Can’t Live without You - Asian drama recommendation
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Can’t Live without You(그대없인 못살아)

2012South Korea
Alzheimer's DiseaseFamily RelationshipIllnessMelodramaNeurological Disorder

The narrative revolves around a woman’s offspring who are unable to care for their mother suffering from Alzheimer’s due to certain circumstances.

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Recommendation: A Thousand Days' Promise similar to Can’t Live without You
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A Thousand Days' Promise(천일의 약속)

2011South Korea
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessMelodramaNeurological DisorderForbidden LoveRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, Melodrama, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 57% similarity match.

This tale revolves around Seo Yeon, a woman who is gradually forgetting her memories, and Ji Hyung, a man who commits himself to loving her.

Recommendation: The Invisible Man (2006) similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Invisible Man (2006)(투명인간 최장수 )

2006South Korea
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessNeurological DisorderDramaTearjerker

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 43% similarity match.

Detective Choi Jang Soo, who is battling Alzheimer’s disease, resolves to focus on bringing happiness to his family upon realizing his time is limited. The narrative of Choi Jang Soo and Oh So Young presents a relatable portrayal of a married couple. Their relationship faces difficulties when Huh Jun Ho, a fund manager who has been in love with So Young for years, and former criminal Jo Hyun Soo, who has feelings for Jang Soo, enter their lives. The drama highlights the everyday struggles of fathers who must often prioritize work over family and mothers who transform into determined "warriors," willing to do whatever it takes for their loved ones. (KBS Global Marketing)

Recommendation: The Most Beautiful Goodbye similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Most Beautiful Goodbye(세상에서 가장 아름다운 이별)

2017South Korea
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessMelodramaNeurological DisorderFamilyLifeMiniseriesTearjerkerTerminal Illness

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, Melodrama, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 40% similarity match.

A typical middle-aged woman has dedicated her life to her loved ones. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, she faces the difficult task of saying farewell to her family.

Recommendation: Pure Soul similar to Can’t Live without You
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Pure Soul(Pure Soul〜君が僕を忘れても〜)

2001Japan
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessNeurological DisorderDramaLifeRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 38% similarity match.

Married to Koichi and facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, 30-year-old Kaoru's life takes an unexpected turn. Despite her condition worsening, they decide to keep the baby and name her Himawari. As Kaoru grapples with her limitations, she starts writing a heartfelt letter to her daughter, which serves as the central theme of this emotional drama series.

Recommendation: Wonderful Mama similar to Can’t Live without You
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Wonderful Mama(원더풀 마마)

2013South Korea
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessMelodramaNeurological DisorderCharacter DevelopmentDramaFamilyFamily SecretRiches To RagsRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, Melodrama, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 36% similarity match.

Wealthy private lender Yoon Bok Hee has three children. After she develops Alzheimer's, her children face various challenges as they transition into adulthood. On the other hand, Jang Hoon Nam, who lost his parents in his childhood, cares for his older brother who is deaf. He possesses a deep sense of duty. Jang Hoon Nam encounters Go Young Chae, the eldest daughter of Yoon Bok Hee, at their workplace. Go Young Chae is characterized by her arrogance and vanity. Initially, they often clash, but over time, their relationship evolves into love.

Recommendation: Love Twist similar to Can’t Live without You
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Love Twist(사랑의 꽈배기)

2021South Korea
Family RelationshipMelodramaFamilyLove Triangle

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 29% similarity match.

Experience the heartwarming transformations of three families spanning different generations as they navigate the love story of a unique couple

Recommendation: Kioku (2018) similar to Can’t Live without You
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Kioku (2018)(記憶)

2018Japan
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessNeurological DisorderDramaFamilyInvestigationLawLawyer Male LeadMystery

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 27% similarity match.

In his fifties, Honjo Hidehisa, a thriving attorney, is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He struggles to retain important memories while constantly recalling painful ones, such as the tragic death of his son in a car accident, for which the responsible party remains unidentified. Honjo has avoided confronting his past, focusing solely on his career and neglecting his current family. However, as his memory deteriorates, he becomes determined to uncover the truth about his past and pursue one last important case.

Recommendation: The Galloping Remaining Year similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Galloping Remaining Year(飞驰余生)

2023China
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessNeurological DisorderWeb Novel AdaptationComedyDramaFriendshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 27% similarity match.

