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Bad Guy(나쁜 남자)

2010South Korea
Antihero Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadFamily SecretFriends To LoversHidden IdentityMelodramaMultiple MainsRevengeRomanceSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerTrauma

Shim Gun Wook is a stunt performer secretly scheming to take vengeance on Haeshinm Group, a major corporation that Hong Tae Sung is set to inherit. In his quest to dismantle the family by initially charming the youngest daughter, Hong Mo Ne, he faces a dilemma when Mun Jae In comes into his life. Committed to making things right, Gun Wook is ready to jeopardize everything and eliminate anyone who obstructs his path.

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Recommendation: Shark similar to Bad Guy
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Shark(상어)

2013South Korea
Antihero Male LeadDramaFriends To LoversMelodramaRevengeRomanceSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerChildhood Friends RelationshipDifficult AdulthoodMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadTime Skip

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Drama, Friends To Lovers, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

After being abandoned and witnessing his father's murder, Han Yi Soo, also known as Yoshimura Junichiro, returns to Korea from Japan, having altered his appearance and assumed a new identity to seek vengeance against those responsible for his family's ruin. In the process, he becomes involved with Jo Hae Woo, the granddaughter of the main conspirator and his childhood love, only to find himself rediscovering his feelings for her. Meanwhile, Oh Joon Young, Hae Woo's husband who believed Yi Soo was dead, starts to grow suspicious of his true identity and intentions. Can Han Yi Soo achieve his revenge for his father's death and unveil the dark secrets of his adversaries?

Recommendation: Temptation of an Angel similar to Bad Guy
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Temptation of an Angel(천사의 유혹)

2009South Korea
Antihero Male LeadDramaHidden IdentityMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerAntiheroine Female LeadPlastic SurgerySurgical Procedure

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Drama, Hidden Identity, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Following the passing of her parents, Joo Ah Ran schemes to bring down the family responsible for her loss. She charms and weds her adversary's son, Shin Hyun Woo, who eventually uncovers her intentions. After undergoing plastic surgery due to injuries from a car accident, he resolves to take his own revenge on her.

Recommendation: Green Rose similar to Bad Guy
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Green Rose(그린 로즈)

2005South Korea
DramaHidden IdentityMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerRags To RichesSecond Chance RomanceUnrequited Love

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Hidden Identity, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 41% similarity match.

Lee Jung Hyun is charged with the attempted murder of his girlfriend Oh Soo Ah's father. He flees and becomes a wanted man. Eventually, he comes back under a different identity and looks for vengeance. Oh Soo Ah, the heir to the company "SL Electronic," has been supported throughout the years by Shin Hyun Tae, especially while her father remains in a coma.

Recommendation: Golden Cross similar to Bad Guy
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Golden Cross(골든 크로스)

2014South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerDouble Identity

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% 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: 7 Days in Life similar to Bad Guy
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7 Days in Life(隔離七日情)

2011Hong Kong
DramaMelodramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Calvin and Christy, two skilled criminals, find themselves isolated in Wonderful Harbour Hotel for a week following the identification of a guest with H1N1 by the Hong Kong authorities. While at the hotel, the duo interacts with a police officer, a bellhop, a sex worker, a journalist, a notorious thief, and various affluent and less fortunate guests and staff members who form unlikely connections during their time in quarantine.

Recommendation: Scandal similar to Bad Guy
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Scandal(스캔들 : 매우 충격적이고 부도덕한 사건)

2013South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerBirth SecretFather-Son RelationshipKidnapping

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 35% similarity match.

Ha Eun Joong is a detective working at the Gangnam Police Station. He pursued a career in law enforcement in hopes of gaining a deeper understanding of his father, Myung Geun, a former detective. However, he uncovers a shocking truth: his father kidnapped him during his childhood. Myung Geun had suffered the loss of his own son in a tragic building collapse and, seeking vengeance against the man responsible, Jang Tae Ha, he took Tae Ha's son and raised him as his own. In the wake of this revelation, Eun Joong embarks on a quest for the truth, finding himself torn between his two fathers and the woman he loves, Woo Ah Mi.

