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Cute Programmer(程序员那么可爱)

2021China
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyCEO Male LeadContract RelationshipDramaFemale Chases Male FirstGenius Male LeadHidden IdentityMarriage Of ConvenienceProgrammer Female LeadRomanceSecret Crush

After developing feelings for brilliant programmer Jiang Yi Cheng, Lu Li decides to attend the same school and study computer programming, inspired by him. Despite excelling academically, Lu Li faces a setback upon graduating when she learns that Jiang Yi Cheng's company does not hire female employees. Determined to work for him, she disguises herself as a man and joins the company. However, she struggles to meet Jiang Yi Cheng's expectations and keep her true identity hidden. Through perseverance, Lu Li eventually negotiates a unique arrangement with Jiang Yi Cheng - they agree to be a "contract couple" for one year. Over time, Jiang Yi Cheng finds himself falling in love with Lu Li.

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Recommendation: Mr. Insomnia Waiting for Love similar to Cute Programmer
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Mr. Insomnia Waiting for Love(香蕉先生不睡觉)

2023China
Boss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyCEO Male LeadContract RelationshipRomanceInsomniaSleep DisorderWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Contract Relationship, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Singer Lu En Tong and technology company CEO Song Yan Xu both struggle with long-term insomnia. They find that when they touch each other, they quickly fall asleep. (Baidu, edited by Lee C)

Recommendation: Full House similar to Cute Programmer
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Full House( 풀하우스 )

2004South Korea
CohabitationComedyContract RelationshipDramaFemale Chases Male FirstMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceAdapted From A ManhwaBickering Mains' RelationshipCheerful Female LeadFamous Woman-Common ManLove SquareWriter Female Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Drama, Female Chases Male First, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Han Ji Eun, a hopeful scriptwriter, resides in a home known as "Full House," which was constructed by her deceased father. One day, her two closest friends deceive her into thinking she has won a complimentary vacation and sell her house while she is away. During her flight, she encounters the renowned actor Lee Yeong Jae. Through a series of humorous incidents, they become friends during her trip, but upon her return, she finds out that he has purchased her house. Despite their clashing personalities—her chaotic nature paired with his irritable demeanor and obsessive cleanliness—they agree to cohabit. Initially, Ji Eun takes on the role of his housekeeper to earn money to repurchase her home. Their arrangement shifts when Yeong Jae decides to rekindle his romance with Kang Hye Won. To create jealousy, the two main characters enter into a six-month contract marriage. As time progresses, complications emerge as they begin to develop feelings for one another.

Recommendation: Shan Hun Ding Tou Shang Si Hou Wo Zhen Xiang Le similar to Cute Programmer
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Shan Hun Ding Tou Shang Si Hou Wo Zhen Xiang Le(闪婚顶头上司后我真香了)

2024China
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyCEO Male LeadHidden IdentityMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceFilmed VerticallyMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

The arranged meeting turned out to be a regrettable decision. She agreed to meet a stranger on behalf of her friend, but the stranger mistakenly believed he was meeting the friend. Following the unexpected encounter, the two hastily tied the knot. (Chinese = Weibo || Translation = Google Translate)

Recommendation: Time to Fall in Love similar to Cute Programmer
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Time to Fall in Love(终于轮到我恋爱了)

2022China
CohabitationComedyCEO Male LeadContract RelationshipHidden IdentityRomanceCold Man-Warm WomanGrandma-Grandson RelationshipIdentical Twin Female LeadIdentity SwapSecondary CoupleTwin Exchange

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Contract Relationship, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Su Yan Xi reluctantly agrees to stand in for her twin sister and enters a fake relationship with wealthy businessman Gu Xi Cheng in order to bring happiness to his ailing grandmother, who wishes for him to find love. Su Yan Xi's cheerful and positive demeanor slowly thaws Gu Xi Cheng's cold exterior, exposing his kind and gentle heart. As their love blossoms, the truth of her deception threatens to shatter their happiness. Despite her desire to confess, Su Yan Xi finds herself unable to reveal her true identity.

