Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the Japanese adaptation of the internationally acclaimed Korean drama Marry My Husband, starring Fuka Koshiba and Takeru Satoh in the lead roles. Titled Amazon Original Drama “Marry My Husband”, the series will premiere globally in over 240 countries and regions on June 27, 2025, releasing two episodes every Friday.
The original story, based on a popular NAVER web novel and later adapted into a webtoon, dominated rankings on LINE Manga (*1*). The Korean live-action version, starring Park Min-young and Na In-woo, became a massive hit and set records on Prime Video, achieving the highest viewership among Asian non-English content four weeks post-release (*2*).
Riding on this massive success, the Japanese adaptation brings together top-tier talent and production teams from Korea and Japan. CJ ENM, the studio behind the Oscar-winning Parasite, and Studio Dragon, known for international hits like Crash Landing on You, have collaborated for the first time on a Japanese project.
A Stellar Team Behind the Scenes
The screenplay is written by Satomi Oshima, who won Best Screenplay at the 48th Japan Academy Awards for the film 90 Years Old: What’s There to Celebrate. Direction is led by Ahn Gil-ho, known for the gripping Korean drama The Glory.
Story and Cast
The story follows Misa Kobe (Fuka Koshiba), a woman who lived her life always prioritizing others, ultimately leading to her tragic demise. Given a second chance at life, she vows revenge and embarks on a path of growth, resilience, and rediscovering love.
Opposite Koshiba, Takeru Satoh portrays Wataru Suzuki, a cool department head who mysteriously intervenes in Misa’s second life. Their growing bond adds depth to the story’s themes of redemption and true love.
Additional cast includes:
- Sei Shiraishi as Rena Esaka, Misa’s childhood friend who provides emotional support.
- Yuu Yokoyama from SUPER EIGHT as Tomoya Hirano, Misa’s husband from her first life, whose obsessive behavior adds tension to the plot.
The teaser visual, recently unveiled, captures the complex emotions and relationships between the four key characters, hinting at the intense drama to come.
Cast and Crew Share Their Excitement
Fuka Koshiba (Misa Kobe):
Working with a Korean director and team provided a refreshing and new experience. The script beautifully blends the spirit of the original with Japanese sensitivity. Misa’s struggle between her inherent kindness and her vow for revenge makes her a character you’ll want to root for. Please look forward to the release!
Takeru Satoh (Wataru Suzuki):
I was thrilled to work with director Ahn Gil-ho, whose works I admire. Despite language differences, we shared deep understanding beyond words. Wataru lives to protect Misa’s life. I believe viewers, even those familiar with the original, will find new thrills in the Japanese version.
Sei Shiraishi (Rena Esaka):
I have admired Director Ahn’s work for a long time, so being directed by him was truly special. Playing Rena, a heavy role, was challenging but also helped me discover new sides of myself. I hope this show will be loved by many viewers.
Yuu Yokoyama (Tomoya Hirano):
Tomoya Hirano is very different from any role I’ve done before—possessive and hard to understand. Many were surprised and excited when they heard I would play this role. Please look forward to the premiere!
Satomi Oshima (Screenwriter):
We preserved the universal questions from the original—if you could live your life again, what would you change? The Japanese version brings fresh motifs that will move, excite, and entertain audiences. I hope you enjoy the passionate performances of the cast.
Streaming Details
Amazon Original Drama “Marry My Husband” premieres worldwide on June 27, 2025, with two new episodes released every Friday (total 10 episodes).
(*1*) Ranked No. 1 on LINE Manga’s 2022 Annual and 2023 Mid-Year Top 20 Rankings.
(*2*) As of January 29, 2025, the Korean version ranked 7th globally among non-English Prime Video releases.