Though K-dramas dominate the drama scene, here’s some T-dramas worth watching! Fair warning: Viki lost the license to some shows in certain regions. My personal favs:

Some day or One Day: directing, cast, masterful storytelling, everything
In Time With You: directing
The Fierce Wife: touching
Lost Romance: plot
Attention, Love!: nostalgic
Yongjiu Grocery Store: introspective
Falling into You: 3D characters

Not on Viki: The World Between Us, The Arc of Life, Mother to Be, The Teenage Psychic

Taiwanese Dramas Worth Watching

EBC, CTV

Li Zheng (Wang Zi) and Shao Xi (Joanne Tseng), children of long-time friends, embody their names' meanings - Li Zheng being diligent and attentive, while Shao Xi remains laid-back and carefree. When Li Zheng returns to Taiwan from Japan and enters high school, he encounters Shao Xi for the first time. Despite their contrasting personalities, a powerful connection draws them together, challenging them to adapt and understand each other. As their relationship develops, they must navigate the complexities of their differences and the strong forces that seem to both unite and potentially separate them. This is a 2017 Taiwanese drama series exploring the unexpected dynamics of young love.

Attention, Love!

Attention, Love! Team

SETTV

Pi Ya Nuo (Megan Lai) was born a girl but destined to live as a boy for 25 years due to a fortuneteller's prediction that she would not survive childhood otherwise. Shy and aloof, she keeps her true identity hidden, which ironically makes her attractive to those around her. When she accidentally helps triad leader Du Zi Feng (Baron Chen) and his sister Du Zi Han (Mandy Tao), her life takes an unexpected turn. Zi Han falls in love with Ya Nuo, while Zi Feng becomes her "sworn brother" and closest friend. As her 26th birthday approaches, Ya Nuo faces uncertainty about her long-awaited return to her true gender and the challenges that come with it. This is a 2015 Taiwanese drama series directed by Chen Rong Hui.

Bromance

The B-romantic Triad

Ren Guang Xi (Vanness Wu), a charismatic law student and heir to a wealthy family, falls in love with Liang Mu Cheng (Ady An), a cafeteria employee with a vibrant spirit. After a tragic brain surgery that erases his memories, Guang Xi's mother separates the couple. Six years later, Guang Xi, now a high-powered attorney, arrives in a rural village for community service and unknowingly befriends Mu Cheng and her son Xiao Le (Xiao Xiao Bin). As a mysterious piano concerto hints at forgotten memories, Guang Xi struggles to understand his inexplicable connection to Mu Cheng and her son. Will the power of true love help him recover his lost past? This is a 2009-2010 Taiwanese romantic drama directed by Chen Hui Ling that was nominated for the Best Marketing Programme at the 45th Golden Bell Awards.

Autumn's Concerto

Du Kai Qi (Puff Guo), an independent sous chef passionate about comics and fine dining at Figaro Cuisine, clashes with her new neighbor Fu Zi Jie (Jasper Liu) over petty issues. When Zi Jie joins the restaurant staff, Kai Qi initially dismisses him as a lowly intern, unaware that he is a classically trained chef who has returned from France and whose father owns the restaurant. As tensions rise and misunderstandings persist, the two must navigate their professional and personal dynamics while facing challenges from the mysterious "Chef Louis". This is a 2014 Taiwanese drama series exploring workplace relationships and culinary passion.

Love Myself or You

Figaro Cuisine Squad

In the world of online dating, Guan Xiao Tong (Ivelyn Lee) is a renowned "love guru" at the Meet and Match Online Dating Company. After Ji Jia Wei (Danson Tang) experiences a rejected proposal, he establishes a divorce agency directly across from her workplace, seeking to provide divorced couples with "happy endings". When they meet, their initial interactions are charged with tension, leaving both wondering if their connection is rooted in hate or emerging love. Xiang Zi Yan (Jolin Chien), Xiao Tong's boss' son, also begins to develop romantic feelings for her, adding complexity to the potential relationships. As they navigate their professional and personal challenges, Xiao Tong questions whether she is truly destined to experience bad luck in love. This is a 2015 Taiwanese drama series exploring the unpredictable nature of romantic relationships.

Murphy's Law of Love

The Murphys

SET TV

Ji Wen Kai (Aaron Yan) and Zhong Yu Tang (Joanne Tseng), childhood rivals with contrasting academic performances, find their roles dramatically reversed years later. After Yu Tang excels at MUSE Cosmetics and becomes a top secretary poised for promotion, Wen Kai, who previously struggled academically, returns as the company's new CEO after working abroad. Their unexpected reunion sparks tension as Wen Kai becomes Yu Tang's demanding boss, challenging her professional capabilities. Their competitive history and current power dynamics create a complex workplace relationship filled with potential romantic and professional challenges. As they navigate their new roles, they must confront their past perceptions and current professional expectations. This is a 2016 Taiwanese romantic comedy series that explores workplace dynamics and personal growth.

Refresh Man

The Marvelous Rivals

Qi Yi (Aaron Yan), a fastidious young man with a germ phobia, returns to Taiwan and purchases a small marketing design company called GAZE and a historic home. To his surprise, the home already has a peppy tenant, Cheng Liang Liang (Puff Guo), who refuses to move out. When he becomes the new CEO, he discovers Liang Liang also works at his company. Her carefree attitude clashes with his strict management style, especially after he implements a new rule prohibiting office romances. As they navigate their professional and personal tensions, an unexpected connection begins to develop between the meticulous boss and the free-spirited employee. This is a 2013 Taiwanese romantic comedy series that aired on SETTV.

Just You

Just Your Team

Lu Tian Xing (Aaron Yan), a renowned advertising prodigy, unexpectedly announces a three-month hiatus and disappears from the public eye. Adopting the alias Xiao Lu, he reappears at the struggling ad agency of Tao Le Si (Tia Li), who is fighting to preserve her late brother's business from predatory competitors. As Tian Xing works undercover at Le Si's agency, his mysterious motivations and potential return to his former high-profile life remain uncertain. This is a 2014 Taiwanese drama series that explores the intersection of professional ambition and unexpected romance.

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