Perfect Marriage Revenge (2023)

Revenge best accomplished with a loving partner

I watched this drama because GOT7's Youngjae said he enjoyed this series. I LOVE Perfect Marriage Revenge! Story seems like elevated version of Harlequin / Mills & Boon novella (hey some of the novellas are well written).

Highly recommended if you're seeking a kdrama that has revenge, contract marriage, loving male lead, mature relationship, twisted family drama.

What I like:
1) Romance - Sizzling chemistry between Sung Hoon & Yoo Min with right balance of push & pull. Their romance is believable and geared towards more mature side. It's very rare to see male lead who has empathy & is emotionally invested in relationship from the start.
2) Writing - Honestly I didn't like episode 1 because Yi-joo was a doormat. However my opinion changed in Episode 2 when she decided to take control of her fate and take revenge over those who had done her wrong. This series is like a soap opera but with its fast-pacing, I never felt bored or annoyed. I also sensed a true partnership between female lead Yi-joo and male lead Du Gok right from episode 2.
3) Male lead characterisation - I couldn't read Du Gok's character in earlier episodes. He seemed to willing to help Yi-joo but what's in it for him? However, episode 6 is when my opinion changed. Du Gok showed different sides: cheekiness, empathy, affection & attraction. That confession was emotionally and physically charged, wow.
4) Supporting cast - I like Yi-joo's best friend, Du Gok's mother, grandmother and sister.
5) Yi-joo characterisation - I like her character development. She was a doormat at the start, then became vengeful but once she found an ally/partner who believes in her, she realises what's important to her and changed her mindset. She still got her revenge. I'm happy with the decision she made for her family's company because it breaks this chaebol/management must be from family cycle.
6) The ending - I like the final episode especially when it started with Yi-joo and Du Gok forgoing their concerns about the countdown and lived life as normal instead of being overly cautious. I like how the series is concluded at the end.

What I dislike:
1) Lee Min-young and Ji-hee are insufferable. Hate them so much.
2) I would have liked more sensual moments between Yi-joo and Do Guk after episode 6 because I don't know if she genuinely liked Du Gok after episode 6 and before being questioned by his grandmother.

Favourite scene
When Yi-joo and Du-gok went on vacation in episode 6. Bed room scenes - both nights. I giggled then cried because that confession was heartfelt.

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Solid time travel makjang

Well, this was great! Same concept as Marry My Husband but so much better written and acted: can you imagine an actress who can actually move her face? Sorry, but MMH was ruined by the lack of expression on Park Min Young's artificial face!

The story follows YiJoo as she comes to finally accept that her family never loved her. She gets into an accident and is offered a redo: she's sent one year back and as she struggles with the realization, she also decides not to be a doormat anymore and kicks the festering wasp nest that is her family, with all her might. Secrets and lies keep coming out as she shakes everyone up.

This was a solid little makjang, excellent writing without obvious plotholes. I liked the FL because she was strong and smart and never really wavered. Her husband was there to help her but she was leading the game. The evil characters were the usual makjang baddies: awful stepmother, greedy resentful brother....They keep trying to kill the FL but, of course, the more they try the more they fail and end up in prison. What else?!?

The FL is supposed to be an artist, a painter. But she apparently paints in two different styles: extremely ugly hyperrealism and the beautiful symbolism (I guess...).

The PPLs were in your face (made me think of The King:Eternal Monarch) and too many too cringy for anyone's liking!!! A bit of subtlety would have been nice!

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Perfect Revenge Series

This is if The Glory, Eve and Reborn Rich all had a threesome and had a baby.

If you want to watch a series that is full of satisfying revenge, smart characters and a strong female lead, this is for you. Absolutely a gem. With the perfect 12 episodes, it started out with a bang and ended with a bang. Nothing dragged and no fillers. Just badass revenge with satisfying ending.

Minor spoilers ahead:

I love that the FL started out weak but that shit ended real quick the moment she was given a second chance in life. She came back and literally served all the villains their dues plus more. I love that there isn’t much angst since the characters are all smart and the leads communicate! Yes! They communicate! She’s like, let’s get married and fuck shit up! He’s like, yea babe, I’m in. Then they plot with one another to take down the bad bitches. Insane!

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Damsel in distress who apparently knows revenge

"My whole life was put in front of me like an album and I did not have even one memory I wanted to hold on to. I am going to change that ! "

I am writing this review without watching the end because I wanted it to be about how I enjoyed and not about how it ended.
To me this genre is not one I frequently visit. I just started it because my curiosity got the better of me and then oppa being oppa you just start with one and then - just one more ep and I'll sleep ...just one more and here we are.

