Painful, but Desirable

아파도 하고 싶은 · Apado Hago Sipeun · I Want to Do It, Even If It Hurts

Updated June 2026

Painful, but Desirable is a completed Adaptation, Drama, Full Color manga (2020). Read it online free on XOmanga.

Hayeon has loved her sunbae unrequitedly for a long time. However, he didn't quite see her as a woman. If you want to be technical, she is a junior from the same club and if you want to be a bit more specific, she is a girl from the same workplace. He suddenly declared his need of a partner for a quick and convenient contractual marriage. Hayeon, who couldn't contain the emotions she had held on to for a long time blurted out that she be his partner instead. With her clumsy seduction, she held on to the man’s strong back and pressed her hot lips onto his. It was a provocation from a cheeky junior. Will sunbae* be angry? Or perhaps he will laugh and call me crazy. But the words that came out of his mouth were unexpected. Doyun Cha decides he isn’t looking for "true love." In fact, he wants a fake marriage. One fateful night, Hayeon, who's known him since their college club days, confesses to Doyun that she wants in on his passionless arrangement. The problem is...she has a long-time crush on him! Can she convince him to fall head over heels for her? Or will he catch wind of her hidden intentions?