Frankly Speaking - Asian drama recommendation
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Frankly Speaking(비밀은 없어)

2024South Korea
Adopted Female LeadAnnouncer Male LeadBlunt Male LeadBroadcasting IndustryComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryEx Comes BackFriendshipHonest Male LeadRomanceStraightforward Male LeadWriter Female Lead

Song Ki Baek, a 33-year-old single man, is known for his role as an announcer at a broadcasting station. Regarded as an exemplary announcer, he is praised for his politeness and good manners. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he suddenly develops a condition that causes him to speak impulsively without thinking. This unexpected change throws him into a major crisis. Meanwhile, On Woo Joo, a passionate writer for a TV variety show, becomes intrigued by Song Ki Baek's blunt language and invites him to appear on her show.

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Recommendation: Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru (2006) similar to Frankly Speaking
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Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru (2006)(ブスの瞳に恋してる)

2006Japan
ComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryEx Comes BackFriendshipRomanceAdapted From An EssayEx-couple RelationshipOpposites AttractSoulmates' RelationshipUgly To Attractive

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Entertainment Industry, Ex Comes Back, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Scenario writer Yamaguchi Osamu is currently in a relationship with model Ebihara Yumi, who is featured in fashion magazines. Despite his high income and attractive girlfriend, Osamu feels like something is missing in his life. On the other hand, 25-year-old Ota Miyuki works part-time at a Ramen restaurant while pursuing her dream of becoming an actress. Although her parents named her Miyuki with hopes of her being beautiful and happy, the reality is that she considers herself unattractive. This discrepancy causes her parents to worry about her future. Miyuki is well aware of her perceived lack of beauty, even though she despises it. It is at this point that Osamu and Miyuki cross paths. Osamu is captivated by Miyuki's genuine and innocent personality, leading to a growing connection between them.

Recommendation: Love Forward similar to Frankly Speaking
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Love Forward(向前走向愛走)

2012Taiwan
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

"Love Forward" is a delightful and stylish romantic comedy that follows two close friends with contrasting backgrounds who support each other through thick and thin. Zheng Ai Xing is savvy, bold, and skilled at avoiding debt collectors, yet struggles with matters of love. Meng Jing Jing, on the other hand, is a rebellious heiress who aims to build a life beyond wealth after growing up in a distant, affluent family. Together, they make an amusing and endearing duo on a quest to find their perfect match.

Recommendation: Haru Ranman similar to Frankly Speaking
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Haru Ranman(春ランマン)

2002Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceLife

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Akane, a youthful interior designer, opts to have a roommate in her spacious apartment to divide the rent. The new roommate happens to be Sota, a tour guide who is fluent in two languages and known for his charming ways. Initially hesitant, Akane's perception of Sota shifts as she becomes a part of his social circle, comprising of his two college friends and their partners.

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 4 similar to Frankly Speaking
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Nonstop Season 4(논스톱 4)

2003South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceSitcom

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This marks the beginning of a new season of the Nonstop comedy series, which follows the daily experiences of college students residing in a campus dormitory.

Recommendation: Discovery of Romance similar to Frankly Speaking
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Discovery of Romance(연애의 발견)

2014South Korea
ComedyDramaEx Comes BackFriendshipRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipFlashback To PastInfidelityLove TriangleSecret Relationship

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Ex Comes Back, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 28% 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: We Get Married similar to Frankly Speaking
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We Get Married(咱们结婚吧)

2013China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceFamilyLife

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows Yang Tao, a 30-year-old who is opposed to the idea of marriage. Guo Ran, a civil servant, shares the same sentiment towards marriage. Initially, the two clash due to a misunderstanding but eventually their bond strengthens. Despite their growing relationship, their parents disapprove of each other, posing a significant challenge. Can their love triumph over this obstacle?

Recommendation: Forty Years We Walked similar to Frankly Speaking
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Forty Years We Walked(我们的四十年)

2018China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomance1970sLife

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative centers around a man who was greatly impacted by television and the entertainment industry from a young age, eventually finding success in the field. Set in the late 1970s, Feng Du grew up in the narrow streets of historic Beijing. Introduced to a television set at a friend's house, he was captivated by the images on the screen. In an effort to impress his girlfriend, Feng Du even constructed a makeshift TV out of spare parts during his high school years. With the country embracing reform, Feng Du seizes the opportunity to chase his aspirations and embarks on a journey towards becoming a producer.

