This drama is simply excellent. I think Familiar Wife hits that sweet spot between fantastical romance and relatable reality. Despite the large role played by elements like 'destiny', Familiar Wife never fails to feel like an everyman's story, one that everyone can see themselves be a part of. This drama had so many applicable life lessons and such larger than life characters, it was a complete joy to watch them. Familiar Wife requires a slightly mature and forgiving audience, because these characters are flawed, not unlike real humans. They make mistakes, learn, and make more mistakes - and that's how life works.
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if we could all go back in time and solve our errors in love... comedy, drama and great acting.
GaBerlinn6 October 2020
My second K-drama with Seong Ju after 'kill me, heal me'. I really thought he was more for comedy, fun, but in this show he shows a deeper performance. This is a more mature romance, with ups and downs and the time travel part. I love the fantasy condiment in k-dramas, so I enjoyed this very much. I enjoyed watching this in 3-4 days, and the last 5 episodes all the afternoon in a free day. All the actors are great and when you finish watching, they became your friends too. You know how they will react, because of the true performances, script and direction. I have a pleasant smile after watching the last episode. I hope you too :)
(Check my list 'Favourite Korean Dramas / Comedies')
So underrated
fatimakamil12 June 2022
No idea why it got all the negativity but for me it was deep and sad and funny. You knew the places where the male lead is being an ass but you are still rooting for him because the actor is very convincing. The main couple's chemistry is beyond amazing. The second lead is cute too. What more do you want??!! The events that were happening kept me interested up until the end. But it would have been so much better if the male lead could go back to the previous version of his wife and make things better for themselves and clean the mess they created. Anyways I can't stress enough on the acting ability of ji sung...no other actor could have pulled this off.
Great lead actors, good plot, good investment of your time
wmueller-3189516 August 2019
To all divorced men: if you could go back in time before you met your ex and avoid starting that il-fated relationship, would you do it? And what if you encountered said ex later in your new reality and found her to be vibrant, beautiful, vital, and exciting - the epitome of that woman you thought you were marrying earlier in your first life - what would you do? Would you leave her alone? Would you try to strike up a new relationship and avoid the problems you perhaps caused in the old reality? What if, by some rift in the space-time continuum, your paths crossed and she came on to you? Would you spurn her? Would you feel some sense of responsibility and watch out for her? Would you tell her you two are not meant to be?
These are the questions Cha Joo-Hyuk (Ji Seong) must wrestle with when he chooses to go back in time and erase the marriage he had with Seo Woo-Jin (Han Ji Min). The moral of the story is best summed up by Seo Woo Jin when she responds to Cha Joo-Hyuk's confession: "There are no one-sided relationships." Couples should give each other second chances and try to make the best of things.
Some reviewers complained that the plot got boring after episode 12, which admittedly is the emotional peak of the series. I don't think they quite got the gist of the last four episodes, wherein the two go back in time once more, only this time at Seo Woo-Jin's behest. Now Cha Joo-Hyuk is really in a bind. He knows that, without him, Seo Woo-Jin has a great life, even though she feels something is missing. Should he take the safe route and keep her away or let her back in, take the chance and try to do better?
I recently saw One Spring Night with Han Ji Min and really liked her craft. I searched for other dramas with her in it and found this one which is even better (heads up Netflix). IMHO she is a top shelf Korean female actor and she acquits herself nicely in this series.
I had never seen Ji Seong before but I am very impressed with his acting. I will keep an eye out for more of his work.
If you like K-dramas, Familiar Wife will be a good investment of your time.
These are the questions Cha Joo-Hyuk (Ji Seong) must wrestle with when he chooses to go back in time and erase the marriage he had with Seo Woo-Jin (Han Ji Min). The moral of the story is best summed up by Seo Woo Jin when she responds to Cha Joo-Hyuk's confession: "There are no one-sided relationships." Couples should give each other second chances and try to make the best of things.
