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Happy Home(가화만사성)

2016South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipDramaInfidelityLove TriangleMelodramaMulti-GenerationalMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceSoap OperaTearjerkerTerminal Illness

At the center of Chinatown, a new complex rises, featuring Bong Sam Bong's renowned Chinese eatery, "Gahwamansasung." Unfortunately, the grand opening signifies the start of his troubles. Despite his tireless ascent from humble beginnings to becoming a restaurant owner, his life takes a challenging turn. All of his previously married children end up divorced, and now his wife is pursuing the same fate. Amid this chaos, the series explores the captivating lives of the Bong family, who run the largest Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. As they face a series of challenges, they work through misunderstandings and ongoing family disagreements. Yet, despite their disputes, their connection remains strong, as they gather around the dinner table for cherished family meals filled with warmth and joy.

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Recommendation: Love Returns similar to Happy Home
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Love Returns(미워도 사랑해)

2017South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaMulti-GenerationalMultiple CouplesRomanceSoap OperaCharacter DevelopmentFamilyMother-Daughter RelationshipOrgan Transplantation

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Multi-Generational, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 41% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around a woman who, after enduring a chaotic existence, finds herself stripped of everything. As she begins her journey anew from the ground up, her life unexpectedly flourishes. What truly unites us is not our blood ties or legal bonds, but the love and care we share with one another. (KBS World)

Recommendation: My Man's Woman similar to Happy Home
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My Man's Woman(내 남자의 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaInfidelityLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaAntiheroine Female LeadLife

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 40% similarity match.

A woman is involved in a romantic relationship with a man who is already married. Her name is Lee Hwa Young, and she experiences no remorse for taking her friend's spouse.

Recommendation: I'm Sorry Kang Nam Goo similar to Happy Home
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I'm Sorry Kang Nam Goo(아임 쏘리 강남구)

2016South Korea
DramaInfidelityMelodramaMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceAmnesiaDivorced Female LeadFamily

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Melodrama, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A deadly yet pure love tale about a man who relentlessly chased success for the sake of his family, and a woman who lost everything after discovering her husband's wealthy parents.

Recommendation: My Son-In-Law's Woman similar to Happy Home
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My Son-In-Law's Woman(내 사위의 여자)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceSoap OperaFamilyNice Female LeadPossessive Male Lead

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

Lee Jin Sook is a speaker focused on family well-being, but her life has been marked by sorrow. Years prior, her mother-in-law expelled her from their home, resulting in her being separated from her infant daughter. After remarrying, she faced further tragedy when her second husband passed away five years later, yet she lovingly raised her two young stepdaughters as if they were her own. Initially, she opposed her youngest stepdaughter Oh Yeong Chae's desire to marry Kim Hyeon Tae, a novice boxer and orphan, but ultimately she conceded. Following Yeong Chae's tragic death from a hit-and-run accident shortly after giving birth to a son, Jin Sook harbored resentment and blame toward her son-in-law. In the aftermath, Hyeon Tae and his child moved in with Jin Sook, treating her with maternal affection. Observing Hyeon Tae's dedication to his son shifted her perception, leading her to embrace him as if he were her own. Eventually, Hyeon Tae fell for a woman named Park Soo Kyeong. Jin Sook, dissatisfied with Soo Kyeong, later discovers that Soo Kyeong is her biological daughter. Although she longs to reconnect with her, she faces a moral quandary since Soo Kyeong harbors animosity towards her birth mother for abandoning her. Hyeon Tae eventually marries Soo Kyeong, which brings about further tensions.

Recommendation: Neko similar to Happy Home
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Neko()

2020Japan
DramaMelodramaNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceTearjerkerTerminal IllnessBrain TumorCalm Male LeadCatEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifeMiniseriesUnemployed Male Lead

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Nice Male Lead, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, Tearjerker, and Terminal Illness themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Exhibition of Fireworks similar to Happy Home
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Exhibition of Fireworks(불꽃놀이)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceCharacter DevelopmentUnrequited Love

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Shin Na Ra, a nearly thirty-year-old woman, eagerly awaits the return of her boyfriend, who has been away on a business trip for seven years. During their dinner together, he reveals that he has not only been unfaithful but has also developed feelings for another woman. Consequently, their relationship comes to an end. To cope with her heartbreak, Na Ra consumes a significant amount of alcohol and accidentally drops the ring her former boyfriend gifted her into the cup of a stranger. This stranger, In Jae, unknowingly consumes the drink containing the ring, leading both of them to end up in the hospital. To make ends meet, Na Ra pretends to be her 20-year-old sister to get a job as a cosmetic clerk at the store of Mi Rae, the woman her ex-boyfriend has fallen for. Coincidentally, In Jae also finds himself at the same shop. Thus begins their unexpected journey of romance, as In Jae is also infatuated with Mi Rae.

Recommendation: Happy Sisters similar to Happy Home
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Happy Sisters(해피 시스터즈)

2017South Korea
InfidelityMelodramaMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceMarriage Of ConvenienceRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Infidelity, Melodrama, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoon Ye Eun, who has been married for seven years, enjoys a successful business with her husband, and they are relocating to a new residence. However, she soon discovers that he has been unfaithful. Meanwhile, her sister, Yoon Sang Eun, is struggling with financial troubles and operates a piano school. Through a matchmaking service, she encounters a potential partner and contemplates the idea of a contractual marriage as a means to settle her debts. (SBS International)

Recommendation: Two Wives (2009) similar to Happy Home
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Two Wives (2009)(두 아내)

2009South Korea
DramaInfidelityLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAmnesiaFamily Relationship

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Han Ji Sook is a single parent who becomes romantically involved with a man who is already married. This man, Kang Chul Soo, has a family with his spouse, Yoon Young Hee. When Young Hee discovers Chul Soo's affair, she begins to emotionally withdraw from him. Ultimately, they end their marriage, allowing Chul Soo to embark on a new journey with Ji Sook. However, fate takes a turn when Chul Soo gets into a car accident, resulting in the loss of all memories related to Ji Sook. Consequently, Young Hee must act as if she and Chul Soo are still together.

Recommendation: Tropical Nights in December similar to Happy Home
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Tropical Nights in December(12월의 열대야)

2004South Korea
DramaInfidelityMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceComedySad Romance

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

December Fever narrates the perilous romance between a married woman and a man on the brink of death. The plot features a woman who finds herself drawn to another man, along with the young suitor attempting to win her over, and the individuals pursuing them. The story explores themes of hypocrisy and double standards, highlighting those who make sacrifices for their families. Additionally, it delves into the relationship between a father and his ailing son, as well as the tensions involving their mothers-in-law. With its engaging and comedic characters, the narrative reflects the nuances of everyday life. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Bad Girlfriend similar to Happy Home
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Bad Girlfriend(배드걸프렌드)

2022South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipDramaInfidelityLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceLong Time FriendsShort Length SeriesTeam Leader Male LeadWeb SeriesWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Ji Soo, an advertising planner dedicated to finding love with someone she truly cares for, takes pride in her professional skills at the company where she works. She is romantically involved with Tae Oh, her boss, as well as Ji Ho, a hardworking and upbeat young man. However, when Ji Ho starts working at Ji Soo's company, her seemingly perfect life starts to unravel. Can Ji Soo navigate these challenges and sustain her two romantic relationships?

Recommendation: Autumn Shower similar to Happy Home
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Autumn Shower(가을 소나기)

2005South Korea
DramaInfidelityLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFall-Autumn SettingFriendshipSismance

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a man named Choi Yoon Jae, who becomes involved in a car crash that leaves his wife, Gyoo Eun, hospitalized and in a coma. Gyoo Eun's closest friend, Park Yeon Seo, harbors secret feelings for Yoon Jae. During Gyoo Eun's unconscious state, her husband and her best friend embark on a romantic relationship. Will Gyoo Eun regain consciousness? If she does, what consequences will follow? (AsianDB)

Recommendation: Loving You a Thousand Times similar to Happy Home
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Loving You a Thousand Times(천만번 사랑해)

2009South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSoap Opera

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 31% similarity match.

