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I Need Romance(로맨스가 필요해)

2011South Korea
Break UpComedyDirector Male LeadHealingIndependent Female LeadLawyer Female LeadManager Female LeadModelingMultiple MainsPhotographer Supporting CharacterRomanceSkinship

Sunwoo In Young has been in a relationship with the same man for a decade, and at the age of 33, she is anticipating a significant proposal. However, upon discovering his infidelity, she decisively ends the relationship, resolved to move forward with her life. Concurrently, her close friends Park Seo Yeon and Kang Hyun Joo are dealing with their own romantic challenges. This narrative, reminiscent of a "Sex and the City" vibe, follows the journeys of three women navigating the highs and lows of pursuing their careers at a time when societal expectations suggest they should be settling down.

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Recommendation: Way of Living: Couple similar to I Need Romance
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Way of Living: Couple(이 부부가 사는 법)

2001South Korea
ComedyMultiple MainsRomance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A humorous play depicting the experiences of four pairs from various age groups.

Recommendation: Be Melodramatic similar to I Need Romance
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Be Melodramatic(멜로가 체질)

2019South Korea
ComedyHealingIndependent Female LeadMultiple MainsRomanceBadass Female LeadEccentric Female LeadEntertainment IndustryFemale Centered PlotLifeMelodramaMultiple CouplesSismanceSmart Female Lead

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Independent Female Lead, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Im Jin Joo, Lee Eun Jung, and Hwang Han Joo are close friends in their thirties

Recommendation: Let's Watch the Meteor Shower Again similar to I Need Romance
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Let's Watch the Meteor Shower Again(起又看流星雨)

2010China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceAmnesia

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Murong Yunhai has a perfect memory, except for one person - Chu Yuxun. During his time overseas, he befriends Jiang Yuan and develops feelings for her. Upon returning to China, Yunhai senses that someone is eagerly anticipating his arrival. When will his memory return fully and bring back the memories of his lost love?

Recommendation: Come Home Love: Dinner at 8 similar to I Need Romance
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Come Home Love: Dinner at 8(愛·回家之八時入席)

2016Hong Kong
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceSitcom

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

TVI's Senior Manager of the accounting department, Lam Siu Siu, was called into a meeting by TVI's Director of the Production department, Koo Hiu San, to discuss the budget approval for work equipment. Siu Siu explained that due to errors in paperwork by Hiu San's assistant, Tong Chong Shu, missed deadlines, and unresolved department invoices, the accounting department could not approve any new budget requests. Hiu San hinted at the possibility of Siu Siu's best friend and TVI's hairstylist, Chiu Lei Hung, losing her job if the invoice issues were not resolved. Siu Siu felt that Hiu San was biased against her and sought advice on handling Lei Hung from him. Lei Hung changed her work habits after realizing the consequences of losing her job. Siu Siu then discovered a softer side to Hiu San when she met his father, Koo Lik Hang, coincidentally after losing her phone.

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Girl's Power Season 10(女力報到-男人止步)

2021Taiwan
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceDrama

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tie the Knot similar to I Need Romance
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Tie the Knot(媽咪的男朋友)

2014Taiwan
ComedyIndependent Female LeadMultiple MainsRomanceBusinessDramaFamilyFriendshipNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Independent Female Lead, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

In life, things do not always go according to plan. Li Xiao Mei, a successful manager at a wedding consulting company, discovers she needs to undergo a procedure to remove her uterus. In order to fulfill her dream of having a child, Xiao Mei decides to use a sperm donor before the operation. Meanwhile, a wedding dress designer named Liu Zi Jun falls for Xiao Mei and competes for her affection against her new boss, Huang Shi Jia. Who will Xiao Mei ultimately choose to marry?

Recommendation: Village Love Season 3 similar to I Need Romance
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Village Love Season 3(乡村爱情3)

2010China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceFamilyVillage Setting

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The story follows the growth and progress of the young couple Wang Xiaomeng and Xie Yong Qiang in Ivory Mountain Village. The significant improvements in the village, brought about by the collaboration between Ivory Mountain Village and the Wang Group to develop a hot spring resort, are both rapid and satisfying. This tale explores the romantic relationship, marriage, professional endeavors, and daily life of rural young adults in a lighthearted comedic manner.

