There’s something so addictive about the “fake marriage” or “contract relationship” trope in K-dramas. Two people agree to keep things strictly business, but along the way, sparks fly, feelings get complicated, and what was once pretend slowly turns into something real. If you love that slow build of tension, laughter, and unexpected romance.
Here are 10 Fake Marriage K-dramas that deliver it perfectly
1. Perfect Marriage Revenge
Best Fake Marriage Cast: Sung Hoon, Jung Yoo-min, Jin Ji-hee, Kang Shin-hyo, Oh Seung-yoon
Han Yi-joo, a talented painter who has always been treated as an outsider in her adoptive family, meets a tragic end after being betrayed in marriage. But when she wakes up a year in the past, she vows to change her fate. Determined not to repeat her mistakes, she proposes a contract marriage to Seo Do-guk a wealthy heir with his own agenda. What begins as a deal soon grows into something warmer, as Yi-joo finally learns what it feels like to be truly loved.
2. Because This Is My First Life
Best Fake Marriage Cast: Lee Min-ki, Jung So-min
Nam Se-hee, a socially awkward but practical programmer, doesn’t believe in love. Yoon Ji-ho, a struggling writer, just needs a place to live. The two strike up a deal to enter a marriage of convenience, solving each other’s problems. But living together under one roof brings unexpected closeness, sweet awkward moments, and a heartwarming exploration of what it really means to share your life with someone.
3. My Demon
Best Contract Marriage Cast: Kim Yoo-jung, Song Kang, Lee Sang-yi, Kim Hae-sook
Do Do-hee is a tough, no-nonsense chaebol heiress who doesn’t let anyone close to her. Jung Gu-won is a 200-year-old demon who suddenly loses his powers–and discovers they now belong to her . To survive, they agree to a contract marriage. Between their constant bickering, sizzling chemistry, and life-threatening challenges, the unlikely pair find themselves falling into a romance that’s as dangerous as it is irresistible.
4. A Business Proposal
Best Fake Relationship Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-kyu, Seol In-ah
Shin Ha-ri thinks she’s just doing her friend a favor by going on a blind date in disguise, but she’s stunned when her date turns out to be Kang Tae-mu—the CEO of her company. Determined to scare him off, she acts wild and eccentric, but instead, Tae-mu proposes they fake an engagement to please his family. What follows is a hilarious and charming romance filled with misunderstanding, office drama, and undeniable chemistry.
5. The Real Has Come!
Best Fake Marriage Cast: Baek Jin-hee, Ahn Jae-hyun, Cha Joo-young, Jung Eui-jae
Oh Yeon-doo, an unmarried woman who finds herself pregnant, crosses paths with Gong Tae-kyung, a successful but cold obstetrician who wants nothing to do with marriage. The two decide on a fake marriage to escape their respective family pressures. But as they face life’s challenges together, they begin to build an unexpected bond that feels like a true family.
6. Her Private Life (2019)
Cast: Park Min-young, Kim Jae-wook, Ahn Bo-hyun
Sung Deok-mi is a respected art curator, but secretly, she’s also a devoted fangirl who runs a fansite for her favorite idol. When rumors about her love life threaten her career, her boss, Ryan Gold, steps in to pretend to be her boyfriend. What starts as a cover-up slowly turns into a heartfelt romance, as Ryan discovers the real Deok-mi behind her perfect facade.
7. No Gain No Love
Cast: Shin Min-a, Kim Young-dae, Lee Sang-yi, Han Ji-hyun
Son Hae-yeong lives by the motto that she must never take a loss in life. But when her ex betrays her, she decides to strike back in her own way— by proposing a fake marriage to Kim Ji-wook, a sweet-natured cashier who can’t resist helping others. What begins as a calculated move soon softens into an unexpectedly tender romance, as they find comfort and healing in each other.
8. Love to Hate You
Cast: Kim Ok-vin, Teo Yoo, Kim Ji-hoon, Go Won-hee
Yeo Mi-ran is a feisty lawyer who doesn’t trust men. Nam Kang-ho is a top actor who doesn’t trust women. When circumstances push them into a fake relationship, both are determined to prove each other wrong. But as witty banter turns into sparks, they find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew about love.
9. Full House
A timeless classic that set the standard for contract marriage dramas. Han Ji-eun’s friends trick her into giving up her house, which ends up being bought by superstar actor Lee Young-jae. To get it back, she agrees to a contract marriage with him. Their constant bickering, clashing personalities, and slow-burning affection make this drama an unforgettable ride.
Cast: Rain, Sang Hye-kyo, Han Eun-jung, KIm Sung-soo
10. Love in Contract
Cast: Park MIn-young, Go Kyung-pyo, Kim Jae-young
Choi Sang-eun has an unusual job—se acts as a “contract wife” for people who need a partner to attend events or appease their families. She’s been working with one client, Jung Ji-ho, for years, but when a new celebrity client enters her life, things get complicated. For the first time, Sang-eun’s carefully controlled world is shaken by real feelings.
Final Thoughts
From classics like Full House to fresh hits like No Gain No Love and Love in Contract, these dramas prove that love often begins in the most unexpected ways.What starts as a business deal or a cover-up slowly turns into heartfelt connections, laughter, and chemistry that keep us glued to the screen.
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