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Oh Soon Nam works as an educator at a traditional Korean institution known as Jeokhyeonjae, where she supports her students' dreams like a close companion. However, her world shatters when she unexpectedly loses both Jeokhyeonjae and her daughter, Joon Yeong. Driven by a desire for justice, Soon Nam begins to investigate the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death, forcing her to confront a difficult choice between seeking vengeance and upholding the principles she has cherished throughout her life. This television series focuses on a female teacher in a traditional Korean school who is married to the last heir of a prominent family, a role that comes with significant obligations. A tragedy disrupts her life, but in honor of her daughter, she evolves into a figure of admiration for her resilience and determination in overcoming challenges. (MBC)

Lin Duo Mei is a young heiress in good health and innocence who is happily wed to her husband Chen Xiao Fei. Her brother, Lin Duo Jun, is also preparing for marriage to Wen Xin. Wen Xin, who has suffered mistreatment from her adoptive family, has endured a life of hardship since being separated from her biological brother. In an attempt to escape her struggles, she manipulates and marries Lin Duo Jun. However, on the wedding day, she is shocked to discover that her new brother-in-law, Chen Xiao Fei, is actually her former love and ex-boyfriend, whom she was forced to part ways with by his mother in order to marry Lin Duo Mei and seek revenge on her father. Their reunion brings back old feelings, leading to an illicit affair. Meanwhile, Lin Duo Mei crosses paths with Ye Nan Di, who falls for her despite her marital status. As Wen Xin and Chen Xiao Fei's actions threaten to destroy Lin Duo Mei's family, Ye Nan Di stands by her side to help restore her family, reclaim her father's business, and bring justice to those who have wronged her.

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

Bank executive Takizawa Kanji is dedicated solely to his career, achieving the position of branch manager through his unwavering determination during a period of financial industry restructuring. Recently, his communication with his wife Mariko has decreased, and he has drifted apart from his daughter Misaki, who is now of marriageable age. Despite this, he embraces his work-centric lifestyle. Unexpectedly, Kanji is reassigned to a client company for an unclear reason, causing him to question his life choices. Overwhelmed by this sudden change, he decides to escape to Switzerland under the guise of a business trip. While in the Swiss Alps, he meets Meguro Shiori during a snowstorm on a gondola ride to the Matterhorn, sparking a connection between them. Meanwhile, Mariko suspects her husband may be unfaithful but struggles to confront her suspicions. She finds herself entangled in a forbidden romance with her daughter's fiancé, Hino Haruki.

The story centers on Bong Seon Hwa and her family's involvement in a confectionery business. Despite a difficult upbringing, she overcomes challenges with her resilient and optimistic attitude. Seon Hwa, who grew up in the same neighborhood as Moon Sang Hyuk, had a deep connection with him. However, after experiencing a tragic loss of her family caused by uncontrollable greed, she vows to seek revenge amidst a complex mix of fate and love.

Kang Han Geol is the father of three daughters. The eldest, Keum Pa, is married to a lawyer, and they share a son, enjoying a life of happiness and comfort. However, her husband is unfaithful with a younger colleague. The youngest, Eun Pa, is a college student who is enthusiastic about romance. She breaks up with her first love, Yun Taek, and decides to move in with Jeon Seong Ki, a charming con artist known for his womanizing ways. After discovering she is pregnant, she eventually gains her parents' approval to marry him, but he fails to appear on their wedding day. Despite the challenges, Eun Pa is determined to work hard for her child's future, and a new romantic interest may soon come into her life as well.

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

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

Mrs. Ye is a typical but remarkable homemaker who carries the weight of her husband's professional advancement while also searching for her own significance. Despite appearing to have everything under control, she is plagued by feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. Mrs. Ye questions her worth and wonders if she is merely a side character in her own life story. Facing the challenges of balancing family and career, she grapples with her husband's infidelity and exclusion from his company. Despite being knocked down multiple times, Mrs. Ye chooses to persevere and strives to keep her family intact.

Oh Dal Nim is wrongfully charged with homicide. She chooses to seek vengeance against those who have caused her suffering.