Recommendation: The Next Top Star similar to Frankly Speaking
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The Next Top Star(热搜女王)

2019China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceBetrayalConspiracy

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon joining the entertainment industry at 30, a woman quickly becomes a sensation, only to discover that the fierce rivalry is tougher than anticipated. Despite facing criticism for her age, Gui Mi establishes herself as the 'hot search queen' on a reality show. Her sudden fame brings opportunities, but also triggers numerous plots and schemes against her. To thrive, Gui Mi strives to dominate the industry like a true queen.

Recommendation: Guys With Kids similar to Frankly Speaking
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Guys With Kids(奶爸当家)

2021China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceFamilyLife

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Three individuals are brought together unexpectedly when a young child enters their lives, adding to the chaos they are already facing. Gao Han, a caring and devoted man, has recently lost a custody battle with his ex-wife over their daughter. Adding to his troubles, his ex-girlfriend Guan Ling Ling, who passed away in a car accident, has entrusted her son to his care. Gao Han, along with his two roommates Wang Dong Yang and YuBo, find themselves unexpectedly caring for the young child, Du Du. Along with the challenges of looking after Du Du, they also have to navigate the presence of Du Du's aunt, Guan Shan Shan. As they all work together to raise Du Du, they must also confront the question of the child's paternity. This leads to a custody battle, complicated further by the return of Han's ex-wife, Liu Min. Amidst all this, feelings begin to develop between Han and Shan Shan, while Yu Bo also finds himself falling for Shan Shan. With the uncle's gentle nature and the cool guy's charm, Shan Shan must ultimately follow her heart and make a choice between the two men she loves.

Recommendation: Fathers and Sons similar to Frankly Speaking
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Fathers and Sons(爸爸閉翳)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceFamilyLife

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"When faced with challenges, Father always offers a comforting smile and a helping hand, reassuring his son that he will be there. Man Tin Chi, a top market research manager known for his expertise in price comparison, lives by the motto of being price-conscious. Despite his desire for early retirement, Chi's dreams are disrupted by the unexpected return of his eight-year-old son. With no experience in caring for children, Chi is at a loss on how to raise his son. Fortunately, his rival Amy Kam Mei-Tsun steps in to support and guide him. As they spend more time together, Chi and Amy develop a strong friendship. Chi reconnects with his godfather Ko Chi Tim and begins to unravel a long-held secret. Meanwhile, Ko Ching, Tim's son, struggles to balance his responsibilities towards his daughter and his neglect towards his father. In the midst of turmoil, Ching finds support from Chi and his girlfriend Joey Law Sei Hei, ultimately uncovering a hidden truth about his father."

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 5 similar to Frankly Speaking
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Nonstop Season 5(논스톱 5)

2004South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceSitcomYouth

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This marks yet another season of the Nonstop sitcom, which portrays the daily experiences of students residing in a dormitory.

Recommendation: The Woman Who Wants to Marry similar to Frankly Speaking
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The Woman Who Wants to Marry(결혼하고 싶은 여자)

2004South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceFemale Centered PlotLife

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Nowadays, it appears that there are an overwhelming number of single working women in their 30s. These women have dedicated their lives to achieving their aspirations, only to find themselves alone. As they seek companionship, they discover that most eligible men have already been taken by younger women focused solely on marriage. They attempt to convince themselves that they are better off than being stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, yet they cannot shake off the feelings of solitude and loneliness. "Marry Me" narrates the journey of women in their thirties as they confront life and uncover new aspects of themselves. Sin Young, a 30-year-old unmarried reporter formerly labeled a "troublemaker," perseveres in her investigative work despite challenges. Soon Ae, also 30, works as a stewardess and is the primary provider for her family, supporting her sick father, a completely despondent aunt, and a similarly unfortunate cousin. Seung Ri is famous for her numerous romantic escapades. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Keu Keu Island's Secret similar to Frankly Speaking
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Keu Keu Island's Secret(크크섬의 비밀)

2008South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceAdventureSitcom

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A group of ten employees finds themselves stranded on an uninhabited island following an accident at sea during their corporate outing. Due to their intoxicated state before the mishap, none of them can remember how they ended up on the island. This sitcom chronicles the experiences of these characters as they navigate their survival on the deserted Keu Keu Island.

Recommendation: Entourage similar to Frankly Speaking
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Entourage(안투라지)

2016South Korea
ComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryFriendshipBusinessPre-Produced

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Entertainment Industry, and Friendship themes with a 27% similarity match.

