👥 Creators: HAPPYBOOKSTOYOU, SOO / SJ (Art)

📚 Episodes: 64 main story + 2 bonus (66 total)

✅ Status: Completed

🎯 Genre Tags: Josei, Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller, Comedy, Contract Marriage

🕯️ Lifesaving Romance Summary

Lifesaving Romance starts with a premise we all know and love—fake relationship with a cold male lead. But it quickly becomes something else entirely. Eunhong, a struggling actress recently dumped by her long-term boyfriend, accidentally gets entangled with Kang-il, the powerful CEO of LJ Pharmaceuticals.

To avoid a scandal, Kang-il offers her a bizarre solution: pretend to be his French heiress fiancée. Sounds cute, right? It’s not. What follows is a whirlwind of action, conspiracy, corporate secrets, betrayal, and a romantic arc that feels more like a subplot. Romance isn’t the driver here—chaos is.

🎭 What Makes This Manhwa Stand Out?

If you’re into romantic development and slow-burn tension, *Lifesaving Romance* may not give you what you’re looking for. The relationship development is thin, and the characters fall in love so suddenly it’s almost jarring. That said, there’s still a lot to like:

• 💥 The fake dating premise turns into an all-out thriller by chapter 10
• 🌸 Eunhong is one of the most capable and entertaining FLs in this genre
• 🧍‍♂️ The ML is a soft-blushy CEO—a rare treat, but underused
• 🎬 The contract marriage storyline? Evaporates pretty early on
• 📈 The art improves significantly over time—clean and expressive
• 😅 The second ML is chill and knows when to step back. Respect.

There’s a potential side couple too (Eunhong’s secretary and the arrogant intern), but they’re never explored fully. Possibly spin-off material?

🧪 Pacing, Tone, and Chaos

The tone shift in *Lifesaving Romance* is probably its most defining feature. It starts like a romcom, dips into mystery, and finishes as a full-on thriller. The pacing is intense—some would say rushed—and the plot jumps between emotional beats and corporate explosions like it’s trying to fit five K-dramas into one season.

The second half of the series especially feels like it’s been compressed. Romance moments are fleeting and never quite pay off in a satisfying way. Still, if you enjoy unexpected narrative shifts and love strong female leads, this might be your vibe.

🧍‍♀️ Eunhong Carries This Webtoon

Let’s be real—*Eunhong* is the reason to read *Lifesaving Romance*. She’s smart, strategic, and honestly kind of hilarious. In the early episodes, her inner monologues are gold, and her fake heiress act is pure chaos. She doesn’t play victim—she takes charge, even when things spiral beyond her control.

If you’re tired of the usual passive FL trope, Eunhong is a refreshing shift. It’s just a shame her humor fades as the plot piles on more drama. Still, she’s easily the highlight of the series.

💬 Final Thoughts on Lifesaving Romance

It’s not the most polished story. The romance barely develops. The contract marriage plot is dropped. But *Lifesaving Romance* keeps you entertained with wild pacing, corporate danger, and a female lead who doesn’t take BS. It’s not *romantic*—but it’s a ride.

Think of it as a chaotic cousin to your typical office romance. Expect nothing. Enjoy everything.

🎯 Final Rating: 7/10 – boosted by the FL, the art, and the sheer energy of the chaos.