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Bad Family(불량가족)

2006South Korea
Age GapAmnesiaBickering Mains' RelationshipComedyFamilyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomance

Na Rim, who grew up in an affluent family, tragically lost her loved ones in a car crash at the age of nine. Following the incident, she experienced memory loss, prompting her uncle to enlist the help of Oh Dal Gun, a former gangster, to create a makeshift family environment that included parents, a sister, a brother, grandparents, and an uncle, in hopes of helping her recover her memories. In his haste, Oh Dal Gun ended up recruiting a variety of quirky individuals to portray Na Rim's family members. Initially, the group struggled to get along, leading to comical situations as they attempted to navigate their new roles in front of the young girl while also shielding her from the person responsible for her family's tragedy. Over time, however, they began to act like a true family and developed genuine care for one another, demonstrating that a nurturing heart can be more important than biological ties. This series is the second installment in SBS's "Bad" trilogy.

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Bad Family

Recommendation: May-December Love similar to Bad Family
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May-December Love(大丈夫)

2014China
Age GapAge GapComedyFamilyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Comedy, Family, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 71% similarity match.

Gu Da Hai's youngest daughter, who is in her thirties, develops romantic feelings for her graduate instructor, a man who is around the same age as her father, leading to significant complications

Recommendation: Otousan to Yobasete similar to Bad Family
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Otousan to Yobasete(お義父さんと呼ばせて)

2016Japan
Age GapAge GapComedyFamilyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDramaMiniseries

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Comedy, Family, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Daidoji Tamotsu, aged 51, holds the position of department manager at a medium-sized specialized trading firm. He encounters a woman who is 28 years younger than him and they decide to tie the knot. Meanwhile, Hanazawa Kiichiro is a high-ranking office worker at a leading general trading company. He is taken aback when his daughter introduces a man who is the same age as him as her partner. This leads to a series of challenges in what he had previously thought was the perfect family, prompting him to reevaluate his life choices.

Recommendation: You Are the Best! similar to Bad Family
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You Are the Best!(최고다 이순신)

2013South Korea
Age GapAge GapComedyFamilyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDramaSoap Opera

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Comedy, Family, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

After the passing of her father, Lee Soon Shin faces numerous challenges. Both she and her mother find it difficult to attain happiness. Amid the highs and lows of her life, her romantic journey unfolds. As the youngest in a prosperous family, Lee Soon Shin appears to lack the talents that her relatives possess, often being viewed as an outsider, even though she is a spirited, vibrant, and brave young woman. Her life takes a transformative turn when she encounters Shin Joon Ho, the head of a talent agency. Initially, Shin Joon Ho is a self-assured, aloof, and competitive individual, but he undergoes a change as he learns the true essence of success through his relationship with Lee Soon Shin.

Recommendation: The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law similar to Bad Family
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The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law(별난 며느리)

2015South Korea
ComedyFamilyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Oh In Yeong is a former singer from an idol group. She was part of a well-known girl group consisting of four members, but her popularity has since declined. To revitalize her waning fame, In Yeong decides to take part in a reality television show that pairs faux mothers and daughters-in-law. During the production, she encounters her scripted mother-in-law, Yang Chun Ja, who is the head of a traditional family with a long history. Their on-screen relationship is filled with animosity, yet, as destiny would have it, they eventually become a real mother and daughter-in-law.

Recommendation: Coffee Cat Mama similar to Bad Family
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Coffee Cat Mama(貓屎媽媽)

2013Hong Kong
Age GapComedyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

In order to honor her deceased father's wishes, BIN KWAI WOR established a unique coffee shop where she crossed paths with BAO CHI TAI, known as "Tai Chi Bao" (Raisin Bread). TAI, a single father with an 8-year-old son, dreams of becoming the coffee king of Hong Kong. As TAI learned the art of latte-making from WOR, their feelings for each other blossomed, despite facing numerous obstacles. The biggest challenge they faced was overcoming the disapproval of WOR's two mothers, her biological mother MA SZE NGA and stepmother SO MEI, who were against their relationship. With so many hurdles to overcome, how will TAI and WOR navigate their love story and brew a strong and fragrant cup of coffee together?

