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Iron Housewives(主妇也要拼)

2019China
BusinessComedyDifficult AdulthoodEntrepreneur Female LeadFamilyFriendshipMarried LifeMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceStrong Female Lead

The drama follows the journeys of three women at various life stages, each dedicated to their families at any cost. Mei Li, a woman born in the 1980s, holds a high-ranking position in finance. Yi Lan is an entrepreneur from the 1970s, while Hao Weier is a recent university graduate from the 1990s. Despite their different backgrounds, all three women find themselves becoming housewives, embarking on a new chapter filled with both happiness and sorrow. Through their shared experiences, they develop a strong bond that helps them navigate through life's challenges.

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Recommendation: Bad Couple similar to Iron Housewives
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Bad Couple(불량커플)

2007South Korea
ComedyFamilyFriendshipMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceInfidelityPregnancySismance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Choi Gi Chan is a professor of botany at the university, possessing what are considered "ideal genes." The narrative centers around Kim Dang Ja, an editor for a fashion magazine, who unexpectedly feels a desire to have a child, even though she is against the notion of marriage. The plot follows Dang Ja as she searches for a man with exceptional genes to fulfill her goal. Gi Chan becomes her chosen candidate for this endeavor. As the story unfolds, Dang Ja faces the challenge of convincing him to participate without any strings attached, which proves difficult since Gi Chan does not support the concept of premarital sex. This drama marks the third installment in SBS's "Bad" trilogy.

Recommendation: Tie the Knot similar to Iron Housewives
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Tie the Knot(媽咪的男朋友)

2014Taiwan
BusinessComedyFamilyFriendshipOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceDramaIndependent Female LeadMultiple MainsNice Male Lead

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Family, Friendship, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 40% 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: Borrow Your Love similar to Iron Housewives
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Borrow Your Love(借用一下你的愛)

2013Taiwan
BusinessComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceBirth SecretSismance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Ping An, a straightforward young woman with a friendly demeanor, crosses paths with Ye Chen, a stoic and introverted man recently discharged from prison. A series of events result in them being kidnapped together due to a misunderstanding. To assist their friends Li Zi Wen and Xie Xi Le in getting together without remorse, they decide to pretend to be a couple. Unexpectedly, they begin to develop feelings for each other. Additionally, Ye Chen aids Ping An in discovering her true heritage and reuniting with her missing mother.

Recommendation: On the Road (2019) similar to Iron Housewives
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On the Road (2019)(在远方)

2019China
BusinessFamilyFriendshipRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Square Pegs similar to Iron Housewives
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Square Pegs(戇夫成龍)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Choi Fung, a determined and intelligent young girl, encounters Ah Wong, a man with a mental brain injury known as "simple-minded." Despite the trouble he causes by claiming her as his wife, she continues to help him when he is bullied by other children. Choi Fung's stepmother, Lau Seung Seung, favors her biological daughter Choi Dip and opposes her marriage to Ah Wong, as it was arranged at birth. To ensure Choi Fung marries Ah Wong instead, Lau Seung Seung and Choi Dip devise a plan. Although Choi Fung believes she will marry Bao Gai Chung, she discovers on the wedding day that it is too late. Despite her mother-in-law Mai Chu Lien's approval of her, Choi Fung finds herself in a tumultuous situation under the new roof, especially when a dark secret from Ah Wong's past is revealed by Yeung Pui Kwan, causing further disruptions in their lives.

Recommendation: To Love with No Regrets similar to Iron Housewives
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To Love with No Regrets(足秤老婆八兩夫)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kam Yuk was saved by the compassionate owner of a soy sauce factory from being forced into a brothel when she was a child. She later becomes the young bride of Tau, the factory owner's son. Kam Yuk ends up taking care of Tau more as a servant than a wife, as she is the one who raises him. When Kam Yuk realizes that Tau is spoiled, she convinces an idealistic teacher named Mak Sau Sing to educate him. However, Tau manipulates Mak into selling himself to the family in order to settle a debt owed by his friend, Sor Koo. Learning that Tau's father was responsible for his own father's death, Mak and Sor Koo cause trouble in the household and trick Tau into giving up the family business. Despite their differences, both Tau and Mak find themselves facing a common adversary in Cheng Sin, who has returned to town with the intention of teaming up with the rival of the soy sauce factory, Ding Fung, to drive Mak out of business.

