Hong Kong West Side Stories - Asian drama recommendation
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Hong Kong West Side Stories(向西聞記)

2018Hong Kong
Novel AdaptationCheatingComedyDeathDramaFraudLifeMultiple StorylineOne-night StandPsychologicalSelf-harmSexual ContentUnhealthy Mains' RelationshipWorkplace Violence

A satirical comedy that portrays the reality of life in Hong Kong with each passing moment

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Hong Kong West Side Stories

Recommendation: Placebo Cure similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Placebo Cure(心理心裏有個謎)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLifePsychologicalMedicalRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Psychological themes with a 25% similarity match.

The series focuses on the professional roles of Wallace, Joe, and San as they assist patients in resolving psychological issues. Wallace works as a psychologist, Joe as a psychiatrist, and San as a feng shui consultant. Despite being best friends, Wallace and Joe have a complicated relationship with San, who has harbored feelings for Joe for two decades. Initially rejected by Joe, San watches as Joe enters a relationship with Carman, Wallace's receptionist, unaware of Carman's hidden secrets. When Joe realizes his true feelings for San, it is too late. Despite a rocky start, San and Wallace eventually bond and become close friends. Wallace also grapples with his own psychological struggles. Together, the trio collaborates to aid individuals in overcoming personal challenges related to mental health.

Recommendation: Shrink: Seishinkai Yowai similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Shrink: Seishinkai Yowai(Shrink―精神科医ヨワイ―)

2024Japan
DeathDramaLifePsychologicalSelf-harmAdapted From A MangaDisabilityIllnessMental IllnessMiniseriesPsychologist Male LeadRehabilitationSuicide

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Death, Drama, Life, Psychological, and Self-harm themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yowai Konosuke operates a small psychiatric clinic in a secluded alley in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. He attentively listens to his patients and handles their symptoms with great patience. Unlike other doctors, he is skilled at diagnosing illnesses and instilling hope in his patients. Working alongside him is a new staff nurse named Amamiya Yuri, who is intrigued by the deep psychiatric treatments provided by Yowai Konosuke, unaware of his own sorrowful past.

Recommendation: Alone in Love similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Alone in Love(연애시대)

2006South Korea
Novel AdaptationComedyDeathDramaLifeDivorced Female LeadDivorced Male LeadLove SquareMultiple CouplesNice Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceSlow Burn Story

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Death, Drama, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

Lee Dong Jin and Yoo Eun Ho ended their marriage two years prior, yet they still find reasons to meet, frequently at the donut shop where they used to go on dates. They keep tabs on each other's romantic endeavors and invent justifications, such as anniversaries, to maintain their connection. Although their feelings for one another run deep, their pride and the influence of others complicate matters, prompting them to bring new individuals into their lives.

Recommendation: The Romantic Movement, Seoul similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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The Romantic Movement, Seoul(더 로맨틷 무부먼트, 서울)

2010South Korea
Novel AdaptationComedyDramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceShort Length Series

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 22% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ten Miles of Spring Wind Can't Compare to You similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Ten Miles of Spring Wind Can't Compare to You(春风十里,不如你)

2017China
Novel AdaptationComedyDramaLifeCharacter DevelopmentLove TrianglePregnancyRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 22% similarity match.

During the 1990s, amidst China's integration into the global economy, Qiu Shui and his companions enroll in medical school with the goal of leaving their country rather than pursuing careers in medicine. The story follows a young student and his peers as they navigate through various activities such as drinking, engaging in romantic relationships, and playing video games, alongside military drills, academic assignments, and typical college pranks. "Beijing, Beijing" offers a humorous and perceptive portrayal of a society and an individual grappling with the clash between tradition and modernization. Over time, as relationships evolve and people move on, Qiu Shui faces the solitude and uncertainty that characterize his generation.

Recommendation: Bread and Soup and Cat Weather similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Bread and Soup and Cat Weather(パンとスープとネコ日和 )

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaLifeDeath Of A MotherFoodHealingMiniseries

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, and Life themes with a 22% similarity match.

