- By Srishti Pandey
- Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
11 Kdramas like No Gain No Love On OTT: The highly-anticipated Kdrama starring Shin Min-a and Kim Young Dae, is set to premiere on August 26, 2024. The drama will be available for streaming on Prime Video globally and will air on tvN in South Korea. The rom-com follows the story of Son Hae Young (played by Shin Min-a), who proposes a fake marriage to Kim Ji Wook (played by Kim Young Dae) to avoid personal losses and gain company benefits. As the pretend relationship progresses, viewers are left to wonder whether their romance might turn into something real. Shin Min-A and Kim Young Dae fans in India can watch the Kdrama in Hindi (Dubbed version) on Prime Video from August 26.
If you're excited about No Gain No Love and love the marriage of convenience trope, here are eleven Kdramas you should watch before the series' release:
1. Because This Is My First Life (2017)
Because This Is My First Life tells the story of Nam Se-hee (Lee Min-ki), a computer designer and Yoon Ji-ho (Jung So-min), a struggling writer. Both are in their thirties and struggling financially, which leads them to enter into a contract marriage. The drama beautifully explores the dynamics of their relationship, addressing themes of love, marriage and personal growth. One of the best shows out there that portrays the concept of marriage in modern life with enriching stories of supporting characters.
Watch on Netflix.
2. Crazy Love (2022)
Crazy Love is a unique story about a contract marriage between a top education company CEO, Noh Go-jin (Kim Jae-wook) and his secretary, Lee Shin-ah (Krystal Jung). The two pretend to be married after Go-jin starts receiving death threats. Their relationship, initially based on mutual benefit, eventually develops into something deeper, making this drama a must-watch.
Watch on Disney+ Hotstar.
3. Ending Again (2020)
Ending Again revolves around a fake marriage between two young professionals, Kang Ha-neul (Jo Soo-min) and Cha In-young (Kim Geon-woo). In-young wants to secure a government grant meant for married couples, leading her to propose a sham marriage to Ha-neul. The series tackles the complexities of relationships and societal expectations.
Watch on Viki/PLAYLIST Global YouTube Channel.
4. Love In Contract (2022)
In Love In Contract, Choi Sang-eun (Park Min-young) runs a business that helps single people maintain their social lives by offering them a "fake spouse" for various events. However, things get complicated when she falls for one of her clients, Jung Ji-ho (Go Kyung-pyo), while maintaining her professional distance from another, Kang Hae-jin (Kim Jae-young).
Watch on Viki.
5. Marriage Contract (2016)
Marriage Contract features Han Ji-hoon (Lee Seo-jin), a wealthy man and Kang Hye-soo (Uee), a single mother with terminal cancer. To secure a guardian for her daughter after her death, Hye-soo enters into a marriage contract with Ji-hoon, who needs a liver transplant for his mother. The drama is a touching exploration of love, sacrifice and family.
Watch on Prime Video/Amazon miniTV.
6. Something About 1 Percent (2016)
Something About 1 Percent is a romantic drama based on a popular novel. The story follows Lee Jae-in (Ha Seok-jin), a wealthy but arrogant businessman, who enters into a six-month contract marriage with Kim Da-hyun (Jeon So-min), a kind-hearted teacher. The series showcases how their relationship evolves from a business deal to something more meaningful.
Watch on Viki.
7. Marriage, Not Dating (2014)
Marriage, Not Dating is a light-hearted romantic comedy that follows the story of Gong Gi-tae (Yeon Woo-jin), a successful plastic surgeon who doesn't want to get married, and Joo Jang-mi (Han Groo), a woman desperate to find true love. To get his family off his back, Gi-tae proposes a fake engagement to Jang-mi, leading to hilarious and heartwarming moments.
Watch on WeTV.
8. You Are My Destiny (2014)
In You Are My Destiny (Korean adaptation of the 2008 Taiwanese drama Fated to Love You), an accidental one-night stand between an ordinary woman, Kim Mi-young (Jang Na-ra) and a wealthy heir, Lee Gun (Jang Hyuk), leads to an unexpected pregnancy. To save face, they agree to a marriage of convenience. The series beautifully portrays how love can blossom in the most unexpected circumstances.
Watch on Netflix. Watch in Hindi on Amazon miniTV.
9. Love to Hate You (2023)
Love to Hate You follows Yeo Mi-ran (Kim Ok-vin), a lawyer who doesn't believe in love and Nam Kang-ho (Yoo Teo), a top actor with a perfect image. They enter into a fake relationship to protect their careers, but their initial animosity slowly turns into genuine affection.
Watch on Netflix.
10. My Contracted Husband, Mr. Oh (2018)
In My Contracted Husband, Mr Oh, Han Seung-joo (Uee), a successful television producer, fakes a marriage with Oh Jak-doo (Kim Kang-woo), a man living in the mountains. The drama explores their unconventional relationship and the challenges they face as they navigate their fake marriage. It's a beautiful drama about a city woman falling for a village man.
Watch on MX Player.
11. Business Proposal (2022)
Business Proposal centres on Shin Ha-ri (Kim Se-jeong), who goes on a blind date pretending to be her friend. However, things take a turn when the man she's supposed to deceive, Kang Tae-mu (Ahn Hyo-seop), turns out to be her company's CEO. The two enter into a contract relationship, leading to a series of amusing and romantic events.
Watch on Netflix.
More About No Gain No Love Starring Shin Min-a and Kim Young Dae:
No Gain No Love is set to premiere on August 26, 2024, on Prime Video and tvN, bringing a delightful mix of humour, romance and intrigue. The drama follows Son Hae Young, who proposes a fake marriage to Kim Ji Wook to secure her personal and professional interests. The highlight video teases a journey from a pretend relationship to a potentially real romance, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
In addition, No Gain No Love will have a spin-off titled Spice Up Our Love, starring Lee Sang Yi and Han Ji Hyun. The spin-off, which will be released in the second half of 2024, will explore a fantasy romance within the world of an R-rated romance web novel, adding another layer of excitement to the series.
