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Hanzawa Naoki Season 2(半沢直樹2)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationBankruptcyBusinessCorruptionDramaEconomicsFriendshipKendoPoliticalRevengeSmart Male LeadThrillerWorkplace Violence

Innovative banker Hanzawa Naoki has successfully uncovered many irregularities within his bank, Tokyo Chuo Banking Corporation. As a result, he is transferred to Tokyo Central Securities (TCS) to lead their Corporate Development Department. Shortly after, TCS becomes the target of a hostile takeover by a large IT company. With the share purchase price expected to exceed 100 billion yen, it is a deal of unprecedented value for TCS. Unbeknownst to Hanzawa, the bid will spark a rivalry with a new bank. Can he resolve the challenges facing TCS and deliver twice the blow to those making unreasonable demands? (jdramas.wordpress)

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Recommendation: Hanzawa Naoki similar to Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
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Hanzawa Naoki(半沢直樹)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessCorruptionDramaFriendshipRevengeSmart Male LeadThrillerWorkplace ViolenceAttempted SuicideNice Male LeadSuicideSuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Corruption, Drama, Friendship, Revenge, Smart Male Lead, Thriller, and Workplace Violence themes with a 53% similarity match.

A banker with strong beliefs confronts corruption and misconduct within his prominent corporate bank

Recommendation: Tengoku e no Kaidan (2002) similar to Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
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Tengoku e no Kaidan (2002)(天国への階段)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaPoliticalRevengeDeathSuicide

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, Political, and Revenge themes with a 33% similarity match.

Based on the book "Stairway to Heaven" by the author Shirakawa Toru.

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Xiang Long(降龙之白露为霜)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaFriendshipRevengeSmart Male LeadThrillerActionBromanceChinese Republican EraEnemies To FriendsHistoricalHot-Tempered Male LeadPossessive Male LeadTrauma

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Friendship, Revenge, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The plot revolves around two young boys coming of age in the early period of the Republic of China (1912-49). Bai Lu Sheng, who lost his family to warlords, finds himself as a displaced person in Northern China, where he crosses paths with the haughty Long Xiang and his servant Ya Ya. They form a friendship, with Bai pledging to support Long in his quest to become the president of China, and Long vowing to assist Bai in seeking vengeance for his family. (Based on the novel penned by Ni Luo)

Recommendation: Tetsu no Hone (2010) similar to Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
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Tetsu no Hone (2010)(鉄の骨)

2010Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessCorruptionDramaMiniseries

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Corruption, and Drama themes with a 29% similarity match.

Tomishima Heita has been employed by a construction firm for three years, initially working on construction sites before being moved to the sales department. He becomes entangled in bid-rigging schemes within the company and learns that his father's death was linked to similar illegal activities. Now faced with the decision of either exposing the wrongdoing as a whistleblower or shielding the company he is employed by.

Recommendation: Tetsu no Hone (2020) similar to Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
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Tetsu no Hone (2020)(鉄の骨)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessCorruptionDramaPoliticalThrillerInvestigationLawLove TriangleMiniseriesMysteryPsychologicalRomanceSuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Corruption, Drama, Political, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The character Heita in the story explores the concept of a "necessary evil" and grapples with moral dilemmas. After working in a construction company for four years, he is transferred to the business affairs department, which is often criticized by colleagues as the collusion department. Despite initial doubts, Heita becomes involved in securing a major contract and his company emerges successful. However, he faces scrutiny from a special prosecution team investigating political corruption.

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Reborn Rich(재벌집 막내아들)

2022South Korea
BusinessCorruptionDramaPoliticalRevengeSmart Male LeadConglomerateEmotionally Strong Male LeadFamily DisputeFantasyPower StruggleSlight RomanceSocial IssuesTransmigration