Some reviewers complained that the plot got boring after episode 12, which admittedly is the emotional peak of the series. I don't think they quite got the gist of the last four episodes, wherein the two go back in time once more, only this time at Seo Woo-Jin's behest. Now Cha Joo-Hyuk is really in a bind. He knows that, without him, Seo Woo-Jin has a great life, even though she feels something is missing. Should he take the safe route and keep her away or let her back in, take the chance and try to do better?
I recently saw One Spring Night with Han Ji Min and really liked her craft. I searched for other dramas with her in it and found this one which is even better (heads up Netflix). IMHO she is a top shelf Korean female actor and she acquits herself nicely in this series.
I had never seen Ji Seong before but I am very impressed with his acting. I will keep an eye out for more of his work.
If you like K-dramas, Familiar Wife will be a good investment of your time.
Very Underrated
THines0126 October 2020
What an underrated show! I stumbled across it by accident, and watched the first (and only?) season over the weekend.
Certain pieces were quirky, corny, slow, and forced, but were necessary for the conclusion. The sci-fi aspect to the show really hit home when they realized they had choices.
The casting was PERFECT -- and I cannot stress that enough.
This is a message to all divorced people, or anyone with questions about their choices. You don't need to disrupt your entire timeline to make better choices concerning your attitude and relationship RIGHT NOW.
I LOVED THIS SHOW. Please don't create a sequel. It is perfect as-is.
Certain pieces were quirky, corny, slow, and forced, but were necessary for the conclusion. The sci-fi aspect to the show really hit home when they realized they had choices.
The casting was PERFECT -- and I cannot stress that enough.
This is a message to all divorced people, or anyone with questions about their choices. You don't need to disrupt your entire timeline to make better choices concerning your attitude and relationship RIGHT NOW.
I LOVED THIS SHOW. Please don't create a sequel. It is perfect as-is.
I love Discovery of Love much more
madbird-612437 September 2018
Good husband makes a nicer wife. This drama let husbands make reflection on their attitude of treating of their wives and family. Lacking of care and concern ruins the family. Jusung is such a husband. However he is given a second life to experience a marriage with another wife, a dream girl he is always thinking of, but then find out that the original wife is actually his best choice. The story is itself quite meaningful.
This drama makes me think of Discovery of love, which is another relationship drama to let men reflect how a man should care for his girlfriend. That is a great drama. Out of more than 50 kdrama i have watched, it is my favourite and i will give a full score of 10.
I watched Discovery of love long time ago. The two dramas have a similar theme and similar message to bring out. But to me, i find Discovery of love excel Familiar wife.
I think the problem lies in the 2nd female lead of Familiar wife. In language of my place, her character is only one dimensional, that is, she is made the villian of the drama and is bad without a reason. A spoiled wealthy girl who does not care about her motherinlaw and develops an extramarital relationship with a guy younger than her. In the love square, clearly she is made the culprit and the one to be blamed for breaking of relationship. She is kind of like the witch in Snow White, shouldering all the blame. She is a simple solution for the writer to bring out the divorce.
Besides, the writer rely on a time travel to the past to let jisung come to understand what is wrong with him. Time travel is a convenient means to bring out regret of jisung
In Discovery of love, there exists also a love square. But no single side is totally wrong. In fact, they are all decent persons. The 2nd male lead meets his child sweet heart again and therefore shaking his relationship with the lead actress. On the other hand, the male lead come to work with the female lead. He begins to treasure his past love with the female lead out of jealousy. He has a deeper understanding of her through constant contact and finally revive their love. The storyline is much more intricate and resemble the complexity of the true world. As some commentary say, it is a realistic drama, with a plot not easy to write.
In the coming epd jisung will tell the truth to female lead about their marriage in his first life. Hope that the climax is yet to come.
This drama makes me think of Discovery of love, which is another relationship drama to let men reflect how a man should care for his girlfriend. That is a great drama. Out of more than 50 kdrama i have watched, it is my favourite and i will give a full score of 10.
I watched Discovery of love long time ago. The two dramas have a similar theme and similar message to bring out. But to me, i find Discovery of love excel Familiar wife.
