Bound at First Sight - Asian drama recommendation
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Bound at First Sight(最美不过初相见)

2025China
City SettingCollege To Working LifeHigh School SweetheartsHigh School To CollegeHigh School To Working LifeLifeLovers SeparatedMelodramaReporter Female LeadRomanceTeacher Male LeadTime SkipWorkplace SettingYouth

Pei Yan Yan and Gao Song were high school sweethearts who parted ways before graduating from college. After 7 years, their paths crossed again due to their careers. Gao Song, now a university professor and cybersecurity specialist, realizes he still has feelings for Yan Yan and decides to end his current relationship to pursue her once more. Despite harboring both love and resentment towards each other, Yan Yan remains indifferent until Gao Song faces a life-threatening situation. It is only then that she begins to acknowledge her true feelings.

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Recommendation: Where the Lost Ones Go similar to Bound at First Sight
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Where the Lost Ones Go(可惜不是你)

2017China
College To Working LifeLifeLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceYouthArtDifferent TimelinesFirst LoveFriendshipMisunderstandingSecond Chance RomanceStudent Female LeadVisual Arts

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features College To Working Life, Life, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Where the Lost Ones Go follows the tale of a young art student's initial romance that blossomed into a lasting and profound love. Ye Zi, specializing in Chinese art painting, crossed paths with Xiang Ze Yi, an oil painting major, while studying in college. Their love was abruptly cut short when Xiang Ze Yi disappeared without a trace, leaving Ye Zi heartbroken. Years later, Ye Zi achieved success as a renowned manga illustrator. When Xiang Ze Yi returned with an explanation for his sudden departure, Ye Zi faced a difficult decision.

Recommendation: Dear Mayang Street similar to Bound at First Sight
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Dear Mayang Street(亲爱的麻洋街)

2020China
High School To Working LifeLifeMelodramaRomanceTime SkipYouth1980sFamily RelationshipFriendshipIllnessLawyer Female LeadLove At First SightNeighbors' RelationshipSmart Female Lead

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features High School To Working Life, Life, Melodrama, Romance, Time Skip, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

During a period of change in the 1980s, six households residing on Mayang Street in Guangzhou witness the joys of youth and romance

Recommendation: Bright Sun and a Gentle Breeze similar to Bound at First Sight
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Bright Sun and a Gentle Breeze(风和日丽)

2012China
LifeMelodramaRomanceYouthNovel AdaptationFamily

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

During the late 1950s, the Republic of China, which had endured over fifty years of war, celebrated its tenth anniversary. Yang Xiao Yi, Liu Shi Jun, and their peers are young individuals of this new era embarking on a path to leave their mark on the world. Raised in a single-parent household, Yang Xiao Yi is resolute in uncovering the true identity of her biological father. As she navigates through challenges with her family, friends, and loved ones, she learns valuable lessons and remains resilient in the face of adversity.

Recommendation: Women of Shanghai similar to Bound at First Sight
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Women of Shanghai(上海女子图鉴)

2018China
City SettingLifeRomanceWorkplace SettingDramaWeb Series

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

The plot centers on a young woman who decides to remain in Shanghai following her college graduation. Despite encountering various men, she remains focused on her goal of joining the top 10% of the city's residents. Luo Hai Yan, a student from a rural area, is determined to establish a successful career in Shanghai. The arrival of Zhang Tian Hao, Chen Xiao Wei, and Yan Bing influences her life significantly.

Recommendation: Love under the Moon similar to Bound at First Sight
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Love under the Moon(山月不知心底事)

2019China
High School To Working LifeLifeLovers SeparatedRomanceYouthAge GapCharacter DevelopmentDramaEnemies To LoversLong Distance RelationshipUnrequited LoveWeb Series

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features High School To Working Life, Life, Lovers Separated, Romance, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

During the late 1990s, childhood sweethearts Xiang Yuan and Ye Qian Ze had to separate temporarily. Xiang Yuan received financial support from the Ye Family to study at a university in Shanghai, while Ye Qian Ze continued with his life. Following a misunderstanding, the two lovers went their separate ways, with one in Shanghai and the other in London.

