I started this drama on a whim. Usually,
I check out the first few episodes of a drama to get a feel if it’s my cup of
tea and if it’s worth watching. Me and Bride of the Century (BC) had a rather
boring start. I was unimpressed with episode 1 that it took me a couple of days
before I watched the next episode. Well, why? I find the plot rather cliché and
maybe a little bit makjang. Rich,
arrogant, cold hearted hero who has never loved before, check! Poor kind
hearted, innocent, very candy-ish heroine, check! It’s basically the plot of
almost every drama that ever existed.
Then the other fangirls started
raving about the drama and I decided to watch the next epiosode. Episode 1 was
basically an introduction of the characters, and the reason why Doo Rim has to
enter Kang Joo’s life. What made this drama addictive and enjoyable is when Doo
Rim finally met Kang Joo and played his fiancée which is around in episode 2.
The chemistry is just palpable, and their interactions oh so funny and spazz
worthy!
So how do I rate BC as a drama so
far? I’ve come up with a grading system which I think are important ingredients
of a good drama, namely a well written plot, a swoon worthy male lead, a
kickass heroine, skinship and chemistry, and lastly interesting and
non-annoying side characters.