Let me first brief you about the not so unique revenge plot - so we have a damsel in distress who gets a chance to turn back into time and redefine who she is to not just herself but the world. She is aided by our prince who apparently is head over heels for her- for no good reason but I guess we'll all just nevermind that. lol

So the plot is pretty simple our FL is the ideal for all the wives who have been cheated on - with a fantasy twist.
(to spoil the fantasy twist is ML's role model ... epitome of goodness "chaebol family" lol)

what I like about this show is that it has a pace and quite bravely answers all the questions it puts forward and a great cast that performs steadily well throughout the journey.

There's a lot this show offers - A FL willing to change. Yes this good girl all her life now wants revenge and she knows what it means.
A chaebol family that you wish to be a part of . - I just love how ML'S mother reacts to the news everytime - watch out if you are yet to visit the show.
A paced revenge with all the answers. And a couple that shine on the screen with no annoying or screen time wasting side characters.!

OVERALL THIS WAS A VERY ENGAGING WATCH !
I love how everything is crafted between small moments and how everything is given a reason. I know that this show is not a new storyline but it has a new execution a great one. The chemistry stands out and so do the dialogues. The relations stand out and so does the drama. I hope you all try it once...to me this was a worth watch even tho the production is small it does not have a lot of runtime but the show does well in terms of what it has to offer. It does not mean to stand apart in terms of bringing something new to dramaland. IT JUST WANTS TO BE A GREAT ORDINARY DRAMA and it did try it's best!

since this was the first time I went through this type of a drama I made notes of how I felt after every ep.
@1 - The FL SUCKS ! - get her a brain!
@2 and @3- I like how this is going! She's been hurt and now she will lead the hunt. THE CHEMISTRYYYY UFFF!
This is a dreamy revenge in all aspects possible lol.
Could the ML be anymore sweet ? omfg they both just ..awww ufff oh yay !
@4 - We know what is going on but do we...this is going predictable is it really just this.
@5- I love how she tries to be an example and in the process gets herself destroyed as i may put due to lack of words... she looks like a brave warrior paving a new way of looking at things !
@6 and @7 - I knew no one dies in dramaland lol ...eps were just sweet and heart warming !
@8 and @9 - At least listen to her ...omfg you all be literally trusting the wrong people blindly ...like wtf !
@10 - it's not time yet ...so we don't have to worry lol ....idk i am just guessing ..the 2 eps won't be ml plotting revenge they can't be right !
@11- She lied as well come on ...but i get it she's been lied all her life I don't want to blame her but she lied as well ...you both just sort it out. A relationship takes two !!!!
oh hello why can't you come ..why call him ....aaaaa not this pls this is too cliche !!!
@12 - They have it too easy. I am happy with how the drama went. But the climax ...I would have preferred more intense!

WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER -
I wasn't enraged anytime throughout ...I'd have liked that !
the character development arc for FL could have been better.- she still has a long way to go
the villains could have had brain. it was too one sided!
the ex bf arc....like legit ...the hell .
the romance could have been a side plot, here it seems like the main plot.
IDK why he loves her ....but I hope i did.

MY FAV SECTION - DIALOGUES !!!
This show has some amazing writing - i love a lot of lines ...imma drop a few here -

"I had to go through all of that for no reason ! "
"What kind of home one grows up in determines who they are. "
"This is unlike you .
- you don't get to decide what being myself is."
" you look like this is the last time, like someone trying to get the most out of it. "
"you work hard at everything. When I see you I want to cheer you on. "
"Being normal is the hardest thing for me.
I've never lived like that before. I never will."
"use me as much as you want. coming from you I'll take it all. "

To conclude I loved my time feeling everything around this drama and liked all it had to offer. It does deserve a spot in your watchlist for it is exactly what it claims to be - an extraordinary everyday watch!

thank you for reading !

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Dramatic in the way that webtoons always are

The premise of this show is interesting: mistreated girl gets a second chance at life and revenge. Even if I hadn’t already found out this was based on a webtoon, I would’ve figured it out eventually. The plot twists and hard to believe coincidences would’ve spelled it out for me.

The acting is pretty good. There are a few points where the adoptive mother and daughter dipped into melodrama. There were also a few times where people just behaved strangely like slapping others or throwing drinks which felt more like children throwing tantrums more than adult behavior.

There were a ton of plot points that were just impossible to believe. Also many points where the bad guys used the press to villainize others and I couldn’t understand why the public opinion was so nonsensical. Also, there were some pretty dramatic accusations and a general lack of reaction to them. So, I’m a little confused at the directional choices.