Recommendation: Dad, I Am Pregnant with Your Child similar to Bad Family
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Dad, I Am Pregnant with Your Child(爸爸,我怀了你的孩子)

2010China
Age GapAge GapFamilyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDeathPregnancy

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Family, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

The 19-year-old girl, Si Chun, faced a life of solitude after losing her father. The absence of paternal affection left her yearning for the comfort of an older man. This desire led her to Guo Xiao, a worker who was over a decade her senior. Despite the age gap, Si Chun was captivated by Guo Xiao's maturity and stability. For Guo Xiao, being with Si Chun brought back feelings of youth and vigor. Their love blossomed, but the harsh reality of their significant age difference strained their relationship over time. The couple eventually decided to part ways due to their growing disagreements. However, unbeknownst to Guo Xiao, Si Chun was already pregnant with his child. Determined to raise the baby alone, she chose to keep her pregnancy a secret and raise the child independently.

Recommendation: Zhang Xiao Wu's Spring similar to Bad Family
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Zhang Xiao Wu's Spring(张小五的春天)

2010China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Upon turning 30, Zhang Xiao Wu experiences a string of unfortunate events: her fiancé abandons her for another woman, her business is on the brink of collapse, her landlord evicts her, and her family members constantly ask her for money. Despite these setbacks, Zhang Xiao Wu remains optimistic and confronts each obstacle with a positive mindset, ultimately discovering genuine joy and love.

Recommendation: My Beautiful Life (2010) similar to Bad Family
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My Beautiful Life (2010)(我的美丽人生)

2010China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Xiao Ju's Autumn similar to Bad Family
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Xiao Ju's Autumn(小菊的秋天)

2012China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Follow-up to Xiao Ju's Spring.

Recommendation: Little Daddy similar to Bad Family
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Little Daddy(小爸爸)

2013China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tiger Mom similar to Bad Family
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Tiger Mom(虎妈猫爸)

2015China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Bi Shen Nan, a determined mother known for her strict parenting style, finds herself under immense pressure as she raises her daughter Qian Qian. On the other hand, her husband, Luo Su, has a more relaxed approach to parenting. Qian Qian, the couple's daughter, is considered the princess of the family. Realizing the importance of a strong educational foundation in elementary school, Bi Shen Nan decides to adopt a more disciplined approach to parenting in order to help her daughter succeed academically. Despite this, Luo Su prioritizes Qian Qian's happiness above all else, even if it means she may fall behind academically. Adding to the mix are their opinionated grandparents and the return of Luo Su's gentle ex-girlfriend.

Recommendation: Walking With You in This World similar to Bad Family
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Walking With You in This World(陪你漫步这个世界)

2021China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

When TV producer Lei Da accidentally becomes involved in Xu Zhi's marital problems, their lives become increasingly connected, leading to Lei Da developing strong feelings for her. To win over Xu Beiyang, Xu Zhi's strict father, Lei Da teams up with her two other potential suitors, Wang Chuang and Luo Shixiong, in an effort to show their worthiness as partners for Xu Beiyang's daughters.

Recommendation: Speech of Silence similar to Bad Family
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Speech of Silence(甜言蜜語)

2008Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Tong Tong has had difficulty hearing since she was a child, a result of rescuing her family from a fire. She grapples with finding acceptance in society without being treated differently. Through the guidance of her mentor and support from those around her, Tong Tong discovers her talent in voice acting, embracing her newfound strength. While working at a dubbing company, she encounters Leung Kai Yin, who initially treats her with excessive care due to her disability. Despite challenges, Tong Tong finds herself falling for Kai Yin as he learns to truly understand her. However, she struggles to confess her feelings as another woman, Yuen Siu Naa, also shows interest in Kai Yin. Tong Tong faces a new obstacle that threatens to bring her down. Will Kai Yin be able to connect with Tong Tong emotionally, or will his efforts be in vain?

Recommendation: My Better Half similar to Bad Family
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My Better Half(老公萬歲)

2010Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Ching Sum, an employee at a pharmaceutical company, is married to his controlling wife, Ko Lai Sum. Instead of confronting her directly, he has been avoiding conflict for the past seven years. However, Lai Sum continues to suspect him of infidelity. Sum's younger brother, Ching Yee, often teases him but also sympathizes with his situation, offering practical advice when possible. One day, Sum is caught cheating by Lai Sum in Shenzhen, who then suggests divorce. Yee, who claims to never lose in matters of love, meets Miu Ling Chi, a new manager at the company, and suffers a significant loss, nearly jeopardizing his job in the process.

