Battle for Happiness - Asian drama recommendation
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Battle for Happiness(행복배틀)

2023South Korea
Attorney Supporting CharacterChild Supporting CharacterDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaFemale Centered PlotFlashback To PastHatredMysteryOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Supporting CharacterSocial MediaTeacher Supporting CharacterThriller

In a gripping thriller, mothers are portrayed as locked in a intense online conflict, each striving to undermine the other's joy in order to break free from their burdens of pain, secrecy, and suppression, and rediscover their authentic selves. This storyline is based on the book "Haengbokbaeteul" by Joo Young Ha. (HanCinema)

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Recommendation: Danger of Her Season 2 similar to Battle for Happiness
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Danger of Her Season 2(危险的她2)

2024China
DramaFemale Centered PlotMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspenseWeb Series

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Qiao Wei is drawn into a perplexing drowning incident that forces her to confront a troubling past alongside Ou Ke Ni, Nicole, and He An Xin. Together, they unravel long-buried secrets with unwavering determination. The bond between the sisters is unbreakable as they face this challenge. Will "her power" resurface to restore peace and harmony, defeating the darkness that threatens their lives?

Recommendation: Green Mothers' Club similar to Battle for Happiness
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Green Mothers' Club(그린 마더스 클럽)

2022South Korea
Child Supporting CharacterDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaFemale Centered PlotMysteryAdopted Supporting CharacterBilingual Female LeadBilingual Supporting CharacterDetective Supporting CharacterDirector Supporting CharacterMotherhoodProfessor Female Lead

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Child Supporting Character, Doctor Supporting Character, Drama, Female Centered Plot, and Mystery themes with a 25% similarity match.

The 'Green Mothers Club' portrays the bond, parenting, and development of five mothers who bonded in the primary school community, each struggling with their own insecurities. It tells a tale of true friendship formed through genuine connections and shared experiences, rather than common affiliations like school or career. While each woman leads a unique life, they all grapple with the primal instinct of motherhood, prompting them to reflect on the essence of being both a parent and a person.

Recommendation: Queen of Masks similar to Battle for Happiness
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Queen of Masks(가면의 여왕)

2023South Korea
DramaFemale Centered PlotFlashback To PastMysteryThrillerBest Friends RelationshipBetrayed By A FriendDrug Addict Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadEvil Female LeadFight For JusticeIllegitimate Female LeadLawyer Female LeadMelodrama

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Do Jae Yi, a human rights attorney, has gained a significant following on social media for her work in defending the marginalized and victims of sexual crimes. Despite her reputation as a champion of justice, she harbors a hidden agenda involving a corrupt politician and assisting the current mayor in navigating difficult situations to further her own political aspirations. Do Jae Yi is closely associated with two influential women: Joo Yoo Jung, the head of a prominent arts foundation, and Yoon Hae Mi, a dedicated and ambitious Vice President who rose from humble beginnings in the hospitality industry. The trio's former friend, Go Yoo Na, who felt betrayed by them, relocated to the United States in an attempt to start anew. However, upon her return to South Korea in search of her missing daughter, she finds herself entangled once again with her former associates. The possibility of revenge looms as they reunite.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Battle for Happiness
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Battle for Happiness
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Battle for Happiness
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Battle for Happiness
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to Battle for Happiness
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

Recommendation: Kesenai "Watashi": Fukushu no Rensa similar to Battle for Happiness
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Kesenai "Watashi": Fukushu no Rensa(消せない『私』―復讐の連鎖―)

2024Japan
DramaFlashback To PastMysterySocial MediaNovel AdaptationAttempted SuicideCyberbullyingInvestigationRevengeSchool BullyingTrauma

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Social Media themes with a 20% similarity match.

