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Marry Him If You Dare Episode 1 Recap — 59 Comments

  1. I actually think Yonghwa’s acting has improved a lot
    I was pleasantly surprised as i no longer cringed at it
    and he nailed the scene where he saw mirae skinny dipping

  2. Thanks for the fast recap Ms Koala…i love the first episode already and this is my most anticipated drama since i’m a Yoon Eun Hye fan.

  3. I loved this first episode, I was hooked and wanting more.
    The colors when mi rae was by the lake at night was GORGEOUS. And then when she went skinny dipping with the fishes, i was sold!
    Yoon Eun Hye is stellar in the role of mi rae (so glad she’s finally back with a project i can get with).
    I actually like jung yong hwa’s character more than lee dong gun’s(im tired of shouty heros), though i’m sure i’ll start switching ships soon enough.
    I actually thought jung yong hwa (although still bleh at acting) was bearable enough here cause I actually like his character.
    I’ve got to say i am also in love with the OST which is gorgeous to listen to as well as fun and upbeat.

    • Jung Yong Hwa definitely gave me a nice surprise by not totally sucking. I didn’t buy him in character yet but he has time to sell me on Se Joo.

  4. What is with these drama chaebols (LMH and now Yonghwa)? You get a free chance to peek at naked women and both of them reject it…. smh

  5. The fact that future Mi Rae still calls Shin ‘yeobo’ suggests that her reason for breaking up the OTP has more to do with noble idiocy than anything else. I want them to beat the odds so badly.

    Lee Dong Gun and Yoon Eun Hye look PERFECT together… gahhhh. I can see some of the fire that she had with Kang Ji Hwan.

    • This is as close as the burning chemistry she had with KJH. Since LTM was so narratively stupid, if MHIYD stays smartly written, then YEH-LDG can easily parlay their unbelievably good chemistry to a ridiculously unforgettable realm of drama OTPs. Please make it happen, drama! I actually can’t wait to watch future Mi Rae interact with present day Kim Shin. That oughtta give even more clues as to what is going on in the future. Absolutely she loves Shin and is trying to ruin their fate not because of her changed feelings for him.

      • Oh, what I would give for Kang Ji Hwan and Yoon Eun Hye to reunite in a good drama, Miss K!

        LTM made me realize how insipid most drama pairings really are once you get past two attractive people mugging into the camera when they’re around each other.

      • I doubt HwanHye would do anything again anytime soon, but I would give an arm and an leg if any drama OTP delivers their level of intense sizzle. Two strong actors can sell a weak story, but two weak actors can tank a strong story.

        I’m calling it now – LDG better be kissing YEH the same way KJH did in LTM. Anything less is a total waste of their chemistry. I want this!

      • i second that sizzling kissing scene for eun hye and dong gun!!!!

        please drama Gods!!!!!!

      • Oh no, Capt. K., please don’t say that. That sizzling kiss will forever be reserved only for our HwanHye OTP.

    • I think LDG will be having some great kiss scene (hope im not wrong) because from all the YEH BTS I’ve seen, she coaches her lead men on how to grab her and what they can do. Well all except Gong Yoo. So hopefully she doesn’t let up, and do it this time too. LDG is sexy, he needs so TLC from YEH. Her personality will help him get through his hardships.

  6. whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! thank you sooooooooooo much Captain! i kept refreshing the playground coz i was waiting for your recap!!!

    really appreciate it! here’s hoping that MHIYD will surpass everyone’s expectations!!!!

    fighting!!!! 🙂

  7. I already have second lead fever. I dont care for LDG character, he’s too much of a stick in the mud, for example reading the dictionary. JYH seeing her skinny dipping, isn’t there some kind of kdrama rule that if a male character sees the female lead naked…don’t they normally end up together. Here’s hoping.

    • Me too! I hate second lead shipping, but I love JYH’s character here. Ottoke? Thus far, we have all the reason to love Se Joo and dislike Kim Shin. I just hope it changes in the next few episodes.

      So, because of future Mi Rae’s meddling, SJ falls in love at first sight with MR rather than Yoo Kyung. He also (I believe) saves her from drowning (I guess we will see that scene where he lays her down on the bed). And KY and YK had that initial interaction from the car accident that might result in a mutual attraction. This pair swapping is indeed a fascinating theme. I am excited where this drama will take us.

      BTW, thanks for the recap Captain!

  8. The wedding photo at the bottom in your comment’s section is adorable. I will definitely be checking this drama out mainly for Yoon Eun Hye. Reminds me of Lie to Me again and I loved her in that.

  9. I thought that it was a very solid first episode. I really love seeing YEH shine again in her new character 🙂 My favorite scene so far was the one in Jeju where she went swimming with the fish while Se Joo was watching her. There was something ethereal about it. She was really beautiful <3

  10. I love ep1 too! I have not been paying my full attention to a K romcom ep1 since forever.

    I do not see YongHwa’s facial paralysis at all, I thought he sold me the character well, maybe I am still gathering myself from the shock that I’m having an 180 opinion from when I saw him last ‘acting’ in YAB. I see effort, I see emoting, I see him holding his own against a LDG, asking more would be too greedy of me.

    LDG is absolutely FINE, still within the confines of the shouty difficult entitled prince construct, but a decent hairdo, the steadfast confidence I can see a successful 30sth anchor on a good face in well fitted yummy suits can do wonders. He can swear, he can have a temper, as long as that is not all that is defining him when he’s also superb at his job and is every bit normal so far.