Confronted with his close friend Alzheimer's disease, Zhang Xiao Yao chooses to take action immediately. He embarks on a journey with his friend to fulfill the "bucket list" they created years ago and honor all the promises he had previously postponed.

Recommendation: Stairway to Heaven similar to Can’t Live without You
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Stairway to Heaven(천국의 계단)

2003South Korea
Family RelationshipIllnessMelodramaAmnesiaChildhood Friends RelationshipEvil Step-ParentFateFirst LoveRomanceStar Crossed Lovers

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 25% similarity match.

Childhood sweethearts Cha Song Joo and Hang Jung Suh's relationship becomes complicated when Jung Suh's father remarries, bringing a new stepmother, an introverted stepbrother named Han Tae Hwa, and a scheming stepsister named Han Yuri into their lives. Despite Tae Hwa falling in love with Jung Suh and Yuri pursuing Song Joo, the bond between Jung Suh and Song Joo remains unbreakable, even when Song Joo leaves to study abroad in America. Upon his return, Jung Suh is mysteriously hit by a car and loses her memory, leading Tae Hwa to take her in and give her a new identity. Five years later, on the eve of his engagement to Yuri, Song Joo spots someone who bears a striking resemblance to his lost love, Jung Suh.

Recommendation: Still Me similar to Can’t Live without You
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Still Me(你好,我是誰?)

2022Taiwan
Family RelationshipIllnessNeurological DisorderDementiaDisabilityDoctor Male LeadDoctor Supporting CharacterDramaMedicalTeamwork

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 25% similarity match.

To prevent the disintegration of families affected by dementia, a team led by Cao Wen Long, the head of the neurology department at Dealim Tzu Chi Hospital, established a dementia center with the assistance of clinical psychologist Akita and personal manager Qiu Man. Their objective is to facilitate memory maintenance classes to help patients recover their joy and provide relief for their families. While navigating this initiative, Cao is faced with the loss of his father and his mother's subsequent dementia diagnosis. Simultaneously, personal manager Qiu Man grapples with a family crisis. Can director Cao effectively address his family responsibilities while aiding his team in resolving their personal challenges?

Recommendation: A Happy Woman similar to Can’t Live without You
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A Happy Woman(행복한 여자)

2007South Korea
Family RelationshipMelodramaDramaLove TriangleRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 25% similarity match.

Lee Ji Yeon possesses an inherently positive and cheerful demeanor and works as a jewelry accessory designer. She is wedded to Choi Joon Ho. Meanwhile, Kim Tae Seop, a detective known for his reserved nature, becomes deeply attached to Ji Yeon after falling for her. Ji Yeon finds herself in a dilemma involving two men.

Recommendation: I Want to Love similar to Can’t Live without You
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I Want to Love(사랑하고 싶다)

2006South Korea
Family RelationshipIllnessMelodramaAge GapAge GapDramaIll ChildOlder Woman-Younger ManPoor Male LeadPovertyRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yeo Jin visits Eun Woo, who is dressed in a prison outfit, tears streaming down her face as she confesses her love for him. Ji Heon then assists Yeo Jin in standing up. One year prior, Yeo Jin led a typical life as a devoted wife alongside her husband, Ji Heon, an employee at an orthopedic university hospital, and her boisterous, irritable mother-in-law, Mrs. Shim. Meanwhile, Eun Seo pays a visit to her son, Min Hyung, who is in the hospital, bringing him some encouragement.

Recommendation: I Love You (2020) similar to Can’t Live without You
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I Love You (2020)(我爱你)

2020China
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessNeurological DisorderDifficult AdulthoodDramaFamilyFriendshipHardworking Female LeadHealingRomanceYouth

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story revolves around a group of modern youths facing their own personal challenges. They unite to provide each other with encouragement and support, putting on a heartwarming comedy filled with love. Hong Qingqing navigates a tough life caring for her six-year-old orphan sister, Hongdou, and their Alzheimer's-stricken father, Hongshan. Despite their apparent struggles, this unconventional family dynamic brings Hong Qingqing a sense of belonging. However, long-buried secrets come to light, casting a shadow over her relationship with Meng Le amidst memories of St. Petersburg. (iQIYI)

Recommendation: Shin Botan to Bara similar to Can’t Live without You
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Shin Botan to Bara(新・牡丹と薔薇)

2015Japan
Family RelationshipIllnessMelodramaCheerful Female LeadDramaFemale Centered PlotHalf-sisters' RelationshipMental IllnessSoap OperaStalker Supporting CharacterStalking

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 23% similarity match.