Han Jung Im is a married woman with a teenage daughter who has recently relocated to Seoul from Jeju along with her husband, Moo Yeong, and their family. Despite the challenges posed by her in-laws, Jung Im strives to fulfill her roles as a wife and mother. In Seoul, she reconnects with her friend Do Hye Bin, who is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family. Hye Bin, also a mother to a teenage daughter, is married to Park Hyeon Seong, who is employed at her brother Do Jun Tae’s company. While Park Hyoen Wu has a passion for filmmaking rather than practicing law, he holds a deep affection for his older brother, Park Hyeon Seong. Han Jung Im's modest yet content life begins to unravel when Hye Bin unexpectedly arrives with shocking news.

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

When a saleswoman and her spouse face challenges at work threatening their dreams, they work hard to improve their financial situation. Liu Ai is a top performer in sales, while her husband Yang Guang works as a designer. Their goal is to earn enough money to start a family and buy a home. However, when Liu Ai's boss refuses to pay her rightful earnings at the end of the year, she quits in anger. Meanwhile, Yang Guang also experiences work-related issues. With support from friends, they decide to overcome these obstacles. Liu Ai takes a leap of faith by starting her own business, aiming to excel in sales.

In just a few weeks, a pair of individuals will be tying the knot. These two youths, who were previously accustomed to receiving necessities with just a simple request, are now confronting the challenges of the real world. They are embarking on the journey of adapting to their new life, beginning from the very foundation. The storyline revolves around the trials and tribulations of married life, pregnancy, and extramarital relationships.

For the last six years, Song Gun Woo has been leading a dual existence with two women. He is wed to Sae Young, while his mistress is Suh Kyung. Sae Young is quite sensitive and tends to tear up easily when she receives compliments or witnesses acts of kindness. She yearns for an ideal marriage, but she and her husband have struggled with conceiving a child. Her world is turned upside down when she discovers that her husband has been involved with another woman.

An ill-directed aspiration results in the loss of everything a woman cherishes. Rather than seeking vengeance, she chooses to forgive and make peace with her adversary. This choice prompts audiences to reevaluate their perceptions of revenge. It suggests that genuine revenge may not involve retribution against those who have harmed you, but instead providing your tormentor an opportunity for remorse, which is the highest form of revenge. (MBC)

Taking place in the 1960s and 1970s, Yoon Soo In consistently achieves high marks in her studies. However, owing to her family's difficult financial situation, she opts to take a job at a factory rather than attend college. Despite this setback, she continues to chase her aspirations.

Kang Ha Ri, known for her cheerful demeanor, has a part-time job at both a stationery shop and a nail salon. Min Deul Re was once a well-known actress, but she has seen a decline in her popularity recently. Kim Eun Hyang previously served as a secretary before welcoming her daughter, but now she dedicates her time to parenting. These three women experience the loss of their beloved ones simultaneously. Despite not being family, they support one another as they navigate their challenging times.

An accidental car swap results in a life-changing turn for twins who were parted three decades earlier

Jo Seok Moo completed his education at a well-regarded university, but instead of opting for a conventional career, he chose to chase his aspiration of becoming a musician. Unfortunately, Jo Seok Moo never achieved his goal of being a musician and, due to his age, struggled to find a suitable job. He subsequently took a position at a security services firm, where he first encountered Kang Hwi Ru as a client. The couple has been married for three years, yet Jo Seok Moo is seeking a divorce. They share little in common: Jo Seok Moo is headstrong and prefers solitude, while Kang Hwi Ru is laid-back and possesses a cheerful demeanor. Another couple, Jin Yoo Young and Lee Jang Hyun, also make an appearance; Jin Yoo Young happens to be Jo Seok Moo's first love.

A woman, once as pure as a white swan, transforms into a black swan to seek revenge for her father and reclaim her child who was taken away from her.

A destiny that defies social norms, a passion that transcends ethical boundaries... At the age of thirty-one, Hyun Ji Seok is at the height of his life, yet he faces the grim reality of only three months left to live. He is wed to Park Jung Ran, but she is not the one who holds his heart. The sole desire of this man is to discover his true love and cherish the final 90 days he has left with her. Hyun Ji Seok was destined to encounter Mi Yeon, but fate had other plans, leading to heartbreak for both. In an unforeseen twist, it is revealed that Mi Yeon is actually his first cousin. They now find themselves fervently asking for 90 days to experience love one last time on this earth. Can their affection withstand the harsh truths imposed by society? (DramaWiki)

Aspiring to study in France, Goo Eun, who studied make-up at her university, becomes a victim one night after a drinking spree

