Anata niwa Watasanai - Asian drama recommendation
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Anata niwa Watasanai(あなたには渡さない)

2018Japan
Dysfunctional MarriageFamilyInfidelityMelodrama

Kamishima Michiko has been married to her husband Shunpei for two decades. Shunpei is the son and chef of a prestigious family that operates a traditional Japanese restaurant, and the couple has two children. Michiko lives a tranquil life as a stay-at-home mother. However, one day, Yahagi Tae, who claims to be Shunpei's lover, unexpectedly appears before Michiko and declares, "I have come to take your husband." Tae discloses that she and Shunpei have been involved in a relationship for the past six years. She presents Michiko with divorce papers signed by Shunpei and discloses that Michiko's late mother-in-law had approved of their affair. In addition, Michiko learns that her husband's restaurant is burdened with significant debt and is on the verge of going bankrupt. Faced with a series of startling revelations, Michiko negotiates with Tae to purchase her marriage rights to Shunpei for 60 million yen and resolves to take over the restaurant as the new owner to revive its fortunes.

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Anata Niwa Watasanai

Recommendation: Ai no Meikyu similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Ai no Meikyu(愛の迷宮)

2007Japan
Dysfunctional MarriageFamilyInfidelityMelodramaRich Woman-Poor ManRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Dysfunctional Marriage, Family, Infidelity, and Melodrama themes with a 67% similarity match.

Ayaka, a member of a prominent family, finds herself in an unhappy marriage with Mitsuo, the next in line to inherit a successful company. Upon learning of his affair with his late brother's wife, Kanako, Ayaka develops feelings for Kota, a married servant. The intricate love connections also involve their children, who are introduced in the latter part of the series.

Recommendation: Story of My Mother's Family similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Story of My Mother's Family(娘家的故事)

2009China
FamilyMelodrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 50% similarity match.

The story explores the attitudes and daily lives of two families connected through marriage, showcasing how seemingly insignificant details reveal the dynamics of their relationships within the family and marriage

Recommendation: An Ancient Village and the Women similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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An Ancient Village and the Women(古村女人)

2011China
FamilyMelodrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 50% similarity match.

Describes the narrative of Liang Hong Ying, a rural woman who has dedicated her life to caring for three elderly individuals and her four children while also mediating conflicts between two families

Recommendation: Three Kingdoms of the Sisters-in-law similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Three Kingdoms of the Sisters-in-law(妯娌的三国时代)

2012China
FamilyInfidelity

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Infidelity with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Child's Slave similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Child's Slave(孩奴)

2013China
FamilyMelodrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 50% similarity match.

The drama tackles various real-life issues like urban families and strained marital relationships due to children, portraying the struggles of four different mothers. It narrates the hardships, frustrations, and sorrows of parents who sacrifice everything for their children's prospects in a fast-paced society.

Recommendation: Dongsuhneun Johgetne similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Dongsuhneun Johgetne(동서는 좋겠네)

2001South Korea
FamilyMelodrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 50% similarity match.

A play divided into two narratives: one focusing on Yoo Mi Young and the other on her family, which consists of three men and one woman sharing a home.

Recommendation: TV Novel: Waves, Waves similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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TV Novel: Waves, Waves(TV소설 파도야 파도야)

2018South Korea
FamilyMelodrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 50% similarity match.

A poignant human family narrative that tells the tale of a group of five women who, after the war, lost their possessions and became estranged from one another.

Recommendation: One Warm Word similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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One Warm Word(따뜻한 말 한마디)

2013South Korea
FamilyInfidelityMelodramaDramaLifeSlight Romance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family, Infidelity, and Melodrama themes with a 43% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around two married couples facing potential collapse as both the husbands and wives develop feelings for others. Na Eun Jin is a diligent, optimistic, and cheerful individual who experiences disappointment due to her unfaithful husband, prompting her to discover a new facet of herself. On the other hand, Yoo Jae Hak is a prosperous CEO, a respected father of two sons, and a husband to his loyal wife. He believed he was content in his life until he finds himself drawn to Eun Jin, leading him to introspect about his existence and the struggle between his family obligations and his emotions for Eun Jin.

