A Love to Kill - Asian drama recommendation
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A Love to Kill(이 죽일 놈의 사랑)

2005South Korea
Aggressive Male LeadDramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleMeet AgainMelodramaMisunderstandingRevengeRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceSad RomanceSeparated FamilyStoic Male Lead

Kang Bok Gu, a resilient K-1 fighter with a sorrowful history, develops feelings for Cha Eun Seok, a television talent and actress. Their romance is deemed unacceptable due to a misunderstanding that resulted in an accident harming his emotionally scarred brother. Driven by a desire for revenge and bitterness, Bok Gu takes on the role of Eun Seok's personal bodyguard, intent on bringing about her downfall. Yet, as he executes his scheme, his affection for her intensifies, complicating his quest for retribution. Bok Gu, a man marked by emotional detachment, has long turned to martial arts as a means of escaping his past heartaches.

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Recommendation: Can You Hear My Heart similar to A Love to Kill
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Can You Hear My Heart(내 마음이 들리니?)

2011South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMeet AgainMelodramaRevengeRomanceBromanceComedyDeaf Male LeadDeafnessDisabilityHidden IdentityStepfather-Stepdaughter RelationshipTrauma

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Meet Again, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Navigating family dynamics can often be intricate and painful

Recommendation: You Are a Gift similar to A Love to Kill
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You Are a Gift(당신은 선물)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceDifficult Adulthood

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Hyun-Soo is a bright and intelligent university student who has faced significant hardships in her life. Her father was killed in a motorcycle crash, and her mother sustained brain injuries as a result of that incident. She is in a relationship with Yoon-Ho, and they decide to tie the knot. Initially, his mother, Young-Ae, is against their union, but eventually she changes her mind. After they are married, Yoon-Ho and his father are involved in an accident that claims his father's life, and Yoon-Ho goes missing. Unbeknownst to her, Hyun-Soo is pregnant, and her mother-in-law relocates to another country without informing her. Years later, Hyun-Soo encounters Young-Ae once more.

Recommendation: A Happy Woman similar to A Love to Kill
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A Happy Woman(행복한 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily Relationship

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Lee Ji Yeon possesses an inherently positive and cheerful demeanor and works as a jewelry accessory designer. She is wedded to Choi Joon Ho. Meanwhile, Kim Tae Seop, a detective known for his reserved nature, becomes deeply attached to Ji Yeon after falling for her. Ji Yeon finds herself in a dilemma involving two men.

Recommendation: April Kiss similar to A Love to Kill
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April Kiss(4월 키스)

2004South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFirst Love

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chae Won is an enchanting woman with a remarkable talent for the arts. She specialized in sculpture during her college years and now imparts her knowledge at her own art academy. One of her most treasured possessions is a pair of paddy birds that were a gift from her boyfriend during middle school. Whenever Chae Won gazes at the birds, she is reminded of her youthful romance. However, she struggles to determine whether her emotions for Jeong Woo, her current boyfriend from a middle-class background, stem from genuine affection or merely nostalgia. What is certain, though, is that she is presently involved with a man named Kang Jae Sup. Yet, when Jeong Woo unexpectedly reappears, both men find themselves caught in a complex love triangle.

Recommendation: Golden Faith similar to A Love to Kill
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Golden Faith(流金歲月)

2002Hong Kong
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRevengeRomanceBusinessLawMafiaSuspenseThriller

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The story revolves around Ivan Ting Sin Bun, a successful businessman who was adopted by the founder of Ting Fung, a prominent gold merchant. Ivan soon discovers that his romantic rival, Richard Chung Sau Hong, is actually his long-lost brother. However, fate has been playing tricks on them from the start, as Richard not only competes with Ivan for a female lawyer's affection, but also harbors resentment towards Ivan due to a misunderstanding stemming from an illegal financial transaction involving Ivan's adoptive father, Ting Wing Bong. As the plot unfolds, there are numerous twists and turns involving death, legal and business disputes, love triangles, deceitful schemes, and betrayals all involving the people closest to Ivan. Chaos ensues when Oscar Ting, influenced by his uncle Wing Tung, accuses Ivan of forging their deceased father's will and conspiring to take control of the family business.