Baek Sae Hoon and his spouse, Lee Sun Young, are fervently attempting to have a child but face repeated failures. Sae Hoon's mother approaches Sun Young, suggesting that she explore surrogacy as a means to conceive without informing Sae Hoon. Enter Go Eun Nim, who becomes their surrogate, expecting their baby. However, the situation becomes more complex when she unexpectedly develops feelings for Sae Hoon's younger brother, Kang Ho.

Recommendation: Tender Hearts similar to Happy Home
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Tender Hearts(우리가 남인가요)

2001South Korea
DramaMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomance

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the romantic relationship between Yoon Ju, a woman aged 32, and Dong Guk, a man aged 27. Despite facing disapproval from their families due to the 5-year age gap, a bigger issue arises regarding the possibility of Yoon Ju being Dong Guk's biological half-sister.

Recommendation: My Rosy Life similar to Happy Home
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My Rosy Life(장밋빛 인생)

2005South Korea
InfidelityMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomance

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Infidelity, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Maeng Sun Yi dedicated her childhood and adolescence to caring for her father, who turned to heavy drinking after her mother left them when she was just 10, along with her two younger siblings. She even sacrificed her own education to work hard and pay for her siblings' schooling. Sun Yi is married to Ban Sung Moon, who is five years her junior, and they have two daughters together. Her life is filled with ongoing challenges, yet she perceives this as her version of "happiness." Eventually, her husband falls for a beautiful divorced woman and requests a divorce from Sun Yi. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Maeng Young Yi, has become a successful professional and is in a relationship with her first love, Lee Jung Do, who is now married to someone else and had ended their relationship in the past to focus on his career. Additionally, Sun Yi's younger brother, Chul Soo, achieves his doctorate in the United States and chooses to settle there, neglecting his duty to care for their father. To complicate matters further, Sun Yi receives a cancer diagnosis, which she views as akin to a death sentence. After discovering her illness, her husband begins to introspect and reveals to her the true essence of marital love.

Recommendation: I'm a Mother, Too similar to Happy Home
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I'm a Mother, Too(나도 엄마야)

2018South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipInfidelityMelodramaMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceBusinessFamilyMother-Daughter RelationshipMother-Son RelationshipPregnancyRich Man-Poor WomanSurrogacy

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Infidelity, Melodrama, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Ji-Young possesses a cheerful disposition. In light of challenging circumstances, she decides to become a surrogate mother. Her optimistic nature helps her navigate through difficulties as she strives to find joy.

Recommendation: Temptation of Wife similar to Happy Home
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Temptation of Wife(아내의 유혹)

2008South Korea
DramaInfidelityMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaTerminal IllnessDeathDisabilityFamily RelationshipIllnessMiscarriageNeurodevelopmental DisorderSexual Violence

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Melodrama, Romance, Soap Opera, and Terminal Illness themes with a 30% similarity match.

Aspiring to study in France, Goo Eun, who studied make-up at her university, becomes a victim one night after a drinking spree

Recommendation: Love and Fortune (2018) similar to Happy Home
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Love and Fortune (2018)(恋のツキ)

2018Japan
DramaInfidelityLove TriangleMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceAdapted From A MangaForbidden LoveLove At First SightSchool SettingSexual ContentStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Wako, a woman in her thirties, finds herself drawn to a high school student named Yumeaki, even though she is unhappy with her current relationship. This story is based on the manga "Koi no Tsuki" by Nitta Akira. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Crazy for You similar to Happy Home
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Crazy for You(사랑에 미치다)

2007South Korea
DramaMelodramaNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceTearjerkerAttempted Sexual AssaultCar AccidentEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimeLove SquareNice Female LeadWinter Setting

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Nice Male Lead, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 30% similarity match.

Suh Jin Young works as an aviation maintenance technician. Tragically, her fiancé, Jae Hoon, lost his life in a devastating car accident. Kim Chae Joon aspires to be an aviation maintenance technician, yet he faces bias due to his past as an ex-convict; he was responsible for someone’s death in a vehicular incident. Suh Jin Young offers him an opportunity to work alongside her, and they develop a romantic relationship. However, their love faces a significant challenge when they both realize that Chae Joon's victim was Suh Jin Young's fiancé, Jae Hoon.

