A Love for Dilemma - Asian drama recommendation
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A Love for Dilemma(小舍得)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDramaFamily PressureFamily RelationshipJunior High SchoolLifeMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouth

The third movie in the "Little" series explores the themes of education and family dynamics within typical Chinese households. As children transition from elementary to junior high school, the dynamics within families also change. Nan Li worries about her daughter Huanhuan's academic struggles, prompting the whole family to prioritize her education. Meanwhile, Nan Li's friend Tian Yu Lan faces challenges in her marriage due to her lack of trust in her husband. Tian Yu Lan's dedication to her son, Yan Zi You, puts pressure on him to excel academically. Zhang Xue Er, the headteacher of Huanhuan and Yan Zi You, goes above and beyond to help a student from a rural village, only to face backlash from school authorities.

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Recommendation: New Kids War similar to A Love for Dilemma
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New Kids War(新キッズ・ウォー)

2005Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthFamilySchool BullyingSchool RivalryStudent Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 46% similarity match.

The series "New Kids War" follows the story of Otsuki Kaori, a primary school teacher who is transferred to a new school after an incident involving bullying

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7(3年B組金八先生7)

2004Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipJunior High SchoolLifeSchool SettingYouthFriendshipStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Junior High School, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 46% similarity match.

The seventh season of this long-running series is now airing, marking its 25th year on television. Kimpachi Sakamoto will once again face challenges and issues with the new class. As the year progresses, valuable lessons that cannot be purchased with money will be learned. In the previous season, Sakamoto clashed with Principal Chida regarding teaching methods, resulting in his removal from the Board of Education. However, he has returned to teaching at Sakura Middle School. The school is currently dealing with a rise in youth crime, along with issues such as drug use and sexually transmitted diseases. Kimpachi finds himself back in a chaotic school system, ready to tackle new problems and deliver important messages. Stay tuned for updates on the developments in class 3B over the next six months. (TBS)

Recommendation: Love Is All Around (2004) similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Love Is All Around (2004)(사랑을 할꺼야)

2004South Korea
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthFirst LoveRomance

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

Everyone experiences their first love, and often, it doesn't conclude on a joyful note. Jin Bo Ra is not exempt from this reality, facing both her first love and a daunting predicament. The man she adores deeply is revealed to be the son of her mother's partner. She never anticipated that her affection would fade away so quickly. Moreover, she failed to fully communicate her feelings. She learned the hard way that if you miss that chance and that moment, love can evaporate like ice cream in the sun.

Recommendation: Naughty Angels similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Naughty Angels(꾸러기 천사들)

2011South Korea
Family RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouth

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Good Life similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Good Life(生活万岁)

2021China
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple MainsFamily

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, and Multiple Mains themes with a 40% similarity match.

The tale follows a family of five as they come to understand the true essence of family amidst a string of disputes. When Father Zheng unexpectedly falls ill and later wakes from a coma, he takes the opportunity to reflect on his actions and mend old wounds. In doing so, he aids his four children - a dedicated surgeon, a manager of a housekeeping company, an owner of an auto repair shop, and a spoiled youngest daughter - in discovering themselves, appreciating life, and embracing their true selves.

Recommendation: Into the Wild similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Into the Wild(野人老師)

2022Hong Kong
DramaMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthTeacher Male Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

After a scandal, well-known educator Pak is expelled from the tutorial center he established. At the same time, his spouse expresses a desire to end their marriage. Reflecting on his past, Pak is haunted by the thought of confronting his father Ho. Ho, a respected figure in the education field and the creator of Nature Primary School, fostered a connection with nature and a simple lifestyle among the students, including Pak. Despite being raised in nature, Pak never felt pride in his father. Upon learning from his father that his mother was a famous actress, Pak left for the city in search of her, only to discover it was a fabricated story. Feeling disillusioned, Pak abandoned his rural upbringing and embarked on a different path, co-founding a tutorial school with his close friend Tong.