Recommendation: Love Cheque Charge similar to Iron Housewives
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Love Cheque Charge(幸福兌換券)

2014Taiwan
ComedyFamilyFriendshipMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceArrogant Male LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipBromanceDramaGeekSupernatural

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

The lives of two strangers become intertwined after an unexpected accident. Bo Hai, worried about his girlfriend, asks a random stranger named Ho Bu Fan to deliver a breakup message to her. When Bu Fan passes on the message to the girlfriend, Hsu Man Man, she is devastated. In a spontaneous gesture, Bu Fan gives Man Man a traveler's check with a note stating, "If you're not married by 30, leave it up to me." Three years later, Man Man encounters Bu Fan on a train, bringing back memories of the past. Can Bu Fan fulfill his promise to a woman he barely knows now that he learns she is still unmarried?

Recommendation: Old Miss Diary (2004) similar to Iron Housewives
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Old Miss Diary (2004)(올드미스 다이어리)

2004South Korea
ComedyFamilyFriendshipMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceClumsy Female LeadDramaMale Chases Female FirstNice Male LeadSismanceSitcomVoice Actress Female Lead

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Mi Ja, Ji Yeong, and Yun A are three urban women in their thirties, all single

Recommendation: Best Selling Secrets similar to Iron Housewives
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Best Selling Secrets(同事三分親)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceSitcom

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Without Her, Even Hero Is Zero similar to Iron Housewives
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Without Her, Even Hero Is Zero(我是顧家男)

2019Taiwan
ComedyFamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceInfidelity

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale of a strict female boss and her kind-hearted boyfriend navigating the challenges of their relationship in pursuit of a happy ending. Gu Jia Nan is a member of the group that is against marriage, while Xu Shuang Shuang is known for her strong and intimidating demeanor. Despite their contentious interactions at work, they have been secretly dating. When Jia Nan is considered for a promotion, Shuang Shuang ends up receiving the opportunity instead. As Jia Nan faces the risk of losing his home and judgment from his girlfriend's critical mother, will they be able to overcome these obstacles and tie the knot?

Recommendation: Royal Sister Returns similar to Iron Housewives
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Royal Sister Returns(御姐归来)

2017China
BusinessComedyFamilyMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceDebtEnemies To LoversHaremHidden IdentityNice Male LeadRich Female LeadRich Male LeadSassy Female Lead

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Family, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

The president of EMT attempts to arrange a marriage between his daughter, Ai Mi Er, and He Yi Kun from Long Ke Company in order to form a business partnership. Ai Mi Er escapes and seeks assistance from her boyfriend, Peter, before finding herself working as a maid for He Kai Xin, the younger brother of He Yi Kun.

Recommendation: Mackerel Falls in Love with Cat similar to Iron Housewives
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Mackerel Falls in Love with Cat(鲅鱼恋上猫)

2024China
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceStrong Female LeadAnimal RepresentationEnemies To FriendsHotel SettingShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Strong Female Lead themes with a 31% similarity match.

During the hotel inheritance ceremony, Wu Xiao Song had a fateful encounter with Chen Ying Zi, the person responsible for renovating the hotel. Chen Ying Zi quickly became the main target of criticism among the merchants in Liaohe Old Street. To secure ownership of the hotel, Wu Xiao Song had to swallow his pride and reach out to Chen Ying Zi. As Chen Ying Zi worked on the transformation project, she faced the challenge of gaining approval from the family. Despite initial conflicts, the two eventually formed a bond and even developed feelings for each other. When the renovation was complete, Chen Ying Zi chose to show compassion by implementing ancient building protection measures to save Wu Jia Hotel and earn the trust of the merchants.

