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| Marry Me Now | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 같이 살래요 |
| Lit. | Shall We Live Together |
| RR | Gachi sallaeyo |
| MR | Kach'i sallaeyo |
| Genre | |
| Created by | KBS Drama Division |
| Written by | Park Pil-joo |
| Directed by | Yoon Chang-beom |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 50[a] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Kim Seong-geun → Hwang Eui-kyung (KBS Drama Management Team) |
| Producers | Lee-ho Lee Young-seop Kim Gil-woong |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 80 min[a] |
| Production company | GnG Production |
| Original release | |
| Network | KBS2 |
| Release | March 17 – September 9, 2018 |
Marry Me Now[1] (Korean: 같이 살래요; RR: Gachi sallaeyo) is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hye and Lee Sang-woo.[2] The series aired on KBS2 from March 17 to September 9, 2018.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]The drama centers around a balanced, multigenerational family.
Park Hyo-seob, is a widower and a compassionate father to his four children: Park Sun-ha, Park Yoo-Ha, Park Jae-hyung and Park Hyun-ha. His life takes a turn when he meets his first love, Lee Mi-yeon, after 36 years.
After their mother's untimely death, Park Sun-ha takes the responsibility of her younger siblings. She acts as a mother to the family.
On the other hand, the second daughter, Park Yoo-ha studied hard in medical school and finished her intern course, but sacrifices her dream to become a doctor in order to marry her love, who is from a rich family. They have a daughter, Eun-su. However, her life isn't as perfect as people think it to be.
Meanwhile, Jung Eun-tae is an enthusiastic doctor. He volunteered to perform medical services abroad in Africa, but he comes back to Korea. Eun-tae is not interested in marriage because he believes he is like his father, who places priority on his medical work over family.
Later, Park Yoo-ha and Jung Eun-tae's lives become intertwined.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Han Ji-hye as Park Yoo-ha[5]
- She is Hyo-seob's second daughter. She is a rational woman with a passionate heart. Whereas the eldest daughter, Sun-ha, looked after the siblings like a mother, Yoo-ha was the type who would give her younger siblings a lesson. The fact that she got into medical school made her the pride and joy of the family. When she married Seongun, a millionaire's son, she was called a Cinderella and became the envy of many women. Although Seongun made her forgo her dream of becoming a doctor, she still loved him. As time went by, she found herself gradually becoming a woman befitting a member of Seongun's family. As she did for Seongun, she starts to endure everything for her lovely daughter Eun-su.
- Lee Sang-woo as Jung Eun-tae[6]
- Choi Seung-hoon as young Jung Eun-tae
- He's an internist at Jahan Hospital. He is a cranky doctor who takes the lead in going on voluntary medical services abroad. He may be a rogue, but he's the finest doctor. People call him an arrogant, rude and unruly "mad dog," but he doesn't mind it at all because thanks to this nickname, no other doctor would try to irritate him. Surprisingly, he is the most caring brother and uncle to his older sister and his niece, and he's as generous as a saint to his patients. His late father was in the forefront of overseas medical services. Back then, he resented his father for being neglectful of his family while he was busy taking care of his patients. But when he followed his father's footsteps and served in Africa, he finally came to understand his father. But as a side effect, he decided not to marry. Dating is fine, but forget marriage. He doesn't want to hurt his family like his father did. He would commit to practicing medicine for his entire life. After serving in Africa for several years, he returns to Korea when his brother-in-law, who is the director of Jahan Hospital, calls for help. Eventually, he starts dating Yoo-ha.
- Yoo Dong-geun as Park Hyo-seob
- Yoo In-hyuk as young Park Hyo-seob
- He is the master shoemaker and owner of a handmade shoe store. At the same time, he is a compassionate father of four children. This man of perseverance has been making handmade shoes for several decades at the same spot. Ever since his wife died, he has been sacrificing his life for his children, who mean the world to him along with shoes. However, wind suddenly starts blowing in his peaceful life. He had wished that his eldest daughter would marry a reliable man, but she brings a younger boyfriend as a potential spouse. His town, where he has lived his entire life, is targeted for redevelopment. On top of all, his first love, Miyeon, shows up after 36 years, just like a storm and she's no ordinary woman. She's a proud building owner.
