No Gain No Love

Season

2024

7.5

Follows a woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, navigating the complexities of life and relationships while pursuing her dreams.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode One

Son Hae-yeong, proposes an arrangement to Kim Ji-uk where they pretend to be a couple to win an in-house contest after Hae-yeong breaks up with her boyfriend to avoid losses, setting the stage for an unconventional partnership.

S1 • E2

Episode #1.2

A woman seeks a fake husband after her coworker steals her idea. Rejected by one man, she resorts to an app, becoming increasingly desperate to find someone to marry for pretense, driven by her coworker's provocation.

S1 • E3

Episode #1.3

Ji-uk's true appearance shocks Hae-yeong, leading to suspicions. Coworkers question her proposal story after learning about her husband's looks. Hae-yeong requests a re-proposal but is treated strangely.

S1 • E4

Episode #1.4

A bride spends her wedding night with an ex-lover after a hotel mixup. They reminisce, and she mocks his inexperience. After the groom leaves without explanation, she encounters the ex again unexpectedly during her honeymoon.

S1 • E5

Episode #1.5

A husband, presumed missing, reappears as a new recruit at his wife's company. Unable to explain his absence, she schemes to remove him, fearing exposure of their sham marriage, but her plan backfires, complicating matters further.

S1 • E6

Episode #1.6

Ji-uk accidentally reveals his identity, causing rumors at work. Hae-yeong is accused of nepotism, while Ji-uk thinks she reported him for harassment. The person behind Ji-uk's hiring is gradually exposed.

S1 • E7

Episode #1.7

Hae Yeong and Ji Uk wake up after a drunken night with no memory of the events. Hae Yeong regrets her marriage, leading Ji Uk to suggest divorce. Meanwhile, Ja Yeon visits an orphanage, nearly encountering Ha Jun.

S1 • E8

Episode #1.8

Hae Yeong and Ji Uk's long-awaited kiss leads to a quarrel. As Ji Uk ponders reconciliation, Hae Yeong risks U Jae discovering her secret while visiting the orphanage with Ji Uk's business proposal.

S1 • E9

Episode #1.9

Hae Yeong confronts Ji Uk's place in chaos when Gyu Hyun learns his secret. Ji Uk quits but faces personnel change before resigning. Gyu Hyun's payback continues as Hae Yeong faces losses in Gyu Hyun's fight against his father.

S1 • E10

Episode #1.10

Hae-yeong is shocked by Gyu-hyun's sudden appearance and Ja-yeon's confession. Gyu-hyun reveals Ji-uk and Ja-yeon's secrets, making Hae-yeong furious and driving them out of the house. Now homeless and uncertain, Ji-uk receives advice from Mr. Jang to live on his own terms. Ji-uk, the angel who has always lived for others, and Hae-yeong, who has discovered his secret. What will be their fate?

S1 • E11

Episode #1.11

Hae-yeong storms out of the house after finding out about Ji-uk's secret, and Ji-uk is unable to hold her back. Ja-yeon feels heavy-hearted, thinking that Hae-yeong is angry because of her. Gyu-hyun and Ji-uk are equally shocked upon learning Hae-yeong and Ja-yeon's secret. Ji-uk struggles to find Hae-yeong, whose whereabouts are unknown, while Hae-yeong is clouded. Will he find her?

S1 • E12

Episode #1.12

Grieving Eun-ok's death, Hae-yeong gains insight through her foster siblings. Ji-uk vows to stay, but she wants him to be free. Their relationship grows complex as he tries to understand her feelings.