Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2023)

Overview

Oh Yeon Doo is an optimistic online lecturer who teaches the Korean language. After going through many hardships, she finally gets a stable home and career which allow her to prepare for marriage. However, a new dilemma of becoming a single mother occurs. That is when she meets her doctor, Gong Tae Kyung. Although he chose to be a misogamist, a man who wishes to avoid marriage and a woman who is willing to birth a baby without a father starts a relationship. Hence, the contract romance begins w…

Cast

Baek Jin-hee as Oh Yeon-du
Baek Jin-hee

as Oh Yeon-du

Ahn Jae-hyun as Gong Tae-gyeong
Ahn Jae-hyun

as Gong Tae-gyeong

Cha Joo-young as Jang Sae-jin
Cha Joo-young

as Jang Sae-jin

Jung Eui-jae as Kim Jun-ha
Jung Eui-jae

as Kim Jun-ha

Kang Boo-ja as Eun Geum-sil
Kang Boo-ja

as Eun Geum-sil

Hong Yo-seob as Gong Chan-shik
Hong Yo-seob

as Gong Chan-shik

Cha Hwa-yeon as Lee In-ok
Cha Hwa-yeon

as Lee In-ok

Kim Hye-ok as Kang Bong-nim
Kim Hye-ok

as Kang Bong-nim

Kim Chang-wan as Jang Ho
Kim Chang-wan

as Jang Ho

Ryu Jin as Kang Dae-sang
Ryu Jin

as Kang Dae-sang

Lee Kan-hee as Joo Hwa-ja
Lee Kan-hee

as Joo Hwa-ja

Choi Dae-chul as Gong Cheon-myeong
Choi Dae-chul

as Gong Cheon-myeong

Yoon Joo-hee as Yum Su-jeong
Yoon Joo-hee

as Yum Su-jeong

Choi Ja-hye as Gong Ji-myeong
Choi Ja-hye

as Gong Ji-myeong

Kim Sa-Kwon as Cha Hyeon-u
Kim Sa-Kwon

as Cha Hyeon-u

You Jay as Gong Yu-myeong
You Jay

as Gong Yu-myeong

Choi Yoon-je as Oh Dong-uk
Choi Yoon-je

as Oh Dong-uk

Cha Se-jin as Gong Tae-kyung
Cha Se-jin

as Gong Tae-kyung

Episodes

The Star Lecturer poster

The Star Lecturer 7.1

March 25, 2023

A great job and a great boyfriend; Yeon-doo has it all — until she finds Jun-ha cheating on her. Tae-kyeong rejects mar…

Geum-sil's Scheme poster

Geum-sil's Scheme 7.7

March 26, 2023

Crushed to learn that she’s pregnant with Jun-ha's child, Yeon-doo seeks the help of the OB/GYN Tae-kyeong. Meanwhile, …

Yeon-doo's Dark Future poster

Yeon-doo's Dark Future 10.0

April 1, 2023

In-ok flees home from her conflicted son and mother-in-law. Se-jin tries to win Tae-kyeong over. Yeon-doo thinks her pr…

A Mother's Love poster

A Mother's Love 0.0

April 2, 2023

The family learns about the pregnancy, but Bong-nim is still in the dark. Yeon-doo can't decide. Tae-kyeong makes peace…

Se Jin And Yeon Doo poster

Se Jin And Yeon Doo 0.0

April 8, 2023

Yeon-doo's evicted when she reveals her intent to give birth. Tae-kyeong's ready to tie the knot. With family on her ta…

The Father Of The Child poster

The Father Of The Child 0.0

April 9, 2023

Tae-kyeong is convinced the wedding was a mistake. After Se-jin's lies, he tries to break things off. Yeon-doo runs int…

I'm The Baby's Father! poster

I'm The Baby's Father! 0.0

April 15, 2023

A shocked Bong-nim pressures Yeon-doo to get married, but neither the truth nor the wedding can be forced. Tae-kyeong r…

The Wedding Ceremony poster

The Wedding Ceremony 0.0

April 16, 2023

Tae-kyeong evades Bong-nim's surprise visit and offers a marriage contract to Yeon-doo. His wedding to Se-jin is approa…

Yeon Doo’s Sabotage poster

Yeon Doo’s Sabotage 0.0

April 22, 2023

Yeon-doo's presence at the wedding causes chaos. She and Tae-kyeong agree to be a couple for their own purposes. Se-jin…

The Marriage Certificate poster

The Marriage Certificate 0.0

April 23, 2023

Se-jin disrupts Yeon-doo and Tae-kyeong's engagement, but the mothers are steadfast. To speed things up, the couple may…