Recommendation: Golden Faith similar to Bad Guy
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Golden Faith(流金歲月)

2002Hong Kong
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerBusinessLawLove TriangleMafia

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% 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: Million Bride similar to Bad Guy
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Million Bride(真爱之百万新娘)

2006China
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceSuspenseThrillerFamily

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Vengeance of the Bride similar to Bad Guy
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Vengeance of the Bride(태풍의 신부)

2022South Korea
DramaHidden IdentityMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerChairman-Chairwoman Supporting CharacterNice Male LeadProtective Male LeadRighteous Male LeadSmart Female LeadSoap OperaUnrequited Love

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Hidden Identity, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Eun Seo Yeon is known for her welcoming and amiable personality. She operates a small business specializing in creating and selling cosmetics online, in addition to her role as a staff member at a makeup salon. In the past, she had a close relationship with Kang Baek San and her parents. However, she discovers that Kang Baek San was involved in a tragic event that affected her family. Motivated by a desire for revenge, she devises a plan to marry Kang Tae Poong, who happens to be Kang Baek San's son.

Recommendation: Behind Your Smile similar to Bad Guy
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Behind Your Smile(浮士德的微笑)

2016Taiwan
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCold Man-Warm WomanMultiple CouplesNaive Female LeadRich Male LeadRiches To RagsSismance

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Driven by a desire for vengeance, Zhao Yi Ting's existence turns bleak and devoid of purpose. However, everything takes a different turn when he crosses paths with Lei Xin Yu, a young lady from a previously affluent family now facing financial struggles. Xin Yu captivates Yi Ting in a manner he hasn't experienced in ages. Could she be the key to Yi Ting finding a fresh perspective on life? Based on the book Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Recommendation: Resurrection similar to Bad Guy
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Resurrection(부활)

2005South Korea
DramaHidden IdentityRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerCar AccidentForbidden LoveIdentical Twin Male LeadPolice Officer Male LeadSoap Opera

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Hidden Identity, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 32% similarity match.

At the age of just 7, Yu Gang Hyuk experienced the tragic loss of his father, who died in a car "accident," and was separated from his identical twin brother, Yu Shin Hyuk. He lost all memory of his identity and family and was renamed Suh Ha Eun by his adoptive father, Suh Jae Soo. Ha Eun developed feelings for his adoptive sister, Eun Ha, and strived to handle those emotions honorably. Inspired by his father's legacy as a police officer, he pursued a career in law enforcement. While probing into what was thought to be a suicide case, he discovers the existence of his twin brother. Despite the caution of his colleagues, Ha Eun becomes deeply embroiled in this mysterious investigation. As part of a larger conspiracy, he finds himself targeted for assassination by unknown attackers. When Ha Eun and Shin Hyuk finally reunite after two decades, tragedy strikes as the murderers mistakenly kill Shin Hyuk, believing him to be Ha Eun. In the aftermath, Ha Eun swears vengeance by inflicting psychological torment on his adversaries and assumes his brother's identity as an undercover officer, setting the stage for the unfolding drama.

Recommendation: Copyface similar to Bad Guy
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Copyface(コピーフェイス〜消された私〜)

2016Japan
DramaMelodramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationMiniseries

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

In the novel "Mirror Image" by Sandra Brown, Hirosawa Nodoka, a freelance journalist, infiltrates a cosmetic surgery clinic by befriending Fuyuko, the wife of the clinic's director Asakura Shuji. Nodoka's investigative mission takes a tragic turn when the plane she is on crashes, leading to her being mistaken for Fuyuko. With the help of plastic surgery, Nodoka's face is reconstructed to resemble Fuyuko's, and she wakes up believing she is Shuji's wife due to amnesia caused by the accident. As Nodoka begins to regain her memories, she faces a difficult choice between revealing the clinic's wrongdoings and returning to her old life, or continuing to live a lie for the sake of love.