- Chang Mi-hee as Lee Mi-yeon
- Jung Chae-yeon as young Lee Mi-yeon
- She is a woman of overbearing haughtiness. But she's also a majestic and elegant landlord. She is arrogant, but she behaves with common decency. She is rude, but she keeps it within bounds. She makes poignant remarks, but she only says the right things. That's why even her audacity and evil tongue seem to make her more charming. Every single investment she makes hits the jackpot, and everything prospers with her. Nevertheless, her life was not without a few bumps on the road. After her husband ran off overseas when his company went bankrupt, she started from the bottom and kept on rolling until she came to own a building. Although she is enjoying a glamorous single life, she feels empty inside somehow. In the beginning, she lives with her "son" Moon-sik. To recollect the happiest time of her life, she decides to restore the house in which she lived with her father in her twenties. Then she comes across Hyoseob, her first love and object of her hatred.
- Park Sun-young as Park Sun-ha
- Hyo-seob's first daughter. She became the mother of the family after her mother died.
- Yeo Hoe-hyun as Park Jae-hyung
- Hyo-seob's only son. He's trying to find a job.
- Keum Sae-rok as Park Hyun-ha
- Hyo-seob's last born child.
Supporting
[edit]- Park Chul-ho as Ma Dong-ho
- Kim Ye-ryeong as Shim Il-soon
- Choi Jung-woo as Yeon Chan-koo
- Kim Mi-kyung as Jung Jin-hee
- Park Se-wan as Yeon Da-yeon
- Kim Kwon as Choi Moon-sik
- Park Joon-geum as Woo A-mi
- Kang Sung-wook as Cha Kyung-su
- Hwang Dong-joo as Chae Sung-woon
- Kim Yoon-kyung as Chae Hee-kyung
- Park Sang-myun as CEO Yang
- Kim Ae-ran as Kim Young-shik's wife
- Choi Dae-chul as Team Leader Go
- Lee Ji-hoon as Manager Yoo
- Hong Seung-hwi as Assistant Manager Kim
- Lee Kan-hee as Kang Young-jin
- Kim Woo-hyuk as Ji Woong-hee[7]
- Kang Yu-chan as VIP customer (Cameo)
- Ji Yoon-ho as Han Tae-soo
- Kim Yu-seok as Choi Dong-jin
- Lee Han-wi as Kim Young-sik (cameo)
Production
[edit]The first script read was held in December 2017 at KBS Annex Building.
Controversy
[edit]The "Hope Solidarity Union" (희망연대노조) recently expressed concern about the well-being of the drama's working staff. According to the union, the production staff members were exposed to a harsh working environment: they were overworked but their salary was too low. The HSU is currently mediating a dialogue between the staff, KBS, and GnG Production.[8]
Original soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "꿈" (Dream) | Kim Jung Min (김정민) | 3:46 |
| 2. | "커플" (Couple) | Taeha (태하) | 3:10 |
| 3. | "여자로 살래" (Living as a woman) | Shin Yeong Ah (신연아) | 3:43 |
| 4. | "내 안에 그 사람" (The Person Within Me) | Monday Kiz (먼데이 키즈) | 3:59 |
| 5. | "그래도 사랑이야" (It's Still Love) | Beige (베이지) | 3:56 |
| 6. | "사랑한다는 말" (Saying I Love You) | Ock Joo Hyun (옥주현) | 3:43 |
| 7. | "사랑이란건" (The Thing Called Love) | Dong Woo (동우) | 4:12 |
Viewership
[edit]Marry Me Now : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.[9]
