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The First Night with the Duke

Liu — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:02:16 +0000

University student K is an ordinary young woman, but, one day, she finds herself in her favorite romance novel set during historical times. She has now become the minor character Cha Seon Chaek. She is the daughter of a wealthy noble family and her dream is to have a peaceful and normal life. Cha Seon Chaek, while possessed by K, then spends one night with Lee Beon, the lead male character in the novel.

He comes from a royal lineage and is favored by the King. Lee Beon has a cold-blooded personality and is gifted with an attractive appearance and outstanding martial arts skills. He has also experienced a heartbreaking past. Somehow, Lee Beon and Cha Seon Chaek happen to meet and talk. Lee Beon is consoled by her about his heartbreaking past. They spend the night together. Soon, Cha Seon Chaek tries to connect Lee Beon to Cho Eun Ae, who is the lead female character in the novel. According to the novel, Lee Beon and Jo Eun Ae are supposed to fall in love, but, due to the appearance of Cha Seon Chaek, Cho Eun Ae's fate has changed. No matter how hard Cha Seon Chaek tries, Lee Beon’s love always finds its way back to her.

Other people around them include Jung Su Gyeom and Do Hwa Sun. Jung Su Gyeom is a young officer from a prestigious family. He is Lee Beon’s only friend. Do Hwa Sun is an ambitious woman whose life goal is to marry Lee Beon and become a member of the royal family.

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Serendipity

Dargom Bes — Thu, 01 May 2025 02:31:53 +0000

Jian Ming Shu, the daughter of the Jian family in Jiangning, accidentally falls off a cliff and loses her memory, but she escapes the tragedy of the extermination of her family and is rescued by her sweetheart, Lu Chang. The two go to Beijing to take the exam together. She has always been suspicious of her identity and enters the inner house to investigate the case and solve the mystery, and unexpectedly obtains clues about her life.

However, Jian Ming Shu's investigation gradually falls into a dilemma. She thinks she is walking alone in danger, but in fact, Lu Chang is silently protecting her behind her back. Lu Chang's gentleness and companionship further melts Ming Shu's heart. The two go through many dangers and obstacles and join hands to fight against the wind and rain.

(Source: Chinese = Douban, Baidu || Translation = MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Bang Xia Gui Xu (榜下贵婿)" by Luo Ri Qiang Wei (落日薔薇).

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The Rise of Ning

Mak — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:59:20 +0000

Luo Yi Ning, a daughter of the Luo family who grew up in a separate mansion, was never bound by strict rules and customs. She couldn’t bear to see the bullying faced by "Third Brother" Luo Shen Yuan and extended her help multiple times. Gradually, she discovered that Luo Shen Yuan, despite appearing down and out, was actually talented in both literature and martial arts.

Having suffered from emotional pain, Luo Yi Ning no longer wanted to be confined to the mansion or controlled by others. She aspired to break free from old norms and use her own strengths to open a shop and become independent.

In the dire circumstances of the Luo family, Luo Shen Yuan had been seeking the truth behind his mentor’s false accusation. As their relationship deepened, love blossomed between them…

(Source: Cpophome.com)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Shou Fu Yang Cheng Shou Ce" (首辅养成手册) by Wen Tan (闻檀).

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Missing Crown Prince

Liu — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:32:02 +0000

A Joseon-era version of a romantic comedy about a crown prince who is kidnapped by a woman who is set to become his wife. While on the run for their lives, romance blossoms between the two.

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The Matchmakers

Liu — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:16:23 +0000

Sim Jung Woo is an intelligent and handsome young man. He was the youngest to place first in the state examination, but he was picked to become the princess’ husband. During their wedding ceremony, the princess suddenly died. Sim Jung Woo’s life changed and he became the most unfortunate man. According to the Joseon period custom, he is not able to take the government post and he can’t remarry. He then becomes involved with Jung Soon Deok.

Jung Soon Deok is a widow whose late husband was the second son of the first vice-premier. She secretly leads another life under the pseudonym of Yeo Joo Daek. As Yeo Joo Daek, she works as a matchmaker and also peddler of women’s items like cosmetics and accessories. She is the best matchmaker in the capital city of Hanyang. Sim Jung Woo and Jung Soon Deok become involved with each other and they try to get older single men and women to marry as matchmakers.

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My Dearest

Liu — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:17:18 +0000

A love-story between a noble woman and a mysterious man set in Joseon during the Qing invasion, know in Korean as Byeongja Horan. Yu Gil Chae is a well-bred woman from a good family, an arrogant person who believed that the love of all men in the world was also hers, but after going through the weather of war, she became a person who truly fell in love with a man. Lee Jang Hyun, a mysterious man who suddenly appears in the Neunggun-ri social scene one day. He is a complex character with a dark inside that he cannot reveal to anyone in his natural playfulness. He didn’t love anything, so he didn’t give his sincerity to anything, but after he got to know a woman, he opened the door to an unexpected fate.

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Joseon Attorney: A Morality

Liu — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:09:13 +0000

Kang Han Su is a devious lawyer who meticulously plans his lawsuits and exploits the emotions of his clients for personal gain. However, as he unintentionally gains a reputation as a hero and problem solver among the common people, he begins to see the value in seeking true justice.

Over time, Kang Han Su matures into a just and ethical lawyer. One of his clients, Yi Yun Ju, initially hires him to seek revenge but ultimately becomes a supporter of his mission to uphold the law and defend the innocent. This transformation reflects Kang Han Su’s growth as a legal professional and as a person.

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