Top 5 K-Dramas to Enjoy After Watching ‘No Gain No Love’
The last episode of No Gain No Love premiered on October 1, delivering a new blend of romance and comedy. Starring Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha actress Shin Min-a and Penthouse actor Kim Young-dae, this series has captivated audiences.
The narrative kicks off with Son Hae-yeong (played by Shin Min-a), an ambitious individual striving for a workplace promotion. Despite being raised by a loving and supportive mother, she harbors skepticism toward true love, stemming from unresolved childhood experiences.
In her pursuit of career advancement, she concocts a plan to fake a marriage and ropes in Kim Ji-wook (portrayed by Kim Young-dae) to act as her pretend husband. This drama intricately weaves themes of ambition, self-exploration, and a fake marriage plot, all available for streaming on Prime Video.
If you enjoyed No Gain No Love, here are five other K-dramas to check out.
Similar K-dramas: Crazy Love, My Demon, and More
No Gain No Love explores a journey from a sham marriage to genuine affection. Although the fake marriage trope is a staple in Korean dramas, this 2024 release offers a refreshing perspective on a well-trodden storyline.
- Marriage Contract
- My Demon
- Crazy Love
- Love to Hate You
- Business Proposal
1) Marriage Contract (2016)
Starring: Uee, Lee Seo-jin, Ahn Ji-hoon
Available on: Netflix, Prime Video
Ji-hoon (Lee Seo-jin), a wealthy restaurant owner, faced a turbulent childhood when he learned of his mother’s infidelity and began living with his father’s side of the family. This event left a deep void in his life, shaping him into a jaded adult.
Conversely, Hye-soo (played by Uee) is a widow trying to provide for her daughter, Eun-sung. When a brain tumor diagnosis raises concerns about her future, Hye-soo finds herself entering a fake marriage with Ji-hoon during a critical moment.
2) My Demon (2023)
Cast: Song Kang, Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Hae-sook
Available on: Netflix
My Demon combines fantasy elements with a plot centered around a faux marriage. The storyline follows Song Kang as a demon who makes death pacts with mortals.
In this tale, Do Do-hee (Kim Yoo-jung), an heiress of her family’s business, is drawn into a contract marriage with Jeong Gu-won (Song Kang) to help him retain his supernatural powers.
3) Crazy Love (2022)
Featuring: Krystal Jung, Kim Jae-wook, Ha Jun
Streaming on: Disney Plus, Hulu
Go-jin (played by Jae-wook), a brilliant high school dropout and CEO of an educational enterprise, receives death threats that lead him to feign amnesia to uncover the perpetrator. In a similar vein to No Gain No Love, he pretends to marry his aloof secretary, Lee Shin-ah (Krystal), as part of his vengeful scheme.
4) Love to Hate You (2023)
Cast: Teo Yoo, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Ji-hoon
Available on: Netflix
Love to Hate You delves into the dynamics of fake relationships, aligning closely with the narrative of No Gain No Love. Nam Kang-ho (Teo Yoo), a popular actor with a tumultuous trust history, must navigate a contract arrangement with Yeo Mi-ran (Kim Ok-Vin), a lawyer who is equally reluctant to engage in romance.
5) Business Proposal (2022)
Featuring: Kim Sejeong, Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Min-kyu
Where to watch: Netflix
Sharing thematic similarities with No Gain No Love, Business Proposal kicks off with a blind date that leads to a contractual marriage. Kang Tae-moo (Ahn Hyo-seop), the CEO of a large food firm, makes a vow to his grandfather to marry soon after a blind date. Meanwhile, Shin Ha-ri (Kim Sejeong) attends the date in place of her friend, only to discover that she works for Tae-moo’s company. To fulfill his promise, he proposes a fake marriage to her.
These dramas offer intriguing narratives and are recommended for fans looking to explore more stories after watching No Gain No Love.
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