Shoko Haibara is a typical high school student who crosses paths with Jin Tokumichi, a beauty YouTuber, and makes an appearance on his channel. Her newfound fame leads to jealousy among some of her classmates, who set up a scheme to humiliate Shoko by filming a violation and sharing it online, causing a backlash of hate towards her. To make matters worse, a suspicious fire destroys her home and takes the lives of her parents. With nowhere else to go, Shoko moves in with her grandmother to start anew. A decade later, Shoko's life is still in shambles, and she contemplates suicide until she sees her former classmates living happily on TV. Instead of ending her life, Shoko decides to seek revenge on those who wronged her, enlisting the help of Jin, who has since left the world of online videos to pursue his own business ventures.

Recommendation: Hoso Kyoku Senkyo similar to Battle for Happiness
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Hoso Kyoku Senkyo(放送局占拠)

2025Japan
Doctor Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryThrillerActionDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationNews Station SettingSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Doctor Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

A year has gone by, and Musashi Saburo has become an investigator at BCCT. Alongside his teammates, he is looking into a masked armed group that has taken 500 hostages while seizing control of a broadcasting station.

Recommendation: Double Characters Season 2 similar to Battle for Happiness
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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Zettai Seigi similar to Battle for Happiness
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Zettai Seigi(絶対正義)

2019Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFlashback To PastMysteryNovel AdaptationAntiheroine Female LeadEccentric Female LeadFamily RelationshipFriendshipInvestigationMiniseries

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Flashback To Past, and Mystery themes with a 20% similarity match.

At 33 years old, Takaki Noriko possesses a strong moral compass due to past experiences. She is dedicated to upholding justice and refrains from any wrongdoing or criminal activities. Following her pregnancy, Takaki Noriko transitions into the role of a housewife. Upon reuniting with her high school friends Nishiyama Yumiko, Riho Williams, Ishimori Reika, and Imamura Kazuki, their lives take on new directions influenced by their renewed connection with Takaki Noriko.

Recommendation: Shanai Shokeinin: Kanojo wa Teki wo Keshite Iku similar to Battle for Happiness
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Shanai Shokeinin: Kanojo wa Teki wo Keshite Iku(社内処刑人 ~彼女は敵を消していく~)

2024Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotOffice Worker Female LeadThrillerCheerful Female LeadDifficult AdulthoodManga Artist Female LeadOffice SettingPhotographer Female LeadSexual ViolenceWorkplace SettingWorkplace Violence

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Office Worker Female Lead, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

In a workplace plagued by harassment, Honoka Asami, a reserved temporary office worker, finds solace in the arrival of new employee Fukase Nozomi. As Nozomi gains attention for her beauty and skills, she forms a close bond with Asami, bringing joy to her everyday life. A senior employee harassing Honoka is eventually forced to resign after a company incident, setting off a chain of events. And so, a new chapter begins for the two women.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2 similar to Battle for Happiness
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2(コールドケース2 〜真実の扉〜)

2018Japan
DramaFlashback To PastMysteryThrillerDeathDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMultiple MainsMurderSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Reboot of the American television show "Cold Case" from 2003.

Recommendation: Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3 similar to Battle for Happiness
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Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3(コールドケース3 ~真実の扉~)

2020Japan
DramaFlashback To PastMysteryThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMultiple MainsPolice Department SettingSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Updated version: Revamp of the American television show "Cold Case" that originally aired in 2003.

Recommendation: Thorn (2020) similar to Battle for Happiness
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Thorn (2020)()

2020China
Female Centered PlotHatredMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationInvoluntarily Missing PersonRevengeRomanceSchool BullyingTraumaWeb Series

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Female Centered Plot, Hatred, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

A tale of affection and animosity between four women is exposed through a mysterious disappearance, revealing the lasting impact of bullying in school. Chen Qian uncovers hints about a missing woman, leading him to unearth a disturbing event from a decade ago at the school involving Han Xiaoting. Liu Tao, Zhang Beilei, and Chai Zijing, who were once classmates with Han Xiaoting, had caused her deep emotional pain.