Recommendation: Hello, I'm at Your Service similar to Bound at First Sight
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Hello, I'm at Your Service(金牌客服董董恩)

2023China
City SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingYouthNovel AdaptationSteamy KissWeb Series

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Romance, Workplace Setting, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

A miscommunication between the high-level customer service representative Dong Dong En and the client representative Lou Yuan leads to an unexpected turn of events in the office. As Dong Dong En begins working at the client's location, she not only impresses everyone with her exceptional professionalism but also wins over Lou Yuan with her intelligence and bravery during interactions with the client.

Recommendation: Love & π similar to Bound at First Sight
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Love & π(愛的3.14159)

2018Taiwan
City SettingCollege To Working LifeRomanceWorkplace SettingYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversIllnessOrphan Male LeadOrphanage SettingSecond Chance RomanceSocial Issues

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, College To Working Life, Romance, Workplace Setting, and Youth themes with a 23% similarity match.

Zhao Wu Xian, Zhao Yuan Man, Hou Zi Cheng, and Lin Mei Xin are childhood friends who were raised together in the same orphanage in Yun Lin. In 2009, Wu Xian, Yuan Man, and Zi Cheng decided to move to Taipei to pursue their aspirations. As they encounter obstacles along the way, they must find ways to overcome them. Yuan Man views her bond with Wu Xian as that of siblings, but Wu Xian sees her differently. He wishes to always protect Yuan Man and hopes for a romantic relationship with her. Despite the challenges they face, their love will ultimately come full circle and return to its original path.

Recommendation: Women in Beijing similar to Bound at First Sight
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Women in Beijing(北京女子图鉴)

2018China
City SettingLifeMelodramaRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryDifficult AdulthoodDramaFriendship

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The story follows a young woman's transformation into a North Drifter. Chen Ke relocates from Sichuan to Beijing in pursuit of a new beginning, but her relationship with her high school sweetheart ends abruptly. She soon realizes that achieving success in her professional and personal life necessitates both hard work and strategic networking with affluent men, whom she will eventually move on from. Inspired by the short story "Tokyo Women's Guidebook".

Recommendation: Sunny Beauties similar to Bound at First Sight
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Sunny Beauties(阳光丽人)

2004China
City SettingLifeWorkplace SettingYouthFashion IndustryFemale Centered PlotOffice SettingOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, Workplace Setting, and Youth themes with a 22% similarity match.

Recommendation: Le Coup de Foudre similar to Bound at First Sight
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Le Coup de Foudre(我只喜欢你)

2019China
High School To Working LifeLifeLovers SeparatedRomanceYouthNovel AdaptationDramaFirst LoveFriends To LoversHigh SchoolMeet AgainMultiple CouplesSismanceSmart Male Lead

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features High School To Working Life, Life, Lovers Separated, Romance, and Youth themes with a 22% similarity match.

In high school, Zhao Qiao Yi and Yan Mo were complete opposites - one excelled academically while the other struggled. Despite this, they developed an unexpected connection. Their plans to study abroad together were disrupted when Qiao Yi faced a family emergency, leading to their separation. Four years later, they reunite, and Qiao Yi finds herself still having feelings for Yan Mo, who is now in a relationship. Little does she know, Yan Mo also has lingering feelings for her and quietly supports her from afar. Will Qiao Yi uncover the truth before it's too late?

Recommendation: Twenty Your Life On similar to Bound at First Sight
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Twenty Your Life On(二十不惑)

2020China
City SettingCollege To Working LifeLifeRomanceWorkplace SettingBusinessComedyComing Of AgeFemale Centered PlotFirst LoveMother-Daughter RelationshipOffice SettingRoommates' RelationshipSismance

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, College To Working Life, Life, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 22% similarity match.

A tale about the anxieties of young adulthood is narrated through the experiences of four college girls on the brink of graduation. Jiang Xiao Guo, lacking in power, beauty, and wealth, has always felt envious of her three roommates. Duan Jia Bao, hailing from a wealthy background, leads a carefree life focused on chasing celebrities and savoring good food. Luo Yanmay struggles with her mother's controlling nature, but takes comfort in knowing her future is secure. Liang Shuang, a driven and attractive senior, demonstrates her adaptability to society. Yet, she soon realizes that everyone faces their own challenges. Duan Jia Bao encounters first love complications when she discovers she and her friend are vying for the same man. Luo Yan uncovers a long-hidden secret about her mother while trying to empathize with her. Meanwhile, Liang Shuang must learn to be mindful of not hurting those who care for her. Over the course of a year, the bond between the four young women strengthens.