Akiko resides with her mother until her mother's unexpected passing. Following this, she resigns from her editing position to manage her mother's cozy restaurant. The restaurant offers a simple menu consisting of sandwiches and soup. This story is adapted from the novel "Bread And Soup And Cat Weather" by Mure Yoko.

Recommendation: Adventure of the Ring similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Adventure of the Ring(戒指流浪記)

2020Taiwan
Novel AdaptationComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesRomanceTrain SettingTraveling

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 22% similarity match.

The tale commences with a lost engagement ring in the MRT train. Yi Zhi had intended to propose to Lisa on that special day, but unfortunately, the ring slipped from his grasp. As they set out to find the ring, they both began to reflect on the true meaning of love. Meanwhile, the ring embarked on its own journey through the city, passing through different stations and becoming entangled in various love stories. Much like the concept of love itself, this ring flowed continuously through the bustling city.

Recommendation: Mood Indigo similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Mood Indigo(インディゴの気分)

2019Japan
DramaLifePsychologicalSexual ContentUnhealthy Mains' RelationshipAggressive Male LeadBisexual Male LeadEccentric Male LeadFlashback To PastGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesRomanceSmoking

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Drama, Life, Psychological, Sexual Content, and Unhealthy Mains' Relationship themes with a 22% similarity match.

The tale commences with Shiro Kido encountering an old schoolmate, Rio Kijima, at a memorial service for a college professor. During their student days, Kijima displayed promise as a writer, even winning a prestigious award. Kido felt envious of Kijima's accomplishments, but upon reading his writings, he realized his own lack of talent and abandoned his aspirations of becoming a novelist, opting instead to work as an editor for adult literature. Upon reuniting, Kido noticed that Kijima was struggling and had hit a creative roadblock, having exhausted all his creative abilities. Feeling lost himself, Kido proposed the idea of collaborating on writing adult novels. As they delved into the world of erotica, both men opened up about their desires and found themselves consumed by an intense and unhealthy craving. Their bond transcended boundaries, leading to a tumultuous relationship that evoked a mix of emotions, particularly from the tormented Kijima.

Recommendation: Woman Gang Season 2 similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Woman Gang Season 2(女人帮·妞儿 第二季)

2013China
ComedyDramaLife

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pillow Talk similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Pillow Talk(ピロートーク〜ベッドの思惑〜)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyDrama

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, and Drama themes with a 21% similarity match.

Based on Seiko Tanabe's essay titled "Contemplation in Bed"

Recommendation: Bounty Lady similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Bounty Lady(My盛Lady)

2013Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLife

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 21% similarity match.

A comedic story revolves around unmarried middle-aged women known as "sing lui." Heung Gwong Lam is a wealthy bachelor who prides himself on being stylish, attractive, and charming. Working as a creative director at a PR firm, he harbors guilt from past experiences and sympathizes with the "sing lui" who have been left by men and are still searching for love. Determined to transform them from "Left Behind Lady" to "My Prime Lady," he sets out to change their mindset. Things take a turn when Sing Fa Lui, who had a brief encounter with Gwong Lam, shows up at the PR company claiming to be romantically involved with the boss. Using this to her advantage, she rises to a director position, posing a threat to Gwong Lam's career. Just as he's dealing with this situation, another troubled "sing lui" enters the scene, seeking help with her love life. Gwong Lam continues to assist these women in getting their lives back on track. Through twists and turns, Fa Lui realizes Gwong Lam isn't as bad as she thought, while he discovers her genuine nature beneath the facade. Despite his own insecurities, he decides to help Fa Lui become the best version of herself and promote her to others for her happiness.

Recommendation: Genius Left Lunatic Right similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Genius Left Lunatic Right(天才在左,瘋子在右)

2015China
Novel AdaptationDramaPsychological

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Psychological themes with a 21% similarity match.

Genius on the Left, Lunatic on the Right explores the various perspectives on abnormal individuals, including psychological, philosophical, biological, and religious viewpoints. This analysis is drawn from Gao Ming's novel of the same name.

Recommendation: Suika similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Suika(すいか)

2003Japan
ComedyDramaFraudLifeEmbezzlementFemale Centered PlotFinancial CrimeMiniseriesWhite-Collar Crime

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Fraud, and Life themes with a 21% similarity match.