Recommendation: Fu Ren Bie Sheng Le, Qiu Zong Bu Cha Qian similar to Cute Programmer
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Fu Ren Bie Sheng Le, Qiu Zong Bu Cha Qian(夫人别省了,邱总不差钱)

2023China
ComedyCEO Male LeadHidden IdentityMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

When a spontaneous marriage and a secretive CEO come together, the result is a charming and humorous romance. Wan Xing and Jing Ran, tired of being set up on blind dates, opt to tie the knot after a chance encounter on the street. However, the CEO insists on pretending to be an ordinary person rather than revealing his wealth. Follow along as these two individuals grow closer each day, navigating his amusing attempts to conceal his true identity.

Recommendation: Begin Again similar to Cute Programmer
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Begin Again(从结婚开始恋爱)

2020China
BusinessComedyContract RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceGender Role ReversalHardworking Female LeadMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRich Female LeadSassy Female LeadSismance

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Female Chases Male First, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This series follows the story of a strong female CEO and a caring doctor who decide to turn their fake relationship into a real love story out of necessity. As they exchange vows, they begin a journey of exploration together. Lu Fang Ning is introduced as the competent manager of Luning Group, a well-known furniture company. Despite her skills, beauty, and wealth, she faces pressure from her family as she nears her thirties, prompting her to seek a husband and start a family. Ling Rui, a handsome and kind-hearted surgeon, catches her eye as a suitable partner. Through manipulation, Lu Fang Ning convinces Ling Rui to marry her. However, she soon realizes her mistakes and works on improving herself, though maintaining the marriage proves to be more challenging than expected.

Recommendation: Hello Mr. Gu similar to Cute Programmer
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Hello Mr. Gu(原来你是这样的顾先生)

2021China
CohabitationComedyContract RelationshipDramaMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceCold Male LeadComic IndustryMale Chases Female FirstMother-Son RelationshipPhobiaRich Male LeadTrauma

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Drama, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

An executive who dislikes being around large groups of people agrees to a fake marriage with a financially struggling heiress

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Business Proposal(사내 맞선)

2022South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyCEO Male LeadContract RelationshipDramaRomanceCheerful Female LeadDouble IdentityFake IdentityRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSecondary CoupleSismance

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Contract Relationship, Drama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Sin Ha Ri, a single woman, develops feelings for her male friend, only to be disheartened when she discovers he is already in a relationship. She crosses paths with Jin Yeong Seo, a wealthy heiress, who offers Sin Ha Ri money to go on a blind date in her place. Sin Ha Ri reluctantly agrees, anticipating rejection. To her surprise, her blind date turns out to be Kang Tae Mu, the CEO of her company. Kang Tae Mu, fed up with his grandfather's matchmaking, decides to marry the next woman he encounters to put an end to the meddling. That woman happens to be Sin Ha Ri, posing as Jin Yeong Seo. The following day, Kang Tae Mu contacts her and proposes marriage.

Recommendation: Just You similar to Cute Programmer
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Just You(就是要你愛上我)

2013Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyFemale Chases Male FirstRomanceCheerful Female LeadCold Man-Warm WomanEx Comes BackHousemates' RelationshipLove SquareSismanceWorkplace Setting

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, Female Chases Male First, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Qi Yi is known as a difficult boss, often compared to a dictator. He strongly opposes office romances, making him unpopular among his employees. Cheng Liang Liang is chosen by her colleagues to try to soften the boss' stance on workplace relationships. As they work together, will they discover a romantic connection between them?

Recommendation: Usokon similar to Cute Programmer
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Usokon(ウソ婚)

2023Japan
CohabitationComedyCEO Male LeadDramaRomanceSecret CrushChildhood CrushChildhood Friends RelationshipFake MarriageFake RelationshipFake To Real LoversIndecisive Female LeadPopular Male Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Drama, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yae, an ordinary girl working at a cafe and sharing a living space with a friend, faces financial difficulties when her friend suddenly gets married and she loses her job on the same day. Things take a turn for the worse when her boyfriend breaks up with her, pushing her to her breaking point. However, her childhood friend Takumi unexpectedly reenters her life and proposes that she pose as his wife for six months as part of a part-time job. In exchange, Yae receives accommodation and living expenses. Despite initially being unaware, Yae learns that Takumi had feelings for her since they were young, while she only saw him as a friend. As Takumi tries to win her over and seek genuine love, their fake marriage with a time limit begins. Will their relationship evolve into something real despite starting off as a charade?

