The Pretend Love
Synopsis
A love entangled in pretense yet destined for truth. Li Wan, still haunted by the death of her ex-boyfriend Huo Sinian, marries his look-alike, Huo Yuchen, as an emotional crutch. Three years later, she finally sees through the illusion, resolves to divorce him, and returns to acting to take control of her own life. Meanwhile, Huo Yuchen—the cold, calculating president of the Huo Group—only realizes he has truly fallen for her after she leaves. Faced with Li Wan’s resolute independence and personal growth, Huo Yuchen embarks on a relentless pursuit to win her back. Amid corporate power struggles and emotional turmoil, the two confront their deepest wounds and learn what it truly means to love and respect each other. This is a story of self-redemption, rebirth, and a love that both must fight for.
Where to watch
“The Pretend Love” (77 EPS) is available on ShortMax. Checked 2026-09-09.
Ratings & Reviews

Episode 1 might make you go "what IS this lunatic" and bail. He's my favorite short-drama actor and even I hesitated. Please stay with it!! The acting is unreal, the way his eyes go, the way he smiles, each one gets me >_<



















