The Cost of Delayed Affection Movies & TV Series

Ethan Lehman owns Unit No. 8 in Shroomville, living off the rent, unaware that his unit is perfect for cultivation. His three tenants—Eve Nicol, Lori Crimson, Dahlia Kemp, and Kylie Crowell—are not ordinary people. Eve, Lori, and Dahlia are former fighters with dark pasts, while Kylie is the daughter of the world's wealthiest tycoon. When Obsidian Corp targets the unit for demolition, Ethan’s life changes forever. His tenants know Ethan is a powerful cultivator—he just doesn’t realize it yet. As they fend off Obsidian Corp, Ethan accidentally defeats their operatives in amusing ways. Kylie then reveals she’s his fiancée and has been secretly observing him. To fight back, Kylie takes Ethan to Azure Sect tournament, where he unexpectedly unleashes his power, winning first place and attracting more attention from Obsidian Corp. Ethan’s father forces him to confront his true strength, and on the day of his wedding to Kylie, the mastermind behind Obsidian Corp challenges him. Ethan awakens his full potential, defeating all enemies and bringing peace, finally starting a happy life with Kylie.

Lucy Loxley is thrust into a novel's world as the villainess, surrounded by her three formidable brothers. Her chaotic first day sees her accidentally throwing up on the charming protagonist, Blake Marsh, and scalding his hands with hot water. Later, in a twist of fate, she encounters the enigmatic Julian Field in an elevator, leading to an unexpected night together. At a subsequent banquet, she discovers Julian is none other than the powerful villainous BOSS!

In her previous life, Stella mistook Isaac for her savior and, out of gratitude, agreed to marry him. Unbeknownst to her, the true hero, Adrian, had lost his memory due to an accident and ended up as her bodyguard, silently protecting her. It wasn't until her final moments that Stella realized the truth: Isaac's heart belonged to her stepsister, Ivy. This ruthless pair not only wove a web of lies but also meticulously plotted against her. Stella passed away with a heart full of resentment. However, fate granted her a second chance...

Reborn warrior queen Victoria, bound to a life-for-love system, must seduce four consorts—a defiant prince, a cunning strategist, a vengeful heir, and her loyal shadow—to survive Your Majesty’s lethal schemes. But as fake affections spark real fire, she rebels against fate: forging rebel merchants into armies, trading empires with commerce, and rewriting the system’s rules. Can a weaponized heart crown her as empire-shaper… or doom her as its martyr?

After a stillbirth, Seraphina Morgan is manipulated into a one-night encounter with Phil Grant, the wealthiest man in Jiggo City. Unexpectedly pregnant, she is taken into Phil's home. As they spend more time together, Phil begins to uncover the truth. Will he continue to treat Seraphina with respect? And how will the heartbroken Seraphina handle this complicated relationship?

"Uncle, let's have a showdown!" When a cheeky little stranger challenges Nick Grant in the restroom, Nick rises to the challenge and outsmarts him. But this unexpected encounter comes with a twist—now the mischievous kid is determined to make Nick his new dad...

His mother fell from a building, his fiancée betrayed me, and in my despair, the world suddenly experienced hyperinflation, with prices skyrocketing by a millionfold. Yet, his wealth remained unaffected, making him the world's richest man.

Theo James’s entire family was massacred 20 years, with him being the only survivor. Saved and taught martial skills by his teacher, Theo became the Heavenly King ruling over Opuland. Three years ago, Theo helped Katie Smith’s family business overcome a crisis when she and her grandfather came to him with the Heavenly Decree. It was prophesied that the woman who came with the decree would be his mate, so Theo approached and married Katie without her knowing his true identity. After some success in her business, Katie wanted a divorce from Theo who was working as a delivery driver. She and Demi Nolan, his ex-fiancée, humiliated Theo in public time and time again. Only at the Red Feast would they find out about Theo’s true identity and regret their past dismissal of him.

After a chance encounter, tycoon Gavin becomes infatuated with recent graduate Faye. However, Faye despises him because her father died due to a business conflict initiated by Gavin. This leads to a tense cat-and-mouse game between the two of them. Ultimately, Gavin forces Faye into marriage, and despite her attempts to push him away, she gradually falls for him...

On her engagement day, she was arrested and imprisoned, with nobody believing her innocence. Five years later, she's released. Living in her fiancé's house like a servant, as he believes she killed her first love. But the truth is far from that.

Rin, the sole heir of the White Nine-Tailed Fox clan, was kidnapped as a child by the Black Nine-Tailed Fox and raised in darkness. On her 20th birthday, she plans to escape—once her fox powers finally awaken. But fate has a cruel twist in store: her destined mate is revealed to be Hyun Dong-joo, the cold and powerful leader of the Black Nine-Tailed Fox. Rin and Hyun Dong-joo resent one another and reject the bond. But just when White Fox leader Baek Do-yoon steps forward and claims Rin as his fated partner, Hyun Dong-joo suddenly declares he will marry her instead. Who will truly be Rin’s fated mate?