Recommendation: Cloud Stairs similar to A Love to Kill
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Cloud Stairs(구름계단)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceNovel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadHidden IdentityNice Male LeadPoor Male Lead

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Rich Woman-Poor Man, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Choi Jung Soo was abandoned in an orphanage by his father, who could no longer care for him after his wife left for another man. Although he had a promising future in the medical field, the tuition fees were beyond his means. In a state of hopelessness, he journeyed to the remote island where his father had been raised, hoping to find him there. He ended up spending seven years on the island, working under the mentorship of its sole physician, and became quite proficient in medicine. However, when he treated Yoon Jung Won, who was suffering from severe appendicitis, he was mistakenly recognized as a skilled doctor, complicating his life. Yoon Jung Won was the daughter of the proprietor of a prestigious hospital in Seoul, and as they began to develop feelings for one another, it became complicated by her engagement. Unable to resist his love for Jung Won, he started deceiving himself and those around him about his qualifications. The higher he climbed in his newfound status, the more devastating his fall became. The love he believed would provide him everything ultimately turned toxic. He lost everything except for the unwavering support of the woman who stood by him through it all. This story is inspired by the novel "Kumo no Kaidan" by Junichi Watanabe.

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to A Love to Kill
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLife

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 2009, Deng Cao Cao faces the kidnapping of her three-year-old son, leading to her husband Guan Hao blaming her for negligence and the subsequent decision to divorce. Despite the passage of five years, she continues to struggle as a single parent while on a relentless quest to locate her missing child. Along the way, she crosses paths with Gong Jian, a former military serviceman turned entrepreneur, who aids her in the search for her son and forms a deep bond with both mother and child. As Cao Cao and Gong Jian grow closer, complications arise with the return of Guan Hao and the interference of Gong Jian's mother. The question remains whether a new marriage is on the horizon or if familial and friendship bonds will be irreparably damaged.

Recommendation: Sun After the Rain similar to A Love to Kill
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Sun After the Rain(雨後驕陽)

2014Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBusiness IndustryHistorical

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A shoe manufacturer in Taiwan will be caught in a dramatic feud within the industry due to the affection of Mu Dan, a young woman who sells vegetables at the local market. The company's master shoemaker, Huang Zheng Yi, has two apprentices - his son Huang Rong Can and an adopted son Liu Mu Cheng, whom he treats equally. However, when both brothers fall in love with Mu Dan, their relationship shatters and has long-lasting effects on the industry. The show originally aired with 80 episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. It was later rebroadcast with 40 episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.

Recommendation: Backflow similar to A Love to Kill
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Backflow(역류)

2017South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamilyHatred

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

“If I could turn back time, I wouldn't have fallen for you...” Individuals often find themselves in love with one person while committing to another. The girlfriend of one sibling happens to be the former partner of his younger brother, while the younger brother's fiancée has feelings for the older sibling. The younger brother struggles to move on from his ex-girlfriend, who is now openly dating his brother, but he must push those thoughts aside to seek vengeance and reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. More importantly, he needs to navigate the dangers surrounding him and avoid being killed. He tries to keep a respectful distance from his brother's girlfriend, who is also his past love, but he must do so subtly, as they may soon become family. Additionally, he needs to execute his revenge plan discreetly. “Reverse” is a psychological thriller that weaves together the lives of four individuals caught in a complex tangle of affection and hidden truths. (MBC)

Recommendation: Ripening Orange similar to A Love to Kill
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Ripening Orange(橘子红了)

2002China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamilyHistorical

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Due to her inability to conceive, Da Ma has always been neglected by her spouse, Rong Yao Hua. Upon discovering his passionate affair with Yan Hong, a courtesan, she takes matters into her own hands by projecting her desires onto Xiu He, a humble farmer's daughter who reminds Da Ma of her own youth. Da Ma arranges for Xiu He to become a concubine in the Rong family, hoping she will bear a child for them. However, Yao Hua's cousin Yao Hui ends up marrying Xiu He instead and falls in love with her.

Recommendation: The Immortal Promise similar to A Love to Kill
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The Immortal Promise(寒枝折不断)

2022China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRevengeRomanceHistoricalNice Male LeadRoyaltyShort Length SeriesSpy Female LeadWeb Series

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Commander Zhang Xiao Mei of the Beiyi division, sibling of the pregnant Noble Consort, harbors a deep-seated grudge against Crown Prince Li Ye for framing and killing their father. When he captures Zhu Qing Zhu, a top spy for Li Ye, Zhang Xiao Mei seizes the chance to expose the prince's misdeeds. However, Li Ye pins the blame on Qing Zhu to evade punishment. Zhang Xiao Mei intervenes to save Qing Zhu from imminent death, feeling compassion for her despite being manipulated by Li Ye. As they grow closer, Zhang Xiao Mei and Qing Zhu discover their intertwined destinies and develop feelings for each other. But the crown prince resurfaces, unwilling to relinquish his power or let Qing Zhu find happiness with another man.

