Happiness (2008) - Asian drama recommendation
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Happiness (2008)(행복합니다)

2008South Korea
BoxingBusinessComedyDramaForbidden LoveNice Female LeadRich Female LeadRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceSassy Female LeadSecondary CoupleSecret RelationshipWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Park Seo Yoon comes from a highly successful family, yet she chooses not to showcase her affluence. Rather, she acts as if she is just an average girl instead of someone who is excessively privileged. Seo Yoon puts in considerable effort to secure a position at her father's company, aiming for her colleagues to recognize that her rise to success is a result of her own hard work rather than any assistance from her father. She is in a relationship with Lee Joon Soo and refrains from revealing her wealthy background to him, even when he expresses a desire to meet her family.

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Recommendation: Love's Relativity similar to Happiness (2008)
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Love's Relativity(恋爱相对论)

2014China
BusinessDramaRich Female LeadRomanceSassy Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingCold Female LeadEccentric Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadEx Comes BackInfidelitySmart Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Drama, Rich Female Lead, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 35% similarity match.

When a young man is unexpectedly put in a position of serving a woman's every need, his life becomes incredibly complex. Li Ang, an aspiring photographer, takes on a temporary job at the popular fashion magazine, Fashion Love. The director of the magazine, Hao Li Ren, is known as "Devil Hao" and Li Ang unintentionally offends her by using this nickname to her face. To make matters worse, he accidentally damages the magazine's expensive camera equipment. Li Ren demands that Li Ang cover the entire cost of the camera, leaving him worried about how he will come up with the money as his family runs a small noodle shop and is not well-off. In a twist of events, Li Ren hires Li Ang to pose as her fake boyfriend at a reunion. When Li Ren gets injured and needs help at home, Li Ang offers to take care of her and be her roommate in exchange for repaying his debt. However, complications arise when Li Ang's girlfriend and Li Ren's ex-boyfriend get involved in their unusual arrangement.

Recommendation: Life Is Beautiful similar to Happiness (2008)
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Life Is Beautiful(인생은 아름다워)

2010South Korea
ComedyDramaForbidden LoveRomanceSassy Female LeadSecondary CoupleSecret RelationshipBig FamilyCalm Female LeadFamily RelationshipGay LeadGay RomanceLGBTQ+

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Forbidden Love, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, Secondary Couple, and Secret Relationship themes with a 35% similarity match.

Set in Jeju, this drama centers on a warm, multi-generational family headed by parents Yang Byung Tae and Kim Min Jae, along with their four children: Tae Sub, Ji Hye, Ho Sup, and Cho Rong, as well as various grandparents and uncles. The narrative explores the family's daily experiences and struggles, such as the eldest daughter Ji Hye's issues in her marriage with Soo Il; the younger son Ho Sup's affection for his mother’s assistant, Yeon Joo; and the oldest son Tae Sup's romantic involvement with divorced professor Kyung Soo. The families grapple with their reactions to this homosexual relationship while confronting themes of personal, social, and familial acceptance, ultimately leading to love and understanding.

Recommendation: Rebirth of Shopping Addict similar to Happiness (2008)
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Rebirth of Shopping Addict(我不是购物狂)

2020China
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceSassy Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingBankruptcyFashion IndustryFinancial ScandalJealousyLove SquareOnline ShoppingShopaholic Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

Born into a wealthy family, Gao Yang finds herself in financial ruin when her father's business goes under. In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, she reluctantly teams up with Yan Li, the nephew of her rival. While working for Li Ming Che, who is Yan Li's competitor, Gao Yang and Yan Li develop romantic feelings for each other despite their differences. As Gao Yang navigates through challenges in both her professional and personal life, she matures and becomes more independent. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the ongoing competition between physical shopping centers and online retailers.

Recommendation: In the Realm of Success similar to Happiness (2008)
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In the Realm of Success(公私戀事多)

2001Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaNice Female LeadRomanceSassy Female LeadWorkplace SettingCo-workers' RelationshipFamily BusinessHotel ManagementNice Male LeadPower StruggleSisters' RelationshipSlow Burn Romance

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Nice Female Lead, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, and Workplace Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Super Rookie similar to Happiness (2008)
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Super Rookie(신입사원)

2005South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace SettingOffice SettingOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 31% similarity match.

