Confession (2002) - Asian drama recommendation
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Confession (2002)(고백)

2002South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityLove TriangleRomance

Yoon Mi trembles uncontrollably as her husband reveals his affair with a young actress from the stage. The affair has lasted for six months, during which he claims to have faced challenges, leading him to seek a divorce. Yoon Mi, a successful doctor, has always been the envy of her high school friend Jung Hee, who is dissatisfied with her role as a housewife. This story explores the complexities of marriage, family, and female friendship, as both women navigate divorce and strive to overcome their despair, prompting a reflection on the true essence of married life.

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Recommendation: Two Wives (2009) similar to Confession (2002)
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Two Wives (2009)(두 아내)

2009South Korea
Family RelationshipInfidelityLove TriangleRomanceAmnesiaDramaMelodrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 44% 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: Struggle (2007) similar to Confession (2002)
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Struggle (2007)(奋斗)

2007China
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceYouth

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

The main character of the play is Lu Tao, a young man who is trying to discover his true identity while juggling life, love, and work in the 1980s. With two fathers, he is faced with two different life paths. He also has two romantic partners, leading to two distinct forms of passion. While he cherishes one particular ideal, the reality he creates is quite different. Through it all, he maintains an unwavering determination to keep fighting for what he wants.

Recommendation: Dosokai (2010) similar to Confession (2002)
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Dosokai (2010)(同窓会)

2010Japan
Family RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityRomanceClass ReunionDramaMiniseriesRecession

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Miyazawa Tomomi, a homemaker whose husband is unemployed, faces the loss of her beloved home as her family adjusts to financial difficulties during the economic downturn. Despite these challenges, she eagerly anticipates her upcoming middle school reunion, where she looks forward to reconnecting with old friends and past romantic interests. The reunion proves to be a transformative moment for not only Tomomi, but also for her classmates, including Sugiyama Kosuke, Nishikawa Yoko, and Okubo Shinichi. The question remains: how will the lives of these four individuals change in the aftermath of their reunion?

Recommendation: Autumn Shower similar to Confession (2002)
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Autumn Shower(가을 소나기)

2005South Korea
FriendshipInfidelityLove TriangleRomanceDramaFall-Autumn SettingMelodramaSismance

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a man named Choi Yoon Jae, who becomes involved in a car crash that leaves his wife, Gyoo Eun, hospitalized and in a coma. Gyoo Eun's closest friend, Park Yeon Seo, harbors secret feelings for Yoon Jae. During Gyoo Eun's unconscious state, her husband and her best friend embark on a romantic relationship. Will Gyoo Eun regain consciousness? If she does, what consequences will follow? (AsianDB)

Recommendation: Pink Lipstick similar to Confession (2002)
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Pink Lipstick(분홍 립스틱)

2010South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityRomanceDramaMelodramaRetaliationRevenge

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Friendship, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Yoo Ga Eun is a kind-hearted young woman who was in a relationship with her boyfriend, Park Jeong U, which eventually led to marriage. However, she later uncovers the painful truth that her husband had been unfaithful with her close friend, Mi Ran, and that their adopted daughter is in fact the result of Jeong U and Mi Ran's affair. In a bid for revenge against them, she decides to marry Maeng Ho Geol, a prosperous clothing businessman, and meticulously devises a plan for their downfall. Meanwhile, Ga Eun also encounters Ha Jae Beom, a man who falls deeply in love with her and vows to stand by her through all her endeavors.

Recommendation: Married But Available (2015) similar to Confession (2002)
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Married But Available (2015)(婚姻时差)

2015China
InfidelityLove TriangleRomanceDramaFamily

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

In their marriage, Li Hai and Wu Ting have a strong bond. While Wu Ting looks after their daughter, Yingzi, in Canada for her schooling, Li Hai focuses on his career in China. However, Li Hai develops feelings for Zhao Xiaofei, a journalist. When Wu Ting discovers the affair, she quickly returns to China to try to salvage their relationship. Now, Li Hai is faced with a decision between these two women.