Recommendation: Ji Mu Hou Ma similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Ji Mu Hou Ma(继母后妈)

2008China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The story begins by exploring the differences between the kind and cruel stepmothers in two families, one with a brother and sister

Recommendation: Hu Yang Nu Ren similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Hu Yang Nu Ren(胡杨女人)

2010China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

Shares the epic tale of a Mongolian lady who settled her father's financial obligations

Recommendation: Story of My Mother's Family Season 2 similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Story of My Mother's Family Season 2(娘家的故事2)

2010China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The second installment follows the journey of He Xiao Nan, the younger daughter in the He family, and her spouse, Yang Jun Xian, as they navigate various family challenges to preserve their marriage

Recommendation: Worrying similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Worrying(牵挂)

2010China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The drama depicts the touching tale of Lao Niu and his family of three, residing in a modest small courtyard located in Huaishu Hutong, Shicha Seaside, Beijing during the 1990s

Recommendation: Shan Jian Ling Xiang Ma Bang Lai similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Shan Jian Ling Xiang Ma Bang Lai(山间铃响马帮来)

2010China
FamilyMelodramaWar

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The play narrates a tale of counter-espionage activities at the Yunnan border in the initial period of liberation, depicting the challenges faced by frontier inhabitants and the collective efforts of militiamen in combating bandits

Recommendation: Fei Qin Jie Mei similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Fei Qin Jie Mei(非亲姐妹)

2010China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The drama narrates the tale of affection and animosity between two siblings raised in the same household but possessing contrasting personalities

Recommendation: Yang Qi Qiao's Troubles similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Yang Qi Qiao's Troubles(豆腐西施杨七巧)

2014China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

Describes the tale of Yang Qi Qiao and her spouse Qian Man Gui encountering an orphaned infant

Recommendation: Heart-to-Heart Dialogue similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Heart-to-Heart Dialogue(我和我的儿女们)

2019China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative follows Qian Guang, a former history teacher at a middle school, his adopted daughter Qian An'an, and various other children in their intricate family dynamic

Recommendation: I'm Fine in Beijing similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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I'm Fine in Beijing(我在北京·挺好的)

2014China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The play narrates the tale of Tan Xiao Ai and Xu Xiao Yuan, two sisters who were divided by opposing forces

Recommendation: Xi Fu similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Xi Fu(媳妇)

2007China
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

It narrates the challenging bond between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law within a traditional Chinese household

Recommendation: The City of the Family similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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The City of the Family(那座城这家人)

2018China
FamilyMelodrama1970s

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

Following a tragic event caused by an earthquake, the narrative unfolds in Tangshan and centers around two households, three generations, and nine individuals with different surnames who eventually come together as a family. In 1976, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck suddenly, resulting in Wang Da Ming and his wife being trapped under debris. After being rescued six days later, Wang Da Ming discovers that his wife, who was pregnant at the time, and his father did not survive. The entire community mourns the loss of loved ones from every household. Struggling to cope with the tragedy, Wang Da Ming encounters Yang Ai, a factory worker who becomes a source of support. Yang Ai, who is an orphan, lost her family in the earthquake, leaving only her mute nephew under her care. Through their bond, Wang Da Ming and Yang Ai gradually form a new family and work together to rebuild their lives.

Recommendation: Zhi Ai Qin Ren similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Zhi Ai Qin Ren(挚爱亲人)

2021China
FamilyMelodramaWeb Series

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Father and Sons (2001) similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Father and Sons (2001)(아버지와 아들)

2001South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bara no Jujika similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
40%Match
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Bara no Jujika(薔薇の十字架)

2002Japan
FamilyMelodramaMiniseries

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

A fresh melodramatic story unfolds, focusing on a man yearning for children, yet unable to conceive with his spouse, and a single woman desiring to become a mother. The narrative also delves into the significance of children to both genders. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: The Unusual Family similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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The Unusual Family(별난 가족)

2016South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The story revolves around two girls from the countryside, each with distinct aspirations. Dan Yi, a girl from a rural area, aspires to uplift her local communities. In contrast, Sam Wol is eager to escape her hometown, dreaming of a life reminiscent of Cinderella. With their divergent goals, both girls relocate to Seoul. How will their lives evolve in the coming days?

