K-Drama 
More than just your typical revenge drama
I thought this was just your typical revenge drama, but they this was so much more better and special. The acting and chemistry was so much more intense and the relationship between 4 of them had more depth. The antagonists didn't just serve as stepping stones for the main leads to shine, it was more than that. By the end, I could feel the pain and loneliness of the villain too. This was a masterpiece.Was this review helpful to you?
I really enjoyed this one. ❤️ I had already watched and loved the Korean version, so when I found out there was a Japanese adaptation, I really wanted to experience the story again from a different perspective.
Even though I already knew the story, I still enjoyed watching everything unfold again. I liked the whole idea of getting a second chance at life and being able to change the things that went wrong the first time.
I also enjoyed watching Misa become more confident and determined after going back in time. She knows what happened to her before, so it was satisfying to see her make different choices and take control of her own life.
The revenge part was also really fun to watch. 😂 There’s something satisfying about seeing her finally stand up for herself and stop letting the people who hurt her decide her future.
I also liked the romance and watching Misa and Asahi get closer. ❤️ Since I already knew the story from the Korean version, I was especially curious to see how the Japanese adaptation would handle their relationship and the characters.
Overall, I’m glad I watched it. It was interesting to see a story I already loved in a different version, and it gave me another chance to enjoy the characters and the story all over again.
A little note: I watched this because I loved the Korean version. I already knew the story, but honestly, I didn’t mind watching it all over again. I’m always happy to watch a good story twice. 😂❤️
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Boring and unnecessary
The leads, particularly the FL both had the same pained expression in every episode. They seem to have been written to somewhat unlikeable. There was no humor which made the show rather boring. She just managed to avoid repeating decisions in her previous life without any ownership or personal growth. The whole show felt very superficial, but that may be the hazard of being a remake of a very recent series.Was this review helpful to you?
first time to review a drama because I like this more..... hehe!
When I saw there is a Japanese version, I went to check who were the cast and its my fav Japanese actor/actress, I immediately added to my watchlist and didn't regret watching every episode.FL: I love her in Yuokai Sharehouse. I see different side of her acting in taking up Misa, she embodied her, she "became her". Every emotions, she portrayed it very well. I can see her sadness, her frustrations and her happiness.
ML: I like him in Ruruoni Kenshin. I asked myself how will he portray his character in this genre, and it didn't disappoint me. He acted out his character very well. You can sense his coldness and warmth. His gestures are undeniably authentic.
I hope to see them act out together in other genres, action or comedy maybe.
SFL: Sei portrayed her villainous character perfectly. You can see her jealousy and hate. I love to see her more in movies or drama in another character.
SML: His character is complex and frustrating. Yokoyama, channeled his role in him. Sometimes I question, is his character that stupid?
Overall, I like this version more than the Korean because it centers on the 4 characters, there is no third party especially between Wataru and Misa that cause their relationship to fall off. The side characters also breathed life to their characters, I like the sister Miku, she is like Yoo Huiyeon, very supportive and lovable.
I only wished that they added more part where we can see the main leads' happy relationship and getting married. hehe!
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That Awkward Moment When The Remake Is Better Than The Original…
Title says it all. The pacing was perfect. The music, the acting, the plot… everything was chefs kiss. I like how they got straight to the point instead of wasting time with theatrics and drama like the OG version. I’m also SO glad they didn’t do that bullshit with the ex fiancée. She was horrible and completely unnecessary in the Korean version. I find the best friend character, Raina, way more terrifying than Sumin ever was. The reasoning behind the obsession and anger was so raw and real too. Tomoya being an oblivious mama’s boy (turns malicious in the end) was way better of a characterization, too. It was more understandable why Misa fell for him. Overall, amazing. I’m going to keep rewatching!Was this review helpful to you?
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tive uma surpresa muito boa
acabei de ver esse e, tendo visto a versão coreana literalmente algumas horas antes, vou falar um pouco:essa versão me pegou desde o primeiro episódio, a atriz da Reina é tão boa que me fez duvidar se ela realmente seria a vilã. eu assistiria tranquilamente 16 eps dessa versão e ainda pediria por mais.
eu adorei mais ainda esse final e pedido do que a versão coreana, eles fazendo exatamente as mesmas coisas que o Suzuki havia falado que queria fazer com a Misa.... nossa, eu simplesmente amei.
não posso falar mto da questão dos beijos e afeto pq eu gosto disso (sou fã de bl chinês cheio de censura, me acostumei a notar o amor apenas pelo olhar, o que é o caso deles. acho que foi muito fofo como elea construíram uma amizade aos poucos, sem se forçar nem nada, apenas sendo bons amigos (na versão coreana, não conseguia ver o ji-hyuk sendo apenas amigo da jiwon, mas aqui consigo ver o suzuki como um ótimo amigo e companhia)
acho que, a maioria das coisas, eu preferi essa versão. menos drama, mais realista e condizente a toda a história. surtei muito porque tem partes muito iguais a webtoon, coisa que me faltou na outra versão.
