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Gomen, Aishiteru(ごめん、愛してる)

2017Japan
DeathDifficult AdulthoodDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadHardworking Male LeadLifeMelodramaMiniseriesMother-Son RelationshipPianist Supporting CharacterPoor Male LeadRevengeRomanceTearjerker

Ritsu was left by his mother Reiko when he was young, leading him to live in the lower socioeconomic class. After sustaining a severe head injury in a case, Ritsu's life is at risk. Believing his mother abandoned him due to financial struggles, Ritsu sets out to reconcile with her before his potential demise. However, upon discovering that she is happily living with her son Satoru, a talented pianist, Ritsu decides to seek revenge. Along the way, Ritsu encounters Rinka, a girl he had helped before, and learns she is Satoru's childhood friend.

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Gomen Aishiteru

Recommendation: You Are a Gift similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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You Are a Gift(당신은 선물)

2016South Korea
Difficult AdulthoodDramaMelodramaRevengeRomance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Hyun-Soo is a bright and intelligent university student who has faced significant hardships in her life. Her father was killed in a motorcycle crash, and her mother sustained brain injuries as a result of that incident. She is in a relationship with Yoon-Ho, and they decide to tie the knot. Initially, his mother, Young-Ae, is against their union, but eventually she changes her mind. After they are married, Yoon-Ho and his father are involved in an accident that claims his father's life, and Yoon-Ho goes missing. Unbeknownst to her, Hyun-Soo is pregnant, and her mother-in-law relocates to another country without informing her. Years later, Hyun-Soo encounters Young-Ae once more.

Recommendation: Q Series: Life Plan A and B similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Q Series: Life Plan A and B(植劇場 - 荼蘼)

2016Taiwan
DramaHardworking Male LeadLifeMiniseriesPoor Male LeadRomanceAge GapFamily RelationshipHardworking Female LeadLong Distance RelationshipPoor Female LeadSuccessful Female Lead

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Male Lead, Life, Miniseries, Poor Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Ru Wei and You Yan share a simple bond, confronting obstacles but remaining resolute in savoring life, even if it requires subsisting on instant noodles

Recommendation: Zeni Geba similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Zeni Geba(銭ゲバ)

2009Japan
DeathDifficult AdulthoodDramaMiniseriesPoor Male LeadRevengeAdapted From A MangaFamilyFather-Son RelationshipGreedy Male LeadMurderRags To Riches

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Miniseries, Poor Male Lead, and Revenge themes with a 30% similarity match.

Gamagori Futaro has faced financial struggles from a young age. His father's irresponsible behavior and disappearance left Futaro and his mother in debt and struggling to survive. After his mother passed away due to lack of medical care, Futaro became fixated on money. Years later, he found himself working at "Mikuni Shipbuilding" where he encountered the company president's daughters Midori, a former classmate, and her disabled younger sister Akane. With a plan to take over the company, Futaro starts to form a bond with the sisters.

Recommendation: Women in Beijing similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Women in Beijing(北京女子图鉴)

2018China
Difficult AdulthoodDramaLifeMelodramaRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryCity SettingFriendship

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: #Koe Dake Tenshi similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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#Koe Dake Tenshi(#声だけ天使)

2018Japan
Difficult AdulthoodDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFriendshipWeb SeriesYouth

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

AbemaTV is promoting a drama/romance series that promises to blend themes of love, heartbreak, camaraderie, and the essence of youth. The show will center around the journey of five individuals as they come together to establish a voice acting agency in pursuit of their shared dream. (The Hand That Feeds HQ)

Recommendation: Soshite, Ikiru similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Soshite, Ikiru(そして、生きる)

2019Japan
Difficult AdulthoodDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceEarthquakeNatural DisasterTsunami

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Toko Ikuta was brought up by her uncle in Morioka city

Recommendation: TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain(TV소설 내 마음의 꽃비)

2016South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamilyHardworking Female LeadMultiple Couples

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A narrative about an intelligent young girl who, having lost her family during the Korean War, navigates the swift transformations of Korean society in the 1970s. It is a tale that explores themes of ambition, love, grief, forgiveness, and the reconciling of two generations who endured the chaotic times of the first and second Korean Wars, spanning from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Recommendation: The Romantic Movement, Seoul similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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The Romantic Movement, Seoul(더 로맨틷 무부먼트, 서울)

2010South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationComedyShort Length Series

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The series effectively narrates the journey of a girl named Hyo Rin, who is perpetually troubled by matters of the heart