Recommendation: Endless Love similar to A Love to Kill
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Endless Love(愛∞無限)

2010Taiwan
Forbidden LoveLove TriangleMelodramaRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceAbusive ParentAge GapDisabled Supporting CharacterEvil ParentFather-Son RelationshipTime Skip

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Rich Woman-Poor Man, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Liang Jing Hao and Song Rui En found love despite their different backgrounds and became engaged. However, their happiness was destroyed when Jing Hao learned that Rui En's father, who was a generous philanthropist, was the one responsible for his mother's death in a hit-and-run accident years ago. This revelation also led to his father's suicide on their wedding day. Devastated, Jing Hao chose to disappear rather than expose the truth about Rui En's father's crime. When he returned years later, Rui En had to decide whether to move on like he did or fight for his forgiveness and salvage their relationship.

Recommendation: Gracious Revenge similar to A Love to Kill
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Gracious Revenge(우아한 모녀)

2019South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamily RelationshipMother-Daughter RelationshipMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsRich FamilySmart Female LeadSoap Opera

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

This narrative centers around a woman groomed by her mother to serve as an instrument of vengeance, intertwined with her perilous romantic life. Carrie Jung has endured the loss of both her husband and child, and now her sole purpose is to exact revenge on those who caused their deaths. In pursuit of this goal, Carrie Jung trains Han Yoo Jin as a key player in her scheme for retribution. Han Yoo Jin is both intelligent and attractive, yet she finds herself in love with a man she should avoid.

Recommendation: Exhibition of Fireworks similar to A Love to Kill
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Exhibition of Fireworks(불꽃놀이)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceCharacter DevelopmentOlder Woman-Younger ManUnrequited Love

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Shin Na Ra, a nearly thirty-year-old woman, eagerly awaits the return of her boyfriend, who has been away on a business trip for seven years. During their dinner together, he reveals that he has not only been unfaithful but has also developed feelings for another woman. Consequently, their relationship comes to an end. To cope with her heartbreak, Na Ra consumes a significant amount of alcohol and accidentally drops the ring her former boyfriend gifted her into the cup of a stranger. This stranger, In Jae, unknowingly consumes the drink containing the ring, leading both of them to end up in the hospital. To make ends meet, Na Ra pretends to be her 20-year-old sister to get a job as a cosmetic clerk at the store of Mi Rae, the woman her ex-boyfriend has fallen for. Coincidentally, In Jae also finds himself at the same shop. Thus begins their unexpected journey of romance, as In Jae is also infatuated with Mi Rae.

Recommendation: Heart of Stone (2025) similar to A Love to Kill
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Heart of Stone (2025)(铁石心肠)

2025China
Meet AgainMelodramaMisunderstandingRevengeRomanceCEO Male LeadDeath Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherHidden IdentityMistreated Female LeadShort Length SeriesVengeful Male Lead

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Meet Again, Melodrama, Misunderstanding, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Xiao Lang, the recently appointed leader, enters with confidence, concealing a mysterious history. He was once the legitimate successor, but lost everything due to his stepmother's deceitful actions. The only bright spot in his difficult upbringing was Su Ming Yu. Returning for payback, her affection once again becomes his saving grace as love conquers revenge. (Youku)

Recommendation: Basketball similar to A Love to Kill
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Basketball(빠스껫 볼 )

2013South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveMelodramaRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceBasketballFamous Male LeadHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleRich Female LeadSports

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Melodrama, Rich Woman-Poor Man, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The drama series takes place during the chaotic time between Japan's colonial rule and the split of Korea into North and South. Kang San hails from a disadvantaged background and fights to escape his impoverished circumstances. Through his passion for basketball, he achieves success and crosses paths with a girl from a wealthy family. He aspires for their romance to transcend the differences in their social classes.

Recommendation: Golden Cross similar to A Love to Kill
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Golden Cross(골든 크로스)

2014South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceDouble IdentitySuspenseThriller

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A clandestine group referred to as "Golden Cross" exerts significant influence over the Korean economy and market through its extensive connections and wealth. Prosecutor Kang Do-yoon becomes embroiled in their activities when one of their schemes leads to the murder of his cherished sister, for which his father is subsequently wrongfully accused. Determined to avenge his sister, Do-yoon sets his sights on Seo Dong-ha, the influential figure behind the organization. However, his mission becomes complicated when he discovers that Seo is the father of the woman he loves, his colleague Seo Yi-re. Yi-re is an honorable prosecutor dedicated to justice; she has always held her father in high regard, and her world is upended when she uncovers his sinister side. At the same time, Seo mentors businessman Michael Jang, whose insatiable ambition soon drives him to compete with Seo for supremacy. This sets the stage for a confrontation involving power, wealth, and personal conflicts.