34-year-old Motoko, who works at a credit union, is shocked to discover that her closest friend and colleague, Mariko, has stolen 300 million yen and vanished. Motoko, who is single and lives with her parents, decides to leave home in search of a more fulfilling life. She comes across a charming old geshuku named "Happiness Sancha," situated by a river and surrounded by lush gardens. The building has only two other tenants: Natsuko, a long-time resident and college professor, and Kizuna, a struggling erotic manga artist. The manager, Yuka, is eager to welcome more tenants, which works out perfectly for Motoko. This heartfelt story explores the lives of four very different women who find themselves living together at "Happiness Sancha," each on their own quest for happiness.

Recommendation: I Love You similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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I Love You(사랑해)

2008South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeOne-night StandAdapted From A ManhwaAge GapAge GapMarriage Of ConvenienceMultiple CouplesRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and One-night Stand themes with a 21% similarity match.

Suk Chul Soo and Na Young Hee are a recently married couple with a 14-year age difference. This drama explores the narrative of a couple who welcome a child following a brief encounter. It reflects the contemporary perspective on love and marriage, along with the obligations that come with parenting. Park Byung Ho, initially reckless, abandons his child in pursuit of a more prosperous life, only to later experience regret and discover the meaning of love.

Recommendation: I Love You (2013) similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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I Love You (2013)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Inspired by the collection of short stories titled "I Love You," authored by Kotaro Isaka, Ira Ishida, Takuji Ichikawa, Otsuichi, Ko Nakamura, and Takayoshi Honda.

Recommendation: Hot Mom (2013) similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Hot Mom (2013)(辣妈正传)

2013China
ComedyDramaLifePregnancy

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Xia Bing, a 26-year-old woman, lived by the motto "No marriage or children until reaching the age of 30." However, her life takes a surprising twist when she discovers she is pregnant and must confront the prospect of motherhood and marriage with her boyfriend. (TMDb)

Recommendation: Mikon Rokushimai 2 similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Mikon Rokushimai 2(みこん六姉妹2)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaLifeFamily

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: What a Wonderful Life similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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What a Wonderful Life(赛小花的远大前程)

2017China
ComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Following her graduation from college, Sai Xiao Hua is resolute in her decision to remain in Beijing. Despite securing a job, she experiences a complicated relationship with her employer, Qiao Ma, leading to her dismissal. Subsequently, she opts to launch a small grocery store specializing in organic produce alongside her old classmate, You Liang. (Viki)

Recommendation: Crazy Troupe similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Crazy Troupe(疯狂剧团)

2023China
ComedyDramaLifeWeb Series

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Virtues of Harmony Season 2 similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Virtues of Harmony Season 2(皆大歡喜)

2003Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLifeSitcom

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

The family's wish on a wishing tree to stay together forever comes true as they journey through different dynasties and historical events, eventually settling in the modern world. Yau Nim Chi now owns a HK style cafe named "Tung Mut Yuen" (which sounds like "Zoo" in Cantonese). Chi, a former police officer, married cafe owner Kam Wah and took on the role of caring for his three children from a previous marriage. Despite not being their biological mother, the children - Kam Nin, Kam Yuet, and Kam Yat - consider Chi as their own and the family lives harmoniously. Following Wah's passing, Chi assumes the role of both mother and father alongside Wah's sister Kam Sa Sa, continuing to run the cafe and enjoying a comfortable life. Eighteen years later, the children have grown up and achieved success in their own endeavors.

Recommendation: Fate Twisters similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Fate Twisters(黑夜彩虹)

2003Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

This is a tale about individuals with diverse aspirations, dreams, and strategies to accomplish their goals. Each person possesses unique perspectives on life, career, and relationships. Lok Tien Sung is the offspring of the affluent Ko Hung, while Seung Hei is a regular office worker who coincidentally moves into Tien Sung's residence. Lam Oi Mei and Hong Ching hold leadership positions in large companies. Tien Sung and Seung Hei later join the same firm and develop a close friendship. Amy faced the loss of both her parents at a young age, teaching her the value of money and leading her to resort to deceit and deception for financial gain. Despite Hong Ching's deep affection for her, Amy considers him insufficiently wealthy. Upon discovering Tien Sung's affluent background, Amy employs various tactics to win his love.

