We just love it when a secret crush turns into true love! That’s why we’ve put together this fantastic collection of dramas and movies, featuring some of our favorite secret crushes!

Secret Crush on You

Choi Se Hoon (Jung Il Woo) is the head of G.Choi, a chart-topping K-pop entertainment agency with a top-billing roster of star acts.

Many think he is blessed with the Midas touch, and he too believes he can make a star out of just about anyone he chooses to. He is rich and successful – but also aloof, arrogant, and conceited.

One day, he meets a very unusual individual, Lee Yi Ryung (Jin Se Yeon), an innocent and naïve young woman from a humble and conservative countryside family. In almost every way, she is his polar opposite: shy, not brash, and humble, not self-important.

He decides to recruit her to become G.Choi’s latest star, but is shocked to discover that she expresses no interest in becoming a K-pop singer.

Things get even more complicated when he starts to fall for her – and discovers that winning this young woman’s heart is much harder than manufacturing K-pop success! Can Choi Se Hoo change his ways – and win her heart?

“High-End Crush” is a 2015 South Korean-Chinese drama series directed by Ji Young Soo.

High-End Crush

♡ Crush Team ♡

WOWOW

In middle school, Yoshioka Futaba (Deguchi Natsuki) fell in love with her tender-spirited classmate Tanaka Kou (Sakurai Kaito). For a while, they were inseparable, enjoying the thrills of first love. But this happiness-filled relationship was not to last. One day, Tanaka Kou was gone, and Yoshioka Futaba was left alone, nursing her broken heart.

Three years later, Yoshioka Futaba is approaching the end of her high school days when Kou unexpectedly transfers to her class. Things have changed, however. Kou’s surname is now Mabuchi. And his personality has totally changed – the kind boy she once loved now has a hard, frosty exterior. Over time, Yoshioka Futaba starts to piece together what happened to Kou to change him so in their time apart. But could they rekindle the flames of love? Or will further disappointment ensue?

This drama was based on a hit manga series of the same name by Io Sakisaka. Its sequel is named “AO HARU RIDE 2.”

“AO HARU RIDE” is a 2023 Japanese drama series that was directed by Kimura Mahito.

AO HARU RIDE

The Blue Spring Ride Team

Yoshioka Futaba (Deguchi Natsuki) was once a middle school student who fell for her warm-hearted classmate Tanaka Kou (Sakurai Kaito). But young love proved to be cruel, and the duo was separated due to circumstances beyond their control – with Kou moving to Nagasaki. Fate reunited them in high school, however. As her school days are about to draw to an end, Kou transferred to her class. But the Kou she once knew changed – adopting an unfamiliar surname and an unexpectedly cold and aloof personality.

Now, with the end of their academic year in sight, Yoshioka Futaba and Kou begin to draw closer to one another again. But things get complicated when she learns that a classmate (originally from Nagasaki) also had her heart broken by Kou during her middle school days. Is a love triangle in the cards for them, or could other classmates confuse the situation yet further? And will Yoshioka Futaba and Kou’s reunion lead them to love...or fresh heartache?

This drama is based on “AO HARU RIDE,” a popular manga series written and illustrated by Io Sakisaka.

“AO HARU RIDE 2” is a 2024 Japanese drama series that was directed by Kimura Masato.

AO HARU RIDE 2

Campus life at Seoyeon University has always been relatively peaceful, but when an anonymous post pops up on the school’s online community, the entire campus is flipped upside down. Posted by a mysterious individual, known only as “M”, the entire school is abuzz with curiosity and excitement. Determined to uncover the identity of the mysterious “M”, students all across the campus set out to uncover the truth. But the task will prove to be anything but easy.

Second year student in the Business Administration Department, Ma Joo A (Park Hye Soo), has taken a keen interest in uncovering the identity of “M”. While she has no interest in pursuing either her own dreams, nor any sort of romantic relationship, she does have a strong desire to solve the school’s current mystery. Alongside her is Cha Min Ho (Jaehyun (NCT)), a second year student in the Computer Science Department, and Joo A’s oldest friend. Together with Economics major, Seo Ji Min (Noh Jung Ui), and Business Administration major, Park Ha Neul (Bae Hyeon Seong), the four are determined to discover “M”’s true identity and bring an end to this mystery, once and for all.

As their journey towards the truth progresses, the four friends find themselves in an ever-changing tangle of morphing relationships and budding romances. With emotions high and hearts aflutter, uncovering the identity of “M” has never been more complicated. Will the friends be able to solve this mystery or will “M”’s true identity remain hidden forever?

