CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, and Amazon's Prime Video have launched the Japanese edition of the global project 'Marry My Husband,' receiving positive reviews.
'Marry My Husband' Japanese edition (original title: 私の夫と結婚して) is a drama adapted from a popular web novel of the same name, featuring Japanese stars Ko Shiha Fuuka and Sato Takeru in lead roles, generating buzz. CJ ENM Japan and the country's largest drama production company, Studio Dragon, are in charge of the project, alongside Jiyu Pictures, which produced the film 'The Girl We Liked in Those Days,' and the long-established large production company Shochiku (松竹撮影所) in Japan, attracting attention as a 'J-drama created by K-drama producers.' Unusually, a production conference featuring the two lead actors was held in Korea before its premiere, signaling the start of this cross-border global project.
'Marry My Husband' Japanese edition premiered on June 27 on Amazon's video streaming service Prime Video, and shortly after its release, it ranked No. 1 on the Japan Prime Video according to the global OTT ranking site FlixPatrol, attracting considerable interest. Additionally, the Korean version of 'Marry My Husband,' aired on tvN, ranked 7th among Prime Video's most-watched non-English content in 2024 and 5th in the TV Show category, and with the release of the Japanese edition, it has once again entered the top tier of Japan Prime Video's TOP 10, beginning a resurgence.
Viewer responses have been enthusiastic. The largest content review site in Japan, Filmarks, recorded an average score of 4.1 points (out of 5), while the world's largest content rating site, IMDb, recorded a score of 9.2 points (out of 10). Japanese internet users have provided various positive evaluations, saying, "This is different from typical remakes," "It seems like a well-localized work for the Japanese version," "The fast pace blends comedy and suspense elements well," "Ko Shiha Fuuka and Sato Takeru's performances are good, and I look forward to what's next," and "Congratulations on achieving No. 1 on Amazon."
The co-executive producer of 'Marry My Husband' Japanese edition, CJ ENM Global Content Production Team leader Lee Sang-hwa, noted, "The actors' passionate performances and K-drama elements are harmoniously blended, which seems to be receiving a positive response locally," and added, "CJ ENM will continue to strive to present better works in the global market through various collaborations, so please give us your support."
Meanwhile, the Japanese edition of 'Marry My Husband' will be released in two episodes every Sunday night at 11 p.m., starting July 6 on tvN. It will also be available on TVING after the broadcast.
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