Recommendation: Mukodono! similar to Bad Family
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Mukodono!(ムコ殿)

2001Japan
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Sakuraba Yuuichiro, a popular pop idol known for his cool demeanor, is revealed to be a carefree and cheerful individual. He finds himself in a predicament after falling for Sakura and agreeing to marry into her family, which includes three sisters. To complicate matters further, he faces challenges in concealing his marriage from his devoted and enthusiastic fans.

Recommendation: Yume de Aimashou similar to Bad Family
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Yume de Aimashou(夢で逢いましょう)

2005Japan
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

At the age of 26, Hatsumi Kitahara works as a dental hygienist and resides with her father, Kyotaro, a seasoned naval officer, as well as her retired grandmother, Hanako. Hatsumi envisions a simple life filled with average job, marriage, and overall enjoyment. Following her mother's passing, she returned home after living independently. Despite their close living situation, Hatsumi and Kyotaro engage in daily trivial arguments. Hatsumi is employed at a dental clinic managed by Ryohei Noma, surrounded by her female colleagues. Unexpectedly, Ryohei proposes marriage to Hatsumi, while another man named Keiichiro, a wealthy figure in Internet and IT, invites her out for dinner. Amidst these events, Hatsumi encounters her ex-boyfriend, Hajime, who is currently exploring his own path in life. This comedic and heartfelt family drama focuses on the dynamics between father and daughter.

Recommendation: Since We Met similar to Bad Family
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Since We Met(그대를 알고부터)

2002South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Lee Ok Hwa, a cheerful Korean expatriate living in China, hails from China. Ryu Shi Won, a journalist, finds himself in a predicament while in China. He is teased by troublemakers, but Ok Hwa comes to his rescue upon discovering that one of them is her brother. When Ok Hwa travels to Korea to work for Ryu Shi Won's relative, he tries to act as if he doesn't know her, but their bond proves too strong. Despite their frequent disagreements, their relationship grows closer. Meanwhile, Ok Hwa resides with her employer's sister and her two children, Su Jin and Mi Jin. The twins, who have thrived despite financial difficulties, are intelligent and well-adjusted. Mi Jin, who is in college, harbors a secret crush on Lee Suh Jin. Through a twist of fate, she ends up working for Lee Suh Jin's eccentric grandmother and grows closer to Lee Suh Jin. However, Mi Jin's cousin, Hae Won, also has feelings for Lee Suh Jin. This drama beautifully captures the struggles and love that unite a family.

Recommendation: The Family Is Coming similar to Bad Family
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The Family Is Coming(떴다! 패밀리)

2015South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Fifty years after leaving her family, a grandmother unexpectedly reappears to share a 10-billion-won inheritance with her children and grandchildren. This revelation sparks a rivalry among the family members as they vie for their share of the fortune, resulting in humorous antics and ultimately fostering growth and maturity among everyone involved.

Recommendation: Our Gap Soon similar to Bad Family
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Our Gap Soon(우리 갑순이)

2016South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Heo Gap Dol is a college graduate without a job who has spent years attempting to succeed in the civil service examination. His long-term girlfriend, Shin Gap Soon, backs him by taking on multiple part-time positions, hoping that he will eventually pass the test and ask her to marry him. This drama presents a positive portrayal of different types of marriages among the characters, including traditional marriage, divorced couples, remarried partners, common-law relationships, and cohabiting couples.

Recommendation: Unstoppable Marriage (2007) similar to Bad Family
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Unstoppable Marriage (2007)(못말리는 결혼)

2007South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Madame Shim is the mother of four sons: Ki Baek, Lee Baek, Sam Baek, and Sa Baek. Her eldest, Ki Baek, develops feelings for Goo Mi Ho, who happens to be the daughter of her rival, Goo Gook. The third son, Wang Sam Baek, becomes friends with Chae Soo Jung. Meanwhile, Lee Baek, the second son, falls for Soo Jung, a stunning twenty-three-year-old who is studying hotel management at their mother's establishment. Complications arise as Sam Baek also finds himself attracted to Soo Jung. Additionally, both Soo Young and Yu Ri have affections for the youngest son, Sa Baek, but he does not reciprocate their feelings and makes efforts to avoid them.

