The Divorce Insurance

First of all, I recommend watching this in the original Korean with English subtitles. The English voiceovers ruin the performances by the actors and throw off the overall tone of the interactions.

The premise of the series is unique and I appreciate the creativity of the show. It portrays divorce as something not to be ashamed of and I think it's easy for people, even in this day and age, to still view divorce as taboo. They highlight the importance of self-awareness and effort when it comes to a relationship, which is easily forgotten if couples have been together for a long time. The concept of this series really is refreshing.

The insurance jargon can be a bit much in the beginning, but the show provides explanations and you don't really have to be an expert to understand what the characters are trying to accomplish. Speaking of the characters, I love the chemistry between the actors. Particularly the love/hate bromance between Noh Ki-jun (Lee Dong-wook) and An Jeon-man (Lee Kwang-soo). They are ridiculous and hilarious together! Overall, it's a cute rom-com that provides a unique examination of divorce.

Okay hear me out this drama is actually really good. I started divorce insurance just out of curiosity and now i'm four episodes in and honestly i'm really enjoying it. It's refreshing and kind of quirky but in a really good way. Like it doesn't feel like it's trying too hard you know it just flows nicely. The vibe is light but still has meaning and the concept is really cool. Marriage with insurance? Sounds wild but it works. It's new and fun and definitely different from all the typical stuff out there and i like how it doesn't get too serious even though it totally could. The leads are amazing. They have this natural chemistry that just works. It's not overly dramatic or cliché, it feels more grounded and that makes it even better. I'm hoping their story builds into something great. The pacing is slow yeah but honestly i'm okay with that. It makes sense and doesn't feel like a drag. It gives time for the story and characters to grow and i like that. And it's not a typical love story which is such a relief. I'm actually excited to see how the romance develops, hoping for that cozy warm feeling without it becoming too much. Till now i've only watched four episodes but i'm already really into it. It's simple, fun, and something different. Hoping all the episodes stay this good because if they do, this might end up being one of my favs. If you're looking for something that feels fresh and a little unexpected but still easy to enjoy, i'd say give divorce insurance a try.

Lee Dong Wook's star power can't save this very weak passionless rom com. Even at just 12 episodes the series dragged. The male leads behaved without passion and the romantic scenes and kisses were so lame. The humor was often painful and exaggerated. Initially the premise had some potential with the concept of providing divorce insurance. There were some moderately diverting side plots with couples going through marital difficulties.

Also the casting was off. Lee Joo Bin isn't lead rom com material. She is more of a supporting villainess as in Queen of Tears and Money Heist. So she had little chemistry with Lee Dong Wook. The supporting actress Lee Da Hee is tall and beautiful but her styling in this show was terrible. They gave her a short hair style which made her head look too small for her tall frame. And they often dressed her in big padded jackets. She was so beautiful in her earlier shows like Big Man and Secret Love when she had normal hair. The tall male secondary lead Lee Kwang Soo is just too goofy looking for rom com. And Lee Dong Wook just looked out of place as an office worker.

The soundtrack is quite nice with a few romantic songs.

Better to skip this one. No wonder this show flopped in Korea.

This series started off with some promise, but quickly turned into a boring and predictable mess I expected something thrilling and unique but instead got the same recycled tropes and slow pacing that made it hard to stay interested by the middle i was already losing patience, and by the end i left disappointed and frustrated it shattered my expectations and left a bad taste definitely not worth the hype or the time spent if you're thinking of watching it don't there are far better shows out there There are far better shows out there.

Save your time and skip this one. You'll thank yourself later for avoiding the drag and disappointment.

I've been absolutely blown away by this Korean drama - it's hands down the best one I've seen this month! The plot is so intricately woven, with twists and turns that keep me on the edge of my seat. The acting is phenomenal, and the chemistry between the lead actors is electric. I'm totally invested in the characters' journeys and can't wait to see how their stories unfold.

I'm curious though, does anyone know if there's any chance they might release all 12 episodes at once, similar to how Netflix does with some of their shows? I know it's not common practice for Korean broadcasters, but the anticipation is killing me! I'd love to be able to binge-watch the entire series in one go. The weekly wait is both exciting and torturous.

If they did release it all at once, I think it would create such a buzz and potentially reach an even wider global audience. Plus, it would allow viewers to fully immerse themselves in the story without interruption. On the other hand, I can see how the weekly release format builds anticipation and allows for more community discussion between episodes.

What do you all think? Would you prefer a full series drop, or do you enjoy the traditional weekly release schedule? And has anyone heard any rumors or news about potential changes in how Korean dramas are released in the future?