Recommendation: Rocket Boys similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Rocket Boys(ロケット・ボーイ)

2006Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingYouthAdapted From A Manga

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Based on the manga released by Futabasha Publishers, Ltd.

Recommendation: Sinful Debt Season 2 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Sinful Debt Season 2(孽债2)

2010China
Novel AdaptationDramaMultiple MainsYouthFamily

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Multiple Mains, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative centers around five individuals who are the offspring of parents who were sent to rural areas during the Cultural Revolution. These individuals are no longer in their teenage years but are now approaching their thirties, navigating their way through building careers and forming relationships in a contemporary society. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Iyashiya Kiriko no Yakusoku similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Iyashiya Kiriko no Yakusoku(癒し屋キリコの約束)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamily RelationshipLifeFriendship

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family Relationship, and Life themes with a 40% similarity match.

Based on the book written by Morisawa Akio.

Recommendation: Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 2 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 2(キッズ・ウォー2 〜ざけんなよ〜)

2000Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple MainsSchool SettingFamilySchool RivalryStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, Multiple Mains, and School Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the second installment of the "Kids War" series, the focus is on the challenges faced by a blended family consisting of Haruko and Daisuke, along with their children Mari, Akane, Kenichi, and Hiroshi. Daisuke decided to leave his job due to company restructuring and is now pursuing a career as a judicial scrivener. Meanwhile, Haruko has returned to carpentry work after taking a break to care for the children. The family dynamics shift as Akane warms up to Daisuke as her stepfather, while Kenichi and Hiroshi gradually accept Haruko as their stepmother. However, tensions arise with Haruko's mother-in-law Tomoe and eldest daughter Rika, who are not pleased with Haruko's lack of experience in household duties.

Recommendation: New Kids War Season 2 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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New Kids War Season 2(新キッズ・ウォー2)

2006Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple MainsSchool SettingFamilySchool BullyingSchool RivalryStudent Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, Multiple Mains, and School Setting themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the sequel to "New Kids War," the story revolves around Otsuki Kaori, a teacher who eventually marries Kawai Hana's father. They now reside together with Hana and Yuta in their home. The arrival of Kaori's daughter, Momoko, and Hana's grandmother, Namie, to the Kawai household marks the beginning of a fresh conflict.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 6 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 6( 3年B組金八先生 - 6)

2001Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipJunior High SchoolLifeSchool SettingYouthFriendshipLGBTQ+Student Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTransgender Supporting CharacterTransphobia

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Junior High School, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Tetsuya Takeda returns for his sixth year as a committed middle school teacher in Japan. Sakura Middle School is leading the way by implementing the new student guidance guidelines mandated by the education ministry for next April. Additionally, two new transfer students will be entering the 3-B class, and the school will welcome its first non-Japanese teacher on staff.

Recommendation: Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 4 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 4(キッズ・ウォー4 〜ざけんなよ〜)

2002Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple MainsFamilyStudent Female Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, and Multiple Mains themes with a 36% similarity match.

In the upcoming series, "Love" will be a central theme that deeply impacts the emotions of the Imai family and their close companions

Recommendation: Shine on You similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Shine on You(青出於藍)

2004Hong Kong
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingComedyStudent Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, and School Setting themes with a 36% similarity match.

Due to internal conflicts at work, Ga Jai Choi, a thriving business executive, is appointed as the principal of a struggling school. The school, known as the Samshui Fisherman and Agricultural Workers Union Yin Liang Can Y n Endowment Yin Ding Bao Memorial School-WDPS, is facing the threat of being shut down by the education board due to its poor performance and reputation. The school was established in memory of tycoon Yin Guo Rong by his parents, who are determined to save it from closure. Ga Jai Choi is urged by his competitors to take on the role of headmaster, despite his reluctance to leave his corporate career. Although Ga Jai Choi initially aims to accelerate the school's downfall, he is surprised to see the teachers rallying to protect their jobs in response to his proposed changes. The arrival of passionate young teacher Lam Ying Yun and dedicated educator Wong Yerk Se further complicates Ga's plans. As Lam and Wong inspire their students to strive for success, Ga begins to question his motives and gradually becomes invested in the school's future. Despite Ga's efforts to undermine the school, his policies inadvertently lead to improvements in academic performance and a sense of unity among students, parents, and staff. However, the school's survival remains uncertain. Ga ultimately realizes his genuine care for the school and its students, joining the community in a final plea to prevent its closure.