Recommendation: Influence similar to Battle for Happiness
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Influence(インフルエンス)

2021Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotFlashback To PastThrillerNovel AdaptationCrime Against MoralityDark FictionMurderSchool BullyingSexual HarassmentSexual ViolenceSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Flashback To Past, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yuri reveals to a female writer that she and two friends were involved in three murders and requests her to write about their experiences. During high school, Yuri resided in a rural apartment complex where she witnessed her classmate Satoko being sexually abused by her grandfather but was unable to intervene, causing a rift between them. When a new student named Maho arrived from Tokyo, she and Yuri developed a close bond despite facing opposition from other classmates. In a confrontation with an attacker, Yuri ended up stabbing the assailant to protect Maho, resulting in Satoko's subsequent arrest.

Recommendation: Brave Wuju similar to Battle for Happiness
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Brave Wuju(勇者无惧)

2022China
DramaMysteryThrillerActionInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

To uncover the truth behind his former colleague's death, border police officer Wu Ju embarks on a dangerous mission as an undercover agent in a high-stakes anti-drug operation. Wu Ju teams up with Qi Tian, the son of a notorious drug lord, to seek vengeance for his fallen comrade. Together, they evade a relentless pursuer and discover that a mysterious figure known as "Doctor" is the true mastermind behind the criminal network. As Wu Ju infiltrates "Doctor's" inner circle, he must outwit both ruthless drug traffickers and unsuspecting police detective An Ning. Through bravery and cunning, Wu Ju confronts formidable adversaries and faces personal challenges until he can ultimately dismantle the drug cartel.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to Battle for Happiness
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationRomanceSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to Battle for Happiness
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationRomanceSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

Recommendation: Love Exchange similar to Battle for Happiness
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Love Exchange(疑情別戀)

2008Hong Kong
DramaMysteryThrillerInfidelityInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

A man and a woman were discovered deceased in a vehicle. Zita Sit Chi-Yiu (Anita Yuen) finds out that the man is her spouse, Dick Ling Ho-Leung (Eddie Kwan), and the woman is named Bonnie Fong Cheuk-Ling (Angela Tong). Devastated by her husband's passing, Zita is also saddened to learn about his extramarital affair. Unexpectedly, Mike Yiu Lap-Tin (Michael Miu), an old school friend of Dick's, appears and offers her support. Eventually, Zita learns that Mike, who is employed by a security company, is actually Bonnie's husband and not an acquaintance of Dick's at all.

Recommendation: Hyoryu Net Cafe similar to Battle for Happiness
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Hyoryu Net Cafe(漂流ネットカフェ)

2009Japan
DramaMysteryThrillerAdapted From A MangaInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

It all began at a cyber cafe. Toki Koichi, a soon-to-be father living a mundane life, encounters his first love Kaho from junior high school after a heated argument with his wife. A mysterious incident at the cafe causes a blackout and traps Koichi and Kaho inside overnight. When they emerge the next day, they discover a completely transformed world. Determined to uncover the reason behind their sudden transportation and return home, Koichi faces various challenges and mysteries as people start disappearing. Will they survive this crisis and unravel the secret of Koichi's past with Kaho?

Recommendation: Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2 similar to Battle for Happiness
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Mikkoku wa Utau Season 2(密告はうたう2)

2024Japan
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The First Personnel Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is a specialized team tasked with conducting inspections to uncover misconduct among the large workforce of over 40,000 personnel in the police department. Simply being under inspection can potentially ruin a police officer's career. Inspectors like Sara Masaki are known as the police within the police, carrying out their duties in solitude. After two years, Sara stumbles upon a conspiracy that will have far-reaching implications for the entire police organization.

Recommendation: Black Ice similar to Battle for Happiness
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Black Ice(黑冰)

2001China
DramaMysteryThrillerCrimeInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

In Haizhou, there have been numerous severe cases where suspects have been apprehended by Liu Mei, who serves as the general manager of Haizhou Building under Haizhou Pharmaceutical Group. Wang Jing Wen, an expert in public security aesthetics, joined the group company as a representative for Hong Kong investors to assist in the investigation. Dr. Guo Xiao Peng, the successful and well-known president of the group, quickly met with Wang Jing Wen, sparking a reaction from his longtime lover Liu Mei who had harbored hostility towards him.