Super Rookie is a witty comedy that inspires and empowers young individuals facing challenging times. The narrative follows a young man named Kang Ho, who unexpectedly lands a position at a prestigious firm, LK, due to a glitch in the computer system. Lacking a notable family or educational background, he is often viewed as a slacker by conventional standards. To make matters worse, he appears to dedicate his life to reading comic books, playing cards, and kickboxing. Nonetheless, he possesses a vibrant spirit, street smarts, athleticism, loyalty, and charm, particularly around women. The drama unfolds his journey into this new role, his experiences at work, and the relationships and passions that shape his life in an engaging manner. Despite the challenges he faces, he remains undeterred. Kang Ho's optimistic attitude, along with Mi Ok's determination to enhance her circumstances, offers today's youth a chance to reflect on their own lives and consider what is genuinely significant.

Recommendation: Haken no Oscar similar to Happiness (2008)
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Haken no Oscar(派遣のオスカル ~少女漫画に愛をこめて~)

2009Japan
BusinessComedyRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingLifeMiniseriesSmart Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

A tale of a temporary employee who escapes into the imaginative realm of a manga called Rose of Versailles. Katsuko's mundane routine is disrupted when the company president's son introduces a harsh cost-cutting plan at her workplace, causing her distress. Hearing the voice of Oscar, the protagonist of the comic, Katsuko is inspired to stand up for her coworkers and oppose the unfair policy.

Recommendation: Happy & Love Forever similar to Happiness (2008)
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Happy & Love Forever(幸福一定强)

2010Taiwan
ComedyDramaRich Female LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleDisapproving ParentFake RelationshipLove Square

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Rich Female Lead, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yin Ding Qiang and Qiao Yu Bei were once a couple in love. However, when Ding Qiang becomes consumed with work, Yu Bei decides to end the relationship and embark on a journey far away. After many years, Ding Qiang becomes overwhelmed with his work and decides to take a long vacation in search of love. During his vacation, Ding Qiang is pursued by a wealthy woman. In order to escape her advances, he pretends to be in a relationship with a stranger named Pan Xiao Nuo. As Ding Qiang tries to make his escape, Xiao Nuo gets caught up in his life. Xiao Nuo soon realizes that behind Ding Qiang's aloof exterior, lies a kind heart. She decides to help him reunite with Yu Bei, who is now in love with a young designer named Lu Sen. Lu Sen also has feelings for Yu Bei but keeps them hidden due to a secret. Will Ding Qiang find true love, and will Lu Sen be able to reveal his feelings to Yu Bei? These four individuals bravely navigate life in pursuit of their own happiness. May they find everlasting love and joy!

Recommendation: Becoming a Billionaire similar to Happiness (2008)
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Becoming a Billionaire(부자의 탄생)

2010South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceBirth SecretMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Rich Woman-Poor Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The series centers on Choi Suk Bong, a man convinced that he is the offspring of a wealthy father and the heir to a chaebol conglomerate. He encounters Lee Shin Mi, who is indeed a chaebol heir but displays none of the typical traits associated with that status, living a life marked by thriftiness and frugality. Despite their initial clash, she assists him as he endeavors to achieve his ambition of acquiring riches.

Recommendation: Between similar to Happiness (2008)
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Between(三明治女孩的逆襲)

2018Taiwan
BusinessComedyRomanceSecondary CoupleWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingChasing A DreamClumsy Female LeadCold Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion IndustryHardworking Female LeadModeling

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Romance, Secondary Couple, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

What is the significance of being a "sandwich girl"? Su Hsiao Ching, a young woman in her late 20s, is juggling various pressures in her life. She strives for success in her career while navigating challenges from her family and personal relationships. Her life becomes even more complicated when two men come into the picture. Luo Cheng Kai is the new CEO of Hsiao Ching's company, bringing with him unique demands and eccentricities. Meanwhile, Qu Zhih Jun, a professional photographer, becomes Hsiao Ching's new landlord. How will these two men influence Hsiao Ching's professional and personal well-being? (Viki)

Recommendation: Princess LuLu similar to Happiness (2008)
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Princess LuLu(루루공주)

2005South Korea
ComedyDramaNice Female LeadRich Female LeadRomanceSecret RelationshipFamily BusinessFast Paced RomanceMale Chases Female FirstNice Male LeadPlayboy Male LeadPlayful Male LeadStepbrothers' Relationship

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Nice Female Lead, Rich Female Lead, Romance, and Secret Relationship themes with a 29% similarity match.

