So I Married an Anti-Fan (2021)

Worst of the Bunch of Adaptations

This is definitely my least fav version of this adaptation. It doesn't help that they had to have a 3 year delay of this drama. It was totally understandable, considering Choi Tae Joon's close relationship with quite a number of the guys involved in the Burn Sun Scandal that started early 2018 and picked up steam towards the end of the year when this should have been broadcast. It also didn't help that the posters they choose got a lot of hate comments from female viewers for the way it looks totally misogynistic. A very poor choice considering the #MeToo movement was starting to get more hype.

The drama itself reflects the timeframe it was filmed in. The first 6 episodes, had this aired on time, would have had dozens of negative forum posts, I have no doubt in my mind. It was tone deaf on just how awful treating women, especially those who aren't considered "rich", "talented", or "pretty" by industry standards, and it doesn't sit any better knowing it's just for the drama either. After a while the poor treatment just grates on you.

The time allotted to characters was so out of line as well. The 2nd leads had FAR too much screen time and story than the OTP that I found myself fast forwarding through a majority of it because it was simply repeat after repeat of the same issues and arguments. Halfway through, I was like... I get it... there's jealousy and betrayal... now move on with the story.

The romance went from 0-100 in a nanosecond. Wasn't sure how all that emotion came about... Once there, it was cool. I liked the mid-half the best of this drama. But then the last 3 episodes ruined the whole vibe with this 2 episode forced 'distance' between them. Beyond cliche even if it mirrors the adaptive material. And now I feel like I wrote far more about this drama than the value I placed on watching it. It was fine for a quick one time watch just to know what this version was going to be after such a long wait...and to see Park Shin Hye's husband finally be in a "popular" drama where people know and remember who he is.... lol.

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If you're craving a simple rom-com. This is for you.

I just finished watching this drama and it was good.
The main leads are cute. I love their chemistry, the way he started falling for her and their kissing scenes are so cute. Hahaha.
The title really explains the story, and I'm up for it. I'm totally into this kind of drama when the guy either hates the female or has some sort of issue with her.
I don't know why, but Choi Tae Joon is so Handsome here. Like omg. I cannot resist his facial expression and just everything he does.
I would totally watch this again, but probably on just some scenes. Especially romance scenes... With their kissing scenes. I'm shocked that they had a lot of kissing scenes and I'm happy for that. Lmao. Idk what else to say..
Oh, also... I hate JJ! But that's shies his good of an actor he is haha. Love you ChanSung🫶
1/25/23 / 3:43pm

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So I Married An Anti-Fan (2021) - I felt sad since it did not follow the flow in the webtoon though there are parts that are followed but not all.

I felt awkward with the "villain" female lead but the three main leads are great, I really like their acting.

What I didn't like in the drama is the storyline. It got dragging in the last episodes. It's also quite childlish in my eyes, maybe because I watched too many dramas already that it felt that it is not for me anymore. It's good for those who are still beginning to watch korean dramas or to a younger audience maybe.

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So I Married An Anti-Fan is a rom-com that's sweet, cheesy and sometimes emotional as well. A simple story of a journalist's life changing moment when she gets involved with a popular star.

The cast were good, especially Choi Soo Young who played here mischievous yet understanding character pretty well. While the character development of the lead pairing was palpable, it did not reach a point where you feel like the supporting cast was not part of the picture at all.

With a breath-taking mix of comedy, romance, friendship, bromance, jealousy, and a lot more, the journey of Geun-young and Hoo Joon in this drama was satisfactory


My Rating : 7.5/10

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Half Good, Half Annoying

I will admit that while I liked this drama overall, I almost quit very early on because the female lead's character was really getting on my nerves. You threw up on guest of honor at this event you're supposed to be reporting on, and your boss, who was already awful to you finally snapped and fired you and you think the celebrity orchestrated it?

Like, she kind of took no accountability like maybe her own attitude and behavior may have been her demise. Also, what is the protest meant to do? Only in a romcom could that turn into a TV show. lol

Once both main characters started to chill tf out, it actually got kind of cute at times.