Recommendation: Feng Kuang De Pian Ju similar to Bad Guy
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Feng Kuang De Pian Ju(疯狂的骗局)

2010China
DramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love Is Love in the End similar to Bad Guy
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Love Is Love in the End(爱就爱到底)

2010China
DramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rage of Love similar to Bad Guy
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Rage of Love(怒海情仇)

2013China
DramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In 1927, the Kuomintang rebels orchestrated the "April 15th Incident" in Guangzhou. Cheng Yihai, the head of Yihai Shipping, the largest maritime company in Guangzhou, was assassinated by Kuomintang soldier Xiang Guoqiang under the guise of the "Green Party". Xiang Guoqiang then proceeded to hunt down and kill Cheng Yihai's three siblings - Cheng Tao, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Yun - who each fled separately. Cheng Tao, the eldest brother, resolved to enlist in the Huangpu Military Academy to seek vengeance against Xiang Guoqiang. Cheng Yi, the second brother, found work at the docks and secretly joined the underground branch of the Communist Party of China before securing a position at Wanli Shipping. Cheng Yun, the youngest sister, was taken in by a performer during her escape and lived on the streets. Several years later, the three siblings from the Cheng family embarked on a quest for retribution.

Recommendation: Risky similar to Bad Guy
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Risky(RISKY)

2021Japan
Antihero Male LeadDramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerAntiheroine Female LeadDark FictionHeartbreakInfidelityNoirOrphan Female LeadUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Drama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Mika Kuroda, who is betrothed to Toru Sakurai, leads a comfortable work life by delegating tasks to others and bragging about her upcoming wedding, which causes her coworkers to look down on her

Recommendation: The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival similar to Bad Guy
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The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival(7인의 탈출)

2023South Korea
DramaHidden IdentityMultiple MainsRevengeSuspenseThrillerAbusive Female LeadBlackmailFamous Female LeadMysteryRich Male LeadTalent Agency SettingViolence

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Hidden Identity, Multiple Mains, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the story, a drama production company CEO, a former gang member, an aspiring idol, an OB-GYN physician, an entertainment CEO, a school art teacher, and a detective are all connected through their involvement in a mysterious missing girl case

Recommendation: Giant similar to Bad Guy
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Giant(자이언트)

2010South Korea
MelodramaMultiple MainsRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerBrother-Sister RelationshipBrothers' RelationshipBusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipForbidden LoveFriendshipSecondary Couple

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Melodrama, Multiple Mains, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of three siblings raised during the 1970s. Lee Gang Mo, along with his elder brother Seong Mo and younger sister Mi Ju, found themselves separated early in life following the death of their father in a smuggling operation, which was soon followed by the passing of their mother. When they eventually come together years later, they have all become adults, each resolute in their quest for vengeance against those who caused them suffering.

Recommendation: Yu Xue Ji Zhe similar to Bad Guy
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Yu Xue Ji Zhe(浴血记者)

2009China
DramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hard Fate similar to Bad Guy
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Hard Fate(翡翠戀曲)

2004Hong Kong
DramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

After receiving guidance from her aunt, Flora discovers that possessing a pair of unique jade stones can bring balance into one's life. Unfortunately, her aunt has misplaced one of the jades and is desperate to reunite them before she passes away. With determination, Flora successfully tracks down the missing jade and reunites the pair. However, after this event, Flora begins experiencing unsettling nightmares that appear to convey a significant message.

Recommendation: The Glory Part 2 similar to Bad Guy
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The Glory Part 2(더글로리 파트 2)

2023South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeSuspenseThrillerTraumaBrief NudityDomestic ViolenceGraphic ViolenceNudityPerpetrator-Victim RelationshipSchemeSexual Assault

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Suspense, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 29% similarity match.

Moon Dong Eun harbors a deep-seated anger towards the students who mistreated her in high school. She methodically plots her revenge to make them pay for their actions. At the same time, the sudden vanishing of Son Myeong Oh catches the attention of the authorities and his friends. Joo Yeo Jeong decides to assist Moon Dong Eun in her quest for vengeance, willing to go to great lengths to help her. Prior to carrying out her final plan, Moon Dong Eun offers Park Yeon Jin a chance to redeem herself by surrendering to the police, but Park Yeon Jin has her own agenda to thwart Moon Dong Eun. A tense and brutal showdown unfolds between these adversaries.