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to Battle for Happiness
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationRomanceSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

Recommendation: Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie similar to Battle for Happiness
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Yi Shuang Xiu Hua Xie(一双绣花鞋)

2003China
DramaMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Prior to the liberation of Chongqing, Ye Da Long led a team from the PLA on secret missions in the area. Following the downfall of the national army, possessing the hidden spy list became crucial in controlling the underground network of Chongqing. Military special agent Ji Yu Tang has been feeling uneasy recently after discovering a pair of embroidered shoes in his boss Lin NanXuan's coffin during the funeral. Shen Chao took over as the head of public security after the liberation of the mountainous city of Chongqing.

Recommendation: The Disappearing Child similar to Battle for Happiness
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The Disappearing Child(消失的孩子)

2022China
Child Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationDeath Of A FatherDivorced Male LeadInvestigationMarried Female LeadMarried LifeMarried Male LeadSearching For A ChildSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Child Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

During the morning of the winter solstice, Yang Yuan's nine-year-old son goes missing mysteriously, leading the police to a suspect with a strong alibi. At the same time, Yuan Wu is faced with financial struggles following his father's sudden passing. A few months prior, Lin Chu Ping, a single woman, was attacked while asleep, with only a handkerchief soaked in ether left at the scene. As the authorities delve into the investigations, they discover a web of connections between these incidents. Will they be able to locate Yang Mo before it's too late?

Recommendation: Babel (2022) similar to Battle for Happiness
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Babel (2022)(通天塔)

2022China
DramaFlashback To PastMysteryThrillerBallet Dancer Female LeadDifferent TimelinesInvoluntarily Missing PersonMultiple PerspectiveMurderPast And PresentPolice Officer Male LeadSexual ContentSlow Burn Story

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Inexperienced yet talented Captain Lu Xiao of the Haigang Police Department has a reputation for solving difficult cases

Recommendation: Beneath the Undertow similar to Battle for Happiness
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Beneath the Undertow(暗潮缉凶)

2025China
DramaFlashback To PastMysteryThrillerDeathDetective Male LeadDifferent TimelinesInvestigationInvestigator Male LeadMurderSecretSuspenseWeb Series

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the once-thriving state-owned Asahi Factory, the remains of a female college student, whose foot has been severed, are inadvertently discovered in an abandoned sewage tank. The victim, identified as Shen Xiao Zhou, is the daughter of an employee at the factory. Lian Hai Ping, the leader of the criminal police team, is assigned to look into the matter. On the first day of the case, Shi Qiang Feng, a young criminal officer who reported the incident, finds himself unexpectedly placed on Lian Hai Ping's investigative team. This unforeseen case propels both of them into a fateful quest to track down the perpetrator. Concurrently, the investigation stirs up a concealed past within Lian Hai Ping's memory, while his new partner, Shi Qiang Feng, appears to harbor his own secrets. Throughout the inquiry, Lian Hai Ping uncovers that a mysterious force is orchestrating events surrounding the case. A partner with an enigmatic background, a first love tragically lost, a deeply entrenched entrepreneur, and a once-bustling factory area now in decline... This investigation weaves together truths that link the past and the future. The haze begins to lift, but the currents underneath are already in motion.

Recommendation: Doctor Car similar to Battle for Happiness
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Doctor Car(ドクターカー)

2016Japan
Child Supporting CharacterDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaThrillerAnesthesiologist Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadEx Comes BackHospital Director Supporting CharacterHostage SituationMedicalSurgeon Supporting CharacterWorkplace Violence

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Child Supporting Character, Doctor Supporting Character, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

In contrast to ambulances, doctor cars are emergency vehicles used by medical professionals to quickly provide diagnosis and emergency treatment to critically ill patients at the scene, leading to a significant increase in survival rates. Tendo Ichika, a single mother of a 5-year-old child, is a new member of the medical team that operates the doctor car at a general hospital. Asagi Yusuke, the hospital director's only son, views the doctor car as an expensive waste and conspires to have it decommissioned. He displays unusual animosity towards Ichika, with other hospital staff joining in on mistreating her relentlessly.

