Marry My Husband

Marry My Husband

Year: 1000

Runtime: 1,008 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Park Won-gook

DramaComedyMoving relationship storiesLaugh-out-loud relationship entanglementsCharming romances and delightful chemistry

A drama centered on reshaping destiny, it follows Kang Ji‑won, a terminally ill cancer patient who is murdered by her husband and best friend after catching them in an affair. Miraculously she awakens ten years before the tragedy and, with the aid of Yu Ji‑hyuk—a director at her workplace—sets out to exact revenge, reclaim her future and purge the unwanted elements from her life.

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1

Ji-won's terminal illness revealed

The series starts on April 12, 2023, with Kang Ji-won diagnosed with terminal gastric cancer. She grapples with her declining health and the emotional toll it takes on her and her loved ones. Her worsening condition sets the stage for the unfolding series of events.

April 12, 2023
2

Ji-won discovers her husband's infidelity

Ji-won catches her husband, Min-hwan, in bed with her best friend, Su-min, leading to a physical altercation. During the fight, Ji-won is accidentally killed by Min-hwan. Her sudden death marks a pivotal moment that propels the story into the past.

Ji-won's home
3

Ji-won is sent back in time to 2013

After her death, Ji-won unexpectedly awakens in her workplace in 2013, having been sent back in time through her father's spirit's intervention. She now relives her life with her past knowledge, seeking ways to alter her fate.

Ji-won's workplace
4

Ji-won manipulates events for revenge

Realizing she can transfer her misfortune to others, Ji-won schemes to have Su-min marry Min-hwan. Her goal is to change her miserable fate by orchestrating this union to execute her revenge plan.

5

Introduction of Yoo Ji-hyuk

Ji-won learns that Ji-hyuk, her manager, was also transported back in time after dying in a car accident. He harbors knowledge about Min-hwan's involvement in Ji-won's death and develops feelings for Ji-won, promising to protect her.

Workplace
6

Ji-won and Ji-hyuk grow closer

Ji-won begins a romantic relationship with Ji-hyuk while continuing her manipulation of events. Their bond deepens as Ji-hyuk aims to shield Ji-won from her enemies, including his former fiancée, Oh Yu-ra.

7

Yu-ra's interference and betrayal

Yu-ra, seeking to undermine Ji-won, recruits Min-hwan and Su-min to kill her. Meanwhile, Min-hwan begins an affair with Yu-ra, causing tensions and complicating Ji-won's plans, ultimately leading to a breakup with Min-hwan.

8

Cancer infection of Yang Ju-ran

Ji-won's friend and colleague, Yang Ju-ran, unintentionally contracts Ji-won's cancer from the past timeline. Early detection allows Ju-ran to receive treatment, preventing her from dying young like Ji-won once did.

9

Climax and resolution of conflicts

Min-hwan is killed by Su-min, who is subsequently arrested and imprisoned. Yu-ra dies in a car accident after her scheme to kill Ji-won is exposed. These events resolve the series' main conflicts, bringing a sense of closure.

10

Serene ending at the art exhibit

The series concludes on April 12, 2023, with Ji-won and Ji-hyuk visiting an art exhibit. They have successfully escaped their past misfortunes, married, and have children, living a peaceful and happy life.

April 12, 2023 Art exhibit

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:13

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