Tencent TV

Seventeen-year-old high school friends and neighbors Chen Xiao Xi (Shen Yue) and Jiang Chen (Hu Yi Tian) have grown up together. Although they share a close bond, they’re very different: Xiao Xi is easygoing and doesn’t like to study much, while Jiang Chen is known as an A student and is well-liked because of his good looks. Despite their differences, Xiao Xi has a secret crush on her childhood friend, and Jiang Chen pretends he doesn’t notice or care, but his feelings for his neighbor aren’t entirely platonic either. As they begin the transition into adulthood, will they finally have the courage to take their relationship out of the friendzone? This 2017 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “To Our Pure Little Beauty” by Zhao Gang An and was directed by Yang Long.

A Love So Beautiful

Pure Love Team

MBN, Dramax

Lee Yoo Chan (Suho) is the founder and CEO of Next In, a successful IT firm that professionals from all over the country dream of working at. However, Yoo Chan has a strange affliction: he cannot recognize faces, a fact that hinders his ability to trust people. Kim Bo Ra (Ha Yeon Soo), a college student with a remarkable memory, attends a job interview at Next In, where Yoo Chan mocks her and the other applicants remorselessly. But Yoo Chan is forced to eat his words when his firm needs to hire an employee with a photographic memory. Bo Ra takes the job, and slowly draws closer to Yoo Chan. But will his face blindness get in the way of their developing relationship? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Min Doo Shik, based on the hit 2012 Japanese series of the same name.

Rich Man, Poor Woman

Money Can't Buy Love Team

Lee Yeong Joon (Park Seo Joon) is the arrogant hotshot vice president of his family’s company, thanks to the tireless efforts of his incredibly talented secretary, Kim Mi So (Park Min Young). With her by his side for the last nine years, Yeong Joon has been able to appear like the shining star he believes he is. But when Mi So suddenly decides to quit, Yeong Joon quickly realizes just how important she is... and not just to his career. Jealous over his older brother, Lee Seong Yeon’s (Lee Tae Hwan) growing relationship with Mi So, Yeong Joon decides it’s time to get his secretary back, no matter what. Based on the novel of the same name by Jung Kyung Yoon, this 2018 South Korean romantic comedy series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

The Perfect Secretaries Team

HunanTV

Tang Yi Bai (Dylan Xiong), a former champion swimmer wrongfully accused of doping, returns to competitive swimming after a four-year hiatus at South Physical Education College. Competing alongside his best friend Qi Rui Feng (Huang Sheng Chi) against rival Ou Yang Heng (Pang Han Chen), Yi Bai encounters Yun Duo (Tan Song Yun), a rookie sports reporter with a water phobia who coincidentally rents a room in his family home. As they become friends, Yun Duo helps Yi Bai navigate the challenges of proving his innocence and reclaiming his swimming career. This is a 2017 Chinese drama series based on the novel "Lang Hua Yi Duo Duo" by Jiu Xiao Qi.

My Mr. Mermaid

Just Keep Swimming

JTBC

Ten years after a tragic mall collapse that claimed 48 lives, Ha Moon Soo (Won Jin Ah), Lee Gang Doo (Lee Jun Ho), and Seo Joo Won (Lee Ki Woo) – find their paths crossing once again when a new construction project takes place at the site of the disaster. Moon Soo, now a detail-focused builder, works for Joo Won, the architect behind the new construction, while Kang Doo, struggling to make ends meet, takes a job on the site. As they confront old wounds and lingering trauma, can they find healing amid the pain? This 2017 Korean drama was directed by Kim Jin Won.

Just Between Lovers

The Fated Lovers Team

Dragon TV

Tong Nian (Yang Zi) might be a brilliant IT programming student, but when it comes to love, her score is anything but perfect. Having fallen for Hang Shang Yan (Li Xian), one of the best pro gamers in the world, Nian tries everything she can think of to get Shang Yan’s attention. Sadly, no matter how hard she tries, she always ends up failing miserably. Will she ever find a way to catch the eye of a man who never seems to notice anyone? Based on the novel “Stewed Squid with Honey” by Mo Bao Fei Bao, this 2019 Viki Original Chinese romantic comedy series was directed by Li Qing Rong and Xiang Xu Jing.

Go Go Squid!

🍯 Honey Stewed Squid! 🐙 

Once bullied for her looks, Kang Mi Rae (Im Soo Hyang) undergoes a dramatic transformation through plastic surgery, only to face new challenges in college when people ridicule her for altering her appearance. Reconnecting with Do Kyung Suk (Cha Eun Woo), who values inner beauty over appearances, Mi Rae finds herself caught between external judgment and internal growth. As Kyung Suk stands up for her against harsh labels and superficial commentary, Mi Rae starts to reclaim her confidence and realizes that true beauty is about who you are on the inside… and starts to sense that she and Kyung Suk might become more than just friends. This 2018 Korean drama was adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Maenggi Ki and was directed by Choi Sung Bum.

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty

The Beauty Lovers

After several unhappy events at work, Seoul-based cellist Mok Hae Won (Park Min Young) has grown tired of big-city life. She decides to take a break from the hustle and bustle and returns to the small village of Bukhyeon, where she lived for a short time during her high school years, hoping to take some time and unwind. However, she didn’t bank on reuniting with her former classmate and neighbor Im Eun Seop (Seo Kang Joon), who now owns a small, unassuming independent bookstore. Hae Won is drawn to Eun Seop, who lives his life at a slower pace than the people she used to hang out with in the capital. Over time, they begin to feel the pull of attraction. But Eun Seop, too, has deep secret scars. Can they overcome the obstacles they find in their way – and begin a lasting romance? This 2020 South Korean drama, based on the novel of the same name by Lee Do Woo, was directed by Han Ji Seung.

I'll Go to You When the Weather is Nice

The warm-hearted team

iQIYI

Aspiring figure skater student Sang Tian (Chen Yao) promised her family that she would get into the same prestigious university her mother used to attend. Although she has to pass a test to enter, she expects to ace it… until she doesn’t, and panic sets in. In desperation, she disguises herself as a male ice hockey player and tries out for the college team. Unexpectedly, she does well, and the coach asks her to join. However, her former nemesis Wen Bing (Darren Chen) plays for the same team, and things get worse when she has to share a dormitory with him! As she struggles to keep her secret, Sang Tian and Wen Bing strike up a formidable partnership on the ice, leading to the team’s success. Now with a shot at the championship, Sang Tian and Wen Bing face their biggest sporting challenge yet. But will Wen Bing discover her true identity, and what will this mean for their team? This 2020 Chinese drama was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

My Unicorn Girl

Love On Ice ⛸️💖

After an accidental kiss, He Bu Zui (Song Yi Ren) gains wine critic Lu Wei Xun's (Gong Jun) extraordinary tasting abilities, while he loses his sense of taste completely. As they struggle to navigate this strange predicament, the unlikely pair begins to depend on each other and develop romantic feelings. Bu Zui attempts to help Wei Zun maintain his professional reputation while softening his cold exterior. Their journey becomes a delicate balance of professional survival and unexpected emotional connection. This is a 2019 Chinese romantic comedy series produced by Yan Jie.

Instead of Tipsy Why Not Get Drunk

💋 Drunk with kisses 💋

After years of dealing with her disapproving family, violinist Chae Song Ah (Park Eun Bin) finally enrolls at a prestigious music school. However, she’s several years older than her classmates, making it difficult for her to connect with them. That all changes when she overhears a piano piece played by Park Joon Young (Kim Min Jae), a musical prodigy struggling with the weight of heavy expectations. Song Ah and Joon Young strike up a musical partnership, helping each other during practice and eventually bonding on a more personal level. But even though Joon Young and Song Ah clearly like each other, Joon Young can’t quite seem to let go of his long held love for his childhood friend and fellow musician Lee Jung Kyung (Park Ji Hyun). Will Song Ah and Joon Young’s love for music – and each other – be enough to overcome these difficulties?

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