Recommendation: Shining Days (2013) similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Shining Days (2013)(璀璨人生)

2013China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Filled with hidden truths about its characters' origins, the plot delves into the lives of the wealthy elite and the challenges faced by the innocent protagonist Yu Fei as she seeks to uncover the reality

Recommendation: He Is My Ex-Boyfriend similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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He Is My Ex-Boyfriend(元カレ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Toji manages the food section in a medium-sized department store and faces challenges with a difficult boss. However, his luck changes when he meets a charming elevator operator named Nao. Just as Toji begins to find happiness at work, his ex-girlfriend Makoto reappears as an account manager from an advertising agency. Despite Toji's surprise, Makoto acts as if they have never met before. With a demanding job and tension between Nao and Makoto, Toji finds himself in a difficult situation.

Recommendation: Kawa, Itsuka Umi e similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Kawa, Itsuka Umi e(川、いつか海へ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

NHK's commemorative drama series for its 50th anniversary features multiple short stories showcasing popular Japanese actors and actresses. The narrative follows a ball as it travels from the river's origin to the ocean, revealing six love stories set in different seasons throughout the year.

Recommendation: Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice(もうひとつのシュガー)

2006Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Derived from the 2006 movie Sugar & Spice, this spin-off series consists of four unique narratives. In the first case, Minami, a student at the same university as Yutaka, harbors a secret admiration for him despite his relationship status. As circumstances change, Minami and Yutaka grow closer. The second case follows Madoka and her partner Satoshi as they navigate a long-distance relationship when he is relocated to Sendai for work. The third case revolves around Mika, who, after experiencing betrayal, loses faith in love until a colleague named Yuta challenges her beliefs. Lastly, the fourth case introduces Takuma, responsible for managing fanmail for the popular radio show School of Lock, who falls head over heels for Asuka, a waitress he encounters at a cafe. Wiki/d-addicts

Recommendation: Contrail similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Contrail(コントレール~罪と恋~)

2016Japan
DramaMelodramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Aoki Aya, a woman who has been living a solitary life since her husband was tragically killed in a senseless crime six years ago, now has a 5-year-old son. One day, she encounters Osabe Ryoji, a truck driver, at the drive-in where she is employed and develops romantic feelings for him. Unbeknownst to Aya, Ryoji had actually been the one responsible for her husband's murder six years earlier, after abandoning his career as a lawyer.

Recommendation: People You May Know similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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People You May Know(드라마페스타 - 알 수도 있는 사람)

2017South Korea
DeathDramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceBreak UpCar AccidentCollege To Working LifeDifferent TimelinesLove At First SightPast And PresentShort Length Series

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Lee Ahn and Jin Yeong were in a tumultuous relationship for nearly nine years. Following their separation, Lee Ahn receives the news of Jin Yeong's passing and inherits his locked phone, which will erase all his memories if she inputs the incorrect password ten times. As she copes with her grief, a new employee named Jin Yeong, who bears a striking resemblance to her late love, starts working at her company, stirring up memories of her past. Ahn must input the right password before it’s too late.

Recommendation: The Art of Seduction (2008) similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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The Art of Seduction (2008)(유혹의 기술)

2008South Korea
DramaMelodramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

An inexperienced young man in matters of the heart encounters Korea's top flirt. He begins to acquire various techniques to charm and attract women.

Recommendation: I'm Sorry, I Love You similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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I'm Sorry, I Love You(미안하다, 사랑한다)

2004South Korea
DeathDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceTearjerkerActor-Actress Supporting CharacterAdopted Male LeadHomeless Male LeadMusician Supporting CharacterSinger Supporting CharacterStar Crossed LoversTerminal Illness

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 29% similarity match.

Cha Moo Hyuk was taken in by an Australian family but faced abuse and ended up homeless during his childhood. One day, he encounters Song Eun Chae, who works as the coordinator for Choi Yune, a renowned singer in Korea, with whom she is secretly infatuated. This chance meeting with Moo Hyuk significantly impacts not only her own life but also that of her beloved Yune. After a tragic incident involving his former girlfriend, Moo Hyuk learns he has only three months to live, prompting him to return to Korea in search of his birth mother. The revelations he uncovers transform his feelings from yearning to a desire for vengeance. Despite the surrounding darkness, he unexpectedly finds a source of joy in someone he never anticipated loving.

Recommendation: Aishiteru similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Aishiteru(アイシテル)

2009Japan
DeathDramaLifeMiniseriesMother-Son RelationshipAdapted From A MangaFamilyJuvenile DelinquencyMurder

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Mother-Son Relationship themes with a 28% similarity match.

