Would You Marry Me?

Loved the story, the chemistry and the heart-warming acting! <3

A nice, complete K-drama with a good plot, not too light or too heavy. Main couple really killed it with their roles, from their acting to their dialogues. Really loved the chemistry between them! That sweet, giggling, fluffy and heart-soothing romance everyone craves for. I am really in love with FL's big beautiful smile and ML's cutesy baby face. Like..wowww they made such a great couple to watch. If you loved 'King the Land' or 'The Business Proposal,' you'd definitely liked this one.

This drama has all - childhood sweethearts, rich boy-poor girl, fake marriage, revengeful ex, latent murder mystery, troublesome in-laws, office romance, and what not! It leaves you with a happy and satisfied heart. My personal favorite is the second couple, their story was so K-Drama coded and truly to fall in love with. Also loved FL's mom and sister character, ML's grandmom's character, like they balanced the drama so well.

Ending is really good, like all the loose ends tied together and like a complete bouquet of new beginnings. No such complex or dark themes. A simple, lovely drama to watch on a sunny day. Moral is that you can always reflect on your mistakes and start anew, you just need to have the courage and will to do it. Don't destroy your whole future for the false thing you have now. Follow your heart, don't let go of the people who truly care about you and accept you for yourself.

The drama never felt so long or stretched. Though it could be more refined, plot could be stronger, side characters' stories could be developed more and more powerful dialogues or memorable scenes. Overall, it was a good, pleasant drama; really loved the beginning, in the middle it at times lost its direction (was really annoyed by FL's ex nagging) but gradually it regained its charm towards the end. Those cozy, heartfelt moments shared between ML and FL, how they used to comfort and embrace each other, have really set the expectations high.

I really loved the FL's character in 'Alchemy of Souls' and she did not disappoint me here. Would love to see more of these characters' future dramas! To end this: the drama was like a sweet, spicy breeze in this cold, winter season; encircling me with comforting joy and eventually warming my heart :))

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would you give me butterflies

Don't listen to bad reviews! If you love light, romantic, comforting dramas that feel warm, funny, and safe — the kind you’d rewatch when you just want to feel good — then WATCH THIS NOW!
This felt like rain on a sunny day. Beautiful, romantic, fluffy, calming, and surprisingly satisfying. I was honestly shocked at how much I loved it, especially after seeing how low some of the ratings were. This should be sitting comfortably in the low 8s at minimum.
This drama felt like it was made for me.

LIKES
— The fashion, cast, and production are top-notch. There’s a nostalgic, comforting quality to the visuals that made the whole drama feel cozy and familiar.
— I fully expected the male lead to be boyish and the female lead to be a doormat — and I was wrong on both counts. He’s not childish at all, and she stands up for herself consistently.
— The pacing feels right. New characters are introduced naturally, nothing feels random, and the story flows smoothly.
— It genuinely feels like Marry My Husband meets Because This Is My First Life, which is basically my dream combo.
— Their chemistry is great, and I loved how fast things progressed without feeling rushed.
— I love how the male lead takes charge in a way that feels protective and intentional, not controlling.
— The first love side story was surprisingly sweet and meaningful.
— The first kiss was stunning, earned, and deeply reassuring — both for the viewers and for her as a character. It was manly of him to not let her push him away.
— The female lead’s mom is one of the best K-drama moms I’ve seen in a while — loving, understanding, forgiving, and emotionally healthy. A great role model.
— Episode 8, their night walk / first date? Absolutely beautiful. I was crying.
— This drama fixes its problems as it goes. Every time I thought, “please don’t drag this,” they resolved it quickly.
— The villains actually paid — fully. No soft landings, no “they still live okay” nonsense. One of them literally gets executed, which was shocking but satisfying.
— The second male lead’s character development surprised me in the best way. I ended up really liking him, and I’d honestly watch a spinoff of his story.
— The hate for this drama is completely unwarranted. This felt like one of the most complete light romance dramas I’ve seen in a long time.
— It doesn’t overcomplicate itself, but it gives you everything you need.
— Fake marriage, office romance, forced proximity, revenge, suspense, devotion — it’s literally everything I love rolled into one.


DISLIKES
— Around episode 6, I got genuinely annoyed when the cheating ex came back and she started letting him get away with things he absolutely did not deserve.
— (And even this? They fixed it. Quickly.)

