

The 101st Proposal
The 101st Proposal is a 2006 South Korean television series starring Lee Moon-sik and Park Sun-young. It aired on SBS from May 29 to July 25, 2006 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 15 episodes. It is a remake of the Japanese drama 101st Marriage Proposal which aired on Fuji TV in 1991.
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Plot Summary
A seemingly average bachelor, tired of his mother's incessant nagging to get married, concocts an elaborate scheme involving a staged proposal to a beautiful actress. However, his plan takes an unexpected turn when the actress unexpectedly agrees to the proposal, leading to a series of comedic situations as they navigate their fake relationship, which begins to blur the lines between pretense and genuine affection.
Critical Reception
The 101st Proposal received mixed reviews, with critics often pointing out its predictable plot and reliance on romantic comedy tropes. However, the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's lighthearted humor were frequently cited as positives, making it a generally enjoyable, albeit unremarkable, romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers predictable romantic comedy beats with a few genuinely funny moments.
- Lead actors' chemistry is a highlight, carrying the film through its weaker plot points.
- A light and fluffy romance that doesn't stray far from established genre conventions.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a pleasant and amusing watch, appreciating its humorous situations and the sweet, if predictable, romance. Some viewers felt the plot was too simplistic and the ending too convenient.
Fun Fact
The film is a modern adaptation of the popular 1991 Hong Kong film of the same name, which starred Stephen Chow and Maggie Cheung.
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