Miura Manatsu (Mizuki Itagaki) is a young office worker who finds himself in a quandary: His mother is suffering from ill-health, and he believes that getting married will be a good way to bring some cheer to her – and help her recovery. The only problem is he doesn’t have a girlfriend.

So he downloads a dating app and starts looking for potential partners.

Another of the app’s users is Haruta Ami (Matsui Airi), a woman who has been struggling to get over her ex, and has resolved to dive headlong into a new relationship in order to forget her former flame.

The two meet online and decide to get married in a hastily arranged ceremony, barely knowing anything about one another.

But there’s a hitch: Little did they know, but they are actually workmates. And as they neglected to tell their co-workers that they were getting married, their relationship becomes an awkward secret.

Little by little, they get to know each other – and start to discover that despite the unconventional nature of their marriage, true love might not be completely out of reach after all…

This drama was based on a hit manga series by Fujiwara Emi that debuted in February 2018.

“In-House Marriage Honey” is a 2020 Japanese drama series that was directed by Ryo Morita, Ryohei Shinmiya, and Daisuke Honda.

In-House Marriage Honey

✨The Honeymooners Team✨

KBS2

During the Joseon Dynasty when women were not expected to be smart or allowed to be educated, Kim Yoon Hee (Park Min Young) was both. 

After her father passes away and her brother becomes ill, Yoon Hee disguises herself as a boy and takes on her brother’s identity to get odd jobs and help support her struggling family. When she realizes that there is good money to be made, Yoon Hee begins to take the entrance exams in the place of other students who want to get into the prestigious Sungkyunkwan University. 

During one such test, Yoon Hee is discovered to be perpetrating the illegal activity by the morally upright Lee Sun Joon (Park Yoochun), who threatens to turn her in. 

But believing that Yoon Hee is a boy, Sun Joon encourages her to take the test herself (with her brother’s identity). Both pass the exam and get into the university and become roommates. As Yoon Hee is now enjoying the glories of getting a higher education, she befriends the playboy Goo Yong Ha (Song Joong Ki) and the rebellious Moon Jae Shin (Yoo Ah In) and starts to develop feelings for Sun Joon – all the while trying to keep her true gender a secret from her new friends and the other male students. 

Can she keep up the charade long enough to get the education she desires and keep her emotions at bay? 

“Sungkyunkwan Scandal” is a 2010 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Won Suk and Hwang In Hyuk. It is based on the bestselling novel The Lives of SungKyunKwan Confucian Scholars by Jung Eon Gweol. The series won numerous drama awards, and Park Min Young and Park Yoochun received numerous Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Couple awards.

Sungkyunkwan Scandal

TV Chosun

Kang Eun Bo (Jin Se Yeon) is a woman on a mission. When her twin sister is murdered, she vows to find the killer and bring them to justice.

But during the ultra-conservative Joseon Dynasty era (1392-1910), the only woman with the power to order a manhunt for a murderer is the Queen. So Kang Eun Bo resolves to win the prized royal title so she can one day avenge her sister’s death.

To do so, however, she must first win the heart of Joseon King Yi Kyung (Kim Min Kyu). Yi Kyung grew up in a time of great political unrest, and is less interested in matters of the heart – and more concerned with bringing peace to the realm.

Kang Eun Bo soon discovers that winning the king’s favor will not be easy – the royal court is also inundated with beautiful young women, many of whom hope to wed the king.

But when the king suddenly realizes that he recognizes Kang Eun Bo from a dream, the two begin to form an unlikely bond.

Will Kang Eun Bo ever find her twin’s killer? And could love bloom between the streetwise Kang Eun Bo and the idealistic king?

“Queen: Love and War” is a 2019 Viki Original historical drama series directed by Kim Jung Min.

Queen: Love and War

iQiyi

The daughter of an impoverished family, Xue Wen Xi (Ju Jing Yi) knows all about hardship. Willing to do whatever it takes to help take care of her beloved family, Wen Xi has gone to extreme lengths to make ends meet. Which is why, when an opportunity to take work as a writer presented itself, she willingly took the job; even though doing so meant she had to disguise herself as a boy. The ruse seemed innocent enough, until the day the Prime Minister’s son, Feng Cheng Jun (Song Wei Long) walked into her life.