Recommendation: Two Wives (2009) similar to A Love to Kill
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Two Wives (2009)(두 아내)

2009South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAmnesiaFamily RelationshipInfidelity

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Han Ji Sook is a single parent who becomes romantically involved with a man who is already married. This man, Kang Chul Soo, has a family with his spouse, Yoon Young Hee. When Young Hee discovers Chul Soo's affair, she begins to emotionally withdraw from him. Ultimately, they end their marriage, allowing Chul Soo to embark on a new journey with Ji Sook. However, fate takes a turn when Chul Soo gets into a car accident, resulting in the loss of all memories related to Ji Sook. Consequently, Young Hee must act as if she and Chul Soo are still together.

Recommendation: Time Between Dog and Wolf similar to A Love to Kill
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Time Between Dog and Wolf(개와 늑대의 시간)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleRevengeRomanceActionAmnesiaNoir

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following the brutal murder of his mother by the Thai criminal organization Cheongbang, Lee Soo Hyun is taken in by NIS agent Kang Jung Ho's family. Alongside Jung Ho's son, Kang Min Gi, Soo Hyun trains to become a NIS agent. The two first crossed paths at the age of twelve and had another significant meeting thirteen years later, where they made promises about their future. One day, during a mission against the Cheongbang, Soo Hyun is unable to complete his objective due to resurfacing traumatic memories from his childhood in Thailand. In response to Soo Hyun's distress, NIS chief Jeong suggests that he go undercover within the Cheongbang. Accepting Jeong's offer, Soo Hyun stages his own death to assume a new identity as an undercover agent. Concealing his history, he infiltrates the Cheongbang with revenge as his motivation, leaving Ji Woo behind. Operating under the alias Kay, he navigates the alleyways of Bangkok, unaware that Ji Woo is the daughter of the very villain responsible for the deaths of his parents.

Recommendation: Autumn's Concerto similar to A Love to Kill
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Autumn's Concerto(下一站,幸福)

2009Taiwan
DramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleMisunderstandingRomanceChild Male LeadHidden IdentityMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanSexual ViolenceTearjerkerUniversity

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, Misunderstanding, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ren Guang Xi, a confident student studying law, appears to have a charmed existence. He is set to inherit a large and well-known company and excels in ice hockey. However, his life is actually quite lonely, lacking happiness, laughter, and drive. Everything changes when he crosses paths with Liang Mu Cheng, a new vendor selling bento boxes at his school cafeteria. Through a friendly wager, the two become closer and Guang Xi learns valuable lessons from Mu Cheng about compassion and love. Sadly, tragedy strikes when Guang Xi undergoes a critical brain surgery that results in amnesia. Two options are available for viewing: 21 episodes on TV or 34 episodes online.

Recommendation: Tropical Nights in December similar to A Love to Kill
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Tropical Nights in December(12월의 열대야)

2004South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSad RomanceComedyInfidelityOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Sad Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

December Fever narrates the perilous romance between a married woman and a man on the brink of death. The plot features a woman who finds herself drawn to another man, along with the young suitor attempting to win her over, and the individuals pursuing them. The story explores themes of hypocrisy and double standards, highlighting those who make sacrifices for their families. Additionally, it delves into the relationship between a father and his ailing son, as well as the tensions involving their mothers-in-law. With its engaging and comedic characters, the narrative reflects the nuances of everyday life. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Le Jun Kai similar to A Love to Kill
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Le Jun Kai(乐俊凯)

2013China
DramaMeet AgainMelodramaRevengeRomanceAbusive Male LeadEnemies To LoversFlashback To PastMean Male LeadObsessive Male LeadPossessive Male LeadUnexpected PregnancyWeb Series

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Meet Again, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the story of Le Jun Kai, the main character is consumed by a desire for vengeance against his enemy and the loss of his past love and child. To enact his revenge, he marries his enemy's daughter, Le Yi, and treats her poorly. Surprisingly, Le Yi endures his mistreatment without fighting back. However, complications arise when Le Jun Kai starts to develop unexpected feelings for Le Yi. This story is based on the short story "Le Jun Kai" by Fei Wo Si Cun.

