Reviews

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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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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Worth a binge watch with light expectations

What made this drama worth watching:
-->A fairly unique plot mechanism where the female lead turns into a dog if she kisses somebody.
--> Cha Eun Woo's acting is getting better -- still a little wooden, but I think he's definitely improving.
--> Enjoyable to watch it all in one go. I am not sure what I would have thought if I had watched it while it aired -- seems like it was on a slow release schedule which would make it drag. As a binge watch, though, it was paced well and kept my interest.
--> Enjoyed the dynamics of the characters at school and at home.
--> There was a healthy dose of humor scattered throughout...thankfully this drama didn't take itself too seriously.
--> The OST was enjoyable and fit the vibe of the drama well.
-->Lots of cute puppies -- always a plus!

What made this drama a little cringey:
--> Watching Cha Eun Woo trying to kiss a dog romantically was.....weird. Not too into that tbh.
--> I don't mind the historical fated lovers trope, but the flashbacks were many in this one. Probably too many.
--> Hae Na's uncle barking was fine at first...but then got pretty cringey. And was resolved without much explanation.
--> Last episode was a little bit of a filler episode. Cute overall, but not really necessary.

My final takeaway --
I'm glad I didn't get too discouraged with some of the negative reviews before diving into this one. Overall I really enjoyed it. I think it requires the viewer to be in the mood for a light and fluffy romcom. If you are looking for serious acting or a romance plot with depth...this is not your drama. This is something for when you need a little bit of the "warm fuzzies" in your life. Don't take it too seriously and enjoy it for what it is...a drama about a girl who turns into a dog.

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I watched Playful Kiss back when it first came out and it was my second kdrama, so of course it has a special place in my heart. That being said, what I particularly enjoy about "Playful Kiss" as an adult is the charming chemistry between the main leads, Jung So-min and Kim Hyun-joong, who brought the characters to life with their endearing performances.

While it may be a little "cringe" to watch now because of how the characters traits are depicted, the drama still beautifully portrays the journey of love, growth, and self-discovery as the two characters slowly develop feelings for each other.

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To Kim Je Ha, the best bodyguard there is.

as I watch this series from the first episode to the last years ago, I was impressed. the story, the plot, the characters and the actors and actresses portraying them are simply amazing. and need I mention Ji Chang Wook's action scenes worth an applause and are always swoon worthy? and there's Yoona who portrayed Anna's character brilliantly, she's so amazing. and the actress(I'm sorry, I forgot her real name) who plays the stepmother is good, too.



One thing that I'd just like to say is this---I tried so hard to see the so-called chemistry between Je Ha and Yoo Jin. like, I really focused on watching even the tiniest details of the series but damn---those Je Ha and Yoo Jin shippers swooning on them is just.... nevermind. I want to avoid a fandom delulu war here so I'd rather keep it to myself. what the hell.


those toxic shippers swooning over that rain scene---the heck... It's not even a rain scene at all but sprinklers that gone off after it detected smoke from a burning thing that Je Ha did, to get Yoo Jin out of that room. there was nothing romantic in it for goddamn sake.


I don't mind their weird taste at all---but what pissed me off is the way they'd bring Anna down and call her names, defaming her character. I don't know if I watched the same series with these shippers what the hell---but Anna behaving and acting that way is a normal response and defense mechanism. She was forced to stay abroad at a young age, witnessed her mother's death and was abandoned by her ambitious and power-hungry politician father. She was locked up in a monastery, hidden from the world except to the few who knew about her existence. She became a recluse, diagnosed with sociophobia and a severe depressive disorder. anyone who has been in her place will totally understand that she didn't that life. It wasn't her fault. Mental Health issues like that of Anna needs sympathy and compassion, not snide remarks.


Yoo Jin on the other hand is perfect to the witch that she is---her cunning nature, arrogance, superiority complex and wickedness sealed everything. She has always wanted Je Ha dead right from the start and only gets interested in him after that car crash accident and the sprinkler scene. to be honest, what Yoo Jin felt for Je Ha which she obviously shows despite not saying anything is obsession, not love. she obviously like Je Ha, that even one of the oldest member of the so-called cloud nine noticed it immediately.