Recommendation: Spotlight (2020) similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Spotlight (2020)(スポットライト)

2020Japan
DramaMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthAnthologyStudent Female Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dangerous Mind similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Dangerous Mind(危險心靈)

2006Taiwan
DramaJunior High SchoolSchool SettingYouthStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Junior High School, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Xie Zheng Jie, a senior student at Taipei Municipal Li Ren Junior High School, is preparing to take the national senior high school entrance exams. One day, a school inspector from Taipei Education Bureau visits Li Ren and informs them about a report regarding Mr. Zhan, a math teacher at the school. The report claims that Mr. Zhan is giving math exams during music class periods. Mr. Zhan is upset upon hearing this news, but later discovers that the report was sent by Shen Wei, one of his students. As a result, Shen Wei is transferred to a different class. Jay, as Shen Wei is also known, is then required to move his desk to the hallway and attend classes from there all day for reading comic books during lessons. Mr. Zhan contacts Jay's mother to address the issue, but ends up humiliating her in front of Jay. This leads to a physical altercation between Jay and Mr. Zhan, resulting in a strict warning from the school. Jay's family disagrees with the warning, causing a conflict with the school and adding strain to Jay's parents' marriage. Jay also faces rejection from his peers. These incidents prompt Jay to reflect on the true meaning of his daily routine and what he truly desires for his future.

Recommendation: Always With You (2018) similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Always With You (2018)(陪读妈妈)

2018China
DramaFamily RelationshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthExchange Student Male LeadFriendshipMother-Daughter RelationshipMother-Son RelationshipStudied Abroad

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

The narrative explores the experiences of mothers from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to supporting their children through their academic journeys. It delves into themes of relationships, selflessness, and personal development within the realms of parenthood, family, and love. Li Na, a successful businesswoman managing her own beauty brand, is compelled to abandon her career when her son encounters persistent challenges while studying in Canada. Despite objections from her husband, Ding Zhi Yuan, Li Na decides to become a full-time tutor mother in Canada, unknowingly triggering unforeseen consequences in both her professional and personal life. As her bond with her defiant son weakens, Li Na finds comfort and solidarity among fellow mothers such as Hu Yuan Yuan, Xia Tian, and Chen Li Li.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8(3年B組金八先生)

2007Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthFriendshipHigh SchoolStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

The upcoming season will showcase Kinpachi Sakamoto's dedication as a teacher who experiences the ups and downs alongside his 25 students, who also mature through the process. They will navigate challenges such as preparing for university entrance exams, navigating complex relationships with family, educators, and peers, and managing their hopes and setbacks.

Recommendation: Love Letter (2008) similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Love Letter (2008)(ラブレター)

2008Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthAdventureDisabilityFriendshipMedicalRomance

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Minami, a girl who is hearing impaired, uses sign language to connect with her first love, Kaiji, as they navigate their budding romance together with the help of a puppy. As their relationship deepens, Minami develops an unattainable longing to hear Kaiji's voice. In a heartfelt gesture, Kaiji promises to act as Minami's ears. However, the constraints of their youth prevent them from keeping this promise. Their story unfolds over 15 years, filled with both beauty and heartache, as they navigate their first love and family bonds. (TBS)

Recommendation: Teacher Oh Soon Nam similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Teacher Oh Soon Nam(훈장 오순남)