Recommendation: Unrequited Love similar to Bound at First Sight
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Unrequited Love(暗恋橘生淮南)

2021China
High School To Working LifeLifeRomanceTime SkipYouthDramaFirst LoveHigh SchoolLove TriangleMisunderstandingMultiple CouplesUniversityUnrequited LoveWeb Series

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features High School To Working Life, Life, Romance, Time Skip, and Youth themes with a 22% similarity match.

Childhood companions Luo Zhi and Sheng Huai Nan were once inseparable, but as they aged, their connection waned

Recommendation: I Love You (2021) similar to Bound at First Sight
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I Love You (2021)(我爱你)

2021China
College To Working LifeLifeRomanceTime SkipYouthDramaSchool SettingSecond Chance RomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features College To Working Life, Life, Romance, Time Skip, and Youth themes with a 22% similarity match.

Over a decade, the lives of three couples are depicted as they navigate the challenges of love from their college years into adulthood. Wang Yi and Du Xiao Ju, Peng Feng and Lang Ting, Liang An Qing, and Zhang Chun Lan first crossed paths while studying at university. As time passed after graduation, their relationships evolved in various ways. When these three pairs reunite, the question arises - can the love that lingers endure? Can someone who no longer feels anything find the courage to break free? Is there a possibility for a reunion for the one who walked away? This story delves into the complexities of unrequited love, resentment, affection, separation, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Life: Senjou no Bokura similar to Bound at First Sight
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Life: Senjou no Bokura(Life 線上の僕ら)

2020Japan
High School To Working LifeLifeRomanceTime SkipYouthAdapted From A MangaCharacter DevelopmentCheerful Male LeadChildish Male LeadDramaFirst LoveGay RomanceLGBTQ+Miniseries

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features High School To Working Life, Life, Romance, Time Skip, and Youth themes with a 22% similarity match.

Ito, a studious individual, crosses paths with Nishi, a carefree soul, as they both attempt to walk along the white line of the sidewalk. As time passes, Ito comes to realize his affection for Nishi, and after a shared kiss, they agree to journey together side by side. Their bond strengthens throughout high school, withstands the challenges of college, and evolves into adulthood, illustrating the resilience of love amidst life's inevitable transformations.

Recommendation: The Memory about You similar to Bound at First Sight
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The Memory about You(半暖时光)

2021China
City SettingCollege To Working LifeLifeMelodramaRomanceDeath Of A FatherDisapproving ParentDramaFamily RelationshipFlashback To PastHatredLove TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanSecret

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, College To Working Life, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Yan Xiao Chen grew up in a happy family but faced a major change in her final year of high school. To cover her school fees, she takes on a part-time job at a bar where she meets Cheng Jin Yuan, a wealthy man. This makes her boyfriend, Shen Hou, feel jealous. After graduating from university, Xiao Chen and Shen Hou face challenges in their careers but eventually find success and decide to marry. However, Xiao Chen discovers that Shen Hou's mother was responsible for her father's death. She calls off the wedding and escapes to America, where she encounters difficulties and turns to Cheng Jin Yuan for help. During her struggles, Jin Yuan supports her, and she begins to rely on him. Shen Hou reappears in Xiao Chen's life, bringing Jin Yuan's hidden secrets to light. Through these events, Xiao Chen learns what truly matters to her and decides to forgive instead of holding onto hatred. She follows her heart and makes a final choice in her relationships.

Recommendation: Diary of a Flight Attendant similar to Bound at First Sight
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Diary of a Flight Attendant(空姐日记)

2011China
LifeRomanceYouth

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: See Me in Your Eyes similar to Bound at First Sight
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See Me in Your Eyes(站在你的角度看我)

2019China
City SettingRomanceYouth

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recently graduated En Ke has been struggling in the job market and turned to network anchor Candy for advice. Despite her lack of experience in live broadcasting, En Ke entered the industry at Candy's suggestion but faced challenges due to her unfamiliarity with the field. On the other hand, second-generation Jin Peng returned to China from his extravagant "study abroad" lifestyle after failing to meet his father's expectations. Feeling aimless, Jin Peng stumbled upon En Ke's live broadcast and became intrigued by her story. As Jin Peng tried to connect with En Ke, a tale of love, betrayal, and mystery began to unfold. In an effort to uncover the truth, Qi Qi embarked on a journey that would reveal hidden secrets...