Recommendation: Let's Fall in Love (2016) similar to Confession (2002)
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Let's Fall in Love (2016)(和妈妈一起谈恋爱)

2016China
Family RelationshipLove TriangleRomanceFamilyMother-Daughter Relationship

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Chen Xi, a woman in her middle age residing near Yingkou Xiongyue Wang'er Mountain. Unable to have children of her own, she adopted three girls named Tang Guo Er, Fang Xiao Fei, and Zhang Tian Ai. Despite not sharing the same last name, Chen Xi raised them single-handedly with affection. Two decades later, a man appeared claiming to be the biological father of her daughters. Simultaneously, her ex-husband returned, hoping to reconcile with her. The story unfolds as to whom Chen Xi will choose as her future spouse, showcasing a tale of a non-biological family navigating life's ups and downs together.

Recommendation: Kiss and the City similar to Confession (2002)
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Kiss and the City(키스 앤 더 시티)

2010South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyMockumentary

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

This series revolves around four close friends: Park So Hyeon, a radio DJ; Shim Eun Jin, the CEO of a cosmetics company; Yoon Ji Min, a plastic surgeon; and Shin Joo Ah, who deals in imported cars. The narrative highlights the vibrant and dynamic experiences of these four women, employing a format reminiscent of a reality show or mockumentary. Throughout the episodes, viewers are presented with interviews featuring the characters.

Recommendation: The Duo similar to Confession (2002)
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The Duo(짝패)

2011South Korea
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceHistoricalSwitched At Birth

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around two individuals who were exchanged at birth. Due to an unexpected turn of events, Chun Doong, born into nobility, experiences life as a slave and eventually transforms into a valiant outlaw. In contrast, Gwi Dong, originally a beggar, assumes Chun Doong's identity as a nobleman and rises to the position of police chief. They form a partnership known as Jjakpae and both develop feelings for the same woman, Dong Nyeo.

Recommendation: A Happy Woman similar to Confession (2002)
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A Happy Woman(행복한 여자)

2007South Korea
Family RelationshipLove TriangleRomanceDramaMelodrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 38% 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: It Was Love similar to Confession (2002)
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It Was Love(사랑했나봐 )

2012South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityRomanceFamilyFrenemyMelodramaRevengeSecond Chance Romance

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Friendship, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

A woman finds her life shattered when her closest friend betrays her by taking her husband. This frenemy causes chaos in her world, all in the name of her own daughter. What fate awaits them as justice seeks to restore balance in their lives? (MBC)

Recommendation: Band of Sisters similar to Confession (2002)
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Band of Sisters(언니는 살아있다)

2017South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityRomanceDeathDramaFemale Centered PlotMelodramaMultiple MainsRevengeSearching For A ChildSoap Opera

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Family Relationship, Friendship, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: To the Dearest Intruder similar to Confession (2002)
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To the Dearest Intruder(致,第三者)

2015Taiwan
Best Friends RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityLove TriangleRomanceAmnesiaChildhood Friends RelationshipCohabitationDramaFamilyFemale Chases Male FirstMarriage Of ConvenienceTime Skip

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Friendship, Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

At times, close friends share similar interests. However, what happens when they both have feelings for the same person? Xong Jia An and Luo Shao Qing are college best friends who both have a crush on Yan Hao. Shao Qing discovers that Jia An has always planned to marry Yan Hao. Despite this, Yan Hao starts developing feelings for Shao Qing instead of Jia An. His life takes a drastic turn when his father is murdered over financial matters, leaving Yan Hao to settle his father's debts and establish his own business. Jia An supports him during this difficult time, causing Shao Qing to step back. A decade later, Yan Hao and Jia An are married and reunite with Shao Qing at a school gathering. Seeing Shao Qing again makes Yan Hao realize he made the wrong choice. Can he correct his mistake after 10 years, or will fate intervene once more?

Recommendation: A Mobile Love Story similar to Confession (2002)
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A Mobile Love Story(爱情占线)