Recommendation: When Spring Comes similar to Bad Family
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When Spring Comes(꽃피는 봄이 오면)

2007South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Lee Jung Do's father is a con artist who plans to revert to his old ways upon his release from prison, despite having assured his son that he would lead a lawful life. Due to his father's criminal history, LJD faced significant challenges in securing employment. However, he persevered, successfully passed the bar exams, and ultimately became a prosecutor. Oh Young Joo works as a detective in the same neighborhood as LJD. Meanwhile, Kim Joon Ki, hailing from a wealthy background, aspires to be a prosecutor as well. He encounters OYJ on a blind date and continues to pursue her, despite her lack of interest. Moon Chae Ri is a minor con artist who partners with LJD's father for one last heist before he intends to honor his promise to his son and avoid further trouble.

Recommendation: Li Da Bao's Ordinary Days similar to Bad Family
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Li Da Bao's Ordinary Days(李大宝的平凡岁月)

2017China
Age GapFamilyRomance

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Family, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Upon completing middle school, Li Da Bao sought employment to provide for his family following his father's passing. He now works as a technician at a textile factory, repairing machinery. When Zhang Duo Duo, a performer in a song and dance troupe, encounters trouble at a spinning and weaving workshop, Da Bao comes to her rescue. After accompanying her to the troupe to report the incident, he unintentionally interrupts Duo Duo while she is changing clothes. In order to avoid any misunderstandings, Duo Duo decides to marry Da Bao.

Recommendation: Dating Agency: Cyrano similar to Bad Family
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Dating Agency: Cyrano(연애조작단: 시라노 )

2013South Korea
Age GapComedyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDramaLove TriangleMatchmaking

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Min Yeong is employed as a dating agent, and although her profession demands that she pairs clients according to their social statuses, she holds the belief that love should be free of limitations

Recommendation: When It's at Night similar to Bad Family
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When It's at Night(밤이면 밤마다)

2008South Korea
Age GapBickering Mains' RelationshipComedyRomanceAntique Appraiser Male LeadInvestigationMystery

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Bickering Mains' Relationship, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Cho Hee works with the Cultural Relic Control Team at the Cultural Heritage Administration. Her decision to pursue this career was influenced by her father, who was involved in grave robbing. He promised to stop after completing his final job but has since vanished. Driven by the hope of locating her father, Cho Hee joins the Control Team. While there, she encounters Bum Sang, an expert in ancient art appraisal and restoration. He is not only skilled at his work but also good-looking and modest—at least that’s the impression he gives at first. However, as Cho Hee gets to know him better, the truth becomes more complex. As their paths continue to cross, Cho Hee and Bum Sang engage in playful arguments. Are they truly arguing, or could it be that they are developing feelings for each other? (Viki)

Recommendation: Management Marriage similar to Bad Family
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Management Marriage(经营婚姻)

2012China
Age GapComedyFamilyRomanceNovel AdaptationIndependent Female LeadMelodrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Luo Qing Niao, a vibrant and daring woman born in the 1980s, and Ye Xiao Yu, a laid-back man from Beijing born in the 1970s craving freedom, decided to tie the knot after two years of dating. Despite their differing views on marriage and life, they faced challenges that tested their relationship. With the support of family and friends, they navigated through unexpected twists and turns, leading them into a whirlwind of marriage that threatened their love and family. Their journey is chronicled in the novel "Marriage Vortex" by Xia Tian.

Recommendation: A Thousand Kisses similar to Bad Family
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A Thousand Kisses(천번의 입맞춤)

2011South Korea
Age GapAge GapFamilyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDramaMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Family, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

A dramatic portrayal that examines the dynamics of age disparities in romantic relationships. Woo Joo Young and Jang Woo Bin navigate the complexities of a relationship involving an older woman and a younger man, while Jang Woo Jin and Joo Young's younger sister, Joo Mi, confront the significant age difference that exists between them.