Recommendation: Village Love Season 9 similar to I Need Romance
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Village Love Season 9(鄉村愛情進行曲)

2017China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceDramaVillage Setting

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Little Brother Has a Demon similar to I Need Romance
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Little Brother Has a Demon(小哥哥有妖气)

2018China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceMultiple CouplesShort Length Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Wang Yue Ting is a young girl with a passion for animals and a longing to discover her soulmate. One day, unexpectedly, her wish comes to life as her pets, including her stuffed animals, transform into humans. Every day, Wang Yue Ting will be accompanied by one of the twelve charming and youthful men who will offer her diverse romantic encounters until she locates her one true love. Nevertheless, each of them retains their unique animal traits, leading to numerous amusing predicaments.

Recommendation: Watashitachi ga Puropozusarenai no ni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na similar to I Need Romance
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Watashitachi ga Puropozusarenai no ni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na(私たちがプロポーズされないのには、101の理由があってだな)

2014Japan
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceAnthologyLife

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A collection of dramatic stories delving into the various obstacles preventing women from getting married or receiving proposals, showcasing the highs and lows experienced by these single individuals.

Recommendation: Watashitachi ga Puropozu Sarenai noni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na Season 2 similar to I Need Romance
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Watashitachi ga Puropozu Sarenai noni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na Season 2(私たちがプロポーズされないのには、101の理由があってだな)

2015Japan
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceAnthologyLife

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A collection of dramatic stories that delves into the various reasons why men struggle to commit to marriage or propose, while also portraying the ups and downs experienced by these unmarried individuals.

Recommendation: Famous Princesses similar to I Need Romance
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Famous Princesses(소문난 칠공주)

2006South Korea
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceFamilyFather-Daughter Relationship

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the Na family, illustrating the various challenges and scenarios encountered by contemporary families, which evoke both laughter and tears from audiences. The plot focuses on the four daughters of Na Yangal, a retired military officer turned apartment complex security guard, and his wife, Myung Ja. The eldest daughter, Deok Chil, experiences a tumultuous journey following her divorce from her unfaithful husband, Soo Han, who is discovered having an affair with her best friend. She subsequently marries her business partner, Wang Seon Taek, but encounters typical issues faced by remarried couples, particularly with Seon Taek's eldest daughter, Sora, who is hostile towards Deok Chil. The spirited and self-assured second daughter, Seol Chil, regarded as the family's pride and the son her father wished for, serves as a captain in the Korean army. She harbors feelings for her friend Il Han, while another soldier, Ha Nam, is infatuated with her. Seol Chil’s fraternal twin, Mi Chil, is not only attractive but also the family's troublemaker, harboring jealousy and resentment towards Seol Chil for being Mr. Na's favorite. In a bid for revenge, Mi Chil pursues Il Han, but soon encounters challenges in her own relationship with him. Lastly, the youngest daughter, Teng Chil, finds herself pregnant and marries her boyfriend, Tae Ja, at a young age. However, she soon struggles with numerous conflicts, as Tae Ja has difficulty being faithful to her, compounded by the challenges posed by her strict and demanding mother-in-law.

Recommendation: Piggy's Counterattack similar to I Need Romance
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Piggy's Counterattack(三隻小豬的逆襲)

2021Taiwan
ComedyHealingMultiple MainsRomanceBankruptcyBrother-Sister RelationshipCharacter DevelopmentFamily RelationshipFinancial ScandalRiches To RagsSisters' Relationship

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A heartwarming romantic comedy that twists traditional fairy tales, The Three Little Pigs depicts a wealthy family's sudden plunge into the everyday world, completely resetting their lives. The wealthy father, who had built his fortune from nothing, unexpectedly goes bankrupt. Overnight, they transition from a life of luxury to a mundane existence, leaving behind their lavish lifestyle. The three little pigs trade their mansion for a small, cramped old house, wondering if they can adjust to a simpler life of basic meals. How will they turn their lives around from scratch?