In the same community, Noguchi Satsuki is a typical mother who struggles to balance her roles as a wife to her hardworking husband Kazuhiko and a mother to her only son Tomoya, who is a reserved fifth-grader she finds it difficult to connect with. Seiko and Ozawa Hideaki, who also live in the neighborhood, are raising a rebellious junior high school daughter named Mihoko and their first son Kiyotaka, a second-grader who is adored by his mother. When Kiyotaka goes missing and is tragically found dead, Tomoya is taken into police custody as the main suspect in the murder case. As the truth behind the violent act is slowly revealed, Tomoya begins to open up about his emotions. Satsuki, the perpetrator's mother, confronts her son's true nature, while Seiko, the victim's mother, grapples with her grief and anger.

Recommendation: Tatoe Anata wo Wasurete mo similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Tatoe Anata wo Wasurete mo(たとえあなたを忘れても)

2023Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesMother-Son RelationshipRomanceCousins RelationshipDissociative AmnesiaDoctor Supporting CharacterFriendship

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, Mother-Son Relationship, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Kono Miri, a young woman who relocated from Tokyo to Kobe following her unsuccessful pursuit of a career as a pianist, crosses paths with Aoki Sora. Sora operates a mobile kitchen business and struggles with dissociative amnesia, a condition that results in memory loss. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Jotei similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Jotei(女帝)

2007Japan
DeathDramaMiniseriesRevengeRomanceAdapted From A MangaHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female LeadSlow Burn Romance

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Miniseries, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Ayaka Tachibana's life took a turn for the worse when she lost her boyfriend and then her mother fell seriously ill. Seeking vengeance, she enters the hostess world with the ambition of becoming the top figure in Osaka's nightlife. Naoto Date, a member of the criminal underworld, becomes Ayaka's supporter and ally.

Recommendation: Neko similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Neko()

2020Japan
DramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceTearjerkerBrain TumorCalm Male LeadCatEmotionally Strong Female LeadNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManTerminal IllnessUnemployed Male Lead

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Miniseries, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 27% similarity match.

Mineko Kaneko discovers she has a brain tumor, giving her a limited amount of time left. Koji Amane, a freeloader with minimal aspirations, crosses paths with her due to a cat.

Recommendation: Watashi wo Hanasanaide similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Watashi wo Hanasanaide(わたしを離さないで)

2016Japan
DeathDramaMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceTearjerkerCalm Female LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipCloneDystopiaMoral DilemmaOrgan TransplantationPsychologicalSurvival

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Melodrama, Miniseries, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 27% similarity match.

Hoshina Kyoko, Doi Tomohiko, and Sakai Miwa have been living ordinary lives as adults. Raised at Yoko Gakuen, a secluded school on a mountain, they experienced a childhood filled with innocence and education. However, their principal Kamikawa Emiko revealed to them one day that they are not ordinary children, but rather special individuals with a predetermined mission and true destiny. Shockingly, they discovered that they are clones created for the purpose of organ harvesting in the future.

Recommendation: 29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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29 Sai no Yuuutsu: Paradise Thirty(29歳の憂うつ パラダイスサーティー)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Book

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

According to the novel Paradise Thirty written by the author Nonami Asa.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 3 similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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100 Love Scenes 3(100シーンの恋3)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: 100 Love Scenes 2 similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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100 Love Scenes 2(100シーンの恋2)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMobile Drama

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamily

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Recommendation: To You Who Begins to Love similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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To You Who Begins to Love(사랑을 시작하는 그대에게)

2018South Korea
DramaMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceWeb Series

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A movie exploring the conflict between wealth and romance. Young individuals often claim they prioritize money over aspirations. However, the dreams they overlook significantly encompass love. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Love in Memory (2013) similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Love in Memory (2013)(러브 인 메모리)

2013South Korea
LifeMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceShort Length Series

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Life, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Pianissimo similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Pianissimo(피아니시모)

2011South Korea
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceMusic

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"PIANISSIMO" embodies the theme "Come & Goes in Silence," weaving through various love stories. This drama consists of 8 episodes, including Black City, Never Ending Love, Happy Fiction, Love is You, Grape Prince, Moebis, Magic Hour, and Meet, featuring renowned Hallyu stars and celebrated directors known for their contributions to melodrama. The cast includes members from SS501—Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Hyung Jun, Park JungMin—as well as singer Moon Hee Jun, Son Ho Young, Nam Gyu Ri, Tei, Bae Seul Ki, Seo Ji Young, former Baby V.OX member Shim Eun Jin, Kim EZ, Kong Hyun Joo, Hong Jong Oh, Park Ki Ung, Lee Tae Sung, Hong Soo Hyun, Won Jun Choi, among others, totaling over 30 Korean celebrities. With many musicians making their acting debuts in this series, viewers can expect a unique experience while watching. This drama was also released on DVD.

