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Love In Contract

Po Xi Huan, a second-generation chaebol of Taiwanese and Korean descent, is uninterested in inheriting his family's Korean company. His Taiwanese cousin, Yen Han Xiang, manages the family business division in Taiwan and is eager to take over the company. Han Xiang is slightly irritated that his younger cousin may inherit the business instead of him. Xi Huan meets Mi En, a skilled pastry chef who has caught the attention of Han Xiang and eventually falls in love with her. Chen Ai Lin, the daughter of a Taiwanese pastry conglomerate owner and Mi En's college best friend, also has feelings for Han Xiang.

Goo Dong Baek is a sincere and kind-hearted mail carrier. One day, he meets Han Ji Soo, a renowned actress. Yet, an everyday man like him finds it difficult to express his feelings for a beloved celebrity. Six months spent with her feels like a fleeting midsummer night's dream, but he cannot simply let go of his affection as if it were just a "dream." Proclaiming his love! His romantic journey has only just started. (KBS World)

Gu Xi Xi is a fashion enthusiast who manages an online boutique from her home. She purchases couture wedding dresses from Alex for her customers. At a private event, she meets Yin Si Chen, the shrewd CEO who is there to discuss a business partnership with Alex. A situation arises that leads them to enter a temporary contract marriage for mutual benefit related to Alex. Despite their contrasting personalities, they gradually develop feelings for each other in this arrangement.

After a fortune teller predicted that Luo Si Yi would never marry, she made a bet to prove them wrong. She vowed to find a husband within a year or else pay the fortune teller a hefty sum. While preparing for her dates, she also found herself gearing up to assist her strict boss, Gao Cheng Kuan, who is known for his tough management style. Luo must navigate her love life while meeting the demands of her boss, or risk being single and in debt.

In need of help for her illness, a mediocre actress battling leukemia forms a connection with a corporate executive. To speed up her bone marrow transplant and resume her acting career, Xia Lin agrees to a clandestine marriage with Ling Yi Zhou, a CEO. Despite facing plots and confusion, the couple eventually discover genuine love. (ChineseDrama.info) Inspired by the online novel "Game of Wealthy: Private Sweethearts" by Chun Fei Yi Du.

Mi Yeong is an ordinary office worker who is quite unassuming, a bit clumsy, and often finds her kindness exploited by her colleagues every day. During a vacation, she unintentionally shares a night with a stranger who is not only attractive but also charismatic and wealthy. This chance meeting changes her life forever! This pivotal moment introduces a romance that turns this seemingly ordinary girl into a beautiful, affable, and endearing young woman. (MBC)

Gong Ah Jung, an official at the Ministry of Culture with a level 5 designation, finds herself caught in a tangle of deception after she inadvertently claims to be married to Hyun Ki Joon, a distinguished hotel manager hailing from a wealthy background. The situation becomes even more intricate with the return of Ki Joon's former fiancée and a dear friend of his brother, Oh Yoon Joo, into his life.

Their families arranged for them to marry, but they both fled to avoid it. However, they coincidentally met again and agreed to pretend to be married to appease their families. Little did they know that their pretend marriage would turn into a real one, and they ended up falling in love with each other. Their love grew sweeter with time.

Gun Hee, heir to a hotel empire, leads a carefree life filled with travel and indulgence. His lifestyle takes a turn when he encounters Yu Bin, who inadvertently causes him to clash with his family, resulting in his assignment to work as a tour guide within the hotel chain. Yu Bin also secures a position at the same organization, leading Gun Hee to make her life difficult. However, as time passes, his desire for revenge evolves into affection, yet Yu Bin remains captivated by the diligent Sung Hyun, who is not only Gun Hee's primary competitor at work but also in matters of the heart.

Kang Hoon, the attractive and self-assured CEO of a major corporation, oversees the Korean division of D

Once an outsider in society, Su Jia Nan has managed to establish a thriving career as a writer, putting her difficult history behind her. However, her aspirations are jeopardized when she becomes involved in a dispute over a family inheritance. In a bid to resolve their respective family issues, she seeks help from Lu Bo Yan, a former bully from high school who is now a successful CEO. In a last-ditch effort to escape their problems, they agree to a fake marriage contract. But as they navigate through the complexities of their arrangement, they are forced to confront their pasts and unexpected emotions.

