These are all dramas with romance involving an older woman and a younger man.

Older women and younger men

After overcoming a difficult childhood, Jang Hye Sung (Lee Bo Young) finally succeeds in becoming a public defender. However, she sees her job purely as a way to make money, and tends to push people away with her blunt, jaded personality. Her outlook changes, though, when she unexpectedly runs into high school student Park Soo Ha (Lee Jong Suk) who claims he can help her. Soo Ha developed a strange ability to read people’s minds through eye contact after his father’s murder ten years prior – and teenage Hye Sung, who also witnessed the incident, eventually put the murderer behind bars. Though initially reluctant, Hye Sung allows Soo Ha to stick around, and his ability gives Hye Sung additional assistance in the courtroom. However, when Soo Ha’s father’s murderer is released, Hye Sung and Soo Ha are faced with their most dangerous situation yet.

I Hear Your Voice

Fuji TV

Sakura (Ryoko Shinohara), a 39-year-old beauty salon assistant manager, dedicates her life to making others look beautiful while neglecting her own appearance. Her world shifts dramatically when she meets Hiroto (Haruma Miura), a young and attractive biker who brings excitement into her routine life. As Sakura navigates this unexpected romantic encounter, she also becomes aware of the persistent attention from her salon manager Rintaro (Naohito Fujiki), creating a complex love dynamic. Torn between the dangerous allure of the younger Hiroto and the more familiar presence of Rintaro, Sakura must decide which path her heart will follow. This is a 2013 Japanese drama series directed by Ryo Tanaka and Shin Hirano.

Last Cinderella

Youku

Lin Yang (Sierra Li), a 31-year-old office worker, once shared a close childhood bond with Lu Zheng An (He Yu), the boy next door that is seven years her junior. They playfully exchanged rings and "married" during their youth before life separated them. Years later, Lu Zheng An, now 24 and recently graduated from studying abroad, reappears in Lin Yang's life with romantic intentions. Despite Lin Yang seeing him as a younger brother, Zheng An is determined to prove the authenticity of his feelings and win her heart. This persistent pursuit challenges their past relationship and creates tension between them as Zheng An attempts to transform their childhood connection into a potential romantic partnership. "My Fated Boy" is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Sun Cheng Zhi.

My Fated Boy

 💖 Fated Lovers 💖

Sohu TV

After ending her six-year marriage, Ling Xun Xun (Jiang Meng Jie) embraces her newfound freedom—only to face financial turmoil after an expensive fender-bender. Desperate to regain custody of her son, she returns to work as a personal assistant to young CEO Cheng Li (Liu Te), only to discover he is the owner of the car she accidentally hit. Initially tormented by Cheng Li's attempts to cause her trouble, Xun Xun remains determined to overcome her challenges. Her unwavering perseverance and hard work unexpectedly capture Cheng Li's attention, sparking a growing romantic interest. Despite Xun Xun's reservations about their age difference and her status as a divorced mother, Cheng Li is convinced their connection is genuine. As they navigate their complex relationship, both must decide whether love can truly overcome their differences. This is a 2020 Chinese romantic drama directed by Liu Mao.

My Dear Lady

Dear Ladies

Harumi Junko (Kyoko Fukada), a former model student now struggling as a cram school teacher, finds her life unraveling as students drop her class and her mother criticizes her lack of romantic prospects. Her long-time friend Masashi Yakumo (Kento Nagayama), who has secretly loved her for years, watches as two other men vie for her affection: Yuri Kyohei (Ryusei Yokohama), an unruly high school student who is enamored with her, and Kazuma Yamashita (Tomoya Nakamura), his former high school teacher who is now determined to win her heart. Caught between three potential suitors, Harumi must navigate the complexities of love and decide which man truly understands her. Based on the manga by Aki Mochida, this is a 2019 South Korean romantic comedy drama directed by Ryosuke Fukuda and Ken Yoshida.

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