Recommendation: iPartment similar to I Need Romance
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iPartment(爱情公寓)

2009China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceNeighbors' RelationshipSitcomYouth

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Five men and four women share a single apartment in the Chinese sitcom iPartment, often compared to the popular show Friends. Filled with witty banter, humor, and references to history and pop culture, iPartment follows the amusing, bizarre, romantic, and heartwarming escapades of the Love Apartment residents. Although Shanghai is a vast city, they all reside in the same building, occupying two separate units. Two of the residents, Tie Zhu and Er Niu, finally meet by chance and eventually fall in love, leading to a joyous wedding ceremony. In a touching gesture, the building owner renames the building "Love Apartment" in their honor and offers discounts on rent, water, and electricity to all couples residing there. Wedding crashers Lu Zi Qiao and Chen Mei Jia, despite their mutual dislike, cannot resist the temptation to join the Love Apartment community. However, their plan to deceive the other residents proves to be more challenging than expected.

Recommendation: Divorce Lawyers similar to I Need Romance
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Divorce Lawyers(离婚律师)

2014China
ComedyLawyer Female LeadRomanceLawLawyer Male LeadRivals To Lovers

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Lawyer Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Luo Li and Shi Hai Dong are accomplished attorneys specializing in divorce cases. Their relationship takes a rocky turn when Hai Dong loses a case against his ex-wife Jiao Yan Yan, who is represented by Luo Li. Despite initial conflict, the two lawyers develop mutual respect for each other's skills and eventually find themselves on the path to marriage.

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Love Is Back(爱情回来了)

2014China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceFriendshipLifeMultiple Couples

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Three sets of couples navigate the pressures from society and their families to tie the knot. Ming Liang and Gao Jian are rivals at work, but both share a similar perspective on marriage - they prefer casual relationships over commitment. However, as their feelings for each other deepen, they embark on a secret romance that challenges their beliefs about marriage. Bao Nian Nian falls in love with the charming Fang SiQi and unexpectedly becomes pregnant. Despite pressure from their families to wed, Nian Nian experiences a miscarriage on the day they obtain their marriage license. With their original reason for marriage now gone, the couple must decide the fate of their relationship. Meanwhile, Yu Xiao Nuo is in a relationship with Cheng Lei, a struggling musician, but hesitates to marry him due to his financial situation. As Xiao Nuo seeks a wealthy partner, Cheng Lei's career takes off. Will these couples opt for marriage or pursue alternative paths to happiness?

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Break Up Battle(谁先说分手)

2020China
Break UpComedyRomancePeer PressureShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Break Up, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of a couple rediscovering their love. Qian Yu and Xia Dong rose to fame as popular online personalities thanks to their romance, but their relationship suffered under the weight of their newfound success. Constantly bickering under the scrutiny of their fans, they began to question who would end the relationship first. However, as they met new people, they eventually came to the realization that their love for each other remained strong.

Recommendation: My Prince similar to I Need Romance
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My Prince(莱卡青蛙王子)

2007China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceBrothers' RelationshipDisabilityFamily

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

The drama "My Prince" follows the lives of an average family consisting of a money-loving mother and her four attractive sons. Li Xiu Yun dreams of her sons marrying wealthy women and spends her days gambling and gossiping with neighbors while her sons manage the household and their small flower shop. The eldest son, Zhi Kai, works as a team leader at a company and is dedicated to his job and family. The second son, Zhi Wen, is a successful but unknown model who enjoys socializing at bars and clubs, often leaving his older brother to cover his expenses. Zhi Chen, the third son, works as a bartender at a wine bar and is a man of few words. The youngest son, Zhi Xiao, is cheerful and helps his mother with the flower shop and household chores, despite being deaf and mute due to a high fever in his childhood. Despite his challenges, Zhi Xiao remains happy, loved by everyone, and protected by his brothers.

Recommendation: Women on the Run (2005) similar to I Need Romance
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Women on the Run (2005)(窈窕熟女)

2005Hong Kong
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceFriendshipInvestigationMystery

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

A show follows the lives of four women in various professions, such as a fashion advisor and a law enforcement officer, as they navigate the complexities of love. Unfortunately, their romantic pursuits are constantly interrupted by mysterious incidents involving the men they meet. With the assistance of But Kei Lei and his assistant Dong Fai, they assist the authorities in solving each case and capturing the culprit. As love triangles and quadrangles emerge, their relationships become even more complicated, ultimately leading to a major dilemma involving But Kei Lei.