Recommendation: Forecasting Love and Weather similar to Happy Home
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Forecasting Love and Weather(기상청 사람들: 사내연애 잔혹사 편)

2022South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipDramaMelodramaNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceCold Female LeadFast Paced RomanceMother-Daughter RelationshipReporter Female LeadSecret RelationshipSmart Male LeadTeamwork

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Drama, Melodrama, Nice Male Lead, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

A love story set in the National Weather Service office, filled with passion and unpredictability. Jin Ha Kyung is a meticulous and intelligent worker who keeps her personal and professional lives separate. Her reserved nature has left her isolated at work by choice. Lee Shi Woo, on the other hand, is a creative thinker with a high IQ, despite his clumsy appearance. His sole focus is the weather. Han Ki Joon, a charming and persuasive individual, eventually lands a job at the spokesperson's office after facing early career challenges. However, his fear of failure stems from a lifetime of academic success. Chae Yoo Jin, a weather reporter, initially dreams of exciting news coverage but ends up on the weather and lifestyle team. Despite her initial disappointment, she grows to appreciate her job.

Recommendation: Ojakgyo Brothers similar to Happy Home
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Ojakgyo Brothers(오작교 형제들)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceSoap OperaBig FamilyBrothers' RelationshipComedyContract RelationshipFamilyFarm SettingMultiple Mains

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 30% similarity match.

The tale revolves around a family consisting of four sons who reside on a farm close to Seoul along with their extended family. Hwang Tae Hee, the third son, works as a police officer and develops feelings for a young woman named Baek Ja Eun. Baek Ja Eun is an arrogant individual who places great value on her beauty and has a tendency to become angry very easily.

Recommendation: Golden Pouch similar to Happy Home
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Golden Pouch(황금주머니)

2016South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaMultiple CouplesRomanceBirth SecretFamilyFoodOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the series "Golden Pouch," Seok Hoon, a brilliant doctor and orphan, suffers memory loss following an accident on his wedding day. Upon regaining consciousness, he mistakenly believes that the actors hired to portray his parents during the ceremony are his actual family. As he forms a deep bond with this couple, he experiences the warmth of belonging to a two-parent household for the very first time. Eventually, they embrace him as their son. Seol Hwa, the family's second daughter, maintains her cheerful disposition despite life's challenges. One day, she encounters Seok Hoon, who is grappling with his amnesia. Will they be able to navigate the tangled threads of destiny and find love? This romantic comedy features a cantankerous doctor who leaves his medical career behind to pursue cooking while becoming involved with a determined woman. (MBC)

Recommendation: Gloria similar to Happy Home
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Gloria(글로리아)

2010South Korea
DramaMelodramaMultiple CouplesRomanceSoap OperaHardworking Female LeadMusicRich Man-Poor WomanRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 29% similarity match.

Gloria is a gripping narrative about individuals who are passionately committed to overcoming the hardships of their lives, particularly highlighting the story of Na Jin Jin, a nightclub singer who confronts the challenges of her profession to care for her older sister, Jin Joo, who has a mental disability. She draws immense strength and support from her devoted childhood friend, Ha Dong Ah, a small-time gangster with a kind heart. Additionally, Jin Jin encounters a potential romantic interest in Lee Kang Suk, the head of Double Sharp Entertainment, who grapples with his own struggles as the illegitimate child of a businessman.

Recommendation: Married But Available (2015) similar to Happy Home
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Married But Available (2015)(婚姻时差)

2015China
DramaInfidelityLove TriangleRomanceFamily

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In their marriage, Li Hai and Wu Ting have a strong bond. While Wu Ting looks after their daughter, Yingzi, in Canada for her schooling, Li Hai focuses on his career in China. However, Li Hai develops feelings for Zhao Xiaofei, a journalist. When Wu Ting discovers the affair, she quickly returns to China to try to salvage their relationship. Now, Li Hai is faced with a decision between these two women.

Recommendation: Boku no Ita Jikan similar to Happy Home
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Boku no Ita Jikan(僕のいた時間)

2014Japan
DramaMelodramaNice Male LeadRomanceTearjerkerTerminal IllnessDisabilityEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipIllnessLifeMother-Daughter RelationshipNeurological DisorderSmart Male Lead

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Nice Male Lead, Romance, Tearjerker, and Terminal Illness themes with a 29% similarity match.

