Today, we’ll be diving into the captivating world of Korean contract marriage dramas. You know, those heart-pounding moments when two people get married for unexpected reasons but end up falling in love with each other. Here are the 10 Contract Marriage Korean dramas That Will Make Your Heart Beat Faster.
List of Contract Marriage Korean Dramas
1. No Gain, No Love
First on our list is ‘No Gain, No Love.’ This is a new Korean drama about contract marriage that will air in August 2024.
The storyline follows Son Hae-young, a woman who gets married because she doesn’t want to lose money and Kim Ji-wook, a man who becomes her husband because he doesn’t want to hurt her.
The K-drama stars Shin Min Ah and Kim Young Dae. Released in 2024 and has 12 episodes. You can watch it on Prime Video.
2. My Demon
In ‘My Demon,’ a supernatural twist awaits. Our male lead cursed to become a demon seeks salvation through a contract marriage.
Tells the story of a contract marriage between Do Do-hee, a cold conglomerate heiress, and Jeong Gu-won, a demon who temporarily lost his powers.
The cruel demon becomes helpless after Do Do-hee holds the key to his lost abilities, and perhaps his heart.
This K-drama stars Song Kang and Kim You Jung. Released in 2023 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix.
3. The Beauty Inside
Imagine waking up in a different body every day. That’s the premise of ‘The Beauty Inside.’
The story follows Han Se Gye, an actress who has to spend one week every month living in someone else’s body.
One day, due to causing trouble, Han Se Gye gets involved with Seo Do Jae, a rich man who suffers from Prosopagnosia. The two are forced into a contract marriage.
This K-drama stars Lee Min Ki and Seo Hyun Jin. Released in 2018 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix and Viki.
4. Business Proposal
Business Proposal is one of the best Korean contract marriage dramas that you should watch. This drama is very good and highly recommended.
The story follows Shin Ha Ri, a woman who disguises herself as her friend to go on a blind date for some money and expects to be rejected.
However, her plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO and even proposes a contract marriage because he needs a wife to convince his grandfather.
This K-drama stars Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Gue, and Seol In Ah. Released in 2022 and has 12 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix.
5. 100 Days My Prince
This is a historical drama that combines the love intrigue of an amnesiac prince and a commoner who is forced to marry.
The story follows a crown prince encountering the lives of commoners, after losing his memory. He then experiences unforgettable love as the husband of Joseon’s oldest bachelor.
This K-drama stars Doh Kyung Soo, Nam Ji Hyun, Kim Seon Ho, and Han So Hee. Released in 2018 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix.
6. Love in Contract
Love in Contract tells the story of Choi Sang Eun, a woman who has an unusual job as a “single life helper.”
She pretended to be the partner of someone who needed a partner to attend events such as meetings and reunions of couples and even become a wife.
This K-drama stars Park Min Young and Go Kyung Pyo. Released in 2022 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
7. Because This Is My First Life
Not your typical contract marriage drama, ‘Because This Is My First Life’ explores deeper themes than that. Our main characters navigate society’s hopes, dreams, and love—all while sharing a roof.
Tells the love story of a single woman struggling to find a place to live and a man who owns a house but is single and struggling with a lot of mortgage debt.
This K-drama stars Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki. Released in 2017 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
8. Marriage Contract
Marriage Contract tells the love story between a poor widow, desperate to support her 7-year-old daughter, and a wealthy business executive with an ill mother. They enter into a contract marriage for mutual benefit.
This K-drama stars Lee Seo Jin and Uee. Released in 2016 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix and Viki.
9. The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract
The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract is a K-drama that presents the premise of time travel, revenge and unexpected love in a fake marriage.
The story follows a widowed Joseon noblewoman who is kidnapped and thrown into a well, which turns out to be a portal to present-day Seoul.
In the modern era, she meets a cold chaebol who looks like her late husband and is forced into a contract marriage with him.
This K-drama stars Lee Se Young and Bae In Hyuk. Released in 2023 and has 12 episodes. You can watch it on Viki.
10. Something About 1 Percent
Last but not least, ‘Something About 1 Percent’ proves that even a 1 percent chance of love is worth taking.
The story follows a conglomerate heir and a frugal teacher who find themselves entangled in a contractual relationship to inherit the company.
This K-drama stars Ha Seok Jin and Jeon So Min. Released in 2016 and has 16 episodes. You can watch it on Netflix and Viki.
So, those are our top 10 Korean dramas about contract marriage. Thank you for reading this article, happy watching!
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