“Would You Marry Me?” started off strong — light-hearted, fun, and engaging. The early episodes gave the impression of a refreshing rom-com with a quirky setup. But the moment Yo Meri’s real husband, Wonju, returned, the entire tone of the drama shifted — and not in a good way.
The storyline suddenly became childish. Very serious issues like financial fraud and adultery were sugar-coated as if they were minor inconveniences. The show kept pushing the idea that everything could be brushed aside simply by slapping “defamation law” on it. Instead of addressing the actual wrongdoing, the drama used defamation as a shield to silence the truth, which unintentionally highlighted how easily truth can be suppressed in Korea using these laws.
It even showed how a private law firm could practically control someone’s life — seizing property, restricting speech, and overriding basic rights. Whether intended or not, it painted a pretty bleak picture of how little freedom of speech seems to exist in that legal environment.
Oddly enough, the romance between the main leads lacked spark. Most of the time they felt more like siblings than lovers, with zero passionate chemistry.
The real saving grace of the show was the doctor and CEO couple. Their relationship felt far more genuine, mature, and emotionally compelling. Their scenes had actual passion, warmth, and tension — the kind the lead couple desperately lacked.
Overall, the drama had potential and began extremely well, but it stumbled once the plot tried to balance serious crimes with a soft rom-com tone. The secondary couple ended up being the only emotionally satisfying part of the entire story.
The storyline suddenly became childish. Very serious issues like financial fraud and adultery were sugar-coated as if they were minor inconveniences. The show kept pushing the idea that everything could be brushed aside simply by slapping “defamation law” on it. Instead of addressing the actual wrongdoing, the drama used defamation as a shield to silence the truth, which unintentionally highlighted how easily truth can be suppressed in Korea using these laws.
It even showed how a private law firm could practically control someone’s life — seizing property, restricting speech, and overriding basic rights. Whether intended or not, it painted a pretty bleak picture of how little freedom of speech seems to exist in that legal environment.
Oddly enough, the romance between the main leads lacked spark. Most of the time they felt more like siblings than lovers, with zero passionate chemistry.
The real saving grace of the show was the doctor and CEO couple. Their relationship felt far more genuine, mature, and emotionally compelling. Their scenes had actual passion, warmth, and tension — the kind the lead couple desperately lacked.
Overall, the drama had potential and began extremely well, but it stumbled once the plot tried to balance serious crimes with a soft rom-com tone. The secondary couple ended up being the only emotionally satisfying part of the entire story.
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