Yoo Jin was fascinated and obsessed with Je Ha---even calling him a dangerous wolf she can never tame and not some ordinary hunting dog who follows her every command and is always at her beck and call. He was the alpha male so capable and strong not to mention handsome---that dared to defy her orders, even talking to her so casually like they're not an employer and employee. to Yoo Jin, Je Ha is more of a challenge than anything. She may have genuinely like him, but her intentions were never pure at all. She wants him all to herself that even giving an order to shoot and kill her stepdaughter is a like a walk in the park for Choi Yoo Jin. and that night that Anna's mother died, she could've saved her by calling 911 but she did not. She left, leaving these words, "love is not meant to be shared." and at that time, she meant Anna's father. If that's not selfish and wicked enough, then I don't know what that is.


and and the way Je Ha looks at Yoo Jin? nah. K2 stares at Madam Choi with eyes full of coldness, animosity and indifference--- unlike the smile and warmth that Je Ha shows to Anna. K2's eyes lights up every time he sees her. his smile and him cheering for Anna in that ramen and rooftop scene is so cute and adorable, with JCW and Yoona's loveable and sweet on-screen chemistry. Je Ha and Anna are each other's safe space, aside from the fact that it was Je Ha who really fell in love first and fell even harder.


It was Anna's innocence and pure heart that made Je Ha love her the most---not because she reminds him of his past love. It even reminds me of the reason why Katniss chose Peeta over Gale. It's because of the great reason that just like Katniss, K2 already has enough fire inside him. that he doesn't want a fuel that will ignite that fire even more which will inevitably happen had he ended up with Yoo Jin and not Anna. and Yoo Jin didn't pulled the trigger, it was Je Ha himself who did it. He just needs the right time and the right person to do so.


The K2 will teach its viewers the lesson we need to know about the fact that it's not just money, power and influence that destroys the world and one's self---but greed. Just like money is not the root of all evil, but the lust and greed for it.

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Surprisingly interesting drama

I didn't expect much when I started watching this drama but ended up finishing it within two days without skipping between scenes etc because show is presented such way if it's skipped we will end up missing something as things are connected explanation to a scene before will be given in another scene later like what happened after that scene etc.
There is romance, but it's not the main part of the story, there are Lesbian/Gay supporting characters but don't expect romance like other dramas, I thought reporter friend of FL character would be wasted but as the story progressed she played her part, I liked the friendship shared between ML character & Maggie, also liked her character better than reporter girl, there is a kiss scene between the reporter girl & Maggie which is better than the one shared by the leads because it's hard to say they even kissed. Romance between the girls take an unexpected turn as story progress, but it's not bad it went that way though, as they have their reasons for choosing what they did.
As for story, it centres around Female lead's character who is a lawyer, the cases she handles are interesting but unlike other law dramas don't expect courtroom scenes presented in a glamorous way but rather it's normal courtroom scenes we see FL defending her client and judges hearing the case and later giving their verdict, this drama intention is to give good message to its viewers regarding various issues dealt in the cases like girl forced to get married, pregnant lady getting fired, After death of lover his gay partner getting sued by his family for the wealth, case about a factory worker, case in which male teacher molests a male student, it's hard for me to explain everything so just mentioned this cases to show that the drama is trying to take this cases and show issues faced by various parties in these cases, and how law is used in all this to help the victims etc.
ML character is a minister, and he ends up meeting FL in different situations during his work and later how both of them handle the issues faced by many characters in the story etc.
Also liked the relationship between FL & her daughter, there was a funny scene where FL dreams her daughter asking her who is her father, and we see her in wedding dress among her ex, ML, co-worker and the masked online friend, there was another scene where ML was with an older lady while he is working two female colleagues comes laughing and tells them about them catching the guys watching porn then suddenly that talks leads to talk regarding sex education and how to make law regarding porn etc, I liked how the scene was handled it was a just random scene, but they made that scene a meaningful one for the viewers regarding that topic.
I liked the scenes with the leads, how the interactions between them leads to romance and FL chat with her online friend and the revelation as to who that friend is. The show is different from most Thai dramas that just go the slap/kiss route, even when it's a different genre.
This drama is unlike other Thai dramas no slaps, cursing, beating in the extreme manner or dragging story with pointless things etc, it contains a story that deals with social issues etc and tried to present that in an entertaining manner.
For me, the story was interesting, the cast did well, I liked FL performance in the show first time watching her drama as for ML have seen Kularb Tud Petch enjoyed it, being the reason for selecting this one but ended up liking FL performance as well, liked presentation of Maggie character as well as the daughter character, there was even talks about esports in the drama as one of the character is interested in esports. Most parents don't consider gaming as something good, so even adding that into drama might throw a positive light on selecting gaming as a career for some.
I am not good at writing reviews but decided to write, so anyone interested in the drama know what to expect from the drama.

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Managed to stay relevant out of the many school youth romance dramas out there

I was overzealous about its popularity in the review forum. Now I knew why this drama was a hit. Basically, it was the authenticity of the story, of the characters, of the dialogues, and of the emotions that no surprise this drama got a higher number of viewership. The story might be made up but it was identifiable in all aspects related to adolescence. The fact that they do away with the glossiness and overdoing of scenes, this drama was able to create an impact.