Recommendation: The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection similar to Bad Guy
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The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection(7인의 부활)

2024South Korea
DramaMelodramaMultiple MainsRevengeSuspenseThrillerBetrayalHatredInvestigationMysteryPicaresqueSecretSurvival

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Multiple Mains, Revenge, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

After the "Bobble Incident" sparked a chain of revenge leading to bloodshed, Do Hyuk was wrongly accused and faced a near-death experience. However, he miraculously survived and returns with a burning desire for vengeance, determined to expose Matthew's true identity. Alongside Kang Ki Tak and an enigmatic ally known as "Medusa," Do Hyuk sets out to unravel Matthew's deceitful schemes. Unfazed by the opposition, Matthew continues to manipulate those around him with his fabricated persona, aiming to seize control of Sungchan Group, the company built by his late father. As the seven corrupt associates reunite to pursue their own agendas, a treacherous game of revenge ensues, marked by deceit and betrayal. The ultimate outcome for these individuals, reborn from falsehoods, remains uncertain.

Recommendation: Cain and Abel similar to Bad Guy
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Cain and Abel(카인과 아벨)

2009South Korea
DramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionAmnesiaBrothers' RelationshipMedical

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Inspired by the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's first sons, Cain and Abel centers around Cain's envy of his brother Abel. Lee Cho In is an exceptionally talented physician who possesses everything he desires, while his older brother, Seon Woo, harbors resentment toward the admiration Cho In garners. Seon Woo holds his brother responsible for depriving him of all the positive aspects of his life. He accuses Cho In of winning their father's affection, receiving greater acknowledgment as a doctor, and claiming the heart of the woman he loves.

Recommendation: Age of Legends similar to Bad Guy
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Age of Legends(橙红年代)

2018China
Family SecretFriends To LoversRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionAmnesiaBromanceCrimeDeathFrenemyMurderSworn Brothers

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Family Secret, Friends To Lovers, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Liu Zi Guang comes back to his hometown after an 8-year absence, determined to live a righteous life. However, a clash with a troublesome tenant linked to a criminal syndicate leads to chaos, putting Uncle Guo, his mentor, in danger. Detective Hu Rong, known for her fiery personality and appearance, gets involved. Liu Zi Guang's former blood brother, Nie Wan Feng, now heads an international criminal organization, making them strong opponents. As they team up to uncover the group's illegal activities, their friendship deepens, but things get complicated when Hu Rong investigates Liu Zi Guang's enigmatic past and starts developing feelings for him.

Recommendation: Money Flower similar to Bad Guy
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Money Flower(돈 꽃)

2017South Korea
Antihero Male LeadHidden IdentityMelodramaRevengeRomanceSmart Male LeadBadass Male LeadBusinessCalm Male LeadCompetitionCorruptionLawManipulative Male LeadSecret Child

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Managing director Kang Pil Ju is secretly scheming to dismantle the Chungah Group by leveraging his influence over the founding family

Recommendation: Can You Hear My Heart similar to Bad Guy
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Can You Hear My Heart(내 마음이 들리니?)

2011South Korea
DramaHidden IdentityMelodramaRevengeRomanceTraumaBromanceComedyDeaf Male LeadDeafnessDisabilityLove TriangleMeet AgainStepfather-Stepdaughter Relationship

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Hidden Identity, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, and Trauma themes with a 27% similarity match.

Navigating family dynamics can often be intricate and painful

Recommendation: Gunman in Joseon similar to Bad Guy
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Gunman in Joseon(조선 총잡이 )

2014South Korea
DramaHidden IdentityMelodramaRevengeRomanceThrillerActionGun ViolenceHistoricalHistorical FictionJoseon DynastyPhysically Strong Male LeadPower StruggleSmart Female Lead

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Hidden Identity, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set during the Enlightenment period of 19th-century Joseon, this story features a protagonist who is the offspring of the kingdom's most renowned swordsman. Following the loss of his father and the sale of his younger sister into slavery, he exchanges his sword for a firearm as he sets out on a quest for vengeance. Throughout this journey, the drama aims to illustrate the struggles and bravery of the youth from that time.