Follows the narrative of a fashion conglomerate grappling with a dilemma

Following the loss of her parents, Lalin must remain resilient as she takes charge of the family business. While at her resort, she encounters Dawhan, a girl suffering from amnesia, and reconnects with Lan after a significant period apart. In Khao Yai, their deepening relationship ignites unvoiced emotions and creates an undeniable connection.

Haneda Ayaka, a young woman known for her doll-like beauty, has faced challenges in every job she has taken on. In her current position as a wedding planner at La Blanche, she unintentionally becomes involved in ruining marriages. Just when she expects to be fired, the president of La Blanche, Nitta Togo, suggests a one-year fake marriage to help boost his struggling business.

Chen Xin Yi, an average working woman, is known as a 'sticky note' girl because she often finds herself being taken advantage of by her colleagues to run errands and clean up after them. Ji Cun Xi, the sole heir to a prominent family business, is in a long-term relationship with a ballerina. While planning to propose to his girlfriend on a cruise, he gets into a dispute with local businessmen and gets drugged with an aphrodisiac on his way to his cabin. Meanwhile, Chen Xin Yi, feeling unwell on the same cruise with her boyfriend, accidentally enters Ji Cun Xi's cabin after taking cold medicine. The two end up spending the night together, leading to an unexpected pregnancy for Chen Xin Yi. The story unfolds as they navigate the challenges of unexpected parenthood and their uncertain future together.

The story takes place in the contemporary Korean entertainment industry, focusing on two prominent celebrities who agree to a fake marriage for personal reasons. As they navigate the challenges of maintaining their facade in public, they uncover each other's vulnerabilities and ultimately fall in love. The male lead, who rose from humble beginnings to stardom through hard work, becomes emotionally entangled with his first love, fake wife, and admirer. Meanwhile, the female lead, hailing from a wealthy chaebol family, portrays herself as a confident top star to survive her family's discord. Despite their differences, the fake marriage leads them to discover genuine love and embrace their true selves.

Following the commencement of their romance, actors Akafuji Yuichiro and Aoyanagi Hajime find themselves in a blissful honeymoon period. However, their intense personalities soon lead to misunderstandings and feelings of discomfort. The situation becomes even more complicated with the introduction of Kuromiya Ryoga, resulting in a whirlwind of emotions and tensions.

Satoh Aya is recognized within her workplace as the 'post-it queen', as she is adorned with sticky notes outlining assignments she needs to finish for her colleagues. Despite being exploited, she remains silent about her situation. This average office employee crosses paths with Ichijo Kei, the youthful heir of a prominent company. Kei is somewhat eager to settle down, as his grandmother, the chairwoman, believes it is time for him to have an heir. Fate intervenes in Kei and Aya's lives, bringing them together in an unexpected turn of events. As a result, things become significantly more complex.

This series follows the story of a strong female CEO and a caring doctor who decide to turn their fake relationship into a real love story out of necessity. As they exchange vows, they begin a journey of exploration together. Lu Fang Ning is introduced as the competent manager of Luning Group, a well-known furniture company. Despite her skills, beauty, and wealth, she faces pressure from her family as she nears her thirties, prompting her to seek a husband and start a family. Ling Rui, a handsome and kind-hearted surgeon, catches her eye as a suitable partner. Through manipulation, Lu Fang Ning convinces Ling Rui to marry her. However, she soon realizes her mistakes and works on improving herself, though maintaining the marriage proves to be more challenging than expected.

An executive who dislikes being around large groups of people agrees to a fake marriage with a financially struggling heiress

In order to safeguard their businesses, CEO Gu Ling Se and executive Ye Cheng Shu concoct a fake engagement lasting 99 days. Unexpectedly, their pretend relationship blossoms into genuine love. However, complications arise when Ye Cheng Shu's conniving friend Jiang Han interferes. Will the unlikely pair be able to defend both their companies and their budding romance?