Recommendation: Summer's Desire similar to A Love to Kill
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Summer's Desire(泡沫之夏)

2018China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaMisunderstandingRomanceAmnesiaBreakupBrother-Sister RelationshipEntertainment IndustryOrphan Female LeadPossessive Male LeadRich Male LeadSecond Chance Romance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Misunderstanding, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The story revolves around the intricate relationships among the three main characters and the emotional romance that follows. After Luo Xi saves Xia Mo from a potential disaster during a singing competition, their strained relationship from their time in a foster home starts to change. Luo Xi falls in love with Xia Mo, leading her suitor Ou Chen to send her abroad for further studies. Years later, Luo Xi, now a famous figure, reunites with Xia Mo just as Ou Chen loses his memory in an accident. As feelings of love and resentment mix with uncertainty, the outcome of this love triangle remains uncertain.

Recommendation: Life Is Beautiful (2001) similar to A Love to Kill
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Life Is Beautiful (2001)(인생은 아름다워)

2001South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleMeet AgainRomanceBreak UpBusinessFather-Son RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstJealousyLove SquareStar Crossed LoversViolence

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, Meet Again, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Chairman Yu, a prominent figure in the hotel industry, decides to hand over his business to his younger daughter Hee Jung, who has a background in hotel management from Switzerland. Meanwhile, her older sister Su Jung pursues a career as a concert pianist. Hee Jung starts her career at the bottom of the P.R. Department, still dealing with the trauma of losing her first love, who sacrificed himself to save her. As Chairman Yu plans to develop a resort next to a casino in the declining town of Sabuk, Hee Jung finds herself at odds with him as she supports Jae Min, a local troublemaker who reminds her of her late boyfriend and is determined to protect his community.

Recommendation: Will It Snow for Christmas? similar to A Love to Kill
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Will It Snow for Christmas?(크리스마스에 눈이 올까요?)

2009South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceCharacter DevelopmentDeathFamily PressureFamily SecretFirst LoveHidden PastLovers SeparatedTearjerker

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Cha Kang Jin is the offspring of a barmaid named Cha Chun Hee. His life is challenging as he often finds himself in altercations and witnesses others mistreating his mother, yet he feels powerless to intervene. He encountered Han Ji Wan during their teenage years, but their relationship could not progress because Ji Wan fled. Eight years later, he crosses paths with Ji Wan again at her engagement ceremony to Park Tae Joon. However, he is devastated to see that Ji Wan acts as if she has forgotten him completely.

Recommendation: May Queen similar to A Love to Kill
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May Queen(메이퀸)

2012South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRevengeRomanceBirth SecretCharacter DevelopmentDeath Of A GrandfatherFriends To LoversLove SquareProsecutor Male LeadTearjerkerWelder Female Lead

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The protagonist Hae Joo starts her life in severe poverty. However, even with the weight of her parents' secret history, she skillfully maneuvers through challenges and strives to fulfill her aspirations. Her childhood love, Park Chang Hee, who is the son of the butler for a company chairman, also transcends his modest origins to become a successful prosecutor. Meanwhile, the cheerful and carefree Kang San, the affluent son of the boss, comes back to Korea after spending years overseas, realizing that he still harbors feelings for Hae Joo.

Recommendation: Love and Fortune (2018) similar to A Love to Kill
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Love and Fortune (2018)(恋のツキ)

2018Japan
DramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAdapted From A MangaInfidelityLove At First SightOlder Woman-Younger ManSchool SettingSexual ContentStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Wako, a woman in her thirties, finds herself drawn to a high school student named Yumeaki, even though she is unhappy with her current relationship. This story is based on the manga "Koi no Tsuki" by Nitta Akira. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Autumn Tale similar to A Love to Kill
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Autumn Tale(가을 동화)

2000South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveMeet AgainMelodramaRomanceArtist Male LeadBrother-Sister RelationshipEvil SiblingFall-Autumn SettingFirst LoveLove SquareRiches To RagsSwitched At Birth

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Meet Again, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yoon Joon Suh and Yoon Eun Suh were raised as siblings, but it was later revealed that Eun Suh was actually switched at birth and belonged to a different family. The truth came to light when Eun Suh was in a car accident and her blood type did not match that of her parents. Following the revelation, the two girls were returned to their rightful families, with the Yoon family moving to the United States while Eun Suh remained in Korea with her biological family in difficult circumstances. Years later, Joon Suh returned to Korea and the former siblings coincidentally reunited.

