Isan Souzoku - Asian drama recommendation
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Isan Souzoku(遺産争族)

2015Japan
BusinessDramaFamily PressureFamily RelationshipMedicalMiniseriesRich FamilyRomanceSibling Rivalry

Sato Ikuo is a young doctor working in the internal medicine department. Raised by a single mother, he worked hard to secure a scholarship at a local public university to study medicine. He later married Kaede, the daughter of Kawamura Kozo, the hospital president, and was welcomed into the Kawamura family. Despite facing criticism from Kaede's relatives, Ikuo remains unfazed and stays out of the family's inheritance disputes. His focus is on his medical training as a houseman, with a dream of providing healthcare in underserved areas abroad, rather than getting involved in hospital politics or building his own practice.

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Isan Souzoku

Recommendation: Modern Matchmaker similar to Isan Souzoku
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Modern Matchmaker(大话红娘)

2017China
BusinessDramaMedicalRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Medical, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

A romance blossoms between a woman doctor who enjoys playing cupid and a gynecologist. (Viki)

Recommendation: Hail (2013) similar to Isan Souzoku
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Hail (2013)(해밀)

2013South Korea
DramaFamily RelationshipMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

An emotional narrative that weaves together multiple tales from across the nation crafted into a dramatic presentation.

Recommendation: Two Families from Wenzhou similar to Isan Souzoku
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Two Families from Wenzhou(温州两家人)

2015China
BusinessDramaFamily RelationshipRomanceBusiness RivalryFamily

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Explores the narrative of the global economic downturn and challenges of local economic reorganization from the perspective of two business clans.

Recommendation: The Dripping Sauce similar to Isan Souzoku
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The Dripping Sauce(大醬園)

2020Hong Kong
BusinessDramaFamily RelationshipRomanceFamilyPower Struggle

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Man Koon Brewery, an ancient soy sauce producer located in Foshan, has been run by patriarch Man Kai Shan and his wife Tsik Tak Yung with the motto of "Maintaining family tradition." Following a soy sauce contamination incident, two women, Ha Siu Moon and Ip Sai Yiu, were reluctantly brought into the business. Along with their son, Man Cheuk Fung, they all became apprentices at the brewery. Junior master Wah Ko also became involved, creating an intriguing dynamic among the four. As secrets about the Man family are uncovered and Cheuk Fung is suddenly taken away, tensions rise. Meanwhile, Kai Shan's younger brothers - Kai Shek, Kai Tsun, and Kai Kong - are eyeing a share of the family fortune, while outsider General Ko Shiu Wing is also scheming to benefit. The 100-year-old Man Koon Brewery faces an uncertain future as it navigates through this challenging period.

Recommendation: Yotsuba Ginko Harashima Hiromi ga mono mosu! - Kono Hito ni Kakero similar to Isan Souzoku
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Yotsuba Ginko Harashima Hiromi ga mono mosu! - Kono Hito ni Kakero(よつば銀行 原島浩美がモノ申す! ~この女に賭けろ~)

2019Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaBank Setting

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Harashima Hiromi started her career at Yotsuba Bank's main office right after finishing college. Due to her strong sense of justice and a past incident, she was transferred to a subsidiary company three years ago. Now, as part of a project highlighting successful women, Hiromi has been appointed as the head of the Corporate Sales Division at the Taito branch. Tasked with revitalizing the struggling branch, she is using her customer-centric approach to implement innovative changes with vigor and determination.

Recommendation: 37.5°C no Namida similar to Isan Souzoku
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37.5°C no Namida(37.5℃の涙)

2015Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipMedicalMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaChildcareIllnessLove TriangleViolence Against Children

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Medical, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Former nursery school teacher Sugisaki Momoko faced challenges with communication due to difficulty smiling, resulting in the termination of her contract after just one year. However, she found a new opportunity at Little Snow, a service providing care for sick children. In her new role as a caregiver, Momoko would step in when parents were unable to take time off work to care for their feverish child. As she navigates through different families and situations, Momoko receives support from her coworkers and occasional assistance from her best friend, Yumika, as she learns to navigate work, relationships, family, and friendships.