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, Political, Revenge, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yoon Hyun Woo is a dedicated, industrious, and faithful assistant to the Soonyang chaebol family, who oversees the successful Soonyang Group business empire established by Jin Yang Cheol. Amid a struggle for power among Jin Yang Cheol's offspring to take control of the empire, Hyun Woo is treacherously betrayed and murdered on the orders of an unidentified member of the chaebol family. Remarkably, he awakens as a child inhabiting the body of the youngest family member, Jin Do Jun. Upon realizing his new situation, Yoon Hyun Woo schemes to utilize his fresh identity to orchestrate a hostile takeover of the group and seek retribution against those responsible for his demise. However, will the ruthless and money-driven CEO of Soonyang Group, who staunchly upholds the principle of primogeniture, prove easy to sway or defeat? Can Hyun Woo successfully seize control from Jin Yang Cheol's children? And how will a determined public prosecutor named Seo Min Young, known as the "Soonyang Group Grim Reaper," factor into these events? Based on the web novel "Youngest Son of a Conglomerate" by San Gyung.

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Royal Family(로열 패밀리)

2011South Korea
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaThrillerOlder Woman-Younger ManSuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

The tale of Kim In Sook's struggle against overwhelming challenges to ascend within the ranks of JK Group, aided by her childhood friend, lawyer Han Ji Hoon. After marrying into a wealthy chaebol family, In Sook finds her life transformed into a nightmare. Her in-laws regard her as a mere opportunist, sidelining her for years. Following the tragic death of her husband in a helicopter crash, her mother-in-law seizes custody of her son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, the formidable new attorney for the family, who has a history with In Sook. He is resolute in his mission to end the oppressive circumstances that have plagued her for nearly two decades. When In Sook finally reaches her breaking point and devises an audacious plan to seize control of the family business, Ji Hoon stands by her side, willing to sacrifice everything. Together, they embark on a perilous double game.

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The Long Night(沉默的真相)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCorruptionDramaSmart Male LeadThrillerConspiracyCrime Against MoralityInvestigationMysteryPsychologicalSuspenseWeb Series

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Corruption, Drama, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

The murder case initially seemed straightforward, with numerous witnesses observing the suspect attempting to dispose of a body and a confession from the suspect himself. However, as the case progressed to court, the prosecutor uncovered that there was more to the situation than met the eye. The murder turned out to be a facade for a more disturbing injustice. The prosecutor dedicated a decade of his life unraveling the truth, sacrificing his youth, career, reputation, family, and ultimately his life in the process. (DramaWiki)

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Night Light (2016)(불야성)

2016South Korea
BusinessDramaFriendshipPoliticalCold Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadSismance

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Drama, Friendship, and Political themes with a 25% similarity match.

This drama showcases the fierce and passionate rivalry between three avaricious characters, all vying to claim the most magnificent sources of wealth and influence in the city that never slumbers. Seo Yi Kyung is a cunning and relentless businesswoman, ready to go to any lengths to achieve her goals. Park Gun Woo, the heir to a prominent corporation, was deceived by his love, Yi Kyung, over a decade ago. Meanwhile, Lee Se Jin is a hired individual who is captivated by Yi Kyung's charisma and aspires to emulate her.

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Alliance(好事成双)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDramaFriendshipRevengeAge GapRomanceSismance

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Friendship, and Revenge themes with a 25% similarity match.

Formerly excelling at a prestigious university, Lin Shuang found herself as a stay-at-home parent after facing betrayal. Forced to reenter the workforce to regain custody of her child, she crossed paths with Gu Xu, a former classmate who had become successful abroad. Together with Jiang Xi, they tackled obstacles and Lin Shuang transitioned from homemaker to professional, while also developing feelings for Gu Xu. Through their journey, Lin Shuang and Jiang Xi underwent personal growth and embraced a new chapter in their lives. (WeTV)

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Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku(本日は、お日柄もよく)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaPoliticalLifeMiniseriesSlight Romance

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Political themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kotoha Ninomiya is employed in the general affairs division of a sweets company. Unexpectedly, she is instructed to switch to the public relations department, where she struggles. To add to her troubles, Kotoha Ninomiya discovers that Atsushi Imagawa, whom she has hidden feelings for, is preparing to wed another woman. The two have been close friends since childhood. Devastated, she attends Atsushi's wedding ceremony. During the event, she is touched by Kumi Kuon's congratulatory speech. Kotoha Ninomiya is renowned for her exceptional skills as a speechwriter.