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Modern Love Tokyo(モダンラブ・東京)

2022Japan
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceAnthologyCity SettingMiniseries

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Modern Love Tokyo is a collection of seven romantic comedy episodes, with one of them being animated. The series showcases different types of love in unique ways that will evoke both laughter and tears, touching the hearts of viewers worldwide. It is a remake of the American web series "Modern Love" [2019] produced by AMAZON STUDIOS.

Recommendation: Peng similar to I Need Romance
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Peng()

2021South Korea
ComedyModelingMultiple MainsRomanceBest Friends RelationshipCEO Male LeadEx Comes BackFashion IndustryReverse-HaremRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesStalking

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Modeling, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

As she bids farewell to her twenties, Go Sa Ri embraces the new chapter of her life as a thirty-year-old. Ready to start fresh and leave behind the complexities of her past decade, Sa Ri finds it challenging to let go completely. After a recent breakup, she had hoped to move on from that chapter of her life. However, when her ex unexpectedly reappears, things become more complicated. Alongside navigating her feelings for her artist friend Pi Jung Won, Sa Ri also finds herself encountering the friendly CEO of her workplace, Ki Sun Jae, whose intentions remain unclear. Adding to the confusion, Sa Ri attracts the attention of the younger Yeon Ha Rim, who doesn't hesitate to express his feelings. Juggling the interest of four different men, Sa Ri is left unsure of how to proceed. With every path seemingly obstructed by a web of emotions, she struggles to find a way forward.

Recommendation: Forget You Not similar to I Need Romance
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Forget You Not(忘了我記得)

2025Taiwan
ComedyHealingRomanceFamilyMiniseriesWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Cheng Le Le is a married woman who juggles her roles as a stand-up comedian and part-time worker at a convenience store. Despite leading a routine life, she holds onto aspirations and ambitions for the future. However, she encounters various obstacles along the way. Apart from dealing with issues in her marriage with Zhang Kai, Le Le also encounters challenges with her father. These difficulties prompt her to embark on a brave journey that reshapes her connections with her family, partner, and friends. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Always Warm similar to I Need Romance
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Always Warm(一路向暖)

2020China
ComedyHealingModelingRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipDepressionFirst LoveMental IllnessPainter Female LeadPaintingRoad TripSlow Romance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Modeling, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Wen Qian, a hopeful artist, asks Bai Ji Ran, a singer at a bar, to pose for her artwork, but he declines multiple times. When Wen Qian is sent to Chengdu to retrieve a valuable family heirloom for her father, she coincidentally reunites with Bai Ji Ran. He remembers her from their childhood, although she has no recollection of him. As Wen Qian loses all her possessions and Bai Ji Ran evades his admirers, they join forces to safeguard a mysterious brocade bag connected to Wen Qian's family trade. Through peril and risky situations, their arguments transform into an unforeseen love affair.

Recommendation: The Law Cafe similar to I Need Romance
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The Law Cafe(법대로 사랑하라)

2022South Korea
ComedyHealingLawyer Female LeadRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationCafé SettingFormer Prosecutor Male LeadFriends To LoversLawLong Time FriendsSecret CrushSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Lawyer Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Jeong Ho, Yu Ri, Se Yeon, and Jin Ki have been close companions for 17 years since their days at Seoyeon High School. Jeong Ho, formerly known as the "Genius Monster" in the legal field, now works as a peculiar and enigmatic landlord. Yu Ri, a fiery lawyer, decides to open her own legal café after leaving her previous firm. When she meets her landlord to finalize a contract, she is surprised to discover that he is her old friend Jeong Ho. Their relationship transforms from friendship to romance in an unforeseeable and adventurous journey. Based on the web novel "Love According to Law" by No Seung Ah and illustrated by Il Ri.

