Top 10 Best Contact Marriage Korean Dramas

We all love it when our favorite Korean drama couples develop their romantic relationships and get married by the end of the series, but admit it or not, we are also entertained with dramas where the marriage happens in the first few episodes. Whether they were forced to marry, had no choice but to live together, or agreed to sign a marriage contract, these kinds of couples always have us eager for more episodes. Fake or forced marriages are usual plots for many Korean dramas, so let’s check out some shows that stood out in this sea of arranged marriages.



10. Delightful Girl, Choon Hyang (2005)

Our high school female lead will keep herself occupied with a transfer student who happens to be her first love. She does everything for him to be qualified to enter a prestigious university. But things turn into a web of complications as the male student’s first love appears and a famous CEO who is oozing with confidence enters their lives. Here’s a drama that will keep you satisfied because of the great acting the cast delivers. The push and pull in the relationship of our couple is interesting to watch and helps create a likeable chemistry.

9. Full House (2004)

Let’s go with some more classics and bring in Full House. An aspiring scriptwriter will face major problems as what she thought was a lovely free vacation is actually a cover up for something her friends had planned. Going back from the vacation, she finds out that her house has been sold and the new owner is the man she met during her vacation. Agreeing to live with each other and eventually set up a marriage contract, the two will find themselves in a complicated situation. Full House is a classic drama loved by many Korean drama fans. Korea’s big stars Rain and Song Hye Kyo give viewers an enjoyable drama that will leave you with big smiles. You just can’t get enough of their cute chemistry. This romantic comedy drama is something you shouldn’t miss.

8. My Girl (2005)

In hopes of finding his missing cousin, our male lead will ask a woman he just met to lie about his cousin. After finding out that this lively woman has connections to the person he is looking for, he uses this chance to create a plan until he finds his true cousin. The story gets exciting when their plan starts messing with their feelings for each other. My Girl is a drama that will surely make you laugh. The dialogue between the characters are so unique that they make the scenes funny. Let’s all watch how My Girl entertains us as our lead characters eventually develop feelings for each other and try to contain them.

7. Goong/Princess Hours (2006)

This classic tells the story of an ordinary high school student who suddenly becomes part of the royal family all thanks to her grandfather’s will. Attending the same high school with the Prince she is to marry, how will she work past their differences? Will they even develop true love despite the Crown Prince’s cold-hearted attitude? Here’s a drama that is fun to watch. Goong will entertain viewers as the ordinary student practices and transitions into a princess. The character and relationship developments in this drama were portrayed naturally, giving you an enjoyable experience.

6. Marriage Contract (2016)

A single mom with a daughter diagnosed with a brain tumor is facing big challenges in her life. One day, an offer will be presented to her, causing her to decide to leave her daughter with a legal guardian. Accepting the offer, our female lead will become the legal wife of her boss for three months. Marriage Contract consists of simple day to day problems and encounters that really completes the story of this drama. Love, dreams, and family can affect one’s life and to prove this, Marriage Contract creates a story that will move the hearts of viewers.

5. Marriage, Not Dating (2014)

A successful plastic surgeon is happy living the bachelor life, but his family has opposite feelings about him being single. Eagerly wanting him to find a partner, his family sets him up on multiple blind dates. Our male lead isn’t happy about this so he brings home a woman that his family will never approve of. Marriage Not Dating is a romantic-comedy drama that will have you hooked. The characters in this drama have their own personalities that make them likeable. Marriage Not Dating will show viewers different perspectives in love and marriage from different people.

4. Fated to Love You (2014)

Next on our list is Fated to Love You, where an ordinary girl finds her life completely changed after a vacation. Getting pregnant with a man she spent the night with during that vacation, the baby in her tummy will be the cause of a life changing event, because the person she met is actually a rich man. Fated to Love You is a romantic comedy that is satisfying to watch. Viewers will get to see how a mistake can turn into something beautiful.

3. Something About 1 Percent (2016)

The character growth of our leads is definitely something to look forward to.There’s something about Something About 1 Percent that makes us all click for the next episode. It could be the chemistry of our couples, the unique twists of the story, the character developments, or maybe the simple yet entertaining plot it has. Arrogance is found in a handsome man in Something About 1 Percent. He is part of a wealthy family, but he will face a big challenge in his life when his grandfather orders him to enter into a contract engagement. Making things more complicated, he will enter a contract engagement with a person he has never met before.

2. King2Hearts (2012)

A North Korean instructor and the prince of South Korea’s monarchy will find themselves in an unexpected situation. A calamity will lead to one problem after the other, until our attractive prince who isn’t interested in politics has no choice but to get engaged to a female instructor working for Korea’s elite special forces unit. North and South, what could possibly be the end result of this union? Here’s a drama that will put you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Laugh and cry at the same time as King2Hearts’ characters give us heart-warming scenes. From cliché to unpredictable scenes, this drama will continuously spark your interest.

1. Because This is My First Life (2017)

Two single people in their 30’s will have their lives entangled in an arrangement that would fit their needs, but will become something more serious than that. Let’s welcome a man who owns a house but his mortgage is bringing him down. Entering his life is a woman who gave up on dating because of the small amount of money she has. She longs to have her own house and ends up becoming housemates with our male lead. Because This is My First Life takes the top spot in this list. This drama talks about the reality young people face today. Major life decisions are made for convenience and sometimes, others go the extra mile. Viewers will see how serious it is to enter marriage and create something that is meant to last forever.



From the classics to the most recent ones, which Korean drama with an arranged or contract marriage do you love the most? I'm hoping to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.