The Unspoken Vow

불가혼 means incompatible. In the prospects of matrimony, it means unmarriageable.

Summary–

Kang Yeon-hong, the noble daughter of Minister Kang, is no longer the cherished young lady she once was, her aristocratic status now a mere facade. One day, she is abducted and sold to the renowned noble, Kwon Gu-yong, in Hanyang, under the condition that she rears a child for the prestigious Kwon family.

Facing a humiliating fate, she attempts to escape, only to be stopped by a man who resembles an old lover, holding her tightly. This was the man who once loved her with his life, the one who supposedly died during the tragic fall of his household.

The man shook his head in annoyance. It seemed like he was disinterested in her petty grievances, clicking his tongue, as if in contempt. His gaze darkened with disdain.

“I don’t know who you think I am, let me make one thing clear.”

He pried her hands away and spoke.

“I’ve never met a woman like you.”

Character Guide

Male Lead: Heo Nan-woo

A guest and a resident at the household of Minister Kang. Despite his lowly social status, he was taken in as a guest and a master of Go due to his innate genius at the game. Having lived a life devoid of desires, he’s met with a fatal crisis when he begins to covet Young Lady Yeon-hong. 

After five years, he is reborn in Hanyang (present-day Seoul) as Kwon Si-gyeong, the eldest son of one of the most prestigious families in the capital. He had confidence that he had completely forgotten his past, but it was mere arrogance. What lingered could be a thirst for revenge or a tangled mix of love and hatred.

Female Lead: Kang Yeon-hong

A cherished noble lady who was raised like a precious gem. Strong-willed and stubborn, she’s always had her way. Having lived a life of luxury, she suddenly finds herself agonising over an intense longing for a lowly household guest — without even realizing it could be love.

At the happiest moment of her life, she loses everything. As she writhes in one hell, another abyss beckons her.

“Hate me all you want. I will never let you go. Never.”

A story of love, hatred, and revenge that transcends social status.

Relatable quotes: “Even a dog doesn’t bite the hand that raised it. How much more so should a person repay kindness?”