The Japanese adaptation of the successful K-drama and web novel has reached the top spot on Prime Video Japan, garnering recognition for its fresh take, fast pacing, and impressive performances
The Japanese remake of “Marry My Husband,” a global project by CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, and Amazon Prime Video, has kicked off to a strong start and is receiving positive reviews from viewers.
“Marry My Husband” (私の夫と結婚して) is a J-drama adaptation of the popular K-drama, which was itself based on a web novel of the same name. The series has been drawing attention with its lead cast, featuring two of Japan’s top stars: Fuka Koshiba and Takeru Satoh. The project was co-produced by CJ ENM Japan and Studio Dragon, Korea’s Leading Scripted TV Studio, along with JAYURO PICTURES, known for “You Are the Apple of My Eye,” and Shochiku Studio (松竹撮影所), one of Japan’s most historic production houses.
Dubbed a “J-drama made by a K-drama team,” the show has generated significant buzz. Ahead of its premiere, an exclusive press conference was held in Korea featuring both lead actors to signal the launch of this cross-border global project.
The Japanese remake of “Marry My Husband” premiered exclusively on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, on June 27. Upon release, it quickly soared to the No. 1 spot on Japan’s Prime Video rankings, according to global streaming ranking site FlixPatrol. The Korean original of “Marry My Husband,” which aired on tvN, previously ranked as the seventh most-watched non-English title and fifth most-watched TV show overall on Prime Video in 2024. Following the launch of the Japanese remake, the Korean version is also seeing a resurgence in popularity, climbing back into the Top 10 on Japan’s Prime Video charts.
Viewer reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. On Filmarks, Japan’s largest content review platform, the series currently boasts an impressive average rating of 4.0(out of 5). On IMDb, the world’s largest entertainment rating site, it currently holds a score of 8.6(out of 10). Japanese netizens have shared enthusiastic reviews, commenting: “It’s unlike a typical remake — the localization into a Japanese version is incredibly well done.”
Lee Sang-hwa, Co-Executive Producer of the Japanese remake of “Marry My Husband” and a lead producer on CJ ENM’s Global Content Production Team, commented, “The strong performances by the cast, combined with well-integrated K-drama elements, seem to be resonating with local audiences.” He added, “CJ ENM will continue striving to deliver high-quality content to the global market through fresh and exciting collaborations.”
In Korea, the Japanese remake of “Marry My Husband” started airing on tvN on July 6, with two episodes set to release every Sunday. It will also be available for streaming on TVING following the broadcast.