Sawada Takuto, a typical college student, discovers he has been diagnosed with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's disease) and has limited time left. Rather than succumbing to sadness, Takuto chooses to embrace life to the fullest.

Recommendation: Near to You similar to Happy Home
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Near to You(당신 곁으로)

2003South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaFamily

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: To Be With You (2002) similar to Happy Home
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To Be With You (2002)(당신 옆이 좋아)

2002South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaFamily

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 29% similarity match.

This story revolves around three different households. The Han family consists of Mr. Han, his second wife, and four daughters. While two of the daughters are from his previous marriage, the younger two are from his current marriage. The Choi family is made up of Mr. and Mrs. Choi and their two sons. Lastly, the Lee family includes Mr. Lee and his two sons. (Koreanwiz.org)

Recommendation: Good for You similar to Happy Home
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Good for You(잘났어 정말)

2013South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaFamily

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 29% similarity match.

A woman who craves constant affection in an everlasting romance. She finds it impossible to endure a day without love. Even after experiencing heartbreak and betrayal repeatedly, she continues to fall for men. (MBC)

Recommendation: Save the Family similar to Happy Home
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Save the Family(가족을 지켜라)

2015South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaFamily

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 29% similarity match.

U Jin is a driven physician who has lost faith in genuine love following past disappointments. He perceives marriage merely as a commercial arrangement. Hae Su is employed as a sous-chef, and she aspires to marry the right partner and build a family. Before long, U Jin finds himself falling for her, leading to a struggle between his feelings and his ambitions.

Recommendation: Toshishita no Otoko similar to Happy Home
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Toshishita no Otoko(年下の男)

2003Japan
Love TriangleMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceCharacter Development

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yamaguchi Chikako, aged 30, desires love and marriage but struggles to find a suitable partner due to her age. Her younger brother Taku, 22, spends time with his friend Kengo and his girlfriend Asami. Kengo harbors feelings for Chikako, although she rejects him due to their age difference. Hanae, Chikako and Taku's mother, seeks love elsewhere as her husband Mitsuru fails to provide it. As Chikako and Taku become independent, Hanae feels lonely and unattractive. The story unfolds when Chikako meets Izaki Shun, a 43-year-old advertising executive, at the gym and immediately falls for him. Despite her proposal, Shun declines, leading to an unexpected encounter with Hanae at a bento shop. Intrigued by Hanae, Shun invites her to dinner, sparking a secret affair. Unbeknownst to each other, Chikako and Hanae are both involved with Shun, highlighting the complexities within the family. "Toshishita no Otoko" delves into the lives of older women searching for fulfillment and the family dynamics riddled with hidden truths. As secrets unravel, the narrative unfolds like the saying goes: "When it rains, it pours."

Recommendation: A Happy Woman similar to Happy Home
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A Happy Woman(행복한 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily Relationship

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Lee Ji Yeon possesses an inherently positive and cheerful demeanor and works as a jewelry accessory designer. She is wedded to Choi Joon Ho. Meanwhile, Kim Tae Seop, a detective known for his reserved nature, becomes deeply attached to Ji Yeon after falling for her. Ji Yeon finds herself in a dilemma involving two men.

Recommendation: April Kiss similar to Happy Home
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April Kiss(4월 키스)

2004South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFirst Love

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chae Won is an enchanting woman with a remarkable talent for the arts. She specialized in sculpture during her college years and now imparts her knowledge at her own art academy. One of her most treasured possessions is a pair of paddy birds that were a gift from her boyfriend during middle school. Whenever Chae Won gazes at the birds, she is reminded of her youthful romance. However, she struggles to determine whether her emotions for Jeong Woo, her current boyfriend from a middle-class background, stem from genuine affection or merely nostalgia. What is certain, though, is that she is presently involved with a man named Kang Jae Sup. Yet, when Jeong Woo unexpectedly reappears, both men find themselves caught in a complex love triangle.

