Yae, an unremarkable girl working in a café and living with a friend, finds herself unable to afford rent when her friend suddenly gets married, and she loses her job in the same day! It’s only when her boyfriend dumps her that she finally hits rock bottom.
She’s at her wits’ end when her childhood friend Takumi suddenly reappears into her life. Takumi suggests that Yae take on a part-time job as his “fake wife” for the next six months. He has his reasons for wanting people to think he’s married. Yae has no other choice but to accept his proposal, and in return receives housing and living expenses for playing the role of his “fake wife.”
So begins a “fake marriage” with a time limit. Unbeknownst to Yae, she was Takumi’s first love, even though she thinks of him as nothing more than a childhood friend. Takumi struggles awkwardly but earnestly to win Yae’s heart and find true love. Even though their marriage starts as a sham, will the day come when this couple can become something more?
She’s at her wits’ end when her childhood friend Takumi suddenly reappears into her life. Takumi suggests that Yae take on a part-time job as his “fake wife” for the next six months. He has his reasons for wanting people to think he’s married. Yae has no other choice but to accept his proposal, and in return receives housing and living expenses for playing the role of his “fake wife.”
So begins a “fake marriage” with a time limit. Unbeknownst to Yae, she was Takumi’s first love, even though she thinks of him as nothing more than a childhood friend. Takumi struggles awkwardly but earnestly to win Yae’s heart and find true love. Even though their marriage starts as a sham, will the day come when this couple can become something more?
What made me think of King the Land while I was watching Love Me, Love my Voice was first of all the male leads and the PDA scenes/chemistry.
Second, it was the very obvious promotional trips, LOL.
What is different is that LMLMV is void of intrigues and scheming characters, something KTL is not.
But they are both sweet love stories.
Second, it was the very obvious promotional trips, LOL.
What is different is that LMLMV is void of intrigues and scheming characters, something KTL is not.
But they are both sweet love stories.
Hotel Manager, part of the family, meets female employee, starts to notice the treatment of the start, starts to change them, and care more, and became a hotel that treasures the staff. King the Land explored that more, "a hotel of the great employees". Male leads grow as people and managers and then
Spoils
take over. Male lead is very romantic, soft and kind to female character and to others, very light and sweet, with hotel aesthetics.
Spoils
take over. Male lead is very romantic, soft and kind to female character and to others, very light and sweet, with hotel aesthetics.
First of all, both Male leads are wealthy heirs to a big company. Second of all both female leads work very closely with the male leads. Both dramas have male leads who are narcissistic chaebols who suffer from the trauma of trusting people and both female leads are strong hard working trusting leads.
Other Similarities:
Both fit the poor woman, rich man trope.
Both Male leads start off badly with the female lead but end up falling first and harder.
Both aren't strict with just office/business settings.
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is one of those "you must have watched" dramas that most people get into first. (Basically, a beginner drama most people have watched). It's also very unique from traditional office romances because of the crime and supernatural elements. It's one of those comfort dramas that leaves you with such incredible satisfaction.
Other Similarities:
Both fit the poor woman, rich man trope.
Both Male leads start off badly with the female lead but end up falling first and harder.
Both aren't strict with just office/business settings.
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is one of those "you must have watched" dramas that most people get into first. (Basically, a beginner drama most people have watched). It's also very unique from traditional office romances because of the crime and supernatural elements. It's one of those comfort dramas that leaves you with such incredible satisfaction.
Shirai Yui has decided to take a new job as a secretary at the law firm of her childhood friends, the Kami brothers. Yui has feelings for her older brother, Soichi, but when they meet again for the first time in 18 years, she is confused to find that Soichi has become a cool, unsmiling man. Meanwhile, her younger brother, Yushiro, has always loved Yui, but has not been able to express his feelings. And Soichi has been unable to express his love for Yui due to a childhood trauma. The love stories of Yui, who loves Soichi, Yushiro, who loves Yui, and Soichi, who is jealous of Yui's close friend, all intertwine.
Takenouchi plays an aquarium employee named Kengo, who seems ordinary at first glance but actually possesses a secret that he would sacrifice everything in order to protect. Meanwhile, Ueto plays Risa, a young woman working in the sex trade in order to pay off her brother's debt, though her situation has led her to contemplate suicide. These two characters, both full of despair, meet each other and end up entering a contract marriage purely for its benefits. However, as they overcome various troubles, their relationship begins turning into true love
Heir Goo Won, known for his brilliance and charm, despises fake smiles but is captivated by Cheon Sa Rang’s genuine one. As they bond over their shared desire for true happiness, Goo Won is thrown into an inheritance battle at King of the Land, an exclusive lounge owned by The King Group.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
Chae Yong Ju, a former special forces member, is a dedicated salesperson for a liquor company, but her branch is about to close. To prevent this, she takes on a mission to sell a new beer created by Yun Min Ju, a sensitive brewmaster and CEO. Min Ju, who lives in a quiet rural area to focus on brewing, finds his life changing when Yong Ju enters it.
Donovan is an American model in search of a woman he's lost touch with. Pam is a kindergarten teacher. When her grandfather becomes sick, Pam learns he'll need to undergo an expensive operation. In order to raise the funds, Pam takes a job working for Palee Modeling where she's assigned to work as a manager and personal interpreter for Donovan. She's soon wrapped up in both his work and personal affairs.
Heir Goo Won, known for his brilliance and charm, despises fake smiles but is captivated by Cheon Sa Rang’s genuine one. As they bond over their shared desire for true happiness, Goo Won is thrown into an inheritance battle at King of the Land, an exclusive lounge owned by The King Group.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
Heir Goo Won, known for his brilliance and charm, despises fake smiles but is captivated by Cheon Sa Rang’s genuine one. As they bond over their shared desire for true happiness, Goo Won is thrown into an inheritance battle at King of the Land, an exclusive lounge owned by The King Group.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
Cheon Sa Rang, with her radiant smile, lands a job at King Hotel, a place full of childhood memories. However, she must set those memories aside and quickly adapt to the challenges and prejudices she faces at work.