Recommendation: The All-Round Wife similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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The All-Round Wife(국가대표 와이프)

2021South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

A story unfolds in the area of Gangnam, focusing on Seo Cho Hee as she endeavors to enhance her quality of life through her home. The narrative carries a genuine family-themed message that emphasizes the idea that true happiness stems from the people within a household, rather than the physical dwelling itself. (Naver)

Recommendation: Return of Fortunate Bok similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Return of Fortunate Bok(돌아온 복단지)

2017South Korea
FamilyMelodramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

In the upscale neighborhood of Gangnam, one mother stands out as an exception: Bok Dang Ji. She relocated to Gangnam and struggles to make ends meet, yet she feels fortunate, akin to Cinderella, because she married the man she once admired from afar. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Han Jung Wook, a prosecutor who enjoys a life of privilege and shares many similarities with her. Having risen from poverty to join the ranks of the affluent through relentless effort, he embodies determination. However, their lives take a downturn one fateful day. The series focuses on Bok Dan Ji, a mother in Gangnam, and Han Jung Wook, who experiences a fall from grace as a member of the elite, as they gradually cultivate a bond and discover genuine love. (MBC America)

Recommendation: Qiu Hai Tang (2007) similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Qiu Hai Tang (2007)(秋海棠)

2007China
FamilyMelodramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 40% similarity match.

The drama narrates the romantic relationship between Qiu Hai Tang, a renowned pupil in Yuzhen class, and Luo Xiang Qi, a female student from Normal University

Recommendation: Enchanting Neighbor similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Enchanting Neighbor(황홀한 이웃)

2015South Korea
FamilyInfidelityMelodramaMarried Female LeadRevengeRomanceSoap Opera

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family, Infidelity, and Melodrama themes with a 38% similarity match.

Gong Soo Rae has loved her husband, Seo Bong Gook, since their teenage years. However, she discovers that he is involved in an affair with Choi Yi Kyung. At the same time, Park Chan Woo portrays a man who stands by her side.

Recommendation: Women's Heart similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Women's Heart(天涯女人心)

2015China
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative centers around a young lady named Lu Yaqing in the era of the Chinese republic. She transforms her circumstances from poverty to marrying into a wealthy family, leveraging her embroidery skills to rise as a prosperous and influential figure, leaving a significant mark during her lifetime.

Recommendation: The Lover's Lies similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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The Lover's Lies(爱人的谎言)

2016China
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

After Tong Si Jie loses her parents at a young age, she faces challenges and takes on various jobs to support her siblings. Her path crosses with the wealthy Yi Yi, and they fall in love against all odds. However, their plans for a future together are disrupted by Yi Yi's controlling mother, who manipulates the situation and drives a wedge between the couple.

Recommendation: Atakake no Hitobito similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Atakake no Hitobito(安宅家の人々)

2008Japan
FamilyMelodramaNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Endo Kumiko plays the role of Kuniko in the series, who is the daughter of an employee working for the wealthy hotel owner, Soemon Ataka. Kuniko chooses to marry Soichi, Soemon's son who has intellectual disabilities, because she values his pure heart over his family's wealth. Soichi faces disdain from his brother Joji, who has squandered his share of the inheritance due to unsuccessful business ventures. Kuniko struggles to defend the last hotel remaining from Joji's schemes, while Joji's wife starts to influence Soichi's feelings.

Recommendation: Kekkonshiki no Zenjitsu ni similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Kekkonshiki no Zenjitsu ni(結婚式の前日に)

2015Japan
FamilyMelodramaDramaMiniseries

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Hitomi Ashizawa, also known as Karina, holds the position of team leader at a real estate company. She is currently in a relationship with a doctor and was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor, 100 days before her scheduled wedding. Despite not having been in contact for 28 years, Hitomi's mother suddenly reappears in her life. With her cheerful demeanor, Hitomi's mother provides her with support and motivates her to maintain a positive outlook on life.

Recommendation: Sidestreet People similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Sidestreet People(골목 안 사람들)

2002South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaSoap Opera

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Lovers (2003) similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Lovers (2003)(연인)

2003South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: TV Novel: Landscape In My Heart similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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TV Novel: Landscape In My Heart(TV소설 그대의 풍경)

2007South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaSoap Opera

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

A young woman is compelled to relinquish her baby when her first love weds someone else. Many years later, now a married woman, she finds her child, and shortly thereafter, her first love comes back to the town.