Recommendation: Jigoku no Hate made Tsureteiku similar to Battle for Happiness
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Jigoku no Hate made Tsureteiku(地獄の果てまで連れていく)

2025Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotMysteryThrillerAbusive ParentBusinessman Male LeadDomestic CrimeEmotionally Strong Female LeadInfluencer Supporting CharacterMarried Female LeadPianist Female LeadSurgical ProcedureViolence Against Children

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

In an act of seeking vengeance for being wrongly accused of murder 14 years earlier, Sachiko Tachibana alters her appearance and enters the residence of a well-known influencer under the guise of a babysitter. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Mistress similar to Battle for Happiness
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Mistress(미스트리스)

2018South Korea
DramaFemale Centered PlotMysteryThrillerCrime Against MoralityDeathFinancial CrimeFraudRomanceSexual ContentSingle MotherSismanceWidow Female Lead

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The drama explores the tumultuous lives of four friends, each navigating her own journey of self-exploration as they support one another through challenges. Following the tragic death of Jan Se Yeon's husband in an accident, she has been living with her daughter. Strange occurrences and phone calls begin to disrupt her life. This series focuses on the lives of four women, including Jan Se Yeon, Kim Eun Soo, Han Jung Won, and Do Hwa Young. (Soompi) It is an adaptation of the British television show "Mistresses" from 2008.

Recommendation: Miss Ma, Nemesis similar to Battle for Happiness
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Miss Ma, Nemesis(미스 마, 복수의 여신)

2018South Korea
DramaHatredMysteryThrillerCompetent Female LeadFake IdentityHidden PastPolice Captain Supporting CharacterPolice Department SettingPrison SettingSecretViolence Against ChildrenWriter Female Lead

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Hatred, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

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Recommendation: The King of Pigs similar to Battle for Happiness
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The King of Pigs(돼지의 왕)

2022South Korea
DramaFlashback To PastMysteryThrillerDetective Female LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMental IllnessMurderRevengeSchool BullyingSchool ViolenceSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Kyung Min and Detective Jong Suk, who have not been in touch for two decades, reunite after receiving a message from a long-lost friend. This message brings back painful memories of their school days and triggers a series of unexplained murders. As Jong Suk delves into the investigation, he uncovers links to the past, while the story delves into the roots of school violence and its lasting effects on society. Inspired by the animated movie "The King of Pigs" by Yeon Sang Ho, which is based on a true story.

Recommendation: Celebrity similar to Battle for Happiness
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Celebrity(셀러브리티)

2023South Korea
DramaMysterySocial MediaThrillerFamous Female LeadInfluencer Female LeadInfluencer Supporting CharacterNonlinear NarrativeRevengeRich Male LeadSecretSlight RomanceSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Social Media, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Aspiring for fame, wealth, and influence, a young woman strives to rise as a prominent figure in the enticing yet controversial realm of social media influencers in Seoul. (Netflix)

Recommendation: The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection similar to Battle for Happiness
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The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection(7인의 부활)

2024South Korea
DramaHatredMysteryThrillerBetrayalInvestigationMelodramaMultiple MainsPicaresqueRevengeSecretSurvivalSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Hatred, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% 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: Poison Daughter, Holy Mother similar to Battle for Happiness
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Poison Daughter, Holy Mother(ポイズンドーター・ホーリーマザー)

2019Japan
DramaFemale Centered PlotMysteryThrillerActress Female LeadNovel AdaptationAnthologyFamilyInvestigationMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipScreenwriter Female LeadSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Female Centered Plot, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Yumika, an actress known as Poison Daughter & Holy Mother, has been under the control of her mother Yoshika since childhood. Unable to bear her mother's toxic behavior any longer, Yumika publicly criticizes Yoshika on a talk show, causing a stir. Despite this, some people argue that Yoshika is actually a caring mother. Another story follows a woman who blames herself for everything and feels overwhelmed with guilt. Additionally, a screenwriter becomes anxious when her rival excels, a kind-hearted woman struggles with the idea of committing murder, and a middle-aged woman confides only in her cat.