achei o suzuki menos intenso que o ji-hyuk, o que eu agradeci um pouco, na verdade. acho que deu mais espaço pra protagonista se apaixonar aos poucos e verdadeiramente. não foi uma mudança tão grotesta quanto a do ji-hyuk (amo ele, mas não dá pra falar que não foi, mesmo que eu tenha gostado)
a reina foi muito mais odiavel aqui, mas me deu mais pena dela aqui do que na outra versão. já o tomoya.... ele foi igualmente desprezível em todas as versões.
enfim, não acho que precise dizer mais que eu amei essa e acabou se tornando minha versão favorita (não sou acostumada com j-drama e, como já vi mais k-drama, a "fórmula" que usam ao longo dos episódios às vezes me irrita um pouco e faz perder a graça). essa versão conseguiu me surpreender demais
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Takeru Satoh is awesome, and so is Sei Shiraishi. The script can go f itself
Bear with me, the last J-drama I watched was Hatsukoi (First Love), and even though it also suffers the same fate as most Japanese dramas of overly very happy ending, and albeit having a very cliche plot (amnesia), the script and characters were more realistic and relatable.I dont get why other dramas cant get on the same level and suffer with overly genki characters with little concern for realism. Are these the usual conversations Japanese dads tell their daughters (epi1)? Really? Is everyone this genki at work? I know there’s a concept of tatemae but this is over the top and seriously just cringe. There’s a really fine line between tatemae and cringe, and other dramas are able to balance that out. Is this the work of an amateur script writer?
It doesnt help that the main actress here I find that her acting is abysmally poor. This is honestly the first time that I cant stand a main character. It doesnt help her case that the script is so bad. Remind me to check the cast before I watch any J-drama in the future (I’ll be sure to check the script writer too).
The only other thing that saved this drama is the main villain’s character. Her actress also performed really well. However, the lack of backstory honestly felt a bit disappointing, and how she even became a “naturally” evil human being suffered because of that.
I dont know, the first half had me, the latter part just has too many wtf moments.
I need to remind myself to avoid this drama’s script writer and the main actress.
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Story Line and Acting
The main female character storyline is annoying, somehow wishing I could grab her from the tv and slap her. The storyline is annoying so as even in her second life, she’s still foolish. I can rewatch the Korean adaptation but honestly not this. The only part she stood up for herself in the whole 4 episodes is when she refused to wash her fiance’s suit.. other than that, Nothing.I seriously don’t know what the producers/directors were thinking.
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Tu es vivante, alors vis…
Et bien, c'est un remake réussi. J'ai adoré la version coréenne, mais à choisir, je préfère la version japonaise. Moins théâtrale et moins dramatique, elle s'ancre davantage dans la réalité avec ce doux parfum propre au Japon.Meurtrie, Kanbe Misa (Koshiba Fuka) est consciente du miracle qu'on lui offre. Elle se saisit de cette seconde chance au bon moment, abattant ses cartes avec précaution. Koshiba Fuka m'a emporté dans son personnage, livrant des émotions intenses : colère, tristesse, espoir, confusion, etc. Le tout avec une garde robe particulièrement élégante.
Le sauveur de l'ombre, Suzuki Wataru (Sato Takeru). Hanté par l'ancienne vie de Misa, il endosse le rôle de l'homme idéal et impliqué. Personnellement, Sato Takeru est un acteur que j'affectionne. Polyvalent, il sait toujours tirer avantage de ses personnages, même si le scénario semble étrange. Pour moi, il signe l'un de ses meilleurs rôles.
Toutefois, comme pour la version coréenne, les antagonistes volent la vedette. Esaka Reina (Shiraishi Sei) et Hirano Tomoya (Yokoyama Yu) sont des ordures qu'on ne peut tout simplement pas jeter dans une poubelle. Au Japon, le tri des ordures est strict, il faut s'en débarrasser minutieusement. Selon moi, Reina et Tomoya ne sont pas aussi dérangés que dans la version coréenne, mais cela ne les rend pas moins redoutables. Ils apparaissent davantage comme monsieur et madame Tout-le-monde. Tomoya est un fils à maman qui n'a jamais assumé une seule responsabilité. Yokoyama Yu a dépeint un personnage détestable. Reina est une véritable garce manipulatrice. Chacune de ses actions est motivée par la jalousie et le contrôle, tout en s'appropriant la réussite et le dur labeur de Misa. Shiraishi Sei était incroyable dans la peau d'un vampire qui aspire le bonheur d'autrui, sombrant lentement dans la psychose.