Do love stories only belong in fairy tales? Will the genuine Prince and Snow White enjoy the blissful life depicted in the story? Hui Su, the granddaughter of the chairman of Korea's largest conglomerate, KS, was raised by her grandfather and possesses a captivating elegance. Nevertheless, she harbors sorrow over the loss of her mother, who tragically died in a plane crash alongside Chan Ho's parents. One day, she encounters U Jin, who has just returned from studying in the UK. Hui Su finds herself drawn to the easygoing U Jin, who introduces her to a new world she had never experienced before. In contrast, Chan Ho, a close friend of U Jin's, grew up alongside Hui Su and has never seen her as a sister figure. This complicated love triangle leads the three of them into a series of intricate emotional challenges.

Recommendation: Which Star Are You From? similar to Happiness (2008)
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Which Star Are You From?(넌 어느 별에서 왔니)

2006South Korea
ComedyDramaForbidden LoveRich Female LeadRomanceSassy Female LeadBickering Mains' RelationshipCar AccidentEccentric Female LeadHot-Tempered Male LeadIdentical Twin Female LeadLifeSearching For A Child

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Forbidden Love, Rich Female Lead, Romance, and Sassy Female Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

After experiencing the heartbreaking loss of his girlfriend, Seung Hui vanished for three years. Upon his return, he aimed to create a film in a countryside setting. During this time, he noticed someone who resembled his late girlfriend, Hye Su—Bok Sil. Seung Hui began to follow Bok Sil in search of clarity and ultimately found himself developing feelings for her. However, lingering questions persisted: is his attraction to Bok Sil rooted in the memories of his former girlfriend, or does he genuinely appreciate her for who she is? Complications arise when rivals enter the scene and their families disapprove of their romance.

Recommendation: Invisible Life similar to Happiness (2008)
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Invisible Life(这就是生活)

2020China
DramaRomanceSecret RelationshipWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAge GapEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamily RelationshipLife

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Drama, Romance, Secret Relationship, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 28% similarity match.

To prevent her mother from interfering in her romantic life, Ye Xiao Bai decides to participate in a business project led by the strict boss Guan Yi He. Despite workplace rules prohibiting romantic relationships among colleagues, Xiao Bai and Yi He secretly fall in love and eventually get married in secret. While Xiao Bai initially believes life is going well, the pressure of keeping their relationship hidden begins to strain their family. As personal and professional challenges arise, Xiao Bai becomes more aware of the obstacles women face in the workplace and the difficulty of balancing work and family life. Through these experiences, she transforms from a naive girl to a stronger individual, excelling in her career and protecting her family and marriage.

Recommendation: Shall We Fall in Love similar to Happiness (2008)
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Shall We Fall in Love(勇往直前恋上你)

2018China
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingBrother-Sister RelationshipBusiness IndustryCosmetic IndustryHidden TalentMarketing IndustryOffice SettingSexual HarassmentUnemployed Male Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jiang Yi Nan, a young man without a job or qualifications, maintains a positive attitude despite the lack of opportunities in the job market. He saves Chen Xin Yue from drowning and decides to apply for a position at her company, motivated by his attraction to her and a challenge from Xu Hao Yu. Through hard work and quick thinking, Yi Nan impresses the ShenYuan Group and rises to the top of their recruitment process. Despite Xu Hao Yu's attempts to undermine him, Yi Nan catches the attention of Xu's girlfriend, Liang Ding Fei. Little does he know, his hiring was a mistake made by President Jin, who has a plan to force him out of the company.

Recommendation: One Boat, One World similar to Happiness (2008)
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One Boat, One World(海洋之城)

2021China
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAquaphobiaClumsy Female LeadFirst LoveIllnessMental IllnessSeaside SettingShip SettingTour Guide Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

On a cruise ship, there is a bustling community of more than 6,000 passengers and crew members. Chief Officer Ding Kai crosses paths with tour guide Tian Yue, and they embark on a journey that presents both professional and personal obstacles.