Recommendation: Nv Zong Cai Gong Lve Shou Ce similar to Cute Programmer
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Nv Zong Cai Gong Lve Shou Ce(女总裁攻略手册)

2024China
ComedyCEO Male LeadHidden IdentityMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceCEO Female LeadFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Jiang Mei Luo, a confident and assertive female CEO, found herself in a surprising situation after being betrayed by her boyfriend. She ended up marrying a handsome security guard impulsively. Despite planning to support her new husband, Jiang Mei Luo faced a major challenge when she realized he had been ignoring her. Unbeknownst to her, the security guard had multiple identities - he was also a salesman, a mechanic, and a delivery man, juggling more jobs than Jiang Mei Luo herself. It wasn't until a charity dinner, attended by the entire city, that Jiang Mei Luo discovered her husband's true identity as the heir of a prominent enterprise that everyone had been eagerly anticipating.

Recommendation: A Business Proposal similar to Cute Programmer
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A Business Proposal(社內相親)

2023Hong Kong
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyCEO Male LeadDramaRomanceDouble IdentityFake RelationshipRich Male LeadSecondary Couple

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Drama, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The ambitious CEO of Go Food, Keung Tai Mo Tyson, decides to give in to his grandfather's matchmaking and go on a blind date. At the same time, Suen Ho Lee Hollie, a junior employee at Go Food, reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date on behalf of her friend Chan Ying Shu. A love story unfolds between the high-ranking executive and the lowly staff member after their unexpected blind date. Meanwhile, Tyson's assistant Cheung ShingDong Frankie and Chan Ying Shu, the daughter of a wealthy man, find love at first sight. As their relationships progress, they will share many memorable moments in this heartwarming romantic comedy. (Makerville.hk)

Recommendation: Moonlight similar to Cute Programmer
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Moonlight(月光变奏曲)

2021China
BusinessCohabitationComedyDramaHidden IdentityRomanceBickering Mains' RelationshipCharacter DevelopmentChildish Male LeadEditor Female LeadFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadSecondary CoupleWriter Male Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon completing her studies in finance at university, Chu Li secures a position at Yuan Yue Publishing House, her long-awaited dream company. However, she faces obstacles as she realizes the publishing industry has undergone significant changes. It is there that she crosses paths with author Zhou Chuan, who is rumored to be kind but proves otherwise. Their initial encounter leads to discord, but Zhou Chuan eventually discovers that Chu Li is actually his online friend, Monkey.

Recommendation: Falling for Innocence similar to Cute Programmer
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Falling for Innocence(순정에 반하다)

2015South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyDramaRomanceSecret CrushCold Man-Warm WomanConglomerateEccentric Male LeadHardworking Female LeadIllnessLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstMean Male Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 27% similarity match.

Min Ho, an unyielding investment banker, is a jaded and sociopathic character molded by a distressing history marked by his father's demise, which resulted in a hostile acquisition of the family enterprise

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The Secret Life of My Secretary(초면에 사랑합니다)

2019South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyDramaRomanceSecret CrushDisabilityDouble IdentityEccentric Male LeadProsopagnosiaRich Male LeadRich Woman-Poor ManSecondary CoupleSmart Male Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 27% similarity match.