La puissance de ce quatuor est un délice dans chaque épisode. Chacun possède son développement. A mes yeux, cette version a humanisé les antagonistes, mais elle n'a pas enlevé le plaisir de les punir. Ils ont récolté ce qu'ils ont semé, tandis que les protagonistes ont embrassé cette nouvelle vie offerte. Le reste du casting est tout aussi remarquable : Shimekake Ryuya (que j'aimais voir sur mon écran chaque seconde), Kurosaki Reina (qui était une collègue pétillante) et Tabata Tomoko (qui incarnait le courage et le travail réunis).
Plus serrée en raison de son format, l'histoire adopte un rythme soutenu, mais efficace qui jongle entre la tension, les révélations, l'effet papillon et les relations entre les personnages (tant professionnelles que personnelles). On ne croule pas sous le poids des épisodes, la narration est fluide, généreuse et mesurée. Ce n'est pas un copié-collé, il se dégage de l'original et tisse sa propre intrigue. Si les grandes lignes sont les mêmes, les directions sont différentes et entraînantes.
En bref, fort dans ses messages et sa narration, magnifique dans sa photographie et excellent dans sa bande-son, Watashi no Otto to Kekkon Shite rappelle qu'être vivant, c'est profiter de vivre l'instant présent en jetant les ordures qui incommodent notre vie.
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Marry My Husband
Tendo assistido a versão sul-coreana antes, confesso que comecei esse remake sem grandes expectativas de que seria muito diferente, mas me enganei: a adaptação japonesa seguiu um caminho próprio e único, e conseguiu me impactar muito. A fotografia deste drama é lindíssima, com uma sensibilidade estética que só o Japão sabe entregar. Cada cena parece pensada para tocar, de maneira sutil, o nosso coração. Os personagens aqui são mais serenos, mais pacíficos, o que trouxe uma delicadeza para a trama que a outra versão não tem. Mesmo já conhecendo o enredo, me peguei ansiosa a cada episódio, como se fosse a primeira vez! Só queria que a reta final tivesse sido um pouquinho mais envolvente.Was this review helpful to you?
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La vida es un guion que va hilando hermosas escenas
Esta versión ha sido una subida y bajada de emociones, le dio un valor agregado profundizando en las historias de la versión coreana, tanto en el desarrollo de personajes como en los escenarios, permitiendo que entendamos a mas detalle a los 4 personajes principales, sobre todo a los villanos.Es un drama de inicio a fin.
El ost un 10/10 y fue una sorpresa, la mayoría son coreanos cantando en japonés, y es lógico en cierta forma, al ser una producción coreana.
El cast estuvo kakkoi. TakeruSatoh siempre sorprendiendo, y me alegró ver a YokoyamaYu de Kanjani8.
Recomiendo que lo veas en maratón.
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Remake che non eguaglia l'adattamento coreano
Remake che non posso onestamente definire brutto, ma che a così poca distanza dall'uscita del drama coreano mi lascia un po' perplessa. Ultimamente ho come l'impressione che appena una serie riscuote un buon successo, gli altri Paesi asiatici corrono a mettere in cantiere un loro adattamento. Sebbene ogni Paese abbia le proprie caratteristiche stilistiche di approccio, e in questo senso avere varie versioni può essere un valore aggiunto, non penso però che tutte le storie si prestino a essere rivisitate in tutte le modalità. Questo, ad esempio, è un drama molto intricato a livello di trama, che la versione coreana ha saputo rendere in modo completo, chiaro e articolato, mentre il remake giapponese risulta un po' troppo concentrato, i passaggi non sempre fluidi, le conversazioni non dico misurate col contagocce e nemmeno ridotte all'osso, ma nemmeno esaustive. Se nella versione coreana la nota stonata era stata per me la scelta dell'attore protagonista (attore che non trovo particolarmente incisivo, anche se forse in quella serie è stato meglio che in altre), qui l'attore maschile doveva essere il punto di forza - già visto e apprezzato in altre serie - ma dove non riesce a brillare particolarmente e si rivela invece un po' sottotono. Come dicevo, il taglio tipicamente giapponese fatica a seguire fedelmente il modello coreano di "Marry my husband" e, forse con una punta di consapevolezza, opta saggiamente per un'evoluzione della vicenda che si smarca dall'altra e diverge sotto diversi aspetti. Scelta sensata, apprezzabile. Ma resta palese che siano entrambi l'adattamento della stessa storia (di cui esistono anche due produzioni cinesi, ancor meno meritevoli).In conclusione, non sconsiglio nessuno dei due ma, nell'ordine, sicuramente il remake giapponese si posiziona dietro a quello coreano. Se la tipologia di drama piace, bene vedere entrambe le versioni, se il genere non è già tra i preferiti e ci si limita a una visione, meglio allora quella del 2024.
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