Recommendation: Love Again (2012) similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Love Again (2012)(러브 어게인)

2012South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds as men and women in their 40s reunite after three decades, thanks to an event organized by a former classmate. While they keep their current lives concealed, they relish the gathering and subsequently return to their daily routines. However, two of the attendees start meeting regularly, reigniting past passions and leading to a perilous romantic entanglement. The story intricately explores the tensions within families and the weight of everyday life, yet as they unravel the enigma, the bonds of friendship and affection among them withstand numerous challenges and reconciliations. This tale captures the loneliness and struggles of middle age in contemporary existence, which imposes the obligations of parenthood and partnership upon them, offering a chance to reflect on the lives they inadvertently left behind long ago.

Recommendation: Prominent Woman similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Prominent Woman(출중한 여자)

2014South Korea
DramaMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceWeb Series

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Woo Hee serves as the relationship column editor for a magazine, and she is quite well-known, receiving countless calls and requests for her autograph and photographs. Yet, in the back of her mind, she constantly contemplates the idea of playing hard to get! Jae Hong, a long-time friend, is someone she doesn't desire romantically but finds too valuable to lose. Woo Hee struggles to move on from her ex, Cheon Gwan, and can't shake off memories of his home password. Meanwhile, a younger man, Joo Seung, persistently bombards her with texts. She feels the need to be considerate towards her friend, who has always supported her like a mother, but she is also reluctant to sacrifice her thriving career.

Recommendation: Kanjou 8-go Sen similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Kanjou 8-go Sen(感情8号線)

2017Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceNovel Adaptation

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In Ogikubo, Hachimanyama, Chitose Funabashi, Futako Tamagawa, Kaminoge, and Denen Choufu, Loop line 8 passes through these six towns. Despite the close proximity, passengers must transfer trains and take a longer route. In each of these towns, there are women who struggle with unfulfilled love, such as one-sided crushes, domestic abuse, and extramarital affairs. Similar to neighbors taking a detour, their relationships are loosely intertwined. Due to the complex nature of their connections, they only scratch the surface when interacting with each other, leading them to question their personal struggles. Despite their worries and comparisons, they strive to move forward.

Recommendation: Single Papa similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Single Papa(暖男爸爸)

2020Hong Kong
DeathDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadLifeRomanceDeath Of A WifeFamilyFather-Son RelationshipSingle Father Male LeadWidower Male Lead

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Life, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Ah Wing, a single father at the age of forty, has been caring for his son "Bo Long Gor" since the tragic passing of his wife in an accident. He runs a convenience store near his son's school and the two rely on each other for support. Through this experience, Ah Wing has transformed into a compassionate man who understands the importance of love and sacrifice. An insurance policy taken out by his late wife leads Ah Wing to meet Zi Meng, an insurance consultant, and their shared hardships bring them close as friends. Zi Meng, who was previously focused on her career and uninterested in marriage, starts to reconsider her views on love and commitment due to Ah Wing's kindness and affectionate nature. While Ah Wing has helped many people and formed friendships with women, he still mourns his wife deeply. As his relationships with these women become complex, Ah Wing realizes that he and Zi Meng share a special bond built on empathy and understanding.

Recommendation: Guilty Akuma to Keiyakushita Onna similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Guilty Akuma to Keiyakushita Onna(ギルティ 悪魔と契約した女)

2010Japan
Difficult AdulthoodDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFilmed AbroadInvestigationMysteryOpposites AttractWrongfully Accused

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Working at a pet grooming salon in Shirogane, Nogami Meiko caters to a clientele of celebrity dog enthusiasts. Known for her attentive service and proven skills, Meiko is highly respected by both customers and colleagues. Despite her seemingly tranquil life, Meiko harbors a hidden agenda of seeking revenge for a past incident. At the age of 19, she faced imprisonment for a murder charge, but there are layers to the story that have yet to be uncovered. As she prepares to carry out her plan, Meiko crosses paths with a man named Mashima Takuro. His presence brings out a different side of her, sparking a sense of intrigue and mystery. Will he prove to be an unexpected complication in her quest for vengeance, or a necessary reckoning?