Do Min Ik is a smart, detail-oriented individual with a tough exterior, serving as the Chief of Team 1 at T&T Mobile Media

Recommendation: Monthly Magazine Home similar to Cute Programmer
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Monthly Magazine Home(월간 집)

2021South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyDramaRomanceAge GapHardworking Male LeadLove TrianglePoor Female LeadRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRude Male LeadSismance

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Na Young Won, a successful senior editor at Monthly House, leads a simple life in a rented residence

Recommendation: Because This Is My First Life similar to Cute Programmer
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Because This Is My First Life(이번 생은 처음이라)

2017South Korea
CohabitationComedyContract RelationshipDramaMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceCalm Male LeadEccentric Male LeadHealingLifeMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsNerdy Male LeadSismance

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Drama, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A financially strained man and a homeless woman become roommates in a narrative that explores the concept of marriage and the challenges faced by the younger generation today. Nam Se Hui is a single man in his late 30s who has opted to remain unmarried. He possesses a home, yet he carries a significant mortgage debt. On the other hand, Yun Ji Ho is a single woman in her early 30s who does not own property and feels envious of those who do. Due to her financial difficulties, she has decided to stop dating. Yun Ji Ho moves into Nam Se Hui's house, and they become housemates.

Recommendation: Romance Is a Bonus Book similar to Cute Programmer
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Romance Is a Bonus Book(로맨스는 별책부록)

2019South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyRomanceSecret CrushFriends To LoversLove TriangleMelodramaNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManSlow Burn RomanceSmart Male LeadSuccessful Male Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 27% similarity match.

Cha Eun Ho is a talented and attractive author who holds the position of the youngest chief editor at a publishing house. He possesses a composed personality and remains level-headed in his professional environment. His life becomes intertwined with that of his childhood friend, Kang Dan Yi, who was once a well-known copywriter. Currently, she is divorced, a single mother, out of work, and facing various challenges while trying to secure employment. Despite her previous success, she struggles to find a job. In a bid to improve her situation, she fabricates details about her past and takes on a temporary position in the same office as Cha Eun Ho. As their lives intersect more frequently, a romance begins to develop.

Recommendation: Fated to Love You similar to Cute Programmer
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Fated to Love You(운명처럼 널 사랑해)

2014South Korea
BusinessComedyContract RelationshipDramaMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceEccentric Male LeadHardworking Female LeadNaive Female LeadNice Female LeadOne-night StandPregnancyRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Drama, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Mi Yeong is an ordinary office worker who is quite unassuming, a bit clumsy, and often finds her kindness exploited by her colleagues every day. During a vacation, she unintentionally shares a night with a stranger who is not only attractive but also charismatic and wealthy. This chance meeting changes her life forever! This pivotal moment introduces a romance that turns this seemingly ordinary girl into a beautiful, affable, and endearing young woman. (MBC)

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Clean with Passion for Now(일단 뜨겁게 청소하라!!)

2018South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyDramaRomanceEccentric Male LeadHealingHeight DifferenceMysophobiaObsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)Older Man-Younger WomanPhobiaRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jang Sun Gyeol possesses both affluence and striking looks, yet he grapples with an intense fear of germs. His obsession with cleanliness leads him to run a cleaning business. His life takes a turn when he encounters Gil Oh Sol, a free-spirited and messy girl who starts working at his company. Oh Sol has juggled various part-time jobs in her pursuit of a full-time position, leaving her little time for romance or tidiness. Having abandoned the idea of being organized due to life's harsh realities, she is often seen in her signature tracksuit. Despite her untidy appearance, she has a cheerful demeanor and doesn't shy away from dirt. With Oh Sol's support, Sun Gyeol confronts his mysophobia and finds himself falling for her. (JTBC)

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My Lovely Sam Soon(내 이름은 김삼순)

2005South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyContract RelationshipDramaFemale Chases Male FirstRomanceCharacter DevelopmentFamily PressureFoodLove TriangleMean Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManRich Man-Poor WomanSlow Burn Romance

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Drama, Female Chases Male First, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kim Sam Sun is a skilled baker known for her exquisite pastries and cakes. On Christmas Eve, she discovers that her boyfriend, Min Hyeon U, has been unfaithful, leading her to end their relationship. That very night, she encounters Hyun Jin Heon, who owns a restaurant named Bon Appetit. By a twist of fate, Jin Heon is in need of a baker, and Sam Sun finds herself without a job. She is appointed as the head baker at the restaurant, resulting in a tumultuous relationship filled with constant bickering between the two.