I think the problem lies in the 2nd female lead of Familiar wife. In language of my place, her character is only one dimensional, that is, she is made the villian of the drama and is bad without a reason. A spoiled wealthy girl who does not care about her motherinlaw and develops an extramarital relationship with a guy younger than her. In the love square, clearly she is made the culprit and the one to be blamed for breaking of relationship. She is kind of like the witch in Snow White, shouldering all the blame. She is a simple solution for the writer to bring out the divorce.
Besides, the writer rely on a time travel to the past to let jisung come to understand what is wrong with him. Time travel is a convenient means to bring out regret of jisung
In Discovery of love, there exists also a love square. But no single side is totally wrong. In fact, they are all decent persons. The 2nd male lead meets his child sweet heart again and therefore shaking his relationship with the lead actress. On the other hand, the male lead come to work with the female lead. He begins to treasure his past love with the female lead out of jealousy. He has a deeper understanding of her through constant contact and finally revive their love. The storyline is much more intricate and resemble the complexity of the true world. As some commentary say, it is a realistic drama, with a plot not easy to write.
In the coming epd jisung will tell the truth to female lead about their marriage in his first life. Hope that the climax is yet to come.
Stellar ensemble acting and lead actors are superb in unique and thoughtful Kdrama on marriage
mizmlyn15 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This is a definite repeater. It's a unique, thoughtful, and mature look at alternative possibilities to a marriage spiraling out of control from a teen-turned-abusive wife, to a different marriage under better economic circumstances that is too good to be true. The scenarios of marriage stress and bliss are aptly chosen. (The play station scene is painful.) The lead actress's character development of the annoying, clingy but innocent teen/abusive wife in one universe and then appearing as a smart, assertive, no b-s, single career woman in an alternate universe includes her consistency in personality traits when while dating her "husband" in a third alternate universe she mercilessly teases him just like she did as a teen. The lead actor plays the "everyday salary man," no one special other than being married to an heiress. What's ironic is that he is demonstrating the lack of attention towards his second wife as he did his first marriage. His range of facial expression and the editing to capture the nuance of emotions are inspiring. His piercing gaze whenever he now listens to his "first wife," Ji Woo-Jin, when before he dropped his gaze and made excuses and that apology to his "first wife" are priceless.
I disagree that the last four episodes are superfluous. I think it added a lot to the development of the characters where the context changes (although the systemic brutality of capitalism remains ever present but unacknowledged.) Ji Woo-Jin is active while Cha Joo-Huyk is passive in their personalities. Why should Cha Joo-Huyk be the only one to experience it when she is dissatisfied with the results. True to her personality she took charge and went back to find him and save their marriage.
I disagree that the last four episodes are superfluous. I think it added a lot to the development of the characters where the context changes (although the systemic brutality of capitalism remains ever present but unacknowledged.) Ji Woo-Jin is active while Cha Joo-Huyk is passive in their personalities. Why should Cha Joo-Huyk be the only one to experience it when she is dissatisfied with the results. True to her personality she took charge and went back to find him and save their marriage.
Worth the time, but not Ji Sung's best
AJ_McAninch21 September 2018
Though similar at first to "Go Back Couple", that is only superficially: this series is more mature, poignant, sad, and joyous. As usual, Ji Sung takes a narrative and gives both humor and grace that keeps the viewer focused far more intimately than most actors can achieve. His beauty and depth are mesmerizing. And when you hit ep. 8, you know this is special. However, that is the height of the series, and the rest is mostly standard: good not great, especially for Ji Sung.