Recommendation: The K2 similar to Bad Guy
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The K2(더 케이투)

2016South Korea
Family SecretRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerTraumaActionAggressive Male LeadBadass Male LeadHardworking Male LeadNaive Female LeadPoliticalPower StrugglePsychological

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Family Secret, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kim Je Ha, previously a mercenary dubbed “K2,” becomes a wanted man after being falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend in Iraq. He returns to South Korea and takes on the role of bodyguard for Choi Yoo Jin, the spouse of presidential candidate Jang Se Joon. Je Ha is determined to take revenge on Park Kwan Soo, Se Joon's opponent, whom he suspects orchestrated his girlfriend’s death. While protecting Go An Na, the introverted daughter of Se Joon, Je Ha and An Na develop a close bond. Nonetheless, Je Ha's allegiance is put to the test when he discovers that Yoo Jin, his employer and partner in his quest for vengeance, is the one posing a threat to An Na.

Recommendation: Snowdrop similar to Bad Guy
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Snowdrop(설강화)

2021South Korea
DramaMelodramaMultiple MainsRomanceSuspenseThriller1980sConspiracyHistorical FictionLove At First SightNorth And South KoreaPoliticalPolitical IntrigueUniversity

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Multiple Mains, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 1987, a wounded man enters a women's university dormitory in Seoul. Yeong Ro, a female college student who is smitten with him after meeting on a blind date, decides to help him despite the risks involved. However, Yeong Ro is taken aback when she discovers his hidden identity. Despite the heartbreak of seeing her first love leave, Su Ho follows orders to protect his teammates and return to his homeland, where his sibling is waiting. Yeong Ro defies her father's wishes and teams up with Su Ho to rescue her beloved and their friends. What will the future hold for them? (Disney+)

Recommendation: Mars similar to Bad Guy
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Mars(戰神)

2004Taiwan
DramaMelodramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerTraumaAdapted From A MangaCharacter DevelopmentFriendshipMale Chases Female FirstPsychologicalRapeSexual AssaultSuicide

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, Suspense, Thriller, and Trauma themes with a 27% similarity match.

Han Qi Luo, a reserved art student, crosses paths with Chen Ling, a well-known womanizer, when he approaches her for directions to a hospital. In a rush, she sketches a map on the back of one of her drawings, unknowingly capturing his interest with a depiction of a mother and child. As Chen Ling intervenes to protect Qi Luo from a teacher's unwanted advances, their bond deepens. However, both must confront their respective pasts before they can truly embrace and love each other. This story is based on the manga "MARS" by Soryo Fuyumi and is available in three versions: 13 episodes (TV), 20 episodes (online), and 21 episodes (DVD).

Recommendation: Beyond the Clouds similar to Bad Guy
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Beyond the Clouds(태양은 가득히)

2014South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerCrimeForbidden LoveNice Female LeadPoor Male LeadRich Female LeadSecretary Supporting CharacterSwindler Male LeadWrongfully Accused

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jung Se Ro is a diligent young individual juggling several part-time jobs while preparing for the foreign civil service examination. His father is involved in petty crime and deceitful schemes, leading their family to a nomadic lifestyle, currently residing in Thailand. Despite his aspirations for an honest future, Se Ro's hopes are dashed during an opulent jewelry exhibition opening in Bangkok. Following an incident involving stolen diamonds, his father loses his life, and Se Ro finds himself at the scene of a shooting, resulting in his wrongful accusation and arrest for murder. After five years in a Thai prison, he emerges with a new identity, stepping into the shoes of a con artist like his father. He becomes part of a jewel smuggling operation led by Park Kang Jae, who shares a brotherly connection with him. Kang Jae was raised by Se Ro's father and learned the con artist's craft from him, but he has always resented Se Ro, especially when Seo Jae In, his smuggling partner, develops feelings for Se Ro. Meanwhile, Se Ro encounters Han Young Won, the icy heiress of a jewelry brand. Grieving the loss of her fiancé Gong Woo Jin, who passed away, she has shut herself off from the world. However, Se Ro manages to draw her back into life, while Young Won instills a sense of purpose in him when he had nearly lost hope. They fall in love, unaware that the man Se Ro was accused of killing was Young Won's fiancé. This love becomes both his penance and his redemption.