Botan and Miwako share a half-sister relationship. Miwako is pressured by her mother to end her relationship with her boyfriend as she reaches adulthood, leading to him stalking her. The situation escalates, involving both Miwako and Botan, and the dynamics between the two women become tumultuous, showcasing a mix of love and hate.

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
Family RelationshipMelodramaDramaLifeLove TriangleRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 22% 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.

Recommendation: One Fine Day (2006) similar to Can’t Live without You
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One Fine Day (2006)(어느 멋진 날)

2006South Korea
Family RelationshipMelodramaAdapted From A MangaOrphan Female LeadRomanceSeparated Family

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 22% similarity match.

Following the tragic loss of her mother in a fire, Seo Han Eul was subsequently taken in by an affluent family, embarking on a life filled with various challenges. Seo Gun's father had wed an unmarried woman, which legally made Han Eul his sister. After their parents died, Han Eul was adopted by a rich chairman of a major corporation who also had ties to organized crime. As Seo Gun initially exploits Han Eul for financial gain, the two gradually develop feelings for one another.

Recommendation: Still Loving You similar to Can’t Live without You
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Still Loving You(빛나라 은수)

2016South Korea
Family RelationshipMelodramaDramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRich Man-Poor WomanRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 22% similarity match.

The story revolves around Oh Eun Soo and Kim Bit Na, a former teacher and her student, who reunite years later after marrying siblings Yoon Soo Ho and Yoon Soo Hyun. Their families blend even further when their parents remarry, making them stepsisters.

Recommendation: En Qing similar to Can’t Live without You
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En Qing(恩情)

2003China
Melodrama

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Residing at Nan San Tiao similar to Can’t Live without You
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Residing at Nan San Tiao(家在南三条)

2012China
Melodrama

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 20% similarity match.

Derived from Nan San Tiao, a marketplace for small goods, the story begins with the complex emotions between two households in Shijiazhuang and Zhejiang

Recommendation: We Are Together similar to Can’t Live without You
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We Are Together(我们好好在一起)

2022China
Melodrama

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Personal Assistant of Female President similar to Can’t Live without You
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Personal Assistant of Female President(女总裁的贴身高手)

2016China
Alzheimer's DiseaseIllnessNeurological DisorderBodyguard Male LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipCEO Female LeadDeath Of A FatherFantasyHacker Supporting CharacterMarriage Of ConvenienceMysteryRich Female LeadRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Alzheimer's Disease, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 20% similarity match.

Duan Fei, a member of the Special Forces, enters into a marriage with Yun Shi Tong as a strategic move to enhance Shi Tong's safety amidst multiple assassination threats targeted at her.

Recommendation: Hong Kong Love Stories similar to Can’t Live without You
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Hong Kong Love Stories(香港愛情故事)

2020Hong Kong
Family RelationshipIllnessNeurological DisorderDementiaDramaFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipFlashback To PastHealthy Mains’ RelationshipPhotographer Female LeadRomanceStepmother-Stepdaughter RelationshipStudent Female Lead

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 20% similarity match.

Chan Tsz Long, a kind designer, and his optimistic girlfriend, Yau Hoi Kei, are a common couple in Hong Kong facing challenges related to land disputes. Tsz Long's two younger sisters, Chan Tsz Yan and Chan Tsz Ting, have contrasting personalities. Photographer Tsz Yan is captivated by artist Ki Ka Hei's extravagant lifestyle. The series aims to showcase the dynamics of love, conflicts, and connections across different generations. (TVBAnywhere)

Recommendation: Pure Love 2 similar to Can’t Live without You
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Pure Love 2(ピュア・ラブII)

2002Japan
Illness

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ore no Ie no Hanashi similar to Can’t Live without You
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Ore no Ie no Hanashi(俺の家の話)

2021Japan
Family RelationshipIllnessNeurological DisorderComedyDisabilityDramaFamilyFamily ReconstructionFather-Son RelationshipHidden IdentityLifePro WrestlingTribute

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 20% similarity match.

