Marry Me, Mary! Finale Tonight

Oh boy oh boy oh boy. Today's the big day, and god knows what will happen. Episode 15 was not anti-climatic AT ALL. It felt like the sort of havoc you would expect in the middle of a series, but clearly Writer Go had no intention of following the norm. Makjang till the end, eh?

Happier times...

All in all, I think the actors had a good experience. Moon Geun Young said: "We've worked very hard to bring a drama that brings warmth and comfort to the audience. I'm glad I got to portray the optimistic and headstrong Mary."

Jang Geun Seuk who has significantly contributed to the OST commented: "This time after partcipating in the OST, I've become much more interested in music. Although many things had happened to Kang Mu Gyul after meeting Mary, he always has always persevered in making music. That made me reconsider the things that I should not give up as an actor."

Mary Stayed Out All Night's finale will be broadcasting tonight at 9.55 PM (KST). 


Some photos of JGS taken on location:

Via TVDaily, dc, Baidu (Chi Translation)

Spoiler In Words: Marry, Me Mary! Ep. 15 + X-mas Greetings From JGS

First posted: (14/12/2010), Edited (25/12/2010)
HOLEY M...You wouldn't believe it even if I told you. Heck, even I don't believe it myself. Santa came to me 4 o'clock in the morning today. He made Writer Go revise the plot for Episode 15. THAT made this groggy-eyed hellochloe wide awake at 6 in the morning. 

No new news as to what is it so far, it's only a notice stating to the effect that the spoiler is in revision. I don't know much about the technicalities about producing a drama, but if they were to change it isn't it a wee bit late? 

Thus my conclusion that it will be more of an editing change rather than a re-filming one. Which drives me crazy, 'cause now it's potentially shittier than before (bad plot and now choppy editing?!!). I wasn't actually that surprised over this storyline. Perhaps I stopped caring about this drama as a whole, what I gave a damn about was the three leads there, and now that this is happening, I'm quite worried for them...

Thinking Mary would wait for him, Mu Gyul was confused to see her together with Jung In. He's unsure of her feelings for him.

Mu Gyul couldn't fathom, did he sold out himself and his music for Mary? Seeing how they had went through some rough patches together, how could she change into an entirely different person overnight and happily spend time with Jung In?

Mary explained that she went to ask Jung In for a divorce, but no matter how she explained to him, he would not believe it. 

Meanwhile, Jung In wishes for Mary to understand his true feelings for him, he hopes the JI workshop will bring them closer together. At the workshop, people keep pairing Mary and Jung In together, and that made her feel uncomfortable with Jung In.

Seo Joon tells her not to stay in between Jung In and Mu Gyul anymore. Mary is in pain trying to sort out her own feelings. She went up the mountain and told herself she wouldn't hurt Mu Gyul anymore: She would go back to the time before she loved him. 

Seeing Mary like this, Jung In knows he wouldn't be able to reach her with his feelings. He says he wishes for things to be the way it was; on the way home...

The sky is turning darker, and the both of them get lost.

Mu Gyul who finds that they are not back yet, ran to the workshop in a huff. 

Jung In sees Mary slipping, he hugs her and they roll downhill together...

Chloe Says: Oooh what is with this climatic development; I feel like I'm climbing up a mountain myself. Most importantly: How are they going to tie things up in time? 

At the beginning of M3, I've predicted that Mary would end up being independent (like Mary's wish in the start of the series: graduate and live well with her father) before she meets Mu Gyul again. 

But this thought o'mine was promptly shot down by my soompi friends, so I forgot about it myself. Now that this is happening, one can't help but wonder...

hellochloe wishes you a very Merry Christmas too!

A very festive video; Christmas greetings from Kim Hyo Jin and Jang Geun Seuk (sorry no MGY):

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjMxNjYzNDYw.html

Credits: Baidu (stills and chi translations), translated into english by hellochloe.

Spoiler In Words: Marry, Me Mary! Episode 14

JGS on stage is the hottest JGS. Agree?

