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5 Must-Watch Romance C-Dramas With Heartwarming Contract Marriages
The “contract marriage” trope is a popular theme in many Chinese dramas, both old and new. It usually begins with two people agreeing to a fake or temporary marriage for a specific reason like pleasing their families, protecting their interests, or solving business problems. They set clear rules for their pretend marriage, often in a written contract. What makes these dramas so enjoyable is seeing how the relationship changes. At first, the couple might not get along and often clash, creating funny and awkward moments. But as they spend time together, they start to see each other’s true selves. Slowly, their fake marriage turns into real feelings and love. This transformation from pretending to genuine care is what makes these stories so heartwarming and fun to watch. Here are five modern Chinese dramas you shouldn’t miss that use this popular contract marriage theme. “Unforgettable Love” He Qiao Yan (Wei Zhe Ming) is a powerful CEO. He’s sharp and serious but also a single dad who’s struggling to connect with his son, He Wei Fei, called Xiao Bao (Sun Si Cheng). After a tragic car accident, Xiao Bao stops speaking and communicates only through cards. Despite his success, He Qiao Yan feels lost when it comes to helping his son. Then comes Qin Yi Yue (Hu Yi Xuan), a kind and patient child psychologist who quickly gains Xiao Bao’s trust. Seeing how important she is to his son’s healing, He Qiao Yan asks Qin Yi Yue to marry him in a contract marriage and become Xiao Bao’s “contract mother.” What starts as an arrangement to support Xiao Bao slowly grows into something more. As they work together to help Xiao Bao find his voice, He Qiao Yan and Qin Yi Yue discover care, understanding, and an unexpected love. This touching drama is about family, healing, and how love can grow in the most unexpected ways. “Once We Get Married” This story revolves around Gu Xi Xi (Wang Yu Wen), a bright and ambitious fashion buyer who runs a small online bridal shop. She dreams of starting her fashion brand someday. While trying to obtain a custom dress for a client, she sneaks into a prestigious fashion event and accidentally meets Yin Si Chen (Wang Zi Qi), a wealthy and aloof CEO who is there for an important business deal. A misunderstanding leads them to agree on a three-month contract marriage to help Si Chen impress a top designer who wants to see a perfect couple before signing a partnership. From the start, they clash — Xi Xi thinks Si Chen is cold and bossy, while he finds her chaotic and unpredictable. However, as they live together, they begin to see each other in a different light. Si Chen is drawn to Xi Xi’s warmth and passion, while she discovers the caring man behind his tough exterior. Their fake marriage starts to feel real. Just when their feelings grow stronger, problems arise. Xi Xi’s old friend Mo Zi Xin (Ian Yi) returns with feelings for her, and Si Chen’s possessive childhood friend Ran Xi Wei (Zhong Lili) tries to come between them. Light, fun, and full of sweet moments, this series is a fresh take on the contract marriage story where a business deal turns into a journey of love. “Begin Again” Lu Fang Ning (Zhou Yu Tong) is a smart and successful CEO who’s used to getting what she wants. But with her family pressuring her to marry and have a child before she turns thirty, she takes matters into her own hands. She plans to win over Ling Rui (Gong Jun), a kind but stubborn surgeon who isn’t interested in her schemes. Using her influence, Lu Fang Ning pushes into his life and offers a one-year contract marriage. Ling Rui is hesitant but agrees when he discovers they share a past. What starts as a fake marriage quickly turns messy and later real. Their very different personalities cause chaos, but also bring them closer. As they face family drama and personal challenges, they realize this deal might be more than just an arrangement. “Begin Again” is a funny and heartwarming story about two people from different worlds finding unexpected love and figuring out if it’s worth keeping. “Perfect and Casual” Zhang Si Nian (Wei Zhe Ming) is a top university professor. He’s smart, serious, and all about rules and order. He believes everything in life can be explained by logic. Yun Shu (Xu Ruo Han) is a cheerful, easygoing student about to graduate. She trusts her feelings more than facts. After a scam leaves Yun Shu homeless, she meets Si Nian by chance. With his grandfather