Recommendation: Find Yourself similar to Happy Home
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Find Yourself(下一站是幸福)

2020China
Boss-Employee RelationshipDramaMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBusinessFirst LoveJealousyLifeMale Chases Female FirstNice Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanUncle-Niece Relationship

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Drama, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A romance blossoms between a successful professional woman and a younger man. He Fan Xing faces the threat of a takeover at her company and societal judgment on her relationship with Yuan Song, who is younger. As challenges pile up in both her career and personal life, she finds herself in a state of emotional turmoil. It is during this difficult period that Ye Lu Ming comes into her life. Ye Lu Ming, older and more experienced, offers guidance and becomes a point of contention between He Fan Xing and Yuan Song. He Fan Xing must navigate not only her feelings for both men but also the conflicting views on marriage and relationships. (ChineDrama.info)

Recommendation: Fantastic similar to Happy Home
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Fantastic(판타스틱)

2016South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceTerminal IllnessAbusive In-LawBromanceCharacter DevelopmentCheerful Male LeadComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadMedicalSecond Chance Romance

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Terminal Illness themes with a 29% similarity match.

So Hye, a passionate screenwriter, discovers that she has breast cancer just as she begins crafting a drama centered around the illness, with a prognosis of only five months to live. She resolves to seize the moment, pursue her dreams, and settle unresolved matters. However, her life takes an unforeseen turn when Hae Sung, a renowned actor and her first love, reenters her life. Although they initially clash, a romantic bond begins to form between them. Meanwhile, Joon Ki, her doctor and friend, also competes for her heart, showing empathy for her internal battles. As So Hye grapples with a challenging choice between the two, time is slipping away. How can she ensure she departs without any regrets?

Recommendation: Romance Is a Bonus Book similar to Happy Home
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Romance Is a Bonus Book(로맨스는 별책부록)

2019South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleMelodramaNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBusinessCohabitationComedyFriends To LoversSecret CrushSlow Burn RomanceSmart Male LeadSuccessful Male Lead

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Nice Male Lead, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

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Reunited Worlds(다시 만난 세계)

2017South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceComedyReincarnationSuperhuman StrengthSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

After twelve years since his fatal car accident, Sung Hae Sung miraculously reappears, looking exactly the same as he did before, without having aged at all. With the support of his friends and his first love, Jong Won, Hae Sung embarks on a journey to rectify the situation for his family and uncover the enigmas surrounding both his death and his return to life.

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Second Husband(두번째 남편)

2021South Korea
DramaInfidelityMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaAge GapFamily RelationshipOptimistic Female LeadRevengeWrongfully Accused

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 28% similarity match.

The story centers on Bong Seon Hwa and her family's involvement in a confectionery business. Despite a difficult upbringing, she overcomes challenges with her resilient and optimistic attitude. Seon Hwa, who grew up in the same neighborhood as Moon Sang Hyuk, had a deep connection with him. However, after experiencing a tragic loss of her family caused by uncontrollable greed, she vows to seek revenge amidst a complex mix of fate and love.

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Kimcheed Radish Cubes(깍두기)

2007South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipDramaMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceAge GapAge GapFamilyNice Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanRich Male Lead

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Drama, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Jang Sa Ya is a young woman who has spent her life in a remote temple situated in the countryside. When Park Jae Woo collapses in a nearby forest, she comes to his aid. He gives her a card, promising to help her if she ever travels to Seoul. As Sa Ya's curiosity about the outside world grows and she yearns to leave her "monk" existence, she persistently negotiates with her guardian at the monastery. Her guardian reveals that she has a father living in Seoul, which prompts her journey to find him. During her quest, she encounters several challenges, and as she searches for her father, Jae Woo starts to develop feelings for her.

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Cloud Stairs(구름계단)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaNice Male LeadRomanceNovel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadHidden IdentityPoor Male LeadRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Choi Jung Soo was abandoned in an orphanage by his father, who could no longer care for him after his wife left for another man. Although he had a promising future in the medical field, the tuition fees were beyond his means. In a state of hopelessness, he journeyed to the remote island where his father had been raised, hoping to find him there. He ended up spending seven years on the island, working under the mentorship of its sole physician, and became quite proficient in medicine. However, when he treated Yoon Jung Won, who was suffering from severe appendicitis, he was mistakenly recognized as a skilled doctor, complicating his life. Yoon Jung Won was the daughter of the proprietor of a prestigious hospital in Seoul, and as they began to develop feelings for one another, it became complicated by her engagement. Unable to resist his love for Jung Won, he started deceiving himself and those around him about his qualifications. The higher he climbed in his newfound status, the more devastating his fall became. The love he believed would provide him everything ultimately turned toxic. He lost everything except for the unwavering support of the woman who stood by him through it all. This story is inspired by the novel "Kumo no Kaidan" by Junichi Watanabe.

