The series (written by Lee Hana; directed by Song Hyun-wook and Hwang In-hyuk) follows two strangers who stage a 90-day “newlywed” arrangement to hang on to a luxe newlywed-home giveaway. With Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min serving up swoon-worthy chemistry and a brisk, no-filler pace, the show is delivering one feel-good rush after another.
Episodes 7 and 8 leaned into the romance post-confession, with Kim Woo-joo (Choi) charging straight toward Yoo Me-ri (Jung) ― and viewers grinning ear to ear. Misunderstandings get cleared fast, angst never lingers, and Woo-joo’s fearless flirting pairs perfectly with a heroine who knows what she wants. From their kiss amid the reeds to a sugar-sweet piggyback and cozy-in-bed banter, the week delivered a string of instant-classic rom-com moments.
Episode 8 reached a 10.9% peak, while the capital-area average hit 7.7%, the nationwide average 7.4%, and the 20?49 demo peaked at 2.62% ― all up from Episode 7. On November 3, the show also ranked No. 3 on FlixPatrol’s worldwide Disney+ TV shows chart, underscoring its global buzz.
A making-of video packed with behind-the-scenes moments is adding fuel to the frenzy. During rehearsals, Choi and Jung bounce ideas off each other and crack up; once cameras roll, they’re all-in on character, only to break into laughter the second “cut” is called ― a charming contrast fans can’t get enough of.
On IMDb, 'Would You Marry Me' holds an 8.1 rating. Recent user reactions include: “The best rom-com ― great story, lovable characters, and incredible chemistry. Recommend to everyone” (Tom***), “Rom-com of the year! Comforting and stress-relieving amid a busy week” (Via***), and “Spot-on casting. I’m hooked on the lively, thrilling episodes” (son***).
Korean social media is equally smitten: “Dopamine through the roof this week,” “Conflicts resolve at lightspeed ― love it,” “The insane pacing is the show’s superpower,” “Great payoff on earlier breadcrumbs,” “Sweet enough to give you a sugar rush,” “That kiss in the reeds never gets old,” “A go-for-it male lead plus an even-faster heroine ― unbeatable,” “The making-of is full of gems ― their real laughs are adorable,” and “Woo-joo the fox and Me-ri the bunny ― A+ chemistry.”
'Would You Marry Me' airs Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 p.m. KST.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)