Fated to love you, the Korean version of You are my destiny is one of my all time favorite Kdramas.
So when I read Ruth Navarra's post about Japanese drama's for K-drama lovers, in which she recommends the Japanese version, I figured: why not try it. To be precise, this is what Ruth wrote about You are my destiny:
'The Japanese version with Takimoto Mioro and Kizu Takumi is refreshing because it let go of the over-the-top acting and side stories.'
But what a waste of time it turned out to be...
You are my destiny - Japanese version
The Japanese version of Fated to love you follows the same storyline more or less. It's about a very timid girl, named Aya in the Japanese version, who lets people run roughshod over her. She works at an office and her colleagues put post-its with requests on Aya for things they want her to do for them.
Accidentally sleeping together
One of her male colleagues seems to have a genuine interest in her, and invites her for a trip. He turns out to be a real douche, and she accidentally ends up sleeping with Ichijo Kei, the young successor of a large company. He's under pressure to marry someone and produce an heir, because all the males of the family have a tendency to die young.
Anyway, Aya ends up pregnant and they get married. But Ichijo Kei is still in love with his girlfriend Anna.
If you've seen Fated to love you, you'll recognize the storyline.
You are my destiny versus Fated to love you
One of the differences between the Japanese and the Korean version is that there's no mention of Huntington's chorea, which plays a big part in the Korean version. In fact it's the reason they break up.
But the biggest difference is the ending.
Spoiler alert!
Aya leaves to become her own person or something. It is not a happy ending. She leaves Ichiji Key crying behind her.
Trailer of You are my destiny
Why I did NOT like You are my destiny
I feel that the actress playing Aya was painfully miscast. She was also very annoying. And the actor playing Ichiji Kei couldn't act his way out of a box if you ask me.
You are my destiny is annoying, painful to watch, boring and it has a sad ending.
I do not recommend this Japanese drama at all. Just watch Fated to love you, the Korean version. It's even available on Netflix!
I would rate it a 4. On My DramaList it got a 6,6 which is very generous.
Practical information about You are my destiny.
There are 10 episodes of about 30 minutes of You are my destiny. That's 300 minutes of my life I'll never get back. I watched it on kissasian.sh.
So I've seen all the you are my destiny and fated to you series and so I was curious how they would wrap up the series in such a short timeline. I thought they did alright following the Taiwanese version which is why the ending surprise me but I definitely feel it was left open like that so there can be a season 2. Think about GOOD MORNING CALL AND MISCHIEVOUS KISS
ReplyDeleteThat’s the ONLY way they can redeem themselves. Too much was left unsaid and unresolved. I like that Kei finally put her happiness before his own but to end that way with that ridiculous “Dylan” character was just so disappointing. I’m with this author. It’s 300 minutes I’ll never get back. WASTE. OF. TIME.
ReplyDeleteI did have a heads up about the ending being disappointing. I thought the ending left room for a season 2. I hope they do it. I like the Dylan character, the character needs more development. That can be done in season 2.
ReplyDeleteThere's definitely room for a second season. I agree. Though I won't be watching, because this drama really disappointed me.
Deletetrue, I shouldn't have evn watched this. I feel sad
DeleteI hope there is a season 2 because this ending left me speechless.I have seen every version of you are my destiny and this ending disappointed me. PLEASE FINISH IT PROPERLY.
ReplyDeleteI've watch all 4 dramas and the Japanese version was a complete disappointment. The ending was a let down. The Chinese version had the best ending for me, I'm a incurable romantic, and watching the two characters sail off into the sunset, made my heart flutter.
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese version really sucks. I totally agree.
DeleteThe earliest version was my favorite also.
DeleteI haven't watched the Japanese.ill give it a go regardless of the critics.
The Dylan character would be a really difficult character for a actor to engage. I'd like to see a Thai version.
The Thai version was the first version so the original. I tried watching it, but the quality is terrible. The Korean version really is the best. I love, love, love that one : )
DeleteHere's why I don't like this version:
ReplyDelete1. The ending was a huge disappointment.
2. Aya way of speaking was so exaggerated... To the point it's annoying.
I am too disappointed. I thought it's not the end yet. Lacking. unrealistic
ReplyDeleteYes, I totally agree with you.
DeleteI watched the 3 version, Korean, Chinesse (new one) and this Japanese. The Korean version is the best. The casts is mature enough to fill the plot
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched the Chinese one, but that's because I love the Korean version so much. It's one of my all time favorite Kdramas!
DeleteStill waiting for Season 2. I already watched the Taiwanese and Korean version, but still I want to be satisfied with the Japanese version. So please... Season 2!
ReplyDeleteThe Chinese version was really good. The best to me though the Korean one had the sweetest ending. The Japanese version? Ouch! What the hell was it? The little show at the beginning and end teased that our leads would eventually end up together. I’m at a loss at what this was about? She left with the impression that he betrayed her? Oh and for the record. I’ve watch every version and have hated everyone of those Anna’s and she never gets what she deserves in any of them! So aggravating! Wish I could have a talk with the producer and have him explain where he was going with this version! Such a waste of my time!
ReplyDeleteI saw the oldest version first with Joe Chen in the Taiwanese version first and I fell in love with the drama and Joe Chen. I then discovered the Korean version on Netflix, fast forward a few years later I found the updated Taiwanese version and so far that has been my favourite version except for the fact that it doesn’t have Joe Chen in it. The OG. Anyways I then discovered the Japanese version and was rooting for it at the beginning because it started out like the original Fated to Love you but I noticed it was skipping a lot of stuff and it felt rushed, and the characters just didn’t have time to really develop a believable love for each other. And then I got to episode 10 and I almost threw my remote at the tv. How could they end it like that. The title is You are my Destiny meaning over all odds they are meant to be together! Agh it frustrated me sooo much.
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