Recommendation: Unicorn ni Notte similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Unicorn ni Notte(ユニコーンに乗って)

2022Japan
Difficult AdulthoodDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceBusinessCEO Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadSecret CrushWorkplace Setting

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Narukawa Sana, a young entrepreneur, established the startup "Dream Pony" specializing in educational apps at the age of 23. Despite her ambitious goal of turning "Dream Pony" into a unicorn company accessible worldwide within a decade, Narukawa has been disappointed by the lack of significant growth. Blinded by her dedication to work, Narukawa has neglected her personal life and romantic relationships. When middle-aged salaryman Kotori Satoshi joins "Dream Pony" after a career change, Narukawa initially resists him but eventually warms up as Kotori shares valuable insights from his own experiences. Meanwhile, Narukawa's co-founder Suzaki Ko harbors unrequited feelings for her, which are further complicated by Kotori's presence. The team finds themselves entangled in a complex web of work and love.

Recommendation: Sugar Coating similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Sugar Coating(슈가코팅)

2020South Korea
Difficult AdulthoodDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceCharacter DevelopmentFriendshipShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The web series "Sugar Coating" is a romantic drama that explores the development of relationships among five young individuals struggling with love, depicting their journey to discover authenticity amidst a web of charming deceptions. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Inochi Urimasu similar to Gomen, Aishiteru
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Inochi Urimasu(命売ります)

2018Japan
DeathDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationBusinessInvestigationMysterySuicide

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Yamada Hanio transitioned from being a life insurance salesman to becoming a copywriter at an advertising agency. Despite having a successful career and enviable salary, he attempted to end his life one day while walking to work. His suicide attempt failed, leading him to start a unique business selling lives. As he responds to unusual requests, Hanio begins to confront the complexities of life.

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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLove Triangle

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In 2009, Deng Cao Cao faces the kidnapping of her three-year-old son, leading to her husband Guan Hao blaming her for negligence and the subsequent decision to divorce. Despite the passage of five years, she continues to struggle as a single parent while on a relentless quest to locate her missing child. Along the way, she crosses paths with Gong Jian, a former military serviceman turned entrepreneur, who aids her in the search for her son and forms a deep bond with both mother and child. As Cao Cao and Gong Jian grow closer, complications arise with the return of Guan Hao and the interference of Gong Jian's mother. The question remains whether a new marriage is on the horizon or if familial and friendship bonds will be irreparably damaged.

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The Love of Happiness(因为爱情有幸福)

2016China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

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Dear Them(亲爱的她们)

2017China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

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The narrative follows the journey of two elderly friends who find solace in each other as they navigate the challenges of letting go of earthly concerns. Through the eyes of Gu Jia Yi, we gain insight into the lives and hardships faced by her mother and her mother's companions.

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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamilyFriendship

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Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

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100 Scene no Koi(100シーンの恋)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologyMobile Drama

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Mizushima Hiro takes on the roles of a stylist, a surfer, and a hairdresser in three separate 15-minute segments, all centered around themes of love

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Omiya(平岩弓枝のお美也)

2002Japan
DramaMelodramaMiniseriesMother-Son RelationshipFamilyHistorical

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Mother-Son Relationship themes with a 25% similarity match.

A tale about a mother who becomes separated from her child and dedicates her life to reuniting with her son, despite the challenges posed by the feudal society.

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Watashi no Aozora 2002(私の青空 2002)

2002Japan
DramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesAsadoraFamily

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hey, stay away from him... well, he may not be my husband, but he belongs to me! Due to popular demand, the My Blue Sky story continues! What happened to Nazuna, her lively son Taiyo, and Kento, the man who left them to pursue a career in boxing? The last time we saw Nazuna two years ago, she had chosen to keep her child and remain in Tokyo after being abandoned at the wedding altar. Being a single mother was challenging, but she and her son were able to create a comfortable life for themselves. Now, Kento and Nazuna have reunited, and although they are not married, they live in separate apartments nearby, each following their own aspirations. Taiyo, getting ready for fourth grade, receives support from both his parents, and their unconventional family dynamic surprisingly works well. Things take a twist when Kento falls in love with another woman. Koyuki, reserved and timid, is the complete opposite of the outgoing and direct Nazuna. Nazuna and Taiyo are forced to reconsider their unique family setup as a result. Nazuna decides to confront the situation head-on and fight for the family she has built. Get ready, anything can happen!