| Episodes | Episode number | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 1-10 | 3.616 | 4.490 | 3.685 | 4.336 | 3.571 | 4.652 | 3.572 | 4.956 | 4.105 | 5.011 | |
| 11-20 | 4.663 | 5.429 | 4.242 | 5.142 | 3.877 | 4.680 | 4.920 | 5.280 | 4.043 | 5.204 | |
| 21-30 | 4.164 | 5.508 | 4.187 | 5.336 | 4.558 | 5.456 | 3.938 | 5.410 | 5.277 | 5.064 | |
| 31-40 | 6.066 | 4.418 | 5.753 | 4.651 | 5.786 | 4.712 | 6.011 | 4.781 | 5.781 | 4.851 | |
| 41-50 | 5.882 | 5.364 | 6.234 | 5.174 | 5.832 | 5.017 | 4.394 | 6.205 | 5.207 | 6.669 | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNmS Ratings[10] | AGB Nielsen[9] | |||||
| Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | |||
| 1 | March 17, 2018 | 24.5% (1st) | 20.1% | 23.3% (1st) | 22.9% (1st) | |
| 2 | March 18, 2018 | 28.2% (1st) | 24.4% | 27.1% (1st) | 26.3% (1st) | |
| 3 | March 24, 2018 | 24.4% (1st) | 20.3% | 23.1% (1st) | 23.1% (1st) | |
| 4 | March 25, 2018 | 28.3% (1st) | 23.9% | 26.7% (1st) | 26.3% (1st) | |
| 5 | March 31, 2018 | 23.1% (1st) | 19.3% | 21.8% (1st) | 21.0% (1st) | |
| 6 | April 1, 2018 | 28.3% (1st) | 24.0% | 27.7% (1st) | 27.4% (1st) | |
| 7 | April 7, 2018 | 25.2% (1st) | 21.4% | 23.2% (1st) | 22.2% (1st) | |
| 8 | April 8, 2018 | 29.8% (1st) | 25.5% | 28.3% (1st) | 28.0% (1st) | |
| 9 | April 14, 2018 | 26.9% (1st) | 23.0% | 24.8% (1st) | 23.9% (1st) | |
| 10 | April 15, 2018 | 30.9% (1st) | 27.0% | 29.4% (1st) | 27.5% (1st) | |
| 11 | April 21, 2018 | 26.1% (1st) | 22.2% | 26.6% (1st) | 25.7% (1st) | |
| 12 | April 22, 2018 | 31.3% (1st) | 27.4% | 31.6% (1st) | 30.3% (1st) | |
| 13 | April 28, 2018 | 26.1% (1st) | 22.6% | 25.7% (1st) | 24.2% (1st) | |
| 14 | April 29, 2018 | 30.2% (1st) | 26.3% | 30.4% (1st) | 28.6% (1st) | |
| 15 | May 5, 2018 | 25.3% (1st) | 21.0% | 23.7% (1st) | 22.4% (1st) | |
| 16 | May 6, 2018 | 29.1% (1st) | 25.6% | 26.7% (1st) | 24.3% (1st) | |
| 17 | May 12, 2018 | 28.4% (1st) | 24.3% | 27.8% (1st) | 26.8% (1st) | |
| 18 | May 13, 2018 | 32.3% (1st) | 28.6% | 30.7% (1st) | 30.0% (1st) | |
| 19 | May 19, 2018 | 27.5% (1st) | 23.9% | 24.1% (1st) | 22.5% (1st) | |
| 20 | May 20, 2018 | 30.8% (1st) | 26.4% | 29.1% (1st) | 27.7% (1st) | |
| 21 | May 26, 2018 | 25.1% (1st) | 21.3% | 24.5% (1st) | 22.9% (1st) | |
| 22 | May 27, 2018 | 28.9% (1st) | 27.6% | 31.5% (1st) | 30.0% (1st) | |
| 23 | June 2, 2018 | 27.8% (1st) | 23.5% | 25.8% (1st) | 24.7% (1st) | |
| 24 | June 3, 2018 | 33.0% (1st) | 29.6% | 30.5% (1st) | 28.1% (1st) | |
| 25 | June 9, 2018 | 28.0% (1st) | 23.7% | 28.0% (1st) | 26.8% (1st) | |
| 26 | June 10, 2018 | 31.4% (1st) | 26.9% | 31.7% (1st) | 30.2% (1st) | |
| 27 | June 16, 2018[b] | 26.9% (1st) | 22.6% | 23.8% (1st) | 21.7% (1st) | |
| 28 | June 17, 2018 | 33.2% (1st) | 29.4% | 31.8% (1st) | 30.0% (1st) | |
| 29 | June 24, 2018[c] | 32.1% (1st) | 28.0% | 31.4% (1st) | 30.3% (1st) | |
| 30 | June 30, 2018 | 29.8% (1st) | 25.4% | 29.7% (1st) | 28.3% (1st) | |
| 31 | July 1, 2018 | 34.2% (1st) | 30.0% | 34.2% (1st) | 33.1% (1st) | |
| 32 | July 7, 2018 | 26.7% (1st) | 22.1% | 26.9% (1st) | 25.2% (1st) | |
| 33 | July 8, 2018 | 33.0% (1st) | 28.9% | 33.1% (1st) | 31.1% (1st) | |