Former professional wrestler Juichi Miyama, now unable to compete due to a combination of injuries and age, was once destined to take over his father Jusaburo's legacy as a renowned Noh actor and Living National Treasure. However, Juichi chose to go against his father's wishes, leaving home and cutting off all contact with his family. Recently, he discovered that his father, who survived a serious illness, plans to marry his young caregiver and leave his fortune to her. Feeling conflicted, Juichi decides to return home to assist with his father's care, leading to a tense confrontation between his family and the mysterious caregiver.

Recommendation: Love on a Rooftop similar to Can’t Live without You
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Love on a Rooftop(오늘부터 사랑해)

2015South Korea
Family RelationshipMelodramaDramaEnemies To LoversFamilyNice Male LeadRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 20% similarity match.

A theatrical piece centered around a woman who, through re-adoption, finally finds her place within a family, alongside a man who opts for love rather than familial ties.

Recommendation: Starlit similar to Can’t Live without You
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Starlit(心星的淚光)

2009Taiwan
IllnessMelodramaDramaMale Chases Female FirstRomanceStar Crossed LoversTerminal Illness

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness and Melodrama with a 20% similarity match.

Cheng Yue and Rui Shan are both talented musicians, with Cheng Yue being a pianist and Rui Shan a cellist. Despite being known as the most prominent couple in the music world, Cheng Yue's life takes a turn when he injures his arm while trying to save a girl named Xiao Lu from a car accident. This incident leaves him unable to play the piano, leading him to give up music and embark on a journey to escape his sorrow. Two years later, Cheng Yue finds himself living in Shanghai where he crosses paths with Xiao Lu, who is now his colleague. Through their work together, they develop a friendship that gradually deepens. Meanwhile, Rui Shan locates Cheng Yue and urges him to return to music, but it is Xiao Lu's encouragement and positivity that ultimately inspire him to rediscover his passion for life. Despite falling in love with Xiao Lu, Cheng Yue faces rejection from her, raising questions about the fate of their love story. Despite the challenges they face and uncertain future, Cheng Yue's love for Xiao Lu remains steadfast.

Recommendation: Two Wives (2009) similar to Can’t Live without You
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Two Wives (2009)(두 아내)

2009South Korea
Family RelationshipMelodramaAmnesiaDramaInfidelityLove TriangleRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 20% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Temptation of Wife similar to Can’t Live without You
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Temptation of Wife(아내의 유혹)

2008South Korea
Family RelationshipIllnessMelodramaDeathDisabilityDramaInfidelityMiscarriageNeurodevelopmental DisorderRomanceSexual ViolenceSoap OperaTerminal Illness

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Dear Mayang Street similar to Can’t Live without You
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Dear Mayang Street(亲爱的麻洋街)

2020China
Family RelationshipIllnessMelodrama1980sFriendshipHigh School To Working LifeLawyer Female LeadLifeLove At First SightNeighbors' RelationshipRomanceSmart Female LeadTime SkipYouth

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 19% 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: Boku no Ita Jikan similar to Can’t Live without You
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Boku no Ita Jikan(僕のいた時間)

2014Japan
IllnessMelodramaNeurological DisorderDisabilityDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipLifeMother-Daughter RelationshipNice Male LeadRomanceSmart Male LeadTearjerkerTerminal Illness

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness, Melodrama, and Neurological Disorder themes with a 19% similarity match.

Sawada Takuto, a typical college student, discovers he has been diagnosed with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's disease) and has limited time left. Rather than succumbing to sadness, Takuto chooses to embrace life to the fullest.

Recommendation: Immortal Classic similar to Can’t Live without You
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Immortal Classic(불후의 명작)

2012South Korea
Family RelationshipIllnessMelodramaBusinessComedyCompetitionCookingDeathFoodMother-Daughter RelationshipRestaurantRomanceSlice Of LifeTraditional Medicine

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 19% similarity match.

A ‘Kimchi’ drama is being produced for the first time in the nation, centering on a rivalry for the title of the top chef and the best cooking assistant (KoreanDramaOrg).

Recommendation: Tokyo Tower 2007 similar to Can’t Live without You
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Tokyo Tower 2007(東京タワー)

2007Japan
Family RelationshipIllnessAdapted From An AutobiographyDramaFriendshipLifeMother-Son RelationshipSlight Romance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Illness with a 18% similarity match.