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Nihon Chinbotsu: Kibo no Hito(日本沈没 ―希望のひと―)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFriendshipPoliticalSmart Male LeadBureaucracyMiniseriesNatural DisasterPrime Minister Male LeadReporter Female LeadSci-FiTeamwork

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Friendship, Political, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Tokyo in 2023, Prime Minister Higashiyama Eiichi advocates for the implementation of COMS at the World Environment Conference. COMS involves converting pollutants into a liquid form and storing them in crevices on the seabed. Prime Minister Higashiyama assembles a group of young and talented government officials to establish the Japan Future Promotion Conference, aimed at advancing the country's future. Amami Keishi from the Ministry of the Environment and Tokiwa Koichi from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry are among the conference members. A weekly magazine publishes an article by Tadokoro Yusuke warning of the potential sinking of the Kanto region, leading to protests by concerned groups. In an attempt to address the situation, Amami Keishi meets with Tadokoro Yusuke, who predicts that the Izu Peninsula will sink, foreshadowing the sinking of the Kanto region. Meanwhile, Shiina Minori, a reporter for the weekly magazine, discusses possible corruption involving a company and the Ministry of Environment with Amami. Feeling overwhelmed, Amami decides to pursue his hobby and goes scuba diving with Tokiwa Koichi, where they encounter a startling event.

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The Ingenious One(云襄传)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDramaFriendshipRevengeSmart Male LeadActionHistoricalJianghuMartial ArtsPhysically Strong Female LeadRomanceSmart Female LeadWuxia

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Friendship, Revenge, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yun Xiang, a follower of Yuntai, emerged from seclusion after fifteen years to seek vengeance for his slaughtered family. Despite his lack of martial arts prowess, he possessed remarkable intelligence. Along his journey, Yun Xiang befriended individuals who shared his air of mystery. Shu Ya Nan, a ward of Yun Xiang's mentor, possessed impressive martial arts skills and concealed many secrets. Jin Biao was a skilled swordsman with a strong sense of justice, while Su Ming Yu, concealed his abilities and had a unique talent for understanding various martial arts techniques. Through a series of revelations to uncover each other's hidden truths, Yun Xiang and his companions sought to determine their true allegiances. As they delved deeper into past tragedies, shocking secrets emerged, leading to a reevaluation of everything they knew, including Yuntai itself. Amidst deception, betrayal, and life-threatening challenges, Yun Xiang and his allies faced the daunting task of identifying their enemies and seeking justice, all while pursuing their quest for revenge. Would they prevail against the forces of evil or succumb to darkness in the end?

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Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai(花咲舞が黙ってない)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessCorruptionDramaWorkplace ViolenceBank SettingCo-workers' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationMysteryOffice SettingWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Setting

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Corruption, Drama, and Workplace Violence themes with a 24% similarity match.

On a daily basis, bank branches face a range of issues such as missing funds, information leaks, loan complications, and breaches of responsibilities. Hanasaki Mai is tasked with addressing and resolving these issues, despite being a mere bank clerk without higher authority. Her strong sense of justice compels her to take action when she witnesses wrongdoing, advocating for the underprivileged without regard for the internal dynamics of the bank.

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King of Legend(傳奇之王)

2012China
Novel AdaptationDramaRevengeThrillerActionHistoricalMilitarySuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

Sailing enthusiast Lin Tian Long leads a life of relative comfort, until his wedding day when he is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the depths of Prison Number 7. Believed to be deceased by the world, except for one individual, Tian Long finds solace in the company of a fellow inmate who was once a teacher to the Emperor and has been incarcerated for 16 years. Nearly two decades later, Tian Long escapes from captivity, armed with knowledge gained during his imprisonment, seeking vengeance on the three men responsible for his wrongful incarceration. This narrative is inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo."