Recommendation: We Get Married similar to Iron Housewives
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We Get Married(咱们结婚吧)

2013China
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceDramaLife

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative follows Yang Tao, a 30-year-old who is opposed to the idea of marriage. Guo Ran, a civil servant, shares the same sentiment towards marriage. Initially, the two clash due to a misunderstanding but eventually their bond strengthens. Despite their growing relationship, their parents disapprove of each other, posing a significant challenge. Can their love triumph over this obstacle?

Recommendation: Love Is Back similar to Iron Housewives
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Love Is Back(爱情回来了)

2014China
ComedyFriendshipMultiple CouplesRomanceLifeMultiple Mains

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 31% 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?

Recommendation: A Family Has Children in the First Place similar to Iron Housewives
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A Family Has Children in the First Place(家有儿女初长成)

2018China
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceFamily RelationshipLife

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

A new version of the 2005 family comedy series Happy Household follows the lives of two blended families navigating the challenges of living together. Siblings Jiang Nan, 25, and Jiang Bei, 22, find themselves in a unique situation when their parents divorce and divide their shared apartment. Jiang Nan and her mother Wu Qiong take the upper level, while Jiang Bei and his father Jiang Guo Li reside downstairs. Jiang Guo Li, 50, marries the 35-year-old gym instructor Dai Ling Ling, who has a son named Tong Tong. Wu Qiong, 49, ties the knot with Du Wei, a longtime idol of hers who is an actor. Du Wei has a daughter named Yang Yang, who is 12 years old. This arrangement leads to the two sets of parents and their four children living together under one roof.

Recommendation: My Enemy, My Neighbour similar to Iron Housewives
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My Enemy, My Neighbour(我的冤家住对门)

2019China
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceBromanceSecond Chance Romance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

In a touching and amusing story, Luo Jie shocks her husband, Pan Xiang Dong, by filing for divorce, leaving him devastated

Recommendation: Sweet Life (2021) similar to Iron Housewives
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Sweet Life (2021)(甜蜜)

2021China
BusinessFamilyRomanceStrong Female LeadDramaWorkplace Setting

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Family, Romance, and Strong Female Lead themes with a 31% similarity match.

Tian Mi once lived a luxurious and happy life as a spoiled young woman, until her husband, Liu De'en, passed away suddenly, leaving her with a significant amount of debt. Her life took a drastic turn for the worse overnight. With the help of Chang Sheng, a private banker, Tian Mi found the courage to start the journey towards paying off her debts. Through hard work over the years, Tian Mi became financially independent and skilled in managing her finances. Together, Tian Mi and Chang Sheng established a company specializing in wealth management, where their mutual support and encouragement eventually led to the blossoming of love between the two kind-hearted individuals.

Recommendation: Guys With Kids similar to Iron Housewives
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Guys With Kids(奶爸当家)

2021China
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceDramaLife

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Three individuals are brought together unexpectedly when a young child enters their lives, adding to the chaos they are already facing. Gao Han, a caring and devoted man, has recently lost a custody battle with his ex-wife over their daughter. Adding to his troubles, his ex-girlfriend Guan Ling Ling, who passed away in a car accident, has entrusted her son to his care. Gao Han, along with his two roommates Wang Dong Yang and YuBo, find themselves unexpectedly caring for the young child, Du Du. Along with the challenges of looking after Du Du, they also have to navigate the presence of Du Du's aunt, Guan Shan Shan. As they all work together to raise Du Du, they must also confront the question of the child's paternity. This leads to a custody battle, complicated further by the return of Han's ex-wife, Liu Min. Amidst all this, feelings begin to develop between Han and Shan Shan, while Yu Bo also finds himself falling for Shan Shan. With the uncle's gentle nature and the cool guy's charm, Shan Shan must ultimately follow her heart and make a choice between the two men she loves.