This narrative follows a well-known and attractive celebrity who relies on his three companions and the head of his agency, who all strive to support him through his challenges as both an actor and an individual

Recommendation: Go Yi Yi Go similar to Frankly Speaking
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Go Yi Yi Go(一一向前冲)

2010China
Broadcasting IndustryDramaEntertainment IndustryEx Comes BackRomanceDJ Female LeadDJ Male LeadEx-couple RelationshipFriends To LoversStrong Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Broadcasting Industry, Drama, Entertainment Industry, Ex Comes Back, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yi Yi, a 32-year-old host for a shopping network, chooses to quit her job following a difficult breakup. She transitions into a role as a DJ at a radio station that consistently ranks last in ratings. Focusing all her effort on her new job, she views popular DJ Cao Yan, whose show competes with hers, as her main competitor. Unexpectedly, Yi Yi is arranged to go on a date with a friend's son, who happens to be none other than Cao Yan himself!

Recommendation: Flowers Bloom in Winter similar to Frankly Speaking
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Flowers Bloom in Winter(冬暖花会开)

2015China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceDoppelgangerFamilyPsychological

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Ying Hao Dong's life, two girls with strikingly similar appearances entered one after the other. The first, named after the Epiphyllum flower, faced a tragic fate. The second, named after the Jasmine flower, brought warmth to Hao Dong's heart. Lan Su Xin, an 18-year-old seeking employment, crossed paths with Ying Hao Dong who was grieving the loss of his girlfriend. Despite facing opposition from both family and friends, Su Xin remained optimistic as she cared for Hao Dong. With the help of Su Xin and Hao Dong's mother, his memory slowly began to return, unraveling the mystery behind his accident and his girlfriend's death.

Recommendation: First Love (2016) similar to Frankly Speaking
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First Love (2016)(柠檬初上)

2016China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceFamilyLifeSecondary Couple

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Zuo Zai Jun and Zheng Lei were close friends and classmates in college. They share an 8-year-old step-daughter named Miao Miao. Miao Miao's mother, Ning Xiao Meng, was the woman of their dreams back in their university days. She disappeared to study in the United States 8 years ago and has now returned to Shanghai. Zai Jun struggles to accept her, but Xiao Meng works to mend their relationship. As Xiao Meng grows closer to Zheng Lei, it creates tension between the two men as they compete for her affection, leading to humorous situations. Over time, Xiao Meng's secrets about Miao Miao's birth and her disappearance come to light.

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 6 similar to Frankly Speaking
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Nonstop Season 6(논스톱 6)

2005South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceFamilySitcomYouth

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

This marks yet another season of the Nonstop sitcom, which depicts the daily experiences of students residing in a dormitory.

Recommendation: Mood Maker similar to Frankly Speaking
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Mood Maker(무드메이커)

2018South Korea
ComedyEx Comes BackFriendshipRomanceFirst LoveMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Ex Comes Back, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Three friends, each with unique preferences, found themselves enamored with the same woman!? A delightful and captivating romance filled with allure. (콬TV)

Recommendation: Why Do Women Always Get Upset? similar to Frankly Speaking
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Why Do Women Always Get Upset?(여자들은 왜 화를 내는걸까)

2016South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceLifeMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on two girls along with their boyfriends. They must contend with witnessing their girlfriends' anger in various scenarios.

Recommendation: Dancing Angels similar to Frankly Speaking
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Dancing Angels

2005China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceMusicMusician Male LeadSchool Setting

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A collection of hopeful young musicians dream of achieving fame as they navigate through the challenges of friendship, love, and school life. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Super Mates similar to Frankly Speaking
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Super Mates(爱情男女)

2007China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceWriter Female LeadAthlete Male LeadOrphan Female LeadYouth

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Writer Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Jin Long is a talented marathon runner aiming to secure a medal at the 2008 Olympics. Du Xiao Feng is a creative writer who crosses paths with Jin Long on her wedding day, discovering her fiance's infidelity and fleeing the ceremony on Jin Long's borrowed bicycle. Mo Wen Hu, Jin Long's close friend, is an ambitious individual working towards success in the business world, while Yue Min is a skilled pool player and orphan. The four young individuals navigate through life together, encountering challenges, love, and gaining valuable experiences that shape their lives.

