00:0510 C Dramas About Fake Marriages
00:07Fake marriages are a classic trope in Chinese dramas you've probably seen and heard of your
00:13fair share. It comes with an abundance of fun tropes, like forced living situations,
00:18on-the-job scenarios, and of course, that witty banter between the leads.
00:22In this video, we're going to list some of the amazing dramas about fake marriages
00:26in their different flavors, be it forced, arranged, or a contract. So be sure to stick around.
00:3310. Hello Mr. Goo Hello Mr. Goo is about a handsome CEO
00:39who bumps into a cheerful girl. He thinks she's annoying, and she thinks he's rude.
00:45But surprise, surprise, he finds out that she's the girl that his father wants him to marry.
00:50Hello Mr. Goo is super sweet. However, it does have some sad scenes,
00:55but they don't last for very long. Add this to your list if you like to watch a fluffy modern
01:00drama,
01:00with a cold male lead and a lovable female lead, which touches in on a story of a marriage of
01:05convenience.
01:129. The Eternal Love Eternal Love? Nope, we're talking about THE Eternal Love. Although it lacks the high
01:19budget and superstar cast of the other show, there's lots to love about this one. It has time travel,
01:24reincarnation, body swaps, action, and of course, a forced marriage that becomes real.
01:3010. The Eternal Love tells the story of a noble's illegitimate daughter who falls for the crown prince,
01:36but she's forced into an engagement with another prince. Her life gets even trickier when a woman from
01:41modern times ends up in her body. The two must share one body. This leads to funny situations because they
01:48are both very different people. Unlike the prim and proper noble's daughter,
01:52it is tough and determined to go back to the 21st century, but along the way,
01:56she'll fall in love with the cute prince that she needs to marry.
02:048. Love and Time Love and Time tells the story of a 25-year-old novelist.
02:109. She is passionate about her craft and as a young adult, she is conventionally beautiful,
02:15but in school she was bullied for her looks. There was one guy who handed her a love letter
02:21before graduation. However, she assumed it was a prank, but actually it wasn't. Her admirer was
02:28actually one of her bullies, who grew up to be a businessman. She needs a husband to acquire her
02:33inheritance, and he needs a wife to solve his own family crisis. So they enter a contract marriage,
02:39and they bicker as they try to live together. Slowly but surely, their feelings for each other
02:44deepen. The main couple's chemistry will make you giddy.
02:537. For Married Doctress
02:55For Married Doctress is for viewers who prefer their romance with a side of intriguing politics.
03:02It tells the story of a general's daughter who is forced to marry a king. Despite his title,
03:06he's pretty much a puppet figurehead. But he's determined to regain his power. The drama shows
03:12how he works hard to earn his power back. The female lead is intelligent too. She has dreams and
03:18goals of her own. The two leads respect each other and help each other achieve their goals. Now,
03:23doesn't that sound lovely? But beware, this is far from a fluffy drama. Don't say we didn't warn you.
03:346. Cupid of Zhu Dynasty
03:37Arranged marriages seem pretty common in Asian dramas. But how many of them have a protagonist
03:42who is busy doing the arranging of the marriages herself? This historical rom-com follows a young
03:48woman, the daughter of a famed matchmaker. When her father runs away from home, it's up to her to
03:53continue on the family business of arranging happy marriages. One day she meets her rival in
03:58matchmaking. Although they don't get along at first, they eventually work together. And you know
04:03the drill, they fall in love. Cupid of Zhu Dynasty is a hilarious, adorable drama with a unique twist
04:10to that arranged marriage trope.
04:165. Trial Marriage
04:19What's more fun than a cold, rich love interest? What about two of them? Trial Marriage is about a
04:25pair of young heirs to their family's businesses. They agree to get married for 99 days. They both
04:31have their own agenda. But the two gradually learn to open up to each other. This drama is a slow
04:37burn,
04:37filled with sweet skinship, and the lead's sizzling chemistry. Take a look at their beautiful visuals,
04:43and be sure to add this drama to your watchlist.
04:514. The Love Lasts, Two Minds
04:54The Love Lasts, Two Minds has a super strong female lead. Also amnesia, crime-solving,
05:00and a main couple who are constantly wearing disguises. Now isn't that thrilling? It tells
05:05the story of a general's daughter. After bandits attack her, she wakes up with no memory of who
05:10she really is. She escapes an arranged marriage and pursues her past. Dressed up as a man, she rises up
05:16in the military ranks. Thanks to her amazing combat skills, a duke in disguise helps her figure out
05:21her true identity. Along the way, of course, they start to fall for each other. Are you ready to hear
05:27our top three dramas on this list? Well, tune in to see if your favorite has made it. If we
05:32missed any,
05:32though, please let us know in the comments down below.
05:403. Cinderella Chef
05:42Cinderella Chef is a time travel drama. It follows a chef from modern times who is smart and skilled,
05:48yet mistreated in her workplace. One day she meets a brilliant student. He's depressed because his
05:54professor stole his invention. What is the invention, you might ask? Well, it's a time machine.
05:58Suddenly, she's taken back to ancient times, where she meets the leader of some bandits,
06:04played by the gorgeous Sue Thasapak, who you may know as the leading man from My Girlfriend is an
06:10alien. The two enter a fake marriage, but her culinary talents and strong, charming personality
06:15turn it into something more. So, prepare to swoon.
06:242. Begin Again
06:27We all love an arrogant rich guy with a heart of gold. But how about an arrogant rich lady with
06:32a
06:32heart of gold? Begin Again stars one such character, a female CEO whose father forces her to marry someone,
06:39anyone. Her eyes land on a kind-hearted doctor, but he'll need a bit of convincing to agree to this
06:44arrangement. She formulates a plan to persuade him into a fake marriage. Along the way, however,
06:50our cold-hearted leading lady transforms into a better person, and our doctor begins to see a new
06:56side to his wife.
07:021. The Rise of Phoenixes
07:05Lovely Nini shows a different side of herself in The Rise of Phoenixes. Its plot is familiar,
07:11a prince played by Chen Kun, and a soldier's niece, Nini, are forced into marriage. But plot twist,
07:18she successfully convinces her fiancé to call off their wedding. Our leading lady disguises herself
07:24as a man, and sneaks into the imperial court as a scholar. She rises up the imperial ranks,
07:31thanks to her brilliant mind. This drama packs a lot of politics, and mind-blowing storytelling. However,
07:37the romance is also beautiful. Although they abandon their arranged marriage, the two leads still end
07:42up falling deep in love with each other. Did we miss any of your favorite dramas about fake marriages?
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