The Story of Park's Marriage Contract

Why this drama deserves 10 ratings?

First of all, 2023 was a year of "time-travelling" based dramas. And, to say, almost all the dramas which contained this kind of plot made big. So, "the story of Park's marriage contract" too.
If you ask me what I liked the most of this drama, I would say the casts. Yes, the casts were great. Lee Se Young, Bae In Hyuk are such talented actors that they've profoundly proved their roles. Also, I liked the other supporting actor and actresses too. Because of them, I will definitely watch the drama again. And the chemistry between Lee Se Young and Bae In Hyuk was undoubtedly fabulous.
Now to say, about the plot of the drama, I definitely think it was unique than other dramas. Because, the ending scene wasn’t like the other time-travelling dramas. Also, the main and middle plots, climaxes were different from any other dramas too. You might feel a little disappointed at the end though, but that also gives a beautiful massage. Actually, who really understood the plot will be able to catch that. But I won't say anything anymore. Cause otherwise I will be giving the spoiler 🤣 which I don't want to.
And about the musics of this drama, I think they were great and perfectly matched with the drama. They were successful to portray the emotions of the characters and situations.
Of course, this drama is definitely the worth of rewatching. I am planning to rewatch the next month. I am sure, the viewers won't be bored or disappointed. Because this rom-com drama is that much capable of it's worth.
Lastly, I, personally have always liked the historical Korean dramas. And, this drama is truly different than other historical and time-travelling dramas. LSY and BIH did their best and perfect. I liked the casts, plots, comedies. This drama also gives a beautiful massage. As a literature student, I was able to capture the theme and massage. I guess, that is why, I found this drama so mesmerizing.

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At first I thought that this would be another reincarnation drama but it's actually rather refreshingly a time travel story with Supernatural elements. There's an overarching mystery and plenty of Comedy to balance the tragic moments. I liked how some of the characters had dual natures that the audience couldn't really understand until more information was revealed. I loved the pretend marriage trope, it's just not done enough these days.

On the flip side.... I was hard to care or focus towards the end.... Its got another jealous 2nd female lead of course, and there are still reincarnation tidbits.

Lee Seyoung can do no wrong.... and this drama was a cute watch...

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I thought it would be a boring romcom drama but turned out the plot and storyline is beyond my expectation! This is so good, refreshing, and fun to watch! Lee Seyoung's acting ability is beyond doubt. She mastered every aspect from intonation while talking to her facial expressions, all of that point is GOOD! Although Bae Inhyuk is still a rookie, he is able to keep up with Lee Seyoung. Their energy and chemistry are unmatched. The chemistry between Seyoung and other characters, including Yoo Seonho and Joo Hyunyoung, is also very interesting to watch. Looking forward for episode 5 this friday!

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Main leads are chemistry majors!!

I’m writing this after my first *rewatch* as I did watch this when it was airing but felt like I needed more time with it. I’m a huge fan of both main leads so this was a must watch!!

I’ve always said that good chemistry can make even badly executed stories bearable, and this is the case. I did enjoy the plot/story but it was nothing remarkable (especially when Lovely Runner is currently airing and they have been crowned in my book as time travelling geniuses). THE CHEMISTRY is however, a completely different matter.

I knew Seyoung wouldn’t disappoint, she’s just a star through and through, and Inhyuk left me wanting more after Under the Queen’s Umbrella and Cheer Up (knew him since Gumiho but Jungwoo??? I believe in Cheer Up supremacy ok). And well, BOTH OF THEM DELIVERED. Inhyuk’s ability to play both Taehas was marvellous, he truly made me believe they were 2 completely people. And Seyoung is just so lovely and talented that it makes me so!!

This is a JEM and I’m kinda upset it’s only 12 episodes long, should be at least 16!! I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone who doesn’t know the main leads or is looking for something more unique? However, I really enjoyed it and would watch it again (for a second time hahah) anytime!!

inhyuk bb hand in marriage!!!

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A beautiful story, with humor, love and a whirlwind of emotions.

Romantic and fantastic series (TT), intriguing and beautifully performed.
The format is short (12 episodes) as the Koreans now like to do.