| 34 | July 14, 2018 | 27.7% (1st) | 23.8% | 27.1% (1st) | 26.2% (1st) | |
| 35 | July 15, 2018 | 32.5% (1st) | 28.7% | 32.1% (1st) | 31.3% (1st) | |
| 36 | July 21, 2018 | 28.6% (1st) | 24.9% | 27.1% (1st) | 25.5% (1st) | |
| 37 | July 22, 2018 | 33.5% (1st) | 29.0% | 32.6% (1st) | 31.1% (1st) | |
| 38 | July 28, 2018 | 29.8% (1st) | 26.1% | 28.9% (1st) | 28.2% (1st) | |
| 39 | July 29, 2018 | 33.3% (1st) | 29.5% | 32.0% (1st) | 31.3% (1st) | |
| 40 | August 4, 2018 | 28.2% (1st) | 24.3% | 27.4% (1st) | 25.6% (1st) | |
| 41 | August 5, 2018 | 30.9% (1st) | 27.2% | 32.4% (1st) | 31.7% (1st) | |
| 42 | August 11, 2018 | 29.5% (1st) | 25.8% | 29.2% (1st) | 30.4% (1st) | |
| 43 | August 12, 2018 | 32.9% (1st) | 29.1% | 34.4% (1st) | 33.6% (1st) | |
| 44 | August 18, 2018 | 30.3% (1st) | 26.5% | 30.6% (1st) | 28.8% (1st) | |
| 45 | August 19, 2018 | 33.0% (1st) | 29.2% | 33.4% (1st) | 32.1% (1st) | |
| 46 | August 25, 2018 | 28.8% (1st) | 25.0% | 29.2% (1st) | 27.4% (1st) | |
| 47 | August 26, 2018 | 24.6% (1st) | 20.5% | 25.0% (1st) | 23.9% (1st) | |
| 48 | September 2, 2018[d] | 35.4% (1st) | N/a | 34.0% (1st) | 32.0% (1st) | |
| 49 | September 8, 2018 | 32.3% (1st) | 32.0% (1st) | 29.8% (1st) | ||
| 50 | September 9, 2018 | 38.8% (1st) | 36.9% (1st) | 34.7% (1st) | ||
| Average | 29.5% | – | 28.8% | 27.5% | ||
| Special | June 23, 2018 | N/a | 13.6% (1st) | 13.4% (1st) | ||
| ||||||
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11th Korea Drama Awards | Grand Prize | Yoo Dong-geun | Won | [11][12] |
| Best Drama | Marry Me Now | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Park Pil-joo | Won | |||
| Top Excellence Award, Actor | Lee Sang-woo | Nominated | |||
| Top Excellence Award, Actress | Han Ji-hye | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actor | Yeo Hoe-hyun | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actress | Park Se-wan | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Soundtrack | "The Person Within Me" (Monday Kiz) | Won | |||
| 6th APAN Star Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Lee Sang-woo | Won | [13][14] | |
| Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Han Ji-hye | Nominated | |||
| 2018 KBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize | Yoo Dong-geun | Won | [15] | |
| Top Excellence Award, Actor | Nominated | ||||
| Top Excellence Award, Actress | Chang Mi-hee | Won | |||
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Yoo Dong-geun | Nominated | |||
| Lee Sang-woo | Won | ||||
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Han Ji-hye | Won | |||
| Chang Mi-hee | Nominated | ||||
| Park Sun-young | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Actor | Kim Kwon | Won | |||
| Best New Actress | Park Se-wan | Won | |||
| Keum Sae-rok | Nominated | ||||
| Best Couple Award | Yoo Dong-geun & Chang Mi-hee | Won |
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b This series is the final KBS series to air hour-length episodes, following a repacking of episodes in subsequent dramas and in accordance with the other drama time-slots.