Recommendation: Margaret and David - Ex similar to Bound at First Sight
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Margaret and David - Ex(瑪嘉烈與大衛系列 - 前度)

2017Hong Kong
City SettingLifeRomance

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Prior to their encounter, Margaret and David both had previous relationships. Margaret runs into her former boyfriend on a rainy day while waiting for a bus, while David comes across his ex-girlfriend on his first day at a new job.

Recommendation: Get Out of Your Love similar to Bound at First Sight
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Get Out of Your Love(走出你的爱)

2007China
City SettingLifeRomance

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Really Meet Love That Day similar to Bound at First Sight
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Really Meet Love That Day(当天真遇见爱情)

2021China
City SettingLifeRomanceWorkplace SettingArchitect Female LeadArchitecture IndustryDramaFirst LoveWorkplace Romance

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 21% similarity match.

Li Tian Zhen, a fresh face in the professional world aspiring to become an architect, teams up with the skilled designer Meng Yan to achieve their career and life goals together.

Recommendation: Dropping by Cloud Nine similar to Bound at First Sight
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Dropping by Cloud Nine(你們我們他們)

2011Hong Kong
City SettingLifeMelodramaRomanceManhua AdaptationAnthologyFriendshipMiniseriesUnrequited Love

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Love can be both delightful and painful. These urban love stories are thought-provoking and clever, challenging our perception of relationships by exploring themes of faithfulness and betrayal, purity and darkness, closeness and isolation in the modern world. Episode 1: Letting Go Episode 2: A Joyful Single Christmas Episode 3: Two Hearts That Never Change Episode 4: Love on a Rollercoaster Episode 5: The Hidden Language of Marriage Episode 6: Our Love Story Episode 7: The Evolution of Love Episode 8: A Beautiful Daydream Episode 9: Saying "I Do" Episode 10: When a Favorite Sweater Meets an Old Scarf

Recommendation: Shining Days (2013) similar to Bound at First Sight
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Shining Days (2013)(璀璨人生)

2013China
LifeMelodramaRomanceDrama

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Precious Youth similar to Bound at First Sight
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Precious Youth(那年青春我们正好)

2016China
MelodramaRomanceYouthDrama

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 20% similarity match.

Precious Youth narrates the story of Liu Ting, a diligent student, and Xiao Xiaojun, a passionate but troubled individual, and their bond of love and friendship from their university years in 1997 to the present day.

Recommendation: The Chinese Dream similar to Bound at First Sight
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The Chinese Dream(梦在海这边)

2019China
LifeRomanceYouthBusiness

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 20% similarity match.

During the mid-to-late 1980s, Xiao Zhan, Cong Xiao Qing, and several other talented college students with diverse backgrounds and personalities set out to chase the American dream. Initially regarded as stars in China, they faced numerous challenges upon their arrival in the United States. Despite obstacles such as academic struggles, emotional setbacks, financial difficulties, and interpersonal conflicts, they persevered through hardships and eventually achieved success in their respective careers. Eventually, they made the bold decision to return to China and collaborate on a business venture, marking a new chapter in their journey. Over the course of more than three decades, their group transitioned from China to the United States and back again, demonstrating remarkable achievements in fields such as scientific research and finance on a global scale.

Recommendation: Lush Mountains similar to Bound at First Sight
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Lush Mountains(青山遮不住)

2021China
LifeRomanceWorkplace SettingYouth1970sNovel AdaptationChasing A DreamDramaFriendshipTeamwork

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, Workplace Setting, and Youth themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dream City similar to Bound at First Sight
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Dream City(梦想城)

2024China
City SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingBusiness

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

In Jiangnan City, Luo Cheng Yu's ambition to excel in the tech industry is thwarted by a data company backed by foreign investors that dominates the market. Despite Jiang Yi Fei, his girlfriend's disapproval, Luo leaves his job and teams up with his colleagues to launch their own business. As they encounter challenges from competitors, betrayals, and personal setbacks, Luo unexpectedly develops feelings for Chu An Ge. With the backing of local officials and patriotic e-commerce giants in Jiangnan City, they band together to challenge the tech monopoly and navigate through the competitive business landscape.