Criminally Underrated
giulissahernandez28 July 2021
I am an avid kdrama watcher and I will regard this drama as my favorite of all time. I am sincerely wondering why it doesn't have a higher rating. To begin with, the chemistry between all the cast is amazing, each and every side character as well. The main leads are tremendous actors and I regard Han Ji-Min as my favorite actress because of this drama as well as her others. This drama truly lets her shine and we get to see so many of her talents in acting. Secondly, the plot is superb. It is both a story easily heard of but also uniquely performed. I really appreciated how the plot was not only for Ju Hyeok to realize what was really wrong in his marriage, but for Wu-Jin as well. It is absolutely realistic and tremendously easy to fall in love with. Lastly, I read many reviews stating that the last few episodes were dull and I'll disagree by saying those were my favorites! We really got to see the sweet behavior between the main couple as what should have happened in a marriage that is healthy and communicative. Over all, it is hard not to fall in love with all the characters in this show. I must say I will honestly miss watching it. I 10/10 recommend it to everyone, even those who barely watch Korean shows.
Too Many Head Scratching Moments
brooks25026 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
My Korean-born wife and I watch a lot of K-dramas. Some hold my attention more than others: "Mr. Sunshine" is very good with some historical weigh to it, and "Crash Landing on You" is a DMZ, rom-com fantasy that's cute and entertaining. But some series are just a bit too culture-specific for this Chicago boy to grasp, which is fine. They are made for a Korean audience.
Early on, this esoteric aspect shows us the "wife swap" when the protagonist finds himself with the woman and life of his dreams. Of course, this rapture is short-lived. But we do get to experience his joy at indulging his video gaming addiction. But then when he's in bed with his new wife, he shies away and acts like prepubescent middle schooler. Hmmm. 99 out of 100 men would have looked to the sky and said, "Thank you, God" Before engaging their beautiful new wife with gusto. However, we soon see him back at the office literally playing grab-ass with his workplace buddy in the men's room.
What is wrong with this dude? I don't know if this bizarre prudishness is a function of Dragon Studios content censorship, but it makes for a very puzzling protagonist. My wife said disapprovingly "You wouldn't hesitate would you!" I replied "Of course, not. Why would I? She's my new wife." So maybe there's some cultural taboos I'm missing. But I just find it hard to identify with and cheer for a eunuch.
Early on, this esoteric aspect shows us the "wife swap" when the protagonist finds himself with the woman and life of his dreams. Of course, this rapture is short-lived. But we do get to experience his joy at indulging his video gaming addiction. But then when he's in bed with his new wife, he shies away and acts like prepubescent middle schooler. Hmmm. 99 out of 100 men would have looked to the sky and said, "Thank you, God" Before engaging their beautiful new wife with gusto. However, we soon see him back at the office literally playing grab-ass with his workplace buddy in the men's room.
What is wrong with this dude? I don't know if this bizarre prudishness is a function of Dragon Studios content censorship, but it makes for a very puzzling protagonist. My wife said disapprovingly "You wouldn't hesitate would you!" I replied "Of course, not. Why would I? She's my new wife." So maybe there's some cultural taboos I'm missing. But I just find it hard to identify with and cheer for a eunuch.
Unforgettable and relatable
TheRealMayor16 December 2021
This KDrama made me happy, laugh, sad, and mostly tears of joy. If you are married with kids the this Kdrama will hit you harder, do yourself a favor and watch it, because you will learn alot how to have a perfect relationship with your partner.
Started strong then it kinda drags
ladyliliroche17 February 2022
I like the premise and the stories. The characters are all good and engaging. I like the main couple. Ji hyuk is very handsome and wu jin is also amazing, playing lots of part - the crazy wife, the level headed worker, and a high schooler.
They do look too old to be a high schooler and a university student.
The blatant commercial also makes me laugh and kinda off putting.
But overall it is a good romance story. Maybe 16 episodes are too long but that's what the fast forward button is for.
They do look too old to be a high schooler and a university student.
The blatant commercial also makes me laugh and kinda off putting.
But overall it is a good romance story. Maybe 16 episodes are too long but that's what the fast forward button is for.
Good Enough
PennyReviews27 September 2018
This drama reminds me of two others : Manhole and Go back couple. However, even though those two dramas had a solid plot and purpose of why they were made, this drama failed to deliver. I'm not concerned on it not being original. If the plot is good, why not watch it again with other characters? The main minus, however, that I've found is that the drama pretty much finished in episode 12. The rest of episodes were some unreasonable and meaningless plot twists, happy ever afters and just cute family life. It felt like the writers didn't know what to do with their story and just rushed to add something to fill the hours that were remaining.