The Memorial Service poster

The Memorial Service 0.0

April 29, 2023

The newlyweds lay low at Geum-sil's. But between Su-jeong and the memorial, Yeon-doo is stretched too thin... and Tae-k…

The Unwelcome Guest poster

The Unwelcome Guest 0.0

April 30, 2023

Yeon-doo and Tae-kyeong run into Se-jin. Hyun-woo is conflicted over Ji-myeong's pregnancy. And a final goodbye leads S…

Yeon-doo’s Birthday poster

Yeon-doo’s Birthday 0.0

May 6, 2023

Despite suspicions, Se-jin prepares to leave. Yeon-doo argues with Geum-sil while eating for two. Tae-kyeong gets an in…

Se-jin’s Scheme poster

Se-jin’s Scheme 0.0

May 7, 2023

Determined and armed with a plan, Se-jin returns to tear apart the fake couple. Yeon-doo is nostalgic for her lecturing…

Couvade Syndrome poster

Couvade Syndrome 0.0

May 13, 2023

Se-jin finally gains leverage on Yeon-doo and Tae-kyeong with her lies. Su-jeong sparks Geum-sil's suspicions about Yeo…

Geum-sil's Deepest Secret poster

Geum-sil's Deepest Secret 0.0

May 14, 2023

Geum-sil is nervous. Bong-nim has discovered her secret, one that the couple can't know. Yeon-doo worries about single …

Becoming Friends poster

Becoming Friends 0.0

May 20, 2023

The couple braces themselves, but a power outage shakes things up at Geum-sil's. Hyun-woo swings by Ji-myeong's office …

Tae Kyung’s Heart poster

Tae Kyung’s Heart 0.0

May 21, 2023

Yeon-doo prepares for life on her own while Tae-kyeong baffles her with his glum attitude. Se-jin takes the opportunity…

Fighting Back poster

Fighting Back 0.0

May 27, 2023

Dividing the company has Geum-sil and Cheon-myeong on edge. Yeon-doo helps Tae-kyeong escape them but feels lonely in h…

Yeon Doo Turns Back poster

Yeon Doo Turns Back 0.0

May 28, 2023

Tae-kyeong wants to break the contract. Unaware of his real feelings, Yeon-doo steels herself for their final farewell …

Tae Kyung Expresses How He Feels poster

Tae Kyung Expresses How He Feels 0.0

June 3, 2023

Yeon-doo pushes Tae-kyeong away. A clearheaded Se-jin contacts Jun-ha. Ji-myeong and Hyun-woo's misunderstanding leads …

Yeon Doo Looks For A New Place poster

Yeon Doo Looks For A New Place 0.0

June 4, 2023

Jun-ha's call is overdue. Tae-kyeong gives Se-jin the cold shoulder. Yeon-doo decides to move out, but Tae-kyeong wants…

Don’t Trust Jang Se Jin poster

Don’t Trust Jang Se Jin 0.0

June 10, 2023

With 2 months left, Yeon-doo helps Tae-kyeong and his family reconcile. Se-jin is cornered after Chan-sik receives a le…

The Emergency Patient poster

The Emergency Patient 0.0

June 11, 2023

Tae-kyeong wants to keep sharing rooms like a real couple. Yeon-doo helps Geum-sil run for class president. Chan-sik is…

Unwelcome Encounter poster

Unwelcome Encounter 0.0

June 17, 2023

Jun-ha invites Tae-kyeong to golf after Yeon-doo's chilly reception. Hyun-woo and Mi-yeon are seen together. Se-jin fin…

This Is the Real Me poster

This Is the Real Me 10.0

June 18, 2023

Yeon-doo fully commits to Geum-sil's campaign. Tae-kyeong forces her to take a break. But the break's over for Se-jin, …

Growing Worries poster

Growing Worries 9.0

June 24, 2023

The big move draws near after the realtor's call. Yeon-doo feels for Tae-kyeong. In-ok is shocked at Sang-hoon's audaci…

The Real Dad poster

The Real Dad 0.0

June 25, 2023

A chance meeting at the art museum tests Se-jin and Jun-ha's acting prowess. Tae-kyeong has complex feelings while watc…

Do You Have Anything to Tell Me ? poster

Do You Have Anything to Tell Me ? 0.0

July 1, 2023

Yeon-doo helps Tae-kyeong talk to Geum-sil. A confused Chan-sik is swept up in Se-jin and Jun-ha's scheme. Ji-myeong an…

The Real Confession poster

The Real Confession 0.0

July 2, 2023

Chan-sik's enraged over the truth, and Tae-kyeong intends to move out. Ji-myeong has something to tell Hyun-woo. Jun-ha…