Recommendation: Go Ho's Starry Night similar to Cute Programmer
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Go Ho's Starry Night(고호의 별이 빛나는 밤에)

2016South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyDramaRomanceSecret CrushCold Male LeadCold Man-Warm WomanHardworking Female LeadLove Hate RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstReverse-HaremUnrequited LoveWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 27% similarity match.

At the age of twenty-nine, Go Ho grapples with the challenges faced by contemporary women, particularly in her pursuit of success in both her professional life and romantic endeavors in the 21st Century. As an advertising contractor who has had little luck in love, Go Ho dedicates herself to achieving her career goals, often viewing romance as a secondary concern. However, the situation takes a turn when an old love reappears as her new boss, and suddenly it feels as though every man is showing interest in her. Will she have enough time to navigate her romantic decisions wisely? This is a co-production with China.

Recommendation: Sweet Dreams similar to Cute Programmer
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Sweet Dreams(一千零一夜)

2018China
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyFemale Chases Male FirstRomanceSecret CrushBest Friends RelationshipCold Man-Warm WomanFan Female LeadFantasyFlorist Male LeadFriendshipSchemeUnrequited Love

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Female Chases Male First, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ling Ling Qi, a reserved worker at FlowerPlus, faces challenges at work and struggles with self-doubt, particularly when it comes to expressing her feelings for her coworker Bo Hai

Recommendation: ShenZhen similar to Cute Programmer
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ShenZhen(一男三女合租记)

2014China
CohabitationComedyDramaRomanceWeb Novel Adaptation

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Song Xiao Lei is a man who is currently without a job, but he values honesty and holds onto his ideals. Following a difficult breakup, he decides to move in with three attractive women: Bai Jing Jing, a sharp-witted fashion enthusiast, Li Mei Dai, a sheltered girl who ran away from home, and Hu Li Li. Li Li, who witnessed her parents' tumultuous relationship that ended in her mother's tragic death, is now wary and skeptical when it comes to love. This story is inspired by the web novel "One Man and Three Women Renting Together" by Song Xiao Jun.

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Love You Day and Month(爱上你的日和月)

2022China
ComedyCEO Male LeadDramaRomanceWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The maid Ming Xiao Xiao and the authoritative CEO Huo Yun Ting cross paths at a resort due to a mix-up, leading to them becoming close friends after an unexpected kiss. Ming Xiao Xiao is portrayed as innocent and charming, while Huo Yun Ting is depicted as cold and cunning but plagued by a family betrayal. Huo Yun Ting requires a personal caregiver following an injury, which results in the two being compelled to live together. Despite facing numerous misunderstandings and obstacles during their brief time together, they also share many tender moments. Over time, their relationship evolves into a deep and harmonious romantic bond.

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A Herbalist Affair(情牽百子櫃)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceLife

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The story revolves around Cheung Yee Fai, a cautious and observant salesman, who is tasked with supervising Ng Sin Yu, his confident secretary. Unbeknownst to him, Sin Yu is actually the daughter of the company's owner. As they spend more time together, their relationship evolves into a doomed romance between a man of modest means and a wealthy woman. Meanwhile, Dr. Geung Sum Yu, a dedicated professional, rediscovers her compassion and emotions as she falls in love with Yee Fai.

Recommendation: Hidden Treasures (2004) similar to Cute Programmer
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Hidden Treasures (2004)(翻新大少)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceLife

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The series follows the story of Dai Siu Leung, played by Bobby Au Yeung, and the residents of Apliu Street in Hong Kong, known for their collection of valuable secondhand items referred to as "Hidden Treasures." Leung is a seller of electronic goods and also serves as the leader of the community. However, his leadership is challenged when a rival convinces the townspeople to elect him instead by spreading negative rumors about Leung. As a result, Leung faces financial difficulties and struggles to manage his electronics store, especially with his competitor opening a similar store right next to his.