Recommendation: A Story of LaLa's Promotion similar to Isan Souzoku
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A Story of LaLa's Promotion(杜拉拉升职记)

2010China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Du Lala, a new employee at a small marketing company, made a lasting impression on Wang Wei, the marketing director at DB, during a career fair. While HR found her quirky behavior off-putting, Lala's optimistic nature and desire to connect with her colleagues shone through. As the series progresses, Lala grows and navigates her place within DB. Wang Wei, a respected figure in the industry, initially known for his charm, is drawn to Lala's innocence and gradually changes his ways for her. Despite his playful teasing, Wei harbors genuine feelings for Lala, even though he hides a complicated past involving his ex-wife, Daisy. (alcc2068.blogspot.com)

Recommendation: The Great Time similar to Isan Souzoku
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The Great Time(大时代)

2011China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gorgeous Workers similar to Isan Souzoku
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Gorgeous Workers(华丽上班族)

2015China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Li Xang is a fresh face at a large corporate firm, embarking on his career journey. His aspirations include achieving success, accumulating wealth, and maintaining job security. However, ensuring job security proves to be a challenge, as Li Xang uncovers details about his boss's personal life.

Recommendation: Beautiful Trap (2013) similar to Isan Souzoku
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Beautiful Trap (2013)

2013China
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

After graduating from school, three women living in the city come together through their experiences with work and love. The play explores the theme of love and marriage, highlighting the importance of honest communication and mutual understanding in relationships. It serves as a reminder for urban men and women that while well-meaning lies may exist, a strong foundation of openness and understanding is essential for a successful marriage.

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Wine Beauty(红酒俏佳人)

2014China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot centers on a young woman named Lin Xuan who journeys to Shenzhen in search of her former boyfriend Zhao Xi. However, she discovers that he is now in a relationship with Shen Man, the heiress of a company that imports red wine. Lin Xuan becomes entangled in the power struggle between Shen Man and her stepmother Shan Li. Shen Zi Hao, Shen Man's younger brother, clashes frequently with Lin Xuan but ultimately shows kindness by assisting her in securing a job at the wine company.

Recommendation: Embracing Happiness similar to Isan Souzoku
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Embracing Happiness(拥抱幸福)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The play narrates the tale of Zhou Ying's childhood where she was separated from her parents. Despite facing numerous challenges, she eventually reunites with her biological parents and pursues a career as a fashion designer, creating her own path to happiness.

Recommendation: Edge to Happiness similar to Isan Souzoku
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Edge to Happiness(缘来幸福)

2016China
DramaRich FamilyRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Rich Family, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

He Mu comes from a wealthy family and is the youngest son. Preferring independence, he escapes from his family to evade an arranged marriage. With great flexibility, he climbs the ranks at a new company and crosses paths with a diligent girl.

Recommendation: My Love To Tell You similar to Isan Souzoku
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My Love To Tell You(我的爱对你说)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

In "My Love to Share," three ambitious individuals strive to succeed in the competitive business world while navigating their romantic relationships. The series explores the cutthroat politics within big companies as the young entrepreneurs face challenges in both their professional and personal lives. Shawn Yue stars as the main protagonist, a resilient man hardened by past experiences. The female lead, portrayed by Yang Rong, comes from a privileged background, while the third character, played by Zhu Yi Long, is a wealthy man who has recently returned from abroad.

Recommendation: Don't Take Love to Say Things similar to Isan Souzoku
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Don't Take Love to Say Things(别用爱情说事儿)

2018China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pushing Hands (2019) similar to Isan Souzoku
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Pushing Hands (2019)(推手)

2019China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Liu Qing Yang, a wealthy and indulged womanizer, and Chen Yi Fan, the cold and distant vice president of a real estate firm, share a passion for motorcycle racing. Their paths cross when Qing Yang rescues Yi Fan during a race, leading her to see a resemblance to her late lover, Mei Heng. Facing financial troubles, Qing Yang and his mother receive assistance from Yi Fan, who offers him a job at her company. As Yi Fan's business faces threats from rivals, Qing Yang seeks advice from Mei Dao Yuan, the brilliant entrepreneur and former professor of Yi Fan. Mei Dao Yuan teaches Qing Yang how to apply the principles of Chinese Taichi, specifically the art of "pushing hands (tui shou)," in the corporate world.