Mary witnessed the whole kidnapping process and brings the police with her. Mu Gyul is finally rescued, but in the process My Gyul's arm got injured again. During Mu Gyul's kidnapping, Wonderful Day's showcase almost got cancelled but luckily Mu Gyul made it in time, and the showcase was a success.\(^o^)/ 

It was at this moment when Mu Gyul publicly confesses his love to Mary and serenades her with "Hello Hello" (I may have romantize it a bit here, can't help it). Mary's dad sees the three of them living together in Jung In's house, and got such a shock he fainted. They voice their views and tried to convince him, but dad finds it unacceptable.


Jung In's dad forces Jung In to send out the wedding invitations, and pressures him to quickly proceed with his marriage to Mary. But Jung In tells him that he can't marry her just because of his dad's selfish motives. This is the first time Jung In confronted his own father.

Meanwhile, because of the success of Wonderful Day's showcase, Mu Gyul's popularity soared to new heights the very next day. As a result, he got a lot busier and spent less time with Mary. Mu Gyul's birthday is on Christmas Eve. He decides to celebrate it with Mary right after his gig ends. But things did not turn out that way.


Because Mu Gyul failed to keep his promise, Mary went to find Jung In, hoping he could help her fulfil her Christmas present wish.


Chloe Says: Like what I said before in my Hall of Fame, Won Soo Yeon's stories specializes in forced live-in together situations that arises from Huge Gaping Plot Holes and near nonsensical story developments, but really, who watches kdramas for cinema verite anyway? I want more OTP moments!!  


Credits: TVDaily, Baidu (stills and Chi translations)

Spoiler In Words: Marry, Me Mary! Episode 13

It defies the imagination, it truly does...I can't believe this is happening to my favorite trio. Someone pinch me, please.

After finding out the truth about the ring, Mary's dad rushed to Mu Gyul's house in a huff. Mary's live-in situation with Mu Gyul was exposed, and the three engage in some chase-and-run in the middle of the night. 

Although Mary's dad suspects of them cohabitating, due to various reasons, he decides to take a step back and observe things for a while. Jung In thinks they're in danger of being found out (damn right, JI!), hence his proposal for Mu Gyul to stay in his house together. Thus begins the convenient but tension-laden situation.


Jung In's dad raises plans about Mary's marriage to Jung In; Mu Gyul who sees Mary in a wedding dress with Jung In, gets mad and turns to leave. Mary chases after Mu Gyul to subdue him, but there she encountered Mu Gyul's mom that made her broke up with him.

Jung In is in sorrow when he found out about his dad's past with Mary's mom. Mary who's clueless about what's making Jung In sad, feels awkward and left out over Jung In's sudden cold shoulder (read: polite bastard treatment). 


Wonderful Life's MV for its OST begins filming. Seo Joon is puzzled over Jung In's behavior, as well as Mary and Mu Gyul's ambiguous relationship. In the middle of the filming, one of the props falls down and Mu Gyul dives in to save Mary who's in the danger zone.


Chloe Says: Holy cow! Is this episode jam packed with happenings or what? From the length alone you can tell...this ain't going to be a smooth ride. Ties get broken, people get hurt and tension is at an all time high. But it's safe to say the OTP gets to reunite, thanks to the deus ex machina. Falling props in kdramas never fail to expose true love. And that's what our OTP has. True Love.


Via Baidu's Marry Me, Mary! and dc for pictures

Spoiler In Words for Marry Me, Mary! Episode 12

Mary and Mu Gyul finally get to start their life together under one roof. However, even from Day One it wasn't smooth sailing (to be honest, I didn't expect anything less. Trouble and Chaos has a way with this OTP). 

Mu Gyul's mom sells Mary's ring to go to Paris, but unexpectedly met with a scam organization. Mary's dad finds out about this, and hurriedly heads to Mu Gyul's house. He nearly finds out the truth about 'em cohabitating, but luckily they managed to escape with Jung In's help (thank you, my boy!).