Recommendation: A Gentleman's Dignity similar to I Need Romance
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A Gentleman's Dignity(신사의 품격)

2012South Korea
ComedyIndependent Female LeadMultiple MainsRomanceAge GapAge GapBromanceDissociative AmnesiaDramaFriendshipLove At First SightMale Centered PlotMelodramaMental Illness

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Independent Female Lead, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Four men in their forties navigate the complexities of love, separation, triumph, and disappointment. The narrative features the romantic involvement of Kim Do Jin, an architect known for his sharp wit, and Seo Yi Soo, a disciplined high school educator who also serves as an umpire for local baseball matches.

Recommendation: Love Is in the Air similar to I Need Romance
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Love Is in the Air(幸福,近在咫尺)

2018China
Break UpComedyIndependent Female LeadRomanceAge GapAge GapAmusement Park SettingChasing A DreamFantasyHot-tempered Female LeadHuman ExperimentationInventionSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Break Up, Comedy, Independent Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

It has been two years since Jiang Yi Yi, a white-collar worker, and her first love Chu Tian Qi parted ways. Despite Yi Yi's attempts to act unaffected, she is unable to erase him from her mind. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Fang Mu Ye, a trainee guardian from the Guardian Tribe, and they end up living together. Mu Ye's supernatural abilities bring excitement to Yi Yi's life, helping her to slowly move on from Tian Qi and focus on her aspiration of becoming an inventor once again. Although they become a couple who often quarrel, their dynamic is disrupted when a mad scientist, in search of a subject for research, enters the picture.

Recommendation: V-Focus similar to I Need Romance
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V-Focus(獨家保鑣)

2016Taiwan
ComedyHealingIndependent Female LeadRomanceActionEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadEnemies To LoversIsland SettingLGBTQ+News Station SettingOlder Woman-Younger ManSecond Chance Romance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Independent Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Jiang Zhi Heng is commonly known as "The Bodyguard" for his vigilant approach as a security consultant. When Zhi Heng and Ruo Qin, long-standing foes, find themselves stranded on a deserted island while en route to a press conference, they must collaborate to stay alive and find a way back to civilization.

Recommendation: Your House Helper similar to I Need Romance
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Your House Helper(당신의 하우스헬퍼)

2018South Korea
ComedyHealingMultiple MainsRomanceAwkward Male LeadCold Man-Warm WomanHousekeeper Male LeadHousekeepingIntern Female LeadLifeLife LessonSismanceSlow Burn Romance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

The everyday routine of a typical working woman includes: a crowded subway during peak hours, a difficult and unpleasant boss, junior colleagues striving for advancement, increasing credit card debt, and a weary and worn-out body... Most frustrating of all is the never-ending household chores that greet her upon returning home. But imagine if a charming man showed up to handle all the domestic tasks for her. Furthermore, what if he could also help untangle the complexities of her chaotic life? In this series, a male housekeeper takes on domestic responsibilities in various women's homes while attempting to resolve their challenges. (KBS World)

Recommendation: I Fell in Love by Accident similar to I Need Romance
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I Fell in Love by Accident(一不小心恋爱了)

2020China
ComedyHealingRomanceAwkward Male LeadDramaInferiority ComplexWorkaholic Male Lead

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Following six years of being unattached, Zheng Ming Wei, a successful professional, has ceased seeking romantic relationships due to his lack of interest in dating. His perspective on love is transformed after encountering An Ran, an expert in the field, leading to a gradual acknowledgment of their mutual feelings amidst various challenges. (DramaWiki)

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Toast Boy's Kiss(吐司男之吻)

2001Taiwan
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceFriendshipLifeSummer SettingYouth

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

After their father's factory closed due to the recession, Xiao Xun and her sister Chanel found themselves under the care of Mimi-chan, a glamorous police detective and family friend, as their parents evaded debt collectors. To make ends meet, the sisters decided to take in a new roommate named Lee Wei. Lee Wei, who happened to be the younger sibling of a notorious crime boss named Lee Xiong, harbored ambitions of following in his brother's criminal footsteps despite his exceptional intelligence that seemed better suited for a different path. Lee Xiong, however, insisted that Lee Wei attend college and lead a respectable life, a demand that Lee Wei adamantly refused. As a result, Lee Wei was sent to Mimi-chan for guidance and positive influence, given her law enforcement background. Over the course of a peculiar and eventful summer, these individuals from contrasting backgrounds would coexist under one roof and gain valuable insights into the complexities of life.