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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRevengeThrillerInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

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White Tower(하얀 거탑)

2007South Korea
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaPoliticalDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalSurgeon Male Lead

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Political themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the dynamics of power and politics among physicians in a hospital setting. Alliances among friends can shift rapidly, while former adversaries may suddenly become allies. Dr. Jang Joon Hyeok, an ambitious surgeon, aspired to ascend to the position of department head following his boss's retirement. However, his ambitions were thwarted by Dr. Lee, who had plans to bring Dr. Noh Min Guk from the United States to succeed him. Additionally, Dr. Lee's wife had her sights set on Dr. Noh as a potential son-in-law, while their daughter, Lee Yoon Jin, had her own agenda. Dr. Choi Do Young, a close friend of Dr. Jang, preferred to steer clear of the hospital's political machinations, focusing solely on his medical practice and patient care. However, when Dr. Jang faced legal action from a patient's family alleging negligence that led to the patient's death, Dr. Choi allied with Lee Yoon Jin to advocate for the rights of the deceased, risking both his position at the hospital and their friendship.

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Operation Z(オペレーションZ ~日本破滅、待ったなし~)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaPoliticalDebtFinancial CrisisMiniseriesPrime Minister Male Lead

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Political themes with a 24% similarity match.

Japan's economy is currently facing a severe crisis, with a national debt exceeding 1 quadrillion yen. In response, Prime Minister Takamori Ejima has tasked a group of 4 top finance officials with the challenge of cutting the country's annual expenses in half. Operating under the codename Operation Z, these elite bureaucrats are working diligently to achieve the seemingly impossible goal of reducing Japan's yearly spending by 50%.

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Top League(トップリーグ)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaPoliticalInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryReporter Male Lead

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Political themes with a 24% similarity match.

Matsuoka Naoki, a journalist at Yamato Newspaper's business desk, is reassigned to the political desk. During a press conference with Chief Cabinet Secretary Kondo, Matsuoka catches Kondo's attention by asking about a safe discovered in Minato, Tokyo. As a result, Matsuoka is tasked with covering Kondo and joins the exclusive "top league" group of reporters who investigate high-ranking government officials. Meanwhile, Matsuoka's former colleague, Sakai Yuji, now works for a weekly magazine and also delves into the mystery of the safe in Minato. A robbery occurs involving someone Sakai had previously reported on regarding the safe. This event leads to Matsuoka and Sakai reuniting after a decade and uncovering a government scandal. This story is based on the novel "Top League" by Hideo Aiba.

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Wo Zhu Chen Fu(我主沉浮)

2005China
Novel AdaptationDramaPolitical

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Political themes with a 23% similarity match.

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Nirvana in Fire(琅琊榜)

2015China
CorruptionDramaPoliticalRevengeSmart Male LeadDeathHidden IdentityHistoricalMilitaryPolitical IntriguePower StruggleSchemeSibling RivalryWar

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Political, Revenge, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

During the sixth century in China, the Emperor of Great Liang orders the unfair execution of his brother-in-law Marshal Lin Xie, the Lin family, 70,000 army soldiers, and Crown Prince Qi

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Princess Agents(特工皇妃楚乔传)

2017China
Novel AdaptationDramaPoliticalRevengeSmart Male LeadAmnesiaMartial ArtsMaster-Servant RelationshipPower StruggleReverse-HaremRomanceSassy Female LeadWarWuxia

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Political, Revenge, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Set in the turbulent Wei era, the story follows Chu Qiao, a slave girl who, along with others, is abandoned in a forest to be hunted by wealthy lords. Fortunately, she is rescued by Yan Xun, the Prince of Yanbei. As she becomes entangled in the power struggles of the Yu Wen family, Chu Qiao decides to escape with her younger sister. However, her plans are disrupted when she attracts the attention of Yu Wen Yue. Through rigorous training and forming bonds with Yan Xun, Chu Qiao navigates a harsh and unjust world, grappling with her beliefs and fighting for survival. The drama is available in two versions: 67 episodes for TV and 58 episodes for DVD, adapted from the novel "The Legend of Chu Qiao: Division 11's Princess Agent" by Xiao Xiang Dong Er.