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Constellation Women Series: Capricorn(星座愛情魔羯女)

2015Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Headhunter (2018) similar to Isan Souzoku
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Headhunter (2018)(ヘッドハンター)

2018Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

In Headhunter, the narrative explores the shifting landscape of job security, moving away from the concept of lifelong employment. The film delves into the contemporary labor market, following Kurosawa (played by Eguchi Yosuke) as he navigates the world of talent scouting in the headhunting industry.

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The Charm Beneath(胭脂水粉)

2005Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

For more than three decades, the Chuk Family has overseen the successful family enterprise known as cosmetics Halle de Fleur (Geng Fa Tong). Unfortunately, ongoing disputes within the family have arisen due to the avaricious and deceitful behaviors of the Second Uncle and Second Auntie. These family members have been scheming to take control of the business, leading to frequent arguments and altercations.

Recommendation: At Home with Love similar to Isan Souzoku
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At Home with Love(樓住有情人)

2006Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

This tale follows the journey of Chung Bong and his son, Chi Leung, who run a small real estate agency together. After retiring at the age of 60 from Sing Sat Real Estate Agency, Chung Bong has passed the reins of the family business to his son. However, he is concerned that Chi Leung is prioritizing work over personal matters like starting a family and looking after his health, mirroring his own past mistakes. Despite this, Chung Bong quietly supports his son as they navigate the changing landscape of the Sheung Wan neighborhood. With longstanding connections to the community, they now face competition from large corporate real estate firms seeking to expand into their territory. The clash of their differing values and management styles will test whether their small business can survive in the face of these challenges.

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All That Is Bitter Is Sweet(大藥坊)

2014Hong Kong
DramaMedicalRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Medical, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Foshan's renowned doctor Dou Sam has a single daughter named Dou Gaa Kei, who shows great intelligence and passion for traditional Chinese medicine. However, on the day of her marriage to the mayor's son Chong Gai Zou, a deadly epidemic strikes. Several patients, including Chong Gai Zou, perish after taking medicine from Dou Sam's pharmacy, leading to its closure. This sudden turn of events leaves Dou Gaa Kei feeling despondent. In the midst of this crisis, a terminally ill merchant named Ding Yat Yuen acquires the pharmacy's assets with the intention of selling them for profit. To prevent this, Dou Gaa Kei offers to treat his illness in exchange for him keeping the pharmacy intact. She learns valuable medical skills from a retired imperial physician, thanks to Ding Yat Yuen's connections. Meanwhile, Chong Gai Zou's twin brother returns, and Tsui Gwan Yeuk, the daughter of a military general, reveals her love for him. However, he harbors feelings for his former sister-in-law. Despite this, Dou Gaa Kei and Ding Yat Yuen develop a bond as they face numerous challenges together. Just as the pharmacy reopens and things start to settle, Ding Yat Yuen's life begins to slip away.

Recommendation: My Unfair Lady similar to Isan Souzoku
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My Unfair Lady(不懂撒嬌的女人)

2017Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

One in every three women in Hong Kong who are over 30 years old is single. Jessica Hsuan, a successful professional who is not skilled in flirting, reunites with her former boyfriend, the charming scholar Frankie Lam. To her surprise, he asks her to take charge of him. Jessica's chosen assistant, Samantha Ko, not only supports Jessica in her career but also has a romantic interest in Frankie. Natalie Tong, a mature manager who has faced challenges in love, meets Vincent Wong, a romantic man who is hesitant about marriage. Vincent's cousin from Taiwan, who is skilled in natural flirting, competes with Natalie using her Taiwan-style techniques against Natalie's fake Hong Kong-style flirting, determined to win over her cousin. As they face strong competition from the most flirtatious women in China, the two representatives from Hong Kong recall their past struggles and make a vow to learn how to flirt in order to win back their partners.