Impressed by Wen Xi’s work, Feng Cheng Jun sets a plan in motion that leaves Wen Xi no choice but to enroll in the esteemed Yun Shang Academy. As a school that only accepts male students, Wen Xi has no choice but to continue disguising herself as a boy. Taking her brother’s name, Wen Xi, now Wen Bin, spends every moment of her life terrified of having her secret revealed.&nbsp;

Despite her fears, Wen Xi thrives in her scholastic environment. Using her wit, kindness, and charms, Wen Xi earns the respect and friendship of a trio of fellow scholars who, together, become known as the “Yun Shang Quartet”. With faithful friends by her side, and a newfound love growing in her heart, Wen Xi finds the strength to face the hardships that inevitably come her way. But will this newfound strength crumble, once her darkest secrets are revealed?

A heartwarming story of love, family, and friendship, “In A Class of Her Own” is a 2020 historical romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

In A Class of Her Own

📜 Fantastic Scholars 📜

Youku, Mango TV

Growing up as the daughter of a performer, Xiao Wan Zi (Li Geng Xi) spent her entire life on the streets. Always cheerful and incredibly clever, Wan Zi had a knack for grabbing the attention of those passing by, drawing them into watch her father’s impressive performance. Though she never learned to read or write, Wan Zi never wanted for anything, as she possessed all the skills she needed to survive. But none of her street-smarts could prepare her for the encounter that would unexpectedly change her life forever.

Suddenly declared to be a princess, Wan Zi finds herself completely unprepared for the life she is now expected to live. As if trying to adjust to this new life wasn’t enough, Wan Zi soon learns that she’s expected to marry Mei San Shao (Huang Jun Jie), a man who wants nothing to do with her. Vehemently opposed to the marriage, San Shao does everything he can to push Wan Zi away, but despite his best efforts, neither can escape the inevitable marriage. Meanwhile, the king has arranged a marriage for the ninth prince’s daughter, Lu Ying Yao (Sun An Ke), but things go terribly wrong when the bandit Xiao Bao Ye (Ding Jia Wen) mistakes her as his wife.

Trapped in the most unexpected and unlikely marriages, Wan Zi, San Shao, YIng Yao, and Bao Ye all find themselves wondering what to do next. Is love even possible when your marriage starts out as a mistake?

Adapted from the novel, “Wrong Carriage, Right Groom” by Xi Juan, “Truth or Dare” is a 2021 historical romantic comedy drama directed by Wai Hong Chui.

Truth or Dare

As a child, Tian San Qi (Esther Yu) had an insatiably curious nature. Always asking questions, she could never seem to quench her thirst for knowledge. While many tired of her curiosity, there was one older boy who was always willing to humor her. Side-by-side, the two spent many happy days together, but their happiness didn’t last long. Disappearing without a trace, the little boy was suddenly snatched from her life, leaving San Qi with a broken heart and an unwavering determination to find her missing friend.&nbsp;

Years later, San Qi is as determined as ever to find the boy disappeared, taking her heart with him, but the quest hasn’t been easy. Now a forensic doctor, San Qi has spent years honing her skills, hoping they’ll help her find her friend. But so far, her efforts have been completely fruitless. The only bright side to her endless quest is the number of friends she’s made along the way.&nbsp;

With a group of highly skilled friends by her side, San Qi stumbles upon a series of cases that seem closely related to the disappearance of her old friend. As fresh clues begin to reveal themselves, the band of friends uncover a heinous conspiracy that’s been ten years in the making. Have they uncovered the truth too late or is there still a chance for San Qi to find the boy who stole her heart, all those years ago?

Adapted from the novel, “Jin Xin Ji” by Han Xue Fei, “I’ve Fallen For You” is a 2020 romance drama directed by Zhou Tong and Dai Meng Ying.

I've Fallen For You

I've Fallen For You Team

Tencent

It is the sixth century CE and the Qi Kingdom, in what is now Eastern China, is a land at war.

The young teenage prince Pei Yan Zhi (Zhang Ling He), a prodigal young military talent, is sent to ward off a force of invaders. Although he makes a valiant effort, his army is ultimately ambushed and defeated in a decisive battle.

An opportunist foe at the imperial court takes advantage of the situation, forcing Pei Yan Zhi to step down as head of the army – and manages to get a young subservient candidate to take the throne.