Recommendation: Between Friendship and Love Season 2 similar to I Need Romance
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Between Friendship and Love Season 2(사당보다 먼 의정부보다 가까운 시즌2)

2017South Korea
Break UpComedyRomanceFriends To LoversFriendshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Break Up, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

The bond between two friends who reside far apart from each other is characterized by their ability to offer comfort in times of need, resulting in a connection that is rich in love yet fraught with challenges. (WikiDrama)

Recommendation: Management Marriage similar to I Need Romance
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Management Marriage(经营婚姻)

2012China
ComedyIndependent Female LeadRomanceNovel AdaptationAge GapFamilyMelodrama

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Independent Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Luo Qing Niao, a vibrant and daring woman born in the 1980s, and Ye Xiao Yu, a laid-back man from Beijing born in the 1970s craving freedom, decided to tie the knot after two years of dating. Despite their differing views on marriage and life, they faced challenges that tested their relationship. With the support of family and friends, they navigated through unexpected twists and turns, leading them into a whirlwind of marriage that threatened their love and family. Their journey is chronicled in the novel "Marriage Vortex" by Xia Tian.

Recommendation: Everyday Loves similar to I Need Romance
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Everyday Loves(일상다반애)

2017South Korea
ComedyHealingRomanceMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

After being ended by her boyfriend, Jeong-jin decides to leave the company where they had both been employed. At the same time, Hyeon-seong takes on a part-time job in the area where he used to enjoy moments with his deceased girlfriend. Their paths frequently cross at the convenience store where he works, and he gradually starts to develop feelings for her. One day, Jeong-jin visits a park to practice cycling as a way to cope with her heartbreak. There, she unexpectedly encounters Hyeon-seong, who offers his assistance. Both have experienced love lost—one through a breakup and the other through death. Can they find love again? (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Monchouchou Globalhouse similar to I Need Romance
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Monchouchou Globalhouse(연남동 글로벌하우스)

2019South Korea
Break UpComedyMultiple MainsRomanceCohabitationDramaLifeLove TriangleMultiple CouplesRaised By A GrandparentSettling In KoreaShare House SettingStudent Female LeadWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Break Up, Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

In a lavish shared residence in Seoul, six individuals from various nations experience life, love, and camaraderie

Recommendation: Stock Struck similar to I Need Romance
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Stock Struck(개미가 타고 있어요)

2022South Korea
Break UpComedyMultiple MainsRomanceBusinessCharacter DevelopmentFriendshipLifeNaive Female LeadPart-time Worker Male LeadPhobiaSaleswoman Female LeadTime SkipUnlucky Female Lead

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Break Up, Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Five individuals who have invested in the stock market come together for a secretive stock gathering. During the meeting, they gain insights into life, love, and relationships through their experiences with stock investments. Yoo Mi Seo is on the verge of getting married and is a novice in the world of investing, having faced losses so far. Choi Sun Woo, aged 33, is a enigmatic figure who drives an expensive imported car after finishing his shifts at a convenience store. KangSan prioritizes his happiness over pursuing a career or achieving success, making a living through part-time work. Jung Haeng Ja manages a pig feet restaurant, while Kim Jin Bae turned to stock market investments after retiring from his previous job.

Recommendation: Because This Is My First Life similar to I Need Romance
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Because This Is My First Life(이번 생은 처음이라)

2017South Korea
ComedyHealingMultiple MainsRomanceCalm Male LeadCohabitationContract RelationshipDramaEccentric Male LeadLifeMarriage Of ConvenienceMultiple CouplesNerdy Male LeadSismance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

A financially strained man and a homeless woman become roommates in a narrative that explores the concept of marriage and the challenges faced by the younger generation today. Nam Se Hui is a single man in his late 30s who has opted to remain unmarried. He possesses a home, yet he carries a significant mortgage debt. On the other hand, Yun Ji Ho is a single woman in her early 30s who does not own property and feels envious of those who do. Due to her financial difficulties, she has decided to stop dating. Yun Ji Ho moves into Nam Se Hui's house, and they become housemates.

