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Happy Together 2009

Da Hui, a 19-year-old, grew up in challenging circumstances alongside his older brother Da En, who is 20 years old but has the intellectual capacity of a 10-year-old. After losing their parents, they have relied on their grandmother for support. Da Hui had a simple love with his childhood friend Lu Wei Wei, but their relationship ended due to fate, leaving them with regrets.

The show is characterized by its upbeat portrayal of the lives of its female protagonists, along with their relatives and companions.

The narrative follows the lives of Liu Su Zhen, Wang Guo Sheng, and Zhou Hong Wei, who were classmates during their middle school years in the early 1980s. Wang Guo Sheng and Zhou Hong Wei share a close friendship, but they both develop feelings for Liu Su Zhen. The plot unfolds with a sequence of events that occur after Liu Su Zhen unintentionally marries Wang Guo Sheng.

This year's drama resonated with Chinese audiences, focusing on themes such as housing prices, love, and marriage. The storyline revolved around a group of young individuals striving to achieve their dreams despite facing harsh realities. Ma Xiaodong, born in the 1980s, faced challenges after getting married and securing a bank loan to buy a house without informing his girlfriend, leading to a series of unfortunate events. Meanwhile, Liang Meili, a white-collar worker, struggled to sell an apartment to support her family amid financial difficulties. Through ups and downs, the characters navigated through work-related issues, personal differences, and parental expectations, all while seeking love, stability, and a place to call home. Ultimately, their perseverance and mutual support helped them overcome obstacles and find happiness in creating a warm and loving home.

Yao Yuan overcame numerous challenges to make a breakthrough in the online express delivery industry. His journey spans two decades of highs and lows, starting with working his parents' long-haul transport shifts post-high school graduation. While on these trips, he seizes an opportunity that leads to an encounter with Lu Xiao'ou, the daughter of Lu Zong, the head of an express mail service. Despite a failed business endeavor that causes him to exit, inadvertently shattering Lu Xiao'ou's romantic hopes, their paths continue to intersect. Lu Xiao'ou becomes a persistent reminder of his deepest desires and vulnerabilities. Supported by Tian Hui and facing off against Liu Yun Tian's challenges, Yao Yuan finds himself entangled in a conflict between traditional enterprises and online deliveries, ultimately becoming Lu Xiao'ou's adversary. Through applying lessons learned from Lu Zong, he rekindles his aspirations and reignites Lu Xiao'ou's passion.

A love story blossoming between two friends who have known each other since childhood.

The narrative follows Xu Bao De, a diligent coal miner who dedicated his life to supporting his four children

Yoo Min Soo is the firstborn of a hospital's chief executive officer. His spouse, Jang Mi Ryung, gave birth to a child outside of marriage but nurtures the child with deep maternal affection.

Single father Fang Yong Fu faces challenges raising his three children. His eldest daughter Tian Xin is a successful secretary for a conglomerate's CEO. However, their lives are disrupted when the CEO's son, Wang Shuo, misunderstands her relationship with his father. Tian Yi, the eldest son, works as an oncologist but is embarrassed by his modest family background. Meanwhile, the youngest son, Xiao Long, is unemployed and known for causing trouble. The family's chaotic dynamic is further complicated when Li Yue Yue, a girl from the countryside, unexpectedly shows up at their doorstep.

Duan Tianle, the inheritor of his family's wealth, tries to avoid an arranged marriage and escapes to the United States, only to face financial difficulties. During his time there, he encounters Zhong Kuan Kuan, a struggling chocolatier dealing with her father's gambling problem. After staying as a guest in her home, Duan Tianle is eventually compelled to go back to Shenzhen, but he later returns to America in pursuit of his true love, a wealthy woman he was originally supposed to meet. Despite being rejected due to his charming appearance, he forms a stronger connection with Zhong Kuan Kuan, who has now caught the eye of a new suitor. A twist of fate leads Kuan Kuan and her father to return to China for a fresh beginning. Will their relationship evolve into something more than friendship once they are back?