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Koibumi - Watashitachi ga Aishita Otoko(恋文〜私たちが愛した男〜)

2003Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The man decides to leave his wife, child, and job as a middle school teacher to care for his former girlfriend who is battling a terminal illness. His wife is surprised by his sudden assertiveness and agrees to visit the ex-girlfriend as requested. Rather than feeling resentment, she finds herself drawn to her husband even more. The wife also forms a bond with the ex-girlfriend, leading to changes in their relationships. The three are surrounded by others with their own love-related issues, which impact the story's progression.

Recommendation: Hagetaka (2007) similar to Isan Souzoku
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Hagetaka (2007)(ハゲタカ)

2007Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Set in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this business drama unfolds during a time when the Japanese economy faced a downturn post the bubble burst. Traditional Japanese companies were now vulnerable to takeovers by foreign investors. Masahiko Washizu, a former Japanese bank employee turned New York-trained fund manager, returns to Tokyo with a mission to acquire Japanese businesses. Over the span of eight years, the story follows the journey of this relentless businessman, known as the "vulture," as well as the ambitions, challenges, and dreams of those involved in corporate acquisitions.

Recommendation: Tomorrow (2008) similar to Isan Souzoku
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Tomorrow (2008)(トゥモロー)

2008Japan
DramaMedicalMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Eight years ago, Moriyama Kouhei made the decision to leave his position as a doctor and transition to working at the city hall. Since his career change, he has developed a more positive and upbeat attitude, earning the admiration of those around him. Despite this transformation, he still carries emotional scars from the past, causing him to rely solely on himself for important matters. Everything changes when he crosses paths with a dedicated nurse named Tanaka Aiko, sparking his ambition to establish a new hospital. It is through this experience that he comes to the realization that "Losing is not the end. Giving up is what ends everything."

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Last Mail(ラストメール)

2008Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Watase Nozomi is in a relationship with Hasumi Tooru, but he fails to show up for their planned meeting. Over the following fortnight, Nozomi is unable to reach Tooru. Distraught, she decides to visit his apartment. Upon arrival, she does not find Tooru there, but she hears a ringing cell phone hidden under a pile of clothes and quickly answers it. Additionally, she notices a piece of paper with dark marks on it. Reading a text message on the phone, Nozomi visits the sender's residence, only to discover that the sender is deceased. Subsequent text messages request favors from Nozomi.

Recommendation: Kao: Shakking ~ Sen no Tatsujin similar to Isan Souzoku
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Kao: Shakking ~ Sen no Tatsujin(借王<シャッキング>-銭の達人-)

2009Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Detective Mizunuma, along with his younger sister Rie who works at a document office, and psychiatrist Kamijo who manages a psychiatric clinic, collaborate to carry out a fraudulent scheme in order to repay their individual debts of 200 million yen each. Their first target is Inokuma Real Estate, a company that has profited from Social Security Agency regulations. Upon discovering that the company owns unsold land in Atami, the trio devises a plan to create a fictitious Elderly Housing with Care business to deceive Inokuma Real Estate into selling them the land.

Recommendation: Kumo no Kaidan similar to Isan Souzoku
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Kumo no Kaidan(雲の階段)

2013Japan
DramaMedicalMiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationDoctor Male LeadNurse Female Lead

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Medical, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Saburo is employed at a medical facility on The Izu Islands, where the population has been decreasing. Despite not holding a medical license, Saburo assists in surgeries under the guidance of Dr. Muraki. Known as the Young Doctor for his skill and sincerity, Saburo grapples with his role but ultimately believes he is making a positive impact. He is admired by nurse Akiko Suzuki and Akiko Tasaka, the daughter of a hospital director in Tokyo. (

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Goen Hunter(ご縁ハンター)

2013Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story revolves around a group of individuals eager to tie the knot, who attend different social events in search of their soulmates. The protagonist, Rika Hasumi, is a successful woman in her forties who is content in her career but still resides with her mother.