Recommendation: Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018) similar to Cute Programmer
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Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018)(宮本から君へ)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceAdapted From A Manga

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The plot centers around Miyamoto, a fresh-faced businessman employed at a company that sells office supplies. Despite feeling frustrated by his perceived lack of importance, he continues to strive forward. This information is sourced from ANN and is based on the manga series "Miyamoto kara Kimi e" created by Hideki Arai.

Recommendation: Love after Marriage similar to Cute Programmer
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Love after Marriage(闪婚后爱,顾总的心尖宠)

2024China
CEO Male LeadDramaHidden IdentityMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceFilmed VerticallyMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features CEO Male Lead, Drama, Hidden Identity, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Recommendation: Zhi Yuan Jun Xin Si Wo Xin similar to Cute Programmer
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Zhi Yuan Jun Xin Si Wo Xin(只愿君心似我心)

2025China
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyContract RelationshipMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceChildhood AcquaintanceFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesSteamy KissWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Gu Qing Qing rescued Sheng Chang Tian when he was young, leading him to search for her and promise not to marry anyone else. Despite his family's insistence, he ended up marrying a matchmaker's daughter. Gu Qing Qing attended a blind date on behalf of her friend, where she and Sheng Chang Tian developed feelings for each other. Eventually, he discovered that the person he had been searching for, Bai Yue Guang, was actually her.

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King Flower(金大花的華麗冒險)

2013Taiwan
ComedyContract RelationshipDramaFemale Chases Male FirstRomanceFake IdentityLove TriangleMakeoverNaive Female LeadNice Female Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Comedy, Contract Relationship, Drama, Female Chases Male First, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Jin Da Hua, who considers herself unattractive, fantasizes about becoming as beautiful as Du Liang Yan in hopes that her close friend Lin Guan Jun will develop feelings for her. Unexpectedly, an opportunity arises for her to transform her life.

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Can Love Become Money(사랑도 돈이 되나요)

2012South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyRomanceBetrayalCrimeMafiaRich Man-Poor WomanRiches To Rags

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

A romantic drama that unfolds when Ma In Tak, a young and prosperous CEO, proposes to transfer a 10 billion won inheritance to his future spouse.

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Shuke and Peach Blossom(舒克与桃花)

2021China
ComedyDramaMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceFake To Real LoversRich Female Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Shu Ke, a salesman with dreams of becoming a designer, enters a contract marriage with Tao Hua, a wealthy second-generation woman. This arrangement brings numerous challenges, including dealing with a strict mother-in-law, a jealous childhood friend, an ambiguous father-in-law, and Tao Hua's friend who has feelings for Shu Ke. As they become more entangled in their deception, genuine emotions start to develop between them. Eventually, their fake marriage is exposed, leading Tao Hua's mother to pressure Shu Ke to abandon his design aspirations and join the family business. Reluctantly, Shu Ke agrees, facing various obstacles as the chairman's son-in-law. Meanwhile, Tao Hua sacrifices her own desires to support Shu Ke. With their relationship at a standstill, the question remains: can they ever have a true marriage?

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The Age Difference in Love Season 2(爱的年龄差 第二季)

2022China
Boss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationDramaRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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Love Actually(人间至味是清欢)

2017China
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessDramaGenius Male LeadRomanceFamily RelationshipLifeLove TriangleTime SkipWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Drama, Genius Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% 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.

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Amazing Girls(了不起的甄高贵)

2023China
BusinessComedyCEO Male LeadRomanceBankrupt Female LeadWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The series follows the tale of Zhen Gao Gui, an upper-class woman who faces financial ruin and ends up working at a public relations firm. While there, she forms a connection with Zhong Yi Ming, the temporary president of a client company. Together, they navigate through challenging times and work together to build a successful business. As their partnership blossoms, they both experience personal growth and deepen their bond. The show combines humor and heartfelt moments, offering a workplace romantic comedy that is both entertaining and heartwarming for viewers.

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Tempting Heart (2025)(你如星月璀璨)

2025China
CEO Male LeadDramaMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceSecret CrushWeb Novel AdaptationBallet Dancer Female LeadDating ShowFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features CEO Male Lead, Drama, Marriage Of Convenience, Romance, and Secret Crush themes with a 25% similarity match.

