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A feel-good fluffy drama with little to no actual plot
This is the perfect drama to watch if you don't have anything else on your plate and don't feel like picking up yet another complex show that requires your attention.
The best part about "Shanai Marriage Honey" was undoubtedly the acting. The actors were required to do some pretty over-the-top stuff, but they managed to make it watchable. Both the ML and the FL were your standard romantic protagonists, so he was teasing her a lot, and she was *always* smiling unless she was upset. Nevertheless, they each brought very good chemistry to the table, and it was a joy to watch them interact and be sappy and in love with each other.
The romance, which was central to the show, itself was pretty good - we had the falling in love stage, getting to know each other, and of course a happily ever after. I liked that they both communicated their feelings (especially the FL) and the casual intimacy (both physical and emotional). My only gripes are: the *insanely* quick way they both fall in love. I'm not joking, in the morning they're taking very awkward wedding photos and the same evening the FL is already thinking of making him like her for real.
The other thing I'm displeased with is kissing - their hugs and love scenes had more passion than kisses. It seemed like actors were forced to press their lips.
The last thing I want to talk about is the plot. It was virtually non-existent, which I expected going in, but the drama really needed at least a few conversations between characters that didn't revolve around marriage/romance. I want to mention that I actually enjoyed the appearance of the ex - it didn't cause any issues between the couple, and the ex wasn't villainized. In fact, she had my absolute favorite conversation in the show with the FL. Meeting-the-parents trope was also easily subverted - both the FL and the ML were excited to meet each other's families, and the parents, too, were very kind and supportive.
All in all, it was a very fast binge that provided what I needed at the moment - some romantic fluff with good chemistry, and a marriage-of-convenience trope as a treat.
The best part about "Shanai Marriage Honey" was undoubtedly the acting. The actors were required to do some pretty over-the-top stuff, but they managed to make it watchable. Both the ML and the FL were your standard romantic protagonists, so he was teasing her a lot, and she was *always* smiling unless she was upset. Nevertheless, they each brought very good chemistry to the table, and it was a joy to watch them interact and be sappy and in love with each other.
The romance, which was central to the show, itself was pretty good - we had the falling in love stage, getting to know each other, and of course a happily ever after. I liked that they both communicated their feelings (especially the FL) and the casual intimacy (both physical and emotional). My only gripes are: the *insanely* quick way they both fall in love. I'm not joking, in the morning they're taking very awkward wedding photos and the same evening the FL is already thinking of making him like her for real.
The other thing I'm displeased with is kissing - their hugs and love scenes had more passion than kisses. It seemed like actors were forced to press their lips.
The last thing I want to talk about is the plot. It was virtually non-existent, which I expected going in, but the drama really needed at least a few conversations between characters that didn't revolve around marriage/romance. I want to mention that I actually enjoyed the appearance of the ex - it didn't cause any issues between the couple, and the ex wasn't villainized. In fact, she had my absolute favorite conversation in the show with the FL. Meeting-the-parents trope was also easily subverted - both the FL and the ML were excited to meet each other's families, and the parents, too, were very kind and supportive.
All in all, it was a very fast binge that provided what I needed at the moment - some romantic fluff with good chemistry, and a marriage-of-convenience trope as a treat.
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