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Terms of Endearment (2004)(애정의 조건)

2004South Korea
DramaInfidelityMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaFamily RelationshipMultiple MainsPregnancySingle MotherSwindler Supporting Character

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 28% similarity match.

Kang Han Geol is the father of three daughters. The eldest, Keum Pa, is married to a lawyer, and they share a son, enjoying a life of happiness and comfort. However, her husband is unfaithful with a younger colleague. The youngest, Eun Pa, is a college student who is enthusiastic about romance. She breaks up with her first love, Yun Taek, and decides to move in with Jeon Seong Ki, a charming con artist known for his womanizing ways. After discovering she is pregnant, she eventually gains her parents' approval to marry him, but he fails to appear on their wedding day. Despite the challenges, Eun Pa is determined to work hard for her child's future, and a new romantic interest may soon come into her life as well.

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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLife

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

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Don't Hesitate(망설이지마)

2009South Korea
DramaNice Male LeadRomanceSoap OperaOrgan TransplantationRevenge

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 27% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of a woman who dedicated her life to the pursuit of love and a man who had never experienced or believed in it. Jang Soo Hyun was a woman who once thought that sacrificing herself for love was noble, even going so far as to donate her liver to save her first love, Choi Min Young. However, her faith in love was shattered when her closest friend, Oh Sun Ah, betrayed her by seducing Min Young. Following this betrayal, she grew disillusioned and chose to avoid romantic connections. That is until she encounters Han Tae Woo, a man who has fortified his heart to prevent further pain. In her, he discovers someone for whom he is willing to give up everything.

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Sun After the Rain(雨後驕陽)

2014Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBusiness IndustryHistorical

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A shoe manufacturer in Taiwan will be caught in a dramatic feud within the industry due to the affection of Mu Dan, a young woman who sells vegetables at the local market. The company's master shoemaker, Huang Zheng Yi, has two apprentices - his son Huang Rong Can and an adopted son Liu Mu Cheng, whom he treats equally. However, when both brothers fall in love with Mu Dan, their relationship shatters and has long-lasting effects on the industry. The show originally aired with 80 episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. It was later rebroadcast with 40 episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.

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Ripening Orange(橘子红了)

2002China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamilyHistorical

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Due to her inability to conceive, Da Ma has always been neglected by her spouse, Rong Yao Hua. Upon discovering his passionate affair with Yan Hong, a courtesan, she takes matters into her own hands by projecting her desires onto Xiu He, a humble farmer's daughter who reminds Da Ma of her own youth. Da Ma arranges for Xiu He to become a concubine in the Rong family, hoping she will bear a child for them. However, Yao Hua's cousin Yao Hui ends up marrying Xiu He instead and falls in love with her.

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Still Loving You(빛나라 은수)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceFamily RelationshipRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The story revolves around Oh Eun Soo and Kim Bit Na, a former teacher and her student, who reunite years later after marrying siblings Yoon Soo Ho and Yoon Soo Hyun. Their families blend even further when their parents remarry, making them stepsisters.

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Second Proposal(두번째 프러포즈)

2004South Korea
DramaInfidelityOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceDivorced Female LeadSecond Chance Romance

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jang Mi Young was a content mother of two and happily married until she discovered that her husband was unfaithful. This revelation led to their divorce, resulting in her ex-husband and his new wife receiving custody of the children. Mi Young now faces the challenge of starting anew and revitalizing her career after spending years as a homemaker. Luckily, she has the support of a charming younger friend, Nam KyungSoo, who feels compassion for her situation and is eager to assist her in regaining her independence.

