Definitely worth the wait, So I Married An Anti-Fan proves that formulaic romance stories can turn unpredictable with palpably sweet synergy between the love pairing!
It’s absurd when just a minute ago you were just a normal journalist working late night hours at an entertainment agency, and the very next minute you find yourself caught in an extreme scandal with the top music star. Isn’t it a bit mystifying?
Of course, it is! And that’s the reason why it’s enjoyed by almost every other K-Drama fan.
- Main Cast: Choi Tae Joon, Choi Soo Young, Hwang Chang Sung, Han Ji An
- Streaming Sites: iQiyi | Viki
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Mc_zehra_29 and abbyinhallyuland watched So I Married An Anti-Fan on iQiyi
So I Married An Anti-Fan Quick Plot Recap
Hoo Joon is a top music artist, and Lee Geun Young is a young magazine reporter, who both attend a club opening event. During the event, she witnesses Hoo Joon’s violent behavior and he catches her prying red-handedly. When she accidentally vomits at him, the mutual rage escalates especially when Hoo Joon thought she was a paparazzi.
Geun-young’s life apparently can still hit super rock bottom. After getting fired from her job, she also earned the ire of Hoo Joon’s fandom.
Catching a great deal of media attention, a producer approached her about participating in a reality show that was centered around the celebrity living with his anti-fan.
Unemployed and homeless Geun-young, jumps up at the opportunity. At the same time, Hoo Joon also accepts the project in order to improve his own image.
When the shooting for the show starts, both of them try their best to give one another a hard time, only to find themselves falling head over heels for each other.
So I Married An Anti-fan Peak Points
Hooking Narrative
Before you knew it, a peek of one or two episodes would turn into an accidental binge-watch. The series’ upbeat tone even when showing conflicts interestingly makes you happy.
As rom-com stories are well-represented in K-Dramaland, it’s easy for viewers to realize if the story is dragging. Thus, viewers would appreciate the surprises inserted into the plot to keep the energy flowing.
Notably, it made sure to give redeeming moments to the characters who caused the conflicts in the story. 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.
From Joon’s manager to Geun-young’s best buddies, you can remember the small and supporting actors who made an appearance in the series.
Saccharine Scenes
Past the misunderstandings, when love mutually hit Geun-young and Hoo Joon, they frolic in romance in full blast. So, if you are heartbroken and you watch it, you might get cured or the pain could be worsened. *chuckles
Plenty of sweet tricks in his sleeve, Hoo Joon delighted us in those parade of mushy but squeal-inducing kisses. He totally won us over in his marriage proposal event.
Lee Geun Young’s quirky personality
Choi Soo Young plays the character of Lee Geun Young, a magazine reporter, who gets fired after making it in the headline. She is poor and doesn’t have the best support system – making the character quite relatable. Despite living a difficult life, she is filled with a great sense of humor that is funny and cute at the same time.
Best Friends Turned Enemies
This trope has been observed in many k-dramas including The Heirs, and True Beauty to list a few.
Jae Joon and Hoon Joon used to be close-knit friends before Hoon Joon refused to join JJ’s company that his father was buying for him. This would have been this simple if the character of Oh In-hyung didn’t exist. The three used to be the best trio but when Hoo Joon decides to pursue his own career at the agency that nurtured him, their ties were severed.
Adding to that, In-hyung who chose to join JJ’s company used to be Hoo Joon’s cherished person. However, she becomes Jae-joon’s woman. While Hoo Joon’s career takes off, the two still have yet to flourish their career.
So I Married An Anti-Fan Series Musings
Considering my schedule, So I Married An Anti-Fan is one of the three series that I used to watch weekly. The storyline and the amazing work of the actors, left me awestruck every time.
Apart from the fact that it kept me so engrossed while watching the series, I really enjoyed the lively vibe it had throughout. Relaxing, funny, and consoling storytelling just made me even more excited for the upcoming episode, especially when the previous one ended on a cliffhanger – all I hoped was for a happy ending for both of the couples in the drama.
To be very honest, is one of the few, amazing drama series that kept me engaged till the end. Sometimes by the midpoint, it feels as if the story is just being dragged. But in this series, there was not a single moment when I felt demotivated to continue watching it.
With a breath-taking mix of comedy, romance, friendship, bromance, jealousy, and a lot more, the journey with Geun-young’s and Hoo Joon’s is the best rom-com I have watched so far. – Mc_zehra.29
A surprise rom-com treat I never expected
Given the long wait for this series, it’s my loyalty to iQiyi actually that made me peek at So I Married An Anti-Fan. Before I realized it, I’m already enjoying the ride.
Most of the highly-anticipated series this season barely made me happy. Thus, it was really a gift to follow this predictable, sweet and nicely portrayed series.
If you are looking for a swift-moving romantic story that would really make you happy, then deck this series. – abbyinhallyuland
Don’t miss the chirpy love story of So I Married An Anti-Fan on iQiyi!
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Words by: Mc_zehra.29 | abbyinhallyuland
Edited by: abbyinhallyuland
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