2017South Korea
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthBirth SecretDeathInfidelityMelodramaTeacher Female Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Oh Soon Nam works as an educator at a traditional Korean institution known as Jeokhyeonjae, where she supports her students' dreams like a close companion. However, her world shatters when she unexpectedly loses both Jeokhyeonjae and her daughter, Joon Yeong. Driven by a desire for justice, Soon Nam begins to investigate the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death, forcing her to confront a difficult choice between seeking vengeance and upholding the principles she has cherished throughout her life. This television series focuses on a female teacher in a traditional Korean school who is married to the last heir of a prominent family, a role that comes with significant obligations. A tragedy disrupts her life, but in honor of her daughter, she evolves into a figure of admiration for her resilience and determination in overcoming challenges. (MBC)

Recommendation: Once and Forever: The Sun Rises similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Once and Forever: The Sun Rises(曾少年之小时候)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeSchool SettingYouthAge GapChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipHigh SchoolWeb Series

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Qin Chuan and Xie Qiao were raised in the same neighborhood and have been arguing for as long as anyone can remember. Qin Chuan is straightforward and honest, but he is always there for Xie Qiao and remains her closest friend. No matter where life takes them, they will always find a way back to each other. Theirs is a tale of young individuals pursuing their aspirations and seizing the opportunities of their time. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Da San Nv Sheng similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Da San Nv Sheng(大三女生)

2023China
LifeSchool SettingYouth

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: In Those Hurried Years similar to A Love for Dilemma
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In Those Hurried Years(致匆匆那些年)

2015China
DramaLifeSchool SettingYouthRadio Program Director Male LeadRomanceUniversity

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

One day, Yan Feng, a director at a broadcasting station, comes across a popular book in town. After reading it, he realizes that the plot closely mirrors his own past experience of a romantic relationship during his university days with Xia Xiao yu. Inspired by this discovery, Yan Feng and his team plan to create a program documenting their quest to find the author of the book and to delve deeper into Yan Feng's own personal story.

Recommendation: Sakura (2002) similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Sakura (2002)(さくら)

2002Japan
DramaJunior High SchoolLifeSchool SettingYouthAsadoraComedyShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Junior High School, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Sakura follows the journey of Matsushita Sakura, a fourth-generation Japanese American woman from Hawaii, who relocates to a quaint town in Gifu, Japan to work as a language teacher for middle school students

Recommendation: Ni Hao Gao Kao similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Ni Hao Gao Kao(你好高考)

2020China
Family RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthCampus SettingGaokaoUniversity

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Somewhere over the Sky similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Somewhere over the Sky(雲頂天很藍)

2011Taiwan
LifeSchool SettingYouth

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yun Ting Elementary School, located in the peaceful mountains of Miaoli, is facing the possibility of shutting down

Recommendation: Our Best Time in Life! similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Our Best Time in Life!(宿舍,真不错!)

2022China
Junior High SchoolLifeMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthClassmates' RelationshipComedyFriendshipMiniseriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Junior High School, Life, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Unwrap the Age of 13 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Unwrap the Age of 13(봉인해제 13세)

2017South Korea
Family RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthFriendshipMiddle SchoolWeb Series

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ruri no Shima similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Ruri no Shima(瑠璃の島)

2005Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthElementary SchoolFriendshipIsland SettingMiniseriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

On the small island of Hatomi in the southern sea frontier of Okinawa, the community is facing a difficult situation. As the last student leaves the elementary school, it is inevitable that the school will close down. Mr. Nakama takes it upon himself to find a solution and travels to Tokyo to bring his grandson back to the island. When his daughter refuses, he decides to adopt another child instead. He comes across Ruri, an 11-year-old girl who has trust issues due to her mother's neglect. After realizing Mr. Nakama's genuine intentions, she agrees to accompany him to the island. However, the local teacher, Ms. Sanae, is not welcoming towards Ruri and criticizes her city style, causing tension among the island residents. Only Mr. Nakama and his wife Megumi stand by Ruri's side. A mysterious man named Mr. Kawashima arrives on the island and befriends Ruri, but his true motives remain unclear. Meanwhile, local couples Katsumura and Nishiyama, as well as Kashu and Igawa, offer their support to Ruri in their own ways.