Recommendation: The Secret Life of My Secretary similar to Happiness (2008)
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The Secret Life of My Secretary(초면에 사랑합니다)

2019South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceSecondary CoupleBoss-Employee RelationshipDisabilityDouble IdentityEccentric Male LeadProsopagnosiaRich Male LeadSecret CrushSmart Male Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Rich Woman-Poor Man, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Absolute Boyfriend similar to Happiness (2008)
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Absolute Boyfriend(絕對達令)

2012Taiwan
ComedyDramaForbidden LoveRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAdapted From A MangaEmotionally Strong Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstPoor Female LeadRobotSci-FiSpecial AbilityUnlucky Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Forbidden Love, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Guan Xiao Fei is an unlucky girl when it comes to relationships. After being given a business card by a peculiar salesman, she decides to try out a website that sells "love figures" - androids designed for romantic purposes. Without fully grasping the consequences, she signs up for a 3-day free trial with a perfectly crafted male robot named Wan Nai Te. As she grows fond of Wan Nai Te, she faces the dilemma of either paying a large sum of money or returning the robot after the trial period. Meanwhile, her best friend harbors secret feelings for her, leading to unexpected adventures for the duo.

Recommendation: Koi wa Deep ni similar to Happiness (2008)
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Koi wa Deep ni(恋はDeepに)

2021Japan
ComedyDramaForbidden LoveNice Female LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleAge GapCharacter DevelopmentCold Male LeadEnemies To LoversFantasyHidden IdentityOpposites AttractSupernatural

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Forbidden Love, Nice Female Lead, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Nagisa Mio, a researcher specializing in marine studies at Shibaura University, has a strong passion for the ocean but keeps her personal history a mystery

Recommendation: She Is Beautiful similar to Happiness (2008)
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She Is Beautiful(她很漂亮)

2018China
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingBrother-Sister RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRich Male LeadRivalry

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Zhang Xiao Na is a dedicated employee at a digital production firm. She recently earned a promotion to head of the content department at the age of thirty and is viewed as a crucial member of the team. Xiao Na's strong work ethic stems from her facial birthmark, which has held her back in various aspects of her life, particularly in romance. Concerned about her lack of love life due to her work focus and the challenges posed by her birthmark, her brother, Lu Xiao Wei, enrolls her in a matchmaking service. It is at a singles event that she meets Chang Qing, who has just returned from the US and has been hired as a technical director at Xiao Na's company. Although they initially clash, Chang Qing and Zhang Xiao Na eventually find that they work well together and complement each other.

Recommendation: Office Girls similar to Happiness (2008)
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Office Girls(小資女孩向前衝)

2011Taiwan
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingBoss-Employee RelationshipChasing A DreamLove Hate RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstMother-Daughter RelationshipOffice SettingRags To RichesRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Qin Zi Qi, an MBA graduate, is expected to take over Jingshi Department Store in the future. However, his father doubts his managerial abilities and decides to train him by making him work as a junior employee for a year. Qin is required to support himself with his own salary without revealing his true identity, or else he will lose his right to inherit the business. Thanks to Shen Xing Reng's office survival manual, Qin manages to survive the year. Shen, a marketing specialist at Jingshi, has just saved $1,000,000 for a house down payment through hard work. Together, Shen and Qin achieve the seemingly impossible task of standing out at the lowest level of the office hierarchy.

Recommendation: Xiao Ju's Spring similar to Happiness (2008)
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Xiao Ju's Spring(小菊的春天)

2011China
ComedyDramaRomanceSecondary CoupleFamily

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Xiao Ju, a cheerful and hardworking young woman, decides to leave her hometown to get married and move to the city. However, upon arriving at her fianc 's house, she is shocked to learn that he has passed away. Despite facing numerous challenges, Xiao Ju perseveres and eventually finds work to support herself. She lands a job at a company where the CEO is known for being cold and distant. Through her kindness and positive attitude, Xiao Ju is able to warm the CEO's heart. While Xiao Ju's main goal is to earn money for her family, complications arise when her late fianc 's nephew develops feelings for her.

Recommendation: 0.5 Diors similar to Happiness (2008)
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0.5 Diors(屌丝日记)

2014China
ComedyRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingFashion Industry

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

This series follows the story of an ordinary man in contemporary society who faces challenges and setbacks. You Dong Dong, a fashion designer, experiences a breakup with his girlfriend, Lin Luo Fei, due to a misunderstanding. Feeling down, You Dong Dong decides to join his ex-girlfriend's company. However, he unintentionally offends his colleague, George, which leads to conflicts and a demotion. Eventually, You Dong Dong resigns after an incident involving a male model. To clear up a misunderstanding at a bar, You Dong Dong's friend, Zhang Yang, supports him in returning to work. Zhang Yang even organizes a bikini party and a pajama party to celebrate You Dong Dong's comeback. Despite various obstacles, You Dong Dong manages to reconcile with Lin Luo Fei and they happily reunite.

