The Japanese version of ‘Marry My Husband’, a global project created by CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, and Amazon Prime Video, has begun sailing amidst heated interest.

The Japanese version of “Please Marry My Husband” (original title: 私の夫と結婚して), which was first released on Amazon Prime Video on June 27, quickly gained word of mouth, rising to number one on the Japanese Prime Video rankings immediately after its release.The Japanese version is based on a popular Korean web novel of the same name, and stars actors Koshiba Fukawa and Sato Takeru, garnering great anticipation even before its airing.

CJ ENM Japan and Studio Dragon participated in the planning for the production, and Jayuro Pictures, the production company of ‘The Girl We Loved Back Then’, and major Japanese production company Shochiku joined in.The unique history of being a ‘J-drama made by K-drama production staff ‘has garnered much attention.

The actual response is also explosive.On the Japanese content review site Filmmarks, it is 4.1 out of 5, and on iMDb, it is 9.2 out of 10.Viewers are giving it favorable reviews such as, “One of the best Japanese remakes,” “The comedy and suspense are well-balanced with a fast-paced plot,” and “The actors’ performances increase the sense of immersion.”

What’s interesting is that the Korean version of “Marry My Husband” is also showing signs of a comeback, coinciding with the release of the Japanese version.It re-entered the Prime Video Japan TOP 10 and established itself as one of the most-viewed non-English content of 2024.

CJ ENM Global Content Production Team Chief Producer Lee Sang-hwa said, “I think the unique sensibility of K-dramas and the actors ‘performances blend well with localization, which is why it is receiving positive reviews,” and added, “We will continue to present better content through global collaboration.”

Meanwhile, the Japanese version of’ Please Marry My Husband’ will air two episodes every Sunday at 11 PM starting July 6 on tvN, and will also be available on TVING after the broadcast.


Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com

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