SBS Drama 'Would You Marry Me?' Captivates Viewers with Thrilling Fake Marriage Plot

Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min's characters face exposure on their first day as a fake married couple, creating a perfect blend of excitement and tension.

In the second episode of SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Would You Marry Me?,' aired on the 11th, Kim Woo-joo (played by Choi Woo-shik) and Yoon Mary (played by Jung So-min) find themselves in a precarious situation as they move into a 5 billion won newlywed home. The episode showcased their impeccable chemistry as they navigated the challenges of maintaining their fake marriage. The episode achieved a peak rating of 9.7%, with a 7.0% rating in the metropolitan area and 6.4% nationwide, setting a new record for the series and securing its place as a weekend drama favorite.

The drama also saw a significant rise in the 2049 demographic, with an average rating of 1.8% and a peak of 2.4%, quickly becoming the top Saturday mini-series and leading its time slot. (Nielsen Korea)

Mary embarks on a mission to persuade Woo-joo to become her fake husband. Despite Woo-joo's initial refusal, Mary's offer of a reward for his cooperation leads to comedic misunderstandings. Woo-joo's suspicion of Mary as a con artist adds humor to the situation, especially when he warns her of consequences if she tries any tricks.

Meanwhile, Woo-joo's grandmother, Go Pil-nyeon (played by Jung Ae-ri), the chairwoman of Korea's first bakery, Myungsundang, appoints Woo-joo as the marketing team leader instead of his cousin Jang Eung-soo (played by Go Geon-han). Eung-soo's schemes put Woo-joo in a difficult position, forcing him to secure a contract with a design company, which turns out to be led by Mary. She proposes to sign the contract if Woo-joo agrees to be her fake husband, to which he eventually consents.

As they prepare to claim their prize, the couple dons wedding rings and disguises, with Woo-joo wearing glasses to alter his appearance. Despite Mary's assurance that no one will find out, they face the risk of exposure when their faces are nearly revealed in promotional photos. Their efforts to hide their identities, with Woo-joo using a mask and hat and Mary covering her face with a bouquet, provide comedic relief.

What was supposed to be a one-time appearance at an awards ceremony turns into a 90-day ordeal, leaving Woo-joo and Mary in shock. Meanwhile, Baek Sang-hyun (played by Bae Na-ra), an executive at Botte Department Store, who is determined to cancel Mary's prize, reveals himself as a resident of the townhouse, adding to the tension as he vows to keep an eye on the couple.

Woo-joo faces a tense encounter with his aunt Kim Mi-yeon (played by Baek Ji-won) and cousin Jang Eung-soo in front of the newlywed home, with Sang-hyun's probing questions threatening to expose their secret. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to see if Woo-joo and Mary can maintain their secret and keep their newlywed home.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr