Drama about (young) adults juggling their careers, love lives, families and friends

20s - 30s

JTBC

The Third Charm follows the tumultuous love story of On Joon Yeong (Seo Kang Joon), an intelligent and shy university student, and Lee Yeong Jae (Esom), an optimistic 20-year-old assistant hairdresser. Their relationship unfolds over 12 years, marked by multiple encounters and a complex dynamic that challenges their understanding of love. As they navigate through different stages of life, from college to their early thirties, Joon Yeong and Yeong Jae experience an on-again, off-again relationship that tests their compatibility and emotional connection. Their contrasting personalities - his reserved nature and her outgoing spirit - create both tension and attraction, making their journey unpredictable and compelling. Will their third encounter finally be the charm that brings them together, or will their differences continue to keep them apart? This 2018 South Korean romantic drama explores the complexities of love and personal growth across different life stages.

The Third Charm

Bae Ta Mi (Im Soo Jung), a brilliant tech director at search engine platform Unicon, sees her career crash after being betrayed by her mentor, Song Ga Gyeong (Jeon Hye Jin). Desperate to repair her reputation, she joins rival company Baro, although their director Cha Hyeon (Lee Da Hee) often comes across as a contrarian. As she navigates corporate politics and romantic interest from Park Morgan (Jang Ki Yong), a talented video game music composer, Ta Mi must determine if she can balance the thrill of revenge with the complexities of love. This 2019 South Korean drama was directed by Jung Ji Hyun and Kwon Young Il.

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Team Connected

MBN, Dramax

Mo Seok Hui (Im Soo Hyang), the sole heiress of MC Group, returns to South Korea, haunted by her mother's mysterious death years ago. She encounters Heo Yoon Do (Lee Jang Woo), a lawyer hired by her family's company to manage crisis situations. Despite their different backgrounds, they form an unlikely partnership to investigate the truth behind her mother's death. As they dig deeper into the family's secrets, their professional relationship begins to evolve into something more personal. Their investigation threatens to unravel the carefully concealed mysteries of the powerful Mo family and the MC Group. This is a 2019 South Korean drama series directed by Han Chul Soo.

Graceful Family

The Graceful Secret Team

Cha Soo Hyeon (Song Hye Kyo), the daughter of a powerful politician, was forced into a loveless arranged marriage by her family after graduating from university. After an unhappy divorce, she decides to travel abroad to find herself. During her journey, she meets Kim Jin Hyeok (Park Bo Gum), a free-spirited drifter working part-time jobs to fund his adventures. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they form a close bond that blossoms into a romantic attraction. Can their love overcome societal pressures and personal struggles? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Park Shin Woo.

Encounter

🌈 My Rainbow, After A Storm ⛈

SETTV, TTV

In this compelling drama, three professional women in their 30s navigate the complexities of personal happiness beyond their successful careers. Zhou Kai Ting (Aviis Zhong), the youngest vice president at Ai U Web, unexpectedly connects with Su Can (Ben Wu), a café barista, helping him uncover hidden talents while resolving a work crisis. Ma Li Sha (Ada Pa), the company's General Manager, is a single mother who has become disillusioned with love, while Wang Qing Qing (Zhu Zhi Ying) has always seemed to have a perfect life. As these women confront their relationship challenges, marriage issues, and family struggles, they must discover how to balance their professional achievements with personal fulfillment. This is a 2018 Taiwanese drama series exploring the intricate lives of modern professional women.

Iron Ladies

♞ Candle Knights ♘

Miss Hammurabi follows the contrasting journeys of two judges in the 44th Civil Affairs Department at the Seoul Central District. Park Cha Oh Reum (Go Ara) is a newly appointed, empathetic judge who is always passionate about fighting injustice, while Im Ba Reun (Kim Myung Soo) is a rigid, principled colleague committed to creating an equal court system. Their differing approaches to judicial work create tension and challenge each other's perspectives on law and human compassion. Together, they must navigate complex legal cases while exploring the intricacies of judicial decision-making and their own personal growth within the court system. This is a 2018 South Korean legal drama directed by Kwak Jung Hwan.

Miss Hammurabi

The Don't Judge Me Team! 

No Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook) is a successful public prosecutor whose life changes suddenly after intern Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun) joins his team. The duo becomes close, but things get chaotic when Bong Hee is wrongly accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend. Ji Wook pulls out all the stops to help Bong Hee – jeopardizing his stellar career in the process. Ji Wook and Bong Hee realize that the only way out of this mess for both of them is to track down the real killer. But will they close the net in time? And could they find love together as they hunt this cunning criminal?

Suspicious Partner

The Suspicious Team

SETTV

Du Kai Qi (Puff Guo), an independent sous chef passionate about comics and fine dining at Figaro Cuisine, clashes with her new neighbor Fu Zi Jie (Jasper Liu) over petty issues. When Zi Jie joins the restaurant staff, Kai Qi initially dismisses him as a lowly intern, unaware that he is a classically trained chef who has returned from France and whose father owns the restaurant. As tensions rise and misunderstandings persist, the two must navigate their professional and personal dynamics while facing challenges from the mysterious "Chef Louis". This is a 2014 Taiwanese drama series exploring workplace relationships and culinary passion.

Love Myself or You

Figaro Cuisine Squad

Go Hye Rim (Han Ye Seul), a sharp-witted cafe owner, works as an adviser to psychotherapist Choi Soo Hyun (Sung Joon), unaware that he is conducting a secret experiment about the "ideal type of man" with help from his half-brother Choi Seung Chan (Jung Jin Woon) and clinic employee Won Ji Ho (Lee Joo Hyung). Simultaneously, Hye Rim is being paid by a mysterious client to obtain Soo Hyun's valuable experiment files. As their complex game of cat and mouse unfolds, the boundaries between professional research and personal manipulation become increasingly blurred. The tension rises as both Hye Rim and Soo Hyun try to outmaneuver each other, each harboring hidden agendas and motivations. This is a 2016 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Yoon Cheol.

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