PLOT: FL, a noble seeking freedom in Joseon, ends up getting married, but her husband dies on the wedding night. She is parachuted into the 21st century facing a man who is her husband's double. She will conclude a marriage contract with him, and together they will try to unravel the intrigues of the present and the past.

PROS:
+ The CL is magical. I liked Lee Se Young, the FL, but I discovered Bae In Hyuk, the ML. The chemistry is palpable and the sweet/intimate scenes are numerous.
+ The story is well written and the production, without any length, keeps us in suspense until the end. Nothing is predictable.
+ The images are beautiful, the costumes magnificent (especially those of the FL) and the framing is very aesthetic.
+ The 2ary characters are well developed, and the 2ary romance (assistant/servant) is really cute.
+ The OSTs are well suited.

CONS:
- the Happy End is a little abrupt, I would have appreciated a few extensions.
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Série romantique et fantastique (TT), intrigante et magnifiquement interprétée.
Le format est court (12 épisodes) comme aiment désormais le faire les coréens.

PLOT: La FL, noble en quête de liberté à Joseon, finit par se marier, mais son époux meurt le soir des noces. Elle est parachutée au XXIe siècle face à un homme qui est le sosie de son mari. Elle va conclure un contrat de mariage avec lui, et ils vont ensemble tenter de dénouer les intrigues du présent et du passé.

PROS:
+ Le CL est magique. J'appréciais Lee Se Young, la FL, mais j'ai découvert Bae In Hyuk, le ML (que j'aimerai revoir en ML dans d'autres séries). L'alchimie est palpable et les scènes sweet/intimes sont nombreuses.
+ La story est bien écrite et la réalisation, sans aucune longueur, nous tient en haleine jusqu'au bout. Rien n'est prédictible.
+ Les images sont belles, les costumes magnifiques (particulièrement ceux de la FL) et le cadrage est très soigné.
+ Les personnages 2aires sont bien développés, et la romance 2aire (assistant/servante) très cute.
+ Les OST sont bien adaptés.

CONS:
- la Happy End est un peu abrupte, j'aurai apprécié quelques prolongations.

=> Une belle histoire, avec de l'humour, de l'amour et un tourbillon d'émotions.

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The Story of Park's Marriage Contract(2023 – 2024) is a great fantasy romantic comedy with Bae In Hyuk (as Kang Tae Ha) and Lee Se Young (as Park Yeon U) in the leading couple’s role. The cast did a fantastic job bringing their characters to life and the leading couple had an enthralling and captivating chemistry; from their encounter and brief but meaningful affinity during historical times to their fated meeting and impassioned relationship in modern times, the leading couple made everyone of their scenes together magnetizing and meaningful. The comedy was delivered at the right times to smooth the dark story of greed and betrayal.
This drama is a cinematographical ode to the power of love through the use of the crepe-myrtle blooms to represent the deeper meaning of a soulful connection between the leading couple bringing a tale of rebirth and renewal, endurance, resilience and perseverance to ultimately seeing the leading couple’s dreams come true. There is also the symbolic nature of water which, by passing through death and rebirth from been thrown into a narrow water well to die and resurfaced from the water of a wide pool we get the message of life, purity, or change also captured by the use of color tone, from darker tones for the historical era to the brightness of the new Joseon in modern times. These are just three of the many symbolisms used by the wonderful, well done writing of this heartbreaking and beautifully depicted heartwarming love story. Overall, this is a remarkable drama, enjoy it!

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agree badly done ending, not BAD ending, just badly filmed

I'll post when the spoiler is about to happen. It's barely anything, unless you're wondering if they get together in the end, and if you've read the other reviews you probably already know. If not, don't read after that part.

It was like being on a smooth cross country flight and then a bad landing. Or, no, wait! Eating a lovely dinner (not the most expensive kind, just a lovely tasting dinner), then being handed a bad piece of fruit at the end. You don't hate the whole meal, but you're left thinking, "what? Could they not have at least checked that last strawberry?" I'm talking about the last 3 minutes. I think I get it was meant to be artistic. Instead it just....ended. Like the author wrote a beautiful story (not the best ever but still heartfelt emotional entertainment), then forgot to save the update, and instead just sent the draft that says "put ending here."