- ^ Delayed by an hour due to coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- ^ No episode was shown on June 23 due to coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group F match between South Korea and Mexico.
- ^ No episode was shown on September 1 due to coverage of the 2018 Asian Games football match finals between South Korea and Japan.
References
[edit]- ^ "Marry Me Now". KBS World. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ "Han Ji-hye, Lee Sang-woo consider Shall We Live Together". Dramabeans. December 8, 2017. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ 한지혜-이상우, KBS 새 주말극 '같이 살래요?' 주연. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). December 15, 2017.
- ^ '황금빛 내 인생' 후속 '같이 살래요' 대본 리딩 공개, 3월 17일 첫 방. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). February 13, 2018.
- ^ "Han Ji-hye Coming Back with KBS Weekend Drama". HanCinema. December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Lee Sang-woo Joins Han Ji-hye for "Shall We Live Together"". HanCinema. December 14, 2017.
- ^ "Kim Woo-hyuk to Join "Shall We Live Together"". HanCinema. February 5, 2018.
- ^ '주68시간' 시대 KBS·제작사 Vs 스태프의 생각차이. 13 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ "2018코리아드라마어워즈 후보 공개". Korea Drama Awards (in Korean). September 22, 2018. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ Jeon, Aram (October 2, 2018). [종합] '2018 KDA' 유동근, 대상 영예…'같이 살래요' 4관왕 '쾌거' [[Comprehensive] '2018 KDA' Dong Keun Lee, Grand Prize 'Let's live together' 4 crowns 'comfort']. Xports News (in Korean) – via Naver.
- ^ "이병헌·손예진·아이유 APAN스타어워즈 노미네이트". Star News (in Korean). September 27, 2018.
- ^ Park, Pan-seok (October 13, 2018). 이병헌, '미스터 션샤인' 대상 수상..정해인 2관왕(종합)[2018 APAN] [Lee Byung-hun, 'Mr. Sunshine' Grand Prize .. Hae-in Jeong, 2nd Crown (General) [2018 APAN]]. OSEN (in Korean) – via Naver.
- ^ Woo, Bin (January 1, 2019). [2018 KBS 연기대상] 유동근 대상 "장미희 덕분인데 내가 왜..대하드라마 부활 기원" [[2018 KBS Drama Awards] Donggeun Lee Grand Prize "Why am I ... thanks to Jang Mi-hee.]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Naver.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Korean)
- Marry Me Now on KBS World
Marry Me Now
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Overview
Synopsis
Marry Me Now? follows the life of a widowed shoemaker who single-handedly raises his four children after his wife's death, instilling in them values of hard work and perseverance that lead them to successful careers as doctors, lawyers, and businessmen. Despite their professional achievements, the grown children grapple with personal turmoil in their romantic relationships and family dynamics. The narrative delves into themes of sacrifice, reconciliation, and the challenges of blending families, particularly as the father encounters a prosperous widow who runs a shoe repair shop and considers remarriage.[4][1] Central to the story is Park Yoo-ha, a determined medical intern driven by gratitude for her father's sacrifices in raising the family alone; she pushes through rigorous training to become a doctor while navigating her own emotional barriers to love. Interwoven is the arc of Jung Eun-tae, a skilled physician returning from overseas volunteer work, disillusioned by his own family's prioritization of career over relationships and thus skeptical of marriage. The series examines how these individuals confront past traumas and societal expectations amid the father's potential union with his first love, now a self-made businesswoman, sparking conflicts over inheritance, loyalty, and generational differences.[2][5] The plot unfolds across 50 episodes, highlighting the "family love and war" as the children adjust to a millionaire stepmother figure, testing the bonds forged through years of adversity and revealing underlying resentments and affections within the multi-generational household.[6][1]Development background