2008China
Love TriangleRomance

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

After returning to Shanghai from overseas, Lu Yun Fei starts his new career in the advertising industry. He is puzzled about why his ex-girlfriend, Su Fei, ended their relationship and has been unsuccessful in reaching out to her despite numerous attempts. Su Fei's old phone number becomes inactive and is now being used by Mu Bei Bei. Bei Bei is moved by the heartfelt messages she receives and connects with the sender, known as 'Edge of the Iceberg', on a mobile virtual community. They quickly develop a strong friendship. Meanwhile, Yun Fei and his team travel to Yunnan for a cellphone commercial shoot and coincidentally choose Bei Bei as their model. When Bei Bei wins a writing contest inspired by her interactions with 'Iceberg Edge', she decides to pursue her dreams in Shanghai. Upon arriving in Shanghai, Bei Bei crosses paths with Yun Fei, leading to misunderstandings that strain their relationship even more. Throughout their journey, Bei Bei receives assistance from Lin Li Zhong multiple times. Over time, Bei Bei and Yun Fei start to develop mutual admiration and respect, while Li Zhong finds himself falling for Bei Bei. Despite Yun Fei's growing feelings for Bei Bei, he keeps them hidden. It is only later on that they both realize they are actually best friends on the same mobile virtual community. Eventually, Bei Bei and Yun Fei go their separate ways. While in Beijing, Bei Bei discovers that Yun Fei has been searching for her through the mobile network. With the help of online friends, Yun Fei finally locates Bei Bei. She agrees to give him another chance under the condition that he sends out a chain SMS, which must reach her within a week.

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to Confession (2002)
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
Family RelationshipLove TriangleRomanceDramaLifeMelodrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% 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: A Family Has Children in the First Place similar to Confession (2002)
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A Family Has Children in the First Place(家有儿女初长成)

2018China
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyFamilyLife

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A new version of the 2005 family comedy series Happy Household follows the lives of two blended families navigating the challenges of living together. Siblings Jiang Nan, 25, and Jiang Bei, 22, find themselves in a unique situation when their parents divorce and divide their shared apartment. Jiang Nan and her mother Wu Qiong take the upper level, while Jiang Bei and his father Jiang Guo Li reside downstairs. Jiang Guo Li, 50, marries the 35-year-old gym instructor Dai Ling Ling, who has a son named Tong Tong. Wu Qiong, 49, ties the knot with Du Wei, a longtime idol of hers who is an actor. Du Wei has a daughter named Yang Yang, who is 12 years old. This arrangement leads to the two sets of parents and their four children living together under one roof.

Recommendation: Paper Cut similar to Confession (2002)
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Paper Cut(春暖花又开)

2019China
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDebtDramaLife

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale of Tian Chuang Hua, the daughter-in-law of the Ma family, who faces numerous challenges in her life but finds the strength to assist her village. Tian Chuang Hua, known for her devotion as a wife and daughter-in-law, had hoped for her husband to return for the new year, only to be presented with divorce papers instead. Along with her daughter, they encounter their own difficulties, including debt collectors at their door. Amidst these struggles, she receives the devastating news of her father's passing but remains committed to her in-laws. Tian Chuang Hua's compassion is acknowledged when her parents-in-law choose her over their own son. Despite the hardships, she tackles her issues one by one and embarks on a journey to promote tourism in the village. In a stroke of luck, she uncovers the precious art of paper-cutting skills possessed by her mother-in-law.

Recommendation: If Time Flows Back similar to Confession (2002)
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If Time Flows Back(如果岁月可回头)

2020China
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceHealingMultiple CouplesSlice Of Life

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Following the end of their marriages, three men embark on a journey of healing in the same city. Bai Zhi Yong, Huang Jiu Heng, and Lan Tian Yu, all strangers from the city, decide to start fresh in a new place. There, they encounter the enigmatic Jiang Xiao Mei, who becomes a pivotal figure in their lives. Through their shared experiences, the group forms a strong bond and learns to lean on each other during difficult times. By the end of their journey, they emerge with a renewed perspective on family, love, and work.

Recommendation: Shitteru Shinohara similar to Confession (2002)
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Shitteru Shinohara(知ってるシノハラ)

2021Japan
Love TriangleRomance

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Follow-up to Familiar Wife.

Recommendation: Discovery of Romance similar to Confession (2002)
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Discovery of Romance(연애의 발견)

2014South Korea
FriendshipInfidelityLove TriangleRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyDramaEx Comes BackFlashback To PastSecret Relationship

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Nam Ha Jin is a compassionate plastic surgeon who has been in a loving relationship with Yeo Reum for three years. However, their lives take a turn when her former boyfriend, Kang Tae Ha, unexpectedly shows up and pleads for her forgiveness.