Recommendation: Watcher similar to Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
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Watcher(왓쳐)

2019South Korea
CorruptionDramaPoliticalSmart Male LeadThrillerBadass Male LeadDetective Male LeadInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadPsychologicalSmart Female LeadSuspenseTrauma

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Political, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

An inspector chooses to adopt the role of a vigilant guardian for the remainder of his life after being betrayed by a senior colleague he once trusted

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Numbers(넘버스: 빌딩숲의 감시자들)

2023South Korea
CorruptionDramaRevengeSmart Male LeadThrillerAccountant Male LeadActionBromanceBusiness IndustryHigh School To Working LifeMysteryOffice SettingWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Setting

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Revenge, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Ho Woo, a recent high school graduate known for his remarkable memory, keen observation skills, and strong moral compass, makes history by becoming the newest addition to the leading accounting company in the nation

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A League of Nobleman(君子盟)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDramaFriendshipSmart Male LeadThrillerBromanceDetective FictionDetective Male LeadHistoricalInvestigationMysteryPoor Male LeadScholar Male LeadSuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Friendship, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Zhang Ping, a destitute orphan from a rural area, relocates to Beijing with the intention of taking the civil service exam. However, he finds himself selling noodles on the streets instead. Despite his simple demeanor, Zhang Ping possesses a sharp mind and a knack for solving puzzles. On the other hand, Lan Jue, a refined government official with a mysterious background, is looking into a case. Their paths cross, and after some initial misunderstandings, Zhang Ping assists Lan Jue in solving the case, inadvertently discovering his hidden past. This marks the beginning of a unique partnership where the two men, despite their differences, join forces to unravel mysteries, such as uncovering the truth behind Lan Jue's father's death and exposing corruption in the royal court.

Recommendation: Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai Season 2 similar to Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
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Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai Season 2(花咲舞が黙ってない 2シリーズ)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessCorruptionDramaWorkplace ViolenceBank SettingCo-workers' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationMysteryOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Setting

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Corruption, Drama, and Workplace Violence themes with a 23% similarity match.

Hanasaki Mai and Soma Ken are employed at Tokyo Daiichi Bank where they are tasked with resolving issues at various local bank branches. Matsuki Keisuke, a dedicated and sincere bank teller, finds himself developing romantic feelings for Hanasaki Mai during their time working together. However, Hanasaki Mai remains unaware of Keisuke's affection towards her.

Recommendation: The Great White Tower (2003) similar to Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
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The Great White Tower (2003)(白い巨塔)

2003Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessCorruptionPoliticalSmart Male LeadDean Supporting CharacterEmotionally Strong Male LeadHospital SettingLawMedicalPower StruggleProfessor Supporting CharacterSuccessful Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Corruption, Political, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

A compelling story unfolds in the television series about the talented surgeon Zaizen Goro's pursuit of power and fame, contrasted by the selfless dedication of his colleague, physician Satomi Shuji, to saving lives. The show delves into the lives of these two characters and those around them, bringing back The Great White Tower to TV screens after a 25-year hiatus. Based on Yamazaki Toyoko's novel, the series sheds light on the hidden aspects of the medical field and the value of human life, captivating and stirring audiences with its impactful storytelling. The narrative evolves from showcasing the consequences of ambition in the selection of professors to exploring the importance of human life in a medical malpractice court case in the later episodes.

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The Count of Monte-Cristo: Great Revenge(モンテ・クリスト伯 ―華麗なる復讐―)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationCorruptionDramaRevengeThrillerDeathHidden IdentityInjusticeMelodramaMurderPrison EscapePsychologicalTortureWrongfully Accused

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Corruption, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

After spending 15 years in wrongful imprisonment, a man manages to escape and resurfaces under a new identity, presumed dead by his former acquaintances

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Money Game(머니게임)

2020South Korea
BusinessCorruptionDramaPoliticalWorkplace ViolenceCharacter DevelopmentConspiracyHardworking Female LeadInvestigationMysteryOrphan Female LeadPower StruggleSchemeTeamwork

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, Political, and Workplace Violence themes with a 23% similarity match.

Two decades following the IMF crisis, the narrative focuses on the conflict between the leader of the Financial Policy Bureau, who aims to divest Jungin Bank—teetering on the edge of insolvency and holding a third of the government’s ownership—and the Finance Chairman, who intends to hand it over to a private equity firm based in the Bahamas. Chae Yi Heon, an economic official, conceals his affluent background to gain respect based on his abilities. Heo Jae, the driven chairman, is prepared to go to any lengths to fulfill his ambitions, while Lee Hye Jun, a dedicated young employee just entering the workforce, prioritizes ethical principles.