Recommendation: Foolish Mom similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Foolish Mom(바보엄마)

2012South Korea
FamilyMelodramaComedyDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Kim Yeong Ju serves as the talented editor of the fashion magazine ESTILLO; however, her personal life is far from the joyful image others perceive. Her spouse, law professor Park Jeong Do, is unfaithful to her with another woman, leading Yeong Ju to focus solely on her daughter, Park Dat Byeol. Throughout this turmoil, she conceals a significant secret from her family and colleagues, though her siblings are privy to it.

Recommendation: The Birth of a Family similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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The Birth of a Family(가족의 탄생)

2012South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

A narrative centered around an adopted woman facing challenges in her quest to establish a family.

Recommendation: Pure Love (2013) similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Pure Love (2013)(일말의 순정)

2013South Korea
FamilyMelodramaComedyDrama

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

A comedy series focuses on a group of teenagers who appear to be more sophisticated than the adults around them, alongside a pair of individuals who have recently reached their 40s.

Recommendation: Mother's Garden similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Mother's Garden(엄마의 정원 )

2014South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

A familial narrative revolves around a woman who moves into her biological mother's boarding house alongside her stepmother following her father's death and the subsequent decline of his business. This challenged family navigates life's obstacles together, relying on love and empathy to achieve a joyful resolution. (MBC)

Recommendation: Sweet Home, Sweet Honey similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Sweet Home, Sweet Honey(우리집 꿀단지)

2015South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Despite facing financial hardships, Oh Bom remains optimistic and cheerful. She holds a part-time job at a factory. Kang Ma Roo is a gentle and uncomplicated young man, who possesses a certain naivety about life. An Tae Ho serves as the section chief at a corporation and is driven by ambition. He seeks out Choi Ah Ran for his own interests and eventually marries her. Choi Ah Ran is the heir to a substantial company. Although she is intelligent, she carries the burden of a troubled history; her younger sister has vanished, and her parents have abandoned her.

Recommendation: All is Well (2015) similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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All is Well (2015)(다 잘될거야)

2015South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

A theatrical piece centered on individuals confronting animosity and discord as they discover the essence of forgiveness, love, and true happiness.

Recommendation: Great First Wives similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Great First Wives(위대한 조강지처)

2015South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaSoap Opera

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Two decades after harboring a dark secret in their school days, three women come together again when they discover they reside in the same apartment complex. Although their lives have taken different paths, they face a common issue: infidelity from their husbands. United by their feelings of betrayal, these three housewives form a bond to seek vengeance. By actively addressing their marital challenges, this series promises to offer a sense of cathartic relief to its female audience. (MBC)

Recommendation: Madam Cha Dal Rae's Love similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Madam Cha Dal Rae's Love(차달래 부인의 사랑)

2018South Korea
FamilyMelodramaComedyRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

This drama revolves around three women in their middle age: Cha Jin Ok, Oh Dal Sook, and Nam Mi Rae. They are friends who completed high school together and think they are living fulfilling lives; however, they encounter a significant turning point in their lives. (KoreanDrama.org)

Recommendation: Love Twist similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Love Twist(사랑의 꽈배기)

2021South Korea
FamilyMelodramaFamily RelationshipLove Triangle

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Experience the heartwarming transformations of three families spanning different generations as they navigate the love story of a unique couple

Recommendation: The Spirits of Love similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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The Spirits of Love()

2006Taiwan
FamilyMelodramaMultiple MainsRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Chun Ja's Happy Events similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Chun Ja's Happy Events(춘자네 경사났네)

2008South Korea
FamilyMelodramaRomanceSoap Opera

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Yeon Bun Hong finds herself as a single mother after being deceived by the man she cared for, yet she remains resolute in her decision to forge ahead with her life. Bun Hong became pregnant with Gi Seok's baby, but he expressed his disinterest in having the child and urged her to terminate the pregnancy, which she found herself unable to do. Tragically, her friends, Lee Ju Yeong and Lee Seon Hui, lost their lives in a boating accident; Bun Hong was on the boat as well, but she managed to survive. Seon Hui was in a relationship with Ju Yeong, but due to a series of misunderstandings, the Lee family mistakenly believed that Bun Hong was Ju Yeong's partner and that she was expecting his child. To escape her troubles, Bun Hong moved into the Lee household, allowing them to think that the baby was Ju Yeong's. Lee Ju Hyeok, Ju Yeong's elder brother, develops feelings for Bun Hong. What will happen when the Lee family uncovers the truth behind Bun Hong's deception regarding the child's parentage? How will Ju Hyeok react to her once he learns the reality?