Part from that major setback, the performances by the cast were great by all the actors and actresses and they pulled it off nicely. Also, the drama up to the 12th episode, was very good and interesting.
light hearted drama !
mariahqstnaa29 October 2020
So unexpectedly good ITS A MUCH WATCH
mehreenhatesyou12 March 2021
I didn't know what to expect from the title of the show but from the 2nd/3rd it's soooo amazing. I don't think I've ever felt the pain of the characters in a show quite like this before. It's incredibly underrated. And the actors are so good at what they did. The whole concept is so cool. And the soundtrack... oh boy even listening to it now brings tears to my eyes cause it remind me of them and their hurt and their love.
MUST WATCH
Could do with a better ending
airwind-326-82914124 April 2020
What a beautiful story
northernmanuk4 February 2022
Warning: Spoilers
We first meet Cha Joo Hyuk and his miserable Wife Woo-jin , as they bicker and argue about everything. On the face of it Woo-jin is a miserable character who flies off the handle at everything and makes Joo Hyuk miserable too . In a chance meeting with an Old flame Lee Hye-Won who he idolised at college . She tells him she quite liked him in college. A stranger give Joo hyuk a coin and this allow him to travel back to 2006, the point where his paths split, standing up for Woo_jin, on bus meant he missed the date with Hye-Won. He changes time and works up in the present with a different wife and the perfect life or so he thinks.
It's a story for anyone who has let their marriage go stale and has forgotten the excitement of dating and growing together, who's thoughts turn to an old romance and idealise it. Forgotten how your partner made your heart jump, how they were the centre of your Universe. That's why you married them.
It's a stunning performance from Han ji-min, who is just as believable as the Young 15 year old Woo jin cheeky school girl, who's aim in life is to marry Joo hyuk. As to when she plays the broken wife and mother, who spends her time shouting, and then we see the beautiful flower that she truly is.
Whilst HanJi-min for me is the star, it is Cha joo hyuk eyes we see the story through and it is his Journey of self realisation that we are on Seong Ji masters this beautifully and you find yourself wanting to either cheer him along or slap him for being so stupid.
Kang han-na has a hard roll to play and its Always difficult to play the Character that your supposed to dislike but her performance is excellent .
Seung-jo Jang character is pivotal to the plot and is a great anchor, but I think calling him one of the stars is done because of his standing rather the role he plays, but still well acted.
The support cast is strong and they help the plot along nicely even whilst their own mini sub plots of romances and dreams and the ins and out of bank life. Some characters such as Lee Jeong-eun as Woo jin mothers Hee bon Park as Cha Joo Eun, Joo-Huyk are pivotal to the plot and both play them brilliantly.
It's a story for anyone who has let their marriage go stale and has forgotten the excitement of dating and growing together, who's thoughts turn to an old romance and idealise it. Forgotten how your partner made your heart jump, how they were the centre of your Universe. That's why you married them.
It's a stunning performance from Han ji-min, who is just as believable as the Young 15 year old Woo jin cheeky school girl, who's aim in life is to marry Joo hyuk. As to when she plays the broken wife and mother, who spends her time shouting, and then we see the beautiful flower that she truly is.
Whilst HanJi-min for me is the star, it is Cha joo hyuk eyes we see the story through and it is his Journey of self realisation that we are on Seong Ji masters this beautifully and you find yourself wanting to either cheer him along or slap him for being so stupid.
Kang han-na has a hard roll to play and its Always difficult to play the Character that your supposed to dislike but her performance is excellent .
Seung-jo Jang character is pivotal to the plot and is a great anchor, but I think calling him one of the stars is done because of his standing rather the role he plays, but still well acted.
The support cast is strong and they help the plot along nicely even whilst their own mini sub plots of romances and dreams and the ins and out of bank life. Some characters such as Lee Jeong-eun as Woo jin mothers Hee bon Park as Cha Joo Eun, Joo-Huyk are pivotal to the plot and both play them brilliantly.