Inspired by the memoir of Lily Franky, this novel delves into the author's family life and the moments he shared with his mother.

Recommendation: Warm Youth similar to Can’t Live without You
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Warm Youth(温暖青春)

2020China
IllnessMelodramaDifficult ChildhoodDramaFamilyFire AccidentTerminal IllnessTrauma

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness and Melodrama with a 18% similarity match.

In the present day, Fang Lang, a self-sufficient and detached urban professional woman, carries the enduring childhood trauma within her. The unexpected death of her father in a factory fire, and the survival of her stepmother who competed with him for a college spot, still weigh heavily on her mind. Her unrelated younger brother remains a silent burden, like a heavy weight in her heart. She had hoped that buying her own home and finding true love would bring a fresh start, but her stepmother's sudden illness shattered her peace. Encouraged by her younger brother Liu Chen and her boyfriend Zhou Junfeng, she decides to return to her hometown to care for her stepmother, only to uncover hidden truths from the past. As she reconnects with those intertwined in her life, the joys and sorrows of each family member begin to unfold.

Recommendation: Sui Yuet But Mong Ching similar to Can’t Live without You
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Sui Yuet But Mong Ching(歲月不忘情)

2019Hong Kong
IllnessNeurological DisorderDementiaDisabilityDramaElderly CareLifeMiniseries

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness and Neurological Disorder with a 18% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tenshi ga Kieta Machi similar to Can’t Live without You
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Tenshi ga Kieta Machi(天使が消えた街)

2000Japan
Family RelationshipMelodramaAutistic Male LeadBrothers' RelationshipChild AbandonmentDramaFamilyFriendship

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 18% similarity match.

Takano Tatsurou is known for his carefree attitude and lack of seriousness. He is involved with the local yakuza and earns money by getting into fights on the streets. His life takes a turn when he discovers he has an older half brother named Teru, who is autistic and homeless after losing his job at a factory. As they face challenges together with their friends, Tatsurou's perspective on life begins to shift.

Recommendation: Shall We That’s similar to Can’t Live without You
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Shall We That’s(쉘위댓츠)

2020South Korea
IllnessMelodramaDramaLifeMental IllnessMiniseriesShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness and Melodrama with a 18% similarity match.

The anguished existence of young individuals who desire to end their lives, yet also yearn to continue living.

Recommendation: TV Novel: You are a Star similar to Can’t Live without You
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TV Novel: You are a Star(TV소설 그대는 별)

2004South Korea
Family RelationshipMelodramaComing Of AgeDramaFirst LoveRomanceSchool SettingYoung Adult Female Lead

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Melodrama with a 18% similarity match.

This drama presents a poignant yet beautiful tale of first love. Fate grants the characters a love that is as elusive and distant as a star—so far away that it's almost unimaginable to grasp it. All they can do is admire it from afar. However, love possesses the ability to inspire hope and a will to live, much like a star that continues to glow in the darkness. The story begins by exploring the characters' school days, illustrating the pure love experienced by these young adults as they encounter it for the first time. Viewers are given a unique chance to relive the faint scent and dreams of their initial love, which until now have only lingered in their memories. (KBS Global)

Recommendation: Angelo similar to Can’t Live without You
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Angelo(天使的幸福)

2017China
IllnessMelodramaComedyDramaFamilyMedicalRomanceSingle Mother

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness and Melodrama with a 18% similarity match.

This tale follows a mother, Li Xiao Han, and her daughter who has contracted HIV. Their lives are changed when Dr. An Jie Luo enters the picture. An accomplished doctor who lost his girlfriend to a terminal illness, he seeks out the mother and daughter to fulfill his late girlfriend's final request.

Recommendation: The Fortune of a Beauty similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Fortune of a Beauty(红颜的岁月)

2008China
MelodramaDrama

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

Recommendation: Story of My Mother's Family similar to Can’t Live without You
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Story of My Mother's Family(娘家的故事)

2009China
MelodramaFamily

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

The story explores the attitudes and daily lives of two families connected through marriage, showcasing how seemingly insignificant details reveal the dynamics of their relationships within the family and marriage

Recommendation: The Wedding (2009) similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Wedding (2009)(嫁衣)

2009China
MelodramaRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

The drama depicts the heartfelt tale of a woman left by her husband due to their child's severe illness, alongside the romantic journey involving four men.