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Payback: Money and Power(법쩐)

2023South Korea
BusinessCorruptionDramaRevengeThrillerBusiness IndustryCo-workers' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadFight For JusticeFinance IndustryFormer Prosecutor Female LeadMysteryRich Male LeadUncle-Nephew Relationship

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Payback tells the tale of a group of individuals seeking vengeance, led by Eun Yong, a financial broker who refuses to stay quiet when faced with corrupt officials and battles a cartel colluding with the authorities

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Pied Piper(피리부는 사나이)

2016South Korea
CorruptionDramaRevengeSmart Male LeadThrillerActionEloquent Male LeadInvestigationMysteryOrphan Female LeadSchemeSensitive Female LeadSuspenseTask Force Police

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Revenge, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Each workday is filled with tension, peril, and potential life-threatening scenarios! However, the skilled negotiator Joo Sung Chan, who heads the police department's negotiation unit, successfully resolves these hazardous situations without resorting to violence. His team confronts the most perilous, unstable, and high-stakes incidents that endanger the lives of innocent individuals. Every day, Sung Chan, Yeo Myung Ha, and their talented group of negotiators face challenges such as hostage situations, terrorist threats, and other significant emergencies. Complicating their efforts is Son Hee Sung, an assertive journalist determined to cover these critical events.

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Good Manager(김과장)

2017South Korea
BusinessCorruptionDramaRevengeSmart Male LeadBromanceCharacter DevelopmentComedyCrimeEccentric Male LeadEnemy MineSchemeSmart Female LeadSocial Satire

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, Revenge, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Can corporate intrigue transform a morally questionable individual into a better person? Kim Sung Ryong is a talented accountant who is involved with criminals. He secures a position as a mid-level manager in the accounting division at TQ Group, intending to embezzle funds from the organization. As he navigates the competitive landscape alongside top accountant Yoon Ha Kyung, financial genius Seo Yul, and enthusiastic intern Hong Ga Eun, Sung Ryong becomes entangled in office politics and observes various unethical activities by those in power that could jeopardize the company's future. Gradually, Sung Ryong realizes he prefers to combat corporate corruption and advocate for the rights of employees rather than fulfilling his original mission. Will he be able to achieve this new goal against all obstacles?

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Behind Your Smile(浮士德的微笑)

2016Taiwan
Novel AdaptationDramaRevengeSmart Male LeadThrillerCold Man-Warm WomanMelodramaMultiple CouplesNaive Female LeadRich Male LeadRiches To RagsRomanceSismanceSuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Revenge, Smart Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Driven by a desire for vengeance, Zhao Yi Ting's existence turns bleak and devoid of purpose. However, everything takes a different turn when he crosses paths with Lei Xin Yu, a young lady from a previously affluent family now facing financial struggles. Xin Yu captivates Yi Ting in a manner he hasn't experienced in ages. Could she be the key to Yi Ting finding a fresh perspective on life? Based on the book Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

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Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2000)(サラリーマン金太郎 2)

2000Japan
BusinessCorruptionDramaFriendshipActionAdapted From A MangaLifeOffice Worker Male LeadSocial Issues

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 22% similarity match.

Yajima Kintaro arrives in Tokyo and is recruited by Yamato Construction Company after rescuing the CEO. A former motorcycle gang leader, Kintaro is known for his strong principles and direct approach, never hesitating to speak his mind to his superiors. While this may rub some people the wrong way, his integrity proves crucial when the company faces internal corruption.

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The Whirlwind(돌풍)

2024South Korea
CorruptionDramaPoliticalThrillerMysteryPolitical IntriguePower StrugglePrime Minister Male LeadSuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Political, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Park Dong Ho holds the position of prime minister in South Korea. He is determined to bring justice to the corrupt president who conspires with influential family-run businesses known as chaebols and revolutionize the political landscape. Jung Soo Jin serves as the deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs. When she challenges Park Dong Ho, a heated political conflict erupts.