Recommendation: Central Affairs similar to Iron Housewives
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Central Affairs(情陷夜中環)

2005Hong Kong
BusinessFamilyFriendshipRomanceDramaMelodrama

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

"Season" Sum Si Sun's lawyer license is revoked due to an error, leading her to transition to a role as an insurance sales representative at MIG. While working there, she encounters "Queenie" Yu Chi San, her supervisor known for using deceitful tactics to reach her objectives, "Johnny" Hon Ji Kin, a colleague who ignites something within her, and "Charles" Kwan Cheuk Hong, the former boyfriend of her mentor. As Season becomes more involved with MIG, her relationships become more complex, causing her to gradually adopt a cold and manipulative demeanor. The question remains: will she accomplish her ultimate goal?

Recommendation: Central Affairs Season 2 similar to Iron Housewives
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Central Affairs Season 2(情陷夜中环 II)

2006Hong Kong
BusinessFamilyFriendshipRomanceDramaMelodrama

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Gong So, a pawnshop proprietor in Hong Kong, marries a female employee Dung Ji Su from Guang Zhou, China, in a typical cross-border marriage of the 1980s. However, they do not stay together post-marriage and continue with their separate lives. Meanwhile, Ji Su gives birth to two adorable daughters, Gong Hoi Chiu and Gong Hoi Lan. After several attempts, Ji Su and her daughters finally receive approval to relocate to Hong Kong. Just as they are preparing to make the move, Ji Su is robbed at the train station. Robert Chui Chi Man, the gang member Ji Su encounters at the station, assists her in pursuing the robbers, leaving Hoi Lan under the care of her older sister Hoi Chiu. The situation takes a turn for the worse when Hoi Lan is kidnapped amidst the commotion! Hoi Chiu chooses not to seek assistance, despite being able to prevent the unfortunate incident.

Recommendation: Fathers and Sons similar to Iron Housewives
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Fathers and Sons(爸爸閉翳)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceDramaLife

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

"When faced with challenges, Father always offers a comforting smile and a helping hand, reassuring his son that he will be there. Man Tin Chi, a top market research manager known for his expertise in price comparison, lives by the motto of being price-conscious. Despite his desire for early retirement, Chi's dreams are disrupted by the unexpected return of his eight-year-old son. With no experience in caring for children, Chi is at a loss on how to raise his son. Fortunately, his rival Amy Kam Mei-Tsun steps in to support and guide him. As they spend more time together, Chi and Amy develop a strong friendship. Chi reconnects with his godfather Ko Chi Tim and begins to unravel a long-held secret. Meanwhile, Ko Ching, Tim's son, struggles to balance his responsibilities towards his daughter and his neglect towards his father. In the midst of turmoil, Ching finds support from Chi and his girlfriend Joey Law Sei Hei, ultimately uncovering a hidden truth about his father."

Recommendation: Who's My Love similar to Iron Housewives
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Who's My Love(내사랑 누굴까)

2002South Korea
ComedyFamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceBig FamilyDrama

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The Kim family consists of three generations living under one roof in a building that includes a veterinarian office and a cafe on the ground floor. The family has five unmarried children who are all participating in a dating show called "Who's My Love". With a total of 82 episodes, the question remains: Will all five children successfully find and maintain their romantic relationships?

Recommendation: May-December Love Season 2 similar to Iron Housewives
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May-December Love Season 2(小丈夫)

2016China
FamilyFriendshipOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceAge GapAge GapDrama

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Family, Friendship, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Yao Lan, a serious and mature woman of 33, falls deeply in love with the lively and romantic Lu Xiao Bei, who is nine years her junior. Can they navigate the obstacles in their path and find happiness together? (Viki)

Recommendation: Memories of Peking similar to Iron Housewives
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Memories of Peking(芝麻胡同)

2019China
FamilyFriendshipMultiple CouplesRomanceStrong Female LeadChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionLifeSmart Female Lead