pushing him to settle down before surgery, Si Nian suggests a contract marriage, a practical fix for both of them. Living together, their very different personalities cause both funny moments and tension. She brings warmth and spontaneity to his orderly life, while he offers calm and stability to hers. What starts as a simple deal slowly turns into something real. This Chinese drama is a sweet, slow-burning romance about two very different people who learn to understand each other, and how sometimes, opposites don’t just attract, they complete each other. “She and Her Perfect Husband” Qin Shi (Yang Mi) plays a successful lawyer who is under pressure from her family to get married. To land a job at a top law firm, she invents a husband named Yang Hua. Her plan goes awry when the real Yang Hua (Xu Kai) shows up. It turns out he is also under pressure from his family to find a partner. To solve both of their problems, they decide to pretend to be a married couple. They navigate their fake relationship, which is full of funny misunderstandings and challenges at work and home. As they spend more time together, they start to see the real person behind the facade and develop real feelings for each other. When Qin Shi’s past comes back and outside challenges put their fake marriage at risk, they both have to face what they truly want from love and life. The series reminds us that while we may start with a perfect lie, true love is found when we’re finally brave enough to be ourselves. Which of these C-dramas do you love the most? Let us know in the comments below! mon.y is a devoted connoisseur of Asian dramas and pop culture, with a deep-rooted love for storytelling that spans K-dramas, C-dramas, J-dramas, and everything in between. A longtime entertainment addict turned passionate writer, she brings heartfelt enthusiasm and a sprinkle of sass to every review and deep dive. Currently watching: “Law and The City,” “The Nice Guy,” and “My Lovely Journey.” Looking forward to: “Twelve”
"The Winning Try" Climbs To Its Highest Ratings Yet As "Beyond The Bar" Hits New Saturday High
SBS’s “The Winning Try” soared to new heights last night! On August 16, the comedy sports drama achieved its highest viewership ratings yet. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “The Winning Try” rose to an average nationwide rating of 6.8 percent, marking a new all-time high for the show. Meanwhile, JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar” earned its highest ratings to date for a Saturday, when its ratings have typically been lower compared to Sundays. The legal drama took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 7.2 percent. MBC’s “Mary Kills People,” which airs in the same time slot as “The Winning Try,” maintained its average nationwide rating of 1.9 percent from its previous episode. Meanwhile, Channel A’s “My Lovely Journey” scored an average nationwide rating of 0.3 percent for its fifth episode. Finally, KBS 2TV’s new drama “Our Golden Days” remained the most-watched show of Saturday, earning an average nationwide rating of 12.6 percent for its third episode.
Gong Seung Yeon And Her Ex Baekho Reunite For A Rooftop Date In "My Lovely Journey"
Channel A’s “My Lovely Journey” has shared a sneak peek of Gong Seung Yeon and Baekho’s cozy summer date! Based on a bestselling novel by Maha Harada, “My Lovely Journey” is a new drama starring Gong Seung Yeon as Kang Yeo Reum, a former idol-turned-travel reporter who has never been a “center” in her life. As she takes on travel assignments on behalf of others, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, coming to understand the true meaning of success and life. Spoilers Previously on “My Lovely Journey,” Yeo Reum was heartbroken by dating rumors linking her ex-boyfriend Cha Si Wan (Baekho) to her former bandmate Go Eun Chae (Park Bo Yeon). Although she pretended not to be affected by the news, when her client’s dog swallowed her couple ring from her past relationship with Si Wan, she spent all day waiting for the ring to come out the other side—revealing that she still hadn’t gotten over him. In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, Yeo Reum and Si Wan enjoy a relaxed rooftop date on a warm midsummer night. As they indulge in fried chicken and beer together, the two exes seem completely comfortable around one another, hinting at just how close they once were. To find out what transpires between the former lovers, tune in to the next episode of “My Lovely Journey” on August 16 at 9:20 p.m. KST!