Filled with hidden truths about its characters' origins, the plot delves into the lives of the wealthy elite and the challenges faced by the innocent protagonist Yu Fei as she seeks to uncover the reality

Influenced by her younger brother Gu Liao Le and boyfriend Liang Yu Han, urban girl Gu Qian Mo joined the "Kaowan Clan" team with hopes of securing a bright future through the public examination. As she prepared for the exam, she noticed her boyfriend's efforts to impress Liu Meng Jie's influential mother, causing a strain in their relationship. Meanwhile, Qian Mo's life took a turn when Luo Xiao Chun, a member of an affluent family, entered her life after a car accident. Qian Mo was deeply moved by Luo Xiao Chun's silent support and presence during this difficult time.

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

Baek Sae Hoon and his spouse, Lee Sun Young, are fervently attempting to have a child but face repeated failures. Sae Hoon's mother approaches Sun Young, suggesting that she explore surrogacy as a means to conceive without informing Sae Hoon. Enter Go Eun Nim, who becomes their surrogate, expecting their baby. However, the situation becomes more complex when she unexpectedly develops feelings for Sae Hoon's younger brother, Kang Ho.

A poignant drama that explores the quest for truth amid schemes, treachery, and deceit, where individuals uncover one another's hidden truths. Eun Soo is an optimistic character who maintains her hope even in the most challenging situations, but after a car accident, she loses her memory and assumes the identity of Yoo Jung, who is married to Jin Goo.

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

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.

Lee Na Yeon becomes an orphan after chaebol heiress Park Yu Gyeong is responsible for her mother, Lee Yu Nae's, death in a car accident. Yu Nae and Yu Gyeong were in competition for the affection of the same man, Jang Gyeong Wan, with Yu Gyeong luring him into marriage by asserting that he was the father of her unborn child. In an effort to make up for abandoning his college girlfriend, Gyeong Wan tries to provide a home for the orphaned Na Yeon, which incites the fury of Yu Gyeong and the jealousy of his daughter, Se Jin. Upon uncovering evidence that suggests her mother's death might not have been accidental, Na Yeon chooses to turn her back on a life of luxury and privilege to live in an orphanage. She is taken in by the widow of the man who caused her mother’s death and grows up alongside Tae Jun, a talented and ambitious young man from a poor background who becomes her first love. However, in pursuit of his own ambitions, he betrays her trust and chooses to be with Se Jin.

A teacher from a middle school resigns from her position to move to Beijing for her upcoming marriage. To earn some extra money, she becomes a tutor for the daughter of a book merchant, Ma Lie Wen. Despite his ex-wife Wang Yi Ru's bipolar disorder, Ma Lie Wen feels a strong sense of duty towards her and continues to care for her. The arrival of the family tutor, Jian Dan, brings him some solace. Jian Dan used to be a middle school teacher but left the profession after being betrayed by her fiancée, Feng Chun Sheng. Ma Lie Wen advises Jian Dan not to settle in marriage. Although they develop feelings for each other, they refrain from crossing any boundaries due to Ma Lie Wen's complicated circumstances. When his ex-wife fully recovers and expresses a desire to reconcile, Ma Lie Wen finds himself torn between responsibility, love, and a precarious career.

Tsuyuko Hoshino is employed as a nurse and dreams of pursuing a career as a violinist. She went through a divorce a couple of years ago when her former husband left her for a colleague. Tsuyuko now resides with her teenage daughter Akari Hoshino, who suffers from a heart condition. One day, Tsuyuko encounters Santa Fuyuno, a high school music teacher, at a local café where he is showcasing his flute skills. She is captivated by him, despite being aware of his engagement to Hanako Tonaka and their professional relationship at the same school. On the other hand, Akari, who struggles to trust others due to her father's abandonment, lacks friends at school. However, her homeroom teacher Santa Fuyuno shows care and concern for her, leading to romantic feelings developing between the two.

Jang Ha Na is the youngest daughter of the eldest son in a family that has been producing soy sauce for centuries. Due to their financial constraints, she must disguise herself as a male. The family requires a male figure to represent their soy sauce business. After having four daughters, they ceased their attempts to have a son, so the fourth daughter must take on the role of a boy and behave like a son within the household.