Recommendation: Secret similar to A Love to Kill
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Secret(비밀)

2013South Korea
Aggressive Male LeadDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceAge GapHatredLove SquareNaive Female LeadNice Female LeadRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSlow Burn Romance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Aggressive Male Lead, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A man who dismisses the concept of love finds himself falling for a woman who has experienced its pain

Recommendation: The Innocent Man similar to A Love to Kill
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The Innocent Man(세상 어디에도 없는 착한남자)

2012South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceAntihero Male LeadCharacter DevelopmentCold Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFirst LoveHeiress LeadMale Chases Female FirstRich Female Lead

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Rich Woman-Poor Man, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The storyline unfolds as a melodrama centered around Kang Ma Roo, a man who has been deceived by his one true love, Han Jae Hee. Years later, Ma Roo leads a life of hedonism, having given up his own happiness for his girlfriend, only to find out she moved on and wed a wealthy man without a second thought. Driven by a desire for revenge, he seeks out Seo Eun Gi, the strong-willed and aloof daughter of the man Jae Hee chose to marry.

Recommendation: Loving, Never Forgetting similar to A Love to Kill
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Loving, Never Forgetting(戀戀不忘)

2014China
Aggressive Male LeadDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceNovel AdaptationChild CustodyNaive Female LeadOne-night StandPossessive Male LeadRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSingle Mother

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Aggressive Male Lead, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Their paths crossed for the first time as the lotus flower petals were drifting down, but they had to separate soon after. When they met again years later, Li Zhong Mou seemed to have no memory of Wu Tong, which left her feeling sad. Now, all he desires is custody of their son. Can they mend their fractured relationship after spending seven years together?

Recommendation: Smile, Again similar to A Love to Kill
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Smile, Again(스마일 어게인)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBaseballFirst LoveFriendshipSports

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the spring of 1999, at a high school in Gyeongju, Dan Hui is well-known among her male classmates as an unusual girl who enjoys playing baseball, while Ha Jin is celebrated as the attractive class president who has triumphed over his past as an orphan. Conversely, Yu Gang is a solitary figure, shunned by her classmates due to her somber demeanor, yet she is constantly watching Ha Jin from afar. Fast forward to the spring of 2006, Ha Jin comes to the aid of Jae Myeong, leading to the formation of a close friendship. Jae Myeong, the son of the President of Mirae Chemicals, uses his influence to secure Ha Jin a position. The President then instructs Jae Myeong to train the company's softball team, hoping it will instill discipline in him. Dan Hui has long admired Jae Myeong as a baseball player and has great expectations for his role as a coach. Initially, Jae Myeong dismisses the softball team, having always played baseball, but as he engages with the team and is inspired by Dan Hui's enthusiasm and hard work, he begins to feel motivated. He sets ambitious goals to turn his team into champions and to elevate Dan Hui to become the top pitcher. Throughout this journey, he finds himself falling for her. Dan Hui, meanwhile, is drawn to Jae Myeong but struggles to open up due to the emotional scars left by her first love. Jae Myeong grows increasingly curious about the man who has caused Dan Hui such pain...

Recommendation: First Love (2002) similar to A Love to Kill
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First Love (2002)(ファーストラブ)

2002Japan
DramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleRomanceFirst LoveSisters' RelationshipStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeacher Male Lead

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kasumi is surprised to learn that her sister's future husband is the same man she had feelings for in high school five years ago. He was her teacher back then and left his job due to their inappropriate relationship, causing Kasumi a great deal of pain. Now they must confront their shared past before it causes harm to their loved ones in the present.

Recommendation: That Woman Catches People similar to A Love to Kill
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That Woman Catches People(그 여자 사람잡네)

2002South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBetrayalBetrayed By A FriendFriendshipSibling Rivalry

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Baek Sang Ah and Han Bok Nyeo are two women who find themselves vying for the affections of Oh Cheon Soo, resulting in a tumultuous relationship filled with love and betrayal.

Recommendation: My Man's Woman similar to A Love to Kill
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My Man's Woman(내 남자의 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAntiheroine Female LeadInfidelityLifeSoap Opera

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A woman is involved in a romantic relationship with a man who is already married. Her name is Lee Hwa Young, and she experiences no remorse for taking her friend's spouse.

Recommendation: Love Keeps Going similar to A Love to Kill
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Love Keeps Going(美樂加油)

2011Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBetrayalBrothers' RelationshipBusinessComedy

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Zha Mei Le's journey began in her childhood when she learned about her parents' impending divorce and their reluctance to take her in. Determined to change their minds, she excelled in all aspects of her life, earning certificates and admiration from her colleagues and boss. Through her kind and caring nature, she met her boyfriend Han Yi Feng and won over his family, except for his brother Han Yi Lei. Despite their initial dislike for each other, Mei Le agreed to pick up Yi Lei from the airport as a favor to her boyfriend. As she worked hard to help Yi Feng achieve his dream of owning a bakery, she discovered his infidelity with a coworker. This revelation led Mei Le to develop feelings for Yi Lei.