Recommendation: A Herbalist Affair similar to Happiness (2008)
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A Herbalist Affair(情牽百子櫃)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceLife

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Hidden Treasures (2004) similar to Happiness (2008)
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Hidden Treasures (2004)(翻新大少)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceLife

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018) similar to Happiness (2008)
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Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018)(宮本から君へ)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceAdapted From A Manga

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Office Watch similar to Happiness (2008)
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Office Watch(오피스워치)

2017South Korea
ComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingMiniseriesOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 26% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brand similar to Happiness (2008)
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Brand(ブランド)

2000Japan
BusinessDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAge GapAge GapArranged RelationshipBoss-Employee RelationshipFashion IndustryOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 26% similarity match.

Miki Imai stars as Midori, a successful executive in the fashion industry who is starting to question if there is more to life than just her career. Her colleague and former flame, Eisaku Yoshida, suggests that she needs to settle down and start a family, but Midori believes that her search for meaning goes much deeper than that. As she ponders the purpose of her existence, Midori crosses paths with Koichiro, the heir to a renowned tea ceremony dynasty, who has always known his place in the world. Despite his family's expectations, Koichiro decides to pursue a career in the fashion industry, where he falls for an older woman. This unexpected romance leads him on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of different career paths.

Recommendation: Les Interprètes similar to Happiness (2008)
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Les Interprètes(翻译官)

2016China
DramaRomanceSecret RelationshipWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationBilingual Female LeadControlling ParentIllnessSecond Chance RomanceTerminal Illness

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Drama, Romance, Secret Relationship, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Qiao Fei, a French graduate student with dreams of becoming a well-known interpreter, continues her studies in Paris. By chance, she meets Cheng Jia Yang, an experienced interpreter, at a university. Although their mentorship begins with difficulties, Qiao Fei impresses him by overcoming challenges, leading to a romantic connection between them. However, their relationship faces unexpected obstacles when Qiao Fei tries to avoid her ex-boyfriend Gao Jia Ming, who is Cheng Jia Yang's brother. Both Gao Jia Ming and Qiao Fei have hidden struggles despite appearing perfect on the surface. With past romantic scars, they proceed cautiously as they confront challenges in their blossoming romance. Will their enduring love triumph over the difficulties they face?

Recommendation: Go Fighting (2023) similar to Happiness (2008)
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Go Fighting (2023)(機智職場生活)

2023Taiwan
ComedyRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingOffice SettingWeb Series

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sweet Life (2021) similar to Happiness (2008)
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Sweet Life (2021)(甜蜜)

2021China
BusinessDramaRomanceWorkplace SettingFamilyStrong Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Drama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Tian Mi once lived a luxurious and happy life as a spoiled young woman, until her husband, Liu De'en, passed away suddenly, leaving her with a significant amount of debt. Her life took a drastic turn for the worse overnight. With the help of Chang Sheng, a private banker, Tian Mi found the courage to start the journey towards paying off her debts. Through hard work over the years, Tian Mi became financially independent and skilled in managing her finances. Together, Tian Mi and Chang Sheng established a company specializing in wealth management, where their mutual support and encouragement eventually led to the blossoming of love between the two kind-hearted individuals.

Recommendation: Shuke and Peach Blossom similar to Happiness (2008)
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Shuke and Peach Blossom(舒克与桃花)

2021China
ComedyDramaRich Female LeadRomanceFake To Real LoversMarriage Of Convenience

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Rich Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Love Actually similar to Happiness (2008)
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Love Actually(人间至味是清欢)

2017China
BusinessDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingBoss-Employee RelationshipFamily RelationshipGenius Male LeadLifeLove TriangleTime Skip

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ding Ren Jian, a man who is married and has a child, experiences a sudden job loss. He then begins working for Zhai Zhi Wei, a young IT prodigy. Zhai Zhi Wei becomes interested in An Qing Huan, an older woman employed at his father's restaurant chain. Initially meeting with conflict, Ding Ren Jian and An Qing Huan quickly form a close friendship. As Ding Ren Jian faces the loss of his wife and his life falls apart, An Qing Huan offers support, strengthening their bond.