Recommendation: Life Begins at Forty (2003) similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Life Begins at Forty (2003)(花樣中年)

2003Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

What happens to men when they reach the age of forty? What goes through their minds? How does their lifestyle evolve? Their relationships, concerns, challenges, and hidden truths... This story follows three men in their forties as they navigate the complexities of life: struggles with romantic relationships, career aspirations, and various other aspects of their lives. Each man has a unique narrative that intertwines with the others, leading to an unexpected conclusion.

Recommendation: The Family Link similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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The Family Link(師奶兵團)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLifeFamily

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Mung Ka Ka, Cho Mei Ngoh, and Hilary Ding Mui Hong are close friends who have a deep understanding of parenting. They offer guidance to Ko Wing Kuen on raising his daughter, emphasizing the importance of actions over mere words. As they navigate through this journey, they uncover potential hidden activities by their spouses.

Recommendation: The Wicked League similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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The Wicked League(惡毒老人同盟)

2015Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLifeFamily

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

According to popular belief, having an older family member at home is considered a valuable asset. However, in reality, many seniors often experience discrimination. The five main elderly characters in this show exemplify this, as they are frequently underestimated by their relatives, friends, and colleagues. After a chance meeting, they band together and form The Wicked League to seek revenge on those who have mistreated them. Through light-hearted dark humor, this series sheds light on the challenges faced by elderly individuals in today's society, aiming to encourage viewers to show more compassion and respect towards the elderly in their own lives.

Recommendation: Ai wo Kudasai similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Ai wo Kudasai(愛をください)

2000Japan
DramaLifePsychologicalWorkplace ViolenceAttempted SuicideDepressionMusicTeacher Female LeadTraumaYouth

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Drama, Life, Psychological, and Workplace Violence themes with a 20% similarity match.

In spite of facing criticism from fellow teachers and parents who doubt her abilities due to her troubled upbringing, a preschool teacher is determined to move past her traumatic past. (jdorama)

Recommendation: Yakusha Damashii similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Yakusha Damashii(役者魂!)

2006Japan
ComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Life is frequently compared to a theatrical production, with individuals as the leading actors in their own stories. It is important for everyone to have their own unique experiences to share. However, some individuals fail to recognize this and end up living in the shadows, much like our protagonist. Orphaned at a young age, she has simply accepted whatever life has thrown her way. This changes when she crosses paths with a veteran Shakespearean actor who is facing personal challenges in his role as a manager. A special bond forms between them, resembling that of a family. This heartwarming comedy is filled with struggles, humor, witty exchanges, and love.

Recommendation: Kikujiro and Saki 3 similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Kikujiro and Saki 3(菊次郎とさき 3)

2007Japan
Novel AdaptationComedyDramaFamily

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, and Drama themes with a 20% similarity match.

In the Kitano family, Kikujiro is a strict and short-tempered father who also has a daringly comical personality. His wife, Saki, is a positive, cheerful, and clever woman who often argues with her husband but stands by him during difficult times. This story allows viewers to reflect on the strong and close-knit family bonds of the past, when Japan was not as prosperous as it is today. This drama is inspired by an autobiographical book written by actor and director Takeshi Kitano.

Recommendation: San Daime no Yome! similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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San Daime no Yome!(三代目のヨメ!)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaLifeFamily

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Misako Yoneda, a 56-year-old mother-in-law, continues to behave like a daughter-in-law despite her age. When her son reveals his plans to marry Natsuko Fujisaki, a 35-year-old woman who enters their family through marriage, the dynamics of the well-known rice cracker shop change. This is a tale of the joyous and emotional moments shared between the two women - the mother and her daughter-in-law.

Recommendation: Toho Nanahun similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Toho Nanahun(徒歩7分)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Kurosaki Yoriko, aged 32, finds herself without a partner, without companions, and without employment. As she embarks on living independently for the first time, she discovers a whole new world around her. Follow along as this story unfolds, showcasing the minor events that take place within a 7-minute stroll from her apartment.

