Perfect Marriage Revenge Explained

Native Name:
Hangul:완벽한 결혼의 정석
Hanja:完璧한 結婚의 定石
Rr:Wanbyeokan gyeolhon-ui jeongseok
Mr:Wanbyŏk'an kyŏrhonŭi chŏngsŏk
Lk:The Standard of a Perfect Marriage
Director:Oh Sang-won
Music:Jeong Tae-kyung
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:12
Executive Producer:Park Jae-hoon
Runtime:70 minutes
Company:Jidam Studio
Network:MBN

Perfect Marriage Revenge is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Sung Hoon, Jung Yoo-min, Jin Ji-hee, Kang Shin-hyo, and Oh Seung-yoon. It is based on a web novel[1] of the same name, which was also made into a webtoon.[2] It aired on MBN from October 28 to December 3, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:50 (KST) for 12 episodes.[3] [4]

Synopsis

In 2023, Han Yi-joo (Jung Yoo-min) is the naive adopted eldest daughter of a rich family. Despite their cold and uncaring behavior towards her, she works hard for her family's love and approval, especially her mother's (Lee Jung-hye), for whom she makes imitations of famous paintings as a hobby. One day, Yi-joo discovers that Lee Jung-hye has not only been defrauding clients by selling them the imitations but has also framed her for the crime; later the same day, she finds out that her husband, Yoo Se-hyuk (Oh Seung-yoon), has feelings for her younger sister and has filed for divorce.

Feeling overwhelmed, Yi-joo runs away and gets into a serious car accident. Although she survives, she is subsequently murdered by Jung-hye's assistant in her hospital bed. She then wakes up in 2022, exactly one year before the accident, when she's still engaged. Deciding to take revenge on both her family and fiancé, she seeks out Seo Do-guk (Sung Hoon), the man her younger sister has a crush on and proposes to him. He agrees to the marriage but with a condition: to win the trust of his grandmother.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Yi-joo's family

Do-guk's family

People in Do-guk's company

Se-hyuk's family

Others

Extended

Special appearance

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[12]
NationwideSeoul
1October 28, 2023 rowspan="2"
2October 29, 20231.856%
3November 4, 20231.926% 2.240%
4November 5, 20232.237% rowspan="4"
5November 11, 20231.586%
6November 12, 20231.804%
7November 18, 20231.767%
8November 19, 20232.331%
9November 25, 20232.538% 1.787%
10November 26, 20232.407% 1.912%
11December 2, 2023
12December 3, 20232.420% 1.954%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
  • This series airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Notes and References

  1. News: [지디의 네웹소설] 로맨스 복수극 '완벽한 결혼의 정석'. [ZD's Naver web novel] Romance revenge drama 'Perfect Marriage Revenge'. 23 October 2021. 8 November 2023. ZDNET Korea. ko. Naver. 8 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231108032330/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/092/0002236971?sid=105. live.
  2. News: 네이버웹툰 '완벽한 결혼의 정석', 10월 28일 드라마 첫방송. Naver Webtoon 'Perfect Marriage Revenge' premieres as a drama on October 28th. 24 October 2023. 8 November 2023. Segye Biz. ko. 8 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231108032327/https://www.segyebiz.com/newsView/20231023513411. live.
  3. Web site: 윤 . 효정 . 성훈·정유민·진지희 '완벽한 결혼의 정석' 주연…10월 첫방송 . Starring Sung Hoon, Jung Yu-min, and Jin Ji-hee in 'The Standard of a Perfect Marriage'... First broadcast in October . 2023-08-28 . . ko . 2023-08-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230825211232/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006992624 . live .
  4. Web site: 진 . 향희 . 성훈·정유민→이민영 '완벽한 결혼의 정석', 복수극 역사 새로 쓴다 . Sung Hoon, Jung Yu-min → Lee Min-young ‘The perfect marriage’, rewriting the history of revenge dramas . 2023-09-04 . . ko . 2023-09-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230904073838/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0005181519 . live .
  5. Web site: 전노민→김응수 진희경 '완벽한 결혼의 정석' 출연, 관록 라인업 완성 . Jeon No-min→Kim Eung-soo, Jin Hee-kyung, appearing in ‘Standard Procedure of Perfect Marriage’, complete lineup . 2023-08-28 . . ko . 2023-08-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230825211232/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000763599 . live .
  6. Web site: 안 . 태현 . 이병준, '완벽한 결혼의 정석' 출연 확정…정유민 할아버지 역 . 2023-09-22 . entertain.naver.com . ko . 2023-09-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230930145043/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007062345 . live .
  7. Web site: '완벽한 결혼의 정석' 이미숙, 쿨내 진동 시어머니로‥성훈과 모자 호흡 . ‘Standard Procedure of Perfect Marriage’ Lee Mi-sook, a mother-in-law with a cool vibe ‥ Mother and son chemistry with Seong-hoon . 2023-09-08 . . ko . 2023-09-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908110720/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000769425 . live .
  8. Web site: 오하늬, 경찰→성훈 동생으로 변신…'완벽한 결혼의 정석' 합류 . Oh Han-hee, transformed from a police officer to Seonghoon’s younger brother… Join ‘The Standard of a Perfect Marriage’ . 2023-09-11 . entertain.naver.com . ko . 2023-09-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230919112056/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001637606 . live .
  9. Web site: 출연자 소개. Cast Introduction. October 24, 2023. Maeil Broadcasting Network. ko. October 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231029113432/https://mbn.co.kr/vod/programContents/952/6106. live.
  10. Web site: 류 . 예지 . [공식] 도유, MBN 새 드라마 '완벽한 결혼의 정석' 출연 확정 ]. [Official] Doyu confirmed to appear in MBN’s new drama ‘The Standard of a Perfect Marriage’ . 2023-09-19 . . ko . 2023-09-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230930145022/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/312/0000629258 . live .
  11. Web site: 홍석천, '완결정' 특별출연…'사랑의 큐피드' 드레스 숍 사장. Lee. Seul. Hong Seok-chun, 'Wanjungdetermination' special appearance...'Love Cupid' dress shop owner. X-ports News. Naver. November 8, 2023. November 8, 2023. ko. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120082246/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001659229. live.
  12. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1–2, 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. Daum. November 6, 2023. November 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231106004552/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EC%99%84%EB%B2%BD%ED%95%9C%20%EA%B2%B0%ED%98%BC%EC%9D%98%20%EC%A0%95%EC%84%9D&irk=97911&irt=tv-program&DA=TVP. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 4, 2023. November 6, 2023. November 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231104232134/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231104. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 5, 2023. November 6, 2023. November 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231106140123/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231105. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 12, 2023. November 13, 2023. November 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231112231509/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231112. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 18, 2023. November 19, 2023. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120003153/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231118. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 19, 2023. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120003323/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231119. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 25, 2023. November 26, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 26, 2023. November 27, 2023. November 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231128000154/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231126. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 2, 2023. December 3, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 3, 2023. December 4, 2023. December 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231203232117/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231203. live.