Recommendation: Monster Parent similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Monster Parent(モンスターペアレント)

2008Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouthLawLawyer Female LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Monster parents are described as parents who continually make unreasonable requests to their children's school, disrupting its normal operations. Takamura Itsuki, a top lawyer at a prominent law firm, is assigned a case by a school board involving these challenging parents. Through her work on the case, she encounters parents demanding the dismissal of a teacher due to their dialect, pushing for their child to secure a spot on the soccer team, and refusing to pay lunch fees because of taste preferences. Initially hesitant, Itsuki eventually becomes determined to address the issues presented by these "monster parents."

Recommendation: Secret Girls similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Secret Girls(シークレットガールズ)

2011Japan
DramaJunior High SchoolSchool SettingYouthFriendshipStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Junior High School, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Rio Shibaski and Maya Aramaki, both in their third year of middle school, admire Secrets, a popular idol girl group known for keeping their personal lives confidential. To their surprise, Rio and Maya discover that the members of Secrets are actually their classmates and are invited to join the group. The five girls form a new group called Secret Girls and must navigate the challenge of maintaining their dual identities and keeping their involvement in the group a secret from others.

Recommendation: Shichinin no Teki ga Iru! Mamatachi no PTA Funtouki similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Shichinin no Teki ga Iru! Mamatachi no PTA Funtouki(七人の敵がいる! 〜ママたちのPTA奮闘記〜)

2012Japan
Family RelationshipLifeSchool SettingYouthElementary SchoolFemale RivalryStudent Supporting Character

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Family Relationship, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoko is a member of a parental organization that oversees the well-being of the elementary school. Due to her strong-willed nature, she may sometimes clash with others, including parents, mothers, husbands, and sons.

Recommendation: Romantic Life Season 2 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Romantic Life Season 2(与青春有关的日子)

2006China
Novel AdaptationDramaMultiple Mains

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Multiple Mains themes with a 33% similarity match.

Based on Wang Shuo's novel "Playing for Thrills," viewers have the option of choosing between a condensed 32-episode version or the full 52-episode version.

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire Season 4 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Youngsters on Fire Season 4(機智校園生活 - 青春向前衝)

2022Taiwan
DramaMultiple MainsYouth

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Xu Nian Ya, a mysterious individual, joins Class 12-B and focuses on the main teacher Xu Yi Fei. Following graduation, Liu Chuan Feng strikes a deal with Mi Bao before heading off to study in the United States. Apple and Ou Xian Ming go their separate ways. Gorilla remains resistant to Qi Jia Zhen and her affections, while the true nature of the relationship between Yi Fei and Nian Ya is exposed. Five years later, everyone is pursuing their aspirations, but facing the harsh realities of life. The divorce party for Qi Jia Bao and Ou Ji Aling may seem absurd, yet it serves as a reunion for many old friends who begin to view each other in a new light. (Taiwan Pavilion)

Recommendation: Scrap Teacher similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Scrap Teacher(スクラップ・ティーチャー)

2008Japan
DramaJunior High SchoolMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthAge GapAge GapMiniseriesNice Male LeadStudent Male LeadTeacher Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Junior High School, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Nakajima, Yamada, Chinen, and Arioka portray a group of middle school students who move to a school facing potential closure and decide to help improve the skills of their ineffective teachers. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Yin Se Nian Hua similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Yin Se Nian Hua(银色年华)

2005China
DramaLifeYouth

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Na Ra, an intelligent and attractive Korean woman, travels to China and develops a deep appreciation for Chinese culture and art. She is determined to establish herself in the entertainment industry and win an art award in the country. However, as a significant play is gearing up for rehearsals, Na Ra goes to great efforts to secure a leading role in the production.

