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Everyone gets what deserves
For me, the first TV series that Song Hoon suited very well. Maybe he has just matured with age and as an actor, but he entertained me here. Apart from him, I didn't know most of the actors. The casting for negative characters was excellent. Stepmother played her role awesome. The main female character was sympathetic. The transformation from a "gray mouse" and a poor woman to a woman seeking revenge was great. The lies, fakes, exploits, insults...etc. The concept of the accident, return in time and the fateful meeting/love was super contrived. Although, on the Big Day, I expected it to be something more to explain: the sign on the hands and why they had it. And the screenwriters were more daring with the romantic scenes. They were very beautiful.Was this review helpful to you?
Disappointing
I had high hopes for this based on the reviews, but this was surprisingly bad. The 1st episode was not good, but the next few were exciting and I thought it will get better from that point. However after ep. 6 it was straight downhill. The main couple had some chemistry, but ML needs serious acting lessons, it took me out of the scenes a lot. FL was the highlight of the drama, she has great potential.Honestly, makjangs may not be my genre, but I am always up for a good melodrama. Well, this was not a good one, don’t get the good reviews.
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I recommend it!
I would suggest this show to anyone who loves an exciting and captivating show. The title is not attractive, but the show sure is. This show is brilliant in every way. The plot is fantastic, 10/10, and the actors and characters are phenomenal.It is a very well-built story and full of unexpected turns. The chemistry is good, and the overall vibe, too. This is a heartwarming and dynamic show with many plot twists I think many will enjoy. This show made my heart flutter in so many ways. I love it!
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Guilty pleasure at its best!!!
So where do I start with this one?I would normally never praise something of this genre since I usually drop them after a few episodes in, but not this one. I binge watched the whole thing with a grin on my face.
Disclaimer: The story in itself is nothing special, if anything i would say it is so bad that it is so good!
It has all the ingredients of a regular soap opera. You have the typical female lead with a very pitiful past and an even worse present, the sad rich handsome male lead, the bad to the bone antagonists, all in all, just what you should expect from the usual tropes in a revenge story. Nothing out of the ordinary.
So, what sets this series apart from the ones of its genre?
The pace of the story (editing) and the chemistry of the whole cast. The leads are great together and you cannot help it, but cheer them on and wish them a happy ever after. The antagonists get their well deserved horrible end.
Big KUDOS to the writers, director and production team because the execution is at its best. Not one dull moment.
Overview:
Story: Crazy!!! Loads of shit happening constantly and lots of twists and turns as well, silly at times but super great.
Acting/cast: Perfect casting for this genre. I specially, love the lead actress, she is fantastic. She really grounded this character without turning it into a wimpy lead and I think that’s the main reason it worked so well.
Music: Nothing spectacular, far from memorable. However it wasn’t irritating, so I give it a pass.
Rewatch value: I wouldn't be surprised if i find myself rewatching it in the future.
Overall: This series is as crazy as addictive and satisfying as any great melodrama can be. So give it a go, you won’t regret it!!!
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A K-Drama that with a splash of the past
This K-drama remind me heavily of the older melodramatic shows. It's seems as the time passes by the cliche melodramatic romances are becoming less popular. Despite that, Perfect Marriage Revenge hooks viewers from the first episode. Without dragging the drama, the show allows you to stay hooked without becoming bored.However, I will say the show is predictable, but I think that comes with the cliche essence of it. It still is a satisfying watch and enjoyable.
Acting:
In my opinion, the acting was pretty good. My favorite performance was from Han Yoo Ra. Maybe because I liked her acting in penthouse, but she really puts her heart into these villain roles. She was my favorite in terms of performance. Some may call her acting a little over the top but it was fitting for this genre and keeps the viewer hooked.
Music:
I loved the OST sooo much. Especially the one at the ending credits. It fit the vibe of the show and sticks to your brain.
Overall, I enjoyed this drama. I would recommend this for people who want to get into k-dramas but don't want a purely romance show. It was solid and well executed.
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Good
I really love that it kind of felt a bit like soap opera like Hollywood kind of drama but in a way that's really works. like it's not cliché or like super dramatic even the OST reminded me of Indian dramas. anyway, I think there's a perfect drama, like a quick drama that was a perfect mix between a good love story and a revenge story that isn't kind of annoying and super intense. It was perfect in the sense that it was light-hearted. The Leads also had perfect chemistry. They were believable as a couple. I wouldn't say it was like emotionally invested but it wasn't really taking me out of the story so that was good overall it was really a good drummer because as soon as they've finished it like even before I finished it looking for another drama that I had similar vibes to it. Before like I even finished episode 12 so like that's how I knew I really want her. Anyway the mean girl is really pretty I just had to say that. It really pains me to say this but even the step mother was really really pretty like I was just like wow she's really pretty but she was so annoying and I hated her so much and that's how you know like the actress was really good. I think overall agree characters portrayed with you and I enjoyed it a lot.Was this review helpful to you?