Pei Yan Zhi feels he was betrayed. He vows to get to the bottom of the intrigue and goes undercover to investigate, pretending to be a commoner to help him work undetected. On his quest for the truth, he meets a remarkably smart and resourceful young female detective named Su Ci (Chen Yao).

Together, they form a close bond. They team up with two other quick-witted young sleuths and make a joint bid to discover the scale of the scheming that has undermined the Imperial Palace.

“Maiden Holmes” is a 2020 Chinese period drama that was directed by Li Xiao Jiang.

Maiden Holmes

Dear Watson Team

A budding young female volleyball player named Kang Se Ra (Hwang Seun Eon) has an unfortunate incident, resulting in a sudden slump in form that she cannot seem to shake off.

As her woes continue, she ends up coaching a struggling men’s high school volleyball team where Hwang Jae Woong (Song Jae Rim) is the star player.

Despite his skills and sporting prowess, the rest of the team is nowhere near his level – and its win record is abysmal.

But when these two volleyball talents meet, sparks fly on and off the court. Despite Hwang Jae Woong’s sarcastic exterior, Kang Se Ra soon discovers an altogether more tender side of this volleyball ace.

With love in the air, could the team’s results improve? And could Kang Se Ra find her groove again – to return to the top of the volleyball game?

“Thumping Spike” is a 2016 South Korean drama series produced by Kim Jin Young.

Thumping Spike

It could take a fresh perspective to solve the most difficult crime cases. Two genius high school students (Ahn Hyeong Seop and Yoo Sun Ho) discover that their parents have disappeared one day. They turn to a police detective (Kim Nam Joo) for help to finding their parents, only to end up helping the detective solve other tough criminal cases. “Rebel Detectives” is a 2017 South Korean web drama series.

Rebel Detectives

The Rebel 🔎

This is a crime-fighting team that works!

Ok Jin Kyung (Kim Nam Joo) is a detective with the Mirae Police Station. She works hard for justice and will do anything to get the job done. She gets help from two genius high school students, Seol Oh Sung (Ahn Hyeong Seop) and Pyo Han Eum (Yoo Seon Ho), who have been given honorary crime-fighting positions as a profiler and forensic scientist.

But will there be a case that even this expert group can’t crack? “Rebel Detectives 2” is a 2018 South Korean drama series directed by Park Sun Jae. It is the second season to the drama series “Rebel Detectives” (2017).

Rebel Detectives 2

Rebel Detectives Team

In late-Tang Dynasty China, Chu Chu (Su Xiao Tong) is a young woman from a long line of coroners. She dreams of becoming the most prominent coroner in the land – by winning an appointment to the Imperial Palace. But she knows that in order to do so, she must first travel to Chang’an, the Tang capital, to pass an exam and prove her worth. While in the capital, she meets Xiao Jin Yu (Wang Zi Qi), an imperial prince and a budding sleuth.

The two young people realize they can be an asset to one another: Chu Chu’s quick wits can help Xiao Jin Yu solve a number of tricky cases, while she can hope to raise her profile by solving the mysteries they tackle together. When they join forces to get to the bottom of a two-decade-old secret, they realize that solving the case could help them both fulfill their dreams. But their investigations lead them to suspect that there may be untold secrets pertaining to Xiao Jin Yu’s family, while high-ranking civil servants hatch devious schemes – and the duo starts to wonder if their partnership could eventually take a romantic turn…

“The Imperial Coroner” is a 2021 drama series that was based on a novel by Qing Xian Ya Tou and directed by Lou Jian.

The Imperial Coroner

The Imperial Coroners 

Sohu TV

No one can stand working with him but he gets the job done. Qin Ming (Zhang Ruo Yun) is an eccentric medical examiner who has an unusual way of doing things. He goes through a string of assistants who can’t stand to work for him.


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When Ming is given a new assistant with Li Da Bao (Jiao Jun Yan), he figures it’s only a matter of time before she too quits on him. But Da Bao proves herself to be made for the job, unfazed by the gruesome aspects of her work and able to discern the smallest details that help in investigating a crime.


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With Da Bao and police detective Lin Tao (Li Xian) working with him, Ming is able to crack even the most mysterious crime cases with his thorough examinations. Will a case be too difficult for this ace team to handle?


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“Medical Examiner: Dr. Qin” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Xu Ang. It is based on the novel The Eleventh Finger by Qin Ming.


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