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

Three years ago, the fun-loving son from a wealthy family, Cha Jin Wook (Sung Hoon) – had a one-night stand with Lee Yoo Mi (Song Ji Eun). At the time, she was a naive young woman who’d never had a boyfriend. Presently, Jin Wook has grown more mature and has reformed his playboy ways. When he’s reunited with Yoo Mi by a twist of fate, he realizes that his feelings for her are deeper than he thought. But has this long-time cad really changed his stripes? And will Yoo Mi ever trust Jin Wook enough to give him the keys to her heart? This 2017 South Korean drama was produced by Kang Chul Woo.

My Secret Romance

iQiyi

Gu Xi Cheng (Luo Zheng), the seemingly cold-as-ice CEO of a successful business firm, wants to “fulfill” the dying wishes of his seriously ill grandmother by getting married. However, he has no intention of actually tying the knot, so instead arranges a contract marriage. But there’s a hitch: his bogus bride has secretly switched places with her twin sister Su Yan Xi (Lin Xin Yi), a carefree beauty vlogger. Unexpectedly, Yan Xi begins to fall for Xi Cheng – and the feeling begins to become mutual. But what will happen if Xi Cheng learns the secret of her true identity? This 2022 Chinese drama was based on a novel by Ming Yue Xi and directed by Chu De Jian.

Time To Fall in Love

🍂 Love in Fall Team 🍂

Channel 3

Nerdy young man Toh (Seng Wichai Saefant) harbors a secret crush on his popular, athletic, and charismatic fellow student, Nuea (Billy Patchanon Ounsa-ard). When Toh captures an impressive photo of Nuea playing basketball, the entire university takes notice, briefly thrusting Toh into the spotlight. This unexpected attention leads Nuea’s sister to hire Toh as a photographer for a family event, drawing the nervous Toh into Nuea’s orbit. As they spend more time together, Toh realizes that his unapproachable crush might not be as unobtainable as he once thought. Could Toh’s wild romantic dreams actually come true? This 2022 Thai BL drama series was directed by Cheewin Thanamin Wongskulphat.

Secret Crush On You

My Creepy Sweet Lover

When architecture student Luna Valeria (Heaven Peralejo) meets legal management student Kalix Jace (Marco Gallo), it's love at first sight – and despite the fact that they go to different universities and study different subjects, they start a relationship. However, the weight of their studies, personal ambitions, and family pressure put substantial pressure on them, and when Luna suspects Kalix is cheating on her, they separate bitterly, but never truly lose their affection for each other. Ten years later, they meet again: Kalix is the new head of the legal department at the company Luna works for, and the reunion forces them to reflect on their past relationship and lingering emotions. Is this the second chance they've hoped for all along? This drama was adapted from the web novel of the same name by Gwy Saludes.

The Rain in España

Wild Skies in España Team

Seoyeon University is rocked by an anonymous online confession post from “M”, sparking campus-wide curiosity. Determined to uncover “M’s” identity, Ma Joo A (Park Hye Soo) teams up with her friends, Cha Min Ho (NCT's Jaehyun), Seo Ji Min (Roh Jeong Eui), and Park Ha Neul (Bae Hyeon Seong). As their journey toward the truth progresses, the morphing relationships and emotions between the four friends become increasingly complex. Based on the web series “Love Playlist,” this 2021 South Korean mystery romance series was directed by Park Jin Wo and Seo Joo Wan.

Dear.M

The "Mysterious M" team

MangoTV

Luo Zhi (Hu Bing Qing) and Sheng Huai Nan (Hu Yi Tian) were childhood friends whose connection faded over time. Now in university, they unexpectedly cross paths again, with Luo Zhi harboring unspoken feelings for Huai Nan that have persisted for fifteen years. During an excursion in Red Canyon Valley, their old friendship is rekindled, and romantic sparks begin to emerge. However, external interference and misunderstandings threaten to derail their budding relationship. As they navigate these challenges, Luo Zhi and Huai Nan must decide whether their reconnection can overcome the obstacles standing in their way. Based on the novel by Ba Yue Chang An, "Unrequited Love" is a 2021 South Korean romantic drama directed by Li Mu Ge.