Recommendation: Muchaburi!: Watashi ga Shachou ni Naru nante similar to Happiness (2008)
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Muchaburi!: Watashi ga Shachou ni Naru nante(ムチャブリ! わたしが社長になるなんて)

2022Japan
BusinessDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingBoss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleMiniseriesOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadSecretary Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Takanashi Hinako, a 30-year-old woman working as a secretary at Relation Gate for 8 years, is often given challenging tasks by the company's dynamic president. This has kept her single for the last 6 years and occupied her time, leaving her little opportunity to plan for the future. Unexpectedly, the president assigns her a daunting new challenge - to become the president of the company's subsidiary. (News Yahoo)

Recommendation: Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek similar to Happiness (2008)
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Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek(광고천재 이태백)

2013South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace SettingAdvertising IndustryArtBusiness IndustryMarketing IndustryMelodramaUnderdog

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

In the role of the talented Art Director Lee Tae-baek, Jin Gu will depict the journey of a so-called ‘loser’ without any qualifications who rises to the pinnacle of the industry. Park Ha-sun will take on the character of Baek Ji-yoon, an intern copywriter at Geumsan Ad, a leading firm in the advertising sector. As a dedicated and sincere individual, she will play a central role in the narrative and serve as Jin Gu's love interest. Han Chae-young will portray Go Ah-ri, the Account Executive at Geumsan Ad, who appears to be a stylish and captivating figure of success, but internally, she is a pragmatic realist who has sacrificed her past and romantic connections in pursuit of her aspirations. A producer of the series remarked, “The term ‘Genius’ in the title refers not to innate talent, but to the dedication towards one's work that transforms individuals into the ‘Genius’ of their craft. Our intention is to create a story that illustrates the pursuit of dreams, the challenges faced, and a message of encouragement to our viewers as they strive for their own goals.”

Recommendation: New Normal Zine similar to Happiness (2008)
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New Normal Zine(뉴노멀진)

2022South Korea
DramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingEditor Female LeadLGBTQ+

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Cha Ji Min is an unmarried woman who embraces a slower pace of life. Previously employed as a local news journalist at a magazine focusing on current events, Cha Ji Min found herself without a job when the magazine folded. She then transitioned to the role of editor at the digital publication "New Normal Zine," which falls under the same corporate umbrella. Her new superior at the magazine is Chief Editor Song Ro Ji, with whom Cha Ji Min shares a history, having both joined the parent company in the same year. Song Ro Ji, a dedicated workaholic, contrasts starkly with Cha Ji Min in terms of work ethic. As she navigates this new environment, Cha Ji Min endeavors to adapt and thrive in her new role.

Recommendation: Divorce Lawyer in Love similar to Happiness (2008)
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Divorce Lawyer in Love(이혼변호사는 연애 중)

2015South Korea
ComedyRomanceSassy Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingCold Female LeadEnemies To LoversFormer Lawyer Female LeadIndependent Female LeadLawLawyer Male Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Go Cheok Hee and So Jeong Woo previously collaborated at a law firm, where she served as a divorce attorney and he held the position of her office manager. She often regarded him as beneath her, while he frequently annoyed her by highlighting her errors and referring to her as "Chucky" when she wasn't around. However, Cheok Hee's fierce ambition and relentless pursuit of victory for her clients led to unethical actions that ultimately resulted in the suspension of her license. In the meantime, Jeong Woo pursued his studies and earned his law degree. Years later, they find themselves reunited at a different law firm, but the dynamics have shifted: he is now the divorce attorney, and she works as the office manager. Jeong Woo takes great satisfaction in enacting his small revenge.

Recommendation: Here Comes Love similar to Happiness (2008)
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Here Comes Love(사랑이 오네요)

2016South Korea
DramaNice Female LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleWorkplace SettingFamilyFamily SecretMelodramaNice Male LeadOld MaidRich Male Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Drama, Nice Female Lead, Romance, Secondary Couple, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

A familial tale centered around a woman wounded by romance, who seeks minor joys and comes to understand the value of family.