Recommendation: Persevere, Goo Hae Ra similar to Confession (2002)
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Persevere, Goo Hae Ra(칠전팔기 구해라)

2015South Korea
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceFriends To LoversMusicYouth

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Goo Hae Ra, an aspiring artist, is on a quest for fame. She hopes to share her late father's music but encounters several challenges along the way. Hae Ra then teams up with twin brothers as they pursue their dreams of stardom on the musical contest "Superstar K2."

Recommendation: Let It Fly similar to Confession (2002)
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Let It Fly(讓愛飛揚)

2016Taiwan
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceAerospace IndustryAviation IndustryEnemies To Lovers

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yue Feng, Ao Xiang, and Shen Li Xing were studying abroad to become pilots. Upon their return to Taiwan, Ao Xiang opens a surf shop, Shen Li Xing manages a bar, and Yue Feng becomes a flight instructor. Yue Feng is surprised to find that the new principal at his flight school is his former instructor, Rong Yi. However, Rong Yi is not pleased with Yue Feng's teaching style or the romantic entanglement involving his daughter Rong Hao Yi, Yue Feng, and Ao Xiang. As they navigate these complex relationships, they also encounter Rong Hao Yi's friend, Ma Yu Qing, her brother Rong Hao Yang, and a globetrotting girl named Yao Ai Ai. In addition to forming new connections, they must also find a way to communicate effectively with the strict Rong Yi.

Recommendation: Oh Lovers similar to Confession (2002)
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Oh Lovers(연인이여)

2007South Korea
InfidelityRomance

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

The day prior to the wedding… In a hotel room, Ae Young waits for her fiancé, Hyun Suk, whom she is set to marry the following day. Suddenly, another woman enters the room, asserting that she is Hyun Suk’s lover and threatens to take her own life if Ae Young does not cancel the wedding. In a different room within the same hotel… Dong Woo and Jae In are also preparing for their nuptials the next day. Dong Woo is looking after Jae In, who is suffering from morning sickness. He feels joy in caring for her and their future child. However, Jae In makes a startling revelation that the baby may not be his. She promises to love Dong Woo for the rest of her life if he can agree to love the child, irrespective of its true paternity. At that moment, Dong Woo and Ae Young both exit their hotel rooms simultaneously and stroll by the pond, each trying to confront their troubling issues. This is when Dong Woo and Ae Young have their first meeting. They part ways with a commitment to reunite in six months to assess whether they have found happiness.

Recommendation: Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws similar to Confession (2002)
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Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws(冤家亲家)

2014China
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaFamily

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows the lives of Liu Su Zhen, Wang Guo Sheng, and Zhou Hong Wei, who were classmates during their middle school years in the early 1980s. Wang Guo Sheng and Zhou Hong Wei share a close friendship, but they both develop feelings for Liu Su Zhen. The plot unfolds with a sequence of events that occur after Liu Su Zhen unintentionally marries Wang Guo Sheng.

Recommendation: First Kiss similar to Confession (2002)
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First Kiss(시작은 키스)

2018South Korea
FriendshipInfidelityLove TriangleRomanceCharacter DevelopmentComedyDramaLifeLong-Term RelationshipNice Male LeadShort Length Series

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The kiss that day changed everything. This narrative starts with an unexpected kiss that reveals the sentiments of four men and women saying their goodbyes. It unfolds as a complex, bittersweet romantic fantasy involving four individuals who unite to discover true love. This series acts as a continuation of Moment, the flagship digital drama series from Studio Lululala. The feelings that men and women typically experience during dates are portrayed in an innovative manner with engaging characters. One couple has grown weary of one another, while another pair has separated after causing each other pain. Four distinct young adults come together to navigate the intricate challenges of their romantic entanglements. One couple aspires to embark on a new love journey, while the other envisions a flawless farewell. Will they achieve the conclusions they desire? (JTBC)

Recommendation: Welcome to Wedding Hell similar to Confession (2002)
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Welcome to Wedding Hell(결혼백서)

2022South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipFriendshipRomanceAge GapBromanceCheerful Female LeadDramaLifeSismanceWeb Series

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

A story that many can relate to, follows a pair in their thirties as they get ready to tie the knot. Hoping for a happily ever after, they soon discover that reality is not as magical as they had imagined. As they navigate through meeting each other's families and house-hunting, the couple encounters some practical challenges while planning their wedding day.

