Hwang Jin Yi - Asian drama recommendation
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Hwang Jin Yi(황진이)

2006South Korea
Attempted SuicideDramaForbidden LoveGenius Male LeadHistoricalJoseon DynastyPerforming ArtsPoetic NarrationPoetryRival GroupsRivalryRomanceStar Crossed Lovers

This narrative revolves around Hwang Jin Yi, a dancer, musician, and poet from the Joseon era, who tirelessly strives for excellence in her craft while confronting the challenges that women endure because of their marginalized social standing.

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Hwang Jin Yi

Recommendation: Asaki Yumemishi similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Asaki Yumemishi(あさきゆめみし)

2013Japan
DramaForbidden LoveHistoricalRomanceFamilyMiniseriesUnrequited Love

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Historical, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In February of 1681, a significant fire broke out at Hongo Maruyama, eventually spreading to Komagome. Among the buildings destroyed was Yoaya, a vegetable store owned by Kihee. To ensure his daughter Oshichi's safety, Kihee sent her to stay at Daijo-ji Temple until their store and home were rebuilt. Oshichi found herself among other children who had also lost their homes and families. During her time at the temple, Oshichi developed feelings for Kichisaburo, a worker there. When the store and home were finally reconstructed, Oshichi had to return home where her father hoped she would marry Kanzo, a diligent worker at their store. Despite her father's expectations, Oshichi's heart belonged to Kichisaburo.

Recommendation: The Great Merchant similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Great Merchant(거상 김만덕)

2010South Korea
DramaHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceGisaeng Female LeadHistorical FictionMerchant Female Lead

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

This drama portrays the story of Kim Man Deok, a woman from Jeju Island who rose above her humble beginnings as a gisaeng and the limitations imposed by her isolated birthplace, which was viewed as a distant exile at that time. She emerged as a prosperous female trader during the Joseon Era. Eventually, she gained recognition as a paragon of virtue and nobility by donating her entire fortune to assist the people of Jeju during a famine, thereby saving numerous lives.

Recommendation: Bang Ja Chronicles similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Bang Ja Chronicles(방자전)

2011South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceBrave Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFight For JusticeGisaeng Female LeadHistorical FictionLove TriangleSecret RomanceSexual Content

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The plot of the drama revolves around the question of what might occur if Lee Myong Ryong were to be considered unattractive, whereas his servant Bang Ja Jeon possessed good looks. As Lee Myong Ryong pursues Lady Chun Hyang, both individuals utilize their servants as intermediaries for communication...

Recommendation: Jang Ok Jung similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Jang Ok Jung(장옥정, 사랑에 살다 )

2013South Korea
DramaHistoricalJoseon DynastyRivalryRomanceConcubine Female LeadFirst LoveHaremHistorical FictionKing Male LeadLove TrianglePoor Female LeadRoyalty

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, Rivalry, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of Jang Hee Bin, a renowned royal concubine during the Joseon Dynasty, who played a significant part in the ousting of King Sook Jong’s spouse, Queen In Hyun. However, in contrast to the numerous dramas and films that depict this infamous antagonist, this series will explore the life of Jang Ok Jung prior to her rise as concubine Jang Hee Bin, highlighting her contributions as a fashion designer and cosmetic creator in the Joseon period.

Recommendation: Who Knows the Female of the Women similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Who Knows the Female of the Women(谁知女人心)

2010China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

When marriages are arranged within the upper class, it often results in people getting hurt. Zhao An Hua finds himself in a situation where he is compelled to marry a daughter from the Xue family due to Madam Xue's ambitions for power and riches. As a result, An Hua's former lover is heartbroken and seeks vengeance by marrying the infamous gangster, Fu Zhen Jia. Will love be able to triumph over the pain and envy brought on by these strategic unions?

Recommendation: The Ninth Widow similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Ninth Widow(第九个寡妇)

2012China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the novel "The Ninth Widow," we follow the life of Wang Pu-tao, a woman from a remote village in Central China. Wang tragically loses her family in a flood when she is just a child, and is later sold into servitude before being widowed at the young age of 14. Despite her hardships, Wang harbors a fugitive man (her father-in-law) in her cellar for three decades, providing him with care and protection during times of political turmoil, famine, and other disasters.

