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Seo Ji Yoon (Lee Young Ae), an art history lecturer, dreams of becoming a full-time professor under her mentor, Min Jung Hak (Choi Jong Hwan). When entrusted with writing a thesis on a historical painting, her world suddenly unravels. Her husband becomes a fugitive, forcing her family out of their home, and a grad student's challenge to the painting's authenticity leads to her being fired and ostracized. Discovering the secret diary of Shin Saimdang (Lee Young Ae), a renowned Korean artist from the Joseon Dynasty, Ji Yoon begins to uncover new insights about Saimdang's life and her relationship with painter Lee Gyeom (Song Seung Heon). With the help of grad student Han Sang Hyun (Yang Se Jong) and her best friend Go Hye Jung (Park Jun Myun), Ji Yoon seeks to restore her reputation and unravel the mystery surrounding the historical painting. This is a 2017 South Korean drama series directed by Yoon Sang Ho.

Saimdang, Light's Diary

In 14th-century Goryeo, loyal and fearless general Choi Young (Lee Min Ho) is tasked by King Gongmin (Ryu Deok Hwan) to find a legendary doctor capable of healing the dying queen. Through a mysterious portal, he travels 700 years into the future, landing in modern-day Seoul. There, he encounters Yoo Eun Soo (Kim Hee Sun), a feisty plastic surgeon who initially believes him to be a delusional cosplayer. Kidnapped and brought back to Goryeo, Eun Soo struggles to adapt to the ancient world and its primitive medical practices, all while facing political intrigue and the dangers of a warring kingdom. As she reluctantly treats the royal family and Choi Young protects her fiercely, an unlikely romance blossoms amidst their desperate attempts to find a way for her to return home.

The Great Doctor

The Faith Team

After a near-death accident, Tae Gong Sil (Kong Hyo Jin) has been plagued by the ability to see ghosts, which constantly torments her. Her only refuge seems to be Jo Joong Won (So Ji Sub), a cold, arrogant, and materialistic CEO of a large shopping mall, whose touch somehow makes the ghosts disappear. Driven by her desperation, Gong Sil clings to Joong Won, who reluctantly agrees to hire her as his secretary in exchange for her help communicating with the spirit of his deceased girlfriend. As they navigate the supernatural world together, solving ghostly mysteries and helping restless spirits, their unusual partnership slowly evolves. Joong Won, initially annoyed by her presence, begins to open his heart to the strange woman, while Gong Sil finds not just protection but also an unexpected connection with the man who brings light back into her life.

Master's Sun

I See Dead People Team 

Dragon TV

Cheng Zhen Zhen (Angelababy), an enthusiastic rookie real estate agent, joins 'Love and Family' agency and is paired with Shao Peng Cheng (Deng Lun), the secretly privileged son of the company's president. Together, they navigate the complex world of home buying and selling, experiencing the emotional depths of their clients' lives while pursuing their own professional dreams. As they learn valuable lessons about life and love, Zhen Zhen and Peng Cheng discover the personal challenges and unexpected connections within the real estate industry. This is a 2019 romantic drama directed by Zhang Si Lin.

My True Friend

True Lovers

The best crime-fighting team is composed of the most unlikely members. Kang Ha Ri (Song Seung Heon), a genius conman from a family of investigators, joins forces with Cha Ah Ryeong (Krystal Jung), an expert driver from an orphanage, Im Byeong Min (Lee Si Eon), a top hacker, and Do Jin Woong (Tae Won Seok), a powerful fighter. United as the Crime Proceeds Redemption Team, they specialize in tracking down and recovering valuable property hidden by criminals through unconventional methods. Their unique skills and diverse backgrounds make them an extraordinary team capable of accomplishing tasks that traditional law enforcement cannot. This is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Go Jae Hyun.

The Player

💸 The Players Team 💸

Zhou Wei Wei (Puff Guo) and Chu Ke Huan (Jasper Liu) both have marriage in mind with their committed partners, but as the time to marry draws near, they unexpectedly develop intense feelings for each other. Despite their initial intentions to maintain a platonic relationship, their growing attraction challenges their commitment to their respective fiancés. Caught between loyalty and unexpected passion, they struggle with the moral dilemma of their emerging emotions. Their connection threatens to unravel their carefully planned lives and relationships, forcing them to confront difficult choices about love, friendship, and personal integrity. This is a 2019 Taiwanese romantic drama directed by Feng Kai, adapted from a novel by Ayamei.

Before We Get Married

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

Yoon So Ah (Shin Se Kyung), a pragmatic neuropsychiatrist, struggles with her family’s ancient duty to serve Ha Baek (Nam Joo Hyuk), a reincarnated water god. As So Ah navigates her demanding medical practice and the burden of this strange legacy, Ha Baek begins to develop feelings for her. However, their relationship faces complications from Hoo Ye (Im Joo Hwan), a CEO who clashes with So Ah over land but falls for her, and Moo Ra (Krystal Jung), a goddess from the Water Kingdom who resents So Ah for capturing Ha Baek's affection. Meanwhile, Bi Ryeom (Gong Myung), a wind god with unspoken feelings for Moo Ra, adds to the tension. Can So Ah and Ha Baek's unusual relationship withstand these celestial rivalries and find a future together? This 2017 South Korean drama was based on the webcomic by Yoon Mi Kyung and was directed by Kim Byung Soo.

The Bride of Habaek

Is it raining yet?

Tencent

In a realm dominated by the formidable Wen clan, Wei Wu Xian (Xiao Zhan) forms an unexpected bond with the righteous Lan Wang Ji (Wang Yi Bo). Their discovery of the Wen clan chief's sinister plot leads them to challenge his schemes, but their efforts result in Wei Wu Xian’s mysterious disappearance, leaving their world in turmoil. Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian returns to a land plagued by mysterious murders and rekindles his alliance with Lan Wang Ji. Together, they must unravel the dark conspiracy behind the killings and confront the shadowy figure orchestrating the chaos. Can they solve the mystery and restore peace, or will the dangers of the past resurface to thwart their quest? This 2019 Chinese drama, based on the hit novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, was directed by Steve Cheng and Chan Ka Lam.

The Untamed

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.

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