Recommendation: Ladies of Storm similar to Confession (2002)
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Ladies of Storm(폭풍의 여자)

2014South Korea
Family RelationshipFriendshipInfidelityRomanceDramaFriends To EnemiesMelodramaRevengeRich Man-Poor WomanSoap OperaUnrequited Love

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Between Love & Desire similar to Confession (2002)
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Between Love & Desire(完美叛侶)

2016Hong Kong
Family RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBreak UpCharacter DevelopmentChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaLawLawyer Male LeadUnrequited Love

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

After reaching a pivotal moment in his life, Ngo Pak Yin becomes consumed by a thirst for power. His aggressive nature and strict adherence to the law propel him to the ranks of top solicitors in Hong Kong. However, his hunger for power blinds him to the needs of others, causing his wife Rebecca Tsang Bo Lam to feel increasingly distant. Rebecca, who had supported him silently for years, realizes they no longer share the same values, leaving her heartbroken. During this difficult time, she finds solace in Patrick Lui Wing Hang, a less renowned solicitor who offers her emotional support. Despite her husband's fame and abilities, Rebecca falls in love with Patrick for his ability to understand her inner world. Eventually, she makes the difficult decision to leave her husband, only to face an attack from a mysterious assailant. Suspecting that Pak Yin may be behind the attack, Rebecca's life is thrown into turmoil once again. Recognizing his past mistakes, Pak Yin decides to change for the better, this time with a newfound sense of compassion.

Recommendation: The Girl in Blue similar to Confession (2002)
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The Girl in Blue(佳期如夢)

2010China
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceNovel AdaptationBromanceDisapproving ParentDrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Following their initial meeting, university student You Jia Qi and Meng He Ping began a romantic relationship. However, He Ping's mother strongly disapproved of their connection. Jia Qi decided to end things with He Ping, causing him to leave the country in anger. Meanwhile, Jia Qi's wealthy friend Ruan Zheng Dong was hospitalized after an accident. During a visit to Zheng Dong, Jia Qi unexpectedly crossed paths with He Ping once again. It was revealed that He Ping and Zheng Dong had been childhood friends. In order to cope with the emotional turmoil brought on by He Ping's return, Jia Qi started a relationship with Zheng Dong. Unfortunately, Zheng Dong's hospitalization due to stomach pains uncovered that he was in the final stage of gastric cancer. Knowing his time was limited, Zheng Dong chose to step aside and allow Jia Qi and He Ping to be together before quietly departing. Determined to find Zheng Dong, Jia Qi expressed her love for him upon reuniting. With little time left, Zheng Dong entrusted Jia Qi with the task of retrieving a valuable possession of his.

Recommendation: The Gravity of a Rainbow similar to Confession (2002)
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The Gravity of a Rainbow(彩虹的重力)

2019China
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceCity SettingDisapproving ParentDramaOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

A tale of three contemporary women who face different challenges in their professional lives, leading to shifts in their relationships and quest for love. He Cai Hong is determined to find her ideal partner and ends up falling for the versatile professor Ji Huang, with whom she shares common interests. However, Cai Hong's mother disapproves of her daughter's choice as she is set on having Su Dong Lin, a wealthy man, as her future son-in-law. Meanwhile, Xia Feng loses his job, prompting Cai Hong to assist Han Qing. Due to a mix-up, Han Qing lands a job at Xia Feng's former company and excels in her new role, becoming a formidable rival for Cai Hong's friend Lili and straining the trio's friendship. Witnessing the consequences of the decisions made by those around her, Cai Hong ultimately makes her own choice, which garners the support of her loved ones.

Recommendation: Mattsugu similar to Confession (2002)
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Mattsugu(まっつぐ 鎌倉河岸捕物控)

2010Japan
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionYouth

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The plot centers on three adolescent boys who were raised in the vicinity of Kamakuragashi near Edo Castle, along with a girl who is admired by all three boys. As they navigate through life, their friendship, romantic relationships, and challenges help them transition into adulthood, all while being supported by their kind and nurturing neighbors.