Recommendation: Cherry Color similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Cherry Color(血色樱花)

2012China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love and Hatred of Snow similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Love and Hatred of Snow(深宅雪)

2015China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Galloped Era similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Galloped Era(奔腾年代)

2019China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The play narrates the tale of Chang Hanqing, a youthful technician, and Jin Xing, a heroic fighter, in the aftermath of the establishment of the People's Republic of China. It focuses on the research, design, and progress of the innovative Chinese electric locomotive. (Baike Baidu)

Recommendation: The Nation Under the Foot similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Nation Under the Foot(一脚定江山)

2001China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Where the Legend Begins similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Where the Legend Begins(洛神)

2002Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

According to a myth, this series revolves around themes of power, love, and betrayal, with characters vying for dominance or affection, while one character simply desires peace and friendship. A complex love triangle forms involving Yan Fuk, Cho Chi Kin, Cho Chi Woon, and Kwok Huen, after Kwok Huen betrays Yan Fuk and pursues her own path to power.

Recommendation: Maiden's Vow similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Maiden's Vow(鳳凰四重奏)

2006Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The restaurant's history is deeply connected to the experiences of four women from different generations, showcasing common marital issues and the various stresses faced by women throughout history. In the late Qing Dynasty, Ngai Yu Fung's family falls on hard times and she is forced into marriage with Wong Yuk Lun, who later loses all their money. Fung sells a token of love from her first lover Yu Tsz to start the Phoenix Restaurant. During the May Fourth Movement, Fung's daughter Wong Chi Kwan runs away to Tianjin with her teacher Lee Kat Cheung. After their separation, Kwan returns to Beijing and finds the struggling Phoenix Restaurant.

Recommendation: The Reputable Family similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Reputable Family(명가 (名家))

2010South Korea
DramaHistoricalRivalry

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Rivalry themes with a 23% similarity match.

"The Esteemed Family" centers on the Choi family as they engage in acts of noble obligation. The protagonist, portrayed by Cha In Pyo, has a spiritual guide played by Han Go Eun, who is also his romantic partner. Kim Sung Min will portray the antagonist and competitor of Cha In Pyo.

Recommendation: Entangling Love in Shanghai similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Entangling Love in Shanghai(侬本多情)

2010Taiwan
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

During the chaos of war in mainland China in 1941, Shanghai fell under enemy control. Xue er and her family sought refuge in a concession area. Facing hardships and despair, Xue er's husband Gui Ting abandoned his family to reunite with his wealthy ex-girlfriend Liao Wanzhen. When all seemed lost, Bai Lang rescued Xue er and introduced her to the entertainment industry. A wealthy businessman named Qiao Xiannong pursued Xue er, who sought to leverage his power to regain custody of her son. Tragically, her son died in a fall, devastating Xue er. Seeking revenge against Gui, Xue er entered a relationship with Qiao. Bai, in an effort to win back Xue er, accepted a position in the puppet government's investigation bureau. After many trials, Bai ultimately succeeded in reuniting with Xue er and marrying her. However, Qiao's continued pursuit of Xue er led to his manipulation of her to seek vengeance against Gui. Ultimately, with Bai's guidance, Xue er realized the error of her ways and chose to abandon thoughts of revenge in favor of a happy life with Bai. Regrettably, Bai's involvement with the puppet government led to tragic consequences as Xue er sacrificed herself to save him by selling her body and consuming poison.

Recommendation: Struggle for Imperial Power similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Struggle for Imperial Power(大宋奇案)

2005China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Flower Flies Like the Butterfly similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Flower Flies Like the Butterfly(飞花如蝶)

2006China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the early 1900s, a thief develops feelings for a Yueju opera singer while looking at a picture.

