Can ex-lovers really end up as friends?
I have just finished watching Love and Marriage. And I have to say that it is in the same league with The First Shop of Coffee Prince with regards to being a feel good drama.
Yes, it has some flaws but with the cutesy and giddy up episodes intertwined, you can barely even notice it.
Love and Marriage ended on a happy note. If you are into sugar coated, dreamy, and idealistic dramas – this drama is a definite must see for you. As the story started, an intricate web string of relationships were presented. But as the drama progresses, these web strings were untied one by one thus laying out a perfect love story for everyone in the series. Idealistic? It indeed is. And apparently, it is the primary reason why I got hooked to this series. It moves away from the stereotypical k-drama series of having to face a lot of difficulties fighting for each others’ love yet in the end the leads will still end up together. Love and Marriage has its own dose of those difficulties as well; it’s just that it is not to the extent of being a tear jerker. A lot of them were presented humorously, that you can barely feel its there.
The Story:
Park Hyun Soo is a divorce lawyer working next door to a match-making agency for divorced people called, “The Last Love”. Lee Kang Hyun is a couple manager of the same agency. Working next door, it is inevitable for the two leads not to see each other on a daily basis. But it actually wasn’t a love at first sight thing for them. In fact, at the first two episodes they were seen squabbling all the time. It seems to be the case as one is ending marriage by profession while the other is bringing divorced couples together.
Lee Kang Hyun is in a relationship with a law student who has been her boyfriend for five years. While Park Hyun Soo is a divorced divorce lawyer (.**.) who still maintains a friendly relationship with his wife. Although, his ex-wife is still hoping he could get him back but for Hyun Soo, there’s no more light of hope into being together again as he sees his ex-wife purely as a friend.
Kang Hyun broke up with his long time boyfriend for the reason that he wants to quit law school. Being a matchmaker that she is, qualification is important for couples. It’s like a point system wherein scores were given for looks, bank funds, occupation and other materialistic matters. But after breaking up, Kang Hyun’s boyfriend, Kyung Hwan, moved on effortlessly even to the extent of getting a new girlfriend. On the other hand, Kang Hyun was thinking things over and came up with a conclusion that she still loves Kyung Hwan.
And on a sudden twist of fate, Hyun Soo and Kang Hyun became friends by virtue having shared a common “security” place in the office which is the building rooftop. This eventually became the lovers’ nest and witnessed how the relationship between the two characters bloomed.
Like any other lover stories getting a dilemma, Love & Marriage is not an exception. But as what I have stated earlier, it was humorously and wittily done so you take it lightly and laugh out at the situation most of the time.
Since Park Hyun Soo is a divorced man, Kang Hyun on the other hand is single and never was married. Kang Hyun’s parent is in absolute decision not to let their daughter date a divorced man, much more marry her. But through Kang Hyun’s persistent plea to her parents, they eventually allowed her to date Hyun Soo provided they will not be tying the knot anytime soon. Actually, Hyun Soo should also be credited to the change of heart of Kang Hyun’s parents as he showed them that his intentions for Kang Hyun are genuine and pure.
Towards the end of the series, Hyun Soo was scheduled to have a vacation in Cuba for a month. This has been his dream since his teens. Kang Hyun agreed to this decision of Hyun Soo because she didn’t want to be a hindrance in fulfilling Hyun Soo’s long time dream. But deep inside her, she really didn’t want Hyun Soo to go. On the airport, before Hyun Soo’s flight, the two decided to stroll to a nearby beach since they still have around three hours before Hyun Soo’s flight.
On the beach the two sat down and talked. Until Kang Hyun mentioned that her favorite superhero is Superman because he can rotate the world (literally) and turn back time. A sleepy Kang Hyun leaned over Hyun Soo’s shoulder and slept. 30 minutes before Hyun Soo’s flight, he tried waking up Kang Hyun. But she fell into deep sleep that Hyun Soo didn’t bother to wake her up anymore and just let her sleep. During this time he adjusted Kang Hyun’s watch by 2 hours. This is in connection with Superman’s ability to turn back time. He did it for Kang Hyun thus missing his flight.
