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The story could have done without the jealous stepmother angle
I loved the cast and romance bit of the story. Seo Do Guk is another green flag of a character we got to see this year. He was always looking out for Yi Joo even when she didn't really notice his actions and was drowning in grief. His support through it all made her pull through all the horrible things she went through.Yi Joo's adopted mother was in a class herself. In the beginning, she was psychopath who decided to toy with her adopted daughter's feelings and later took her life. That was enough, they didn't need to make Yi Joo biological daughter of Jeon Noh Min (adopted father), it was too cliche. That guy got an redemption arc, he purposefully neglected the abuse Yi Joo was put through all these years and then had the guts to deny that Yi Joo was his daughter even when she brought him the proof. The point is he stood by, the bystanders of the abuse make it harder for the victim to trust anyone, a point they failed to focus on.
Yoo Se Hyeok, the ex husband was garbage, like Yi Joo rightfully said. His wife was lying in the hospital bed about to die and he couldn't muster up an ounce of feeling. At the time, all he cared about was his crush on a women who had zero morals. His character was honestly very disgusting . Him begging Yi Joo to forgive him on knees was not even that deep because it lacked sincerity and someone who only apologizes because they are in deep shit.
Saying that, all of these actors did a great job in portraying the characters. I had expected a bit more from Do Guk's grandma ad sister since the cousin made them out to be such difficult characters but his mother made up for that personality. I'm just glad that Yi Joo got her happy ending, she deserved it.
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A throwback to the era of Stairway to Heaven
A total throwback to the era of Stairway to Heaven and early Korean dramas, which makes it a deliciously guilty pleasure. Everything about this revenge drama is way over the top. The bad guys are so bad you want to strangle them and the good guys are so adorable you want to pinch their cheeks. There are orphans, lost memories, murders, return from the dead, fake relatives, 2nd wives, step sibling rivalries, chaebols, bad guys who ultimately redeem themselves, bad guys who get what they deserve, and lots of other craziness that is only found in kdramas. This is not great literature come to life. This is ridiculousness in its full kdrama glory. Thumbs up!Was this review helpful to you?
Personal view
So I read the webtoon before I watched this show, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well it was done. However some parts seemed a little rushed to me, even so, I can't complain, I absolutely loved it and would definitely watch it againI really loved how they did it after the webtoon, but still added their own spices. I love time traveling and revenge so putting these together is something that i would absolutely watch.
If you're a fan of time traveling and amazing revenge, I really recommend you to watch Perfect Marriage Revenge.
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Super engaging, very well written drama
Highlights:- the plot was very well thought out, it was fast paced from beginning to end, it wasn't completely obvious, it layers, emotional charge and depth.
- the acting was very good, some mean characters were freaking impressive in their capacity to make you hate them.
- the main couple was cute, even though the romance development came second to the overall suspense/revenge plot.
Could be better:
- the only thing which stopped me from giving this a 10 was the way they decided to handle the adoption arc. I was disappointed that, even though the script seemed to want to bring forth the need to let go of some bizarrely old-fashioned views on the topic in that society, I think the message kinda fell through with some of the revelations made as the drama evolved.
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Comparison to the webtoon
THE STORY IS EPIC, BUT PLEASE READ THE WEBTOON INSTEAD!!!Becaud it before, I really cannot be objective about this. So you can give this drama a shot, but if you are interested in it and you also read webtoon, read rease I reather the webtoon. The drama version is not better.
For starters, I've read the webtoon first, I've been a big fan of that, . So just the fact, that I missed this drama airing and complety being unaware of it existing just states a lot about this drama.
Overall I was disappointed. I feel like the whole plot was rushed and they left out or changed lot of important parts and also my favourite scene. It looked like they had a very tight budget for the drama. From the second-teer actors, to the music or the lenght, but most importantly what irritated me the most was the way they filmed it. How to explain it...The angles and also the music didint really emphatised with what is happening o the screen. In other dramas whan some drama is happening they magnify it and make sure it leave an impact on the viewer. But her it just wasnt really happening so it just make the story look really bland.
The actors played it really well, its not supposed to be hate against them, but its just me, being let down. I had high expectations for this drama and I'm mad becouse it looks like it was made to not be the mainstream drama on purpuse.
I give this drama over all rating 9, but only because I dont want to degrading the story from the webtoon.
