Marriage is often seen as the final stage in a love story. However, many couples encounter significant problems in their domestic lives. Married couples constantly learn how to maintain a healthy relationship to ensure their marriage endures until death parts them.
A fascinating way to explore the complexities of marriage is through the characters of married couples in Korean dramas. Early 2024 has brought us several dramas that delve into the challenges faced by married couples, from personality clashes to the presence of a third person. Let’s take a closer look at the love stories of nine married couples from May 2024 dramas.
Love and Challenges in Chief Detective 1958 and Lovely Runner
Park Yeong Han and Lee Hye Ju in Chief Detective 1958
Seo Eun Su and Lee Je Hoon in the drama Chief Detective 1958 (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Initially, Park Yeong Han (played by Lee Je Hoon) is helped by thugs, leading him to fall in love with Lee Hye Ju (played by Seo Eun Su). Their relationship blossoms, and they eventually marry, showcasing the unpredictable nature of love and the impact of external influences on a couple’s bond.
Lim Geum and Lee Hyun Joo in Lovely Runner
Seo Hye Won and Song Ji Ho in the drama Lovely Runner (instagram.com/ziffffo)A significant change in the past leads Lim Geum (played by Song Ji Ho) and Lee Hyun Joo (played by Seo Hye Won) to marry and have two children. Their story emphasizes the importance of adapting to life’s twists and turns and how these changes can strengthen a couple’s relationship.
Success and Struggles in Bitter Sweet Hell and The Atypical Family
Choi Jae Jin and No Young Won in Bitter Sweet Hell
Kim Nam Hee and Kim Hee Seon in the drama Bitter Sweet Hell (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Choi Jae Jin (played by Kim Nam Hee) and No Young Won (played by Kim Hee Sun) are blessed with a child and enjoy successful careers. Their marriage highlights the balance between professional achievements and personal happiness.
Choi Go Myeon and Hong Sa Gang in Bitter Sweet Hell
Kwon Hae Hyo and Lee Hye Young in the drama Bitter Sweet Hell (instagram.com/mbcdrama_now)Another couple from the same drama, Choi Go Myeon (played by Kwon Hae Hyo) and Hong Sa Gang (played by Lee Hye Young), demonstrate a love that endures into old age. Their relationship serves as a testament to the longevity of true companionship.
Bok Gwi Ju and Lee Se Yeon in The Atypical Family
Jang Ki Yong in the drama The Atypical Family (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)Jung Min A in the drama The Atypical Family (instagram.com/j_mmmm_)Married young, Bok Gwi Ju (played by Jang Ki Yong) becomes a depressed single father after the tragic death of Lee Se Yeon (played by Jung Min A). Their story brings to light the profound impact of loss and the struggles of single parenthood.
Eom Soon Goo and Bok Man Heum in The Atypical Family
Oh Man Seok and Ko Du Shim in the drama The Atypical Family (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)Eom Soon Goo (played by Oh Man Seok) is a supportive husband to Bok Man Heum (played by Ko Du Shim), with whom he has two children. Their relationship exemplifies the importance of mutual support and understanding in a lasting marriage.
Ambition and Deception in The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection and Nothing Uncovered
Hwang Chan Sung and Han Mo Ne in The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection
Lee Jung Shin and Lee Yoo Bi in The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection (instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)The marriage of Hwang Chan Sung (played by Lee Jung Shin) and Han Mo Ne (played by Lee Yoo Bi) starts with ambition rather than love, leading to a lack of harmony. Their relationship underscores the dangers of entering marriage for the wrong reasons.
Yang Jin Mo and Go Myoung Ji in The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection
Yoon Jong Hoon and Jo Yoon Hee in the drama The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection (instagram.com/sbsdrama.official)Yang Jin Mo (played by Yoon Jong Hoon) and Go Myoung Ji (played by Jo Yoon Hee) begin their marriage with a contractual relationship. Their story explores the complications and emotional challenges of a marriage built on convenience rather than love.
Seol Woo Jae and Seo Jung Won in Nothing Uncovered
Kim Ha Neul and Jang Seung Jo in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Initially harmonious, the relationship between Seol Woo Jae (played by Jang Seung Jo) and Seo Jung Won (played by Kim Ha Neul) falls apart due to the intrusion of a third person. Their tale reflects the vulnerability of even the strongest marriages to external temptations.
The relationships portrayed in these dramas from May 2024 remind us that marriage is not always harmonious and romantic. Couples often face conflicts, whether over minor issues or significant problems. These stories resonate with real-life experiences, showing that every married couple goes through ups and downs. Which couple’s journey resonates with you the most?
Exploring these stories can provide valuable insights into handling challenges and nurturing love in our own marriages.