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Family, Friendship, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Strong Female Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place in 1947, the story revolves around a trio consisting of a shop owner, his spouse, and a young lady on a mission to heal her father. Yan Zheng Sheng manages a pickle shop in Beijing and assumes the responsibility of caring for his uncle after his brother and nephew tragically pass away. To fulfill his duties as a son and ensure the family legacy, Yan Zheng Sheng marries Mu Chun Hua as his second wife while already being wed to Lin Cui Qing. Their relationship blossoms over time, but in 1950, they are compelled to divorce due to the implementation of the New Marriage Law. Despite this, Yan Zheng Sheng, Mu Chun Hua, and Lin Cui Qing navigate the following decades as a united family. This narrative sheds light on the lives of everyday individuals residing in Sesame Alley.

Recommendation: Live Your Life similar to Iron Housewives
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Live Your Life(好好生活)

2021China
ComedyDifficult AdulthoodFriendshipMultiple CouplesRomanceBusiness IndustryCar AccidentDeathDramaHardworking Female LeadSismance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Difficult Adulthood, Friendship, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Wu You and He Xi Ya have engaged in a battle of wits and wills, only to find themselves in a constant state of disagreement. Wu You soon learns that He Xi Ya was the one who saved her life during a car accident. Su Fei, a popular blogger known for her advice on handling emotional issues, actually lacks real-life romantic experience. Despite this, she finds comfort in a reliable companion during times of doubt. Lu Man has sworn off marriage, believing it brings nothing but trouble. However, she finds herself drawn to Lin Qing. Qian Jia Yi, a successful businesswoman, shocked everyone by getting married suddenly. However, the marriage ended due to conflicting values. When she meets a man similar to her in strength and capability, what will come of their relationship? As the four women navigate their careers and love lives, they learn that living well is the key to happiness.

Recommendation: My Too Perfect Sons similar to Iron Housewives
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My Too Perfect Sons(솔약국집 아들들)

2009South Korea
ComedyFamilyMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBig FamilyBrothers' RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstMultiple MainsNerdy Male LeadRude Male Lead

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Song Jin Poong, the oldest of four brothers, diligently strives to provide for his family. He is also a man who struggles to move on from his first love. His mother, Ok Hee, is eager for him to settle down, especially since he is already 38 years old. Ok Hee is convinced that her sons are exceptional prospects and that any woman would be fortunate to marry one of them; however, the neighbors hold a different opinion, as each son faces his own distinct challenges.

Recommendation: Momin's Room similar to Iron Housewives
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Momin's Room(모민의 방)

2016South Korea
ComedyFamilyFriendshipOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceDramaHighlightMiniseriesShort Length SeriesUnrequited LoveWeb Series

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

"Momin's Room" explores the ways in which contemporary young adults navigate love, friendship, and family dynamics, while also incorporating educational elements related to copyright. The protagonist, Momin, a 23-year-old, relocates from Jeju Island to Seoul, where he forges enduring friendships.

Recommendation: Flowers Bloom in Winter similar to Iron Housewives
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Flowers Bloom in Winter(冬暖花会开)

2015China
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceDoppelgangerDramaPsychological

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In Ying Hao Dong's life, two girls with strikingly similar appearances entered one after the other. The first, named after the Epiphyllum flower, faced a tragic fate. The second, named after the Jasmine flower, brought warmth to Hao Dong's heart. Lan Su Xin, an 18-year-old seeking employment, crossed paths with Ying Hao Dong who was grieving the loss of his girlfriend. Despite facing opposition from both family and friends, Su Xin remained optimistic as she cared for Hao Dong. With the help of Su Xin and Hao Dong's mother, his memory slowly began to return, unraveling the mystery behind his accident and his girlfriend's death.