Recommendation: I Can't Stop similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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I Can't Stop(멈출 수 없어)

2009South Korea
FamilyMelodramaRomanceSoap Opera

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

Hong Yun Shi was a naive and innocent young woman who maintained her cheerful disposition despite her upbringing in a life of poverty. Her challenging situation leads her to wed the wealthy Byung Joo, but she soon faces betrayal from both her husband and her mother-in-law. Upon learning that her mother-in-law played a role in her mother’s mysterious vanishing, Yun Shi begins to lose her once-pure nature and becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. Soo Ri, who has deep feelings for Yun Shi, can do little more than watch over her with affection and concern.

Recommendation: A Wife’s Credentials similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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A Wife’s Credentials(아내의 자격)

2012South Korea
Dysfunctional MarriageFamilyInfidelityMelodramaDramaHousewife LeadIll ChildIllnessMother-Son RelationshipRich Male LeadRomanceSecret Second Family

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Dysfunctional Marriage, Family, Infidelity, and Melodrama themes with a 33% similarity match.

In contemporary society, academic performance among children has become a benchmark for what exceptional wives should possess. This drama illustrates a housewife's battle to enhance her child's academic standing within South Korea's competitive educational landscape while embracing her own humanity and capacity for love. Seo Rae is a self-accepting homemaker and mother, married to Sang Jin, a wealthy and highly educated individual. However, she is taken aback when she learns that her niece has been accepted into an International junior high school, prompting her to seek similar admissions for her son, Han Gyul. As he begins attending preparatory classes, his grades show marked improvement. Yet, after taking him to see a dentist named Tae Oh, she unexpectedly finds herself falling for him. Now, she faces a pivotal decision, torn between the possibility of an affair that could jeopardize her life and a future with her true love. (JTBC)

Recommendation: Still You (2012) similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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Still You (2012)(그래도 당신)

2012South Korea
FamilyMelodramaRomanceSoap Opera

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

A story revolves around a woman who, after going through a phony divorce, partners with her husband's rival to rekindle the affection of her true husband, who has had a change of heart.

Recommendation: TV Novel: Eun Hui similar to Anata niwa Watasanai
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TV Novel: Eun Hui(TV소설 은희)

2013South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

On the eve of the Korean War in 1950, a man is murdered, setting off a chain of events that affects three families as four young individuals navigate the complexities of love and forgiveness. Kim Eun Hee's father is wrongfully accused of the crime and meets a tragic end as a consequence. Since that incident, Eun Hee has faced ostracism from her community. Im Sung Jae has always harbored feelings for Eun Hee, but their shared history threatens to keep them apart. Following his father's death, Sung Jae was ironically taken in and raised by the actual murderer, Cha Seok Goo. Seok Goo's daughter, Cha Young Joo, is both intelligent and arrogant, and she has developed feelings for Sung Jae. Her jealousy motivates her to attempt to sabotage his relationship with Eun Hee. Meanwhile, Choi Jung Tae is also in love with Eun Hee but chooses to accept that her affections lie elsewhere.

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The Dearest Lady(최고의 연인)

2015South Korea
FamilyMelodramaDramaRomance

Like Anata niwa Watasanai, this drama also features Family and Melodrama with a 33% similarity match.

A lively miniseries focused on family dynamics, showcasing a blend of various generations and their distinct perspectives on relationships. The central storyline revolves around the tensions that emerge between a mother and her daughter, primarily stemming from the men they are involved with, highlighting the struggles that single mothers and divorcees encounter in contemporary society. The portrayal of their lives, along with those intertwined with them, resonates with viewers, evoking a comforting sensation known as love. (MBC)