No Gain No Love — Season 1
Life hasn't exactly been kind to Son Hae-yeong – loss seems to follow her wherever she goes. Desperate to shake things up and finally catch a break, she hatches a plan: a staged wedding. Enter Kim Ji-uk, the genuinely good-hearted employee at her local convenience store. Known around the neighborhood for his unwavering helpfulness and late-night shifts, Ji-uk is practically a local hero. Despite the absurdity of it all, he agrees to play along with Hae-yeong’s scheme, stepping into the role of her fake groom in hopes she can finally land that elusive promotion.

Son Hae-yeong was a woman of meticulous calculation, deeply averse to any sense of loss. Kim Ji-uk, a civilian officer, a quiet presence known for his helpfulness in the neighborhood and his diligent work as a convenience store clerk, posse…

The proposal was followed by a disconcerting shift in conduct. Ji-uk readily dismissed Hae-yeong's offer of a sham marriage. Then, emboldened by theft, Woo-jae brazenly manipulated Hae-yeong, claiming her idea as his own. This affront ignit…

The marriage has crumbled. Disturbed by the reality of Ji-uk’s appearance, Hae-yeong unleashes a torrent of frustration, her suspicion of him deepening with each revelation of his uncanny knowledge of her. Whispers about her strikingly hand…

The likelihood of sharing a hotel with a former lover on your wedding night is surprisingly high. For Hae-yeong and Ji-uk, that very scenario unfolds thanks to Woo-jae and Yi-lin's arrangement. She playfully mocks his lack of experience, an…

He reappeared, the husband presumed lost and unreachable – now as a new recruit. Hae-yeong was taken aback to find Ji-uk joining Kkulbee. Though he offered apologies, he remained unable to explain his reason for seeking employment there. Me…

Ji-uk’s unexpected revelation of his identity cast a considerable shadow over the company, making him and Hae-yeong the subject of much speculation. Hae-yeong found herself unfairly accused of orchestrating Ji-uk’s hiring, while Ji-uk was d…

Hae-yeong and Ji-uk awoke in the familiar space of their shared bed, a hazy fog obscuring the night before. The remnants of a night spent drinking had stolen their memories. Elsewhere, Woo-jae wrestled with resentment towards Yi-lin, trigge…

Their first kiss, a moment Hae-yeong and Ji-uk had both anticipated, unexpectedly ignited a quarrel. The meaning behind their shared intimacy hangs in the air, a question mark between them. Ji-uk seeks ways to mend the rift he’s created wit…

Hae-yeong and Ji-uk find their way back to each other. But Ji-uk’s life becomes disrupted when Gyu-hyun, having discovered a hidden truth, pays him an unwelcome visit. Faced with this revelation, Ji-uk resolves to leave his position, only t…

Hae-yeong was stunned by Gyu-hyun's unexpected arrival and Ja-yeon's revelation. Gyu-hyun laid bare the secrets of Ji-uk and Ja-yeon, igniting a fury in Hae-yeong that forced them from the house. Now without shelter and adrift, Ji-uk sought…

The news of Ji-uk’s secret sent Hae-yeong erupting from the house, and she was too furious for anyone to restrain her. Ja-yeon was left with a heavy heart, convinced that Hae-yeong’s anger was directed at her. Gyu-hyun and Ji-uk themselves …

The suddenness of Eun-ok’s passing has shattered Hae-yeong. As she says goodbye, surrounded by the quiet support of her foster family, a glimpse into Eun-ok's life begins to dawn on her. Simultaneously, a profound sadness settles upon Hae-y…