Recommendation: Century Endless Love similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Century Endless Love(世纪不了情)

2007China
DramaHistoricalRomance

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bossam: Steal the Fate similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Bossam: Steal the Fate(보쌈-운명을 훔치다)

2021South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceFather-Son RelationshipHidden IdentityKidnappingLifeLove TriangleNice Male LeadPoor Male LeadRiches To RagsWrongfully Accused

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Ba U, a disreputable individual engaged in gambling, theft, and brawling, conceals his real self while profiting from Bossam, a traditional remarriage practice in Joseon involving the abduction of widows for marriage. In a misguided attempt, Ba U unknowingly abducts Princess Hwa In, the daughter of King Gwang Hae and the daughter-in-law of his rival Lee I Cheom. Princess Hwa In is coerced into a political marriage with her deceased husband's sibling, resulting in her becoming a widow on her wedding day.

Recommendation: Love in the Moonlight similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Love in the Moonlight(구르미 그린 달빛)

2016South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceBromanceComedyCross-DressingFirst LoveHidden IdentityLovers SeparatedMale Chases Female FirstOpposites AttractRoyalty

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

In order to safeguard herself and her family, Hong Ra On takes on the guise of a man and provides dating advice to men. After she pens a love letter for one of her clients, she encounters Crown Prince Hyo Myung. Neither Ra On nor Hyo Myung realizes the true identity of the other; she is unaware that he is the Crown Prince, and he does not know that she is a woman. Shortly thereafter, Ra On is compelled to become a eunuch by loan sharks, leading to a mutual attraction between her and the Crown Prince. As Ra On struggles to navigate life in the palace and Hyo Myung embarks on his path to kingship, will their romance flourish?

Recommendation: Legend of Love: The Cowherd and the Weaver similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Legend of Love: The Cowherd and the Weaver(牛郎织女)

2009China
HistoricalRomanceStar Crossed LoversAdapted From Folklore

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Historical, Romance, and Star Crossed Lovers themes with a 21% similarity match.

The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl is a traditional Chinese story about the forbidden love between Zhi Nv, representing the star Vega, and Niu Lang, representing the star Altair. Due to their love being forbidden, they were separated by the heavenly river, symbolizing the Milky Way. Once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, a group of magpies would create a bridge to reunite the couple for a day. This story has various versions and the earliest known reference dates back over 2600 years in a poem from the Classic of Poetry. The tale has been honored in the Qixi Festival in China since the Han dynasty and also in the Tanabata festival in Japan and the Chilseok festival in Korea. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl is considered one of China's Four Great Folktales, along with the Legend of the White Snake, Lady Meng Jiang, and Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, although some argue that this term overlooks the diversity of the stories.

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Bian Cheng Han Zi(边城汉子)

2010China
DramaHistoricalRomanceMartial Arts

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Pu Di Liu, a resident of the border region encompassing Guizhou, Hunan, and Chongqing from 1927 to 1950

Recommendation: War of Desire similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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War of Desire(凰图腾)

2011China
HistoricalRivalryRomanceHarem

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Historical, Rivalry, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Amidst the challenges within the grand palace and the allure of authority, will love endure and friendships remain steadfast? Zhan Xinghan, Mu Feiyan, and Xing Yingdie, childhood companions, find their lives transformed after the separation of lovers Zhan Xinghan and Mu Feiyan. Mu Feiyan is relocated to the palace to serve as an imperial concubine. Xing Yingdie remains untainted beyond the palace walls, witnessing the transformation of Mu Feiyan as she navigates deceit and manipulation in her pursuit of power.

Recommendation: Wipe Out the Bandits on Wulong Mountain similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Wipe Out the Bandits on Wulong Mountain(新乌龙山剿匪记)

2012China
DramaHistoricalRomanceMountain Setting

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Three opposing factions - the Wulong outlaws, Nationalist Party, and Communist Party's People's Liberation Army - engage in a fierce struggle to eradicate each other.

Recommendation: Lock Dream similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Lock Dream(锁梦楼)

2012China
DramaHistoricalRomanceFamily

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Originally constructed as a symbol of love, the Dream Lock Building now serves as a confinement for disillusioned young women and shattered aspirations. Once a sanctuary for lovers, the building has transformed into a prison for women seeking matrimony. The town has been overtaken by widows left heartbroken and dreams of a blissful life shattered. However, the arrival of a Shanghai dancer threatens to disrupt the lives of the town's residents, stirring up chaos among the men, children, and their sense of pride. Suo Meng Lou is a Chinese drama from 2013 with a version containing 17 episodes.