Recommendation: First Love (2016) similar to Iron Housewives
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First Love (2016)(柠檬初上)

2016China
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceDramaLifeSecondary Couple

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Zuo Zai Jun and Zheng Lei were close friends and classmates in college. They share an 8-year-old step-daughter named Miao Miao. Miao Miao's mother, Ning Xiao Meng, was the woman of their dreams back in their university days. She disappeared to study in the United States 8 years ago and has now returned to Shanghai. Zai Jun struggles to accept her, but Xiao Meng works to mend their relationship. As Xiao Meng grows closer to Zheng Lei, it creates tension between the two men as they compete for her affection, leading to humorous situations. Over time, Xiao Meng's secrets about Miao Miao's birth and her disappearance come to light.

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 6 similar to Iron Housewives
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Nonstop Season 6(논스톱 6)

2005South Korea
ComedyFamilyFriendshipRomanceDramaSitcomYouth

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This marks yet another season of the Nonstop sitcom, which depicts the daily experiences of students residing in a dormitory.

Recommendation: I Love Lee Tae Ri similar to Iron Housewives
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I Love Lee Tae Ri(아이러브 이태리)

2012South Korea
ComedyFriendshipOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBromanceFantasySupernatural

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

"I Love Lee Tae Ri" is a romantic comedy that follows the story of a 14-year-old middle school student who unexpectedly matures into a 25-year-old man. Hwang Min Soo subsequently takes on the role of an assistant to the wealthy heiress, Lee Tae Ri. The title contains a clever play on words, as Lee Tae Ri (이태리) can be transliterated as "Italy." (Hancinema)

Recommendation: Dangerous Woman (2011) similar to Iron Housewives
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Dangerous Woman (2011)(위험한 여자)

2011South Korea
BusinessComedyFamilyRomanceDramaMelodramaSoap Opera

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A theatrical piece centered on the daughter of a businessman who is battling a scheme to seize control of her father's company.

Recommendation: The Bizarre Bunch similar to Iron Housewives
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The Bizarre Bunch(별난여자 별난남자)

2005South Korea
ComedyFamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceDramaFamily SecretPregnancy

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative centers on the offspring of the 'Jang family' and their descendants. Grandma Suh has two sons, Jang Jae Do and Jang Jae Man, along with a daughter, Jang Jae Ok. The eldest, Jae Do, loses his job and starts searching for manual labor opportunities, while his wife, Min Sook, a traditional homemaker, attempts to guide their underachieving son, Jang Ki Woong, towards a more promising path in both life and romance. (KoreanDrama.org)

Recommendation: A Thousand Kisses similar to Iron Housewives
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A Thousand Kisses(천번의 입맞춤)

2011South Korea
FamilyMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceAge GapAge GapDramaOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A dramatic portrayal that examines the dynamics of age disparities in romantic relationships. Woo Joo Young and Jang Woo Bin navigate the complexities of a relationship involving an older woman and a younger man, while Jang Woo Jin and Joo Young's younger sister, Joo Mi, confront the significant age difference that exists between them.

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Mother to Be(未來媽媽)

2020Taiwan
FamilyFriendshipMarried LifeMultiple CouplesRomanceCharacter DevelopmentDramaFamily PressureInfertilityLifeMother-in-law - Daughter-in-law RelationshipWorkplace Setting

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Family, Friendship, Married Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The play explores the life dilemmas of three women, focusing on the changing trends in marriage and childbirth. These women are confronted with the decisions of getting married, having children, and dealing with infertility alongside their partners. The storyline delves into various female-centric issues such as marital dynamics, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, and the significance of starting a family. (Wikipedia) Inspired by actual events.