Recommendation: Village Love Season 2 similar to Bad Family
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Village Love Season 2(乡村爱情2)

2008China
ComedyFamilyRomanceVillage Setting

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Wang Xiao Meng, a youthful resident of Ivory Mountain Village, and Xie Yong Qiang, a university student who came back to his hometown. Together, they dedicated themselves to advancing township and village enterprises. (OnDemandChina)

Recommendation: Yi Suo Wu Shi Nian similar to Bad Family
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Yi Suo Wu Shi Nian(一锁五十年)

2008China
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative follows the He siblings as they uphold a decades-old vow to never unlock a jail cell

Recommendation: Let's Watch the Meteor Shower Again similar to Bad Family
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Let's Watch the Meteor Shower Again(起又看流星雨)

2010China
AmnesiaComedyRomanceMultiple Mains

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Amnesia, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Murong Yunhai has a perfect memory, except for one person - Chu Yuxun. During his time overseas, he befriends Jiang Yuan and develops feelings for her. Upon returning to China, Yunhai senses that someone is eagerly anticipating his arrival. When will his memory return fully and bring back the memories of his lost love?

Recommendation: Adolescents and Their Menopause Mom similar to Bad Family
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Adolescents and Their Menopause Mom(青春期撞上更年)

2010China
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Family's N Power of Exponent similar to Bad Family
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Family's N Power of Exponent(家,N次方)

2011China
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Chu Mu's mother, Wen Nan, is preparing for her third marriage, which will result in Chu Mu gaining three step-siblings. One of them is Qi Qi, his lively step-sister from Wen Nan's second marriage, who expresses her desire for Chu Mu to become her boyfriend. Wen Nan's upcoming marriage is to Xue Mao Xiang, a wealthy widower with two children from previous relationships - the pampered and distant XueYang, and Xue Zhi Li, his daughter who has returned from overseas to act as the peacemaker in their new, unconventional family dynamic.

Recommendation: Village Love Season 4 similar to Bad Family
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Village Love Season 4(乡村爱情4)

2011China
ComedyFamilyRomanceVillage Setting

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

In this series, Xie Lan and Pi Chang Sheng were delighted about their sons. Zhao Si locked up Yu Tian and Liu Ying in the house to ensure the continuation of their family line, while Guang Kun pressured Yong Qiang and Xiao Meng to have children quickly. This led to conflicts and caused rifts between couples. Chang Gui excelled in his career and was promoted to the head of the water conservancy station.

Recommendation: Village Love Season 5 similar to Bad Family
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Village Love Season 5(乡村爱情5)

2012China
ComedyFamilyRomanceVillage Setting

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

In Ivory Mountain Village, the start of the new year has brought about several positive changes. Each household now utilizes computers, allowing for a stronger connection to the outside world. The residents have embraced current fashion trends, leading to a more stylish community. Additionally, the expansion of Bigfoot Supermarket signifies growth in the village. Despite these advancements, some individuals like Xie Da Jiao and Chang Gui have faced challenges in their relationships, leading to marital issues. Meanwhile, Xie Guang Kun's concerns about becoming a grandfather have driven him to intervene in the marriage of Xiao Meng and Yong Qiang. Fortunately, Wang Da Na has stepped in to assist the struggling Da Jiao couple.

Recommendation: Wonderful Day similar to Bad Family
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Wonderful Day(绿水青山好日子)

2024China
ComedyFamilyRomanceWeb Series

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Square Pegs similar to Bad Family
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Square Pegs(戇夫成龍)

2002Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomanceBusiness

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Choi Fung, a determined and intelligent young girl, encounters Ah Wong, a man with a mental brain injury known as "simple-minded." Despite the trouble he causes by claiming her as his wife, she continues to help him when he is bullied by other children. Choi Fung's stepmother, Lau Seung Seung, favors her biological daughter Choi Dip and opposes her marriage to Ah Wong, as it was arranged at birth. To ensure Choi Fung marries Ah Wong instead, Lau Seung Seung and Choi Dip devise a plan. Although Choi Fung believes she will marry Bao Gai Chung, she discovers on the wedding day that it is too late. Despite her mother-in-law Mai Chu Lien's approval of her, Choi Fung finds herself in a tumultuous situation under the new roof, especially when a dark secret from Ah Wong's past is revealed by Yeung Pui Kwan, causing further disruptions in their lives.

