When the Phone Rings (지금 거신 전화는) hit viewers with one surprise after another, but fans were distressed when the latest episode was not released this weekend. Due to political turmoil in South Korea, the show along with many others collectively postponed the release of their new episodes over the weekend, leading to disappointment among Kdrama fans worldwide. But that doesn’t stop the love we hold for our beloved shows as we patiently wait for new episodes to be released.
While the wait for the return of this show is inevitable, let’s take a look at other shows with have a similar troupe, which is a contract relationship. Love blooms in the most unexpected ways, and one such is when two people decide to get into a contractual relationship.
Let’s begin!
10 Kdramas Like When the Phone Rings
No Gain, No Love
This show was a hilarious rom-com that truly made our day this year. With heartfelt comic interactions between the main leads, it also brought a love story that began with a contract between them who slowly fell in love in the most unexpected way. This drama is beautiful and entertaining, surely one that you cannot miss out on this year.
No Gain No Love follows a woman who doesn’t want to lose out on a promotion just because she is not married. Unexpectedly, she asks the cashier at a convenience store to marry her, only to have him accept her proposal. There begins a story filled with humour, trouble, and chaos like no other.
Fated to Love You
Bringing a show from 2014 because this show did justice to this troupe. This show brings comedy, romance, and entertainment that fits well even today, while the actors’ chemistry is unlike any other. As the two slowly fall in love because of their unexpected pregnancy, this show fits in well with the name.
Fated to Love You follows a couple who are bound together when a one-night stand results in an unexpected pregnancy. Thus, begins their journey to living together and slowly falling in love while experiencing parenthood.
Business Proposal
A beloved show of every Kdrama fan, as the actors take us on a journey unlike any other. The chemistry of the actors on this show is unlike any other, but it is truly their comedy-filled journey that captivates us all. And let’s not forget, it all begins when our male lead decides to use his soon-to-be beloved as a shield against marriage proposals.
Business Proposal follows the story of a young woman who takes her friend’s place on a blind date only to realise that the man in front of her is her boss. There begins a stream of chaos as the two slowly fall in love.
My Demon
Who can forget the show that had us all laughing and crying for most of 2023, and not to forget, also wooing over the fashion of our beloved female lead? This show follows this troupe with a twist because the contract made this time between a human and a demon. This show has it all and we cannot get over the love that follows them.
My Demon brings the story of a young woman who gets involved with a demon and decides to form a marriage contract with him. The demon has no choice but to agree as his existence depends on the woman who has called for him.
The Beauty Inside
This Kdrama surely came like a storm for many as it brought in a story that was unique and did it right. Our beloved couple on this show is unlike any other and once again, their story began when they were bound by a contract that made them spend time together. Another love story that we cannot get over.
The Beauty Inside follows a young woman, cursed to have her appearance changed for a certain period of time; and a young CEO who is unable to recognise any face but hers.
Perfect Marriage Revenge
When revenge leads the female lead to form a marriage contract with the one who is her step-sister’s target of love, the story is sure to get interesting. Unexpectedly, this is a contract formed with a person who has loved her for longer than she knows. This story is one of those drama that makes your heart melt, making it a must-watch.
Perfect Marriage Revenge follows a young woman who is killed by her younger step-sister. Unexpectedly, fate gives her another chance as she is reborn and given an opportunity to get her revenge on everyone who did her wrong.
Love in Contract
This show is the perfect addition to this list because our beloved female lead is always getting into contractual relationships. She is the expert in this field, but this career of hers comes to a stop when faced with our male lead who gives her a home unlike any other.
Love in Contract tells the story of a professional contract marriage master who is skilled at her job. However, when her feelings for a certain long-term client get out of hand, will she be able to handle the mess?
The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract
When love goes beyond time, we get a show that embodies various elements to deliver us an experience unlike any other. While the female lead across time and come face to face with a man who looks like her deceased husband, we know she is here to stay. And all she needs is the contract marriage offered by the male lead to kick-start their love story.
The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract follows a young woman who is kidnapped and thrown into the well after the death of her husband on their wedding night. However, she wakes up in modern times in front of a man who looks like her husband. This man needs to get married as soon as possible to fulfil his dying grandfather’s wish and there begins their story.
Wedding Impossible
The contract relationship here may be with a friend who is in need for help, but the love story is with the brother who is hell-bent of breaking their fake marriage. This is a story filled with absolute chaos, which will entertain you nevertheless. A much-loved story, this show has an intriguing plot.
Wedding Impossible follows the story of a struggling actress who is asked to be her chaebol friend’s fake wife. But this pulls her into chaos as his younger brother begins to create trouble for the two.
The Trunk
Finally, we have a new drama to add to the list which had us all stunned. The contract here opened a new door for both the leads who were held back by their past for a long time. However, their worlds collide in the most unexpected ways to finally end up in a contract marriage that truly begins their love story.
The Trunk follows the story of a man who gets into a contract marriage by a company that provides spouses for a contractual period of time. However, this couple finds an unexpected solace in each other that begins a story that heals the two.
Which of these shows are you watching next? Let us know in the comments below!
When the Phone Rings is streaming on Netflix.
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