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He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years

Short drama · Lantern Alley Pictures · Season 1 · Nov 8, 2026
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Bernice has dated Aldwin for five years. He lied that his family owed $200,000 in debts and worked as a construction laborer. Believing him, Bernice took four jobs, lived frugally and gave him all her $130,600 earnings to pay off his so-called debt.One day, she found clues from livestreamer Olivia and discovered the truth. Aldwin was actually the heir of a wealthy real estate family. He pretended to be poor and cheated on her with Olivia.Bernice posted a video online to expose everything, and the scandal went viral. Aldwin lost his family’s favor and inheritance. Later, he worked at a construction site to beg for forgiveness but was firmly rejected. Olivia got banned and fell into debt. Bernice finally let go of the past and embraced a bright new life.

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50 ep
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Episode 1

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Episode guide

He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years has 50 episodes (ongoing).

About Lantern Alley Pictures

Lantern Alley Pictures makes vertical short dramas built on cliffhangers, revenge and second chances.

Questions about He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years

Where can I watch He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years?

You can watch He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years online on Runotoon, in the web browser on your phone or computer. There is no app to download. Start with Episode 1.

Is He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years free to watch?

The first 7 episodes are free, and you don’t need an account to start. Each of the other episodes unlocks with 15 Coins. A new free account comes with 75 Coins, you can collect free Coins every day, and Runotoon Pass adds Coins every week.

How many episodes does He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years have?

He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years has 50 episodes on Runotoon so far, and new episodes are still coming. Together they run about 55 minutes. The latest episode came out on November 8, 2026.

What is He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years about?

Bernice has dated Aldwin for five years. He lied that his family owed $200,000 in debts and worked as a construction laborer. Believing him, Bernice took four jobs, lived frugally and gave him all her $130,600 earnings to pay off his so-called debt.One day, she found clues from livestreamer Olivia and discovered the truth. Aldwin was actually the heir of a wealthy real estate family. He pretended to be poor and cheated on her with Olivia.Bernice posted a video online to expose everything, and the scandal went viral. Aldwin lost his family’s favor and inheritance. Later, he worked at a construction site to beg for forgiveness but was firmly rejected. Olivia got banned and fell into debt. Bernice finally let go of the past and embraced a bright new life.

Does He Pretended to Be Broke for Five Years have subtitles?

Yes. Its original language is English, and it has subtitles in German, Spanish, Filipino, French, Indonesian, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Thai, and Vietnamese. Some languages may not cover every episode yet.

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