Promised at Birth
★ 4.4What it's about
Two powerful families arranged their marriage before either was born. Neither wanted it. Both are about to discover they were wrong to resist it.
Like most ceo romance series in the short-drama format, Promised at Birth is built around the one-minute cliffhanger. Each of the 80 episodes lands on a turn, a reveal, or a confrontation designed to make you tap unlock just one more time. The first 6 episodes are free, and they're paced to hook you before the paywall kicks in.
It lives on DramaBox. The series is complete, so what you see is what you pay for.
Based on a 4.4 / 5 viewer rating, $15 to finish on coins, and 6 free episodes to sample before paying anything.
Pros
- ✓Full season available — no waiting for new episodes
- ✓Tightly paced — most episodes land a real cliffhanger
Cons
- ✗Genre tropes are familiar — no major reinventions
Cost breakdown
| Free episodes | 6 of 80 |
| Locked episodes | 74 |
| Cost per locked episode (coins) | ~$0.20 |
| Total to finish on coins | ~$15 |
| Total watch time | 1.3–2.7 hours |
Coin prices are estimates based on the cheapest current pack on the host app. Subscribing is usually cheaper if you watch more than ~10–15 episodes a week. Try the cost calculator →
Tropes & themes you'll see
Where to watch
First 6 episodes free · $15 to finish in coins · subscription available
Frequently asked
How many episodes does Promised at Birth have?▾
Promised at Birth has 80 episodes. Each episode runs roughly 1–2 minutes, for a total watch time of about 1.3–2.7 hours.
Is Promised at Birth free to watch?▾
The first 6 episodes are free. After that you either buy coins to unlock individual episodes or subscribe for unlimited access. Finishing the full series via coins costs approximately $15.
What app is Promised at Birth on?▾
Promised at Birth streams on DramaBox. You can watch on iOS, Android, or via the app's web player where available.
Is Promised at Birth worth watching?▾
Our verdict: Good if you love the genre. With a 4.4 / 5 viewer rating, it's a solid pick if you enjoy the genre.
Is it cheaper to buy coins or subscribe?▾
If you only plan to watch Promised at Birth and nothing else, coins (~$15) are usually fine. If you'll watch more than one full series in a month, an annual subscription on the host app is almost always cheaper per episode.
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