Recommendation: The Untold Story of Tibet similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Untold Story of Tibet(西藏秘密)

2013China
DramaHistoricalRomanceTibetan Setting

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yong Yi Sheng Qu Ai Ni similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Yong Yi Sheng Qu Ai Ni(用一生去爱你)

2014China
DramaHistoricalRomanceFamily

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tea Love similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Tea Love(闪亮茗天)

2015China
DramaRomanceStar Crossed LoversHeir Male Lead

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Star Crossed Lovers themes with a 21% similarity match.

A young woman named Du Xin Yu has a passion for tea art, but she was forbidden to pursue it due to her father's tragic death. However, after being inspired by a performance from tea master A Fei, Xin Yu decides to secretly take the test to become his apprentice at Zhuo Qing Garden. As she strives to prove herself, Xin Yu finds herself falling in love with Tang Zheng Hao, the eldest son of the tea garden chairman. This complicates things as Zheng Hao's younger half-brother, Cheng Feng, also develops feelings for Xin Yu, causing tension between the siblings. Di Yi Rou, who has always been in love with Zheng Hao, tries to sabotage Xin Yu out of jealousy. Despite facing numerous challenges, Xin Yu eventually becomes the first female tea reviewer in China, only to lose her sense of smell at the peak of her success. Additionally, a long-hidden secret emerges that creates a rift between Xin Yu's and Zheng Hao's families, making it seem impossible for the two lovers to be together. The future of Xin Yu's career and her love for Zheng Hao hang in the balance.

Recommendation: Rosy Business Season 4: No Return similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Rosy Business Season 4: No Return(巾幗梟雄之懸崖)

2024Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalRomanceWar

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Deng Gui Chan, a powerful female entrepreneur nicknamed "Seventh Master", is fiercely competitive and unafraid to take risks

Recommendation: Frontier of Love similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Frontier of Love(爱情的边疆)

2018China
DramaHistoricalRomanceLife

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the late 1950s, a student named Wen Yi Qiu (played by Yin Tao) from the Beijing Broadcasting Institute falls in love with a Soviet announcer named Wei Ka and they get married in Beijing. However, the Soviet Union decides to recall its specialists from Beijing, leading Wei Ka to return to his homeland. Yi Qiu then moves to the border town of Hehei to work as an announcer in order to be closer to her husband. Eventually, Wei Ka is assigned to a post in Blagoveshchensk, a city on the other side of the border. Despite the distance, they find solace in listening to each other's broadcasts and hope for improved relations between China and the Soviet Union.

Recommendation: Tian Jiang Xiao Jiao Fei similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Tian Jiang Xiao Jiao Fei(天降小娇妃)

2020China
DramaHistoricalRomanceShort Length Series

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Zui Jiu Zhui Ai Ji similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Zui Jiu Zhui Ai Ji(醉酒追爱记)

2021China
DramaHistoricalRomanceShort Length Series

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: King Qian of Wuyue similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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King Qian of Wuyue(吴越钱王)

2007China
DramaHistoricalRomanceComedy

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The tale of the individual who transforms from a salt pirate into the ruler of Wuyue.

Recommendation: Love Is Beautiful similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Love Is Beautiful(無頭東宮)

2002Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalRomanceIdentity Swap

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Ling Wan, a young and beautiful girl, disguises herself as ugly to avoid marriage. She befriends Chor Chor, who is also not conventionally attractive. One day, Ling Wan saves the Emperor in disguise, revealing her true beauty to him. Smitten, the Emperor arranges for her to come to the palace. Upon learning of the Emperor's intentions, Chor Chor seeks out the "face changer", Siu To, to switch faces with Ling Wan. With Chor Chor now posing as Ling Wan, she enters the palace while the real Ling Wan, realizing the deception, decides to confront the Emperor on her own.