Recommendation: Made in Japan (2013) similar to Isan Souzoku
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Made in Japan (2013)(メイドインジャパン)

2013Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Due to the impact of a robust yen, the worldwide financial downturn, and the competitive challenge posed by emerging economies, the Japanese manufacturing sector finds itself in a delicate position. A major electronics manufacturer is teetering on the edge of insolvency, with only a 3-month financial buffer remaining. In a covert initiative, three employees from the company - representing sales, finance, and production departments - collaborate to establish a reconstruction team and diligently strive to rejuvenate the company.

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Kuroneko, Tokidoki Hanaya(黒猫、ときどき花屋 )

2013Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

After losing her husband, Koki, in a tragic accident just a year into their marriage, Hinata Kiyoka finds herself unexpectedly managing Neko no Hige, a cozy flower shop and cafe. The cafe is home to a mysterious black cat named Kumi-chan, who has a reputation for offering uncannily accurate advice to customers seeking guidance. As word spreads about Kumi-chan's abilities, the cafe becomes a popular destination for those in need of help. However, things take a surprising turn when Kumi-chan becomes possessed by the spirit of Koki, sparking a complicated love triangle involving Kiyoka, the black cat, and Takumi, a fellow employee harboring feelings for her.

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Dark Suit(ダークスーツ)

2014Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ryo Ichinose is employed as a sales representative at a branch of Hashiba Electronics, a medium-sized electronics manufacturer known for its extensive history. Unexpectedly, he is instructed to relocate to the main office. Despite his lack of standout qualities, the newly appointed company president, Matsumoto, recognizes Ichinose's persistence as a salesperson and assigns him to a five-person team tasked with devising strategies to enhance Hashiba Group's management. Together, Ichinose and his colleagues travel to Vietnam to explore opportunities for reducing costs. During their time in Vietnam, Ichinose uncovers a bribery scheme linked to the contract work between the main office and the subsidiary, stemming from a new business initiative known as a licensing program, which has greatly impacted Hashiba Group. Determined to bring about change and align the company with ethical practices, Ichinose is committed to realizing not only his own aspirations but also those of his fellow team members.

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HEAT (2015)(ヒート)

2015Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Tatsuya Ikegami is employed by a real estate firm and is involved in a multi-billion yen urban development endeavor in the city of Sachio. In order to acquire the required land, Tatsuya must identify the landowners. To accomplish this, he conceals his true identity and becomes a member of the Sachio volunteer fire department. Here, he encounters fellow volunteer firefighters such as Sakura Azumi and Atsushi Goda. Initially, Tatsuya, who prioritizes results, struggles to connect with them, but eventually undergoes a change. Meanwhile, the rivalry between Tatsuya and his colleagues at the real estate company, who are advocating for an alternative project site, escalates.

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Nonmama Hakusho(ノンママ白書)

2016Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Reiko Doi is employed at a marketing firm in Tokyo, Japan. At 49 years old, she is divorced and does not have any children. Despite facing challenges as a working woman in her 20s and 30s when having children was not common, Reiko persevered through hard work. Currently, she finds herself caught between her superiors and juniors at work. While her male colleagues feel uneasy around her, her female colleagues display hostility. Despite these obstacles, Reiko Doi remains dedicated to her job, battles against feelings of isolation, and eventually discovers love.

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Daibinbo(大貧乏)

2017Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Saegusa Yuzuko, a single mother of two, finds herself in a dire situation when the company she works for suddenly goes bankrupt, leaving her without income or savings. Unexpectedly, she receives a call from a lawyer named Kakihara Shinichi, who she doesn't recognize at first. However, Kakihara is actually an old high school classmate of Yuzuko's. Despite his unassuming appearance, Kakihara is a successful lawyer with an annual income exceeding 10 billion yen. He has harbored feelings for Yuzuko since their school days and reaches out to her upon learning of her predicament. While Kakihara believes there is a hidden reason behind the company's collapse, Yuzuko is more focused on finding a new job and initially declines his assistance. Through his investigation, Kakihara uncovers evidence suggesting that a mysterious sum of 3 billion yen may have contributed to the bankruptcy. Before she knows it, Yuzuko becomes entangled in the uncovering of this secret.