Recommendation: Four and a Half Weeks Before the Wedding similar to Bound at First Sight
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Four and a Half Weeks Before the Wedding(婚前四周半)

2004China
City SettingRomanceYouthDrama

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Romance, and Youth themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Romance in the Alley similar to Bound at First Sight
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Romance in the Alley(小巷人家)

2024China
LifeMelodramaRomanceYouth1970sComing Of AgeFamilyFamily RelationshipFriendshipMultiple MainsNeighbors' Relationship

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 19% similarity match.

During the late 1970s, the Zhuang and Lin families resided in a small alley within the residential area of a cotton spinning factory in Suzhou. Zhuang Chao Ying, a teacher, and his wife, Huang Ling, made their children's exams a top priority as the college entrance examination resumed. Their neighbors, Lin Wu Feng and Song Ying, also began focusing on their son's studies under their influence. The Zhuang family appeared harmonious and respectable, with their son Zhuang Tu Nan being diligent and studious, and their daughter Zhuang Xiao Ting being well-behaved and sensible. However, Zhuang Chao Ying's cowardice and excessive filial piety led to problems within the family. On the other hand, the Lin family lived by their own rules, with their mischievous son, Lin Dong Zhe. Despite this, the couple supported each other, fostering mutual respect between parents and children, creating a lively and fulfilling family dynamic. Adapting to changing times, Lin Wu Feng and Song Ying relocated their family to Guangzhou in search of new opportunities. Separated from childhood friends Zhuang Xiao Ting and Lin Dong Zhe, they eventually realized their feelings for each other and decided to attend the same university. Despite facing obstacles from family and reality after graduation, they remained committed to each other. After overcoming various challenges, Zhuang Tu Nan and Li Jia also became a couple.

Recommendation: Love Actually similar to Bound at First Sight
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Love Actually(人间至味是清欢)

2017China
LifeRomanceTime SkipWorkplace SettingBoss-Employee RelationshipBusinessDramaFamily RelationshipGenius Male LeadLove TriangleWorkplace Romance

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, Time Skip, and Workplace Setting themes with a 19% similarity match.

Ding Ren Jian, a man who is married and has a child, experiences a sudden job loss. He then begins working for Zhai Zhi Wei, a young IT prodigy. Zhai Zhi Wei becomes interested in An Qing Huan, an older woman employed at his father's restaurant chain. Initially meeting with conflict, Ding Ren Jian and An Qing Huan quickly form a close friendship. As Ding Ren Jian faces the loss of his wife and his life falls apart, An Qing Huan offers support, strengthening their bond.

Recommendation: Tokyo Coin Laundry similar to Bound at First Sight
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Tokyo Coin Laundry

2019Japan
City SettingLifeRomanceYouthComedyDramaLaundromat SettingMiniseriesPhotographer Female LeadPhotographyWriter Male Lead

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 19% similarity match.

This is a romantic comedy about Yuto Kurashima's journey of self-discovery through encounters with different individuals. Kurashima, a struggling magazine writer, visits a coin laundry in Tokyo on a daily basis. One day, he crosses paths with Kotone Terazaka, a novice photographer who has recently arrived in the city. Terazaka quickly becomes overly friendly with Kurashima, leading to an unexpected encounter with a mysterious "laundry fairy."

Recommendation: I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon similar to Bound at First Sight
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I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon(我要變成硬柿子)

2007Taiwan
LifeMelodramaRomanceYouthDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolLove TriangleSchool BullyingSchool SettingSecond Chance Romance

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 19% similarity match.

From a young age, Ruan Shi Zhi has always been a target for bullies. Now, at 18, he is determined to leave his troubled past behind and start fresh. However, as soon as he enters his summer class, he is faced with a group of classmates he usually tries to avoid. Just as he considers leaving, a girl who seems to radiate kindness enters the room. He is instantly smitten with her and decides to toughen up in order to win her heart. To survive in this challenging environment, he knows he must change himself and overcome any obstacles in his way.