Also, the end of the revenge plot was a little anticlimactic in my opinion. I just wanted it to hit a little bit harder.

Simply put, this is a melodramatic soapy show and if you like revenge shows, you’ll probably get something out of it. If you’re expecting something closer to Penthouse or The Glory where the plot seemed a lot more intricately planned (at least, s1 &2 of Penthouse), you’re going to be a little disappointed. However, it’s the best Viki original I’ve seen thus far.

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Boring

I found this drama really boring and uninspiring. Things keep on happening all the time, new drama and new revelations, but theres no substance to them or the reactions that follow because its so constant that it leaves no breathing room for getting to know the characters. I have seen some people praising this aspect of the drama because it cuts out the fluff, but theres really no reason to root for anyone in this drama without the fluff or buildup.

Besides that, the acting is just not good. I would say two people, thankfully including the fl, Jung Yoo Min does a good job acting-wise. Almost everyone else either overacts (Its supposed to be dramatic, I know, but it was too much even then) or underacts and speak like they are just straight up reading off the script with 0 conviction.

Overall, not a good watch, would not recommend it.

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fabulous drama

This is one of the best Dramas I have watched this year. The Story was fabuous. I am not into Revenge Dramas but I am so glad I watched this one. The firste Episode was enough to hook me. Great Story Wonderful actors and really satisfying outcome. The Male lead is still excellent and gorgeous. The female lead was truly amazing. Overall I recommend this . 12 Episodes was plenty. I cannot for the life of me understand why any one would take the time to leave a nasty Review. It spoils it for others and demeans the effort made by everyone involved in the process. So if you don't ike something don't waste your time spoiling it for everyone else. Keep quiet. No one cares .

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Assista e tire suas conclusões.

Eu comecei esse dorama quando tava lançando mas os primeiros episódios eu achei tão chato que dropei, essa semana comecei dnv pulando os episódios que tinha assistido. Assim, talvez por que eu leio muito webtoon eu achei tudo a mesma coisa , mesmo enredo meio arrastado em algumas partes... Os episódios finais eu achei meio "meh" pra falar a verdade. Em geral, acho que você tem de assistir pra saber se é do seu gosto ou não. Não é um dorama ruim só sinto que falta alguma coisa. Dou 8.0/10.0, não acho que é um dorama que reassistirei, talvez daqui a alguns anos eu dê uma nova chance e mude de perspectiva sobre este drama.

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WATCH IT OR NOT?!!?

mhmm I'll keep it short.

This short MAKJANG was actually quite entertaining and extremely surprising at times lol. The main theme here was definetly revenge and done correctly. Considering it was my first makjang experience that I can think of it was definitely a 10/10 in that sense.

I thought it was gonna have a sad ending or something boring or they are just gonna leave a cliffhanger but the ending was actually quite appropriate and fitting.

This was definitely a good drama and worth binging if you got time as each and every episode was great and had quite a few plot twists, I knew it was gonna be over the top being a makjang was so it was totally fine and made it quite entertaining and even funny at times.

I would recommend this for sure for people looking for a good drama to watch quickly and the romance in this was more of in little bursts and it was more plot orientated on the "Cinderella gone rouge" aspect.

Well that's it for this short review, hope it was helpful.

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Awesome ?

Firstly I would like to apologize to whoever is reading this I know this is way to long. the system was letting me submit until I reached the word let so 😞.(I hope you read it till the end). THANK YOU! 😊

I absolutely adored this drama! It not only entertained me, but it also allowed me to relive cherished memories from the past. The manga that inspired this drama was truly remarkable, and I couldn't help but dive into its pages. It served as a beautiful reminder of bygone days. The performances of the female and male leads were nothing short of extraordinary. Their acting provess truly shone through, capturing the essence of their characters with such authenticity and depth. It was a delight to witness their talent unfold on the screen, leaving me in awe of their abilities. I understand that this message might not reach many people, but I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend this drama. It resonated with me on a profound level, offering solace and strength during even the most difficult times. The story's portrayal of familial challenges, where one's own family becomes an adversary, struck a chord within me. It reminded me that, no matter the circumstances, one can find the courage to persevere.If you're looking for a captivating drama that will touch your heart and leave a lasting impression, this is it. Trust me, it's worth every minute of your time. And for those who are interested, I'm more than happy to share the name of the manga. Just leave a reply, and I'll gladly provide it to you. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy this drama as much as I did. It has the power to uplift and inspire, reminding us of the strength we possess even in the face of adversity. So, grab some popcorn, sit back, and embark on this incredible journey. And remember, if you're interested in exploring the manga that inspired it all, just let me know. Happy viewing!

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