Li Zhi, a counterfeit heiress, experiences a sudden downfall and is ostracized. Her alleged fiancé, Fu Yan Ze, becomes betrothed to the genuine heiress, Jiang Zhi You, leading to accusations against Li Zhi and potential expulsion from her social circle. Lou Yan Qing, who has harbored a secret love for her for eight years, hastily marries her and accompanies her on a reality dating program. Throughout the show, Li Zhi comes to realize that Lou Yan Qing is her one true love. Despite facing various obstacles, they eventually start a new life together.

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Attic Cat(옥탑방 고양이)

2003South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaFemale Chases Male FirstRomanceAirhead Male LeadLove SquareOne-night StandRich Man-Poor WomanSassy Female LeadUnrequited Love

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Female Chases Male First, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kyung Min, a student studying law, finds himself in a difficult situation and takes on the responsibility of assisting Hye Ryun's less fortunate acquaintance, Jung Eun. This marks the start of a tumultuous friendship that ultimately leads to them sharing a living space atop an aged building. Kyung Min's spoiled behavior conflicts with Jung Eun's modest lifestyle, with him consistently exploiting her generosity and gentle demeanor.

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Love Is Not for Sale(棋逢对手)

2012China
BusinessComedyHidden IdentityRomanceRich Man-Poor WomanTeamwork

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The play follows the journey of a group of young individuals as they embark on their careers at a bustling supermarket, progressing through the ranks to eventually become a source of inspiration for their fellow white-collar colleagues in the office.

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Nan Zong Zhe Ci Wan Da Le(南总这次玩大了)

2024China
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyCEO Male LeadHidden IdentityRomanceCross-DressingEccentric Female LeadFilmed VerticallySecretSecretary Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

After coming back from overseas, Nan Zhi Zhi engages in a casual encounter

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Well Staged Love(奈何BOSS爱上我)

2022China
Boss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyContract RelationshipRomanceCEO Female LeadDomineering Female LeadInnocent Male LeadOffice SettingPersonal Assistant Male LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Contract Relationship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Mu Si Yu, a skilled woman in the city, has achieved success in her career despite a previous negative romantic encounter. At an event arranged by her ex-partner, she enlists the help of a charming man named Fang Zi Yin to pose as her significant other. However, Mu Si Yu finds herself developing feelings for Fang Zi Yin. The situation becomes more complex when Wu Bowen, another former partner, starts working at the same company. This sets the stage for a captivating dynamic among Mu Si Yu, her ex-partner, and her pretend boyfriend in a subtle setting.

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Hotaru no Hikari(ホタルノヒカリ)

2007Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyRomanceAdapted From A MangaAge GapAge GapClumsy Female LeadEccentric Female LeadLove TriangleSecret RelationshipSecret Romance

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Hotaru is employed by a well-known company that specializes in interior design. While her work may be glamorous, her personal life is quite the opposite. Living by herself, Hotaru spends her free time lounging around her rented home in casual attire. She has no interest in romantic relationships or anything else for that matter, often preferring relaxation over any form of excitement. One day, her landlord's son, who is recently separated from his spouse, visits the property for inspection, unaware that it is already occupied. Both he and Hotaru are taken aback by the messy state of the home. To their surprise, the landlord's son is revealed to be none other than Hotaru's boss, Takano.

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Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi(王様に捧ぐ薬指)

2023Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyContract RelationshipMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceAdapted From A MangaFake To Real LoversFamily RelationshipRich FamilyRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanWedding Planner Female Lead

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Contract Relationship, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Haneda Ayaka, a young woman known for her doll-like beauty, has faced challenges in every job she has taken on. In her current position as a wedding planner at La Blanche, she unintentionally becomes involved in ruining marriages. Just when she expects to be fired, the president of La Blanche, Nitta Togo, suggests a one-year fake marriage to help boost his struggling business.