The series Marry Me Now, titled Gachi Salraeyo in Korean, was conceived as a multi-generational family drama emphasizing themes of reconciliation, parental sacrifice, and romantic reunion, fitting KBS2's tradition of weekend serials targeting family audiences. It was written by Park Pil-Joo, who crafted a narrative centered on a widowed father's struggles raising four children and his rekindled romance with a first love, incorporating elements of medical profession and business inheritance disputes. Directed by Yoon Chang-beom, the production aimed to sustain the momentum of KBS2's high-rated weekend slot, with filming incorporating real-world product integrations such as the interior design firm Younglim (YL Group), which served as the backdrop for key workplace scenes and provided set materials and sponsorship.[3][7] Development progressed in late 2017, with casting announcements highlighting established actors suited to family drama roles. In December 2017, leads Han Ji-hye, playing the ambitious doctor Park Yoo-ha, and Lee Sang-woo, portraying the eligible bachelor Seo Ji-seung, were reported to be in positive discussions for the project, marking Lee Sang-woo's return to KBS family dramas following his role in All About My Mom. Supporting cast including Yoo Dong-geun as the patriarch and Chang Mi-hee as the female lead's mother were secured to bolster ensemble dynamics typical of the genre. The drama was produced by GNJ Production under KBS oversight, with an initial run planned for 50 episodes to allow extended storytelling.[8][9] Positioned as the successor to the blockbuster My Golden Life, which concluded with ratings exceeding 40% nationwide, Marry Me Now was scheduled to premiere on March 17, 2018, airing Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 KST. This slot transition was strategic, leveraging the prior series' popularity in family-oriented content to attract similar viewership demographics. Pre-production focused on authentic depictions of everyday Korean family life, including custom shoe-making and hospital settings, to resonate with audiences seeking relatable, value-driven narratives over sensational plots.[1]Cast and characters
Main cast
The principal cast of Marry Me Now features Han Ji-hye in the leading role of Park Yoo-ha, the resilient eldest daughter navigating family dynamics and personal aspirations.[10][11] Lee Sang-woo portrays Jung Eun-tae, a determined young man who forms a central romantic and familial connection with Yoo-ha.[10][11] Yoo Dong-geun plays Park Hyo-seob, the pragmatic patriarch of the multi-generational Park family, whose decisions influence the household's stability.[10][3] Jang Mi-hee embodies Lee Mi-yeon, a key maternal figure whose interactions underscore themes of intergenerational harmony and conflict.[10][1]| Actor | Character | Role Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Han Ji-hye | Park Yoo-ha | Eldest daughter central to family and romantic plotlines.[10][11] |
| Lee Sang-woo | Jung Eun-tae | Love interest and ally in familial challenges.[10][11] |
| Yoo Dong-geun | Park Hyo-seob | Family head managing economic and relational pressures.[10][3] |
| Jang Mi-hee | Lee Mi-yeon | Maternal character bridging generational tensions.[10][1] |
Supporting cast
The supporting cast in Marry Me Now? included actors portraying extended family members, romantic interests, and professional acquaintances integral to the multi-generational family dynamics.[9] Park Sun-young appeared as Park Sun-ha, the responsible eldest sibling navigating her own marital challenges within the Park family.[10] [11] Kim Mi-kyung portrayed Jeong Jin-hee, a maternal figure providing emotional support amid family tensions.[9] Park Se-wan played Yeon Da-yeon, a younger character involved in relational subplots.[9] Lee Ji-hoon acted as Yoo Hee-joon, contributing to interpersonal conflicts and alliances.[9] Additional supporting performers included Keum Sae-rok as Park Hyeon-ha and Park Joon-geum as Woo Ah-mi, each appearing in episodes that explored themes of duty, romance, and generational expectations.[9]Production
Pre-production and filming
The first script reading for Marry Me Now (also known as Shall We Live Together) occurred in late December 2017 at the KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea, involving principal cast members including Han Ji-hye and Lee Sang-woo.[1] Directed by Yoon Chang-beom, with screenplay by Park Pil-joo, the series entered production shortly thereafter to meet its premiere schedule on KBS2.[12][10] Filming took place primarily in South Korea, adhering to the standard practices for KBS weekend dramas, which often involve location shoots in urban and rural settings around Seoul to depict family-centric narratives.[3] The production was handled by KBS Media in collaboration with KBS, enabling a 50-episode run from March 17 to September 9, 2018, with episodes typically filmed concurrently with airing to incorporate viewer feedback and maintain narrative momentum.[3][13] No major delays or location-specific challenges were reported during principal photography.Staff controversies