Recommendation: Love Is for Suckers similar to Frankly Speaking
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Love Is for Suckers(얼어죽을 연애따위)

2022South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryEx Comes BackFriendshipRomanceChef Supporting CharacterChildhood Friends RelationshipFriends To LoversPlastic Surgeon Male LeadProducer Female LeadProducer Supporting CharacterProfessor Supporting Character

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Ex Comes Back, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Goo Yeo Reum is an experienced television producer who has been in the industry for a decade. Despite her hard work, the shows she produces tend to underperform. However, her luck changes when she is chosen to produce a new reality TV show focused on dating called "Kingdom of Love." Her long-time best friend and neighbor, Park Jae Hoon, a plastic surgeon who has lost interest in his job, is also a significant part of her life. Although their relationship is strictly platonic, Park Jae Hoon has become disillusioned with love and only seeks casual relationships. Facing difficulties in finding suitable contestants for the show, Goo Yeo Reum turns to Park Jae Hoon for help. He agrees to participate as a contestant, leading to unexpected romantic feelings developing between them. Will their participation in "Kingdom of Love" transform their friendship into something more?

Recommendation: Bubblegum similar to Frankly Speaking
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Bubblegum(풍선껌)

2015South Korea
ComedyDramaEx Comes BackFriendshipRomanceChildhood ConnectionChildhood Friends RelationshipDoctor Male LeadFamily RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstNice Male LeadSlow Burn RomanceTraditional Medicine Doctor Male Lead

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Ex Comes Back, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Park Ri Hwan and Kim Haeng Ah have been friends since childhood, yet they are polar opposites. Ri Hwan, who serves as the director of a traditional medicine hospital, dedicates himself to the well-being of his patients and his mother. In contrast, Haeng Ah approaches life with a spirited and determined attitude as a radio producer. Nevertheless, despite their contrasting personalities and the passage of time, Ri Hwan and Haeng Ah are a perfect match for one another.

Recommendation: World at Your Feet similar to Frankly Speaking
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World at Your Feet(球在你脚下)

2014China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceFamilySoccerSportsYouth

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A collection of individuals facing challenges come together through their shared passion for soccer. At the heart of the group is Renxin, a solitary widower and ex-coach in search of renewed optimism.

Recommendation: Nice to Meet UFO similar to Frankly Speaking
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Nice to Meet UFO(超级影后之初次做人)

2019China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceAlienFantasyLove TriangleNaughty Female Lead

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative centers around an extraterrestrial female priest who ventures to Earth in search of a king who has lost connection. She takes residence in the body of an 18-year-old star named Xiao Qin. Struggling to grasp human emotions and relationships, the priest unintentionally causes misunderstandings and comical situations, especially with Gu Liunian.

Recommendation: Dream Chaser League similar to Frankly Speaking
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Dream Chaser League(追梦者联盟)

2022China
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceChasing A DreamMultiple MainsWorkplace SettingYouth

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A contemporary play follows the journeys of six young individuals as they passionately pursue their dreams. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Love Love Alien similar to Frankly Speaking
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Love Love Alien(ラブラブエイリアン)

2016Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceAdapted From A MangaAlienApartment SettingSci-Fi

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

One day, a tiny extraterrestrial being with extraordinary scientific abilities crash-lands in the apartment shared by Shinohara Satsuki, Udagawa Yuzukom, and other residents. Unfortunately, the alien's spacecraft is damaged, forcing it to take refuge in the apartment until repairs are completed. (

Recommendation: Hello Busking similar to Frankly Speaking
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Hello Busking(헬로우버스킹)

2016South Korea
ComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryRomanceIdol Male LeadMiniseriesShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Entertainment Industry, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A narrative centered around a celebrity who faces challenges stemming from both the entertainment industry and his personal life.

Recommendation: Secret Society of Men similar to Frankly Speaking
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Secret Society of Men(男人帮 )

2011China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Gu Xiao Bai is an independent writer who navigates the boundary between reality and the realm of art. He holds romantic ideals, but is daring and unconventional, having had numerous relationships. Luo Shu Quan, Xiao Bai's closest friend, contrasts him greatly in both work ethic and personality. Shu Quan is logical and cautious in matters of love. Xiao Bai and Shu Quan befriend Zuo Yong Bang, a wealthy and attractive divorcee. Yong Bang believes money can buy influence over women, but learns some things are beyond control. The trio often exchange love advice, yet frequently find themselves stuck in a state of inaction and confusion.