Based on the web series, “Love Playlist”, “Dear.M” is a 2021 mystery romance drama directed by Park Jin Woo and Seo Joo Wan.

Dear.M

The "Mysterious M" team

Channel 3

Toh (Seng Wichai Saefant) is a timid college student who is majoring in Visual Arts. He belongs to a small group of social misfits. And he also has a huge crush on an Engineering major named Nuea (Billy Patchanon Ounsa-ard). Nuea is everything Toh isn’t. He is enormously popular, athletic, outgoing, and confident, and also comes from a wealthy family. Toh is utterly smitten with Nuea, and spends his time watching the man he loves from afar, never daring to pluck up enough courage to actually speak to him.

But fate deals Toh an unexpected card one day. At a college basketball game that Nuea is playing in, Toh takes a photo of his idol. And when the rest of the college sees this incredible picture, Toh is momentarily catapulted into the public eye – to the extent that Nuea’s sister decides to hire Toh as a photographer for a family event. This brings Toh into Nuea’s world. And as they begin to spend more time together, Toh begins to wonder if Nuea might just like him…

“Secret Crush on You” is a 2022 Thai BL drama series that was directed by Cheewin Thanamin Wongskulphat.

Secret Crush On You

My Creepy Sweet Lover

Hunan TV

University freshman Xia Miao Miao (Zhao Jin Mai) is a real fish out of water in her new campus settings. Quiet and awkward, she finds socializing difficult and keeps her head down.
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But on one emotional day, she opens up to a group of classmates who eventually decide to take her under their wing. Xia Miao Miao’s new friends convince her to join the university drama club – where the dashing Liang You Nian (Lai Kuanlin, formerly of K-pop group Wanna One) is the star performer.
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Smitten with Liang You Nian’s charms, Xia Miao Miao resolves to change everything about herself in order to win his attention. As she does so, she discovers much about who she really is – and learns a new appreciation for Liang You Nian, the object of her affections.
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Will Xia Miao Miao eventually become as popular as Liang You Nian? And can he learn to love his quirky new admirer?
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This series is based on the hit Thai film “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (2010).
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“A Little Thing Called First Love” is a 2019 Chinese drama directed by Qi Xiao Hui.

A Little Thing Called First Love

The Crazy Little Team 💕

TVING

Seo Hee Soo (Han Ji Hyo) might not be the most popular girl on campus but that fact has never really bothered her. With dreams of becoming an accomplished lyricist, Hee Soo has more important things to worry about than her popularity. Still, she has to admit that not being popular does have its fair share of drawbacks, particularly when it comes to finding a guy. Having never had a boyfriend before, Hee Soo would very much like to change that. The problem is, she has no idea how.

With zero experience with guys and self-esteem so low it’s almost non-existent, Hee Soo doesn’t see herself finding a guy anytime soon. But all of that changes when she happens upon a magical notebook that claims to have the power to make anyone fall in love with someone for a month. Unable to resist the temptation, Hee Soo gives the notebook a try, a fact that horrifies her best friend, Jung Shi Ho (Doyoung), once he discovers the truth.

Unable to ignore Hee Soo’s sudden popularity with the guys, her co-worker, Park Se Jin (Kwon Ah Reum) is curious to know her secrets. With guys now lining up for her, will Hee Soo be able to handle the inevitable complications of juggling so many suitors, all while keeping the truth a secret from prying eyes?

A lighthearted romance with a magical twist, “Dear X Who Doesn’t Love Me” is a 2022 South Korean romance drama directed by Goh Jae Hong.

Dear X Who Doesn't Love Me

The Magical Notebook Team

Seven years ago, Ruan Liu Zheng (Wang Chu Ran) was married to Ning Zhi Qian (Peng Guan Ying). She was a shy, reticent young woman who was emotionally fragile. Ning Zhi Qian was her opposite. The latter was cruel, and, eventually, the marriage broke apart, leaving Ruan Liu Zheng devastated. She moved away and tried her best to forget all about him. Now, she has trained as a medic. She has discovered that she has a talent for her chosen career path. And she has taken up an offer to work as a junior neurosurgeon at Bei Ya Hospital, back in her hometown.

She accepts the job – but is stunned to find Ning Zhi Qian working as the hospital’s senior neurosurgeon. Still feeling guilt at the way he once treated her, he attempts to right past wrongs by volunteering to become Ruan Liu Zheng’s mentor. But he soon discovers that her personality has hardened in the past seven years – and that she is no longer the timid young woman he once knew. The two clash. But when their work takes them to Africa, Ning Zhi Qian is injured – and the only one who can save him is Ruan Liu Zheng. Could love strike twice for this once-close pair of talented medics?