Yi Han, a well-known idol, and manicurist Pei You You find themselves in a fake marriage following a prank gone wrong

At the age of 33, Haruta Soichi is a single man who lacks popularity with the opposite sex. Employed at a real estate agency, he resides with his parents. However, his mother abruptly leaves, forcing him to fend for himself. With no knowledge of basic skills like cooking or laundry, Soichi opts to move in with his colleague Maki Ryota, who excels at household chores. Eventually, Ryota and another coworker, Kurosawa Musashi, who is gay, both reveal their romantic feelings for Soichi.

Wi Mae Ri, the optimistic daughter of a struggling entrepreneur, forms a friendship with indie musician Kang Moo Kyul after almost colliding with him. At the same time, her father's former associate, Jung Suk, rescues him from creditors and suggests that Mae Ri wed his son, Jung In. In a bid to escape this arrangement, Mae Ri persuades Moo Kyul to act as her spouse. The situation intensifies when her father insists that she spend 100 days alternating between Moo Kyul and Jung In to choose her future husband.

Na Ae Ra is considered the most beautiful girl in her town. Numerous suitors try to capture her affection, but her aspiration is to marry a civil servant. One day, she encounters the quirky Cha Jung Woo, who is studying for the civil service exams. They fall in love and eventually tie the knot. However, her fairy tale of happiness takes a turn when her husband reveals that he has left his job to pursue business ventures. Throughout the years, she tirelessly works to support him while he struggles to develop software in a basement, failing to attract investors. When she reaches her breaking point, she decides to file for divorce. Years later, she continues to juggle multiple jobs to pay off the debts she incurred while backing her husband. Life feels particularly unjust when she learns that her ex-husband's business has become successful and made him wealthy. Seeking to even the playing field, she takes an internship at his company. This sets off a tumultuous rivalry between the former couple, filled with hurtful exchanges, yet they remain unable to truly let go of each other.

During a cruise trip to the Bahamas, introverted office worker Chen Jia Xin and charismatic heir Wang Xi Yi engage in a brief romantic encounter, complicated by mistaken identities. Following a pregnancy, Jia Xin is coerced into marrying Xi Yi, who had intended to wed his girlfriend, Shi Anna. A tragic miscommunication leads Jia Xin to relocate to Hungary, where she pursues a career in pottery with the encouragement of her friend Dylan. Fast forward three years, Xi Yi undergoes personal growth and realizes his yearning for a family. Serendipity brings them back together in Hungary, offering a chance for love to reignite.

After graduating at 25, Moriyama Mikuri struggled to find a job and ended up being let go from a temporary position. Feeling lost and unwanted, she took a break and stumbled into a job as a housekeeper for bachelor Tsuzaki Hiramasa. Unexpectedly, he suggests they enter into a contract marriage. The two secretly tie the knot, but the future of their married life remains uncertain.

Struggling actress Na A Jeong reluctantly agrees to pretend to be the wife of her longtime friend Lee Do Han in order to please his wealthy family. However, their plan is complicated when Do Han's brother Ji Han introduces Yun Chae Won as a potential bride for Do Han, causing unexpected chaos. As lies, ambitions, and fake relationships intertwine, A Jeong becomes embroiled in a dramatic and unpredictable family saga. This story is based on the webtoon "Wedding Impossible" by Song Jung Won and illustrated by Lee Chung.

She was left by her boyfriend after discovering his infidelity, prompting her to seek revenge by pursuing her third uncle. This incident is depicted in the web novel "Cuo Liao" by Qiao Yao.

To honor her late mother's dying wish of becoming a master, Yun You Ran, a skilled doctor with supernatural abilities, made the decision to leave her secluded mountain home and study the ancient Book of Poisons. However, this valuable book is a cherished possession of the Gu family, and only those who marry into the family and have children can access its teachings. Gu Ze, in search of a talented doctor with unique abilities to treat his adopted son's mysterious illness, proposes marriage to Yun You Ran. Despite initial misunderstandings, the two eventually come to an agreement and form a loving relationship.