Recommendation: Pale Moon similar to Battle for Happiness
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Pale Moon(종이달)

2023South Korea
Doctor Supporting CharacterDramaMysteryThrillerAge GapAge GapBank SettingBank Teller Female LeadBank Teller Supporting CharacterChildhood Friends RelationshipMarried Female LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadWhite-Collar Crime

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Doctor Supporting Character, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Yoo Yi Hwa resides with her husband, who shows little interest in her. Her existence as a homemaker is pleasant yet uneventful. Seeking a change, she takes on a temporary position at a bank. Through her work there, she rediscovers her self-assurance. However, Yoo Yi Hwa eventually succumbs to temptation and starts embezzling funds from the bank's clients.

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Two Weeks(TWO WEEKS)

2019Japan
DramaFlashback To PastMysteryThrillerActionChildhood Friends RelationshipEmotionally Strong Male LeadFugitive Male LeadInvestigationPhysically Strong Male LeadProtective Male LeadSingle Father Male LeadSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

After serving a prison sentence for a crime he did not commit, Daichi struggles to find purpose in his life. His world is turned upside down when he discovers that a former lover has a daughter, Hana, who is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant to survive leukemia. Despite facing obstacles, Daichi steps up to be a donor match for Hana. However, a sudden turn of events leads to Daichi being wrongly accused of a murder, putting the transplant surgery in jeopardy.

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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaMysteryThrillerDrug TraffickingInvestigationRomanceSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

Recommendation: Infernal Affairs Season 2 similar to Battle for Happiness
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Infernal Affairs Season 2(无间道2)

2017China
DramaMysteryThrillerActionCrimeInvestigationSuspense

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Recommendation: Detective Jiang Jing An similar to Battle for Happiness
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Detective Jiang Jing An(神探江敬安)

2025China
DramaMysteryThrillerFilmed VerticallyInvestigationShort Length SeriesSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The setting is in Songhai City during the era of the Republic of China. Beneath the facade of prosperity lies a web of corruption and mysteries. The Great World, known as the biggest gold-selling vault in Songhai City, appears to be a hub of wealth and success. However, it is actually a playground for the affluent and influential to indulge in opulence and amusement. The hidden dealings and unsavory aspects of human behavior behind the scenes are truly startling.

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Speak for the Dead(盲点)

2025China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationPolice Officer Female LeadSuspenseWeb Series

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the shadowy streets of Blue Harbor City, An Ying, a female detective, keeps a close eye on the city's heartbeat, delving into its darker side. A peculiar car crash, involving five bodies concealing a significant amount of drugs, brought the skilled doctor Leng Wen Yu into the spotlight. However, a sudden blaze at the medical school tragically claimed Leng Wen Yu's life during the investigation, leaving the trail cold. Refusing to believe her brother's supposed suicide, Leng Wen Qi resolved to become a forensic specialist to seek justice for him. Fast forward five years, An Ying has evolved into a resilient single mother and a top-notch police captain after enduring life's trials. Meanwhile, Leng Wen Qi successfully completed medical school. By twist of fate, the two reunite at a crime scene and, aided by journalist Xiao Chen, unite forces to unravel the mysteries behind several suspicious deaths.