Unrequited Love

The Unrequited L♥vers

Tu Xiao Ning (Zhang Jia Ning) is a lobby manager at a bank, striving to complete her probationary period. Her parents set her up on a blind date, where she unexpectedly meets her middle school classmate, Ji Yu Heng (Wei Zhe Ming). Later, they run into each other again, and Yu Heng's mother mistakenly assumes they are dating. Motivated by their families' wishes, Xiao Ning and Yu Heng pretend to date and eventually marry. However, Xiao Ning soon discovers that Yu Heng is a manager at the same bank and is now her superior. They must keep their relationship a secret, but will it survive this twist of fate? "You Are My Secret" is a 2024 Chinese romantic drama directed by Jin Xiong Hao, based on the novel "Hiding Marriage at the Office" by Qing An.

You Are My Secret

💼Hush-Shush... Love💘

In her final year of high school, Lee Hong Ju (Kim So Hyun) fell head over heels in love. But this first brush with love ended in heartbreak. Ever since, she has been deeply skeptical when it comes to everything love-related. A decade later, she has become an animation producer when fate reunites her with her former crush, Hu Yeong (Chae Jong Hyeop), in a cafe. He has returned to South Korea from the United States, and is now a 29-year-old financial planner. They are both hit by a wave of emotions. Could a fresh chance at romance be in the cards? Or has too much water passed under the bridge? This 2024 South Korean drama series was based on a webtoon by Nam Ji Eun.

Serendipity's Embrace

🔮Meant to be together Team

Youku

Ding Zhi Tong (Zhuang Da Fei) is beset by financial worries, and has no time for romance. That all changes when cheerful and carefree Gan Yang (Chen Fei Yu) makes a bid for her heart. Eventually, they fall in love, despite their very different backgrounds. When Gan Yang’s family business collapses, he cannot bear to tell Zhi Tong what has happened. So he keeps the truth from her and breaks off their relationship. Fate, however, has other plans for them. A decade later, their respective jobs force them to work together. Zhi Tong is full of anger toward her former lover. But Gan Yang dreams of turning the clock back on their relationship. Can they heal the wounds of the past – and rediscover a romance they once thought would never end? This 2025 series was based on the novel “A Billion Dollar Romance” by Chen Zhi Yao.

Eat Run Love

💖 Heart's Journey 💖 

Hunan TV

Widower Li Hai Chao (Tu Song Yan) takes in two boys from dysfunctional homes, Ling Xiao (Song Wei Long) and He Zi Qiu (Steven Zhang), and raises them along with his daughter Li Jian Jian (Tan Song Yun). The trio effectively grow up as siblings, helping each other and providing support at every step of the way. But as they grow up and graduate from high school, life takes all three in very different directions. But years later, they are all reunited as adults. Will their bond survive as they move on to new phases in their lives? And could any of their tight bonds morph into love? This 2020 Chinese drama series was directed by Ding Zi Guang.

Go Ahead

✨ Together Forever 💖  Team 

Kang Shin Woo (Lee Jung Shin), a 28-year-old mathematics teacher, is haunted by an unrequited love for Han Ji Soo (Lee Yul Eum) from his high school days. When a mysterious incident sends him back in time to his teenage years, he sees an opportunity to win her heart. However, his presence complicates matters by provoking his younger self (Seo Ji Hoon) and creating a unique love triangle where both versions of Shin Woo compete for Ji Soo's affections. Unaware that the two admirers are actually the same person from different timelines, Han Ji Soo finds herself caught between two versions of Shin Woo, each hoping to change their shared romantic past. This is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Min Yeon Hong and Lee Jung Hoon.

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