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A dose of reality: It takes hard work to maintain a Happy Marriage
I finished watching this drama, and I still don’t know why it’s called “1122 Ii Fuufu”. So I went to my best friend Google and they told me “11-22” can be read phonetically as “ii fuufu” which means “good married couple”. Mystery solved! I also asked my best friend the meaning/flower language of Cape Jasmine and it is Purity and Love.
I had this drama on my PTW for a while but I had to wait to be in the right mood to watch, as the topic of infidelity is quite prevalent in Japanese dramas, and watching too many will overload my brain. After a little fasting on infidelity drama, I finally watched it.
What I like:
It’s really hard to not hate flawed characters sometimes who make decisions that you don’t agree with. In “1122 Ii Fuufu”, all the characters are flawed and they made questionable choices given their circumstances. Surprisingly, I empathize with all of them and actually like the characters to a certain extent. I do not agree or condone their actions, but I can see why. Well, even if one of them is a piece of shit (well, they call themselves that in the drama, not me…LOL), or one is irresponsible and refuses to face reality. No matter what your reasoning is, cheating is never the right thing to do. I appreciate this drama showing how complicated these relationships could be. Real life marriage takes a lot of effort, especially when you have been married for a while, or put in a difficult situation because of your family members. The stress, the disappointment and the lack of energy and time, can all contribute to an unhappy marriage.
What I have mixed feelings:
For one, I was quite surprised at the ending. I thought the opposite would be the end game. But given how the main leads are somewhat uncertain on how they feel or a little wishy-washy throughout the drama, I can understand the ending. I’m just surprised and thought it was somewhat unrealistic. Another unrealistic part is the tiny little development on Rei, the cute, handsome boy. I don’t want to spoil it, but he should remain professional. Lastly, my main criticism is on the execution. The drama is very dialog-heavy and slow paced, especially in the last 3 episodes. I don’t know how, but I wish there’s a way to tell the same story but in a more interesting way. All the conversations between the couples are meaningful and are important, but requires a lot of attention to not feel bored.
Would I recommend “1122 Ii Fuufu”? Yes but only to those who are mature enough to deal with the harsh realities and the not-so-pretty side of marriage. This is not a fluffy romance. This is about flawed characters who make decisions you don’t agree with. If you are up for a dose of reality, the acting is excellent and the complicated feelings and mess are interesting. This drama definitely deserves a higher rating than the current 7.3.
Completed: 3/10/2025 - Review #553
I had this drama on my PTW for a while but I had to wait to be in the right mood to watch, as the topic of infidelity is quite prevalent in Japanese dramas, and watching too many will overload my brain. After a little fasting on infidelity drama, I finally watched it.
What I like:
It’s really hard to not hate flawed characters sometimes who make decisions that you don’t agree with. In “1122 Ii Fuufu”, all the characters are flawed and they made questionable choices given their circumstances. Surprisingly, I empathize with all of them and actually like the characters to a certain extent. I do not agree or condone their actions, but I can see why. Well, even if one of them is a piece of shit (well, they call themselves that in the drama, not me…LOL), or one is irresponsible and refuses to face reality. No matter what your reasoning is, cheating is never the right thing to do. I appreciate this drama showing how complicated these relationships could be. Real life marriage takes a lot of effort, especially when you have been married for a while, or put in a difficult situation because of your family members. The stress, the disappointment and the lack of energy and time, can all contribute to an unhappy marriage.
What I have mixed feelings:
For one, I was quite surprised at the ending. I thought the opposite would be the end game. But given how the main leads are somewhat uncertain on how they feel or a little wishy-washy throughout the drama, I can understand the ending. I’m just surprised and thought it was somewhat unrealistic. Another unrealistic part is the tiny little development on Rei, the cute, handsome boy. I don’t want to spoil it, but he should remain professional. Lastly, my main criticism is on the execution. The drama is very dialog-heavy and slow paced, especially in the last 3 episodes. I don’t know how, but I wish there’s a way to tell the same story but in a more interesting way. All the conversations between the couples are meaningful and are important, but requires a lot of attention to not feel bored.
Would I recommend “1122 Ii Fuufu”? Yes but only to those who are mature enough to deal with the harsh realities and the not-so-pretty side of marriage. This is not a fluffy romance. This is about flawed characters who make decisions you don’t agree with. If you are up for a dose of reality, the acting is excellent and the complicated feelings and mess are interesting. This drama definitely deserves a higher rating than the current 7.3.
Completed: 3/10/2025 - Review #553
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