While Mu Gyul and Jung In teams up for work purposes, but they're still unable to accept each other's relationship with Mary. Though childish, the battle for her heart is still ongoing (ooh, another 
Battle of the Boys! Bring it on!). 


As the Perfect Band band members listen to Mu Gyul's new composition (that should be "Hello Hello" or a pre-"Hello Hello"), they realized the new song has derailed from the rock genre, and were seriously disappointed with him. 

Jung In's dad is surprised that Mary's not wearing the ring that he personally gave her. Mary's dad's afraid that he would find out the truth, thus he goes after Mu Gyul's mom to get the ring back. 


But! (oh my god, I'm genuinely surprised, what drug did she take?) No measures were necessary as Mu Gyul's mom retrieved the ring back and even returned it to Mary. The unsuspecting Mary wears the ring and attends a family gathering with Jung In. 

Chloe Says: Sorry if they're any typos or minor errors. I'm kind of in a rush as I have my exams in less than an hour's time. I know right? I'm must be crazy to be this crazy for my favorite couple. 

This episode sounds promising with lots of potential *squeal* worthy moments of Mary's interaction with Mu Gyul AND Jung In. Can I just fast forward the kids' parents part? I really couldn't give rat's ass about them. As for Mu Gyul's momma, I don't think I can find it in myself to forgive her although she returns the ring. 'Cause she should never have taken it in the first place.

Credits: Screenshots via dc

Marry Me, Mary! in Manga (Part II)

And the cuteness continues. Now that the OTP acknowledge their love for each other, we might be going uphill with the Romeo and Juliet theme, but no prob, cuteness never ceases in M3's fan art.

Please don't abandon the Show, pleaseeeeeee!

I wonder: Is the polar bear a metaphor for Mu Gyul?

These ones are sooo cute!

 Now it comes in Autumn too!

You might recognize the pic one below from here. I included it in here so that it'll be a complete set :D

Credits to: Talented makers of these works.

Jang Geun Seuk's SexyBack

Time to check out my other lover (yes, I have many). Just from the title alone, can you hear the fanfare?

Mah favorite JGS look

Actually, he did SexyBack performances in many of his fan-meetings (Seoul, Beijing, Taipei, etc), inducing his fans' nosebleed around the globe. I reckon you can easily search for a better quality one, but I found this video, despitebecause of the grainy quality, was one of his sexiest ever:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjA0NTcyMDk2.html

What If: In A Mary Parallel Universe

Taken from Dear Cloud's bandmember, Yong Rin's twitter account

Being a Jung In supporter (note: not to be confused with shipper), sometimes...just sometimes, I wonder to myself: "What would it be like if Jung In was the rocker dude instead?" I think the dynamic of the OTP would entirely change. 

Kim Jae Wook in real life carries a LOT of rocker vibe (partly because he's a musician himself), and I when I see him I think: "Sex, drugs and rock and roll." I can see him as a rocker, but not a cute rocker (like how JGS played Mu Gyul), more of a brooding one? Something like Mary's drama-within-a-drama's Wonderful Life, if it'll ever be made into one.

Spoiler In Words for Marry Me, Mary! Episode 9

This is how this show, Mary Stayed Out All Night got its name. When the OTP finally realizes their love for each other, you know the climax is here. And you betcha it's going to be good. 

On the eve of her engagement, Mu Gyul and Mary declare the feelings they have for each other right in front of Seo Joon and Jung In (hellochloe does a double whoopie here).  Mary's dad cannot forgive her act, to which Mary feels sorry for but she hadn't had a choice.


Mu Gyul sends a paper plane message to her (how cute is that? I thought I would only get to see this in jdramas), and Mary couldn't just let him leave like that, thus she went along with him. What started out as a brief lovers' rendezvous in the morning, became a trip to the coast. 

The day of their engagement became the date that the deal is off. In the empty room, Jung In sees the socks and remember the memories Mary gave him. He's despondent and filled with melancholy (hellochloe beats herself up for the double whoopie).


