open minded and warm-hearted person is the key point for this drama. Woo jin is one of most favorite male leads for me. His undying support & understanding for Seo ri is heart melting. I loved as well as respected his character. I loved when he said to Kim tae hyung - "You never get anxious when you are sure about something." He was that kind of person. He gave time and patience to Seo ri which she needed the most.

Ahn Hyo sub - he is very good as Chan. his care and love for both Mr. Kang and Ajumma is very obvious. you can feel he is a responsible teenager who deeply cares about all the people around him.
Ye ji won - Her character Jennifer is a little closed off and stern. but you can feel she is warm hearted person from her actions. and don't forget her quotes. The quotes REALLY Teach you something good.

Every other character is perfect for the role.
Yoon Chan Young and Park Shi Eun as young Woo jin and Seo ri are just perfect.

Music - Really really amazing.
The songs are very subtle and never felt out of place or unnecessary. "Just stay" is my new repeat.
Other songs - Seventeen, Thirty Waltz & Tears In My Heart
Background music is really perfect.

Rewatch value - Definitely rewatching this. Character development and the whole family grows on you till you miss them.

Some loopholes - As the female lead was unconscious for almost 13 yrs, it felt odd as she woke up as if her brain was alright and in perfect condition. because if her body or brain has no problem then why did she take 13 yrs to wake up. but as this drama tells you - "Don't think, feel". so just don't go deep into loopholes and watch this drama to feel roller coaster ride of emotions.

A Really Really heartwarming drama.. Loved 30 but 17.. <3

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