Lee Yi Kyung’s Villain Role in ‘Marry My Husband’ Receives Tons of Praise from Viewers
Lee Yi Kyung delights viewers as he showcases his flexibility as an actor in his new drama, "Marry My Husband."
Joining Park Min Young, Na In Woo, and Song Ha Yoon, the tvN series depicts the story of a revenge-driven wife who was cheated on and murdered by her husband.
In "Marry My Husband," Lee Yi Kyung takes on the role of Park Min Hwan, the husband of Kang Ji Won (Park Min Young). He cheated on his wife with her best friend, Jung Soo Min (Song Ha Yoon). In addition, he is also getting Kang Ji Won's savings and killing her for insurance claims.
As "Marry My Husband" episode 1 officially aired this January, viewers were captivated to watch Lee Yi Kyung transform into the series' antagonist.
'Marry My Husband' Garners Attention Because of Lee Yi Kyung
During the first week of airing, "Marry My Husband" garnered an impressive viewership as the pilot episode hit a 5.2 percent average nationwide rating.
As for the viewers' response, fans lauded Park Min Young's remarkable acting and, at the same time, Lee Yi Kyung's versatility.
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Viewers took to social media to express their insights about the new drama series. Some mentioned how amazing he is as an actor for flawlessly portraying the role of a manipulative husband.
my apologies to lee yi kyung for thinking he was only good at comedy, this is an ACTOR#MarryMyHusbandEp1 #MarryMyHusband pic.twitter.com/zHwxyPWXYi
— MB (@marbrittof) January 2, 2024
I can't take Lee Yi Kyung seriously even though he's acting as an antagonist.
— Nancy⁷ (@btsppang) January 2, 2024
I read Marry My Husband webtoon and I hated her husband and friend.
I can't take the 2nd male lead and FL lead seriously 😂
But of course, the show couldn't take away the comedic side of the actor, which the viewers loved.
Park Min Young doing "Aegyo"
— MY (@mamamiyhae) January 3, 2024
Lee Yi Kyung from gwenchana gwenchana to Mwoya Mwoya lmao#MarryMyHusband https://t.co/bqoL1osmeJ
Is 'Marry My Husband' Worth Watching?
Officially aired on January 1, tvN delivered an interesting drama that stars a roster of talented actors.
Based on the webtoon of the same name, "Marry My Husband" is directed by Park Won Gook of "Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist" seasons 1 and 2, along with screenwriter Shin Yoo Dam of "Awaken."
As mentioned, the story revolves around Kang Ji Won's journey as she takes revenge. That is after she gets a second shot at life.
Apart from the premise of the story, "Marry My Husband" showcases the chemistry between the four lead stars.
Viewers get to watch the latest episode via tvN l, and subscribers of TVING and Prime Video have a global audience.
As for the upcoming episode, "Marry My Husband" episode 3 airs on January 8 and is broadcast every Monday and Tuesday.
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Written by Geca Wills
