Korean Dictionary

How to say “Contract Marriage” in Korean

계약 결혼

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Usage & Context

계약 결혼 is a popular K-drama trope where two characters enter a marriage agreement for mutual benefit and gradually fall in love. The terms and timeline of the contract create dramatic tension as real feelings develop. This narrative device appears in many beloved Korean romance dramas.

Example Sentence

계약 결혼으로 시작했지만 결국 서로 사랑하게 되는 이야기예요.

It started as a contract marriage but they eventually fell in love with each other.

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