The Sunday Husband
Read the storyA new marriage contract AU. The hook: A substitute marriage with a mysterious Sunday tradition. Lee Hyukjae steps in as the bride when his sister, Lee Sora mysteriously disappears on her engagement day. He marries ruthless billionaire Lee Donghae in her place, expecting a cold contract union. Donghae, however, enforces a peculiar "Sunday Ritual"—a weekly tradition that starts as obligation but gradually blurs lines between duty and real affection. As episodes unfold, viewers discover Donghae's love for Hyukjae(or perhaps the idea of him) has been quietly carried for years, hidden behind his guarded exterior. The real twist arrives when the original bride returns, forcing everyone to confront who truly belongs in this marriage and what "running to you" really means—literal escape, emotional pursuit, or something deeper. The story avoids over-the-top drama for making each short episode feel intimate and earned. subtle tension: hesitant questions like Donghae's vulnerable "Why did you marry me?" carry real weight, intimate and earned. Sunday ritual starts with a kiss and Donghae gradually requesting for married couple ritual/norm. Hyukjae un consciously falling too. some more details for the characters. • Lee Donghae — The brooding billionaire with a long-harbored secret love. His performance shines in quiet, fragile moments that reveal vulnerability beneath the control. • Lee Hyukjae — The substitute bride (also a patrician) who brings warmth and strength. He navigates the arrangement with quiet resilience, growing from duty to genuine connection. • Lee Sora(the original sister— Her return sparks conflict, bu story uses her thoughtfully to explore sibling bonds rather than pure villainy. • Supporting family