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Business Proposal, My Demon, Full House, and more: Perfect fake marriage K-dramas to binge before ‘No Gain No Love’ premieres Shin Min Ah is about to bring some serious charm and comedy to our screens with her new role in ‘No Gain No Love’. In this fun-filled rom-com, she plays a woman who fakes a marriage to dodge losses and secure perks, while Kim Young Dae steps in as her pretend husband because he is a compassionate soul who can't turn away from helping others. As fans count down to the premiere, why not get into the fake marriage spirit with some other series that playfully explore this trope? From laugh-out-loud moments to heartfelt twists, these shows are guaranteed to keep you entertained.

Here’s a list of must-watch dramas that prove love (and laughter) can come from the most unexpected contracts! Business Proposal Disguised as her friend, Ha-ri, played by Kim Se-jeong, attends a blind date with the intention of scaring the man away. However, her plan backfires when she discovers that her date is actually her CEO Kang Tae-moo, played by Ahn Hyo-seop. The unsuspecting CEO offers her a fake romantic contract to avoid blind dates and the duo ends duo falling for each other.



Business Proposal drama deftly combines humor, romance, and workplace dynamics. ​My Demon Do Do Hee (Kim You Jung), the heir to the powerful Future Group, is deeply distrustful and cynical about love. Her world turns upside down when she strikes a deal with Jung Gu Won (Song Kang), a demon who gains immortality by making dangerous yet alluring bargains with humans suffering through hellish conditions.

After two centuries of viewing humans with disdain, Gu Won finds himself entangled with Do Do Hee, which leads to the unexpected loss of his powers. To prevent his own extinction, Gu Won must remain close to Do Do Hee, who now holds all his power. In a bid for mutual benefit - restoring his strength and ensuring her protection from enemies - they enter into a contract marriage.

​The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract On the night of her wedding in the 19th century, Park Yeon Woo's (Lee Se Young) life takes a tragic turn when her husband dies unexpectedly from a heart condition, he had long hidden. Overwhelmed by grief, her suffering worsens when she is kidnapped and thrown into a well. Miraculously, she awakens in present-day Seoul, where she encounters Kang Tae Ha (Bae In Hyuk), a man who strikingly resembles her deceased husband.

Kang Tae Ha, the heir to SH Seoul Corporation, is emotionally guarded due to past traumas and his own heart disease. Despite his reluctance toward romance, he proposes a contract marriage to Park Yeon Woo to fulfill his grandfather’s dying wish for him to marry. ​Love in Contract Undeniably attractive and effortlessly charming, Choi Sang Eun (Park Min Young) represents the perfect partner but chooses to use her exceptional skills as a contract marriage expert instead of pursuing traditional marriage.

By becoming the perfect partner for her clients, Sang Eun helps them enjoy a flawless single life without the constraints of a lifelong commitment. Among her long-term clients is Jung Ji Ho (Go Kyung Pyo), who has relied on her services every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for five years. Though shrouded in mystery, Ji Ho inadvertently stirs unexpected feelings in Sang Eun.

Adding to her emotional turmoil, Sang Eun also develops feelings for Kang Hae Jin (Kim Jae Young), a popular actor who employs her services on alternate days. Balancing her professional duties with her personal emotions, Sang Eun faces a challenging dilemma as her heart leads her in conflicting directions. ​Happiness Yoon Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo), a sharp-witted special agent, cleverly secures a new apartment in a prestigious complex by staging a marriage with her high school friend, Jung Yi Hyun (Park Hyung Sik).

Yi Hyun, who is a detective, is investigating a mysterious disease outbreak. Their plans take a turn when the disease task force seals off the entire complex from the outside world. As the residents reveal their true colors during the quarantine, Sae Bom and Yi Hyun's sham marriage starts looking a lot more real, with them backing each other up in the most unexpected ways.

Fans can’t help but swoon as this 'fake' couple turns into the real deal. Full House Han Ji Eun (Song Hye Kyo), an aspiring scriptwriter, is stunned when her friends deceive her into thinking she’s won a vacation, only to sell her cherished family home, ‘Full House’, while she’s away. On her trip, she crosses paths with the famous actor Lee Young Jae (Rain), and their comedic interactions lead to an unexpected twist: upon her return, she finds her house has been purchased by him.

Despite their clashing personalities - Ji Eun’s disorganized habits and Young Jae’s obsessive cleanliness - they agree to cohabit. Initially working as his maid to buy back her home, Ji Eun finds herself in a contract marriage with Young Jae, meant to make his ex jealous. As their faux relationship deepens, genuine feelings begin to emerge, complicating their arrangement.

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