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Upon the Mountain(越过山丘)

2020China
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaSmart Male LeadCo-workers' RelationshipRich Male LeadRomanceSmart Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

Ouyang Xia Lan works as an investigator in the field of trade. During her investigations, she crosses paths with Peng Yue, the younger son of the Tianguan Group. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and beliefs, they find themselves on opposing sides. The story unfolds in the automotive industry, where Ouyang Xia Lan is a dedicated professional who will go to great lengths to fulfill her duties. She harbors a personal agenda related to her father's mysterious death, which leads her to infiltrate Tianguan Group. Meanwhile, Peng Yue is responsible for the company's research and development. Their initial encounter is fraught with conflict, but over time, they develop a mutual attraction. Through various challenges and obstacles, they eventually unite to showcase China's progress in the automotive sector.

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The President Can't Stop Madam(总裁镇不住少奶奶了)

2022China
Novel AdaptationDramaRevengeSmart Male LeadCold Male LeadRomanceShort Length SeriesSmart Female LeadWeb Series

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Revenge, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

After being abandoned by her superstitious adoptive family on a neglected island, Luo Xi, a 21-year-old woman, seizes an opportunity for vengeance when she is mistaken for a mentally unstable individual by the young leader of the powerful Huang family. She is brought back to the family to impersonate a deceased relative. Can she outsmart the cold, ruthless, and controlling Huang Jiao Zhu to achieve her revenge? (nekomeowmeow.com)

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Shiroi Kyoto(白い巨塔)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaPoliticalDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalMiniseriesSurgeon Male Lead

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Political themes with a 22% similarity match.

Goro Zaizen is a skilled surgeon who is well-known for his expertise in laparoscopy surgery. Despite coming from a humble background, he has worked hard to achieve his current position as an associate professor in the surgery department of a university hospital. While he is admired by his students, his ambitious and confident nature has also led to some people feeling animosity towards him. Goro Zaizen is determined to eventually become a professor within the surgery department.

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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRevengeThrillerDeathInvestigationMurderMysterySuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

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Beibu Gulf People(北部湾人家)

2018China
BusinessEconomicsFriendshipFamily

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Economics, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Narrated by an elderly man, the book explores the evolution of China after its economic transformation and traces the journey of a close-knit family.

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The Enticement(诱惑)

2019China
Novel AdaptationDramaThrillerSuspense

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Prior to his passing, Chen Tian Nuo, the President of Tian Nuo Group, gifted two valuable Dong Qichang paintings worth 200 million to Xia Wei, who is a descendant of the Xia family. At the time, Tian Nuo Group was on the verge of bankruptcy due to financial difficulties. In a desperate attempt to save the company, Chen Jin Yu, the eldest son of the Tian Nuo Group, hatches a plan to bring Xia Wei into the family in order to gain access to the wealth associated with the paintings. (Baidu)

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Game of Wisdom(大博弈)

2022China
BusinessDramaFriendshipWorkplace Setting

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Due to mismanagement, Northern Machinery Corporation was facing financial difficulties. Sun He Ping, who had experience as an overseas sales manager in Southeast Asia, was urgently brought back to become the director of the company. With a strong background in international markets, Sun He Ping decided to align Northern Machinery Plant with Hanzhong Group, led by his former classmate Yang Liu. This move allowed him to implement significant and innovative changes within the organization.

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Thirty Something(我的30定律)

2015Taiwan
BusinessDramaFriendshipRomance

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

At a crossroads in her career and personal life, a 30-year-old woman named He Mei Liang faces the challenge of starting over. Despite expecting to be thriving in her career, He Mei Liang unexpectedly loses her job in medical equipment sales due to her inability to assert herself. Feeling defeated, she decides to pursue a career in insurance sales, a field she once looked down upon. Determined to succeed, He Mei Liang partners with experienced insurance salesman You Zi Jie, who guides her through the ins and outs of the industry. Can Zi Jie assist He Mei Liang in rebuilding her life and career?

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In the Name of People(人民的名义)

2017China
Novel AdaptationDramaPoliticalCrime

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Political themes with a 21% similarity match.