Lee Min Ki Is Shaken By Lee Bo Young's Sincerity While Helping A Patient In Pain On "Mary Kills People"
Get ready for a turning point in the relationship between Lee Min Ki and Lee Bo Young on “Mary Kills People”! A remake of the Canadian series of the same name, MBC’s “Mary Kills People” stars Lee Bo Young as Woo So Jung, a doctor who illegally provides euthanasia to patients with incurable illnesses. Spoilers On the previous episode of “Mary Kills People,” Woo So Jung faced off against detective Ban Ji Hoon (Lee Min Ki) after learning that he was not actually the terminally ill patient Jo Hyun Woo, as he had led her to believe. However, on the next episode of the drama, a dramatic moment will lead to unexpected shifts in the two characters’ emotions. Newly released stills from the upcoming episode capture a scene in which Woo So Jung and Ban Ji Hoon encounter a patient in extreme pain. Together, Woo So Jung and Ban Ji Hoon attempt to calm Lee Yoon Hee (Yang Jo Ah), who is suffering from severe convulsions. Although Woo So Jung administers various types of injections to Lee Yoon Hee, who is writhing in pain, nothing seems to help. Meanwhile, Ban Ji Hoon assists Woo So Jung by holding Lee Yoon Hee’s arms and legs. Seeing Lee Yoon Hee suffer indescribable pain, Woo So Jung eventually sheds tears of pity—and as Woo So Jung does her utmost to help the patient despite being injured herself, Ban Ji Hoon begins to see her in a different light. Shocked by Woo So Jung’s sincerity as she does everything she can to lessen Lee Yoon Hee’s pain, Ban Ji Hoon undergoes a change in emotion that flips his mindset completely. “As Lee Bo Young and Lee Min Ki[’s characters] face each other’s convictions head-on, this scene will become an important turning point that marks the beginning of a subtle change in their relationship,” said the drama’s production team. “Please look forward to Episode 5, in which Lee Bo Young and Lee Min Ki’s suspicion and wariness towards one another suddenly change into genuine sincerity.” The next episode of “Mary Kills People” will air on August 16 at 10 p.m. KST.
Jung Chaeyeon's First Court Case Doesn't Go As Planned In "Beyond The Bar"
Jung Chaeyeon will take on her first court case on the next episode of JTBC’s “Beyond the Bar”! “Beyond the Bar” is a new drama starring Jung Chaeyeon as Kang Hyo Min, a confident and compassionate but inexperienced rookie attorney at the law firm Yullim. Under the mentorship of Yoon Seok Hoon, a cold but exceptionally skilled partner at the firm, Hyo Min gradually grows into a true lawyer as she navigates the challenges of the legal world. Spoilers Previously on “Beyond the Bar,” Kang Hyo Min built up experience by watching and working together with Yoon Seok Hoon on various cases. With her keen insight and overflowing passion, Kang Hyo Min made a strong contribution in every case she handled. In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Kang Hyo Min works hard to prepare for her appearance in court as the attorney in charge of a case. As she is facing a rival law firm as her opponent, Yoon Seok Hoon helps her get ready with an impromptu one-on-one coaching session. However, in spite of Kang Hyo Min’s thorough preparations, things don’t go as planned in the courtroom. One intriguing photo shows Kang Hyo Min rising to her feet with a troubled expression as the courtroom erupts in murmurs, while another shows Hong Do Yoon (Park Hyung Soo), the head of Yullim’s corporate team, attempting to stop her. Will Kang Hyo Min be able to win her first case and earn the recognition of Yoon Seok Hoon? To find out, tune in to the next episode of “Beyond the Bar” on August 16 at 10:40 p.m. KST!
"The Winning Try" Kicks Off 2nd Half On No. 1 Ratings
SBS’s “The Winning Try” has entered the second half of its run! On August 15, the comedy sports drama successfully remained the most-watched miniseries of Saturday as it kicked off its second half. According to Nielsen Korea, “The Winning Try” scored an average nationwide rating of 5.4 percent. Meanwhile, JTBC’s “The Nice Guy” earned average nationwide ratings of 2.0 percent and 2.3 percent for its latest two episodes. MBC’s “Mary Kills People,” which normally airs in the same time slot as “The Winning Try,” took the night off due to a festival celebrating the 80th anniversary of Korea’s National Liberation Day. The drama will resume airing as usual on August 16.