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As a computer programming ace, Li Xun (Chen Fei Yu) tends to see life as a computer program. Aloof to life, he also sees love as an emotion that's beyond his understanding. But his world unexpectedly changes when he meets Zhu Yun (Zhang Jing Yi), an innocent and grounded lady that only sees Li Xun as a troublemaker. Despite their differences, the two are drawn to each other and sweet romance begins to blossom, until a life-altering incident threatens to tear them apart forever. Adapted from the novel by Twentine, which also spawned the hit animated series of the same name, this 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Liu Chun Chieh and Ma Wei Wei.

Lighter and Princess

Princess and King 👑

KBS02

Lee Young Oh (Jang Hyuk) is a genius neurosurgeon, but he has a terrible bedside manner due to his inability to empathize with others. Upon his return from studying abroad, he joins Hyunsung Medical Center, where his father runs the cardio-cerebrovascular center. On his very first day, he meets rookie traffic police officer Gye Jin Sung (Park So Dam), who accompanied the victim of a car crash. Strangely, patients at the hospital begin to die under peculiar circumstances, and Young Oh wants to figure out why. Using his impeccable skills of observation and deduction alongside Ji Sung’s help, Young Oh begins to unravel the hospital’s mysteries, while also learning more about himself.

A Beautiful Mind

The Doctor Frankenstein Team

Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin) works as an assistant manager at a large corporate catering company. But there’s another Oh Hae Young (Jun Hye Bin) who has caused identity mix-ups and grief for Hae Young her entire life, as the two went to the same schools and now even work for the same company. Even worse, the “other” Oh Hae Young was known to be prettier, smarter and more popular. But when Park Do Kyung (Eric Mun), a sound director with a newfound ability to see into the future, enters the scene, he inadvertently becomes the link between the two women. As he grapples with his powers and the intertwining fates of both Oh Hae Youngs, he must navigate his growing feelings for one while understanding the impact of his visions on their lives. This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Song Hyun Wook.

Another Miss Oh

The Double Trouble Team 

Nam Sae Hee (Lee Min Ki), a socially awkward IT employee in his early 30s, has exhausted his savings buying a house, leaving him financially strained. Yoon Ji Ho (Jung So Min), a struggling writer in her 30s, finds herself homeless and struggling to make ends meet. When Ji Ho becomes a tenant in Sae Hee's house, their unexpected living arrangement sets the stage for a unique relationship. As they navigate their personal, familial, and financial challenges together, they begin to discover unexpected connections and support in each other's lives. Their journey raises questions about love, survival, and personal growth in difficult economic circumstances. This is a 2017 South Korean drama series directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Because This Is My First Life

The Scrimp & Scrape Team

Hong Seol (Kim Go Eun) hasn’t had the easiest life – although she’s a hardworking and dedicated student, she was forced to take an extended break from her studies to help alleviate her family’s financial situation. She appears to have a stroke of luck when she receives a scholarship for a year’s worth of college tuition, but it was meant for another student: upperclassman Yoo Jung (Park Hae Jin), the heir to a family-owned multinational corporation. While he's athletic and attractive, he's secretly insecure and often vindictive towards those he dislikes. Yoo Jung often finds himself at odds with Hong Seol, but also seems to find her attractive. Things escalate when Yoo Jung’s estranged childhood friend In Ho (Seo Kang Joon) comes back to town – and also falls for Hong Seol. Will this love triangle make Hong Seol's college life hell, or will she find a genuine relationship? This 2016 Korean drama, based on the webtoon of the same name by Soonkki, was directed by Lee Yoon Jung.

Cheese In The Trap

I'm trapped

Despite a well-regarded career at an elite hospital, surgeon Bu Yong Ju (Han Suk Kyu) decides to quit his job and relocate to a small town, where he takes up a job at Doldam Hospital and adopts the moniker “Teacher Kim.” There, he mentors two ambitious but flawed young doctors: Yoon Seo Jung (Seo Hyun Jin), who’s haunted by a tragic mistake, and Kang Dong Joo (Yoo Yeon Seok), whose life was changed by an encounter with Teacher Kim in his youth. Under Teacher Kim’s gruff, unconventional guidance, Seo Jung and Dong Joo’s medical aspirations will be put to the test as they overcome their personal demons and societal pressures to become true doctors – and potentially find love with each other along the way.

Dr. Romantic

Romantic Doctors ♡

At Doldam Hospital, the legendary Teacher Kim (Han Suk Kyu) continues his unconventional medical mission as he takes on two new, challenging proteges: Seo Woo Jin (Ahn Hyo Seop), a brilliant but cynical surgeon burdened by debt and a troubled past, and Cha Eun Jae (Lee Sung Kyung), an elite cardiothoracic fellow who suffers from debilitating surgical anxiety. Thrown into Doldam's understaffed, chaotic environment, Woo Jin and Eun Jae are forced to confront their weaknesses and prejudices head-on. Under Teacher Kim's gruff but insightful guidance, they navigate complex medical emergencies, intense hospital politics, and deeply personal struggles.

Dr. Romantic 2

The Second Opinion Team

ZJSTV, DragonTV

In this epic tale of love transcending mortality, the beautiful High Goddess Bai Qian (Yang Mi) loses her memories while sealing away an evil demon lord. Sent to the mortal world to regain her powers, she encounters Ye Hua (Mark Chao), and they fall deeply in love. When Bai Qian regains her immortality, Ye Hua struggles to rekindle their connection, facing her initial indifference. Will Ye Hua be able to regain Bai Qian’s affections and have her fall in love with him all over again? 2017 Chinese fantasy romance drama is based on the xianxia novel 'To the Sky Kingdom'.

Eternal Love

♞ Candle Knights ♘

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

JTBC

Kang Min Ho (Jung Kyung Ho), devastated after losing his father and company to his uncle when he was younger, grows up to be a cold-blooded investment banker at Gold Investments. However, an unexpected heart attack and heart transplant transforms his perspective on life. As he discovers the meaning of true happiness and love, Min Ho develops unexpected feelings for his secretary, Kim Soon Jung (Kim So Yeon). However, his newfound emotional journey is complicated when Joon Hee (Yoon Hyun Min) also falls for Soon Jung, creating a complex love triangle that challenges Min Ho's personal growth and relationships. This is a 2015 South Korean drama series directed by Ji Young Soo.

Falling for Innocence

The Innocents

Youku

In the ultra-competitive world of e-sports, the all-male team, ZGDX, is second to none. But when their star player suffers a career-halting injury, team captain Lu Si Cheng (Xu Kai) is forced to search for a replacement. Si Cheng’s quest to find the best ultimately leads him to Tong Yao (Cheng Xiao) an amateur gamer with exceptional skills. Convinced that adding the first female player to his team would boost their PR, Si Cheng makes Tong Yao the team’s trainee. While fans of the team aren’t sure how they feel about the new addition, the members of ZGDX slowly warm up to her, though none quite as much as Si Cheng. Will sparks of romance ignite in their future? Based on a novel by Qing Mei, This 2021 Chinese drama series was directed by Qiu Zhong Wei.

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