Genre: Romance, Fluff, Drama-Angst, Mature
Winter, the daughter of a wealthy CEO, is an IT girl who lives in her own world-carefree, playful, and often scolded by her father for not taking work seriously. Jaemin, a simple, quiet, and intelligent young man, serves as her father's personal secretary. Entrusted with keeping an eye on Winter's every move at the office, he finds himself drawn to her despite the professional boundaries.
At first, their dynamic is straightforward-rich, carefree girl versus responsible, dependable secretary-but gradually, a deeper, more passionate connection develops. Amid secret glances, hidden touches, and stolen moments, their feelings grow stronger, even as her father's disapproval and societal expectations threaten to keep them apart.
Chained Hearts is a story of two hearts navigating desire, love, and the delicate line between duty and temptation.
Princess Althea Maeble is known for her gentle heart and unwavering desire to please those around her. Raised in a kingdom that values kindness and compassion, she's spent her life making others happy, even at the cost of her own desires. But when an arranged marriage is announced between her and Prince Jaeyun Sim, the coldest and most ruthless ruler in the land, her world is turned upside down.
Jaeyun's reputation is one of cruelty and detachment. Known for his icy demeanor and harsh rule, he cares little for the needs of others, his heart seemingly hardened by years of sorrow and duty. Forced into this marriage to unite their kingdoms, Althea finds herself caught between her desire to break through Jaeyun's impenetrable walls and the suffocating reality of a relationship built on obligation, not love.
As Althea struggles to balance her gentle nature with the harsh realities of her new life, she must decide: can her kindness melt Jaeyun's frozen heart, or will she lose herself in the process of trying?