Recommendation: The Gentle Crackdown similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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The Gentle Crackdown(秀才遇著兵)

2005Hong Kong
DramaHistoricalRomanceComedy

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Sup Yee Moo is a laid-back police officer with a mother who used to be the infamous 'Chivalrous Flying Hawk'. Despite her past, Sup Yee Ma now keeps her former identity hidden from the martial arts community. She takes care of Sup Yee Moo, who has a knack for getting into trouble. When Sui Dong Lau arrives and becomes the honorable magistrate in their town, they team up with Si Kei Wong to solve amusing mysteries together.

Recommendation: Tsuma wa Kunoichi Season 2 - Saishusho similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Tsuma wa Kunoichi Season 2 - Saishusho(妻は、くノ一 ~最終章~)

2014Japan
DramaHistoricalRomanceMiniseries

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Following a brief reunion with his wife, Orie, Hikoma is now on a frantic search to find out where she is before he leaves. Feeling the absence of her husband, Orie makes the decision to step down from her role as a ninja.

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The Great Ambition(대망)

2002South Korea
DramaHistoricalJoseon DynastyHistorical Fiction

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Joseon Dynasty themes with a 21% similarity match.

Si Young, the eldest son of Park Hee Chan, is aware of the reason behind his father's insistence on him succeeding the family business. He is known for his ruthless business tactics and gradually evolves into a formidable leader while managing the guild. On the other hand, Jae Young, his younger brother, forges his own path and refrains from adopting his brother's cutthroat business approach.

Recommendation: Jang Hee Bin  (2002) similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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Jang Hee Bin (2002)(장희빈 )

2002South Korea
DramaHistoricalRomanceHarem

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

In "Jang Hee Bin," we follow the tale of a young court servant who captivates the King with her beauty and becomes his concubine. Through her rapid ascent in status and the birth of her son, she is motivated by a strong desire for power, leading her to not only secure her position but to ultimately become Queen.

Recommendation: TV Novel: In Still Green Days similar to Hwang Jin Yi
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TV Novel: In Still Green Days(TV소설 그래도 푸르른 날에)

2015South Korea
DramaHistoricalRomanceFamily

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A dramatic portrayal of a young woman's journey to adulthood set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1970s.

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Beauty World(唐宫美人天下)

2011China
DramaHistoricalRivalryRomanceEmperor Wu ZetianFemale RivalryHaremHistorical FictionHistorical FigureTang Dynasty

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Rivalry, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The sudden passing of Wu Mei Niang's infant daughter led to speculation that the childless Empress Wang Ni Jun may have been involved in a possible murder. To clear the Empress' name, her former lover Ming Chong Yan and close friend Helan Xin Er decided to investigate the tragic event. Their inquiry revealed that the infant's death was just one part of a larger conspiracy to take over the palace. The storyline is divided into three parts based on Chinese mythological figures representing man, ghost, and demon.

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Affair of Half a Lifetime(半生缘)

2002China
DramaHistoricalRomanceStar Crossed LoversNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRapeSexual AssaultShanghai French Concession

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Romance, and Star Crossed Lovers themes with a 21% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai, China, during the 1930s and 1940s, the plot revolves around two sisters, Gu Man Zhen and Gu Man Lu, who come from a struggling family

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Maids(하녀들)

2014South Korea
DramaHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceCalm Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadHidden IdentityHistorical FictionRiches To RagsServant Male Lead

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kook In Yeob is the sole offspring of an aristocratic family. Renowned for her elegance and beauty, her life takes a drastic turn when an event causes her to lose her noble status and descend into the lower class. Throughout her trials, she discovers resilience and inner strength. Meanwhile, Moo Myung, the most handsome servant in Hanyang, conceals his true identity while masquerading as a servant, shrouded in mystery. (d-addicts)

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The King of Shanghai(上海王)

2008China
DramaHistoricalRomanceChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

During the early 1900s in China, Xiao Yue Gui, a young girl from the countryside, moves to Shanghai to avoid starvation. By rescuing Yu Qi Yang, a member of the Pujiang Association, the most powerful gang in Shanghai, she gains access to the leaders of the organization. This leads her to start working at their brothel, which alters the course of her life. Xiao Yue Gui is now on a journey to become the next "King of Shanghai," following in the footsteps of three previous generations, as depicted in Hong Ying's novel.