Recommendation: Home with the Kids Season 4 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Home with the Kids Season 4(家有儿女 4)

2007China
Family RelationshipLifeMultiple MainsYouthComedyFamilyFriendship

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Family Relationship, Life, Multiple Mains, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Xia Dong Hai, a children's drama director who has been through a divorce, returns to Beijing from the United States with his young son Xia Yu (often referred to as "Little Yu") and daughter Xiao Xue (also known as "Little Xue"). He plans to settle down with Liu Mei, a divorced woman who has a son named Liu Xing from her previous marriage. Despite the unconventional family dynamics, the five of them live happily together in a modern flat in Beijing. The storyline follows the family members as they navigate through various challenges in life and work together to overcome them. This family structure deviates from the typical one-child policy in modern Chinese families.

Recommendation: Aristocratic Birth: Prince of Legend similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Aristocratic Birth: Prince of Legend(貴族誕生-PRINCE OF LEGEND-)

2019Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingHost-Hostess Club SettingMiniseriesRomance

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Multiple Mains, and School Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

Shintaro, with hard work and dedication, there is a possibility of achieving nobility in the future. A town situated in the heart of the world during the night, known as the night ring. In this town controlled by hosts, clubs compete fiercely for dominance. They compare sales, drinks, and conflicts to determine the winner. In this place, winning is everything, regardless of the game being played. There is no influence of law enforcement or police. In a different part of the world, there lived a man who did not partake in the extravagant night ring lifestyle. Shintaro, the president of the civil engineering company "All-day Civil Engineering" passed down from his parents, toils in mud and sweat every day. He leads a modest yet fulfilling life with his employees. One day, the representative of the top night ring club "Texas" and Shintaro's brother make an appearance. Meanwhile, at St. Brilliant Academy following the Prince Championship, Kouki Tendo, Kyogoku Ryu, Hiura Kaiji, and Riku Odajima exhibit unusual behavior. A connection forms among the four students before the basketball tournament. And who is the individual linking the Night Rings to St. Brilliant School? Brothers, friends, best friends. Each one prepares for a battle strengthened by their familial bond in order to protect what is important to them.

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Miss Lucky Go!(锦鲤是个技术活)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDramaSchool SettingYouthChasing A DreamRomanceUniversity

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Chen Mi Ran, the former girlfriend of the popular guy at school, went through a challenging three years in high school in order to escape the emotional baggage of their past relationship. She dreamed of becoming a designer of figurines and applied to the university's design department for a fresh start. However, fate had other plans as she was unexpectedly placed in a different major, where she would have to spend the next four years as classmates with her ex-boyfriend. Zhong Wei, determined to win back Chen Mi Ran, used various tactics to get her attention and make her fall for him again. Despite Chen Mi Ran knowing that their past started with a misunderstanding, she had to come up with clever ways to avoid his advances. Eventually, they rediscovered their feelings for each other and rekindled their romance, only to face a new challenge when a rival entered the picture and disrupted their relationship.

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Hyoten (2001)(氷点)

2001Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamily RelationshipLifeAdopted Female LeadAdoptive Mother-Adoptive Daughter RelationshipMiniseries

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family Relationship, and Life themes with a 33% similarity match.

Youko was adopted at a young age and never got to know her biological parents. Despite this, her adoptive family had always shown her warmth and love. However, things took a drastic turn when her mother, who had always been the most loving towards her, began to mistreat and despise her. Youko couldn't help but wonder why this sudden change had occurred. Taken from the book titled Freezing Point by Miura Ayako.

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Sepia's Memory(セピアの想ひ出)

2008Japan
DramaMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

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Recommendation: Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 3 similar to A Love for Dilemma
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Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 3(キッズ・ウォー3 〜ざけんなよ〜)

2001Japan
DramaLifeMultiple MainsSchool SettingFamilySchool RivalryStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Life, Multiple Mains, and School Setting themes with a 31% similarity match.