Recommendation: Love in the Forlorn City similar to Bound at First Sight
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Love in the Forlorn City(伤城之恋)

2008China
Lovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceDramaStar Crossed Lovers

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Lovers Separated, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

An impoverished, attractive, and determined young woman and the carefree son of a wealthy household develop feelings for each other. Will their genuine love be able to withstand the challenges of destiny, financial struggles, illness, loss, and deceit?

Recommendation: Muggle vs Genius similar to Bound at First Sight
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Muggle vs Genius(天才碰麻瓜)

2013China
LifeRomanceYouthFriendshipMedical

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 19% similarity match.

The medical school idol drama stars a cast comprised mainly of graduates from the Shanghai Drama Academy Class of 2013 who were born after the 1990s.

Recommendation: Junior Parents similar to Bound at First Sight
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Junior Parents(小爸妈)

2015China
City SettingLifeRomanceDramaFamily

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Life, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Mo Fan and Jian Dan, a married couple, are living a comfortable city life thanks to the support of their parents. However, their world is suddenly shaken when they learn that Jian Dan's mother has been diagnosed with cancer. How will they navigate this new challenge in their lives? (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: The Best of Times (2020) similar to Bound at First Sight
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The Best of Times (2020)(最好的时代)

2020China
LifeRomanceWorkplace SettingBusinessLove Triangle

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 19% similarity match.

An unsuccessful bid for a project causes locomotive designer Lin Zhen Yi to feel defeated. She loses her role as project leader to a highly skilled professional who has returned from overseas, Tan Qing Chuan. While collaborating with Tan Qing Chuan, Lin Zhen Yi carefully observes his work approach along with his assistant Jian Ai Xing, allowing her to understand her previous shortcomings. With this newfound knowledge, she achieves success in her subsequent project. Additionally, Lin Zhen Yi finds herself being pursued by both Tan Qing Chuan and her new neighbor Li Yan Feng, a research test pilot.

Recommendation: Tentai Kansoku similar to Bound at First Sight
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Tentai Kansoku(天体観測)

2002Japan
LifeRomanceYouthDramaFriendship

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 19% similarity match.

The primary characters in "Searchin' for My Polestar" are a group of 7 friends who first met in college as members of the "Sagittarius" astronomical observation club. While they joined the club as an excuse to spend time at the beach in summer and go skiing in winter, their only real stargazing experience occurred at a summer camp during their senior year. Despite exchanging vows of eternal friendship, their busy schedules over the years have caused them to drift apart. It has now been 3 years since that memorable summer under the stars. Will their friendship continue to weaken, or will they find a way to strengthen their bond once again? (Fuji TV)

Recommendation: Manatsu no Cinderella similar to Bound at First Sight
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Manatsu no Cinderella(真夏のシンデレラ)

2023Japan
LifeRomanceYouthSeaside SettingSummer Setting

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 19% similarity match.

A tale of a diverse group of young individuals with different educational backgrounds and upbringings, who serendipitously come together by the ocean during the summer season, and mature collectively while grappling with their intricate emotions and suppressed feelings. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Love in Memory (2013) similar to Bound at First Sight
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Love in Memory (2013)(러브 인 메모리)

2013South Korea
LifeMelodramaRomanceMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Is it possible to forget your first love? In this romantic drama, a woman who is set to marry unexpectedly encounters her former partner, prompting her to question whether her fiancé is genuinely the right choice for her or if the man she left behind long ago still occupies a special place in her heart. (AsianCrush)

Recommendation: Someday (2013) similar to Bound at First Sight
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Someday (2013)(낯선하루)

2013South Korea
LifeRomanceYouthMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 19% similarity match.

In a peculiar location, a man and a woman, vastly different from one another in both time and space, encounter each other. Their destinies are altered. - NAVER

Recommendation: Love Again (2012) similar to Bound at First Sight
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Love Again (2012)(러브 어게인)

2012South Korea
LifeMelodramaRomanceDramaFamily

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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.