As Kang Hyun woke up, she checked her watch and saw that they needed to go back to the airport because there is only 30 minutes left before Hyun Soo’s flight. Hyun Soo, acting like as if nothing happened, proceeded to the airport with Kang Hyun. At the airport, the lovers bid each other goodbye. Kang Hyun was expecting to get a kiss on the lips but Hyun Soo gave her a peck on her forehead. Haha! The dismay on Kang Hyun’s face. She tried to act as if she was cool with the idea. But “don’t go, don’t leave me” is written all over her face.
As Kang Hyun left the airport, she went back to the beach and poured her anger and frustration out. What she didn’t know Hyun Soo had already missed his flight and following her around while she was giving tantrums about Hyun Soo’s trip to Cuba. A smirking Hyun Soo approached Kang Hyun who was lying on the seashore. Opening her eyes, she saw Hyun Soo in front of her. He told her that he has missed the flight and decided to stay.
On the last scene of the series, the two were seen on a deck of a boat. Kang Hyun asked Hyun Soo as to actually where the are going. Hyun Soo answered that he has no idea because for him the place he goes doesn’t matter. What matters most is through his journey, he wants Kang Hyun to be with him and be with her all the time. Then Hyun Soo revealed to her that he has become her Superman as he turned back time in order for them to be together. They kissed. The End.
And now, for the question posted above: can ex-lovers really be friends? In the drama it was. It’s idealistic. But I think one would be a hypocrite saying that he/she has no ill feelings towards his/her ex and could go on life as if nothing happened.
For me, it’s a yes. Ex-lovers can be friends but it will take time. As the saying goes, time heals all wounds. You may not hit off instantly but if the years you spent together were pleasant and serene, being friends may not be a problem after all.
I have just finished watching Love and Marriage. And I have to say that it is in the same league with The First Shop of Coffee Prince with regards to being a feel good drama.
Yes, it has some flaws but with the cutesy and giddy up episodes intertwined, you can barely even notice it.
Love and Marriage ended on a happy note. If you are into sugar coated, dreamy, and idealistic dramas – this drama is a definite must see for you. As the story started, an intricate web string of relationships were presented. But as the drama progresses, these web strings were untied one by one thus laying out a perfect love story for everyone in the series. Idealistic? It indeed is. And apparently, it is the primary reason why I got hooked to this series. It moves away from the stereotypical k-drama series of having to face a lot of difficulties fighting for each others’ love yet in the end the leads will still end up together. Love and Marriage has its own dose of those difficulties as well; it’s just that it is not to the extent of being a tear jerker. A lot of them were presented humorously, that you can barely feel its there.
The Story:
Park Hyun Soo is a divorce lawyer working next door to a match-making agency for divorced people called, “The Last Love”. Lee Kang Hyun is a couple manager of the same agency. Working next door, it is inevitable for the two leads not to see each other on a daily basis. But it actually wasn’t a love at first sight thing for them. In fact, at the first two episodes they were seen squabbling all the time. It seems to be the case as one is ending marriage by profession while the other is bringing divorced couples together.
Lee Kang Hyun is in a relationship with a law student who has been her boyfriend for five years. While Park Hyun Soo is a divorced divorce lawyer (.**.) who still maintains a friendly relationship with his wife. Although, his ex-wife is still hoping he could get him back but for Hyun Soo, there’s no more light of hope into being together again as he sees his ex-wife purely as a friend.
Kang Hyun broke up with his long time boyfriend for the reason that he wants to quit law school. Being a matchmaker that she is, qualification is important for couples. It’s like a point system wherein scores were given for looks, bank funds, occupation and other materialistic matters. But after breaking up, Kang Hyun’s boyfriend, Kyung Hwan, moved on effortlessly even to the extent of getting a new girlfriend. On the other hand, Kang Hyun was thinking things over and came up with a conclusion that she still loves Kyung Hwan.