Kiriyama Tsubaki, an employee at a matchmaking app firm, was in a relationship with his coworker, Sorano Anzu

Zha Mei Le's journey began in her childhood when she learned about her parents' impending divorce and their reluctance to take her in. Determined to change their minds, she excelled in all aspects of her life, earning certificates and admiration from her colleagues and boss. Through her kind and caring nature, she met her boyfriend Han Yi Feng and won over his family, except for his brother Han Yi Lei. Despite their initial dislike for each other, Mei Le agreed to pick up Yi Lei from the airport as a favor to her boyfriend. As she worked hard to help Yi Feng achieve his dream of owning a bakery, she discovered his infidelity with a coworker. This revelation led Mei Le to develop feelings for Yi Lei.

Peng Xiao Qian works as a tour guide and sometimes resorts to deceiving people to make ends meet. In order to help her father settle his gambling debts, Xiao Qian agrees to pose as Shao Feng's missing cousin to grant his grandfather's dying wish of reuniting with his granddaughter. As Shao Feng's ex-girlfriend, a pianist, tries to win him back and his friend Xu Kai develops feelings for Xiao Qian, their lives become increasingly complicated. Despite the challenges, Xiao Qian and Shao Feng find themselves growing closer to each other.

He is divorced and lacks direction, often labeled as a "loser," yet he possesses good qualities. She is in her thirties, unmarried, and childless, also facing judgments of being a failure, which can be hurtful. There are men who are not necessarily bad but seem directionless. Men in their thirties, divorced, and somewhat aimless. They may be popular, but lack substance. Their lack of seriousness can be seen as a flaw. However, there are women who find this trait attractive. This is a unique love story about such men and the women in their lives. It depicts men and women in their thirties navigating challenges and making mistakes in their pursuit of happiness in a raw and honest manner.

A compelling narrative unfolds in the backdrop of an IT company that gained attention for its attempt to manage a professional baseball team. The story follows an entrepreneur who achieves great wealth through his business prowess. His apprentice demonstrates his skills within the company and rises through the ranks. The drama raises the fundamental question: What truly defines success in life? (Fuji Creative)

Sequel to Oshi no Oujisama.

This drama presents a stark contrast between a woman who thrives through intellect and logic and another who exploits her looks and emotionality. Byun So Ra, hailing from a modest background, is incredibly diligent in her pursuits. However, after being betrayed by her boyfriend, her aspirations of becoming a professor crumble. Subsequently, Byun So Ra joins a cosmetics firm, where she encounters a rival, leading to a series of conflicts within the company. Jae Hee will portray the male lead, Yoon Joon Soo, who is characterized as a handsome, intelligent, and capable chaebol, serving as the head of the cosmetics enterprise.

Na Young Won, a successful senior editor at Monthly House, leads a simple life in a rented residence

Song Yao possesses a unique talent: the power to captivate affluent men and make them fall in love with her simply by gazing into her eyes. She has utilized this gift to manipulate wealthy individuals and guide them towards positive change. However, when she encounters Ji Cheng Chuan, also known as Qin Hao, a fraudulent pretender to a prominent business empire, a battle of intelligence ensues. The question remains: who will emerge victorious in this clash of hearts and minds? (Viki)

In an alternate universe, the characters from the first season reunite. Each season stands on its own, allowing viewers to watch them in any order. Both seasons feature Xia Lin, an aspiring actress striving to achieve stardom, and Lin Yi Zhou, the CEO of Ling Group, a powerful corporation in Guangdong. When a public opinion crisis arises, the two are brought together, sparking a unique connection. Despite facing unexpected challenges, their unlikely bond remains strong and sweet.

After developing feelings for brilliant programmer Jiang Yi Cheng, Lu Li decides to attend the same school and study computer programming, inspired by him. Despite excelling academically, Lu Li faces a setback upon graduating when she learns that Jiang Yi Cheng's company does not hire female employees. Determined to work for him, she disguises herself as a man and joins the company. However, she struggles to meet Jiang Yi Cheng's expectations and keep her true identity hidden. Through perseverance, Lu Li eventually negotiates a unique arrangement with Jiang Yi Cheng - they agree to be a "contract couple" for one year. Over time, Jiang Yi Cheng finds himself falling in love with Lu Li.