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POTEVA ESSERE...MA NO

Mi duole dirlo perché gli attori principali mi sarebbero pure simpatici...ma no, proprio non ci siamo. Innanzitutto ML nel ruolo di popstar è credibile quanto un gatto in bicicletta. Purtroppo per lui.
La storia del reality, poi, avrebbe potuto essere più divertente e invece sembrava mancare di coraggio: una antifan avrebbe fatto peggio.
L'amora scocca senza alcun preavviso, non c'è una crescita; sai che accadrà perché così deve essere ma non te lo aspetti perché nelle scene precedenti non c'è alcuna "magia", sopratutto da parte di ML.
Infine gli antagonisti sono - nell'ordine - una piagnucolona e un patetico.
Stranamente questo kdrama si riprende un po' nelle ultime tre puntate, ma che fatica seguirlo fino a quel punto...
In sostanza senza infamia e senza lode.

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Comedia romantica davvero molto carina.

Ha tutti i classici ingredienti delle comedie romantiche con una bella storia d'amore che nascerà pian piano e diventerà tenera e romantica. Lui un bellissimo ragazzo,un idol famoso e molto amato dal publico lei invece una ragazza modesta che lavora come giornalista.Per una serie di eventi s'incontrano e scontrano inizialmente così lei diventerà l'anti fan di lui e durante un reality show scocca la scintilla e lui così orgoglioso e complicato riesce a demolire il pregiudizio di lei innamorandosi l'uno del altra.In mezzo un bel po di problemi ma che alla fine avrai il lieto fine che si deve,forse uno dei più carini mai visti.
Consiglio la visione se avete voglia di un dramma bello e divertente.

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I already had prejudice against this drama when it aired in 2021 which is why I have only recently watched it (3 years after) to cure my Lovely Runner heart. Since I was on a K-drama slump, I was scared this will put me in a slump again but I gave it a chance. The first half of episodes, I wanted to drop it since the leads' chemistry didn't seem to fit but as time goes on, they actually had good chemistry! There's nothing much that goes on in the first few EPs, at least nothing much to care about that you can let them play out.

Fortunately, as it progresses, the drama also gets better along with the leads' chemistry. It was all so good and progressing until nearing the end. The ending for the leads was alright, we expect that but I don't like how it ended for the second leads. Sorry but the second lead guy deserved "other things" (cannot mention to avoid spoilers) and the second lead girl deserved better. It was just an abusive relationship.

Still, overall, I adored this drama and I think I should have watched this sooner. It was a hidden gem.

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A Chip Off the Old Kdrama Romance Block

This drama fits the mold, which must be successful because there sure are a lot of them. "Scarred in youth" boy meets "going through hell" girl and it's hate at first sight. But then they are thrown into an adventure together, which magically causes them to fall in love, psychologically heals the boy's scars of the past, and gives the girl a new lease on life. While the typical-ness of this drama made it mediocre, several of the actors kept me moving through the storyline. I come for the storyline plus the acting, but minus a really good storyline, its usually the actors that keep me watching, and this one did not disappoint. I thought some of the music in it was really good as well. It's a good drama to just turn off your brain and be entertained for awhile. But keep the expectations low.

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Endearing Feel-Good Romcom

Although the premise of this drama felt cliched - a haughty celebrity male lead and doormat female lead, the characters slowly started to grow on me and by the 7th episode I was hooked and ended up helplessly binge watching the rest. Both the characters have amazing chemistry and despite cliched scenes (the accidental kiss was so cringey) their natural bickering rapport and mutual support, growing understanding of each other, gradual decrease in pride and prejudice was heartening to watch. The ML is revealed to be an absolute sweetheart. And when there comes a time for justified misunderstanding and anger towards the FL for something leaked to the press, the drama again surprised me by showing their mutual trust on each other and patience to wait out the circumstances. For this alone the drama is worth the watch.
It has easily become one of my go-to feel good romcoms with high rewatch value, something that brings a smile on the face when reminiscing about.

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