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It's Okay to Not Be Okay(사이코지만 괜찮아)

2020South Korea
ComedyHealingIndependent Female LeadRomanceBadass Female LeadChildhood ConnectionDramaMelodramaMental IllnessPossessive Female LeadPsychologicalSelfless Male LeadSuccessful Female LeadTrauma

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Healing, Independent Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Moon Gang Tae works as a community health worker in a psychiatric unit and possesses numerous admirable qualities, such as a fit physique, intelligence, empathy, patience, quick reflexes, and endurance, among others. On the other hand, Ko Moon Young is a celebrated author of children's books who struggles with an antisocial personality disorder, leading her to come across as self-centered, arrogant, and impolite. While Moon Gang Tae rejects the idea of love, Ko Moon Young remains unaware of this. Despite their circumstances, the two challenge destiny and develop a romantic relationship, uncovering their true selves and identities along the way. (Soompi & Koreandrama.org)

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Max, Don't Do This(MAX别这样)

2020China
Break UpComedyRomanceArtificial IntelligenceNice Male LeadSci-FiShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Break Up, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

To move on from a past heartbreak, Gao Xiao Xiao purchased an emotional companion robot online. However, she found unexpected solace in her brother's everyday mishaps. The robot, named MAX, recognized Xiao Xiao as its "master" and provided unwavering support. Despite her attempts to distance herself from Max, Zha Li's efforts were unsuccessful. The seemingly innocent robot was eventually discovered by the siblings in a twist of fate. (Douban)

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Threesome (2018)(三個女人一個「因」)

2018Hong Kong
ComedyLawyer Female LeadRomanceDissociative Identity DisorderDramaIllnessLawMental Illness

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Lawyer Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

From a lineage of legal professionals, Fong Yi Yan rises to prominence with a renowned mentor in the legal field. Despite excelling as a student, she takes an unexpected turn after her legal training, frequently challenging her mentor in court. Concealing her struggle with multiple personality disorder, Fong Yi Yan navigates between a bold and daring alter ego and a timid and pessimistic one. Lei Dung Kwai uncovers her secret and manipulates her into hiring him as a trainee. Reluctantly agreeing to secure her marriage to Gei Hui Yung, Fong Yi Yan embarks on an unconventional journey. Her unpredictable personality shifts lead to humorous mishaps in court, witnessed only by her mother, Fong Wah Yee Sze, who remains tight-lipped about their troubled past. As Lei Dung Kwai befriends Fong Yi Yan's alter egos, she is determined to rid herself of the disorder to prevent future conflicts.

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Dream Chaser League(追梦者联盟)

2022China
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceChasing A DreamDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingYouth

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

A contemporary play follows the journeys of six young individuals as they passionately pursue their dreams. (DramaWiki)

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Cool Doji Danshi: Bokura no Koibana(『クールドジ男子』~ボクらの恋バナ~)

2023Japan
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceLifeMale Centered PlotMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Novelist Igarashi Motoharu is venturing into the realm of love stories for his upcoming work. He starts by interviewing four individuals: Ichikura Hayate, who reminisces about a high school encounter with a girl; Futami Shun, who received a gift from a classmate; Mima Takayuki, who shares a story about his popularity; and Soma Shiki, who discusses his perspectives on love. With these unique experiences in mind, will Igarashi be able to craft a compelling love story?

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Be My Dream Family(속아도 꿈결)

2021South Korea
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceDramaFamilyMultiple CouplesSlow Burn RomanceSocial Issues

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

A stubborn elderly father and a kindhearted mother in their senior years develop feelings for each other. Despite coming from distinct cultural backgrounds, their families face challenges when the couple marries later in life. Nevertheless, these disagreements ultimately pave the way for mutual understanding and unity, allowing them to discover the essence of genuine family bonds. Can they maintain their peaceful coexistence moving forward? (Viki)

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You Go! Girls!(姊妹們 追吧)

2020Taiwan
ComedyMultiple MainsRomanceFamilyFriendshipSismanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Four women spanning four generations take on the role of Superwoman in their daily lives, but they are far from being actual superheroes. Instead, they find solace in indulging in dramas to escape the pressures of reality and to dream. These women, who are our family, friends, mothers, daughters, wives, and colleagues, each have their own personal struggles and stories. As they immerse themselves in their own life dramas, who will be there to chase after them?