SPOILER HERE - . What others have said -- give the ending at least three minutes of them coming back together. We've waited for this moment for 15 episodes, and they're like, "Oh, hey." As in, look like you're ENJOYING coming back together. The last three minutes loses an entire point for me. In fact until I read another review here, I didn't realize that I'd stopped the show early (it looked like it was rolling credits to me), and there was a 2 minute ending scene that I missed entirely. After watching it, meh. It didn't add anything to take the taste away from the bad strawberry.

SPOILER OVER: Also, dang people! When you are reviewing the show and checking the box that says "this review may contain spoilers", you are still allowed to write a little before you spill what the spoiler is. As in, not have the first words of your review be "I can't believe the villain turned out to be X!!!!" And yet, even though I knew that "X" was the villain, ARGH!, I don't think that deterred from my enjoyment. And really, there's more than a few villains to go around in this one.

I had no issue with her ease of entry into new Josean. It's been done before and I didn't need to see more than was shown.. She was a trailblazer in old Josean. She didn't shock easily. It showed her adaptivity.

SPOILER: The old Josean husband storyline. Yes, that was sad. But, just as they weren't meant to be the first time around, they weren't mean to be the second. Or rather, neither made the choice to make it happen. He'd always had a heart condition. He always followed her around and loved her from afar. All those years living in the same town, watching her and painting her, he could have approached her again but he didn't. The fact that she refuses to show romantic love for him in his last days the second time they meet, is consistent with faithfulness of her character in other situations. Even if she never sees him again, she's going to be faithful to the husband she chose with her heart. She did, however, make his last days easier by being his faithful friend. (On their first wedding night, she did like him and she did want him, but he died, she mourned him, and that relationship ended. Once she fell in love with his future self, she sees that they are not interchangeable.)

The plot hole that did bug me (SPOILER) - was the new husband had heart damage, it got way worse after he met her and fell in love, and was completely gone the minute she left. Uh...did I miss something? And when she came back why was it still fine?

Overall I enjoyed it. Just don't eat that last strawberry, ie. stop it 15 seconds ahead of the ending and make up your own reunion. it will be better than theirs. . then fast forward to the very very very end.

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This Drama Has My Whole Heart <3

Stop what you're doing and go watch this drama NOW.

Okay, I am not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best dramas I've seen in a long time. I just finished it and had to come write this immediately while I'm still feeling all the emotions. Look at those ratings! They are NOT lying.

First off, the Acting/Cast is a solid, undeniable 10/10. The chemistry between the main leads was just... everything. It felt so real and natural, you forget you're even watching a show. They could just be staring at each other and you feel the electricity. The supporting cast was incredible too; there wasn't a single weak link. Everyone brought their A-game and made you fall in love with the entire world they built.

And the Music! Another perfect 10/10. I'm so obsessed with the OST. You know how some dramas have that one perfect song? This entire soundtrack is perfect. Every single track just elevates the scenes, making the funny moments funnier and the emotional moments absolutely gut-wrenching (in the best way!). It's already on repeat on my Spotify.

The Story is practically perfect (a 9.5 is basically a 10 in my book!). It hooked me from the very first episode and did not let go. It has the perfect balance of romance, comedy, and plot. I laughed out loud, I swooned, I might have even shed a few tears. The pacing was fantastic, and it was just so satisfying to watch everything unfold.

Which brings me to the Rewatch Value—a huge 10/10. As soon as the final credits rolled, my first thought was, "I need to watch that again." It’s so good that I know I’ll be coming back to it whenever I need a pick-me-up. It's officially a top-tier comfort drama.

Overall, it's an easy 10/10. This show is a masterpiece. It's the whole package: an amazing story, flawless acting, and a beautiful soundtrack. I can't recommend it enough

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Simply Beautiful Drama!

Words are not enough to write here on the admiration that I have for this engaging drama which seems to traverse from its starting date of November 24, 2023 – and ends on January 6, 2024

- Male and female leads in perfect chemistry and in perfect harmony
- Supporting casts and crews doing their excellent roles
- Beautiful storyline

Lee Se-young and Bae In-hyuk are now one of my favorite Korean actress and actor respectively.

** This is My First Korean Drama in its Fantasy Genre!
Very impressive . . . I highly recommend this drama . .

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