Recommendation: Why Women Love similar to Iron Housewives
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Why Women Love(不会恋爱的我们)

2022China
BusinessComedyMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceAge GapAge GapBoss-Employee RelationshipCEO Female LeadDating AppFluffyHealthy Mains’ RelationshipSlow Burn Romance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Multiple Couples, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Zhao Jiang Yue is the firm's assertive leader who is known for her straightforward business approach. The company launches a dating app that guarantees users a partner within three months. Despite her lack of romantic experience, Zhao finds herself in an awkward situation when Gu Jia Xin, the heir to the company's owning family, is brought in as her temporary assistant. While Gu's mother expects him to take over the business, he prefers his career as a successful racing driver. Initially, Zhao and Gu clash due to her intimidation tactics and his clumsiness. However, as they team up to win over Xu Ning Yuan's affections, Gu starts to realize his growing feelings for Zhao may be reciprocated.

Recommendation: Zhang Xiao Wu's Spring similar to Iron Housewives
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Zhang Xiao Wu's Spring(张小五的春天)

2010China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon turning 30, Zhang Xiao Wu experiences a string of unfortunate events: her fiancé abandons her for another woman, her business is on the brink of collapse, her landlord evicts her, and her family members constantly ask her for money. Despite these setbacks, Zhang Xiao Wu remains optimistic and confronts each obstacle with a positive mindset, ultimately discovering genuine joy and love.

Recommendation: My Beautiful Life (2010) similar to Iron Housewives
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My Beautiful Life (2010)(我的美丽人生)

2010China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Xiao Ju's Autumn similar to Iron Housewives
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Xiao Ju's Autumn(小菊的秋天)

2012China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Follow-up to Xiao Ju's Spring.

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The Queen of SOP II(勝女的代價2)

2013China
BusinessFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Zheng Shuang portrays a set of twins from a wealthy family, with one of them being swapped at birth by a less fortunate mother in order to save her ailing child. The older twin and the poor woman's daughter are brought up as non-identical twins, while the younger twin is raised by the less fortunate mother. As the girls mature, the older twin falls in love with an average man, portrayed by Hans, whom her mother disapproves of. She runs away to be with him, but tragically dies in a car accident. The wealthy mother then encounters her real other daughter and strikes a deal with her - to impersonate the deceased twin in exchange for funding the poor mother's medical care, unaware that they are actually related.

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Little Daddy(小爸爸)

2013China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tiger Mom similar to Iron Housewives
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Tiger Mom(虎妈猫爸)

2015China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Bi Shen Nan, a determined mother known for her strict parenting style, finds herself under immense pressure as she raises her daughter Qian Qian. On the other hand, her husband, Luo Su, has a more relaxed approach to parenting. Qian Qian, the couple's daughter, is considered the princess of the family. Realizing the importance of a strong educational foundation in elementary school, Bi Shen Nan decides to adopt a more disciplined approach to parenting in order to help her daughter succeed academically. Despite this, Luo Su prioritizes Qian Qian's happiness above all else, even if it means she may fall behind academically. Adding to the mix are their opinionated grandparents and the return of Luo Su's gentle ex-girlfriend.

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Love Jewelry(爱情珠宝)

2015China
BusinessFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Fang Zi Yan, a young woman from a modest background, sells inexpensive jewelry to support her family and care for her father who is disabled. Xia Luo Yi constantly challenges Gong Yu Ye's patience by causing trouble within the Gong household. She desires a divorce as their marriage was solely a business arrangement. One day, Xia Luo Yi disappears. Gong Yu Ye encounters Fang Zi Yan, who bears a striking resemblance to his missing wife. To fulfill his grandmother's wishes, he offers Zi Yan money to pose as his wife. Initially, no one suspects the new Xia Luo Yi, until the real one returns.

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Ordinary Person Character(凡人的品格)

2017China
BusinessFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The former journalist Zhan Da Peng, who specialized in reporting from conflict zones, has transitioned into a respected producer. However, his life takes a drastic turn when his wife, who also works at the company, decides to leave him. This leads to him losing both his family and his job, plunging him into a personal crisis. A new colleague named Chang Ge looks up to Da Peng and begins to shadow him at work. Together, they embark on creating a new program under challenging circumstances, facing numerous obstacles along the way. Despite their efforts, fate intervenes as Da Peng discovers that a piece of shrapnel lodged in his head from a previous assignment in a war-torn area poses a serious threat to his life. Focused on helping his son achieve his dream of starting a business, Da Peng also works on repairing his fractured relationships with his family. Meanwhile, he continues to work on the new program.