A unique twist on a famiiar trope
leahcubed4 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
9/10 is my rating. This is a 2018 South Korean romantic fantasy drama with 16, 60 minute episodes
Cha Joo-hyuk (Ji Sung) is not happy with the way his life turned out and wonders if he had made different choices, if his life would be happier. He works at a bank and has a supervisor who is constantly looking for fault. With two small children and financial burdens from aging parents, he and his wife's 5 year marriage is falling apart. Due to an unexpected celestial event, and perhaps a little bit of magic, Joo-hyuk gets an opportunity to go back in time and choose differently. Lee Hye-won (Kang Han-na) was his first love whom he missed the opportunity with by not being able to show up for their first date. So he goes back and changes the event that kept them apart. Now, he is back to a changed future and his wife, first love, and best friend are playing very different roles in his life. As he settles into this new reality he realizes that the problems he and his wife had may have been solvable and that he misses the life he had before. Can he recapture what he chose to lose?
For a time travel trope, I thought this was particularly good. I would think many people wonder about at least one choice in their life and if the outcome could have been any different. Spoilers *** A slight mar in the perfection for me was how abusive the wife was in the first timeline. I can understand feeling unsupported by your spouse and the high pressure of raising young children in an environment with high pressure jobs and aging parents and never enough time or money to go around. That is a recipe for trouble in many couples. But her behavior was phyisically abusive. And that made it hard to ever fully reconcile that he was the driver of that. His second wife was spoiled and had no thought for the other person in the relationship. I wasn't sure what he ever saw in her other than she was very pretty. One thing I could never understand is how they both seemed to be completely okay with jumping to a timeline where their kids did not exist. He had a very momentarily sorrowful moment about his kids but then that was it. For most parents they would be doing everything they could to get back to their kids. A little magic must have happened for them to have essentially the same kids in their (assuming) final timeline. It also never fully explained how her mom knew about the time travel and how she had used it in the past. I really like the concept of parallel timelines. What happened with those other timelines when he disappeared. Most thought is that it still exists but this implied it was just erased. Lots of messages about fate and those you are fated to be with or around will be there no matter how much things change. The romance was cute, and heart warming. I liked how she had the romance with his friend in the one timeline but the friend ultimately got his destiny back in the end. I liked how the main character realized how selfish his choice was to change things for himself and impact everyone around him. It was cute when she was chasing him around in the last couple of episodes. I would re-watch and recommend to others. It was an interesting story, with lots of heart warming moments, deep thought on time travel and fate, with lots of character growth.
Cha Joo-hyuk (Ji Sung) is not happy with the way his life turned out and wonders if he had made different choices, if his life would be happier. He works at a bank and has a supervisor who is constantly looking for fault. With two small children and financial burdens from aging parents, he and his wife's 5 year marriage is falling apart. Due to an unexpected celestial event, and perhaps a little bit of magic, Joo-hyuk gets an opportunity to go back in time and choose differently. Lee Hye-won (Kang Han-na) was his first love whom he missed the opportunity with by not being able to show up for their first date. So he goes back and changes the event that kept them apart. Now, he is back to a changed future and his wife, first love, and best friend are playing very different roles in his life. As he settles into this new reality he realizes that the problems he and his wife had may have been solvable and that he misses the life he had before. Can he recapture what he chose to lose?