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Storm in a Cocoon(守業者)

2014Hong Kong
DramaMysteryThrillerFamilyHistoricalInvestigationSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

"Wing Tai Lung" was once the largest silk factory in Guangzhou. The owner, POON WING LIN, has handed over the business to his eldest son, POON KA HIN, and second daughter, POON HAU YEE. However, HAU YEE tragically commits suicide, leaving many unanswered questions. POON KA YEUNG, the youngest son and a military doctor, returns home and takes charge of the business. He becomes suspicious of his sister's death and teams up with HAU YEE's friend and coworker at the silk factory, TONG BING BING, to investigate. They uncover complex relationships within the factory, with everyone becoming a suspect. The factory's leader, SIN BIK SUET, often bullies BING BING. The arrival of a new employee, FUNG CHI CHING, adds another layer of mystery. YEUNG is drawn to BING BING's bravery, and they start to develop feelings for each other. However, BING BING's long-lost fiancé, KWAN JO YIU, suddenly reappears, causing turmoil. The identity of HAU YEE's killer shocks everyone, leading to consequences for the Poon family business. Determined to protect their legacy, YEUNG and BING BING vow to uncover the truth.

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Chase (2010)(チェイス~国税査察官~)

2010Japan
DramaMysteryThrillerDetective FictionInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Haruma Sosuke, an experienced tax inspector, and Murakumo Shuji, a proficient consultant specializing in tax evasion. Haruma believed that his simple life and the world of tax evasion were unrelated, until one day their paths crossed...

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Zouka no Mitsu(造花の蜜)

2011Japan
DramaMysteryThrillerDetective Supporting CharacterInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

The story begins with the abduction of a young child, which appears to be a kidnapping for ransom. However, the kidnapper surprises everyone by not demanding a specific amount of money, instead leaving it up to the victim to decide. This puts the police in a difficult position as they try to figure out the kidnapper's motives. Adding to the challenge, the ransom exchange is set to take place in a public location during the daytime, adding insult to injury for the authorities. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just the beginning of a much larger and more complex investigation involving a 700 million yen ransom. Can Detective Hashiba, a seasoned expert in kidnapping cases, successfully apprehend the elusive criminal known as Ran?

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64 (2015)(64)

2015Japan
DramaMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

Amidst a dispute between the public relations office of D Prefectural Police and the correspondents club regarding the anonymity of perpetrators, it has been decided that a director from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will visit the family of the victim in a significant unsolved case from 1989, just a week before the statute of limitations expires. The case involves the kidnapping and murder of Shoko-chan, which remains the most heinous crime in the history of D Prefectural Police. The family of the victim has declined the director's offer to extend condolences. A strict confidentiality order has been issued for all individuals involved in the case, including the investigators from that time. This has created a barrier between the Criminal Investigations Department and the Police Affairs Department. Additionally, a mysterious memo has surfaced, followed by a new kidnapping that bears a striking resemblance to the 1989 case just before the director's scheduled visit.

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The Closed Box: The Vertical Focus(箱の中 The vertical FOCUS)

2020Japan
DramaFlashback To PastMysteryCaptivityInvestigationKidnappingShort Length Series

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, and Mystery themes with a 18% similarity match.

Seto Joji, a 35-year-old employee at a technology firm in Tokyo, found himself in a peculiar situation one morning. Instead of his usual routine, Joji woke up inside a solid concrete enclosure. The mystery of who confined Joji and the reasons behind it are now at the forefront of his mind as he navigates this highly stressful and unfamiliar environment. (PRTimes)

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Game of Succession(สายรักสายเลือด)

2025Thailand
DramaMysteryThrillerDeath Of A MotherInvestigationRomanceSuspense

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Driven by the passing of his mother, an absent will, and hidden truths, Mekhin embarks on a quest for justice and to assert his rights as the rightful heir.

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Fairy Valley Incident(神仙谷事件)

2012Taiwan
DramaMysteryThrillerCrimeInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Battle for Happiness, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 18% similarity match.

At the renowned Fairy Valley in Taiwan, a hot spring villa hosted a soft opening for a select group of celebrities, politicians, and Hakka scholars. The tranquility of the event is shattered when a lifeless body is found the following day. Feng, a new staff member at the villa, becomes suspicious of the guests' peculiar behavior, sensing hidden connections and secrets among them. With the help of his sister and a college acquaintance, Feng embarks on a quest to unveil the truth behind the mysterious deaths that continue to occur. (CATCHPLAY+)