Recommendation: To Love with No Regrets similar to Bad Family
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To Love with No Regrets(足秤老婆八兩夫)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomanceBusiness

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Kam Yuk was saved by the compassionate owner of a soy sauce factory from being forced into a brothel when she was a child. She later becomes the young bride of Tau, the factory owner's son. Kam Yuk ends up taking care of Tau more as a servant than a wife, as she is the one who raises him. When Kam Yuk realizes that Tau is spoiled, she convinces an idealistic teacher named Mak Sau Sing to educate him. However, Tau manipulates Mak into selling himself to the family in order to settle a debt owed by his friend, Sor Koo. Learning that Tau's father was responsible for his own father's death, Mak and Sor Koo cause trouble in the household and trick Tau into giving up the family business. Despite their differences, both Tau and Mak find themselves facing a common adversary in Cheng Sin, who has returned to town with the intention of teaming up with the rival of the soy sauce factory, Ding Fung, to drive Mak out of business.

Recommendation: Life Made Simple similar to Bad Family
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Life Made Simple(阿旺新傳)

2005Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Ding Sheung Wong is a man in his thirties, with the intellectual capacity of a seven-year-old. Despite being teased for being "crazy," he insists that he is simply uncomplicated. His close friend Wong Kei Fung, whom he affectionately calls his "little wife," used to play a game where they pretended to be husband and wife. When Fung announces her departure to the United States for college, Wong is left feeling lost. Upon Fung's return to Hong Kong, she secures a job at the Chung Corporation, working under the management of Chung Kam Wing and his son Michael. It is later revealed that Wong is Kam Wing's biological son, leading to his recruitment into the company. Meanwhile, Fung's cousin Angel On Kei develops feelings for Chi Chung, who in turn harbors affection for Fung. Fung is torn between Chi Chung and Wong, unsure of who holds the key to her happiness.

Recommendation: My Family (2005) similar to Bad Family
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My Family (2005)(甜孫爺爺)

2005Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Kit is the father of three boys: Freeman, Ray, and Kevin. Their family is led by Grandpa until he discloses his Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and passes the leadership role to Kit. The situation becomes more intricate with the arrival of Miki, as both Freeman and Ray develop feelings for her.

Recommendation: Men in Pain similar to Bad Family
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Men in Pain(男人之苦)

2006Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomanceLife

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

It is challenging to navigate life as a human, especially as a man, and even more so as a husband and father. Hong Tin Yam bears the responsibility of being the head of his family, which includes his son Hong Sai Hei and second wife Wong Dak Kiu. Their extended family, consisting of Wong Dak Wai, Wong Dak Lan, her husband, and two children, as well as their father, live nearby. Throughout the story, we witness the various struggles and challenges Hong Tin Yam faces, both mentally and emotionally, as he fulfills his role as a man.

Recommendation: This is Love (2001) similar to Bad Family
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This is Love (2001)(사랑은 이런거야)

2001South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brother Beat similar to Bad Family
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Brother Beat(ブラザー☆ビート)

2005Japan
ComedyFamilyRomanceBrothers' Relationship

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Meet the lively Sakurai family, where emotions run high and there's never a dull moment. Harue Sakurai raised her sons by herself after her husband passed away, but she struggles to manage the household. Her oldest son, Tatsuya, takes charge while keeping his younger brothers, Riku and Junpei, in check. Despite the constant clashes, this family wouldn't have it any other way. Tatsuya, a dedicated worker at an advertising agency, is joined by his brothers - a laid-back swimming instructor and a somewhat naive student - in navigating love and work challenges. With their lively mother in tow, the Sakurai family constantly finds themselves in amusing predicaments. This household is known for its candid communication and laid-back atmosphere, winning the hearts of many, including Tanaka. Get ready to fall in love with this imperfectly perfect family!

Recommendation: Hanayome wa Yakudoshi! similar to Bad Family
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Hanayome wa Yakudoshi!(花嫁は厄年ッ!)