I Can’t Live without Yeon Doo poster

I Can’t Live without Yeon Doo 0.0

July 8, 2023

Tae-kyeong and Jun-ha rush an unconscious Yeon-doo to the hospital. Tae-kyeong leaves a gift for her. Jun-ha finally le…

Where Are You, Grandma ? poster

Where Are You, Grandma ? 0.0

July 9, 2023

Yeon-doo and "Real" get a warm welcome home from the family, but she feels conflicted. When Se-jin's plan tanks, she ar…

You Are No Longer Welcome Here poster

You Are No Longer Welcome Here 0.0

July 15, 2023

Yeon-doo finally tells In-ok everything. Feeling betrayed and angry, In-ok casts Yeon-doo out to Bong-nim's house despi…

You're Real poster

You're Real 0.0

July 16, 2023

Yeon-doo is gone. Tae-kyeong searches for her, but 5 months go by with no word. At last, Yeon-doo has the baby "Real" a…

Is It Really You ? poster

Is It Really You ? 0.0

July 22, 2023

Yeon-doo and Tae-kyeong have many questions for each other when they meet by chance. Su-jeong reports back to Geum-sil,…

You Always Run Away poster

You Always Run Away 0.0

July 23, 2023

Geum-sil finds Yeon-doo at Tae-kyeong's but keeps this fact to herself. Se-jin suspects Yeon-doo's return, but Yeon-doo…

I Will Not Run Away Anymore poster

I Will Not Run Away Anymore 0.0

July 29, 2023

She won't run anymore. Yeon-doo finally accepts her feelings for Tae-kyeong. Jun-ha takes advantage of Bong-nim's shock…

How Far Will You Go ? poster

How Far Will You Go ? 0.0

July 30, 2023

In-ok rushes to her son's house to confirm the rumors, upon which she gives an ultimatum. At Geum-sil's home, she gives…

In Ok’s Rage poster

In Ok’s Rage 0.0

August 5, 2023

In-ok will accept Yeon-doo if she gives up Ha-neul, but she won't. Tae-kyeong asks for Bong-nim's help. Geum-sil takes …

The Family Betrayal poster

The Family Betrayal 0.0

August 6, 2023

The family finally shares their grievances. After, In-ok needs time alone, but Yeon-doo manages to find her. Dong-wook …

A Real Family poster

A Real Family 0.0

August 12, 2023

In-ok has a change of heart. The families gather to celebrate as Ha-neul makes a joyous debut. Tae-kyeong wants to make…

The Lost Granddaughter poster

The Lost Granddaughter 0.0

August 13, 2023

Jun-ha files a child custody suit. His cruel antics enrages Chan-sik, and a family meeting is arranged. Bong-nim reveal…

No Way Out for Jun Ha poster

No Way Out for Jun Ha 0.0

August 19, 2023

Chan-sik has Jun-ha in a corner. Tae-kyeong requests a DNA test between Geum-sil and his alleged aunt Echa. Se-jin quic…

Geum Sil Accepts Joon Ha poster

Geum Sil Accepts Joon Ha 0.0

August 20, 2023

Geum-sil meets Jun-ha at the memorial park. She can't help but care for him. The family warns Yeon-doo and Tae-kyeong a…

For My Child poster

For My Child 0.0

August 26, 2023

Neither Yeon-doo nor family can't stop Tae-kyeong from canceling the adoption. Amid the frenzy, Geum-sil bonds with Jun…

I Want to Leave poster

I Want to Leave 0.0

August 27, 2023

Jun-ha hides his DNA test results from all. Tae-kyeong decides to leave the country to protect his loved ones. Meanwhil…

Adopted Kid poster

Adopted Kid 0.0

September 2, 2023

In light of Tae-kyeong's past, Echa reveals that Jun-ha was adopted. Crushed, Geum-sil shuts out Jun-ha. Se-jin feels l…

Uninvited Guest poster

Uninvited Guest 0.0

September 3, 2023

Yeon-doo and Tae-kyeong plan a family gathering, but Jun-ha gate-crashes. He wants to say goodbye to Ha-neul before lea…

Jun Ha Disappears poster

Jun Ha Disappears 0.0

September 9, 2023

Jun-ha disappears with Ha-neul. Yeon-doo, Tae-kyeong and their families embark on a desperate search. Se-jin unknowingl…

New Family poster

New Family 0.0

September 10, 2023

Yeon-doo decides to move back. Tae-kyeong's family welcomes her and Ha-neul, but there's one thing left to do. Yu-myeon…