Recommendation: Kondo Umaretara similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Kondo Umaretara(今度生まれたら)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Utsubora similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Utsubora(ウツボラ)

2023Japan
DeathDramaPsychologicalSexual ContentAdapted From A MangaBlackmailInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryWriter Female Lead

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Death, Drama, Psychological, and Sexual Content themes with a 20% similarity match.

One day, a woman named Aki passes away under mysterious circumstances. Sakura approaches well-known author Mizorogi and claims to be Aki's twin sister. It is revealed that Mizorogi had plagiarized Aki's novel "Utsubora." With the original manuscript in hand, Sakura offers Mizorogi some advice. The act of plagiarism begins to consume Mizorogi with darkness. Simultaneously, investigators work to uncover the truth behind Aki's death.

Recommendation: Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu(テイオーの長い休日)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Is it possible for a once-popular actor to stage a successful comeback? Atsumori Daigoro, formerly hailed as the king of two-hour suspense, faces a career slump as television networks no longer produce two-hour dramas. It has been over a year since he last landed a role. One day, Yoshida Yukari, a former talent agency manager, reappears in his life. Despite being forced out of the industry seven years prior, she is determined to help Atsumori make a comeback. With her unwavering enthusiasm, she secures job opportunities for him, despite his outdated and prejudiced views. Can Atsumori reclaim his throne as the king of suspense? This heartwarming comedy follows his journey of starting anew in life. (FujiTV)

Recommendation: Wo Xin Huan Ni Xin similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Wo Xin Huan Ni Xin(我心换你心)

2000China
ComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

The storyline centers around a young mother, the spouse of a wealthy businessman, and a romantic couple as the primary plotlines. It not only highlights the conflicts between the female characters but also showcases the sophistication and charm of urban men who can find humor in challenging circumstances.

Recommendation: Little Mom Scandal similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Little Mom Scandal(리틀맘 스캔들)

2008South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeSexual ContentFamilyMiniseriesPregnancyRomanceTeenage PregnancyTeenager Female Lead

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Sexual Content themes with a 20% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around a defiant teenage girl who becomes pregnant and finds herself as an unmarried mother by the time she turns 18.

Recommendation: Forever Young (2014) similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Forever Young (2014)(오늘도 청춘)

2014South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

"Forever Young," a collaborative production between Korea and Vietnam, focuses on youth during a significant phase in their lives, emphasizing experiences free of regret. The young characters in the film, brimming with potential, are at the beginning of their journeys, filled with aspirations, ambitions, and dreams. Having navigated meaningful moments in Seoul, they have encountered various challenges, triumphs, and impactful experiences of friendship and love, ultimately shaping them into individuals who are courageous enough to dream and pursue their desires.

Recommendation: Forever Young 2 similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Forever Young 2(오늘도 청춘2)

2016South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

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Recommendation: Deep Love ~ Host ~ similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Deep Love ~ Host ~(Deep Love 〜ホスト〜)

2005Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeHost-Hostess Club Setting

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

It has been five years since the central events of the story took place. Yoshiyuki is curious about the reasons behind Ayu's decision to engage in prostitution and sell herself, prompting him to become a host at a club. However, in order to qualify as a host, Yoshiyuki must first experience losing his virginity. -

Recommendation: Sanzenen no Tsukaikata similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Sanzenen no Tsukaikata(三千円の使いかた)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

This story follows three generations of women from the Mikuriya family as they ponder the kind of life they want to live and tackle their challenges through saving money. Mikuriya Miho, the second daughter, recently moved out on her own after securing a well-paying job. She had aspirations of being a successful career woman with a loving partner, but a certain incident prompts her to reevaluate her path.

Recommendation: Hokuo Kojirase Nikki similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Hokuo Kojirase Nikki(北欧こじらせ日記)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Shimako, an employee at a Tokyo travel agency, has a strong passion for Scandinavia. She resides in a cozy apartment filled with Scandinavian decor, cuisine, music, and various items that transport her to Finland. Unexpectedly, the company's president declares bankruptcy, prompting Shimako to deepen her affection for Finland.

