The Story of Park's Marriage Contract

Season

2023

7.5

When a widowed Joseon noblewoman is kidnapped and tossed into a well, it turns out to be a portal to present-day Seoul. Out of her element, she enters a contract marriage with a cold chaebol who looks just like her deceased husband.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Yeon Woo's Secret Business

The Story of Park's Marriage Contract tells the story of Park Yeon-woo, a Joseon girl who struggles to return back to Joseon after time-travelling 200 years in time to the year 2023 after being thrown into a well by an unknown person.

S1 • E2

The Aged Maiden in New Joseon

Yeon Woo ends up in Seoul in the present time. She nearly drowns in a swimming pool, but she gets rescued by Tae Ha, who is the grandson of Chairman Kang of SH Group in 2023. Without understanding the current situation, Yeon Woo ends up becoming Tae Ha's bride. Chairman Kang's surgery gets delayed, so Tae Ha has to pretend to be married until Chairman Kang leaves for the US. Tae Ha suggests Yeon Woo to draw up a contract regarding their fake marriage.

S1 • E3

What A Toxic Lady!

Yeon Woo finds a way back to Joseon. At the 21st century pool where she met Tae Ha, he catches her eyeing a Joseon painting. She uses her knowledge to help him avoid Hye Suk's career-damaging scheme.

The Fine Line Between Being Harmful and Beneficial

S1 • E4

The Fine Line Between Being Harmful and Beneficial

Tae Min announces to the whole family that he'll start working at the company, fighting against Tae Ha to be a successor. He also warns his mother that he hasn't decided which side to take. Chairman Kang's birthday is held, and Yeon Woo meets Tae Ha's whole family, including his aunt. She also runs into Sa Wol, who got hired as the family's new housekeeper.

S1 • E5

Did We Connect?

Hye Suk hands over another business proposal to Midam to make them decline Tae Ha's proposal. Furthermore, she uses Yeon Woo to raise the stakes about Tae Ha's marriage. Meanwhile, Yeon Woo wants to meet Chen Myung again to find the way back to Joseon.

S1 • E6

Knot, A Loop of Ties

Mi Dam decides to hire Yeon Woo as Midam's guest designer after seeing her embroidery work. Through this, Yeon Woo gets to participate in SH Seoul's first-anniversary event, which jars on Hye Suk's nerves. Hye Suk lures Yeon Woo into the annexe of the family house, knowing Tae Ha hasn't gotten over his trauma. Tae Ha runs into the annexe to save Yeon Woo, but his heart starts malfunctioning.

S1 • E7

A Midsummer Night's Dream

The company's first anniversary event nears. However, someone leaks designer Yeon Woo's collection online, causing issues for Tae Ha. Chairman Kang urges abandoning the project.

S1 • E8

On a Rainy, Windy Day

While on vacation in Jeju Island with colleagues, Tae Ha's boss Hye Suk calls a meeting to dismiss Tae Ha over his illness. Though Yeon Woo confesses love, Tae Ha insists they must part. Sa Wol uncovers the Kang family killed Yeon Woo.

S1 • E9

What Links the Severed Tie

Yeon Woo uncovers Tae Ha's Joseon family caused her death. Amidst this, Hye Suk tries diminishing Tae Ha's power but goes too far.

S1 • E10

The Shadow of the Truth

Ha Na confesses she spied on Tae Ha for his grandfather, Chairman Kang. Tae Ha faces Kang, learning of his role in his mother's death. Yeon Woo urges Kang to apologize if he cares for Tae Ha. Mr. Hwang tells Kang his true identity.

S1 • E11

A Night When Crape Myrtle Flowers Fall

Yeon Woo prepares to return to her native Joseon era to save Tae Ha's life. Tae struggles to accept their looming separation despite the circumstances. Their farewell nears, so Tae Ha cherishes what could be their final moments together.