Perfect Marriage Revenge (Korean title: 완벽한 결혼의 정석) is a 2023 Korean drama based on the web novel and webtoon “Perfect Marriage Revenge / The Essence of a Perfect Marriage” by Lee Beom‑bae (story) and Young, illustrated by Je Ri Bol.

The drama follows Han Yi‑joo, the adopted eldest daughter of a chaebol family who has been emotionally neglected and exploited for years.

• Her stepmother Lee Jung‑hye uses Yi‑joo’s talents as a painter to sell forged “originals,” then frames Yi‑joo for fraud.
• Her husband Yoo Se‑hyuk cheats on her with her younger sister Han Yoo‑ra and files for divorce.
• After discovering all this, Yi‑joo runs away, is seriously injured in a car accident, and is murdered in the hospital by her stepmother’s accomplice.

Yi‑joo then wakes up one year in the past, before her marriage, and decides to use the second chance to destroy everyone who ruined her life. She proposes a contract marriage to chaebol heir Seo Do‑guk, the man her stepsister wants to marry, using the fake engagement to Seo Do‑guk as the centerpiece of her revenge.

As the story unfolds, the contract marriage slowly becomes real love, while both characters work together to expose family crimes, survive another attempt on their lives, and rewrite their tragic fate.

Perfect Marriage Revenge season 1: episodes, channel, and ending

Broadcast details

Season 1 is a single‑season weekend drama:

• Network: MBN (Maeil Broadcasting Network).
• Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays at 21:50 KST.
• Original run: October 28, 2023 – December 3, 2023.
• Episodes: 12 episodes, about 70 minutes each.

Platforms like Viki, Viu, and other regional streamers licensed the drama for international audiences, often emphasizing the time‑slip revenge and contract‑marriage romance in their marketing.

How season 1 ends

The finale of Perfect Marriage Revenge delivers a complete happy ending while wrapping up the time‑travel plot.

Sportskeeda’s recap of the last episode highlights the key beats:

• Yi‑joo and Do‑guk learn she is pregnant and briefly enjoy their happiness.
• Do‑guk’s brother Seo Jung‑wook – who also returned to the past due to the fatal accident – kidnaps pregnant Yi‑joo for revenge.
• Do‑guk discovers Jung‑wook faked his leg injury all along, confronts him, and rescues Yi‑joo, but is badly injured.
• The car crash and incoming truck erase the “timer marks” that signaled their time‑slip, essentially closing the loop and ending their supernatural second chance.
• Do‑guk falls into a coma but eventually survives after surgery; Yi‑joo stays by his side and realizes how deeply she loves him.

Meanwhile, the villains face consequences:

• Webtoon and drama‑ending summaries agree that Lee Jung‑hye is arrested and faces charges for fraud, murder, and money laundering.
• Seo Jung‑wook is exposed as a criminal and ends up disabled or imprisoned, depending on version, after his final failed murder attempt.
• Han Yoo‑ra is expelled from Taeja Group and loses her status; she struggles as a single mother after her lies are exposed.

The drama closes on Yi‑joo and Do‑guk living as a happy family with a child, their revenge complete and their new life secured.

What about the webtoon & web novel ending?

The Perfect Marriage Revenge webtoon finished serialization in 2021, long before the K‑drama aired. That means the creative team had a complete original blueprint for the entire story.

An Indonesian breakdown of the webtoon’s final chapters explains that:

• Yi‑joo, Do‑guk, and Hyun Jae‑won all survive a second “D‑day” accident engineered by Seo Jung‑wook, breaking free of the original fatal timeline.
• Lee Jung‑hye is convicted for multiple crimes, including murdering Yi‑joo’s grandfather to secure inheritance for Yoo‑ra; she ends up in prison and is disowned by Yi‑joo’s father.
• Seo Jung‑wook is arrested for attempted murder after kidnapping Yi‑joo and causing another crash; evidence proves he had been faking his limp.
• Yi‑joo reconciles with her birth mother; the remaining good characters get a genuine second chance at life.

Reddit readers who finished the webtoon confirm that the ending is happy, with the leads together and the villains either jailed or cut off from their former wealth. The drama’s final episode closely follows the webtoon’s major points, especially Jung‑wook’s kidnapping, the second accident, and the villains’ downfall.

Because both the webtoon and the drama complete the main revenge arc and close the time‑travel loop, there is no natural “season 2” material waiting to be adapted; any additional drama season would need to move into spin‑off territory or invent a new storyline.

Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2: renewal status

Official status

Despite fan demand, Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2 has not been announced.

• TVMaze lists the show’s status as “Ended” with a single 2023 season on MBN.
• MyDramaList only shows 12 episodes and no entry for a second season or sequel project.
• No official press release from MBN, Jidam Studio, or the main cast has ever mentioned a renewal or continuation.

Sportskeeda’s post‑finale article on the ending and renewal possibility also emphasizes that no official announcement about season 2 has been made, and frames all talk of another season as speculation based on ratings and popularity.

