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Perfect Marriage Revenge
"I'll bet everything to take my revenge on you."
Overview
Waking from a fatal accident to find herself in the past, Han Yi-joo teams up with Seo Do-guk to take revenge on the family who never loved her.
Status
Ended
Created By
Yi Bam-be, Young
Network
MBN
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
As the eldest daughter of a wealthy family, Han Yi-joo should have grown up wanting for nothing. Unfortunately, that simply wasn’t the case. Raised with the knowledge that she was never loved by either her parents or her younger sister, Han Yu-ra. Now an adult, Yi-joo finds joy in her work as a painter, but in all other aspects, her life is much the same as it’s always been. Married to a man who does not love her, Yi-joo has simply moved from one house without love into another. Even so, she is devastated when she learns that her husband is desperately in love with her younger sister. Willing to give just about anything to change her fate, Yi-joo might have taken action but a tragic accident cuts all her hopes for a better future short. Waking from that fatal accident, Yi-joo finds herself transported back in time. Teaming up with Seo Do-guk, the heir to a vast fortune, will Yi-joo find a way to make for herself the life she’s always wanted?
Episodes
Hope's Second Breath
Yi-joo is perceived as a gentle soul, selflessly putting others first. However, the disrespect she endures is far from what she deserves. Her longing for a family leads her down a path of righteousness, but everything crumbles at the Han Gallery Charity Auction. Faced with unspeakable horrors, a fatal accident befalls her, and in her dwindling breath, she prays for a chance at redemption.
Another Shot at Life
Having realized that she's returned to a point before her marriage, Yi-joo decides to navigate a different life course. Her stepmother and stepsister, no longer considered part of her familial circle, morph into her most formidable adversaries. She initiates the process by breaking off the wedding with a man more inclined toward her sister, and then she orchestrates a scheme to sow intricate chaos within her supposed family.
Would You Live with Me?
It's only through reading an article about a small incident in the park with Do-guk that Yi-joo uncovers his ulterior motive. Confronting him, she presses for an explanation, and to her delight, it turns out to be quite heartwarming. To add to the surprise, Do-guk proposes that she reside in his house, minus his presence. Feeling a sense of dependability, Yi-joo cherishes the moment, unaware of the uncertainties ahead.
A Line to be Crossed
The next phase unfolds in Yi-joo and Do-guk's contractual marriage as their families meet for the initial discussion regarding their impending union. Jeong-hye remains oblivious to Yi-joo's orchestration and her amazement deepens when Yi-joo presents one of her replicas as a surprising gift. Despite the surface portrayal, Yi-joo employs stern language with Do-guk, reminding him not to cross boundaries in their feigned marriage. Do-guk struggles to mask his evident disappointment.
Crossing the Line
The day after the incident at the ferry port, Yi-joo learns that Do-guk is dealing with a panic disorder. Believing that Jung-wook holds crucial information about Do-guk's condition, she arranges a meeting with him, going against Do-guk's explicit request not to meet him. Despite her worry for Do-guk, he sternly warns her not to cross the boundaries of their contractual relationship. Seeking comfort, Yi-joo visits her grandfather and encounters an incredible story about her birth.
The Tearful Wedding
Yi-joo comes close to a regrettable choice at her wedding with Do-guk, driven by the realization of Jeong-hye's manipulation, but Do-guk intervenes just in time. The morning after the wedding, Do-guk discovers a note from Yi-joo and her empty room. Meanwhile, Yu-ra views Jung-wook as an ideal instrument for her schemes.
Another Contract
Even though it all began as a contractual arrangement between Yi-joo and Do-guk, her sentiments for him evolved over time. On the flip side, Yu-ra and Jung-wook seem on the verge of establishing their own agreement driven by sheer greed. Their sinister intentions promptly take shape as they expose the confidential contract between Yi-joo and Do-guk to the entire family.
Whispers of Revelation
Now that the secret pact between Do-guk and Yi-joo has come to light, the entire family is rife with disappointment and demands for justification. Jung-wook seizes this moment to press Do-guk even harder, but Do-guk appears to be one step ahead in every move. Meanwhile, Yi-joo's plan faces unexpected disruptions as rumors about her begin circulating and spiraling out of control.
Discoveries and Suspicions
With Jin-woong in the hospital, Jeong-hye declares herself the new interim chairman of Hanul. With plans to make her position permanent, she starts trying to win over shareholders. However, Yi-joo is onto her plan and starts doing the same. Meanwhile, Jin-woong becomes aware of Yi-joo's identity and starts to suspect Jeong-hye.
Yu-ra's Reality Starts to Shift
Jeong-hye's plans to take over Hanul for good fail as Chairman Han Woon-jae, Yi-joo, and Yi-joo's birth mother speak against her at the shareholders' meeting. Meanwhile, Yu-ra discovers that she is pregnant with Jung-wook's child and that Yi-joo is Jin-woong's biological daughter. She slowly comes to realize that her perspective of reality has been wrong all along.
Jeong-hye and Jung-wook's Downfall
Cho Dong-soo rats out Jeong-hye to the police, and they both get arrested. Yi-joo and Do-guk seem to enjoy their lives until Do-guk confesses that he is the reason why they both came back in time. Meanwhile, a construction site worker hired by Taeja's subcontractor dies on the job. Jung-wook tries to sweep things under the rug.
Changing the Future for the Better
Jung-wook breaks out of jail and kidnaps Yi-joo in an attempt to torment Do-guk. However, Do-guk is determined to save Yi-joo from the same fate that made them go back in time that fateful day, even if it means risking his own life to do so. As their repeated time draws to an end, Yi-joo and Do-guk feel unsure about what will happen in their future. Will they find happiness and peace in the end?
Top Cast
Jung Yoo-min
Han Yi-joo
Sung Hoon
Seo Do-guk
Jin Ji-hee
Han Yu-ra
Kang Shin-hyo
Seo Jung-wook
Oh Seung-yun
Yoo Sae-hyuk
Lee Min-young
Lee Jeong-hye
Jeon No-min
Han Jin-woong
Kim Eung-soo
Seo Young-gyun
Ban Hyo-jung
Lee Tae-ja
Jin Hee-kyung
Jaime / Lee Ji-won
Lee Byung-joon
Han Woon-jae
Lee Mi-sook
Cha Yeon-hwa