And on a sudden twist of fate, Hyun Soo and Kang Hyun became friends by virtue having shared a common “security” place in the office which is the building rooftop. This eventually became the lovers’ nest and witnessed how the relationship between the two characters bloomed.
Like any other lover stories getting a dilemma, Love & Marriage is not an exception. But as what I have stated earlier, it was humorously and wittily done so you take it lightly and laugh out at the situation most of the time.
Since Park Hyun Soo is a divorced man, Kang Hyun on the other hand is single and never was married. Kang Hyun’s parent is in absolute decision not to let their daughter date a divorced man, much more marry her. But through Kang Hyun’s persistent plea to her parents, they eventually allowed her to date Hyun Soo provided they will not be tying the knot anytime soon. Actually, Hyun Soo should also be credited to the change of heart of Kang Hyun’s parents as he showed them that his intentions for Kang Hyun are genuine and pure.
Towards the end of the series, Hyun Soo was scheduled to have a vacation in Cuba for a month. This has been his dream since his teens. Kang Hyun agreed to this decision of Hyun Soo because she didn’t want to be a hindrance in fulfilling Hyun Soo’s long time dream. But deep inside her, she really didn’t want Hyun Soo to go. On the airport, before Hyun Soo’s flight, the two decided to stroll to a nearby beach since they still have around three hours before Hyun Soo’s flight.
On the beach the two sat down and talked. Until Kang Hyun mentioned that her favorite superhero is Superman because he can rotate the world (literally) and turn back time. A sleepy Kang Hyun leaned over Hyun Soo’s shoulder and slept. 30 minutes before Hyun Soo’s flight, he tried waking up Kang Hyun. But she fell into deep sleep that Hyun Soo didn’t bother to wake her up anymore and just let her sleep. During this time he adjusted Kang Hyun’s watch by 2 hours. This is in connection with Superman’s ability to turn back time. He did it for Kang Hyun thus missing his flight.
As Kang Hyun woke up, she checked her watch and saw that they needed to go back to the airport because there is only 30 minutes left before Hyun Soo’s flight. Hyun Soo, acting like as if nothing happened, proceeded to the airport with Kang Hyun. At the airport, the lovers bid each other goodbye. Kang Hyun was expecting to get a kiss on the lips but Hyun Soo gave her a peck on her forehead. Haha! The dismay on Kang Hyun’s face. She tried to act as if she was cool with the idea. But “don’t go, don’t leave me” is written all over her face.
As Kang Hyun left the airport, she went back to the beach and poured her anger and frustration out. What she didn’t know Hyun Soo had already missed his flight and following her around while she was giving tantrums about Hyun Soo’s trip to Cuba. A smirking Hyun Soo approached Kang Hyun who was lying on the seashore. Opening her eyes, she saw Hyun Soo in front of her. He told her that he has missed the flight and decided to stay.
On the last scene of the series, the two were seen on a deck of a boat. Kang Hyun asked Hyun Soo as to actually where the are going. Hyun Soo answered that he has no idea because for him the place he goes doesn’t matter. What matters most is through his journey, he wants Kang Hyun to be with him and be with her all the time. Then Hyun Soo revealed to her that he has become her Superman as he turned back time in order for them to be together. They kissed. The End.
And now, for the question posted above: can ex-lovers really be friends? In the drama it was. It’s idealistic. But I think one would be a hypocrite saying that he/she has no ill feelings towards his/her ex and could go on life as if nothing happened.
For me, it’s a yes. Ex-lovers can be friends but it will take time. As the saying goes, time heals all wounds. You may not hit off instantly but if the years you spent together were pleasant and serene, being friends may not be a problem after all.
Anyong! >_<
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