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Home Drama(ホームドラマ!)

2004Japan
DeathDramaLifeTearjerkerFamilyFound Family

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, and Tearjerker themes with a 25% similarity match.

Living in a house on the outskirts of Tokyo is a unique family of eight individuals, all brought together by a tragic holiday accident that took the life of a loved one. Shogo proposed that they all live together, despite not being blood-related, and they have come together in this household. With each member facing their own personal struggles, the household is filled with challenges and conflicts. Tsuyoshi Domoto plays Shogo, a passionate and sentimental figure, while Yusuke Santamaria portrays Tomohiko, who has a completely different personality and mindset. The story revolves around the clashes between these two characters, as well as the gradual bonding of the eight individuals as a makeshift family. Through a mix of laughter and tears, this heartfelt human drama showcases a group of individuals who have experienced deep wounds but are starting to find hope for the future and embrace life with a more positive outlook.

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The Red Crest(紅の紋章)

2006Japan
Difficult AdulthoodDramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipHistoricalPost-Occupation JapanProstitutionSex IndustryStrong Female Lead

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The story revolves around Sumiko Saegusa, a resilient woman who faces numerous challenges but never wavers in her self-belief. In the tumultuous aftermath of the war, she is forced to engage in prostitution to support her family while nurturing her aspiration to become a teacher. Despite falling in love with a young doctor, their romance does not endure. Eventually, Sumiko achieves her dream of becoming a teacher and reunites with the doctor, but their lives continue to be plagued by obstacles.

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Love That Makes You Cry(いつかこの恋を思い出してきっと泣いてしまう)

2016Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceHealingUnrequited Love

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following the death of her mother at a young age, Sugihara Oto was raised by adoptive parents in the countryside of Hokkaido. Despite giving up on her dreams, she maintains a cheerful and courageous attitude. However, she faces a dilemma when her adoptive parents pressure her into marrying a wealthy man who is 20 years older in order to alleviate the family's financial struggles. Meanwhile, Soda Ren, who lost his parents early on, was raised by his grandfather in Fukushima's rural surroundings. When his grandfather falls victim to a scam, Ren heads to Tokyo to earn money to save their farmland. Although he dreams of reuniting with his grandfather, the harsh reality sets in. By chance, Oto also travels to Tokyo, leading to a tale of love and personal growth among six young individuals from rural backgrounds who find themselves in the bustling city.

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Sakurazaka Kinpen Monogatari(桜坂近辺物語)

2016Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceCar SettingFriendship

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative takes place inside four vehicles trapped in a congested traffic jam.

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Osaka Kanjousen Part 2(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語 Part2)

2017Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceAnthologyComedy

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In every populated area, there exists a community. Districts are interconnected by trains, with stations serving as meeting points for people and opportunities for love to blossom. This series consists of 10 episodes showcasing various love stories - romantic, familial, friendly, and hometown love - all centered around different train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (jdramas.wordpress)

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Diary (2018)(ダイアリー)

2018Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamilyMother-Daughter Relationship

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ayaka Miyata is employed at a company that produces stationery and is set to marry her coworker, Yuichi Hiyama. Despite this, she is hesitant to share the news with her mother, Harumi. Ayaka and Harumi have been estranged since a major disagreement they had when Ayaka was 20 years old. Harumi has always kept the identity of Ayaka's father a secret since she was a child. One day, Yuichi urges Ayaka to inform her mother, which leads to Harumi visiting the company the following day to evaluate whether Yuichi is a suitable partner. During the meeting, Yuichi and Harumi hit it off and she agrees to attend the wedding dress fitting. Unfortunately, on the day of the fitting, Harumi is rushed to the hospital after suffering from a sudden brain hemorrhage. Despite three months passing, she remains unconscious. Meanwhile, Ayaka discovers her mother's living will from a nurse, revealing that she had been exchanging diaries with her high school classmates. Using the diary as a guide, Ayaka travels to Kaga City in Ishikawa Prefecture, her mother's hometown. The revelations in the diary, filled with both lies and harsh truths, ultimately lead Ayaka to find true happiness.

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Romance Blue(로맨스 블루)

2015South Korea
DramaMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Gomen, Aishiteru, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

“Romance Blue” is a web series that centers on individuals who have a fear of love. The title is inspired by the term ‘marriage blues,’ which refers to the sense of melancholy one might experience prior to tying the knot. Within the framework of this web drama, ‘romance blues’ signifies the sorrowful emotions that a person may encounter before embarking on a new romantic relationship.