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Paparazzi Girlfriend(내 여친은 파파라치)

2018South Korea
ComedyModelingRomanceDramaMiniseriesNews IndustryReporter Female LeadWeb Series

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy, Modeling, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Se-na, who once aspired to be a war correspondent, now finds herself as an entertainment reporter, chasing after celebrity gossip. Although she detests her job, she feels trapped, as paying her rent leaves her with little choice. Her internal struggle intensifies when her boss requests that she spy on celebrities, while her boyfriend expresses his disapproval of her profession. Will she accept her current situation, or will she jeopardize everything in pursuit of her dream? (Amazon)

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Love Strategy(恋爱兵法)

2008China
ComedyRomance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

Kim Jung Ho, a well-known and wealthy filmmaker, recently traveled to China from Korea. While in China, he coincidentally comes across a poster of Ouyang Ming Ming, a rising star who he used to go to school with and was his first love. Inspired, he seeks guidance from his elderly uncle on mastering The Art of War in order to win over Ming Ming. However, things take an unexpected turn when he encounters Ming Ming's guardian, Yu Xuan.

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He Was Cool (2008)(那小子真帅)

2008China
ComedyRomance

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Zhi Yin Sheng is a well-liked figure in the dance group "San Jian Sheng" (The Three Musketeers) and is highly respected by his peers. Despite his popularity, he exudes an air of arrogance. Han Qian Hui, on the other hand, is a kind-hearted and affectionate young woman. When she comes across a derogatory post about females online, she pens a sharp response that catches the attention of Yin Sheng, the original poster. Although they start off as adversaries, their close friends, Zheng Xi Can and Xu Jia Le, develop a romantic relationship. As Yin Sheng and Qian Hui interact through mutual friends and other chance encounters, their hearts gradually open up to each other and they fall in love.

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Xing Fu Mi Ma(幸福密码)

2011China
ComedyRomance

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Destiny By Love(非缘勿扰)

2013China
ComedyRomance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

Dashing, wealthy, and always surrounded by beautiful women, Lu Sinoe, the Chairman of Luks Properties, along with his friend Chen Shu-Feng and cousin Jingu, stroll through the city with a strong belief that women only seek marriage for financial security. On the other hand, Liu Lin enjoys her independent life with her best friends Yang Yang and Su-Yue, embracing her single status. However, Liu Lin's mother's insistence on finding her a partner leads her to reluctantly attend matchmaking sessions. She believes in living a fulfilling single life rather than seeking out love. When Liu Lin tries to prevent an unexpected marriage between Chen Shu-Feng and Yang Yang, she crosses paths with Lu Sinoe, leading to a clash of personalities. Despite their initial animosity, as they navigate through failed relationships and job struggles, Liu Lin ends up working for Lu Sinoe's company, sparking more conflicts between them. The presence of Lu Sinoe's secretary, Yu-min, adds further confusion to their relationship. After facing numerous challenges, the misunderstandings between them slowly fade away, allowing for a deeper connection to form. However, fate intervenes once again, throwing them into a new wave of uncertainty. Caught between staying or leaving, they both carry their pain in their hearts, unsure of what lies ahead.

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Woman Gang (2013)(女人帮)

2013China
ComedyRomance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

Is it possible for five contemporary Chinese women to discover the love and admiration they desire during their middle age? Chen Qing Xia has retired from her career as a model, Fiona holds a senior position in a company, Bi Ran works as a translator, Catherine was raised abroad and currently works in media, and Li Xiao Yi is the sole member of the group who fears solitude. While navigating the challenges of their intricate relationships with men and family, will these women be able to achieve the joy they are searching for?

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Bad Romantic(艾乐乐的罗曼蒂克)

2013China
ComedyRomance

Like I Need Romance, this drama also features Comedy and Romance with a 17% similarity match.