Recommendation: Tenshoku no Mao-sama similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Tenshoku no Mao-sama(転職の魔王様)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeWorkplace ViolenceCareer CounselingCharacter DevelopmentHardworking Female LeadHealingInsecure Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Workplace Violence themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Love Is Not Blind (2013) similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Love Is Not Blind (2013)(失恋33天)

2013China
Novel AdaptationComedyLifeRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Huang Xiao Xian, a 25-year-old woman employed at a wedding planning company, ends her 7-year relationship with her boyfriend after catching him on a date with her closest friend at a shopping center. Distraught and despondent, Xiao Xian struggles at work and comes close to losing her job due to a major mistake on an important project. Unexpectedly, a coworker she typically dislikes lends a helping hand, leading Xiao Xian on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and ultimately finding love with someone who has been a constant presence in her life. (KUKAN Drama Channel) Based on the novel written by Bao Jing Jing.

Recommendation: Living (2009) similar to Hong Kong West Side Stories
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Living (2009)(大生活)

2009China
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeFamily

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

Based on the book "Big Life" written by Qiao Yu.

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Genkai Shuraku Kabushiki Kaisha(限界集落株式会社)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaLifeFarmingFather-Daughter RelationshipHardworking Female LeadMiniseriesReturn To HometownRural Life

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

In a small village located in the Kanto region, nestled among mountains, the inhabitants along with a consultant named Shosuke Tanihara, are facing challenges in revitalizing the village's main industry of agriculture. In his younger years, Masato (portrayed by Takashi Sorimachi) experienced a setback in his attempt at organic farming, resulting in significant debt. Consequently, Masato fled to Tokyo, abandoning his parents and daughter Miho. After 13 years, Masato's father passes away. Miho (played by Mayu Matsuoka) decides to take over her grandfather's field and farm. In order to support Miho and his mother Yayoi, Masato returns to his native village.

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Kakuu OL Nikki(架空OL日記)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

The television series is adapted from a blog authored by Baka Rhythm from 2006 to 2009, in which he assumed the identity of a female office worker named Kakuu Masuno. Masuno, who claimed to be employed at a bank, shared anecdotes about the daily emotions experienced by an office worker and those in her social circle.

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

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeBusiness

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

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Inochi Urimasu(命売ります)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaLifeBusinessInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRomanceSuicide

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, and Life themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

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The Destiny, Love and Fate(ละอองเทศ)

2025Thailand
Novel AdaptationComedyDramaRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Comedy, and Drama themes with a 20% similarity match.

The narrative centers on Dolly, a determined young woman who has experienced the loss of her mother, and Krin, a charming entrepreneur and heir to a significant sauce manufacturing business.

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Woman Gang (2012)(女人帮·妞儿)

2012China
ComedyDramaLifeFriendshipSismance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 19% similarity match.

Julie, over 30 years old, is a self-absorbed individual who is determined to marry a wealthy man, but has faced continuous failures. Chen Qing Xia, approaching 40, has achieved success in her career but is entangled in a complicated relationship with a man who is already married. The two women, along with Fiona, a successful professional who returned to her home country, Bi Ran, a headstrong English teacher, Catherine, a prominent figure in the media industry, and Li XiaoYi, a taxi driver who is divorced, have come together to form a close-knit group of friends.

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Stand By Me (2012)(守望的天空)

2012China
ComedyDramaLifeBusinessFamily

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 19% similarity match.

Pu Tao is a resilient young woman who learned to be self-reliant from a young age. Her father abandoned the family, and her mother left her at a boarding school to care for her autistic brother. After 17 years of no communication, her mother reappears, leaving Pu Tao to care for two autistic children and dealing with her father's sudden return. She must navigate the challenges of her parents' betrayal while also managing her own family issues.

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Hey, Kids(嘿,孩子)

2016China
ComedyDramaLifeFamily RelationshipRomance

Like Hong Kong West Side Stories, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 19% similarity match.

Fang Le and Yuan Yuan's relationship is facing challenges due to their lack of children. Fang Le is eager to expand their family, while Yuan Yuan is prioritizing her career over starting a family.