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White Lies (2012)( 真爱谎言)

2012China
City SettingMelodramaRomanceDramaFamily

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features City Setting, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

The setting of the story is a bustling city in China, where a wealthy family and a less fortunate family are the main focus. The narrative kicks off with a mother who devotes herself to caring for her autistic son. Despite being the head of a prominent department store and having immense wealth and influence, she harbors deep-seated sorrows and anguish that she keeps hidden. Her husband is unfaithful, her son is autistic, and her daughter is rebellious. When her son falls in love with a nurse nursing a broken heart from a past relationship, the mother goes to great lengths to bring them together. This decision leads to a merging of the affluent and humble families, setting the stage for a web of intricate relationships to unfold.

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Be With You (2017)(不得不爱)

2017China
Lovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceNovel AdaptationDrama

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This story delves into the appreciation and animosity within the wealthy and influential, exploring their complex relationship. It revolves around a love affair tainted by desire and pain. Their initial meeting occurred in their youth, marked by hidden emotions. Upon reuniting, their connection loses its purity. As a seasoned businessman, he relies on tactics to achieve his goals. Confronted by her return filled with resentment, will their fates be reversed for a fresh start? One misstep leads to more, revealing a mix of love and hate, as well as self-interest in their affair. They themselves struggle to discern the authenticity of their feelings. Who will have the courage to acknowledge that happiness may be within reach for them?

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Taste of the Sun(阳光的味道)

2017China
College To Working LifeLifeRomanceYouth1990sCampus SettingFriendshipSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSummer SettingUniversity

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features College To Working Life, Life, Romance, and Youth themes with a 18% similarity match.

The drama depicts the campus life of college students born after 1990 in a heartwarming manner. At the South China Academy of Performing Arts, a new school day began on a scorching summer day. In Bihu Pavilion, Room 509 was home to friends like Liu Yang and Mai Lili, while Room 210 in Yuhu Pavilion was where Song Zihao and Xia Fan resided. The lively but not widely recognized group of young men and women embarked on a new chapter in their lives: Song Zihao, the wealthy student, stood out with his confidence and carefree attitude, despite facing various setbacks. Zihao had a talent for singing but faced false accusations; Xin Meiting was reprimanded for breaking school rules with a sugar daddy; Mai Lili, a wealthy girl, got into a misunderstanding and argument with school security guard He Jun, leading to a touching love story where Mai Lili later discovered He Jun's true identity as a general's son. During their graduation performance, their parents were moved to tears. Xia Fan chose to support education in rural areas, Ma Zhuzi enlisted in the army, and Liu Yang and Song Zihao set off on a journey to the north to start anew.

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Hotel Trainees(酒店实习生)

2020China
LifeRomanceWorkplace SettingYouthWeb Novel AdaptationBoss-Employee RelationshipComedyDramaHotel ManagementHotel SettingLove TriangleLove Hate Relationship

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Romance, Workplace Setting, and Youth themes with a 18% similarity match.

A group of young individuals embark on internships at the prestigious hotel chain BYT, where they gain valuable life skills. Yue Ran, Ning Jiajia, Su Shan, and Luo Fei are recent graduates of a hotel management program who undergo rigorous selection processes to join BYT as interns. Despite lacking initial motivation, each intern has personal reasons for pursuing this opportunity. The interns are surprised by the announcement of a three-month "elimination" period, during which they must meet specific criteria to remain employed at ZAD. As they face challenges from colleagues, superiors, and customers, the interns strive to prove their worth and avoid elimination. Over time, they discover fulfillment and purpose in their work. Meanwhile, the CEO of BYT is concealing the fact that the hotel chain is on the brink of collapse. He hopes his son, Xie Fanyu, will return from abroad to help save the company, unaware that Xie Fanyu plans to sell the chain instead. The interns find themselves caught in the battle to preserve the hotel chain against all odds.

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The Midnight Romance in Hagwon(졸업)

2024South Korea
LifeMelodramaRomanceWorkplace SettingAge GapAge GapCo-workers' RelationshipEducation IndustryEmotionally Strong Female LeadMature Female LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 18% similarity match.

After leaving a large corporation, Lee Joon Ho decides to return to the school where he once studied, but this time as a teacher. His main motivation is his enduring feelings for his former teacher, Seo Hye Jin. Seo Hye Jin has been teaching Korean language for over a decade and gained fame for an event known as the Miracle of Daechi. Just as she begins to settle into her routine, her former student and troublemaker, Lee Joon Ho, reappears after she helped him get into a prestigious university ten years ago, causing upheaval.