Recommendation: Fashion King (2012) similar to A Love to Kill
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Fashion King (2012)(패션왕)

2012South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAntihero Male LeadChasing A DreamFashion IndustryFilmed Abroad

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Every great fashion journey has to begin at some point. For aspiring designer Kang Yeong Geol, that point is a modest stall located in Dongdaemun Market, a bustling fashion hub in Seoul known for its affordable apparel and emerging designers. Initially, Yeong Geol feels hesitant about chasing his dream of becoming a renowned designer, until he crosses paths with Lee Ga Yeong, a self-assured young woman who shares his ambitions. Meanwhile, Anna Choi, a bold individual who will stop at nothing to achieve her desires, and privileged heartthrob Jung Jae Hyeok form a complex love triangle.

Recommendation: TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain similar to A Love to Kill
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TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain(TV소설 내 마음의 꽃비)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamilyHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple Couples

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A narrative about an intelligent young girl who, having lost her family during the Korean War, navigates the swift transformations of Korean society in the 1970s. It is a tale that explores themes of ambition, love, grief, forgiveness, and the reconciling of two generations who endured the chaotic times of the first and second Korean Wars, spanning from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Recommendation: A Bird That Doesn't Sing similar to A Love to Kill
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A Bird That Doesn't Sing(울지않는 새)

2015South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamilyRiches To RagsSoap OperaWrongfully Accused

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A 10 billion won insurance murder scandal leads Oh Ha Naui to lose everything she holds dear. In response, she embarks on a quest for vengeance against Chun Mi Ja, the person responsible for her tragic circumstances.

Recommendation: Becoming a Billionaire similar to A Love to Kill
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Becoming a Billionaire(부자의 탄생)

2010South Korea
DramaMelodramaRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceBirth SecretBusinessComedyOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Rich Woman-Poor Man, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The series centers on Choi Suk Bong, a man convinced that he is the offspring of a wealthy father and the heir to a chaebol conglomerate. He encounters Lee Shin Mi, who is indeed a chaebol heir but displays none of the typical traits associated with that status, living a life marked by thriftiness and frugality. Despite their initial clash, she assists him as he endeavors to achieve his ambition of acquiring riches.

Recommendation: Autumn Shower similar to A Love to Kill
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Autumn Shower(가을 소나기)

2005South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFall-Autumn SettingFriendshipInfidelitySismance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a man named Choi Yoon Jae, who becomes involved in a car crash that leaves his wife, Gyoo Eun, hospitalized and in a coma. Gyoo Eun's closest friend, Park Yeon Seo, harbors secret feelings for Yoon Jae. During Gyoo Eun's unconscious state, her husband and her best friend embark on a romantic relationship. Will Gyoo Eun regain consciousness? If she does, what consequences will follow? (AsianDB)

Recommendation: Pink Lipstick similar to A Love to Kill
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Pink Lipstick(분홍 립스틱)

2010South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceBest Friends RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityRetaliation

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yoo Ga Eun is a kind-hearted young woman who was in a relationship with her boyfriend, Park Jeong U, which eventually led to marriage. However, she later uncovers the painful truth that her husband had been unfaithful with her close friend, Mi Ran, and that their adopted daughter is in fact the result of Jeong U and Mi Ran's affair. In a bid for revenge against them, she decides to marry Maeng Ho Geol, a prosperous clothing businessman, and meticulously devises a plan for their downfall. Meanwhile, Ga Eun also encounters Ha Jae Beom, a man who falls deeply in love with her and vows to stand by her through all her endeavors.

Recommendation: Tears of Diamond similar to A Love to Kill
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Tears of Diamond(다이아몬드의 눈물)

2005South Korea
DramaRevengeRomance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