Because Jung In has failed to win Mary's heart, plus getting dumped on the eve of their engagement, Jung In's father decided that enough is enough and withdraws his investment in JI Entertainment. However, Jung In reveals that he has not given up on both the drama and Mary, and he vows to make Mary his wife (hellochloe is torn, does he sound evil or what?).


After a while, the two lovers finally reach their destination. Mary and Mu Gyul had a heart-to-heart talk and shared their views on love and marriage with each other. But just when the couple finally get to have some peace and sweet time together, someone meddles in their affair...


Chloe Says: Do you see where this is going, peeps? Buckle in for the ride. I'm praying to the drama gods now, hoping hope against hope that the "someone" who meddles in their affairs is Jung In's papa and not my beloved. Please don't turn Jung In into a yandere like the Lovers in Paris dude, pleaseeee...

Fans Show Their Love For Mary

Off the set, if there's anything I love more than watching the two of them looking chummy, it's all these gifts fans shower their beloved stars. And its not some cheap stuff too, it's all branded and they arrive by the truckloads. I'm sure the whole crew's spirits are lifted despite the demanding and hectic schedule. 

A Message From The Fan Club:

Healthy looking food:

The healthy and yummy samgyetang

The Food Truck:

Oh my gosh, this cat is so cute!! They should give it a name. Do you see the resemblance between Mary's cat and SG's one? The head is kinda similarly shaped.

Ugg boots are fugly, but this ear warmers are lovely! MGY will look cho-kawaii in them <3

Stuff to fight the blistering cold:

Custom made Mary blankets (I love the drama's logo):

Do you feel the love? It's overwhelming, on and off M3's set.


Credits: dc

Jang Geun Seuk Cries For Real

In KBS 2TV's Mary Stayed Out All Night that broadcasted on November 30th, Jang's character proposes to break up with Mary shortly after he witnesses Mary and Jung In kissing. 

The Mu Gyul who would let anyone into his arms but not his heart, experiences real love for the first time (but of course he himself is oblivious to it) through Mary when he feels heartache and his mind in chaos over the matter. 

The original script only required him to look pained and give a sigh but Jang Geun Seuk took it up a notch with real tears instead. Now there's a real professional for you! *applause* 

Chloe Says: Me thinks he totally did that as to not lose to MGY (have you seen those teary eyes? How is it possible for a human being to hold so much tears without shedding it? Phenomenal!). 

I thank the dramalords everyday for the GeunGeun couple. If it weren't for them, this drama with a tepid storyline as its base would have collapsed faster than you can say Ma-ry. 


But somehow miraculously, they turned it into something that makes my heart warm and fuzzy. I root for them, I cheer for them, I worry for them...the two might be the best drama couple yet for 2010 (although I do think that Kim Jae Wook's kiss was hotter).

Spoiler In Words for Marry Me, Mary! Episode 8

After it was revealed that Mary's marriage to Mu Gyul was a fluke, Jung In's and Mary's dad pushes for the Jung In X Mary wedding. Mary, who's all the while bias towards Jung In, forces herself to open up her heart to him. After hearing about Jung In's painful childhood experience, she tells him not to suffer anymore and consoles him.

Mary's birthday is the day of their engagement (how convenient for the busy Jung In! you can celebrate this day one shot in the future). After receiving Mu Gyul's congratulations through SMS, she sets out to meet him. The rest of the band members were at the entrance. They lock (huh, WTF?) the couple up and runs off. 

Mary wants to tell her mom about her upcoming nuptials, thus Mu Gyul (who's stuck with Mary) had no choice but to follow her to her mother's grave. Mu Gyul is mad that Mary agrees to marry Jung In despite not loving him. Well, she is unhappy with his careless attitude towards love too! And so they both unknowingly fall in love with each other...

Chloe Says: Aww, look at her! Have you seen a sadder bride? Looking into those Puss-In-Boots' eyes, how can you not stop her, Mu Gyul ah!