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Rouge Snow(胭脂雪 )

2008China
DramaHistoricalRomanceChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like Hwang Jin Yi, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Due to financial difficulties, Wen Yu He's father agreed to have her marry into the Gu family as the wife of Madam Gu's third son. With Madam Gu's first son missing and her second son deceased, all hope was placed on Yu He and her remaining brother-in-law. The third son, Shao Tang, is known for his reckless behavior, spending time in brothels and gambling away his money. Madam Gu believed that Yu He could positively influence her son. Yun Kai, a school teacher, disguised himself as a groundskeeper to work in the Gu household, assisting with accounting and the family's lantern business. Despite facing mistreatment from her older sister-in-law, Yu He remains devoted to Shao Tang. As tensions rise and hidden agendas come to light, the Gu family's secrets begin to unravel, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

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Yan Heng(盐亨)

2008China
DramaHistoricalRomanceHistorical FictionQing Dynasty

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Love in the Forlorn City(伤城之恋)

2008China
DramaRomanceStar Crossed LoversLovers SeparatedMelodrama

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An impoverished, attractive, and determined young woman and the carefree son of a wealthy household develop feelings for each other. Will their genuine love be able to withstand the challenges of destiny, financial struggles, illness, loss, and deceit?

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The Peacocks Fly to the Southeast(孔雀东南飞)

2009China
DramaHistoricalRomanceHan DynastyHistorical Fiction

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Love in Great Times(人间情缘)

2009China
DramaHistoricalRomanceMelodramaWar

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The film narrates four poignant tales of a man's growth from adolescence to adulthood in the previous century, as well as his remarkable quest for a dream abroad

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Mother Wife(娘妻)

2009China
DramaHistoricalRomanceChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

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In the 1930s, the setting for this tale is in the southern region of Fujian

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New Spring of Plum Blossoms(新一剪梅)

2010China
DramaHistoricalRomanceChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

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Shen Xin Ci escapes from her dangerous fiance, Liang Yong Chang, after discovering the truth. Along the way, she encounters Zhao Shi Jun, who shows compassion by giving her money to settle her father's medical bills. Following her father's passing, Xin Ci resolves to find Shi Jun and repay his kindness, regardless of the request. To resolve conflicts between Shahe Town and Wan Jia Village and secure the water supply, Zhao Shi Jun is compelled to marry Mayor Wan's daughter, Wan Qiu Ling. On their journey to Qiu Ling's new home, she falls ill due to a lifelong condition but is saved by a mysterious doctor, Liang Yong Chang. He offers a cure for her illness but warns that she will be unable to conceive in the future. Determined to continue her family line, Qiu Ling follows Yong Chang's advice and switches places with another girl to ensure pregnancy. Unbeknownst to Yong Chang, the other girl happens to be his former fiance, Shen Xin Ci. Now, Yong Chang seeks revenge on Zhao Shi Jun and anyone else in his path.

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Abandoned Secret(被遗弃的秘密)

2011China
DramaHistoricalRomanceInvestigationMystery

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Having grown tired of her younger sister An Qiao's spoiled behavior, Zhou Yu Qin leaves her at the Lantern Festival, much to the distress of their mother Ruo Lan. A decade later, Yu Qin is now the leader of the Zhou family, while An Qiao, now going by the name Liu Liu, makes a surprising return. Liu Liu quickly wins over the hearts of the Zhou family members, causing them to question their loyalty to Yu Qin. Liu Liu's reappearance also stirs up romantic feelings from both Yu Qin's husband, Dai Yong Cheng, and the Zhou family's son, Zhou Tian Qi. As suspicions about Liu Liu arise, Yu Qin decides to investigate and uncovers a shocking truth - An Qiao is actually deceased. The mystery remains: who is Liu Liu? (DramaWiki)