Fuka Koshiba Hopes to Recreate Park Min-young’s Reunion Scene Impact in Japanese Marry My Husband
On June 26, actress Fuka Koshiba attended a press conference at the Ramada Seoul Sindorim Hotel in Seoul for the upcoming Japanese adaptation of Marry My Husband. During the event, Fuka Koshiba expressed her deep admiration for Korean cinema and reflected on the influence of the original Korean drama on her performance.
“I’m a big fan of Korean films and dramas,” she shared. “Many of my favorite movies are Korean. It was a great experience working with Korean directors and production staff. When I got the offer, I immediately said yes.” She also named Miracle in Cell No. 7 as one of her favorite Korean films.
When asked if she had seen the Korean version of Marry My Husband, which starred Park Min-young and was a major hit in early 2024, Fuka Koshiba admitted, “I watched it after my first meeting with the director, even though he advised against it. It was incredibly entertaining and full of suspense. My heart was racing the whole time.”
She highlighted a specific scene that stood out to her, “There’s a scene where the main character transforms and shows up at a school reunion—it completely grabs your attention. I took note of that scene so I could create similar standout moments in the Japanese version. At the same time, I focused on expressing emotional nuances unique to Japan.”
Titled 私の夫と結婚して (Watashi no Otto to Kekkon Shite), the Japanese adaptation is not a direct remake of the Korean drama but a reimagined version of the original web novel, tailored for Japanese audiences. The show is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video at midnight on June 27, 2025.
This cross-cultural project is a collaboration between CJ ENM Japan, Studio Dragon, and Shochiku, one of Japan’s most established production companies. Production is handled by Jiyuro Pictures, known for You Are the Apple of My Eye.
Directed by Ahn Gil-ho, who also helmed The Glory, and written by Satomi Oshima (One Litre of Tears), the drama stars Fuka Koshiba as Misa Kanbe and Takeru Satoh as Wataru. With both Korean and Japanese creative forces involved, expectations are high for this emotionally rich and visually captivating adaptation.