2006Japan
ComedyFamilyRomanceAnnouncer Female Lead

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

This year marks the yakudoshi, or "unlucky year," for Akiko, a 32-year-old television announcer. She was replaced by a new announcer in a news program and is now required to participate in a reality show where she lives as a farmer's wife. Akiko poses as the fiancée of her former boyfriend, Ichiro, and begins her training on a peach farm owned by Ichiro's parents. She is welcomed by a unique family, headed by the strict mother-in-law, Yukie. (TBS)

Recommendation: Hatachi no Koibito similar to Bad Family
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Hatachi no Koibito(ハタチの恋人)

2007Japan
ComedyOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceMiniseries

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

In "Hatachi no Koibito," the narrative revolves around Inoue Keisuke, a middle-aged office worker who is married. In his fifties, he starts to contemplate the meaning of his existence. One day, he crosses paths with Sawada Yuri, a 20-year-old graphic design student brimming with aspirations and ambitions. Struck by her resemblance to a past girlfriend, his heart races in a surprising manner. --Tokyograph

Recommendation: Oh My God similar to Bad Family
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Oh My God(오 마이갓)

2011South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceSitcom

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A comedy series featuring one couple who has been married for two decades and another couple who is just three months into their marriage.

Recommendation: Live in Style similar to Bad Family
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Live in Style(폼나게 살거야)

2011South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

"Live in Style" tells the tale of a family facing challenging circumstances, yet they strive to rise above and maintain a stylish life. Each individual in this extended family carries unique names. [koreandrama.org]

Recommendation: Oh My God Season 2 similar to Bad Family
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Oh My God Season 2(오 마이갓 시즌2)

2012South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceSitcom

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Similar to its inaugural season, the second season of the sitcom continues to focus on the lives of married couples, albeit with some new characters introduced.

Recommendation: Madam Cha Dal Rae's Love similar to Bad Family
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Madam Cha Dal Rae's Love(차달래 부인의 사랑)

2018South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceMelodrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% 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: Everybody Cha Cha Cha similar to Bad Family
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Everybody Cha Cha Cha(다함께 차차차)

2009South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceSoap Opera

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

On the same day and at the same hour, two women lost their husbands. Ha Yoon Jeong assumes the role of head of her late husband's family. She feels a sense of obligation to support them due to the guilt surrounding her spouse's disappearance. Meanwhile, Oh Dong Ja, Yoon Jeong's sister-in-law, has also relied on Yoon Jeong's assistance. Following the harrowing experience of losing their husbands, the two women have found solace in each other's company. However, their relationship takes a dramatic turn as they become fierce adversaries because of their children! What will unfold if their daughters find themselves in a romantic rivalry? What if Yoon Jeong's husband, presumed dead, reemerges as the future father-in-law of Dong Ja's son? Can Yoon Jeong and Dong Ja's friendship return to what it once was? (KBS World)

Recommendation: Smile, Dong Hae similar to Bad Family
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Smile, Dong Hae(웃어라 동해야)

2010South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceSoap Opera

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Dong Hae grew up in the United States under the care of his attractive yet unmarried mother, Anna Laker, who was adopted and has intellectual challenges. He travels to Korea for a short-track skating event, secretly bringing his mother with him and arranging for her to be picked up at the airport by his girlfriend, Yoon Sae Wa, an ambitious television presenter who secretly looks down on Anna's condition. Dong Hae encounters Bong Yi, a struggling chef, when Sae Wa chooses to focus on her career and sends Bong Yi to meet Anna instead. After Sae Wa betrays him, Dong Hae embarks on a quest to find his father, leading him to create a new family and discover new love along the way.

Recommendation: Oh Ja Ryong Is Coming similar to Bad Family
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Oh Ja Ryong Is Coming(오자룡이 간다)

2012South Korea
ComedyFamilyRomanceDrama

Like Bad Family, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

This narrative revolves around O Ja Ryong, a sociable and kind-hearted individual who confronts his scheming brother-in-law, Yong Seok, who intends to usurp the wealth of his wife's family. The story contrasts O Ja Ryong’s genuine affection and loyalty to his wife with Yong Seok’s avarice and shallow affection for his own spouse. (MBC)