5 Korean Dramas Like “Marry My Husband”: Revenge, Time-Travel, And Much More

“Marry My Husband,” which tells the story of a woman who becomes the victim of a gruesome murder after witnessing the betrayal of her husband and closest friend, and miraculously finds herself transported back ten years, has recently made its mark worldwide!

Starring Park MinYoung, Na InWoo, Lee YiKyung, and Song HaYoon, the show manages to captivate millions of viewers worldwide with its revenge-romance theme, captivating pace, and intriguing characters.

While eagerly awaiting the new episodes of “Marry My Husband”, Korean drama lovers all around the world are looking for other revenge-themed series that offer a gripping, entertaining, and engaging storyline like “Marry My Husband”!

If you’re one of them and if you are having a difficult time while waiting, here are 5 series that will give you a similar taste of time travel, revenge, and intrigue as “Marry My Husband”!

 

K-Dramas like “Marry My Husband”

1. “Perfect Marriage Revenge”

Considering that the revenge and time travel themes are considered the fundamental elements contributing to the widespread love for “Marry My Husband,” another series that fans of these genres will surely enjoy is the drama “Perfect Marriage Revenge.”

Aired shortly before “Marry My Husband” and concluding in December 2023, the series narrates the story of a woman who, after being betrayed by her family, gains the opportunity for revenge through time travel.

Han YiJoo (Jung YooMin) is a talented artist adopted at a young age. Despite her efforts to make those around her happy throughout her life, she fails to gain acceptance from her stepmother and stepsister. Her one-year marriage hasn’t been going well either.

One day, she discovers something about her husband and stepsister, and on the same day, she experiences a tragic car accident. However, something even worse happens while she is in a coma: Han YiJoo is killed on the orders of her stepmother.

Regretting her actions and decisions throughout her life, she breathes her last breath. Yet, when she wakes up, she encounters something entirely unexpected — Han YiJoo has traveled back in time exactly one year, and now she has a chance to change everything.

2. “Penthouse: War In Life”

The next Korean drama on the list is “Penthouse: War In Life.”

“Penthouse: War In Life”, whose first season was aired in 2021 and followed by two more seasons, still stands out as one of the top revenge-themed Korean dramas today.

Breaking watch records during its broadcast, “Penthouse: War In Life” narrates a bloody war set in a skyscraper named Penthouse, where South Korea’s wealthiest families reside.

Penthouse is a skyscraper where floor numbers symbolize the social status of people, and Sim SuRyeon (Lee JiAh) and her husband Joo DanTae (Uhm KiJoon) reside on the top floor. Everyone living in this building is from the high levels of society and is engaged in a ruthless battle to climb even higher. Even their children have become pawns in this race.

Initially, everything seems normal for the residents of this building, but with the entry of Oh YoonHee (Eugene), a poor woman, and a mysterious girl, everything will be turned upside down.

With its relentless pace, a plot that manages to surprise in every episode, outstanding acting performances, and a crazy storyline, Penthouse is one of the best revenge Korean dramas that must be watched. If you enjoyed the revenge atmosphere in “Marry My Husband,” you might want to give this series a chance.

3. “The Innocent Man”

Before Song JoongKi captivated the K-Drama world as soldier Yoo ShiJin in “Descendants of the Sun,” he had already succeeded in stealing the hearts of K-Drama lovers with his endearing, selfless, and pure role as the boyfriend in “The Innocent Man.”

While there is no theme of time travel in the drama, “The Innocent Man” resembles the storyline of “Marry My Husband” as it narrates the tale of a character betrayed by a loved one, who later dedicates himself to seeking revenge.

Kang MaRoo (Song JoongKi) is a promising medical student with only a younger sister and his long-time one-sided love, Han JaeHee (Park SiYeon), in his life. JaeHee and MaRoo have known each other for a long time, sharing a strong bond.

One day, MaRoo receives a phone call that he has no idea will change his life: it’s JaeHee seeking help. Worried, MaRoo goes to her and discovers JaeHee in a horrifying situation. JaeHee is in shock, and there lies a dead man right in front of her. MaRoo makes a significant decision that will impact his entire life. He stands up, erases all of JaeHee’s fingerprints, and takes responsibility for the crime by calling the police.

However, over the years, he will come to regret this decision. When he encounters JaeHee again years later, an opportunity for revenge presents itself. Yet, unexpectedly falling in love with someone complicates this quest for revenge.

4. “Eve”

Who else can have such a strong sense of revenge as someone who has been betrayed by loved ones: someone who has cruelly lost loved ones?

Lee RaEl (Seo YeaJi) lost her beloved father when she was just a child, and this tragic loss shattered her entire family. Enduring a lonely and painful childhood, Lee Rael grows up and vows to take revenge on those responsible for her father’s death.

Years later, she enters the life of a wealthy family as a teacher. Her goal is to seek revenge for what she has endured. To achieve this, she must win the heart of someone within the family.

If you’re looking for a powerful revenge story told in a much darker tone than “Marry My Husband,” you might want to give “Eve” a chance.

5. “Reborn Rich”

The story of a character who is betrayed and killed by the people he loves and trusts, embarking on a journey through time for revenge. Doesn’t it sound very similar to the story of “Marry My Husband”?

A series that became a major hit in 2022 when it was aired, “Reborn Rich” follows the story of a character who, like in “Marry My Husband”, gains an opportunity to take revenge through time travel. The only difference is this: that this time, the main character is a male, and the individuals he seeks revenge against are not a husband or friend but a wealthy family he devoted his life to as a worker.

Yoon HyeonWoo (Song JoongKi) has been a loyal secretary to the Soonyang Family and their company for ten years. He highly values the family and the company, living almost as if he has dedicated himself to them.

One day, while covering up the dark deeds of the Soonyang Family, Yoon HyeonWoo is betrayed horrifyingly and is killed. Moreover, before his death, he learns that the order to kill him came from none other than someone within the Soonyang Family!

HyeonWoo dies a betrayed death. However, when he opens his eyes, he finds himself in an unbelievable situation. HyeonWoo has traveled through time and wakes up in the body of a child. Furthermore, this child is the youngest grandchild of the Soonyang Group! When HyeonWoo is reborn as the grandson of the family that killed him, he is presented with an opportunity to change everything.

However, to take his revenge, he must first grow up and survive among these people.

Which K-Drama will you be watching?