Recommendation: To Be With You similar to Happiness (2008)
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To Be With You(我要和你在一起)

2019China
BoxingDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingBoss-Employee RelationshipFriends To LoversFriendshipIdentical Twin Female LeadLove TriangleRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Boxing, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

While on her way back home from studying overseas, Lin Mei Ya encounters Ou Yang due to a mix-up. Planning to marry upon her arrival, she is shocked by her boyfriend's sudden betrayal. Overcoming heartbreak, she lands a job at Ou Yang's firm and their bond evolves from friendship to a source of support during tough times.

Recommendation: Baby-faced Beauty similar to Happiness (2008)
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Baby-faced Beauty(동안미녀)

2011South Korea
BusinessComedyRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingClingy Male LeadFashion Designer Female LeadFashion IndustryHidden IdentityMale Chases Female FirstOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

This drama follows the journey of 34-year-old Lee So Young, who possesses a youthful appearance, as she strives to become a fashion designer while facing challenges such as her limited education with only a high school diploma and a poor credit score. Choi Jin Wook, the heir to a well-known Jokbal restaurant that generates millions in revenue each year, chooses to defy his father and move out of his parents' home. He begins working at a different company to pursue his aspirations. Reluctantly, Choi Jin Wook takes on a role in the fashion department. With his charming personality, he manages to navigate his new environment and eventually crosses paths with Lee So Young.

Recommendation: Fool In Love With You 2 similar to Happiness (2008)
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Fool In Love With You 2(我叫郝聰明之笨蛋愛上兩個你)

2016China
ComedyRomanceSassy Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingDissociative Identity DisorderEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipMental IllnessOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Li Zong De Luo Pao Jiao Qi Bu Hao Zhui similar to Happiness (2008)
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Li Zong De Luo Pao Jiao Qi Bu Hao Zhui(厉总的落跑娇妻不好追)

2023China
ComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingDysfunctional MarriageFilmed VerticallyHidden IdentityOffice SettingShort Length SeriesSlow RomanceWeb Series

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

As a result of an incident, Ling Qiu Yun and Li Yan gained fame as a couple back in 2019. Following their wedding, Ling Qiu Yun promptly left for overseas studies and lost contact with Li Yan. Upon returning to China two years later, Ling Qiu Yun sought to dissolve their unconventional marriage.

Recommendation: Dynamite Kiss similar to Happiness (2008)
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Dynamite Kiss(키스는 괜히 해서!)

2025South Korea
ComedyRomanceSecondary CoupleWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingChairman-Chairwoman Supporting CharacterConglomerateLong Time FriendsMisunderstandingOffice SettingSingle Female LeadWorkplace Politics

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Romance, Secondary Couple, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kong Ji Hyeok serves as the head of the Mother TF team at a company specializing in baby products. He is perceptive, composed, and approaches his work with enthusiasm. One day, a colleague named Ko Da Rim unexpectedly kisses him, putting him in a challenging situation since she is married. On the other hand, Ko Da Rim is single and needs employment to make ends meet. She secures a temporary position at the same baby products company where Kong Ji Hyeok is employed, fabricating a story about her personal life by claiming to be married with a child to land the job. Now working alongside Kong Ji Hyeok on the Mother TF team, her primary goal is to attain a permanent position, but she starts developing feelings for him.

Recommendation: Basketball similar to Happiness (2008)
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Basketball(빠스껫 볼 )

2013South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveRich Female LeadRich Woman-Poor ManRomanceBasketballFamous Male LeadHistoricalHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial RuleMelodramaSports

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Rich Female Lead, Rich Woman-Poor Man, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The drama series takes place during the chaotic time between Japan's colonial rule and the split of Korea into North and South. Kang San hails from a disadvantaged background and fights to escape his impoverished circumstances. Through his passion for basketball, he achieves success and crosses paths with a girl from a wealthy family. He aspires for their romance to transcend the differences in their social classes.

Recommendation: Perfect Crime similar to Happiness (2008)
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Perfect Crime(パーフェクトクライム)

2019Japan
DramaNice Female LeadRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingDubious ConsentInfidelityMiniseriesOffice SettingRevengeSexual ContentUnrequited Love

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Drama, Nice Female Lead, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kaori is employed as a design coordinator at a company that specializes in housing. She has been engaged in a clandestine romance with her supervisor Fuyuki, who is married, for an extended period of time. Despite Kaori's uncertainty about a future with Fuyuki, she remains devoted to him and maintains their relationship. One day, Haruto, a young and attractive interior designer from New York who has recently joined the company, catches them in a compromising situation. As a result, Kaori and Haruto are paired together on a design project. As Kaori gets to know Haruto better, her destiny starts to take a new turn.