The production of Marry Me Now, a 2018 South Korean television series directed by Yoon Chang-beom and written by Kim Young-hyun and Park Hye-jin, encountered no publicly reported controversies involving its staff during pre-production, filming, or broadcast on KBS2 from March 17 to September 9, 2018.[3] Contemporary coverage and viewer discussions focused primarily on plot elements and character arcs rather than any internal production disputes or personnel misconduct.[2] The series maintained steady ratings, peaking at around 20% nationally, without interruptions attributed to staff-related issues.Soundtrack
Original soundtrack
The original soundtrack for the 2018 South Korean drama Marry Me Now comprises multiple insert songs released as singles across five parts between 2018 and 2019, primarily featuring ballad-style tracks performed by Korean vocalists to underscore romantic and familial themes.[14][15] These releases were distributed digitally via platforms such as Apple Music and Amazon Music, with each part typically containing one or two tracks tied to key episodes.[16][17]| Part | Song Title (Romanized/English) | Artist | Release Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kkum (Dream) | Kim Jung-min | Lead single emphasizing longing; 3:46 duration.[15][17] |
| 2 | Keopeul (Couple) | Taeha | Duet-style track on partnership; featured in music videos; 3:09 duration.[16][17] |
| 3 | Yeojaro Sallaeyo (I'll Live as a Woman) | Shin Yeon-ah | Focuses on personal resolve; insert for character arcs.[15][17] |
| 4 | Nae An-e Geu Saram (The Person Inside Me) | Monday Kiz | Emotional ballad on inner conflict; 3:55 duration in related media.[18][15] |
| 5 | Geuraedo Sarangiya (Still It's Love) | Beige | Reflective on enduring affection; 7:52 total for part.[19][15] |
Broadcast and viewership
Airing details
Marry Me Now premiered on KBS2 in South Korea on March 17, 2018.[3] The series aired weekly on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 KST.[1] It concluded its run on September 9, 2018, after 50 episodes.[2] Each episode had a runtime of approximately 70 minutes, excluding commercials.[2] The drama occupied the 19:55 time slot previously held by My Golden Life and was followed by My Only One.[1] Broadcast in the Korean language, it targeted a weekend evening audience typical for family-oriented dramas on public broadcaster KBS2.[1]Ratings and performance
"Marry Me Now" garnered strong viewership ratings on KBS2, leading its Saturday-Sunday 19:55 KST time slot throughout its run from March 17 to September 9, 2018.[21] The series peaked at 31.6% nationwide according to Nielsen Korea for episode 12 aired on April 22, 2018, marking its highest recorded figure and surpassing the prior episode high of 29.4%.[21] [22] Subsequent episodes sustained robust performance, including 23.7% for the May 5 broadcast, a decline of 6.7 percentage points from the immediately preceding week's 30.4% but still dominant in the slot.[21] The drama outperformed rivals such as MBC's "My Husband Mr. Oh!" (7.4% to 11.2% for episodes 21-22) and SBS's "The Good Witch" (5.7% to 8.9% for its final episodes), solidifying its position as the top-rated program in its demographic during a competitive period for weekend family-oriented series.[21] This success reflected the appeal of its multi-generational family narrative to older audiences, a key viewer base for KBS2 weekend dramas, contributing to the full 50-episode run without reported cancellation risks due to low numbers.[22]Reception
Critical response