On the day of their engagement, Cheol Jong radiates happiness, his cheeks flushed, while In Ha remains calm and tranquil. Both In Ha and Cheol Jong are employed at Hyung Min’s independent construction company, which unfortunately faces bankruptcy in the aftermath of the IMF crisis. Meanwhile, Hyung Min continues to indulge in socializing with women and playing golf, oblivious to the impending financial downfall of his firm. Eventually, the company succumbs to the economic downturn, leaving Hyung Min’s father in shock and causing his mother to neglect him. With Hyung Min's assistance, Cheol Jong and his team manage to join Chairman Jin’s company, while In Ha stands by Hyung Min's side. In a desperate bid to cover his father's surgery costs, Hyung Min pleads for help from friends but is met with rejection. He resorts to selling his car to raise the necessary funds, marking the first time he experiences such a profound low, evoking sympathy from In Ha. Ultimately, In Ha decides to use her wedding savings to pay for Hyung Min’s father's medical bills, deepening Hyung Min's affection for her. Observing In Ha's emotional response, Cheol Jong requests a delay in their wedding, which causes Hyung Min to worry about losing her. When Cheol Jong catches Hyung Min and In Ha sharing a kiss, he lashes out at Hyung Min and pressures In Ha. Although Hyung Min confesses his feelings to In Ha, she rejects him coldly. Cheol Jong, fearful of losing In Ha, pushes for their wedding to proceed without regard for her feelings, while Hyung Min promises his father that he will make In Ha his wife. However, fate intervenes when Hyung Min introduces a stripper he once knew to Cheol Jong. Later, In Ha warns Cheol Jong that their marriage might lead to unhappiness, but he reacts with anger and insists on moving forward with the plans. Meanwhile, unable to win In Ha's heart, Hyung Min faces a difficult decision.

Recommendation: Ju Zi similar to A Love to Kill
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Ju Zi(菊子)

2011China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative follows Ju Zi, a woman whose life is marked by tragedy, and the individuals in her midst amid a Japanese invasion

Recommendation: Sweet Lies similar to A Love to Kill
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Sweet Lies(甜蜜的谎言)

2017China
DramaMelodramaRomance

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Describes the intricate emotional tale involving Wen Ya, who disappeared for eight years, her former lover Detective Captain Li Yuan, and her current spouse Jiang Xiao Xian

Recommendation: Destination Of Love similar to A Love to Kill
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Destination Of Love(婚巢)

2012China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds the journey of siblings Yang Xue and Yang Li Nan as they transitioned from a rural village to a bustling metropolis where they settled down to pursue their careers. While striving to realize their dreams through hard work, they also grappled with the inevitability of marriage looming on the horizon.

Recommendation: Love Trouble similar to A Love to Kill
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Love Trouble(真爱惹麻烦)

2013China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Following the unjust persecution of Lin Zhen Xin's father, Lin Shin Nan, due to a business deal gone wrong with the powerful Ko family, she decides to seek revenge for her father's death. To gather evidence of her father's innocence, she feigns romantic interest in Ko Yang, the heir to the Ko family. However, as she gets closer to Ko Yang, she finds herself falling uncontrollably in love with him. Meanwhile, Wang Xiang, who also has feelings for Lin, is forced to watch from the sidelines as Lin faces a difficult decision. The series is available in two versions: the original 40-episode version and the CCTV version with 38 episodes.

Recommendation: Beautiful Stupid Woman similar to A Love to Kill
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Beautiful Stupid Woman(美丽的笨女人)

2015China
DramaLove TriangleRomance

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The plot revolves around a young woman named Mo Zhen who is taken advantage of by her former partner due to her compassionate nature. She ends up shouldering the responsibilities of his family and bailing out his business.

Recommendation: I Believed in Men similar to A Love to Kill
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I Believed in Men(남자를 믿었네)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

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A timeless family saga centered around a food company executive who experiences a whirlwind of challenges following an unexplained breakup with a significant other.

Recommendation: Love Tears Us Apart similar to A Love to Kill
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Love Tears Us Apart(忘情歌)

2018China
DramaRevengeRomance

Like A Love to Kill, this drama also features Drama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

During the 1920s, a rural girl named Cheng Ying applied to audition for the newly established Golden Stage in Shanghai, owned by Ling Shi Wei. Along the way, she crossed paths with Gao Wen Zhong. Despite starting off as bitter enemies, they gradually developed feelings for each other. Cheng Ying, with her refined demeanor and beautiful voice, successfully made her way onto the Golden Stage. Despite Gao Wen Zhong expressing his love multiple times, Cheng Ying turned him down each time. Gao Wen Zhong was heartbroken when Cheng Ying started getting close to Ling Shi Wei, who was actually an enemy of Cheng Ying's family. After encountering her long-lost sister Mei Rou, Cheng Ying attempted to rescue her but tragically, Mei Rou was killed by Ling Shi Wei. Seeking revenge, Cheng Ying found herself in danger but was saved by an old friend. Rather than acting impulsively, Cheng Ying focused on gathering evidence against Ling Shi Wei. When Gao Wen Zhong discovered the truth, he selflessly assisted Cheng Ying in bringing Ling Shi Wei to justice. Gao Wen Zhong's genuine love helped heal Cheng Ying's past pain, leading them to eventually marry and live a simple and content life together.