“Have a Crush on You” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Yang Yang.

Have a Crush On You

😍Love Medicine Team💊

TV Asahi

Maruya Kosuke (Yamada Ryosuke) is a 29-year-old man who has lived a charmed life. He is a much-loved and very successful member of staff who works in the sales department of a major beer manufacturer. He is blessed with good looks and a “cuteness” that has always brought him enormous popularity with women. In fact, he is so charming that women often make the first move – confessing their feelings to him almost as if they can’t help themselves. But an unexpected incident takes place one day, leading him to a terrible realization: His “cuteness” – just like beer – has an expiry date. One day, he will be just another man, without the magnetic charm he has always taken for granted!

While this is happening to Maruya Kosuke, the sales department gets a new member: A 26-year-old member of the research and development team named Izumi Sanada (Yoshine Kyoko) is transferred to Maruya Kosuke’s team. Izumi Sanada dislikes being around other people to the point of being outright antisocial. She seems emotionless when she has to interact with other people. But her almost robotic mannerisms and dislike of people come from her past experiences – which have left her with a hidden inferiority complex. Could the sparks of romance fly when Maruya Kosuke and his soon-to-expire “cuteness” crosses paths with this seemingly emotionless young woman?

“My Cuteness Is About to Expire!?” is a 2022 Japanese drama series that was directed by Takehiko Shinjo.

My Cuteness Is About to Expire!?

 🐰Super 🎠 Cute 🐹 Team

Fuji TV

As high school students, Tsumugi Aoba (Haruna Kawaguchi) and So Sakura (Ren Meguro) shared a keen interest in music. With their interests so similarly aligned, it was only natural for a friendship to blossom between them. Over time, that friendship developed into something deeper, a relationship that might have come to last a lifetime, if not for So’s sudden change of heart.

Calling their relationship off without any warning or reason, So not only broke Tsumugi’s heart, but his immediate disappearance afterward left her completely crushed. Eight years later, Tsumugi may occasionally wonder what happened to So but has, in all other ways, moved on with her life. Now living in Tokyo, Tsumugi works part-time at a large music store where she is free to completely immerse herself in the music she loves so dearly. Perfectly happy with her life, Tsumugi might have eventually forgotten about So completely, if fate hadn’t decided their paths needed to cross once again.

Noticing So at work one day, Tsumugi musters up the courage to approach him, only to find that in the eight years since they last spoke, he has almost completely lost his hearing. With sparks of their old flame beginning to reignite within her heart, will Tsumugi find a way to solidify her place in So’s now-silent world?

A story of fate and second chances, “Silent” is a 2022 Japanese romance drama directed by Hiroki Kazama.

Silent

The Sound of Love Team

Cha Jin Wook (Sung Hoon) is the son of a wealthy, business-owning family. He leads a carefree life, pursuing short-term love and hedonism, but things are set to change when he meets Lee Yoo Mi (Song Ji Eun – formerly of K-pop group Secret). Yoo Mi has never had a boyfriend before, and at first, Jin Wook thinks of her as little more than his latest conquest. They have a one-night stand.

However, when fate brings them together again three years later, he finds that his feelings for Yoo Mi have become more complicated.

Since she last saw him, Jin Wook has developed a sense of responsibility, and now works for the family business. Will love conquer all, or will old habits die hard for playboy Jin Wook and love-shy Yoo Mi?

“My Secret Romance” is a 2017 Korean drama produced by Kang Chul Woo.

My Secret Romance

Jiangsu TV, iQiyi

Ai Qing (Li Yi Tong) – also known by her gaming handle Appledog – is one of the top robot combat players in the land. A model professional, smart, and friendly, she has no shortage of fans. And chief among them is Wu Bai (Hu Yi Tian) – also known as DT.

Under Ai Qing’s tutelage, Wu Bai developed a keen passion for robot war contests and gaming, eventually becoming a star performer in his own right.

Now he has risen to become the robot combat scene’s biggest rising star, captaining a promising team new team named Pirate, which threatens to outshine even Ai Qing’s powerful Appledog team.

Despite their professional rivalry, the duo has remained close – and their feelings for one another keep growing, with romance also possibly in the cards.

But the ultimate challenge will come at the annual Robot Combat Competition, where teams Pirate, Appledog, and more duke it out for a much-prized trophy!

This drama was based on a novel by Mo Bao Fei Bao, and sees the two main characters reprise roles they played in the drama series “Go Go Squid!”

“Go Go Squid 2: Dt, Appledog's Time” is a 2021 drama series that was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

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