Taking place during a time of change, Li Chunsheng embodies the Chinese laborer who shows courage in the face of challenges and embraces the responsibility of looking after others. In the late 1990s, Li Chunsheng, an employee at Hongxing Coal Mine, earns national recognition as an exemplary worker. During a celebratory event, he encounters Bai Jie, a newcomer to the workforce. Despite objections from Bai Jie's mother, Ding Ruilan, Li Chunsheng is drawn to her from the moment they meet. Despite facing skepticism, Li Chunsheng remains steadfast in his love for Bai Jie. Tragically, Bai Jie passes away due to childbirth complications. Li Chunsheng strives to move forward, aligning his personal goals with the company's objectives, all while supporting his family.

When the former daughter-in-law encounters the new daughter-in-law, she realizes just how difficult her own married life has become.

This tale explores the humorous and intricate relationships within an office and a family, including rivalries, friendships, and romances. Wong Ka Lam vanishes to the United States, leaving her son and husband in Hong Kong. Tragically, her husband dies in a plane crash while searching for her, leading to her mother-in-law, Ng Han, taking custody of her son, Luk Chit. Eighteen years later, Wong Ka Lam returns to Hong Kong longing to reunite with her son. However, she faces strong opposition from her mother-in-law, who holds her responsible for her son's death and sees her as a bringer of misfortune. Determined to keep her grandson by her side, Ng Han does everything she can to keep Wong Ka Lam away from Luk Chit. Surprisingly, Luk Chit ends up befriending his estranged mother and even helps her secure a job at his advertising agency. As Wong Ka Lam navigates the challenges of office and family dynamics, she remains vigilant in watching over her son.

Mandy, a confident and ambitious woman, dreams of becoming a wedding planner for its straightforward job duties and lucrative salary. Despite being turned down by Sze-tim, a seasoned professional in the industry, Mandy persists in her pursuit. She impresses Sze-tim's younger brother, Sze-chai, and his wife, Phoebe, who hire her as a coordinator at their bridal wear company. Determined to make a mark in her career, Mandy's perspective shifts when she crosses paths with photographer Summer (Kevin Cheng). As they encounter various couples with unique love stories, Mandy and Summer witness the beauty and challenges of love. Despite their love for each other, their differing perspectives on life create tension. The couple must decide whether to prioritize their principles or their love for each other.

In the KWAN family, the older brother, KWAN KA ON (played by Michael Miu), works as an interior designer while his wife, SZE LONG KIU (Sonija Kwok), is a modern homemaker. They had always hoped for a peaceful family life, but when ON had to help his second brother, KWAN KA HONG (Oscar Leung), with his struggling business, their plans were disrupted. This led ON to pause his career ambitions and KIU to return to work. Meanwhile, their younger sister, KWAN KA LOK (Linda Chung), sought assistance from her supervisor, KO WAN JIM (Michael Tse), to avoid burdening her brother further, but their relationship took an inappropriate turn. LOK's boyfriend, TING KOON FUNG (Ron Ng), was upset by her actions and considered ending their relationship. The fourth brother, KWAN KA WING (Him Law), lives paycheck to paycheck and prefers spending his earnings rather than investing in a home, leading to turmoil within the KWAN family.

After her husband passed away, Sorina Fok, aged 54, sold all her assets in Los Angeles and moved back to her native Hong Kong. Her plan was to surprise her daughter, Jen, and granddaughter, Kris, by returning. Sorina ultimately chose to reside with Jen and Kris to ensure they could support each other.

Sung Jae, a man with a lovely wife and a teenage daughter, is experiencing a mid-life dilemma. Shin Woo is in need of a paternal figure after losing her father in her youth. When Sung Jae and Shin Woo cross paths, there is a spark. Will Sung Jae leave his wife for Shin Woo?

Aki's fiancé passes away just before their wedding, leaving her to care for the three children he had from a previous marriage. This narrative follows Aki and the children as they navigate the sudden formation of a new family, finding love and forming strong bonds. Together, the family of four works through their grief by addressing everyday challenges and embracing their life in the serene surroundings of Nasu Heights.

The drama narrates a tale of family, romance, companionship, and retaliation set in 20th century Shanghai. Following the demise of Huo Yuanjia, the northern and southern martial arts masters, Huo Yuanjia and Huang Feihong, along with heirs Zhai Feng and Yan Ying Yuan, sought to uncover the true perpetrator and clear their names. As their friends and loved ones turned against them, they faced betrayal and disgrace, biding their time for vengeance. Amidst adversity and the quiet anticipation of retribution, their characters underwent significant transformations. Whether lost in hardship or simmering with unspoken rage, their intertwined stories created a powerful narrative amidst the bustling Shanghai.