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Remembering Lichuan(遇见王沥川)

2016China
Lovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationArchitecture IndustryDramaHeight DifferenceIllnessRich Man-Poor WomanSlight ComedyWorkplace Romance

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the past, Xiao Qiu was left heartbroken when her boyfriend Li Chuan suddenly disappeared without a word. Despite their deep love, she was devastated by his abrupt departure. Years later, Xiao Qiu unexpectedly encounters Li Chuan again, but now she is unsure if she can muster the courage to confront him. Taken from a book by Shi Ding Rou.

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Be Passionately in Love(陷入我们的热恋)

2025China
High School To CollegeLovers SeparatedRomanceYouthWeb Novel AdaptationBickering Mains' RelationshipLovers ReunitedOpposites AttractReturn From AbroadStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadWeb Series

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features High School To College, Lovers Separated, Romance, and Youth themes with a 18% similarity match.

The tale commences in the rainy southern city of Qingyi, where Xu Zhi, known as the unexpected standout of Ruijun, encounters Chen Lu Zhou, hailed as the top achiever with a flawless record. A misinterpretation sets the stage for the relationship between the stoic "President Zhi" and the poetic "Chen" to unfold. Through banter and quarrels, the tension between them grows, leading to an intense back-and-forth dynamic. Their bond is put on hold by reality: Chen Lu Zhou is sent overseas by his family for further studies, while Xu Zhi heads to Beijing to pursue architecture, causing them to be separated. However, a turn of events alters their course when Chen Lu Zhou decides to abandon his studies abroad and return to China, enrolling in the same university as Xu Zhi. After a lengthy separation, Chen Lu Zhou comes to terms with his feelings and boldly pursues his "former girlfriend" Xu Zhi with passion. Their reunion marks the beginning of a profound and fervent love story, where they support and heal each other, falling deeply into an enduring romance.

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Lotus Rain(蓮花雨)

2009China
MelodramaRomanceTime SkipBusinessDramaFriendship

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Melodrama, Romance, and Time Skip themes with a 18% similarity match.

On December 20, 1999, China regained control of Macau. The members of the music group Lotus Rain - Qiao Zi Liang, Tong Jie, and Lan Yong Ren - all graduated from high school that same year. Tong Jie went to England for further studies, Qiao Zi Liang attended university in Guangzhou, and Yong Ren enrolled in a police academy in Macau. When Tong Jie returned to Macau four years later, he was surprised to learn that Yong Ren had switched careers from a police officer to a bartender. Zi Liang reconnected with classmates from Macau and Guangzhou, including Tong Zhen and Xiao Yao. Tong Jie's twin sister, Tong Zhen, and Xiao Yao both developed feelings for Zi Liang without realizing they were both interested in the same person. Yan Ming Ming, the daughter of Hong Kong's Yan Enterprises, visited Macau and purchased a significant amount of property owned by Tong Shan He. Tong Shan He arranged for his son, Tong Jie, to interact with the Yan family, only to discover that Yan Tian, the head of Yan Enterprises, had a longstanding feud with him from 20 years ago. Tong Shan He realized that Yan Tian's real motive for buying property in Macau was to seek revenge against him.

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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
LifeMelodramaRomanceDramaFamily RelationshipLove Triangle

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

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.

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The Love of Happiness(因为爱情有幸福)

2016China
LifeMelodramaRomanceDramaFamilyFriendship

Like Bound at First Sight, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Lu Xiao Nan (played by Tina Tang), an independent woman who harbors a fear of marriage due to the complexities involved in merging two lives and families. However, she meets Kevin (portrayed by William Chan), a university professor who is unfettered by familial ties and possesses a warm and adaptable nature. Despite her initial reservations, Xiao Nan marries Kevin and supports him in his quest to reconnect with his estranged family. As they navigate the challenges of blending into his family, Xiao Nan finds solace and purpose with the help of her supportive husband. Meanwhile, Kevin unravels the mysteries surrounding his childhood amnesia. The series is available in two versions: 66 episodes lasting 35-55 minutes each for TV viewing, or 70 episodes of 45 minutes each for DVD watching.