For a time travel trope, I thought this was particularly good. I would think many people wonder about at least one choice in their life and if the outcome could have been any different. Spoilers *** A slight mar in the perfection for me was how abusive the wife was in the first timeline. I can understand feeling unsupported by your spouse and the high pressure of raising young children in an environment with high pressure jobs and aging parents and never enough time or money to go around. That is a recipe for trouble in many couples. But her behavior was phyisically abusive. And that made it hard to ever fully reconcile that he was the driver of that. His second wife was spoiled and had no thought for the other person in the relationship. I wasn't sure what he ever saw in her other than she was very pretty. One thing I could never understand is how they both seemed to be completely okay with jumping to a timeline where their kids did not exist. He had a very momentarily sorrowful moment about his kids but then that was it. For most parents they would be doing everything they could to get back to their kids. A little magic must have happened for them to have essentially the same kids in their (assuming) final timeline. It also never fully explained how her mom knew about the time travel and how she had used it in the past. I really like the concept of parallel timelines. What happened with those other timelines when he disappeared. Most thought is that it still exists but this implied it was just erased. Lots of messages about fate and those you are fated to be with or around will be there no matter how much things change. The romance was cute, and heart warming. I liked how she had the romance with his friend in the one timeline but the friend ultimately got his destiny back in the end. I liked how the main character realized how selfish his choice was to change things for himself and impact everyone around him. It was cute when she was chasing him around in the last couple of episodes. I would re-watch and recommend to others. It was an interesting story, with lots of heart warming moments, deep thought on time travel and fate, with lots of character growth.
Best ending for K-Drama/Comedy!
hellostevelee8 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
After a couple of dozen Korean series, this is by far my favorite with the most satisfying ending! The pacing wasn't bad. It kept me wanting more! The characters were all like able. After going back in time to get the woman he really wanted, he quickly finds out that she's not the perfect girl he thought she was. He's your typical wealthy woman that has the snobby side to her. I'm not saying that all wealthy women acts like her, but I would say a lot of them are. I knew that the way he was treating his original wife was not becoming a good husband as he was totally neglecting her and blaming her for everything going wrong with their marriage. The new version of his original wife was more independent and grew to be a fun and outgoing. Was it a perfect series? No. There are little things in the series that made me question the writer and director's thinking and storytelling. I can't name all of them, but here's a few- 1) they have a habit of leaving their car right in the middle of traffic because they need to get somewhere quick?? That does not make sense to me. 2) Before the original wife went back in time, how did she even know where to go to get there? The mother did not tell her. She just knew where to go and what the coin was for? The husband found it because he was kind of lost. He got to the toll booth by accident. I went back to look for answers but there was none. 3) Near the end of the series, another car arrives at the toll booth. Who was this? I thought maybe someone else was going to ruin or changed their finally perfect union?? The series end with no answers to the new mysterious car that went through. Those are some of the holes that made me scratch my head on "WTF?" Overall, it was my favorite K-series. A great soundtrack. Great cast. AND the most satisfying ending for the couple of dozen I've seen so far! When the husband was given his promotion gift from his wife...I jumped for joy just as much as he did! I give it 10/10 (even the questionable holes I mentioned) because it came full circle with the most positive results! Totally recommend it! American series wish they can write something like this!
Was the best drama i saw until episode 13!
shorouq_elrakhawy13 September 2018
Episode 12 was meh
but 13 & 14 !!
the show become extremely boring ... i can not feel passion about the story anymore
they are slowing the show with unnecessary scenes
really wish they write a better senses and remake the episodes from 13 again
i really loved the actors and the story
big loss for this great show to end up like that
I am not excited anymore to complete the show and really really upset
Great drama, great ending too
jnb-4607331 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I Loved this drama. This has become my all time favorite drama. The storyline was so unique and the KCU employees really seemed to become like family. The main characters were so believable. I'm most happy at the great ending. Me and my wife were crying in joy.
Wonderfully, comically emotionally intricate
sez_tim24 January 2021
I absolutely have loved this series, each episode has been a intricate roller-coaster of life and emotions. The parts played have been beautifully scripted and thought out, I really couldn't pick how things would go, and was pleasantly surprised. Ji sung does a great job in his acting In portraying the strong emotions, this is just another one thats a master piece to add to his successful TV dramas.
My first K drama and it won't be my last!
maria-email-2819 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Wow! When I tell you this series is SOOO good, I mean it! I've honestly never seen a love story that touched my soul like this one. The actors are perfectly brilliant! This has to be the best casting ever. I absolutely love how the story unfolded. I will admit it does drag a little in the later episodes, but that didn't change my interest at all. I couldn't help but to root for them to get it right and I couldn't wait to see how it all ended. The music is amazing too. Brought me to years on multiple occasions and I'm not the type to cry during shows or movies!