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La Robe de Mariage des Cieux(天國的嫁衣)

2004Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyDramaFemale Chases Male FirstRomanceEnemies To LoversFilmed AbroadLove TriangleOlder Man-Younger WomanRich Man-Poor WomanSportsUnrequited Love

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Female Chases Male First, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Ai Qing struggled to save up enough money to finally reach her dream destination, Paris. She was overjoyed to be there. Meanwhile, Zi Hao was also in Paris, winning a prestigious international fashion award. They clashed over a small wooden horse at an artsy shop, but eventually, Ai Qing was able to acquire it with the owner's permission. Chance encounters at the airport and on the plane only deepened their dislike for each other. They were both relieved at the thought of never meeting again after the trip. Little did they know, their fates were intricately intertwined from that moment on.

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Hotaru no Hikari 2(ホタルノヒカリ 2)

2010Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessCohabitationComedyRomanceAdapted From A MangaAge GapAge GapCalm Male LeadEccentric Female LeadLove TriangleOlder Man-Younger WomanOpposites Attract

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Three years ago, Amemiya Hotaru, known as the 'dried up woman', found herself drawn to Takano 'Buchou'. However, shortly after, Hotaru was sent to Hong Kong as part of a project team. She threw herself into her work, separated from 'Buchou'. Upon returning to Japan three years later, Hotaru joined the First Planning Department, where 'Buchou' worked. She quickly resumed her duties, but noticed significant changes in both the staff and the company atmosphere. (DramaWiki)

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The Fox's Summer(狐狸的夏天)

2017China
Boss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyCEO Male LeadRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion Designer Female LeadFashion IndustryLove SquareMental IllnessObsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Gu Cheng Ze, who was adopted into the Gu family, serves as the CEO of Gu Mall Corporation. Mrs. Gu desires for her biological grandson, Gu Jin Yu, to eventually take control of the company. Gu Cheng Ze is responsible for mentoring Gu Jin Yu in developing into a successful businessman. Along the way, he encounters Li Yan Shu, a talented fashion designer who happens to be Gu Jin Yu's former girlfriend. Gu Cheng Ze decides to employ her to inspire Gu Jin Yu, who still carries a torch for Li Yan Shu. The strategy proves effective as Gu Jin Yu decides to join the company and pursue a relationship with her. When Mrs. Gu discovers Gu Jin Yu's feelings for Li Yan Shu, she becomes furious and instructs Gu Cheng Ze to keep them apart. This situation allows Gu Cheng Ze and Li Yan Shu to grow closer to one another.

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Across the Ocean to See You(漂洋过海来看你)

2017China
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyDramaRomanceEmotionally Strong Female LeadMale Chases Female FirstPregnancy

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

While working in the tourism industry abroad, Su Mang faced a challenging divorce and eventually returned to China

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Next Time, Together Forever(下一站别离)

2018China
Contract RelationshipDramaMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceNeighbors' RelationshipPregnancySlow Romance

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Contract Relationship, Drama, Marriage Of Convenience, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Dr. Sheng Xia, a woman in a rush to start a family due to a genetic illness, enters a contract marriage with CEO Qiu Yang. Qiu Yang, who has faced two divorces and is currently dealing with work troubles, agrees to the arrangement to save his company. Through this unconventional union, both Sheng Xia and Qiu Yang develop a deeper appreciation for the true meaning of marriage and discover how to love each other genuinely.

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Mr. Right is Here!(我的隔壁有男神)

2020China
BusinessComedyCEO Male LeadRomanceFashion IndustryRich Male LeadWeb Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features Business, Comedy, CEO Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Follows the narrative of a fashion conglomerate grappling with a dilemma

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Love Is Weird(奇怪的你真让我心动)

2022China
CEO Male LeadContract RelationshipDramaRomanceFake MarriageRich Man-Poor WomanShort Length Series

Like Cute Programmer, this drama also features CEO Male Lead, Contract Relationship, Drama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Sang You You attended a school recruitment event on her bicycle and had an unexpected encounter with Gao Leng's chairman, Huang Fu Hao, after accidentally bumping into him while on the phone. This chance meeting led to a "Contract Marriage" between them. As they navigate love rivals and career challenges, they find themselves growing closer. However, with various obstacles in their path, the question remains - can their love withstand the test of time? (Mango TV)