Recommendation: Friend and Kiss similar to Confession (2002)
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Friend and Kiss(친구와 키스)

2021South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFriends To LoversMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Yeo Bin experienced a dream where Young Jae professed his feelings for her while giving someone a piggyback ride, leaving her puzzled by its vividness. (Youtube)

Recommendation: Strike Love similar to Confession (2002)
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Strike Love(2009 외인구단)

2009South Korea
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBaseballChildhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveSports

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Oh Hye Seong, who was skilled at skipping stones during his childhood, had a deep affection for Choi Eom Ji. As friends from a young age, Eom Ji brought warmth to Hye Seong's life. A decade later, Hye Seong has become a professional baseball player and encounters Eom Ji once more. She is now in a relationship with another childhood friend, Ma DongTa. One day, Hye Seong conceals an injury he sustained as a pitcher and manages to throw a flawless game. Following that performance, he mysteriously vanishes. Years later, Hye Seong reappears alongside other baseball players, each with their own melancholic tales, often regarded as misfits. They are collectively referred to as "Kyongpyoii Woeinjudan."

Recommendation: Coffee House similar to Confession (2002)
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Coffee House(커피하우스)

2010South Korea
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceComedyFriends To LoversWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Lee Jin Soo achieved great success after penning numerous thriller novels, earning a reputation as a skilled author. He is employed by Seo Eun Young, the head of the largest publishing house in Korea, and shares a long-standing friendship with her. Jin Soo boasts a significant fan base, particularly among women, and appears to be an ideal partner for anyone. However, what remains hidden from everyone is his quirky and sardonic nature, his multitude of unusual habits, and a deep-seated secret. The person tasked with managing his eccentricities is his secretary, Kang Seung Yeon, who pleaded for this position to advance her career beyond her average capabilities. Additionally, the situation is complicated by the return of Han Ji Won, Eun Young's former fiancé, whom she cannot stand. Ji Won is determined to win Eun Young back, but her affections are focused on Jin Soo.

Recommendation: Single Ladies Senior similar to Confession (2002)
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Single Ladies Senior(高塔公主)

2018Taiwan
Best Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDramaFemale Centered PlotSismanceYouth

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

A group of close friends who met in college are excelling in their professional lives as independent women. Wang Mi Na, Yin Ge Li, Weng Mei Yan, and Bai Ya Xuan are often compared to princesses in a tower due to their dedication to their jobs. However, as they navigate the complexities of balancing career and relationships, they are forced to contemplate whether they can have it all or if they must make a difficult choice.

Recommendation: Agreed Not to Cry similar to Confession (2002)
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Agreed Not to Cry(说好不流泪)

2013China
FriendshipRomanceLife

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

A tale of renewal and transformation chronicles the journey of a humble family. Following a 14-year stint in prison, Jian Leng embarks on a quest to reconstruct his life and unexpectedly finds solace in a woman who runs an art gallery, carrying emotional scars from her past marriage. Leng Jian's wife was tragically assaulted 14 years earlier, leading him to retaliate against the perpetrator, leaving the man paralyzed for life. As a consequence, Leng Jian receives an 18-year prison sentence for his actions. Upon his early release after serving 14 years, Leng Jian is disheartened to find that neither his estranged younger sister Leng Shan nor his son Leng Tianyou, whom he has never met, are there to greet him. Leng Shan's close friend Yuan Shan is the proprietor of an art gallery and is in a respectful yet passionless marriage with her wealthy husband Cai Yonghao. Their relationship deteriorates due to the interference of a third party. In aiding Yuan Shan in finding love once more, Leng Jian discovers himself developing feelings for her, and the two wounded souls embark on a journey of healing through each other's companionship.

Recommendation: Beautiful Stupid Woman similar to Confession (2002)
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Beautiful Stupid Woman(美丽的笨女人)

2015China
Love TriangleRomanceDrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a young woman named Mo Zhen who is taken advantage of by her former partner due to her compassionate nature. She ends up shouldering the responsibilities of his family and bailing out his business.