All five main youth characters were all lovable and funny who formed a nicely typical friendship while studying. Later on, young love started to grow among them because of constant togetherness which led to a happy ending to one of the pairs. I am making a special mention and credit to the screenwriter who gave us lots of prudence words here, which you might consider simple after hearing but practically logical with deeper meanings. This I think was its breakthrough aspect over other dramas. The story showed some of the general representation of a youth who was naturally impulsive, carefree, bubbly, and timid at times; and precise descriptions of their dilemmas over confession of young love, romantic anxiety separation, pressure on academic performances, difficulty in expressing oneself, and uncertainty of one’s dreams. It was packed with life lessons beneficial to young students transitioning to adulthood and the people around them.

Having watched this set of five good decent kids in the most candid narration of experiences set at grade 10 days following university life up until to working environment, I supposed, it obtained a distinguished spot in the collection of this genre that conveyed positivity and encouragement. How nice also for this drama to have brought us to our memories of shared experiences of our very own first stomach butterfly feeling and simply recalled that “Liking someone means caring for him or her”, and that person becomes “Your ultimate solution, like a magical remedy that can cure everything.” The love story of Zhang Lurang and Su Zaizai was a thing of cuteness and maturity, another envious beautiful romance to name. If I were to pick a drama out of the many that left me happy thoughts after watching it, When I Fly Towards You is one best fit to mention.

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Lots of intrigue, little romance, terrible plot shortcomings

The story and the supporting characters are totally contradictory and illogical. The actors are excellent, but they can't make up for the shortcomings of the plot.
Political thriller, crime story, family drama, least of all romance and relationship development between the leads.

What bothers me about MDL is that you have to write at least 500 characters. I don't have that much to say, nor do I have that much time. I'm just writing this to get to 500 characters.

I also don't understand the negativity against FL. I like her a lot and think that she's a good actress, just like everyone else.

The inconclusive plot is really the weak point here.

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To say I was pissed is an understatement

Honestly, I'm into the revenge-romance quiet alot these past few months--- I find it fascinating to watch how the vengeful lead will soon realize he's an asshole mad dog who barks up at the wrong tree. that after the other lead character suffered form their revenge plots and is proven that they're innocent, the jerk one would grovel at his/her feet and beg for forgiveness. as in really beg for it, down on bended knees. but in this series, none of that happened to that f*cker. He was forgiven, just like that. what the hell.



what really made my blood boil so bad that I'm afraid it will run dry, aside from the fact that the douchebag sexually assaulted and forced himself on her--is that scene where Kin forcedly made Tawan kneel down infront of his dead ex's tomb. He insulted her with such snide remarks so uncouth, even a demon won't last hearing such words. He violated her rights as a woman and a human being, up to the point that she hit her head badly that she nearly bleed to death. Her life was put in jeopardy and the idiot Kin still had the freaking audacity to throw more insultes at Tawan. He's so goddamn irritating that I want to put my hand inside the screen and choke him real hard to infinity and beyond.



The story itself was so poorly written that the only reason I watched it till the last episode was Tawan's sister and Kin's younger brothers and his sister Nod and her husband, Wit. not to mention Kin's parents and their household helper. They're so adorable that it's only because of them that I completed the series. other than that, there is none. zip. zero. absolutely nothing. at all.



they could've made episodes that'll show the jerk male lead's character development but they didn't. and the rubbish romance was so rushed and bland that it'll really the viewers cringe. Just one episode and suddenly he loves her all along, despite him abusing her and violating her rights? seriously?! the writers could've made Tawan leave, be it still in Thailand or her going abroad. didn't these scriptwriters and the director knew the great effect of the classic chasing arc in any series there is? my goodness ?‍♂️?‍♀️?

If not for the support characters and their cuteness. if not for them---I dropped this series and won't even bother to continue watching. not recommended, I swear.

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hmmmm

At first it was very confusing, I held on because I’ve seen the lead guy on a couple of c-drama. he’s good looking and tall but I particularly felt he was a bit lacking on most of the emotional scenes. his crying scene weren’t captivating nor did I emphatize, I think he needs to improve on that… I cry easily & for this particular series I did not. There were scenes that I hope they didn’t focus too much on it was unnecessary tbh, I had to skip some parts too, Although they did answer all the questions that was running on my head but there were so many extra scenes that should’ve been replaced with… The ending felt so rushed too. there were some nice points and scenes from the series but it had more blah moments, I wished they emphasized on a few things rather than adding uneseccary lengthy parts. Chemistry was okay, if you have so much time on your plate you may try watching this bt it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. over all it was okay for me but YES there are far better c-dramas/series out there.

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