10c dramas with a forced marriage concept call it what you want a forced marriage arranged marriage
contract marriage or fake marriage whatever name you use there are tons of c dramas that make use
of this trope and all the other romantic juicy or even empowering tropes that come along with it
sadly quantity isn't quality it can be hard to come by a good sea drama about forced marriage
sometimes they could be way too dramatic and be full of cliches luckily we've compiled this list
of high quality sea dramas about forced marriages oh my general tells the story of a female soldier
thanks to her outstanding skills she gets promoted to the rank of general at the start of the series
but the empress mother is threatened by the general's growing power the empress mother marries
her off to her nephew forcing her to move to the capitol and live under her control the story
unfolds as the real battle begins who will seize power of the new household oh my general features
a pairing between a masculine female lead and a more feminine male lead she's a stronghold master
of combat and her handsome prince is sheltered and artistic both of them defy the social expectations
of their times they may not like each other at first but they come to understand each other
and listen to each other if you like unusual couples then this drama is perfect for you
number nine the sleepless princess this titular princess hides an incredible secret
her dreams predict the future she grows afraid of sleeping at night the male lead on the other hand
is a mighty general he believes that the princess could be the key to solving his brother's death
when the emperor weds him off to the princess everything seems to fall into place
but things aren't that easy this bittersweet drama contains twist after twist that will
keep you on the edge of your seat those who prefer to watch romance family and
friendship with a side of unpredictable suspense will love the sleepless princess
number eight the romance of huarong a feisty young woman seeks adventure and gets kidnapped
by pirates instead the arrogant pirate king forces her to marry him our brave heroine escapes
she meets a young prince who falls in love with her at first sight but the pirate king
is hot on her tail determined to recapture his bride will she end up with the cold pirate king
or the sweet prince the romance of huarang has a unique storyline and a sassy strong
female lead if you're tired of cheesy or fluffy romances then this drama could be the one for
you you'll enjoy its main couple's love hate relationship and laugh at all the sharp comedy
number 7 the song of glory the song of glory follows a young emperor who's willing to do
whatever it takes to save his people he allies himself with an influential family and agrees to
marry their daughter knowing it's the only way to strengthen his position they need every ounce of
wit and fortitude to defeat their opponents a clan of cruel aristocrats who have seized control of
the nation peace comes with an enormous price lots of heartache and despair befall our main couple
the song of glory is loosely based on real historical events its main characters are
inspired by actual figures in chinese history it's bound to be a treat for history baths
as for those of you who aren't familiar with the lusong dynasty what better way to learn
about it than a drama with flawless acting a swoon-worthy love story and sumptuous aesthetics
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number six the legend of jungji legend of yunji follows an imperial doctor's
unloved daughter she's a medical genius in her own right and an expert at detoxifying
poisons she's married off to a prince whose military power and prowess threaten the emperor
our leading lady finds herself embroiled in the political entanglements of the palace
although with that being said it's also fundamental to the plot that this series
doesn't actually focus on all the political intrigue its appeal lies primarily in the
touching dialogue relationships and scenes the strong writing is aided by an excellently cast
main trio and a lovely ost legend of yunji avoids too much tragedy and melodrama but
we still recommend getting your tissues ready if you do happen to watch the visually stunning show
number five the sword and the brocade fans of heavy serious drama or strong female leads will
love the sword and the brocade it follows a soldier noble and a concubine's daughter
she hopes her talent for embroidery will bring her freedom but she's forced to marry the soldier to
save her struggling family from total decline despite her lowly status the female lead is
highly confident and assertive she knows what she wants and what she believes in her husband
falls in love with her for real thanks to her amazing qualities and you'll surely love her too
as we've mentioned this is a heavy serious drama without much comedy the sword and the brocade is
for viewers who may prefer a mature type of love and many twists that'll make you gasp every time
the soundtrack is a delight as well especially the lush theme song performed by zuschen
number four general's lady general's lady is about a royal concubine's lively and mischievous
daughter the emperor decrees that she must marry a general known for his ruthlessness she refuses but
has no other choice to her surprise the general turns out to be handsome and a much better person
than his bad reputation suggests happily ever after doesn't arrive just like that general's lady
offers deep mysteries and nasty super villains alongside its dreamy romance despite the intrigue
general's lady is warm and easy to watch this adorable couple is also genuinely funny
boiled by a loving and unpretentious female lead who always speaks her mind
number three intense love intense love follows a pair of modern adults
one's a brilliant doctor and the other is a rising star
their families are trying to push them into an arranged marriage but they resist
of course you know where this is going the two slowly fall in love but intense love revitalizes
an old formula instead of the typical overbearing guy who pursues the woman our leading lady takes
the initiative in love the main couple's chemistry is explosive and intense love wisely avoids
melodrama in favor of vibrant humor this feel-good series is guaranteed to put a smile on your face
number two goodbye my princess goodbye my princess is a heavy drama about a beloved princess forced
to marry another kingdom's crown prince she moves to the eastern palace where he lives and learns
that he's not willing to give up his favorite concubine but the love triangle is probably the
least of her worries she quickly finds out that the eastern palace is a dangerous dangerous place
deceit and deadly schemes lurk in almost every corner this drama has everything
love and hatred happiness and sadness kindness and cruelty trust and betrayal
again prepare your tissues goodbye my princess is a bonafide tearjerker you have been warned
number one joy of life our top forced marriage drama is joy of life joy of life is a mind-bending
drama about a modern man who gets transported to an ancient empire he becomes the adopted son of
the imperial secretariat in the zing dynasty but retains his memories of the 21st century
our leading man decides to investigate after someone fails to assassinate him although he'd
rather keep himself out of all the political intrigue and power struggles around him his
impending marriage alliance with a princess makes him the target of his ambitious contemporaries
this show was one of the highest rated chinese dramas in 2019 and for good reason it goes
beyond the standard epic period drama considering it's sci-fi elements the time travel isn't just a
dramatic device it contributes significantly to the plot in a way you won't expect lastly
its synopsis may sound serious but joy of life is very funny we are rooting for a season two to be
released in 2022 joy of life is part of a trilogy although the story particularly regarding the
central romance remains unresolved there's plenty to love about joy of life from the pulse-pounding
martial arts sequences to the thrilling storyline and witty jokes it teaches us that
spoiler alert the joy of life lies in our way of thinking
bonus here's something to look out for season two of our top eight drama the romance of huarang
will air this year if you haven't seen season one you probably should watch it right about
now but if you haven't seen its prequel make sure to add season two to your must-watch list
that concludes our top 10 list of chinese dramas about forced marriage
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