Clickbait vs. reality

Several YouTube videos and blog posts talk about “Perfect Marriage Revenge Season 2 – Officially Confirmed!”, but when you examine them closely, they admit that:

• Netflix and Viu have not announced a second season;
• Any date such as “late 2024” or “2025” is presented as what “we can expect” rather than a studio‑confirmed schedule.

For example, one video titled “OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED” concedes in the transcript that “Netflix has not announced anything” and then simply speculates that, if renewed, season 2 might come out in late 2024. Another article from December 2023 says Jidam Studio “has not yet announced anything about the Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2 release date,” even as it speculates about a possible 2024 or 2025 window.

Put bluntly:

There is no official Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2 in development right now. All dates you see online are just guesses unless they come from MBN, Jidam Studio, or an official platform announcement.

Could there realistically be a Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2?

Even without an announcement, fans reasonably ask whether a second season is possible in concept. Looking at the story and industry patterns:

Why a season 2 is unlikely

1. The core story is completeThe drama, web novel, and webtoon all wrap up the revenge + time‑slip arc and deliver a clear happily‑ever‑after for Yi‑joo and Do‑guk. Korean revenge dramas rarely get direct season 2s once the central revenge has been executed and the villains punished.
2. Closed time‑travel loopThe ending deliberately removes the supernatural device (timers and time‑slip conditions) that powered the plot, symbolically telling the audience “the second chance is over, they are now living their true lives.” Without introducing a completely new mechanic, it’s hard to justify another time‑travel revenge story with the same characters.
3. K‑drama format tendencyMost modern Korean cable / streaming dramas, especially 12‑episode webtoon adaptations, are designed as one‑season, self‑contained works, not long multi‑season shows. Only massive runaway hits (often procedurals or genre shows like Squid Game) typically get multi‑season orders.

What a season 2 would have to look like

If MBN or a global streamer ever does order Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2, it would almost certainly need to shift into:

• A new storyline featuring Yi‑joo and Do‑guk facing an entirely different threat (e.g., corporate takeover, a new antagonist, or a crimes‑of‑the‑week thriller within Taeja Group), or
• An anthology sequel under the “Perfect Marriage” brand, featuring a different couple, different revenge plot, and only a thematic connection to the original.

Sportskeeda floats the idea that a hypothetical season 2 might lean more into psychological thriller elements while keeping romance and revenge themes, but stresses that this is purely speculation.

Given the neatly closed narrative and the K‑drama industry norm, the honest assessment is:

Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2 is very unlikely, unless the producers decide to reboot the concept with a new story or treat it as an anthology title.

Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2 release date: what we know

Since the show has not been renewed, there is no official release date for a second season.

• No Korean or international outlet has reported a confirmed Season 2 production schedule.
• No casting calls, script leaks, or network line‑up announcements have mentioned the project.
• Any specific date you see online (“late 2024,” “2025,” etc.) is based entirely on fan expectations or generic K‑drama production timelines, not on real production evidence.

If, against the odds, MBN or a streamer did announce a new season in the future, the earliest realistic broadcast would likely be at least 12–18 months after that announcement, given how far ahead K‑drama production slates are usually planned.

Where to watch Perfect Marriage Revenge

If you’re discovering the show now because you searched for Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2, you can still enjoy the full season 1 on multiple platforms:

• MBN’s original run: October 28 – December 3, 2023, Saturdays and Sundays at 21:50 KST.
• Viki / Rakuten Viki: Carries the series with English subs and other regional subtitle options.
• Viu, Kocowa, VIU, OnDemandKorea: Available in certain territories, as listed in distribution round‑ups.
• Now TV, other regional channels: Some cable/on‑demand providers in Asia list the show under bilingual or dubbed offerings.

Wherever you watch, you get the complete 12‑episode story in one go—no cliffhanger demanding a season 2.

FAQ – Perfect Marriage Revenge Season 2

Is Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2 confirmed?No. There has been no official announcement of a second season from MBN, Jidam Studio, or the cast. Listing sites show the show’s status as “Ended” after one 12‑episode season in 2023.

What is the Perfect Marriage Revenge season 2 release date?There is no release date. Any dates like “late 2024” or “2025” circulating online come from speculative videos and blog posts, which themselves admit Netflix and Viu have not announced anything.

How many episodes are in Perfect Marriage Revenge season 1?Season 1 has 12 episodes, airing twice weekly from October 28 to December 3, 2023.

Does the story need a season 2?Narratively, no. The drama closely follows the completed webtoon and web novel, ending with Yi‑joo and Do‑guk together, the villains punished, and the time‑slip loop closed. It’s designed as a complete revenge‑romance story.

Is the Perfect Marriage Revenge webtoon finished?Yes. The webtoon ended in 2021, with a happy ending and all major antagonists receiving their punishment.

Could there be a spin‑off or anthology under the same title?In theory, yes—producers could launch a new revenge‑marriage K‑drama using “Perfect Marriage” branding and a fresh cast. But as of 2026, no such project has been announced.