FINAL THOUGHTS
I almost didn’t watch this because of the ratings, and that would have been a huge mistake. This is one of my top comfort, fluffy romance dramas, and I will absolutely rewatch it.
It’s warm. It’s romantic. It’s satisfying. It doesn’t waste your time. And it actually lets bad people face real consequences.
Rating: 10/10 for me.

If you love light romance with substance, clear devotion, and emotional payoff, don’t let the reviews scare you off like they almost scared me.

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Clichéd but enjoyable

This is a story about people who have very difficult problems to face that have grave consequences in their lives if they choose to face them. But it's also about making the more difficult choice to live a peaceful life, and leading life honestly and genuinely. I can appreciate the story, and found the show to be entertaining, but I wouldn't watch this again, despite the impeccable casting and talented actors.

The music is repetitive and boring. The story is stupid, full of recording people talking, blackmail, and completely unrealistic misunderstandings and chains of events that just don't make sense. The comedy isn't funny. The characters have no nuance. It may be that since I haven't seen a K-drama in a while, my standards are higher than they used to be, or maybe I just don't like this genre. It's a comforting and silly show, and the cast is great, so if you don't mind a subpar story that's very predictable, go ahead and watch it! It'll be worth your time.

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A Messy Predictable Story

This story has so much physical violence that I found it difficult to watch.

Me Ri's ex Ju's (Bum June} role was overdramatic and totally unrealistic She would never have stayed in a 5 year relationship with that Asshole. She would have had a retraining order on him. His mother and sister' behaviour would have chased Me Ri away. Me Ri reaction to tolerating his return should have been harsher. Me Ri's image was trashed with this portrayal.

Violence towards women. This is disgusting behaviour that producers seem to like perpetuating in their shows. Its not funny and its out of date. Woo Ju and his family degraded the script with this behaviour.

The interaction between new Ju (Woo Shik) and Me Ri was sweet. The romantic side lacked any depth of emotion for me. The script smothered Jung So Min's acting ability.

The obsession with correcting dishonesty before the story ends is outdated. Just look at the world we live in. Some of the most successful and wealthy people have skeletons in there closet and did not follow societal norms to get there. What Me Ri did was gaming the system. I do not judge her negatively for that. She was an opportunist, an important skill for advancing in Society.

The highlight for me was when Me Ri met the cactus.

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Great drama but bit rushed towards the end

I really enjoyed Would You Marry Me. It’s a light-hearted drama that was easy to watch, and the casting worked very well. The actors fit their roles naturally, which made the story feel warm and enjoyable from beginning to end.

My only real issue with the drama is that I wish it had a few more episodes. Toward the end, everything started to feel a bit rushed. The story had built up some interesting conflicts, but the resolution came too quickly, which took out the fun.

What I actually found interesting was the way the antagonists were written. They weren’t obviously evil from the beginning, which made their actions more surprising. They managed to fool everyone for quite a while, and that made the tension in the story more engaging. However, when the confrontation finally happened, I felt it ended too easily. After all the damage they caused, their arrest felt too quick and almost too simple. I think an extra episode or two could have added more suspense, maybe a bit of a chase or a stronger buildup to their downfall.

Another reason I enjoyed the drama so much is that I’m a big fan of Jung So‑min. I’ve always liked her as an actress. She has this natural way of acting that makes her characters feel very believable and genuine. Nothing ever feels forced when she performs.
So far, I’ve enjoyed many of her projects, and since watching her in Love Next Door, I’ve been even more excited to see her in new roles and new pairings. She always brings a certain charm and sincerity to her characters that makes the story more enjoyable to watch.

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Low level writers

It's not bad until episode 8-9 onwards. The plot is ok, semi predictable which I expected from a rom com but the writing is like a high schooler. They made the FL into some dumbo who's communication and decision making skills is repeatedly dumb. If a major decisions can impact your loved one, wouldn't you discuss with him? Isn't he supposed to be your trusted confidant? How do you have a relationship with such poor trust and communication??? The level of gossiping,the lack of confidentiality (disclosure of the plot to the lady doctor) and the doctor:s meddling in their relationship is all immature, unsophisticated, behavior of village idiots who's never worked
Really high school level writing. This writer is very low level, lacking in adult decision behavior, lacking sophistication,stuck with n villagy uneducated low level behavior. Waste of a good cast
Probably not recommend even if you like the actors.

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