Recommendation: The North Wind Blows similar to Can’t Live without You
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The North Wind Blows(北风那个吹)

2009China
MelodramaDrama

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

Rewritten text: Captain Niu Hua Hua, known for his honesty and simplicity, formed a close sibling-like bond with the charming Shuai Shi Fei over the course of 20 years

Recommendation: An Ancient Village and the Women similar to Can’t Live without You
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An Ancient Village and the Women(古村女人)

2011China
MelodramaFamily

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

Describes the narrative of Liang Hong Ying, a rural woman who has dedicated her life to caring for three elderly individuals and her four children while also mediating conflicts between two families

Recommendation: Third Kind of Happiness similar to Can’t Live without You
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Third Kind of Happiness(第三种幸福)

2013China
MelodramaDrama

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Liang Ting, a woman facing challenges with her mother-in-law and stepson during a midlife crisis

Recommendation: Child's Slave similar to Can’t Live without You
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Child's Slave(孩奴)

2013China
MelodramaFamily

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

The drama tackles various real-life issues like urban families and strained marital relationships due to children, portraying the struggles of four different mothers. It narrates the hardships, frustrations, and sorrows of parents who sacrifice everything for their children's prospects in a fast-paced society.

Recommendation: Family of the Educated Youth similar to Can’t Live without You
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Family of the Educated Youth(知青家庭)

2015China
MelodramaDrama

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of Song Da Jiang and Chen Yue Qing, two educated young individuals who decided to raise an abandoned baby named Qiao Sheng after they started a relationship. However, Qiao Sheng displayed mischievous behavior from a young age. To help Qiao Sheng develop into a responsible adult, Song Da Jiang devised a strategy involving a simulated bankruptcy.

Recommendation: The Temptation of Lies similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Temptation of Lies(谎言的诱惑)

2015China
MelodramaRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

The narrative of the anguish caused by deceit and disloyalty experienced by city-dwelling individuals in romantic relationships and marriages.

Recommendation: If I Can Love You So similar to Can’t Live without You
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If I Can Love You So(如果可以这样爱)

2019China
IllnessMelodramaNovel AdaptationDeathDramaForbidden LoveRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSuicide

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Illness and Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

After being let down by their previous relationships, renowned pianist Geng Mo Chi and popular radio host Bai Kao Er cross paths at a tragic event - the funerals of their late spouses. Despite their shared heartache, they find solace in each other's presence. As they follow their hearts down unexpected paths, they discover that healing is attainable even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. However, the same fate that brought them together also threatens to tear them apart. Surrounded by a world of heartbreak, forbidden love, and tragic destinies, Geng Mo Chi and Bai Kao Er must confront the decision of whether their newfound love is worth fighting for.

Recommendation: Ai, Zai Li Bie Shi similar to Can’t Live without You
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Ai, Zai Li Bie Shi(爱,在离别时)

2006China
MelodramaRomance

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Melodrama with a 17% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Last Goodbye to Mama similar to Can’t Live without You
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The Last Goodbye to Mama(您好!母亲大人)

2021China
Family RelationshipIllnessCancerDramaLifeMother-Son RelationshipSchool SettingTerminal IllnessUniversity

Like Can’t Live without You, this drama also features Family Relationship and Illness with a 17% similarity match.

A tale of optimism and disappointment unfolds in the lives of a mother and her son in a small town in Subei. Ding Xiao Jun, an 18-year-old who resides with his mother Ding Bi Yun, secures a spot at a university in Beijing. Despite facing mockery from his peers upon starting university, Ding Xiao Jun rebels until receiving a warning about his graduation prospects. Fortunately, his mother intervenes just in time for him to turn things around and successfully graduate. After entering society with enthusiasm and hope, Ding Xiao Jun falls victim to a scam in Japan, leading him to wander as a vagrant for months. Realizing the sacrifices his mother made for him, he reaches out to her and decides to return home. By New Year's Eve of 2010, Ding Xiao Jun lands a job in Beijing, only to receive devastating news about his mother's terminal illness. Now faced with a difficult decision, he must choose between advancing his career in Beijing or returning home to care for his mother in her final days.