Love Catcher

Love Catcher drops a group of ten strangers into a gleaming mansion where everyone is there to find a spark, or at least a prize. But not all housemates are after romance. Some are Money Catchers who pretend to feel a connection for cash. The cast includes five women and five men who pair with different partners, once with everyone, over a five day stretch of games and challenges, followed by two days of dating the person they choose. The aim for the Love Catchers is to uncover real affection while navigating the deception of those who are there for the money. The Money Catchers try to win the $50,000 by convincing others of their sincerity or manipulating the situation.

Created by Jung Min-seok and Park So-jung, Love Catcher released in 2018 as a Korean reality series centered on romance and deception in a shared mansion.

Reception highlights the tension between romance and strategy in a high stakes setting. Critics praise the show's provocative setup for examining trust, desire, and bluffing under pressure, and how money alters the value people place on genuine connection