Recommendation: AA Life Style similar to Frankly Speaking
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AA Life Style(AA制生活)

2012China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The show depicts the experiences of a family as they incorporate After Marriage AA into their daily lives, aiming to address issues and overcome obstacles to attain a harmonious and fulfilling married life

Recommendation: I'm So Smart similar to Frankly Speaking
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I'm So Smart( 我叫郝聪明 )

2013China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

An optimistic young lady embodies a positive outlook despite encountering numerous challenges at work and in her everyday life. "I'm So Smart" is a Chinese Web drama series that premiered in 2013. (Viki)

Recommendation: Dengeki Kon - Perfume of Love - similar to Frankly Speaking
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Dengeki Kon - Perfume of Love -(電撃婚~perfume of love~)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

2015China
DramaFriendshipRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 23% 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: Mr. Right (2015) similar to Frankly Speaking
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Mr. Right (2015)(别让爱你的人等太久)

2015China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Article 22 Marriage Gauge 2 similar to Frankly Speaking
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Article 22 Marriage Gauge 2(第22条婚規2)

2016China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Slacker's Food Diary similar to Frankly Speaking
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Slacker's Food Diary(懶人美食日記)

2016China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

In today's fast-paced world, many young adults aspire to create simple yet delicious meals every day as a passion. The artist Zhang An An has always had a connection with Misfortune. Just before their wedding, her boyfriend vanished, leaving her job feeling empty. To make matters worse, she clashes with the new Account Director at work, Si Jun Xia. However, An An finds herself developing unexpected feelings for this serious individual, causing Ray, who has a crush on An An, to feel threatened by Si Jun Xia. An An's cousin Xia Fei Fei enters the scene, complicating the love triangle and adding excitement to her already busy life. Meanwhile, the owners of a café in An An's neighborhood, Lin Qi and Yu Xia, frequently argue over trivial matters but always reconcile in peculiar ways. An An admires their approach to life and hopes to emulate it. These young adults, each with their own unique personalities, work and live together, with their experiences woven into An An's simple dishes. These dishes reflect the range of emotions in their lives - happiness, anger, sadness, and joy - composing the symphony of life.

Recommendation: Love Online similar to Frankly Speaking
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Love Online(拜托!别黑我!)

2017China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative follows a young woman navigating the challenges of urban life, evolving from a humble and inexperienced individual to a highly influential figure with a massive following of tens of millions. (VIU)

Recommendation: Healing Master similar to Frankly Speaking
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Healing Master(复合大师)

2017China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Healing Master follows the success of The Breakup Guru from 2014 as its sequel. This film shifts its focus to an office dedicated to reuniting couples, adding a blend of romance and suspense to create a unique and captivating story. (CdramaBase)

Recommendation: Qi Pa Si He Yuan similar to Frankly Speaking
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Qi Pa Si He Yuan(奇葩四合院)

2018China
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Define Your Own Success similar to Frankly Speaking
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Define Your Own Success(追分成功)

2023Taiwan
DramaFriendshipRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Reaching Out similar to Frankly Speaking
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Reaching Out(美麗人生)

2001Hong Kong
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Dai Fook Sun, an orphan with a kind heart, enjoys assisting those in need, particularly homeless individuals residing beneath bridges. Each day, he delivers food and water to them using his bicycle. He resides with Yee Sok and Lau Lik, Yee Sok's father, although Yee Sok denies their relationship. Ninth Sister, also known as Ko Wei Ting, considers the two "brothers" her guardians, as they all grew up together in an orphanage. Fook Sung encounters Jess, Yee Sok's supposed girlfriend, who is also an orphan but lives with her bothersome aunt and cousin. Despite having different approaches, Jess is genuinely kind-hearted. She utilizes her charm to attract customers and accomplish tasks, although she is uninterested in them. Instead of Yee Sok, who mistakenly believes Jess likes him, she forms a brief romantic relationship with the good-natured Fook Sung.

Recommendation: Best Bet similar to Frankly Speaking
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Best Bet(迎妻接福)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyDramaRomance

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From a young age, Hor Yi had a knack for gambling and was considered lucky. He had been involved in gambling since he was a child, with his parents never intervening to stop him. Hor Yi's childhood friend, Tsang Duk Sing, happened to be a casino owner. Their friendship turned sour when Sing betrayed Hor Yi by stealing a prized drawing from their teacher, leading to a long-standing feud between them. Hor Yi crossed paths with a woman named Do Lai Ying, who harbored a strong dislike for gamblers due to her father's gambling addiction. Unaware of Hor Yi's gambling habits when they first met, Lai Ying eventually became the object of Hor Yi's affections. In a twist of fate, Lai Ying agreed to marry Hor Yi while he was in a coma to fulfill his father's wishes. However, upon awakening, Hor Yi faced the ultimatum of giving up gambling if he wanted to salvage his marriage with Lai Ying. The question remains: will he be able to overcome his gambling addiction and save his relationship with his wife?

