The Bride of Habaek

A psychiatrist is thrust into a world of gods when she is chosen to be the bride of the water god, Habaek. Descending to the human realm to fulfill his divine duties and find three lost godly artifacts, Habaek encounters So-ah, a pragmatic psychiatrist who believes his claims are a delusion. Their fates become intertwined as they navigate their conflicting realities and a budding romance.

The drama received mixed to negative reviews. While some viewers enjoyed the fantasy premise and the chemistry between the lead actors, many criticized the plot's pacing, underdeveloped characters, and deviation from the original webtoon's tone and quality. The production values were generally seen as high, but this couldn't entirely compensate for narrative weaknesses.

• Praised for its visually appealing production design and the leads' performances.

• Criticized for a weak and confusing plot that struggled to balance fantasy and romance.

• Considered a disappointment by fans of the original webtoon due to significant changes and perceived decline in quality.

Google audience: Audience reception was polarized, with some appreciating the fantasy romance elements and the actors' efforts, while others found the storyline unbelievable and poorly executed, leading to disappointment compared to the source material.

The drama is based on a popular South Korean manhwa (webcomic) of the same name, written and illustrated by Yoon Mi-kyung.