In 1992, Kang Su Min and her family relocated from Seoul to a countryside area due to her mother’s health issues. A decade later, she encountered her father's sister for the first time. Su Min learned that her aunt had once been a well-known actress but had been embroiled in a significant scandal with a younger actress named Jung Mi Ryung, which occurred 20 years prior. Now that Su Min has matured, she has returned to Seoul, fueled by her ambition to pursue a career in acting. There, she crosses paths with Han Eun Bi, the daughter of her aunt's rival. Both young women are determined to make their mark in the acting world. While Eun Bi gains traction in the entertainment scene with her mother’s support, Su Min must work tirelessly to achieve her dreams. As their rivalry intensifies, will they find themselves repeating the mistakes of the previous generation?

This drama explores themes of love, family, and the harsh realities of pursuing one's dreams. Each character embodies the spectrum of emotions—joy, frustration, and sorrow—as they navigate their everyday lives. Na Dan Poong serves as the leader of a marketing team, while Jang Hyun Woo works as a plastic surgeon and is a friend of Baek Ho. Sun Jae is attractive, intelligent, and consistently makes wise choices. He has a college girlfriend named Ji Young, but to advance his career, he decides to end their relationship and marry Bong Soo Ah, whose father owns Bonjour Foods.

Jang Sae Byuk is a young girl seeking a new purpose in her life following an eye cornea transplant performed by the doctor who cared for her after her accident. This doctor, Kim Na Young, tragically lost her life in a car crash while returning from Africa. After locating Na Young's family, Sae Byuk grows close to them, and over time, they begin to embrace her as one of their own. Meanwhile, KangHo Se and Kim Tae Poong, Na Young's twin brother, have harbored animosity towards each other since childhood. Tae Poong’s disdain for Ho Se largely stems from the fact that Ho Se's family is wealthy, while Tae Poong's father worked as Ho Se's father's driver and his mother served as the maid.

This drama focuses on Min Ja and Ae Ja's realization that the most precious asset in life is family. Actors Lee Duk Hwa and his daughter, actress Lee Ji Hyun, both star in this production. (DramaWiki)

A married couple decided to separate. Before their divorce, they had a dispute that led their five-year-old son to leave the home. Tragically, their child lost his life in a car accident. The overwhelming guilt stemming from their son’s death burdened the parents, ultimately resulting in their divorce. As time passed, the former spouses found themselves living next to each other as neighbors.

A dramatic narrative focusing on the lives of three women and their families. Jo Bok Hee faces a devastating setback when her accomplished daughter, Shin Dal Rae, receives a diagnosis for a terminal illness. Kang Shin Young experiences betrayal as her husband, Shin Muh Roo, maintains a relationship with his former love, Hwang Bo Mi. In the political arena, as he campaigns for a congressional seat, she decides to run against him.

A love story centered on a woman who is tricked into entering a phony divorce by her spouse, yet strives to fulfill her aspirations and find true love. (MBC)

A touching family story centered on the bond and affection between two sisters, set against the backdrop of a flour milling business during the 1960s and 1970s.

After her parents express their disapproval of her boyfriend, Seo Gyung chooses to run away with him to America. It is only after she becomes a mother that she gains insight into her parents’ perspectives and recognizes the significance of family. During her most challenging times, her family provided unwavering support. As she navigates a love triangle involving two admirers, she discovers her authentic self through love, bravery, and emotional recovery. (MBC)

They were a young couple deeply in love, so they decided to run away together. In no time, they discovered they were going to have their first baby. Unfortunately, as her due date approached, their relationship deteriorated. She eventually ended things when she caught him being unfaithful. She moved back in with her father and gave birth to a son, who tragically passed away shortly after. Feeling lost, she left for America with her father, cutting off all ties with her husband and friends. Many years later, she returned with a new fiancé, going by a different name and identity. She denied any knowledge of her past life until she reunited with her son, who she had believed to be dead. It was then that she learned the truth - her father had deceived her about her son's death, and her friends had lied about her husband's infidelity. Faced with these revelations, she struggled with the guilt of abandoning her child and the man she once loved. And what about her fiancé?

