I had my doubts about the so-called global edition of We Got Married, which felt like a desperate ratings grab for an aging Korean variety show to tap into a wider market after the domestic audience may be bored with it. But the casting of 2PM‘s Taecyeon with his lunky good nature and Gui Gui (Wu Ying Jie) with her 4D bubbly candor, that just felt like someone giving me something perfect that I never even knew to order on the menu. All the official filming stills from their honeymoon and wedding on Jeju were beyond adorable and felt staged without being artificially cloying. You know it’s all for show, but the two people involved are sincerely approaching it, which makes it all in good fun. The first two episodes have premiered thus far and it’s totally a riot. I only watch the Taecyeon and Gui Gui segment as I’m not interested in Lee Hong Ki and Fuji Mina making a go at their international marriage, but the cultural differences are really taking a backseat to how hella awkward it all is. Since I don’t watch WGM, I can’t tell if even the Korean “married couples” are this way around each other, but it elicits bucketfuls of teary mirth from me. Taecyeon and Gui Gui speak English with each other, with a smattering of Korean and hand gestures, though his English is by far way better than hers. In his interviews, he answers in English as well while she reverts to Chinese. The narration in the episodes are conveniently subtitled in English, and it’s really like a cherry on top of the awkwardness. I can’t explain other than you have to watch it to understand. This is going to be such a silly show to watch week-to-week since Taecyeon and Gui Gui have chemistry but it’s going to take time to really build the understanding and comfort level to create some sparks. Visually they are a gorgeously compatible couple, him with his dorky hotness and her with her bubbly prettiness. Yes, call me shallow, but I’m onboard with seeing two cute kids pretend to fall in love and get married. Check out a cut of episode 1 and see if they also bring the warm and fuzzies for you.
WGM Episode 1 cut of Taecyeon and Gui Gui:
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I agree, love them and hope they get over the language barrier haha
Make sure to watch the full episodes for maximum fuzzy awkwardness haha, the ones on youtube are cut a lot
Hahaha omg, I don't even know what to think. This is so hilariously awkward and cute! I never watched WGM before, but I may have to tune in just to see their antics and growing chemistry and understanding.
Good stuff for drama slumps, lol.
Aww.. I might just start watching we got married again... they're too cute and yeah hopefully they'll get over the language barrier soon.
Considering Taecyeon grew up in the states ( I think he is from Boston) I am not surprised he is so comfortable speaking in english. Although considering he has been speaking Korean primarily for years now its really weird hearing him speak english.
OMG! I thought the same thing listening to him. I've heard him speak a little bit of English in promos for different things and it sometimes sounded like he was struggling. This was a big (sexy) surprise. He sounds good. I wonder if he and Khun primarily communicate in English.
I think him and Khun speak in English mostly since I think Khun is more comfortable speaking in Thai and English than Korean (even though he is really good at Korean). I think Taecyeon immigrated to the US and spent most of his teenage years there before starting a career in Korea. But it makes sense that he might be struggling in english now since he has mostly spoken Korean for the past many years.
OMG! That is so awkward that I didn't know if I wanted to laugh or look away lol. When she asked him if he was 'happy' to be with her - I burst out laughing. Her english isn't great and its so cute to hear her try. Taecyeon's english though, is really good. But I guess that's what makes it fun. They're kinda speaking in half korean, half english and half mandarin. LOL.
I watched the show and annoyed but how she tried to be desperately cute. I think Taecyon is equally agitated especially that she seems so stupid which she is in fact really is dumb and stupid.
Maybe she seems "dumb and stupid" to you because her English isn't very good, but she's actually pretty articulate and good with her words when she speaks in Chinese. She's known to be really playful and lively in the Chinese entertainment industry, so I don't think she's acting out the aegyo like most K-pop girls do nor is she pretending to be cute. I actually thought she was surprisingly independent in the relationship (like when she didn't want him to touch her feet or her hands during ep 1). Watch some behind-the-scenes video of her and maybe your perspective would change. Just my two cents. Have a good one.
In Episode 1 Gui Gui irritated me coz i was not used to her acting "cute" and asking Taecyeon to buy her shoes ... Taecyeon was taken aback by her too i think... but by Episode 2 I am "sold"... so is Taecyeon... she is cute & fun to be with ... Due to cultural difference i am sure they will both take time to get to know each other... Yes i am bored with Korean WGM coz the couples are so pretencious... the female always act so "coy" and "innocent" almost not real ....
I don't watch WGM either
this is my first time
I think Taecyeon was surprised by how little english she spoke
It was like he was overwhelmed and the first episode was really funny and awkward
but i have faith in Gui Gui's bubbly adorableness! I think she can break Taecyeon. XD
Fuji Mina and Hong Ki surprisingly have a comfortable and natural chemistry and she's sweet , super pretty and very intelligent. Hong Ki was definitely impressed.
To add on to your comment, i actually think she has already started 'breaking' Taecyeon. I think towards the end, Taecyeon got a rough idea of what and how to work with her and look after her. As for Fujii Mina and Hong Ki, all i can say is Hong Ki is super lucky. His 'wife' knows korean and japanese, so he can communicate with her easily. Also, their personalities match really well. Hong Ki is energetic, whilst Mina is calm and straight foward.
yes, I did notice how Hong Ki has a playful, childlike personality, I can't believe he was so shy when he met her! They're really opposites personality-wise, and it's interesting how he said that his impression of her was that she's fragile but it's sweet how he said that he will be more careful and considerate of her :)
I agree with you about hongki and fuji mina, they match really well which makes it an easy and enjoyable watch and I love how playful they are.
As for taec and gui gui... i really don't enjoy their pairing, it feels like taec is a bit a father figure... actually they make me cringe just a bit... i like them separately taec is smexy and gui gui is cute, but together? meh
These two won me over when I saw their adorable ridiculousness <3 I thought the language barrier would prevent me from enjoying the show, but now I'll have to keep on watching to see more of their antics.
Even though it was awkward, instead of spending most of time watching this on my laptop and cringing, i was laughing my head off. Gui Gui seriously made my day. I loved it when she was trying to 'persuade' Taecyeon to buy her the shoes and then when she kept unintentionally making Taecyeon laugh. I'm super excited for the next episode :D
I must confess that this is my first time watching wgm, and it alternates between being awkward or funny. The last scene about Tacyeon saying he feels like Gui Gui's father taking care of her, wiping her nose and supporting her when she fell; I thought that might throw a spanner into them trying to have believable romance, but Tacyeon is really gentlemanly (besides the refusal to buy her shoes which he reveals to be a pretense to surprise her later) and helpful; I can't wait to find out how it all works out later! :)