Recommendation: Kake kara Hajimaru Sayonara no Koi similar to Happiness (2008)
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Kake kara Hajimaru Sayonara no Koi(賭けからはじまるサヨナラの恋)

2023Japan
ComedyNice Female LeadRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAdapted From A MangaCo-workers' RelationshipInner MonologueMiniseriesNice Male LeadSecret CrushWeb Series

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Nice Female Lead, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recognized for her strict efficiency, Yoshinaga Nao is often referred to as the company's formidable Iron Lady. One day, she accidentally overheard her colleagues making a wager with Satomura, challenging him to win Nao's affections. Little did they know, Nao has been harboring a secret crush on Satomura all along. This bet could potentially be her greatest opportunity yet! (MangaUpdates)

Recommendation: Duet (2024) similar to Happiness (2008)
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Duet (2024)(듀엣)

2024South Korea
ComedyRomanceSecret RelationshipWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingFilmed VerticallyManager Supporting CharacterNice Male LeadOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Romance, Secret Relationship, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Fresh recruit Su Gyeong finds herself falling for Hun, a colleague she encountered on her very first day at work. Can they navigate through the challenges posed by their manager and find a way to be together? (Shortime App)

Recommendation: I Believe in Love similar to Happiness (2008)
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I Believe in Love(사랑을 믿어요)

2011South Korea
ComedyDramaForbidden LoveRomanceSecret RelationshipBig FamilyEntertainment IndustryFamily RelationshipMother-Son RelationshipMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsRecord Producer Male Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Forbidden Love, Romance, and Secret Relationship themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative of Vice-Principal Kim and his spouse, along with the challenges and hardships they encounter in their quest to build a loving and joyful family.

Recommendation: Ossan's Love: In the Sky similar to Happiness (2008)
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Ossan's Love: In the Sky(おっさんずラブ : in the sky-)

2019Japan
ComedyDramaRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAge GapAge GapAirhead Male LeadAirport SettingAlternate UniverseGay LeadLGBTQ+Love Triangle

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Haruta, a 35-year-old man who is currently single, decides to make a career change and starts working as a CA at Tenku Peach Airlines. Despite his clumsiness, he receives support from the esteemed Captain Kurosawa. One day, he stumbles upon sketches of himself in a locker, leading him to uncover the Captain's hidden feelings for him. Additionally, the co-pilot and a mechanic, who resides nearby, also express their affection towards him.

Recommendation: First Love (2016) similar to Happiness (2008)
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First Love (2016)(柠檬初上)

2016China
ComedyDramaRomanceSecondary CoupleFamilyFriendshipLife

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 24% 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: The Brightest of Us similar to Happiness (2008)
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The Brightest of Us(最灿烂的我们)

2023China
BusinessComedyRomanceWorkplace SettingCold Male LeadFashion IndustrySmart Female Lead

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

A story unfolds in an old-fashioned media corporation facing challenges, with a focus on a woman passionate about fashion who crosses paths with the strict editor-in-chief. (Dramapanda)

Recommendation: Haru: Sogo Shosha no Onna similar to Happiness (2008)
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Haru: Sogo Shosha no Onna(ハル〜総合商社の女〜)

2019Japan
BusinessComedyRomanceSecret RelationshipBoss-Employee RelationshipEx Comes BackMiniseries

Like Happiness (2008), this drama also features Business, Comedy, Romance, and Secret Relationship themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kaibara Haru, a single mother, was actively involved in the American business community before being recruited by the CEO of Itsuki Trading, a prominent Japanese general trading company. Upon her return to Japan, she assumed the role of assistant manager in the esteemed Corporate Planning Department, only to discover that her immediate superior was her ex-husband from a decade ago. Haru faces various challenges within the vast departments and affiliate companies of Itsuki Trading, tackling issues ranging from ramen to rockets. Despite the conservative atmosphere fostered by a resistant deputy CEO, she remains determined to find enjoyment in her work and takes unconventional approaches to her tasks.