A mother's quest for joy led to the arrival of four children from three separate fathers. Raised in a fractured household, the siblings had to rely on themselves in times when their mother was unavailable. Affection and stability were always out of reach for them. When the oldest child was found to have a terminal disease, the family had to confront their personal struggles and initiate the journey towards overcoming their challenges.

Jiang Chen Bo was considered an underdog, lacking in style, charm, and financial stability, with no romantic partner or admiration from others. However, a sudden promotion turned his life around, making him the pillar of support for his father, a matchmaker for his boss and sister, and a source of financial security for his materialistic girlfriend. Unfortunately, his newfound success proved to be short-lived. His decision to quit his job led to his girlfriend leaving him, his father suffering a stroke, and his sister cutting ties with his former boss. Despite his best efforts to remedy the situation, his plans only seemed to backfire. Thankfully, his family was always there to help him through the challenging times.

Kong Yun Qing was raised in a privileged environment where he had all his desires fulfilled, leading to a lack of motivation. In contrast, Lin Xiao Ni had to work hard to obtain the things she required. After both were involved in a car accident and taken to the emergency room, Kong felt remorse for his initial dismissal of Lin and decided to secretly visit her workplace, Lin Bei's Boutique. Witnessing Lin and her family's infectious passion sparked an interest in Kong, who had previously been lacking direction.

What are the desires of women in their thirties? They aspire to maintain their integrity and not settle for less in life

On CTI, the cable network, viewers can watch Mike He portray a single father who finds love once again and embarks on a new professional journey.

Is it possible for two childhood friends to be compelled into marriage if they are unable to find other appropriate partners? Pei Zheng Xi and Mo Cheng Zhen have been lifelong friends, with their mothers also sharing a close bond. Despite their mothers' hopes for them to wed, Zheng Xi and Cheng Zhen only see each other as friends, lacking any romantic connection. However, their mothers have decided that if they fail to secure suitable spouses by their 32nd birthdays, Zheng Xi and Cheng Zhen will be wedded to each other. With just one day left, who will Zheng Xi and Cheng Zhen end up marrying?

This story revolves around the themes of 'family legacy' and 'paternal love'... A father is prepared to hand over his business to the next line of succession, but there are two sons vying for the position. This dilemma has caused tension within the family as the two sons compete for the opportunity. Despite their rivalry, unbeknownst to them, the father's desire is for his sons to work together and jointly inherit the business.

During his marriage, Wang Yong Tang developed feelings for two women, with his preference leaning towards Lin Yu Fang, yet he ultimately wed Zhang Li Shu. (Wikipedia)

Wu Zi Han and Lin Man Rou become engaged after a successful proposal. However, they soon discover that their mothers, Wang Chun Hua and Chen Qiu Yue, have been enemies for the past 30 years due to a misunderstanding. As they prepare for their wedding, the couple must confront this challenge and find a way to mend the broken friendship between their mothers.

Li Wen Qin, a young person from Qiaotou, was arrested for participating in the Formosa Magazine Parade on December 10, 1979. While in prison, he discovered innovative ways to sustain himself, such as mixing saltwater with rice and consuming it along with memories of his lover, A Chun, moments shared with loved ones, and his unwavering desire for democracy. Despite the harsh conditions of the prison, known as the "Hotel Saltwater," Wen Qin and his fellow inmates held onto their spirits that yearned for freedom.

26-year-old Yu Wei Lai is perceived as average in both intelligence and physical appearance, with a modest educational background. She is often rated as 3.5 stars by others. In contrast, her older sister, Pao Chien, who is ten years older, is considered perfect with a 5-star rating in looks, education, and career. Despite Wei Lai's efforts to compete with her sister, she struggles to measure up. However, Pao Chien, who is seen as a "winner" in life, is also constrained by her flawless facade, preventing her from being authentic. When a long-held family secret is revealed, Pao Chien's composed exterior begins to crumble. At this critical moment, her first love, who she rebelled against in the past, reenters her life. Could this person be the catalyst for a transformation in Pao Chien's life?