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Somewhat satisfying but something is missing???
overall the drama was easy to watch despite the plot of a super-abused FL but for me, Everything was predictable. Even the "mother is alive" is predictable part since it became too obvious when they showed her scar multiple times and that she was overly protective of the FL. Even the ML having feelings for her from the start is also predictable... But that bit was what I liked since in almost all dramas that I watched it was always the FL who fell first.Also in the middle of the drama, nothing special happens, they are not fillers but they are also not special. You will get it when you watch it. Sometimes the FL contradicts herself almost all the time in the first part of the drama and maybe that is because of her trauma (I am justifying her actions :) hehehe)
Also, I need to mention, that the ML's outfits are a hit or miss. I mean he is the CEO so when you dress him in a Polo shirt then it does not give us the CEO vibe so that is a miss, however, when you take into consideration that he is the CEO of his own created company maybe he is cutting into his finances? (hehehehe) then that is a hit also, Sung Hoon still looks good in those outfits. I just wanted to mention it.
So aside from the above mentioned, it is still a watchable drama. Some may think that the chemistry between the leads is not there at all but for me, it was ok since their love story is not typical. One is for seeking revenge and the other one is for his unrequited love that he does not even fully realize. I have a big crush on Sung Hoon and (I may get hate on this from his fans but this is my own opinion) he may not be the greatest actor I have seen nor the most handsome one but there is just something about him that I need to watch his drama...
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mixed feelings
i have mixed feelings about this drama. On one hand it was a rollacoaster of emotions with an amazing plot, incredible actors' performances and unimaginable plost twists but on the other side... I don't know I can't understand if I got attached to the characters or not... for some reason I feel like at the start I was very fond of them while towards the last 3-4 episodes I want forward only to see the plot unfolding cause the story was so addicting. Props to the female actresses, from the main to the villains, they all did an amazing job the acting level was phenomenal that's for sure. Overall I liked it even though I feel the last three episodes lacked of something the first ten had ..Was this review helpful to you?
Forget what you think you know about makjangs and give this a chance
If Kingdom is the pinnacle of the zombie kdrama, I'd say Perfect Marriage Revenge is the pinnacle of the makjang kdrama and I mean that sincerely. I had absolutely no intentions of watching this but I kept seeing rave reviews after the final episode and you know what, they were right and I had an absolute blast. The writing is excellent, with dialogue that's fresh and snappy, and the pacing is pretty much perfect, without any of the usual filler you get in 16-episode dramas but also without the rushed ending you might get from an 8-episode drama. The characters are so fun - the good guys are easy to root for and the bad guys are even easier to hate - and the relationship between Ji Yoo and Do Gook is so compelling that they just might be one of my favorite kdrama couples of the year. I really hope other drama writers are taking notes because this show took a bunch of overused tropes and elevated them with a well-written and well-paced script and the end result was pretty much magic.I know this wasn't a Netflix original, but it feels like it could've been, and I'll still consider it part of my holy trinity of revenge dramas: there's The Glory, if you want a dark, difficult melo centered around school bullying; My Name, if you want an action crime thriller with devastating emotional stakes; and now Perfect Marriage Revenge, if you want a near-perfect execution of a contract marriage makjang.
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THE DARK HORSE OF K-DRAMA IN 2023 !!!!
Well hello look what we have here.....the wild dark horse of the kdrama world in the year 2023 !! I don't hold bias against makjang shows but I can be picky. After reading so many rave reviews, my curiosity got the best of me and man was I not disappointed.What a fun, fast paced, satisfying guilty pleasure of a show. So much plot squeazed in each ep, constant twist & turns, excellent romance & great ending. Definitely worth watching if you don't mind k soap operas. There's nothing new in this show which hasn't been seen in other dramas of this genre....family, revenge, toxic relations, betrayal, fury, psychopathic characters, twisted bonds & love. However the execution of the story was top notch and the production was appropriate for the times we are in....unlike the usual case when makjang shows are produced with 2010s aesthetic.
Both the leads were great & had brilliant chemistry. They are the perfect glue that brings the whole story together. I highly recommend everyone to give it a watch if you're bored watching fluff shows with zero plots or slow slice of life dramas. This is the perfect in transition drama.
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A Captivating Mix of Drama and Growth
Perfect Marriage Revenge turns the concept of revenge into a compelling narrative by weaving it with elements of love, mystery, and justice. From the start, it captures your interest with its rich storyline and multifaceted characters, which you can't help but become invested in. The plot's core is about someone seeking vengeance, yet as the series progresses, it beautifully showcases its characters' evolution and personal development.The blend of intense revenge plots with moments of humour sets this drama apart, making it entertaining while maintaining a light-hearted feel when needed. The lead actors deliver strong performances, bringing authenticity and dynamism to their roles and significantly enhancing the storytelling. However, having watched Marry My Husband before this, my expectations were exceptionally high, somewhat influencing my viewing experience of Perfect Marriage Revenge.
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