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Drama Go Go Go(姐姐立正向前走)

2012China
DramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceActorEntertainment Industry

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Wang Ming Ming, a screenwriter, is currently working on a romantic drama. Upon a suggestion, she decides to cast a struggling actor named Yi Shen as the main male character. Yi Shen, aware that he is using Ming Ming to secure his role, begins to develop feelings for her as they spend more time together. To distract himself, he starts pursuing the female lead, Shen Pei Ni. Eventually, Yi Shen becomes successful and no longer relies on Ming Ming. However, before he could address the situation, Ming Ming discovers his true intentions and ends their relationship. Through this complex journey, Ming Ming gains self-assurance and ultimately finds happiness.

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The Immortal Promise(寒枝折不断)

2022China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaNice Male LeadRomanceHistoricalRevengeRoyaltyShort Length SeriesSpy Female LeadWeb Series

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Commander Zhang Xiao Mei of the Beiyi division, sibling of the pregnant Noble Consort, harbors a deep-seated grudge against Crown Prince Li Ye for framing and killing their father. When he captures Zhu Qing Zhu, a top spy for Li Ye, Zhang Xiao Mei seizes the chance to expose the prince's misdeeds. However, Li Ye pins the blame on Qing Zhu to evade punishment. Zhang Xiao Mei intervenes to save Qing Zhu from imminent death, feeling compassion for her despite being manipulated by Li Ye. As they grow closer, Zhang Xiao Mei and Qing Zhu discover their intertwined destinies and develop feelings for each other. But the crown prince resurfaces, unwilling to relinquish his power or let Qing Zhu find happiness with another man.

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Mirai Kara no Rabureta(未来からのラブレター)

2000Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipDramaInfidelityLove TriangleRomanceDoppelgangerExtramarital AffairHidden IdentityIdentity SwapMiniseriesMistress Female Lead

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Miki becomes romantically involved with her employer. However, memories of her first love from school, Kenta, resurface after a reunion with an old friend. Sadly, Kenta passed away in an accident a decade ago, leaving behind only a time capsule buried on the school grounds. Driven by nostalgia, Miki visits the site and is surprised to encounter a man who bears a striking resemblance to Kenta. Now torn between rekindled emotions for her past love's doppelganger and maintaining her affair with her boss, Miki faces a difficult decision.

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First Kiss(시작은 키스)

2018South Korea
DramaInfidelityLove TriangleNice Male LeadRomanceCharacter DevelopmentComedyFriendshipLifeLong-Term RelationshipShort Length Series

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Love Triangle, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The kiss that day changed everything. This narrative starts with an unexpected kiss that reveals the sentiments of four men and women saying their goodbyes. It unfolds as a complex, bittersweet romantic fantasy involving four individuals who unite to discover true love. This series acts as a continuation of Moment, the flagship digital drama series from Studio Lululala. The feelings that men and women typically experience during dates are portrayed in an innovative manner with engaging characters. One couple has grown weary of one another, while another pair has separated after causing each other pain. Four distinct young adults come together to navigate the intricate challenges of their romantic entanglements. One couple aspires to embark on a new love journey, while the other envisions a flawless farewell. Will they achieve the conclusions they desire? (JTBC)

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Ladies of Storm(폭풍의 여자)

2014South Korea
DramaInfidelityMelodramaRomanceSoap OperaFamily RelationshipFriends To EnemiesFriendshipRevengeRich Man-Poor WomanUnrequited Love

Like Happy Home, this drama also features Drama, Infidelity, Melodrama, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 26% similarity match.

Han Jung Im is a married woman with a teenage daughter who has recently relocated to Seoul from Jeju along with her husband, Moo Yeong, and their family. Despite the challenges posed by her in-laws, Jung Im strives to fulfill her roles as a wife and mother. In Seoul, she reconnects with her friend Do Hye Bin, who is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family. Hye Bin, also a mother to a teenage daughter, is married to Park Hyeon Seong, who is employed at her brother Do Jun Tae’s company. While Park Hyoen Wu has a passion for filmmaking rather than practicing law, he holds a deep affection for his older brother, Park Hyeon Seong. Han Jung Im's modest yet content life begins to unravel when Hye Bin unexpectedly arrives with shocking news.