Recommendation: Hello Monster similar to Bad Guy
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Hello Monster(너를 기억해)

2015South Korea
DramaEccentric Male LeadHidden IdentitySmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerBromanceCalm Male LeadCriminal Profiler Male LeadFemale Chases Male FirstInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSlight Romance

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Brilliant profiler Lee Hyun returns to South Korea after a detail from a case ignites a long-buried memory. Unbeknownst to him, Detective Cha Ji An, a member of his team, has been secretly investigating his past. She knows that his father was killed and that his brother vanished under suspicious circumstances linked to a criminal named Lee Joon Young—whom they are both determined to locate and bring to justice. Each is trying to uncover the truth about the other, unaware that they are entangled in a perilous game orchestrated by a master manipulator, and that the reality of both truth and evil is far more complex and sinister than they anticipate.

Recommendation: The World of the Married similar to Bad Guy
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The World of the Married(부부의 세계)

2020South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerExtramarital AffairFriends To EnemiesPregnancyPsychologicalRich Female LeadSexual ContentSuccessful Female LeadUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Life appears idyllic for Ji Sun Woo, a successful family physician and associate director

Recommendation: The Smile Has Left Your Eyes similar to Bad Guy
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The Smile Has Left Your Eyes(하늘에서 내리는 일억 개의 별)

2018South Korea
DramaEccentric Male LeadMelodramaRomanceSmart Male LeadThrillerCold Man-Warm WomanInvestigationMurderMysteryOrphan Male LeadPsychologicalTearjerkerViolence

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Melodrama, Romance, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

A television show focusing on the evolving relationship between the unpredictable and perilous Kim Moo Young, often referred to as a "monster

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Remember: War of the Son(리멤버 – 아들의 전쟁)

2015South Korea
MelodramaRevengeRomanceSmart Male LeadSuspenseThrillerAlzheimer's DiseaseHardworking Male LeadInvestigationLawMysteryNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManPhotographic Memory

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Smart Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Seo Jin Woo possesses hyperthymesia, a rare condition that allows him to recall life events with remarkable clarity. His father, who was falsely charged with murder, faced trial and was sentenced to death. With a strong resolve to clear his father's name, Jin Woo leverages his exceptional memory to rescue him.

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Tazza(타짜)

2008South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionAdapted From A ManhwaAdventureChildhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveFriendshipGambler Male LeadGambling

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Go Ni experiences a profound tragedy when his mother and stepfather are killed due to Young Min's actions. Subsequently, he finds himself incarcerated, where he encounters individuals who will significantly impact his future. Aspiring for vengeance, Go Ni trains under a renowned tazza player.

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Ming Xing Wei Qing(明星危情)

2009China
DramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

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During a film and television awards ceremony, actress He Xiao Hui once again took home the award for best actress, marking a peak in her career. She quickly rose to fame with the media's coverage and the intense adoration of her loyal fans. However, He Xiao Hui's joy was short-lived as she stumbled upon images of her husband Zhao Zi Jian being unfaithful. Struggling to come to terms with this betrayal, the couple decided to part ways through a divorce. Little did He Xiao Hui know, there were sinister forces at play behind Zhao Zi Jian's decision to end their marriage.

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Unbeatable (2010)(无懈可击之美女如云)

2010China
Multiple MainsRomanceSuspenseThrillerBusiness

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In the workplace, interpersonal dynamics escalate when four women who are both colleagues and friends compete for career advancements and romantic relationships. (DramaWiki)

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Darkside of the Moon(黑色月光)

2024Hong Kong
DramaRevengeSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

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Yue Moon Yuet, who appears to be successful on the outside, carries a painful past that continues to haunt her. The tragic events in her family's history trace back to eighteen years ago when she was assaulted by Cheung Kei Tsun, a wealthy heir. This incident left her sister, Yue Hei Sun, traumatized and disabled, causing their older sister, Yue Man Sing, to distance herself from the family. In addition, they also lost their parents as a result of the aftermath. Despite now working as a skilled PR manager, Moon Yuet is determined to seek justice against Kei Tsun and his associates. With the assistance of Kei Tsun's daughter, Wai Wan, and her ally, Shing Fung, Moon Yuet begins to uncover the truth. However, as she faces backlash from the influential culprits, she must reveal their hidden secrets and ensure they face the repercussions of their actions.