Excellent...exceptional TV show...Excellent cast & acting
jeanys8 February 2022
I think this show was well made. Anyone who ever been married or divorced & remarried will get it. The show is well balanced..well Center...like my wife tell me every day the grass is not greenner on the other side of your neighbors fence..it could their septic tank is broken. Be happy with our wife & life .
A couple rescue themselves with the help of some time traveling.
packor26 April 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Watching this was kind of like reading a Japanese Rom-com manga. I didn't like the male MC at first, and kept watching just to find out what happens. The story was entertaining enough throughout to keep me watching.
Male lead was pretty much absolute scum that would take the self-serving action in any situation. He's a terrible friend, husband, family, and employee. He managed to ruin his wives' lives, his friend's life, twice, and sabotage a place of business. With the time traveling, he did something worse than cheating on his wife. He got a great, new wife, but he proceeded to do the same thing to her too. He acted like her dog, never stood up for anything, and completely neglected his friends and family. I could tell that his failure to give her any security, warmth, or morals caused her to become a frickle, spoiled fool, and at that point, I just kept watching hoping that these womens' lives would somehow improve in spite of him.
Male lead proceeded to sabotage his friend's love live, again, completely neglect his new wife, and focus on his OLD wife(face palm), but the twist is that his Old wife was so obsessed with him that she had vague memories of their erased life together. Most of the story revolves around their interaction as she inevitably brings herself back to him.
It's only near the end that the male lead's actions are justified and I stopped disliking him. Because once he got close to his wife, I could see that she's actually an Enabler. She would do anything for him and even point him in the wrong direction just to make him feel good. He did go down the wrong path, but she helped him get there, so they WERE perfect for each other. At the very end, male lead DID manage to become a more responsible person, but he didn't really change much.
16 is like the magic number for Korean shows, and they kind of padded the show quite a bit. The last 3-4 episodes were more like omake that show off the couples' lives after they got together, but I still found them to be fun to watch. In this series, everything and everyone's relationships were wrapped up, and they all got happy endings. Interesting to note that everyone's fate seemed inevitable, as they basically traveled down the same path as before, except for the main couple, whom managed to change from a disastrous relationship to a good one.
Male lead was pretty much absolute scum that would take the self-serving action in any situation. He's a terrible friend, husband, family, and employee. He managed to ruin his wives' lives, his friend's life, twice, and sabotage a place of business. With the time traveling, he did something worse than cheating on his wife. He got a great, new wife, but he proceeded to do the same thing to her too. He acted like her dog, never stood up for anything, and completely neglected his friends and family. I could tell that his failure to give her any security, warmth, or morals caused her to become a frickle, spoiled fool, and at that point, I just kept watching hoping that these womens' lives would somehow improve in spite of him.
Male lead proceeded to sabotage his friend's love live, again, completely neglect his new wife, and focus on his OLD wife(face palm), but the twist is that his Old wife was so obsessed with him that she had vague memories of their erased life together. Most of the story revolves around their interaction as she inevitably brings herself back to him.
It's only near the end that the male lead's actions are justified and I stopped disliking him. Because once he got close to his wife, I could see that she's actually an Enabler. She would do anything for him and even point him in the wrong direction just to make him feel good. He did go down the wrong path, but she helped him get there, so they WERE perfect for each other. At the very end, male lead DID manage to become a more responsible person, but he didn't really change much.
16 is like the magic number for Korean shows, and they kind of padded the show quite a bit. The last 3-4 episodes were more like omake that show off the couples' lives after they got together, but I still found them to be fun to watch. In this series, everything and everyone's relationships were wrapped up, and they all got happy endings. Interesting to note that everyone's fate seemed inevitable, as they basically traveled down the same path as before, except for the main couple, whom managed to change from a disastrous relationship to a good one.
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