Late for Love

LanguagesEnglish
Episode12
Genresromancedramashowbiz
ThemesShort dramas about love triangles and betrayal, Contract Marriage Short Dramas, Campus Young Love Short Dramas

Actress Tara Wen agrees to a fabricated romance with leading man Anson Meng'an under pressure from her agency, only to be marginalized and subjected to coordinated online harassment from his supporters. The toll drives her into depression until a chance encounter with Zane Ming, a university professor connected to her best friend, sparks an immediate attraction. Tara decides to court Zane genuinely as a strategy to dismantle the staged arrangement, but the calculated move unexpectedly blossoms into authentic feelings she did not anticipate.

Characters

Tara WenStruggling actress in fake romance
Anson Meng'anTop actor contracted as fake boyfriend
Zane MingUniversity professor and love interest

Key points

  • Agency forces fake dating contract
  • Fan harassment causes depression
  • Real love develops with professor

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