Yoon Hyun Suh, an adoptee raised in the United States, achieved success as a leading manager in a hotel chain. He is sent to Korea for business purposes, where he meets Choi Young In, a spirited concierge at his hotel. Complications arise when Kang Soo Jin, the ex-wife of Hyun Suh's best friend, returns with a desire for revenge. This leads to a complicated love triangle involving the three of them. (DramaWiki)

What knowledge do internet users possess? Ting En is a renowned chef with a upscale restaurant that attracts food enthusiasts worldwide. Discovering online comments from individuals unable to afford dining at his expensive establishment surprises Ting En. These netizens argue that the dishes prepared by Fen Qing at the evening market rival Ting En's Michelin-star-worthy cuisine in terms of satisfaction. To disprove these bold assertions, Ting En visits the night market to locate Fen Qing and demonstrate what authentic culinary skill entails. Whose cooking will emerge victorious? (Viki)

Bei Er Duo, a regular girl with aspirations of pursuing voice acting in Japan, faces pressure from her mother to wed a wealthy suitor

Hwang Tae Hee is the daughter of a wealthy conglomerate family and holds the position of team leader in her organization. She is married to Bong Joon Soo, who is also employed at the same firm. Complications arise when Bong Joon Soo's former girlfriend, Baek Yeo Jin—who is also Hwang Tae Hee's competitor—joins her team. Tae Hee finds herself navigating the difficulties of her romantic life alongside workplace challenges, as she works to transform her boss and department head, Goo Yong Shik, from a detached and uninterested second-generation chaebol into a genuine leader. However, Tae Hee's apparent success in her personal life leads to another dilemma, as she comes to understand that marriage presents its own set of challenges to confront.

At a crucial moment in her life, Lin Chun Jiao, a woman on the brink of turning 30, is dealing with challenges in both her professional and personal life

Zhao Nuan Nuan, a talented comic artist with a strong passion for becoming China's top original comic artist, has faced multiple setbacks in her career. Feeling discouraged, she agrees to a blind date, but mistakenly identifies Gu Yi Chen as her date. Despite her perpetual bad luck, Nuan Nuan discovers that being near Gu Yi Chen brings her good fortune. Determined to change her luck, she disguises herself as a man to work as a cleaner in Gu Yi Chen's office. Little does she know, Gu Yi Chen has a rare allergy to physical contact with the opposite gender.

A private fitness trainer and his new client meet for their initial session!

"Inborn Pair" follows the story of Ke Wei Xiang, a resort president who is searching for his true love. His grandmother had arranged for him to marry the granddaughter of a man who saved her life, and she has been eagerly waiting for this promise to be fulfilled. Wei Xiang is a kind and considerate man who cannot bear to disappoint his grandmother. The female lead, Song Yi Jie, is a legal assistant who is working towards becoming a lawyer. She is a strong advocate for justice and is focused on her career rather than romance. The first episode shows Yi Jie and Wei Xiang meeting in a funny situation, where she pretends to be involved with a man in order to help his wife gather evidence for a divorce. Their encounter is mistaken by both as something else, with Wei Xiang thinking Yi Jie is a homewrecker and Yi Jie believing Wei Xiang is a womanizer.

The ambitious CEO of Go Food, Keung Tai Mo Tyson, decides to give in to his grandfather's matchmaking and go on a blind date. At the same time, Suen Ho Lee Hollie, a junior employee at Go Food, reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date on behalf of her friend Chan Ying Shu. A love story unfolds between the high-ranking executive and the lowly staff member after their unexpected blind date. Meanwhile, Tyson's assistant Cheung ShingDong Frankie and Chan Ying Shu, the daughter of a wealthy man, find love at first sight. As their relationships progress, they will share many memorable moments in this heartwarming romantic comedy. (Makerville.hk)