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I loved watching this drama. I can't exactly pinpoint how much I loved it, nor can I find any fault with it that is worth mentioning.This is the only drama I've seen that had me shedding tears and laughing out load. My heart pulsed when the characters were feeling extreme emotions, and it flew when they were having a good time.
The line-up for this drama is great. Yusuke Santamaria was HILARIOUS. Although he was clearly outshone by the ladies in the drama (considering he was the main character), it seemed almost intentional. After all, giving his character too much of the lime-light would have ruined his appeal. This was my first drama with Iijima Naoko and she has left me completely stunned. Not only is she incredibly beautiful (if only I had hair like hers!) but she was great in both the comedic moments AND the dramatic. Her feelings towards her son and his well-being were very convincing and it was easy to forget that she was just acting. Kimura Yoshino played my favourite character. She was perfectly cast as the classy, mature, seemingly-perfect, yet soft and vulnerable Misaki. She had brilliant chemistry with Abe Hiroshi, with whom I'm madly in love and therefore words are not enough to express how much I enjoyed his performance. I did not enjoy Tsumabuki Satoshi's character, which means his acting was superb (how can anyone not enjoy his yumminess?).
The storyline and plot for this drama were both solid. The relationships between varying characters were subtle and handled with care. Each major character got equal exposure and were brilliantly developed.
The only negative aspect of this drama was that it was too short. :(
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A well-cast and well-executed dorama!
A thoroughly enjoyable jdorama with a strong emphasis on character development. Plots were well written culminating in a satisfying but anticipated ending. Characters were quite endearing and the cast did a great job portraying them with laughs interspersed throughout. The advice meetings seemed a bit out of place I found but did give the drama some 'spicing up'. A well-cast and well-executed dorama!Innitially I didn't think much of Wedding Planner. The premise seemed lame and the lead actor reminded me of this annoying guy in my high school. I thought the girls were even worse. However, for some reason I held onto the show for over a year and on a whim started watching one day. It follows the standard episodic frame of most doramas, but it just does it in a more interesting and hillarious way. What really made this show stand out, was when Toru would go home for dinner. His family was absolute comedy - they should consider making a show about them. Episode 8 was probably the single funniest episode of a show I've seen in a long time... if you had to watch only one ep, watch that one. Overall, I give it an 9. You'll laugh, you'll cry (if you're a girl), and Ito Aymumi is kinda hot!
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Wedding bells, predictable plots, and one surprisingly lovable loser.
At first glance, this drama gives off a familiar vibe — a wedding in every episode, a storyline you think you’ve seen before, and characters that seem easy to figure out. And yet, despite the predictability, it manages to sneak in small surprises that catch you off guard in the best way.Almost every character is easy to like, which makes watching their stories unfold feel warm and comforting. Major props to the writer for crafting characters with care — especially the male lead. At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about him. He came off as a bit of a loser, weighed down by low self-esteem, and occasionally tested my patience. But slowly, without any dramatic personality flip, he grew on me. And by the end, I was genuinely rooting for him.
The premise may not be unique, but there's a natural charm to how each episode plays out. It’s simple, grounded, and never tries too hard. The first half felt a bit uncertain — I wasn’t sure if it was going anywhere — but the second half brought steady development, especially in how the characters grew and interacted. Nothing felt forced or overly dramatic, which made it all the more refreshing.
And then came the final episode — a complete high note. Watching the male lead come full circle and visibly grow was unexpectedly satisfying. It tied everything together beautifully.
It’s not here to blow your mind — but it might just quietly win your heart.
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