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Smooth Talker(以和為貴)

2015Hong Kong
ComedyDramaRomance

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Recently, Hau Tak Sze took over his father's social club and also works as a court mediator. While handling a case, he crosses paths with Mo Sui Yee, who is going through a divorce from her unfaithful ex-husband. Sui Yee stays with her aunt Lam Ah Lui during the divorce proceedings, only to discover that her ex-husband's mistress lives in the same building. Seeing Tak Sze frequently at the building, Sui Yee suspects a conspiracy between him and her ex-husband's lover to manipulate her during the divorce settlement. Sui Yee lands a job at Au Yeung Ai's law firm, where Tak Sze frequently visits due to his friendship with Yeung Ai. Through her work and interactions with Tak Sze, Sui Yee realizes that he is a genuinely kind and hardworking individual.

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Romantic Repertoire(水髮胭脂)

2015Hong Kong
ComedyDramaRomance

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Moon Sing Hong, an interior designer, buys a flat in preparation for his upcoming marriage to his girlfriend returning from studying abroad. However, his sister rents out the flat to Cantonese opera singer Kan Kit without his permission. Sing Hong tries various tactics to get Kit to move out, but her manager Lin Sau Fong helps her stay put. Sing Hong's friend Tin Hak Kan becomes infatuated with Kit and asks Sing Hong for help in pursuing her. Sing Hong befriends Kit to learn more about her, and they eventually reconcile their differences and become friends. Their lives take a twist when Kit is in a car accident and reunites with her birth mother, while Sing Hong discovers his girlfriend has been living in Hong Kong with another man.

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Rogue Emperor(流氓皇帝)

2016Hong Kong
ComedyDramaRomance

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Residing on the streets of Hong Kong, Chu Gam Chun asserts that he is the final ruler of China. Social worker Fung Siu Yung delves into his story, uncovering a life filled with daring adventures and bizarre experiences as he chases after his love, Yi Yung Yung. Back in the early 1930s, Chu Gam Chun, together with his brother Chu Cheung Fun and friends Ng Do Ho and Nau YukGon, participate in a firecracker competition to gather funds for his marriage to Yi Yung Yung. However, a mishap causes them to lose both the prize money and stumble upon a series of peculiar encounters. Ng Do Ho's sister, Ng Do Yu, also gets caught up in the chaos and becomes a popular socialite. Despite their failed attempt at joining the military, Chu Gam Chun and his companions end up as prisoners before finding themselves in Shanghai. Through the assistance of triad leader Nau Lik, Chu Gam Chun rises to become a prominent tycoon in Shanghai. Despite his success, Chu Gam Chun's heart remains fixated on Yi Yung Yung, but a missed opportunity results in their separation for the next four decades.

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Ore no Dandyism(俺のダンディズム)

2014Japan
ComedyDramaRomance

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Section manager Danta Ichiro, aged 41, overhears the new employee Miyamoto Minami expressing a preference for sophisticated men, a characteristic he aspires to embody. In an effort to transform himself into a dandy, he immerses himself in various men's fashion publications. His journey leads him to the discovery of Madam M, a unique boutique specializing in upscale gentlemen's attire. The enigmatic proprietor, Miyuki, generously imparts her expertise on the history and current trends of the merchandise. Danta envisions himself dressed in these exquisite garments for a potential outing with Minami and decides to make a purchase. Unbeknownst to him, Minami harbors a secret of her own.

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Ugly Wu Di Season 4(丑女无敌 第四季)

2010China
ComedyDramaRomance

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Rewritten text: Adaptation of the Colombian television show "I Am Betty, the Unattractive One" (Yo Soy Betty, la Fea) [1999].

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Pretty Woman (2003)(귀여운 여인)

2003South Korea
DramaFriendshipRomance

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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.

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Love Needs a Miracle(사랑은 기적이 필요해)

2005South Korea
ComedyDramaRomance

Like Frankly Speaking, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A mother raising her child on her own discovers romance.