"Is it possible for a daughter, separated from her family for two decades, to discover joy upon reuniting with her parents?" In an intricate turn of events, a young woman from an affluent background disappears and is brought up by a foster mother in place of her biological parents. Concurrently, her wealthy family chooses to adopt another girl in an attempt to cope with the absence of their original daughter. The conflicts that emerge when the daughter reconnects with her biological family lead to a path of comprehension and reconciliation. (MBC)

Fang Le and Yuan Yuan's relationship is facing challenges due to their lack of children. Fang Le is eager to expand their family, while Yuan Yuan is prioritizing her career over starting a family.

The tale follows a family of five as they come to understand the true essence of family amidst a string of disputes. When Father Zheng unexpectedly falls ill and later wakes from a coma, he takes the opportunity to reflect on his actions and mend old wounds. In doing so, he aids his four children - a dedicated surgeon, a manager of a housekeeping company, an owner of an auto repair shop, and a spoiled youngest daughter - in discovering themselves, appreciating life, and embracing their true selves.

A homemaker who relied entirely on her spouse finds herself deserted by him. Her world crumbles completely. In the wake of her husband's betrayal and the challenges she faces as a divorced woman, she embarks on a venture to create a Kimchi business as a fresh beginning. This is an inspiring tale of a housewife who rises above her suffering and despair. (MBC)

Aiko, a dedicated homemaker, discovers her husband's infidelity. Despite initial shock, she resolves to make a fresh start by finding a job and relocating to Tokyo. Mika, a new acquaintance who becomes Aiko's flatmate, assists her in settling into the new city. However, Aiko soon realizes that Mika is actually her husband's mistress. Upon learning this, Mika decides to end the affair with Aiko's husband and support Aiko in rebuilding her life.

To help his son grow into a mature and kind individual, a father embarks on a journey with him. The son quickly discovers his lack of knowledge about life and engages in various new experiences such as fishing, hiking, and gazing at the stars at night. These shared activities will shape their bond for years to come.

This story revolves around three different households. The Han family consists of Mr. Han, his second wife, and four daughters. While two of the daughters are from his previous marriage, the younger two are from his current marriage. The Choi family is made up of Mr. and Mrs. Choi and their two sons. Lastly, the Lee family includes Mr. Lee and his two sons. (Koreanwiz.org)

"Dowry" is a Taiwanese drama series that revolves around the theme of parental love and care towards their children. It consists of 324 episodes in Taiwan and 865 episodes in its international version. (Wikipedia)

A woman who craves constant affection in an everlasting romance. She finds it impossible to endure a day without love. Even after experiencing heartbreak and betrayal repeatedly, she continues to fall for men. (MBC)

U Jin is a driven physician who has lost faith in genuine love following past disappointments. He perceives marriage merely as a commercial arrangement. Hae Su is employed as a sous-chef, and she aspires to marry the right partner and build a family. Before long, U Jin finds himself falling for her, leading to a struggle between his feelings and his ambitions.

The narrative unfolds as men and women in their 40s reunite after three decades, thanks to an event organized by a former classmate. While they keep their current lives concealed, they relish the gathering and subsequently return to their daily routines. However, two of the attendees start meeting regularly, reigniting past passions and leading to a perilous romantic entanglement. The story intricately explores the tensions within families and the weight of everyday life, yet as they unravel the enigma, the bonds of friendship and affection among them withstand numerous challenges and reconciliations. This tale captures the loneliness and struggles of middle age in contemporary existence, which imposes the obligations of parenthood and partnership upon them, offering a chance to reflect on the lives they inadvertently left behind long ago.

When Yoon Jung Won faces betrayal from those she held dear, including family and friends she fully relied on, she becomes aware of the harshness of human nature. This series centers on an insurance planner wrongfully accused of a crime she did not commit, as she seeks justice following her time in prison. The narrative carries a message of hope, highlighting that despite the suffering caused by those around her, she ultimately discovers solace and support from new individuals she meets along her journey. (MBC)

"If Tomorrow Comes" explores the relationship and struggles between a mother and her daughter. Seo Woo portrays the compassionate college student Yoon Eun Chae, who believes that honoring one's parents leads to personal joy. The character of the mother will be enacted by Go Doo Sim.

A mother dedicates her entire life to living humbly for the sake of her daughter, who feels ashamed of her. However, one day, the mother vanishes. The daughter is left without a mother to embrace, voice her grievances to, or even see. Meanwhile, the authorities are concealing the reality of this incident...