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it's basically the glory but much worse
You can watch it but honestly it is a waste of time. I would have more fun rewatching true beauty for the 6th time. Great idea but the way its done is just painful to watch. Boring, everything happens to fast. At the end I felt more sorry for the villains than the main lead. The idea of seeing main female character change from the people pleaser to girl boss is cool but they did it very poorly. Also in first eps main mc says that he have seen her before and his worker says the same yet this is never brought up again. please font watch thisWas this review helpful to you?
Insanely dramatic
In a way the drama reminded me of 2016 kdramas where theres a LOT of twist, and I liked it. I didn’t read the webtoon so this is entirely just on the drama.Story isnt very new but it was enjoyable.
Acting from the cast was very subpar imo, Jung Yoo Min carried it heavily for me. Lee Minyoung cannot act but its the type of cannot act that adds a lot of comedic value so it doesn’t ruin the drama.
The leads have great chemistry despite Sunghoon mostly beingly consistent with his limited facial expressions lol but paired with Jung Yoomin they made it fantastic!
The side plot of the power battle adds flair to the drama as both parties are rich so it was moreso a battle of morals than anything which I liked.
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Perfecly imperfect for me
I enjoyed the drama! The story with it's twist and turns were very generic ; but surprisingly, it perfectly blended. It was obvious that it has limited budget, but they did a very good job. Acting wise, with the support of the veteran actors for the main couple, delivered well. I haven't finished reading the Manhwa, but I noticed that they changed a lot of things, mainly to incorporate it all in a 12 episode drama. But, still it is a well-adapted drama. It was a worth it to watch the drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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Chica buena maltratada que tras morir tiene la decisión de vengarse de todos y estoy de acuerdo.
Este es el primer kdrama que ví de estos en dónde la protagonista tras morir decide vengarse, me encanta la venganza en los kdramas porque muchas veces son demasiado buenas. La última serie que ví de venganza fue The Glory así que necesitaba seguir con ese ritmo.Perfect Marriage Revenge me gustó, se que es una adaptación de un webtoon que no he leído pero me pareció súper interesante desde el principio, estuve semana tras semana esperando cada capítulo y en cada uno había algo que me hacía seguir viendo y esperando.
El final está bien, aunque no es de mis favoritos, todo final que termine con los protagonistas teniendo hijos como si eso fuera la unica opción que tienen para ser completamente felices tras todo lo que pasaron me es abzurdo, pero como la protagonista durante toda la temporada siempre recalca la falta de "familia" en su vida, tiene algo de sentido en su final.
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One issue and a spoiler in the story is the steamy scene between the leads could have been directed well. The intentional or unintentional non consensual bed scene was an extremely uncomfortable watch. It’s 2023 and forceful initiation of physical contact really needs to end.
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A Rollercoaster Ride: Fast-Paced Daytime Drama
I wasn't planning to watch this as overly dramatic daytime soaps are not my cup of tea. But with its rave reviews, curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to give it a try.This drama may have its flaws, but it excels in delivering a fast-paced, intense, and captivating experience. Essentially a low-budget, daytime soap opera-style revenge drama, it stands out due to its brisk pacing and constant plot twists. The story moves swiftly, resolving conflicts quickly and keeping viewers eager for more. While some parts are absurd and defy logic, the rapid pace often leads viewers to overlook these faults.
The acting is inconsistent. Sung Hoon's unusually low-pitched voice feels unnatural, and both Jung Yoo Min and Lee Min Young, who plays her stepmother, often stare directly into the camera with overly wide eyes.
At the end of the day, this drama is not going to win any awards and has limited rewatch value for me at least. But it was a fun and satisfying watch, and you have to put away your logical lens to fully enjoy it.
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Enjoyable ride
All in all this is a perfectly fine drama. Well thought out plot that is mostly well executed with characters you can root for and villians you can hate. Beautifully shot and styled with stunning cast. A story about a woman who is given a second chance to go back and change her life a year before her death so she chooses to make those responsible pay and finds a man that is willing to help her do just that.I have nothing bad to say about this drama. I enjoyed watching it and was fairly happy with the progression and conclusion of the story. I liked the main characters and felt like for many of them their motives were understandable and rooted in a believable way. Greed is one of humans most toxic traits and it will make some people do anything. Yi Joo's personality was also believable with her trauma clouding some of her actions in a way that makes sense and isn't as frustrating as I have seen done in other dramas.
My one complaint would only be that my curiosity about the ending for the villains was not completely fulfilled but they did at least give you a shadow of an answer. This is a fine drama. Not mind blowing or one of a kind but an enjoyable way to pass the time.
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