The third installment of the popular "Kid's War" series continues to explore the challenges of family and school life, with a central focus on the budding romance between Akane and Tsukasa, complicated further by the arrival of a rival

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Ode to Joy Season 3(欢乐颂3)

2022China
Novel AdaptationLifeMultiple MainsYouthFemale Centered PlotFriendshipRomanceSismance

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Life, Multiple Mains, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Five women have recently become neighbors, all residing on the same floor of an apartment complex. Among them, there is Zhu Zhe, a hotel manager, Yu Chu Hui, who is relatively new to the workforce, and He Min Hong, who share a flat. The other two units are occupied by the mysterious Fang Zhi Heng and Ye Zhen Zhen, a life science researcher. Each woman comes from a different background and faces challenges in their careers, families, and relationships. Fang Zhi Heng's behavior raises suspicion, while Ye Zhen Zhen experiences unexpected hostility in her workplace. Yu Chu Hui's intelligence leads her to employ deceitful tactics, only to learn valuable lessons. Zhu Zhe excels in her work but struggles to advance due to her lack of academic qualifications. He Min Hong's well-meaning actions often backfire due to her naivety. Despite their individual struggles, these women eventually learn to open up to each other and support one another in their personal growth journey in the bustling city of Shanghai.

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Gekikoi(激恋)

2010Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

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Miyuu lost faith in men after her father cheated with another woman. Nevertheless, she found herself falling in love with someone despite her lingering distrust.

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Shonen Torajiro(少年寅次郎)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamily RelationshipYouthComing Of AgeHistoricalMiniseriesWar

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family Relationship, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

During a snowy day in February 26, 1936, a baby was discovered underneath the eaves of a dango shop. The baby, named Torajiro, was taken in by Mitsuko and Heizo as their own son. Torajiro made it his mission to avoid causing his mother any sadness as he grew older. Eventually, his younger sister Sakura was born. When Torajiro was in elementary school, World War II broke out and his father Heizo went off to fight in the war.

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Backlight Lovers(逆光青春)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeSchool SettingYouthCampus SettingFriendshipRomanceUniversity

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Ke Zhong, along with his friends Zhen Feng and Ming Da, were apprehended by Lin Da for their mischievous pranks on campus. As a consequence, the university mandated that they participate in a charitable cycling trip across Taiwan to assist underprivileged families, which was orchestrated by Lin Da. An Jie, a timid girl who befriended Lin Da after standing up for her against tormentors, was also included in the expedition. They made a pact to reunite in three years upon completing their journey.

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Golden Darling(原來1家人)

2016Taiwan
DramaFamily RelationshipLifeSchool SettingComedyFantasySitcomTime Travel

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Life, and School Setting themes with a 31% similarity match.

In 2016, Huang Jin Fa and Yan Ru Yu tied the knot just a month after meeting each other. During their housewarming celebration, they stumbled upon a mysterious item in their house, its origins and presence unknown to them. To their surprise, the object turned out to be a time machine. A young woman of 16 emerged from the machine, revealing herself to be their daughter who had journeyed back in time from 20 years in the future. Adding to the shock, she appeared older than both her parents.

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Student Abroad(小留学生)

2005China
DramaFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouthStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

The plot centers around the experiences and daily lives of Chinese students Liu Xin, Xiong Li, Wen Xiao Xiao, Qiu Zhi Wen, and additional characters while studying in Canada. It portrays the poignant narrative of a cohort of Chinese adolescents navigating their formative years amidst the influences of a foreign culture. (DramaWiki)

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Star City(星光都市)

2011China
DramaMultiple MainsYouthCity Setting

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I Love You (2013)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeRomance

Like A Love for Dilemma, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 30% similarity match.

Inspired by the collection of short stories titled "I Love You," authored by Kotaro Isaka, Ira Ishida, Takuji Ichikawa, Otsuichi, Ko Nakamura, and Takayoshi Honda.