Contract Romance For An Ending

Lee Sungyoon, a 34-year-old divorcee, has spent three years on his own since his marriage ended. Despite his reluctance, friends and family keep urging him to move on and start dating again. By sheer coincidence, he bumps into Seo Hyunsoo, a well-known novelist, at a local bookstore. The two share a complicated past—they were once close during high school, with Sungyoon as the junior and Hyunsoo as the senior, until Hyunsoo abruptly severed all ties without explanation.

To mark their unexpected reunion, they decide to catch up over drinks. However, the night takes a turn when Hyunsoo collapses the next morning from alcohol poisoning. Concerned, Sungyoon learns that Hyunsoo has been struggling with a creative slump, unable to write. Overcome with guilt, Sungyoon impulsively offers his support.

In a surprising twist, Hyunsoo proposes an unusual solution—they should enter into a contract relationship. His reasoning? He needs firsthand experience of romance to breathe life into his stalled novel. The agreement is simple: their fake relationship will last only until Hyunsoo finishes writing his book.

As they navigate this fabricated romance, lines begin to blur. What started as a professional arrangement slowly stirs deeper emotions. Will their connection dissolve once the novel reaches its conclusion, or will their story take an unexpected turn? The real question isn’t about how the book ends—it’s about where their hearts will lead them.