Recommendation: Walking With You in This World similar to Iron Housewives
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Walking With You in This World(陪你漫步这个世界)

2021China
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

When TV producer Lei Da accidentally becomes involved in Xu Zhi's marital problems, their lives become increasingly connected, leading to Lei Da developing strong feelings for her. To win over Xu Beiyang, Xu Zhi's strict father, Lei Da teams up with her two other potential suitors, Wang Chuang and Luo Shixiong, in an effort to show their worthiness as partners for Xu Beiyang's daughters.

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Speech of Silence(甜言蜜語)

2008Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Tong Tong has had difficulty hearing since she was a child, a result of rescuing her family from a fire. She grapples with finding acceptance in society without being treated differently. Through the guidance of her mentor and support from those around her, Tong Tong discovers her talent in voice acting, embracing her newfound strength. While working at a dubbing company, she encounters Leung Kai Yin, who initially treats her with excessive care due to her disability. Despite challenges, Tong Tong finds herself falling for Kai Yin as he learns to truly understand her. However, she struggles to confess her feelings as another woman, Yuen Siu Naa, also shows interest in Kai Yin. Tong Tong faces a new obstacle that threatens to bring her down. Will Kai Yin be able to connect with Tong Tong emotionally, or will his efforts be in vain?

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My Better Half(老公萬歲)

2010Hong Kong
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ching Sum, an employee at a pharmaceutical company, is married to his controlling wife, Ko Lai Sum. Instead of confronting her directly, he has been avoiding conflict for the past seven years. However, Lai Sum continues to suspect him of infidelity. Sum's younger brother, Ching Yee, often teases him but also sympathizes with his situation, offering practical advice when possible. One day, Sum is caught cheating by Lai Sum in Shenzhen, who then suggests divorce. Yee, who claims to never lose in matters of love, meets Miu Ling Chi, a new manager at the company, and suffers a significant loss, nearly jeopardizing his job in the process.

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Mukodono!(ムコ殿)

2001Japan
ComedyFamilyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Comedy, Family, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Sakuraba Yuuichiro, a popular pop idol known for his cool demeanor, is revealed to be a carefree and cheerful individual. He finds himself in a predicament after falling for Sakura and agreeing to marry into her family, which includes three sisters. To complicate matters further, he faces challenges in concealing his marriage from his devoted and enthusiastic fans.

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Diamond Girl(ダイヤモンドガール)

2003Japan
BusinessFriendshipRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A young woman who has had an easy life experiences a romantic setback that motivates her to start a new career at a law firm, a field she is unfamiliar with. This romantic comedy follows her journey as she navigates love and work, discovering the true value of a person as she strives to become a capable and respected woman. Reika Nanjo, with her radiant beauty, has always believed that physical appearance is a woman's most important asset. After her engagement to Shinichiro Natsume is unexpectedly called off, she rushes back to Japan to confront him. Unable to meet with him at his law office without an appointment, she disguises herself as a job applicant and lands a position at the firm. Her supervisor, Kosuke Nabeshima, is a unique and unconventional lawyer who stands out from the elite crowd.

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Batsu Kare(バツ彼)

2004Japan
BusinessComedyRomance

Like Iron Housewives, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

He is divorced and lacks direction, often labeled as a "loser," yet he possesses good qualities. She is in her thirties, unmarried, and childless, also facing judgments of being a failure, which can be hurtful. There are men who are not necessarily bad but seem directionless. Men in their thirties, divorced, and somewhat aimless. They may be popular, but lack substance. Their lack of seriousness can be seen as a flaw. However, there are women who find this trait attractive. This is a unique love story about such men and the women in their lives. It depicts men and women in their thirties navigating challenges and making mistakes in their pursuit of happiness in a raw and honest manner.