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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 ⛈

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

Mo Lian Cheng (Xing Zhao Lin), the 8th Prince, remains deeply in love with Qu Xiao Tan (Liang Jie), who has lost all memories of their past relationship. Determined to rekindle their connection, Mo Lian Cheng must find a way to make Qu Xiao Tan fall in love with him again. Their complicated journey challenges the boundaries of memory, love, and destiny. This is a 2018 Chinese romantic drama series, a sequel to the original "The Eternal Love" (2017), which was based on the novel "Hilarious Pampered Consort: Lord I Will Wait for Your Divorce" by Fan Que.

The Eternal Love 2

U're My Fate 

V LIVE, Naver TV, YouTube, Facebook

Kim Yeon Do (Lee Eun Jae) is a diligent high school student in an unexpected relationship with Ji Hyun Ho (Kang Yul), one of the school's most popular boys. Their seemingly stable romance is challenged when baseball ace Choi Seung Hyun (Lee Jung Joon) arrives and develops feelings for Yeon Do. Ji Hyun Ho becomes suspicious that Yeon Do might reciprocate Seung Hyun's interest, potentially sparking a complicated love triangle. As romantic tensions unfold among their classmates, the potential for romantic complications grows. Based on a 2016 mobile game and serving as a sequel to the 2019 "Best Mistake" series, this is a 2020 South Korean drama series written by Yoon Shi So.

Best Mistake 2

The Misteak 🥩 Team

Kim Yeon Do (Lee Eun Jae) is a high school student desperate to discourage a persistent admirer by posting a picture of Ji Hyun Ho (Kang Yul), a popular and wild schoolmate. Her impulsive social media post unexpectedly draws her closer to Ji Hyun Ho, creating tension when her best friend also develops feelings for him. As their unexpected connection unfolds, Yeon Do navigates the complicated dynamics of high school relationships and personal boundaries. This drama, based on a 2016 mobile story game of the same name, explores the unpredictable nature of teenage emotions and social interactions. "Best Mistake" is a 2019 South Korean drama series that delves into the complexities of young love and friendship.

Best Mistake

Best Mistake Team

In the late 1980s Seoul, five childhood friends from the Ssangmundong neighborhood navigate their challenging teen years together. Seong Deok Seon (Lee Hye Ri) struggles with her low school ranking, Kim Jeong Hwan (Ryu Jun Yeol) is soccer-obsessed, Seong Seon Woo (Ko Gyung Pyo) is the perfect student, Ryoo Dong Ryong (Lee Dong Hwi) is a knowledgeable geek, and Choi Taek (Park Bo Gum) is a genius baduk player who dropped out of school. As they support each other through various misadventures, they form unbreakable bonds that will shape their future lives. Their shared experiences and friendship become a testament to the power of youth and community during a transformative era in South Korean history. This is a 2015 South Korean nostalgic drama series directed by Shin Won Ho, the third installment in the "Reply" drama series.

Reply 1988

The Lucky Eights Team

Bong Sang Pil (Lee Joon Gi), a former gangster turned lawyer, seeks revenge for his mother's tragic death by targeting powerful individuals who believe they are above the law. Using his street skills and legal expertise, he builds an impressive winning record. Ha Jae Yi (Seo Yea Ji), a principled lawyer whose license was suspended after hitting a judge during an unjust trial, joins Sang Pil's team to pay off her father's debts. Together, they take on a high-stakes case involving Cha Moon Sook (Lee Hye Young), a senior judge, and An Oh Ju (Choi Min Soo), a former gangster turned corporate CEO. As they challenge the most powerful figures in the city, Sang Pil and Jae Yi must navigate a dangerous legal and personal battle. This is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jin Min.

Lawless Lawyer

Graphic designer Sol Ah (Shin Ye Eun)’s love-hate relationship with cats takes an unexpected turn when she ends up taking care of her crush’s girlfriend’s cat Sergei! However, Sergei is no ordinary cat – he can turn into a human, newly-named Hong Jo (Kim Myung Soo). Sol Ah, mistaking Hong Jo for her landlord’s son, continues to live with him, not knowing about Hong Jo’s double life as her cat. Things get complicated when Hong Jo starts to fall for Sol Ah – is there any way this relationship could work? Based on a webtoon by Go A Ra, this 2020 South Korean drama series was was directed by Ji Byung Hyun.

Meow, the Secret Boy

The Purrrrr-fect Team

Tencent

Cong Rong (Xing Fei) dreams of becoming a lawyer. Defying her mother's wishes, she secretly rents a place near home to start a legal internship. Her first case reunites her with childhood friend Wen Shao Qing (Tang Xiao Tian), who is also her new neighbor and landlord. As they spend more time together, tensions rise, blending professional challenges with personal emotions. Will this unexpected reunion jeopardize her legal ambitions, or could it help fulfill them? And might their rekindled connection ignite a lasting romance? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Dong Ben Xi Gu and was directed by Yang Long.

My Little Happiness

👩‍❤️‍👨 Happily Ever After 🩺

Oh Yeon Joo (Han Hyo Joo) is searching for her missing webtoon-writing father when she is sucked into the strange world of her father’s comic creation. In this dimension, she comes face-to-face with Kang Cheol (Lee Jong Suk), an Olympic gold medal winner and self-made millionaire… and the main character in her father’s unfinished masterpiece “W.” Yeon Joo soon discovers that she can only escape from this bizarre universe by winning the feelings of Cheol. Will she ever return to the “real” world – and find love on the way? This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jung Dae Yoon.

Cassiopeia

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.

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