    I am more interested in future MiRae’s agenda, YEH is better than I expected of her, but imo she’s trying too eager to fit into a 32 yo every woman. I can not live with that hair on any normal girl. I would’ve paid for her salon trip STAT.

  11. I’ve been checking your website waiting for your review!! But Ms. Koala you won’t give Yonghwa a break huh? I thought he had improved so much from his previous character (Lee Shin) I think so far he is playing this character really well, I’m quite impressed. Eun Hye I love her!! I was a bit annoyed with her character in I Miss You but I love her as Mi Rae she just lightens up the screen ^^. As for Lee Dong Gun his character might be bit cliche at times but his delivery is flawless I definitely think there is much more to him and his story so I’m still on his side.

    Thank you for this review!!

  12. KOALA!!!!!!! I got up at 9am trolling your site for this. I almost died of anticipation. At 2pm, I was losing it, wondering why why why….then i remember that you have a life and I should just be thankful you are kind enough to do this for lil ol me….and others too. 🙂 Thanks thanks thanks, I cant wait to read it!!!!

  13. Loved this episode!

    Yoo Kyung seems to be a super cute character! I first thought from the character description that she would be the ‘annoying/haughty’ type of cute, but no.

    For now I am shipping any of the 4 pairings. Hell, even LDG+JYH are runner-ups for a 5th.

  14. Thanks for the recaps. The beach scene was beautiful. I think it’s currently a fan-favorite and has been getting good reviews even from netizens. Both Yoon Eun Hye and Jung Yonghwa did so well in that scene. They got 9.7% viewer ratings for the first episode which is totally not bad and I am expecting a higher rating tonight considering how the first episode turned out really well. I am really satisfied with the first episode and can’t wait for the next!

  15. Well Future Mi Rae mentions that the person she loves died and it’s her husband’s fault. Maybe that person is their child….

    • I was guessing that the husband is the one that dies. Possibly by suicide. The way future Mi Rae talked about suicide seemed that she had lost someone that way and she did say Kim Shin killed someone she loved. She may think that changing the past will prevent him from dying. Again, this is just a guess.

  16. I am simply delighted with this first episode, I like that there was not a dull moment was something fast yet fresh, the plot intrigues me so far and the acting of the 4 drivers makes me very happy, long ago saw no one romcom so good, this drama already has me hooked, waiting for the 2nd episode.

  17. this drama is awesome, with the chapter has more than enough sastifecho my expectations, from now on will be my number one on my list.

  18. Yonghwa, must he wear earrings in this drama? Seems like it doesn’t suit his character as chaebol! I don’t mind he wore it in Heartstrings. His character fits. Here it’s just putting me off. Ok there’s another reason why I like Kim Tan from Heirs or LMH. No annoying freaking earrings!

    • I think he wears them now cause he has to, to cover large ear ring holes. he’s been wearing them since high school and probably stretched out his ear holes. it probably doesn’t look very good without ear rings to cover. Either that or he really can’t part with the ear rings. they don’t bother me, I actually like them.

  19. Thanks, Ms. Koala foe the recap. This sounds like a solid start. I’m definitely looking forward to watch the first episode. Hopefully it will just continue to get better and better. I love a good rom-con.

  20. that was quick recapping, wow.. LDG and YEH looks like a good pair and fingers crossed, here’s hoping there’s more passion and sizzle as in LTM. YEH, fighting!!

  21. Thanks for the review, really appreciate your insight and all.

    Just some feedback for you though, could you please proofread your article before posting? It’s just that sometimes it’s such a distraction and at times I have to re-read the sentence to understand what you’re writing due to the errors.

    Just some feedback as a fan of your blog..

  22. Wasn’t the future Mi Rae trying to prevent the death of Se Joo in the future. Even Se Joo’s grandmother told Se Joo that she was told by the fortune teller that he will die prematurely in the future.

  23. Thanks for the recap ockoala…because of you i am updated and the pilot is really interesting! I so really want to watch it now but cant get access to it…pls help me find a way to watch it…my excitement is fever pitch now ockoala bcoz of you hahaha…

  24. I agree entirely with your summary of the episode – I was floored by how good it was! The episode’s 9.7 rating would be my score for it out of 10, and of course, the wonder that is YEH back in full-on sweet cute mode simply melted my heart to goo all over again. Yong Hwa surprised me in a good way, and I am certain that I am REALLY, REALLY going to enjoy the next 7 weeks if the series stays anywhere near this good!

  25. Hi, Cap’n Koala! I’m on this boat with you! Loving the first episode so far. Also watching Heirs but it doesn’t have as an addicting quality that is MHIYD and Lee Min Ho is always my drug of choice!

  26. Loving YongHwa’s natural acting in MHIYD. All in the cast are delivering their acting well & am excited to follow this drama with an interesting storyline. It’s always amusing to read Koala’s biased review especially on YH’s acting …anyway happy to see the cast enjoying the filming. Happy too that finally see a better written drama script for YH’s role of SeiJu.

  27. I only hope YEH loses that bird nest on her head. That awful hairstyle of YEH, she looks terrible 🙁
    But Lee Dong Gun has stolen my heart ;). I hope his role gets better.

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