Recommendation: Women on the Breadfruit Tree similar to Confession (2002)
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Women on the Breadfruit Tree(麵包樹上的女人)

2015China
FriendshipRomanceDrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

This story follows three close friends on a quest to locate a tree that produces bread, which they believe belongs to them. The concept of 'bread' in this context could represent material wealth, vanity, or even be symbolic. These three friends first met at the age of 13 while playing volleyball, and their bond grew as they navigated the challenges and joys of growing up together. Throughout their journey, they experienced the complexities of first love, emotional highs and lows, and the challenges of loving and being loved. Each friend shared their unique perspectives on relationships, with discussions ranging from the allure of bad boys to the importance of finding a partner who brings happiness. Ultimately, the story delves into the age-old dilemma faced by women - choosing between material comfort ('bread') and emotional fulfillment through love.

Recommendation: Beijing Drifters Love Story similar to Confession (2002)
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Beijing Drifters Love Story(北漂爱情故事)

2019China
FriendshipRomanceLife

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Wu Yu Chao, a university graduate working in an office, decided to move into a shared house in Tiantongyuan to be closer to his crush, Lu XiaoYan, from college. In this new living arrangement, he encountered a diverse group of young individuals, each with their own unique stories. One of them is Liu Yi Dong, a 20-year-old rebellious high school graduate whose mother, Sister Lan, and stepfather moved in with her after their divorce. Another resident is ZhangJian, a 26-year-old real estate agent who struggles with the fast-paced life in Beijing due to his poor performance. Qin Yun Juan, 23, works as a KTV waiter and dreams of bringing her daughter from her hometown to live with her. Tang Xiao Rou, 27, is an aspiring internet celebrity who hopes to make a living through live streaming. Despite their differences, these six individuals bond over a shared experience of standing up against a difficult landlord situation. Through this common struggle, they develop trust, friendship, and work together towards achieving their desired lives and dreams. The shared house becomes a microcosm of urban youth, where emotions run high, decisions are made, and life goes on for those who choose to stay.

Recommendation: Define Your Own Success similar to Confession (2002)
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Define Your Own Success(追分成功)

2023Taiwan
FriendshipRomanceDrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Summer Wind similar to Confession (2002)
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Summer Wind(被风吹过的夏天)

2022China
FriendshipRomanceOrgan Transplantation

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

A heart transplant connects the lives of Xia Yuan Xing, a talented musician from Chongqing, with Luo Jia Heng, a wealthy man from Singapore. After receiving Xia Yuan Xing's heart, Luo Jia Heng found himself drawn back to Chongqing, where he encountered Xia Yuan Xing's old friends: Yu Xiao Xiao, Dai Ying Xi, and Cheng Feng Ming. The four of them embarked on a journey filled with love, laughter, and tears.

Recommendation: Yummy Yummy similar to Confession (2002)
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Yummy Yummy

2005Hong Kong
FriendshipRomanceFood

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

A culinary competition program that travels between Singapore and Hong Kong features a group of contestants vying to win their own restaurant. The show also explores a romantic entanglement involving Gai Zai, Mandy, Ling Mong, and Oh Sieu.

Recommendation: Till Death Do Us Part (2019) similar to Confession (2002)
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Till Death Do Us Part (2019)(婚內情)

2019Hong Kong
InfidelityRomanceDrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

To celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, Ma Suk Seung, an art gallery owner, and her husband Suen Yat have decided to commission illustrator Hui Wah Yeen to create ten paintings commemorating their years together. As preparations unfold, Suen Yat and Hui Wah Yeen develop a romantic relationship. When Ma Suk Seung discovers her husband's affair, she reaches out to her estranged younger sister, Ma Suk Yuen, for help. Meanwhile, Ma Suk Seung forms a close bond with Lam Yeuk Duk, a doctor who has harbored feelings for her.

Recommendation: Kinyoubi no Koibitotachi e similar to Confession (2002)
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Kinyoubi no Koibitotachi e(金曜日の恋人たちへ)

2000Japan
Love TriangleRomanceMiniseries

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Madoka finds herself reassigned to the secretarial pool following a restructuring at the company. While disappointed to leave the bustling Sales Department, she strives to adapt to her new role. In this new environment, she crosses paths with Haruki, a security guard, and the two develop feelings for each other. However, complications arise with the appearance of Kaori, Haruki's former girlfriend.