Marry Me Now garnered scant professional critical attention upon its March 19, 2022 premiere on OWN, with no Tomatometer score or published reviews aggregated on Rotten Tomatoes as of the latest available data.[23] This paucity of formal critique reflects the series' niche positioning within unscripted relationship programming, which often receives limited coverage from mainstream outlets compared to scripted dramas or high-profile reality formats. Audience feedback, serving as a partial proxy for reception amid the critic shortfall, yielded a middling IMDb rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 24 user votes.[24] Reviewers highlighted the premise's novelty—wherein relationship coach Rebecca Lynn Pope orchestrates surprise proposals from strangers to longtime unmarried couples—as an intriguing intervention in commitment dynamics.[25] However, detractors frequently cited discomfort with the format's intrusion into private relationships, deeming the spectacle contrived and unlikely to sustain viewer engagement over time, with one observer predicting retrospective bemusement at its appeal.[25] Promotional previews anticipated buzz from the show's unconventional twist on marriage prompts, yet this did not translate into substantive critical discourse or endorsements from established reviewers.[26] The absence of awards nods or in-depth analyses further underscores a reception tempered by skepticism toward its ethical and entertainment viability.Cultural impact and themes
The series delves into themes of blended family dynamics, where initial resistance from adult children to their father's remarriage to a wealthy widow highlights tensions between filial duty and personal autonomy, ultimately resolving in reconciliation and mutual support. Central to the narrative is the portrayal of intergenerational love, exemplified by the romance between protagonists Park Yoo-ha, a driven medical intern motivated by her father's sacrifices, and Jung Eun-tae, a pragmatic architect, underscoring how class differences and past hardships can be bridged through perseverance and affection.[1][5] The drama also examines elder remarriage and step-parenting, reflecting Confucian-influenced Korean values of family harmony while critiquing rigid expectations around inheritance and gender roles in caregiving.[27] These motifs resonate with traditional Korean family dramas, emphasizing emotional realism over melodrama, as the multi-generational household navigates conflicts like sibling rivalries and romantic entanglements without resorting to exaggerated tropes. The stepmother's integration into the family arc promotes themes of forgiveness and second chances, portraying wealth as a tool for benevolence rather than division, though some viewer discussions noted its idealized resolution of real-world stepfamily frictions.[2][28] Culturally, Marry Me Now contributed to the popularity of weekend family sagas on KBS2, achieving peak nationwide ratings above 30% in later episodes and averaging around 25-28% during its run from March 17 to September 9, 2018, appealing primarily to older demographics seeking relatable depictions of aging, loss, and renewal.[1] Its success, including actor Yoo Dong-geun's grand prize at the 2018 KBS Drama Awards for his portrayal of the widowed father, underscored public interest in narratives affirming remarriage for seniors amid South Korea's rising divorce and aging population rates.[29] The series influenced niche conversations on platforms like Dramabeans and Reddit about realistic portrayals of parental dating, challenging stigmas around late-life romance in a society where adult children often exert influence over elders' decisions, though it faced criticism for conservative undertones in resolving conflicts through traditional reconciliation rather than confrontation.[30][31]Awards and nominations
"Marry Me Now" won four awards at the 11th Korea Drama Awards on October 1, 2018: Best Drama for the series, Grand Excellence Award for actor Yoo Dong-geun, Best Screenplay for Park Pil-joo, and Best Original Score for Kim Yi-na.[32] At the 2018 KBS Drama Awards held on December 31, 2018, the series secured several accolades, including the Grand Prize (Daesang) for Yoo Dong-geun.[33] Lee Sang-woo received the Excellence Award for Actor in a Serial Drama.[34] Jang Mi-hee won the Top Excellence Award for Actress in a Serial Drama.[35]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Korea Drama Awards | Best Drama | Marry Me Now | Won |
| 2018 | Korea Drama Awards | Grand Excellence Award (Actor) | Yoo Dong-geun | Won |
| 2018 | Korea Drama Awards | Best Screenplay | Park Pil-joo | Won |
| 2018 | Korea Drama Awards | Best Original Score | Kim Yi-na | Won |
| 2018 | KBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Yoo Dong-geun | Won |
| 2018 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Actor (Serial Drama) | Lee Sang-woo | Won |
| 2018 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Actress (Serial Drama) | Jang Mi-hee | Won |