Can We Get Married? (2012)
Grade: D+
20 Episodes
After dating for three years, teacher
Hye-yoon and small toy company employee Jung-hoon declare their
intentions to marry. Hye-yoon's widowed mother only approves of the
match once she discovers Jung-hoon's parents are wealthy, but his
parents disapprove of Hye-yoon once they realize she does not live up
to their standard of living, unable to gift them with extravagant
in-law presents. Then Hye-yoon's mom disapproves because of the way
they are treating Hye-yoon and because they plan to give all their
wealth to charity, not their only child. Meanwhile Hye-yoon's sister
Hye-jin starts the official divorce process with her husband of seven
years, finally having enough of his serial adultery once the latest
mistress confronts and challenges Hye-jin. Jung-hoon's cousin, chef
and restaurant owner Ki-joong, breaks up with his girlfriend of five
years, the girl who first introduced Hye-yoon and Jung-hoon, claiming
he doesn't believe in it, only to get engaged for a business
alliance. Will anyone get married in this atmosphere of posturing,
social pressures, and insecurities?
*This
was basically a plain old boring American soap opera, in Korea. No
supernatural spin, just normal life and normal shortcomings, pride,
arguments – SO MUCH YELLING – and misunderstandings. The only
story line I enjoyed was the single 50-year-old aunt who lived at
home with Hye-yoon and finally found love with a younger man after a
test ride on a motorcycle. I would have watched a series entirely
about that character. The music was boring, too. Really, I was just
annoyed with how petty and mean everyone was to each other, as well
as all the sleeping around. Lots of swearing, pre- and extramarital
affairs with virtually no regret – none of the usual build up I
expect and enjoy in kdramas. Don't waste your time. I won't watch
this again or recommend it.*