Recommendation: Diamond Girl similar to Confession (2002)
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Diamond Girl(ダイヤモンドガール)

2003Japan
FriendshipRomanceBusiness

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

A young woman who has had an easy life experiences a romantic setback that motivates her to start a new career at a law firm, a field she is unfamiliar with. This romantic comedy follows her journey as she navigates love and work, discovering the true value of a person as she strives to become a capable and respected woman. Reika Nanjo, with her radiant beauty, has always believed that physical appearance is a woman's most important asset. After her engagement to Shinichiro Natsume is unexpectedly called off, she rushes back to Japan to confront him. Unable to meet with him at his law office without an appointment, she disguises herself as a job applicant and lands a position at the firm. Her supervisor, Kosuke Nabeshima, is a unique and unconventional lawyer who stands out from the elite crowd.

Recommendation: Anna-san no Omame similar to Confession (2002)
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Anna-san no Omame(アンナさんのおまめ)

2006Japan
Best Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceAdapted From A MangaComedyDramaEccentric Female LeadMiniseriesRich Female LeadSlapstickSpoiled Female Lead

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In this story, Lily, not Anna, takes the spotlight as the protagonist. Lily is portrayed as a girl who is excessively self-assured of her own attractiveness and imagines that everyone is enamored with her. She pities Anna, who she thinks is being pursued by boys who are only trying to get closer to Lily through her.

Recommendation: Kekkon Shinai similar to Confession (2002)
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Kekkon Shinai(結婚しない)

2012Japan
FriendshipRomanceLife

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Tanaka Chiharu works as a temporary staff member at a travel agency and is currently 34 years old. She hasn't been in a relationship for more than five years and is feeling anxious about not being able to find a partner, especially as her friends of similar age are all getting married. On the other hand, Kirishima Haruko, a successful landscape architect, is 44 years old and has been involved in a long-term affair with her boss. Due to this, she has taken a more long-term approach to romance and has resigned herself to not getting married. Despite their age and personality differences, Chiharu and Haruko meet for the first time at Chiharu's sister's wedding and immediately hit it off. They decide to live together at Haruko's place, leading to a delightful and sometimes turbulent interaction between them. While they often argue, they also provide each other with much-needed support. Kudo Junpei, a 32-year-old part-time employee at a flower shop, is a kind-hearted and sensitive individual who is hesitant when it comes to love. He lacks the confidence to marry and take care of someone else, let alone a whole family.

Recommendation: Janai Hou no Yoru similar to Confession (2002)
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Janai Hou no Yoru(じゃない方の夜)

2021Japan
InfidelityRomanceComedy

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Katagiri Shuichi, a university professor, has been through three divorces as a result of his extramarital relationships. While still married, he actively pursues new romantic interests and enjoys meeting women at a wine bar. To deepen his connections with these women, Shuichi collaborates on love theories with an attractive bartender. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Pretty Woman (2003) similar to Confession (2002)
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Pretty Woman (2003)(귀여운 여인)

2003South Korea
FriendshipRomanceDrama

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Persuading men to purchase luxury items for her, Jang Shin Young trades these items for money to support herself and her incarcerated mother. One of these men, Kwon Hae Hyo, uses his friend's funds to buy Jang luxury goods. Upon discovering this, his friend, Jung Sun Kyung, is determined to locate the culprit. Jung, a dedicated college professor who works as a milk delivery person in the mornings to make ends meet, is shaken by the jokes played by her student Lee Ji Hoon, who initially dislikes her. Surprisingly, Lee gradually develops feelings for Jung, while Jang falls for Lee's wealthy older brother, Jung Bo Suhk. Jung Bo Suhk, a divorced playboy with a teenage daughter, eventually wins Jang's heart with his true self. Despite facing challenges such as age and class differences, the sons of the Seine Hotel president, Jung Bo Suhk and Lee Ji Hoon, both fall for Jang Shin Young and Jung Sun Kyung. In a society plagued by widening wealth gaps, Jang Shin Young and Jung Sun Kyung lean on each other during tough times to blossom into elegant women.

Recommendation: Finding Love (2007) similar to Confession (2002)
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Finding Love (2007)(연애의 발견)

2007South Korea
FriendshipRomanceMiniseries

Like Confession (2002), this drama also features Friendship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the intertwining tales of love and friendship experienced by four young individuals, set against a backdrop of both reality and romance. Kim Yoon Seo finds herself torn between her ideal partner, Ji Won, and her long-time friend, Kang Hyuk, who has been in her life for a decade. However, Min Yong is already committed to Chae Yi Yun.