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Aishu no Romera(愛讐のロメラ)

2008Japan
MelodramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerFamily

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When Tamaki was young, her father passed away in a tragic accident and her mother disappeared, leaving Tamaki to care for her sick brother Ryota. Upon hearing of her mother's death, Tamaki hurries to the hospital only to discover that her mother had undergone a drastic transformation and had taken her own life. Finding solace in the hospital director's son, Kyosuke, Tamaki falls in love with him, only to later uncover that Kyosuke's father had an affair with her mother, leading to her mother's disappearance and suicide.

Recommendation: Lobbyist similar to Bad Guy
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Lobbyist(로비스트 (说客))

2007South Korea
DramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerAction

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This drama revolves around a female lobbyist navigating the world of global arms dealers. Kang Tae Hyuk is the heir to a leading arms manufacturing firm in Korea. He is a young entrepreneur with an impeccable appearance and eloquent speech. Possessing a natural talent for lobbying, he is also an expert strategist. His ambition is to dominate the entire Asian market.

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You Are a Gift(당신은 선물)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceDifficult Adulthood

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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: Meant to Be similar to Bad Guy
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Meant to Be(하늘의 인연)

2023South Korea
MelodramaMultiple MainsRevengeRomanceFamily

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Chi Hwan values wealth and power over following the law and aspires to be at the top of society. He faced tragedy at a young age when his mother died under suspicious circumstances, leading him to endure poverty and war on his own. Determined to escape his hardships, he climbed out of poverty to achieve great success as the chairman of Shine Cosmetics. Se Na, who is actually Yi Chang's biological daughter, grows up believing she is Chi Hwan's daughter and dreams of inheriting his fortune. She longs to be with Jin Woo, but soon realizes he is in love with Hae In, Chi Hwan's biological daughter. In a twist of fate, Hae In lost her mother as a child and was adopted by Yi Chang. How will the destinies of these fathers and daughters unfold?

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Love Insurance(情爱保险)

2007China
DramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerInsurance Industry

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The insurance industry is often compared to a game of chance, where policyholders wager that something will happen while insurance companies bet against it. In this analogy, insurance companies are seen as the main players, with some insurers taking advantage of the situation. Leading life consultants are likened to judges in this scenario, with characters like Tong Wish, Tang Tianshou, and Gao Ming playing the role of life insurance consultants at the forefront. (Sina)

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Mysterious Summer(不可思议的夏天)

2014China
DramaMelodramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerAnthologyHorrorInvestigationMysteryWeb Series

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

The depths of strangers' hearts hold mysteries that remain unknown to others. If one could glimpse their perspective, what revelations would unfold? Within the residents of Beijing, there exist worlds of ambition, deceit, yearning, distrust, terror, affection, and animosity. Each of the fifteen individuals inhabiting the city carries what appears to be a distinct tale, yet their lives may be intertwined in ways yet to be discovered.

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Unable to Provoke(惹不起的叶新柔)

2024China
DramaRevengeSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Recommendation: The Best Man similar to Bad Guy
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The Best Man(乘龙赘婿)

2024China
DramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Chen Zhuo, the heir, disguises himself as a security guard at Xu Mei Ying's company in order to investigate his mother's mysterious death. However, he finds himself unexpectedly becoming her son-in-law and living with her. At the same time, his twin brother Chen Yue pretends to be him to claim the family fortune. As the family's expectations weigh heavily on him, he must confront lies and strive for a new beginning.

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The Fevengers(女人的反攻)

2024China
RevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Orphaned heiress Wen Ruo Yun believed her marriage to artist Gu Yan Cheng was perfect, but after a kidnapping, she uncovers a sinister conspiracy. Gu Yan Cheng was not only unfaithful but also involved in a deadly scam. Joining forces with another betrayed woman, Lin Jia Yi, Wen Ruo Yun seeks revenge against Gu Yan Cheng with other victims.

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Who Kill Us(鮮花的罪茗)

2025China
RevengeRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Recommendation: Split Second similar to Bad Guy
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Split Second(爭分奪秒)

2004Hong Kong
DramaRomanceSuspenseThrillerActionCrime

Like Bad Guy, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.