Happily Never After? I am MarriedBut!' Unveils the Realities of Marriage in Main Trailer

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14 January 2025

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Launching on Valentine's Day (February 14), Chinese-language romantic comedy series I am Married But! challenges the classic happily ever after adage by showcasing the realities of married life, all with a lighthearted and comedic touch. Unveiled today, the main trailer offers a glimpse into how the series explores real-life struggles spouses face in maintaining their marriage.

The story opens with a familiar and humorous fairytale meet-cute between Lin I-ling (Alice Ko) and Zeng Xue-you (Jasper Liu), sparking the beginning of their relationship. However, their romantic start takes a sharp turn as married life turns I-ling into a housekeeper. Endless chores, compounded by her husband's deafening snores and over-reliance on his mother, drive I-ling to her limits, shattering the illusion of a picture-perfect romance.

Physically and mentally exhausted, I-ling meets a handsome and charming pharmacist, Liu Wen-chieh (Tseng Jing-hua), whose gentle demeanor and alluring voice set her heart aflutter. I-ling also reconnects with her college boyfriend turned colleague, Zhang Ren-wei (Fu Meng-po), who still harbors feelings for her. Amid the complexities of marriage, these men entangle I-ling's life, threatening her fidelity.

To top things off, the trailer also reveals Xue-you's encounter with Chen Hsiao-lu, a seemingly harmless colleague who is a single mother. Her vulnerability stirs the protective instinct of those around her, and Xue-you's attention begins to stir something in Hsiao-lu's heart.

Director Li Nien-hsiu describes the series as a woke romantic series examining the realities of married life. We are skipping the honeymoon phase and diving straight into married life to explore whether the princess, upon discovering that her prince is actually a mama's boy and their castle essentially a prison, can still find reasons to love him amid their love-hate relationship, she explains. Li hopes that this lighthearted comedy series will bring joy and accompany viewers through their everyday lives.

Producer Vita Huang adds, Just like the title suggests, married life is full of buts' and the best stories are often found in the twists and turns. Many friends who have seen snippets of the series even suspected that we installed surveillance cameras in their homes. This is a testament to the series' authentic storytelling.

Produced by Deal Entertainment Inc., romantic comedy series I am Married But! explores the realities of married life. Written, directed and edited by Li Nien-hsiu and produced by Vita Huang, this 12-episode series features an ensemble cast including Alice Ko, Jasper Liu, Samantha Ko, Tseng Jing-hua, Pipi Yao, Sie Yi-lin and more, and a special appearance by Fu Meng-po.

Catch I am Married But! on February 14, only on Netflix.

Watch the trailer HERE. Download the latest unit stills HERE and main key art HERE.

About I am Married But!

Writer/Director: Li Nien-hsiu

Producer: Iza Sun, Vita Huang

Production company: Deal Entertainment Inc.

Cast: Alice Ko, Jasper Liu, Stephanie Ko, Tseng Jing-hua, Pipi Yao, Sie Yi-lin, and more

Special appearance: Fu Meng-po

Launch date: February 14, 2025

No. of episodes: 12

Synopsis: I-ling (Alice Ko) has lived with her in-laws for three years and contemplates divorce every seven days. She wants to move out but is stuck because her husband, Zeng Xue-you (Jasper Liu), is a mummy's boy. Despite her frustrations, she always finds a hint of charm in him at crucial moments, trapping her in a cycle of wanting to leave but not being able to. Things take a turn when she meets a soulmate on a dating app, her body suddenly wants a baby, placing her in a tug-of-war between emotional infidelity and family life.

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