Hou Liang Ping was assigned as an associate prosecutor and head of the anti-corruption division in Bian Xi Province to probe a murder case. His spouse, Zhong Xiao Ai, designated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, was sent to Bian Xi under the guise of tending to their family, to conduct a covert inquiry into Hu's corrupt activities. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, Hou and Zhong were making progress in uncovering the truth and the criminal organizations involved in the murder.

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Magma(マグマ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, and Drama themes with a 21% similarity match.

Taeko is employed at a financial institution that is affiliated with a foreign country. She is tasked with reviving a small company that has recently been acquired. Taeko faces challenges from the employees of the company, who are focused on advancing geothermal power as a potential energy solution. Initially seeing her new role as a step down, Taeko commits herself to turning the small company into a successful venture. This story is adapted from Jin Mayama's novel "Maguma."

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Shitamachi Rocket Season 2(下町ロケット 第2シリーズ)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaLife

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, and Drama themes with a 21% similarity match.

Tsukuda Kohei, a former scientist at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, now manages his late father's factory. He is involved in the Stardust project for developing domestic rockets, which is led by a major Japanese company. One day, Kohei learns that the company's CEO will be replaced and the Stardust project will be terminated. Naohiro, an employee at Kohei's factory, cares for his sick father and tends to his farm every weekend. When Kohei and Mitsuhiko visit Naohiro, Kohei is inspired by seeing him drive a tractor, sparking a new aspiration within him.

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Golden Faith(流金歲月)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRevengeThrillerLawLove TriangleMafiaMelodramaRomanceSuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Business, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

The story revolves around Ivan Ting Sin Bun, a successful businessman who was adopted by the founder of Ting Fung, a prominent gold merchant. Ivan soon discovers that his romantic rival, Richard Chung Sau Hong, is actually his long-lost brother. However, fate has been playing tricks on them from the start, as Richard not only competes with Ivan for a female lawyer's affection, but also harbors resentment towards Ivan due to a misunderstanding stemming from an illegal financial transaction involving Ivan's adoptive father, Ting Wing Bong. As the plot unfolds, there are numerous twists and turns involving death, legal and business disputes, love triangles, deceitful schemes, and betrayals all involving the people closest to Ivan. Chaos ensues when Oscar Ting, influenced by his uncle Wing Tung, accuses Ivan of forging their deceased father's will and conspiring to take control of the family business.

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Tracer Season 2(트레이서 시즌 2)

2022South Korea
CorruptionDramaRevengeThrillerActionConfident Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesMysterySuspense

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Dong Joo is still on the path to uncover the truth about his father's death. Tae Joon is now leading the NTS with great ambition. Dong Joo discovers a connection between Tae Joon and his father's demise and strives to gather more proof. Meanwhile, Bureau Five remains focused on cracking down on tax evasion, secret funds, and corrupt dealings among high-ranking government figures. Will Dong Joo and his team be able to successfully complete their mission?

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Wild Bloom(风吹半夏)

2022China
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaFriendship1990sAge GapEmotionally Strong Female LeadMetal IndustryRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the 1990s, Xu Ban Xia demonstrated remarkable vision and strength as she navigated through challenges in the male-dominated steel industry. Despite losing her mother at birth and receiving no care from her father, Xu Ban Xia grew into a resilient, proud, and fearless individual. Together with her friends Xiao Chen and TongXiao Qi, she entered the scrap steel transportation business, facing numerous difficulties with her adventurous spirit and practical approach. Despite the industry's male dominance, Xu Ban Xia managed to overcome obstacles and even survive life-threatening situations. Eventually, she expanded her business internationally, demonstrating a sharp market sense and a commitment to personal growth while also finding love.

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Tenshoku no Mao-sama(転職の魔王様)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaSmart Male LeadWorkplace ViolenceCareer CounselingCharacter DevelopmentHardworking Female LeadHealingInsecure Female LeadLife

Like Hanzawa Naoki Season 2, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Smart Male Lead, and Workplace Violence themes with a 21% similarity match.

After facing harassment in her advertising job, Hitsujitani Chiharu decides to leave and starts working at a temporary agency owned by her aunt