Recommendation: Kaisha wa Gakkou jane-n da yo similar to Isan Souzoku
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Kaisha wa Gakkou jane-n da yo(会社は学校じゃねぇんだよ)

2018Japan
BusinessMiniseriesRomance

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Fujimura Teppei, a member of the Shibuya Gyaruo group, started a business while still a student. After being inspired by a book written by venture company CEO Sawabe Susumu, he decided to join the company. Despite entering with high hopes, he found himself primarily involved in PR activities and mundane tasks. In an effort to change his situation, Teppei, along with his colleague Hidaka Takumi and intern Sasakawa Shota, entered an internal contest proposing a new influencer business venture. Their idea caught the attention of Sawabe, but they had to collaborate with senior colleague Yamano Taiichiro, who coincidentally had a similar proposal.

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The Vultures(ハゲタカ)

2018Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

In a period of economic instability in Japan, Masahiko Washizu heads a foreign investment firm and faces backlash for his aggressive investment strategies. He endeavors to acquire a struggling bank and another company during their financial downturn.

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Unsung Cinderella: Another Story(アンサング・シンデレラ ANOTHER STORY ~新人薬剤師 相原くるみ~)

2020Japan
DramaMedicalMiniseries

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Medical, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

In the hospital, a series of puzzling events have occurred involving two high school students named Mikito and Airi. Despite battling serious illnesses, they have been identified as the individuals behind these incidents. Their motive is to grant Airi's final wishes before she passes away. Witnessing their selfless actions, Kurumi, a pharmacist contemplating leaving her job, decides to assist the teenagers. Through this experience, she gains insight into the concept of "living for someone". (Drama Wiki)

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Miyako ga Kyoto ni Yattekita!: Futari no Natsu(ミヤコが京都にやって来た! ~ふたりの夏~)

2022Japan
DramaFamily RelationshipMiniseriesRomanceDoctor Male LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipNice Male Lead

Like Isan Souzoku, this drama also features Drama, Family Relationship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

During a summer day, Sorayoshi saw Miyako leaving Kyoto station with a stranger, instead of going to Tokyo as planned. Curious about her companion, he continued with his usual home visits. At a lantern shop, Sorayoshi came across the same carry-on bag he had seen earlier, suspecting Miyako of dating Atsuhiko, the lantern shop's heir. Meanwhile, Miyako was returning from her part-time job delivering tofu when Sorayoshi spotted Sachiko, a woman he once liked, by the Kamo River. Sachiko, who was believed to have moved after remarrying, was actually still in Kyoto.

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Joji to Jijo(情事と事情)

2024Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

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This is a romantic drama that follows the intertwining relationships and situations of seven individuals, leading to surprising connections being revealed.

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Auction House (2007)(옥션 하우스)

2007South Korea
BusinessDramaRomance

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The storyline focused on the professional lives of the staff at Will Auction, an auction house specializing in art. Cha Yun Soo was a newcomer brought on board by Will Auction despite lacking any experience in the art field, and her father's past conviction for art forgery only added to the challenges she faced. Through determination and hard work, she proved her reliability. Her goal was to become an auctioneer like her mentor, Min SooRin. Oh Yoon Jae, a senior specialist at the company, was willing to take any risks necessary to reveal the truth.

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Take Care Of The Goddess(여신을 부탁해)

2017South Korea
DramaMiniseriesRomance

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Lavender 2(花香番外篇)

2002Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

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Yee Xun passed away two years ago, but Leo still struggles to move on. While DJing at a radio station, Leo receives a call from Simon, who is heartbroken after being dumped by his girlfriend. Leo shares his own experience with Yee Xun to help Simon cope with thoughts of suicide. Concerned for Leo's well-being, his manager Peter surprises him with a holiday ticket. Initially hesitant, Leo eventually decides to go after meeting a gypsy who predicts he will reunite with his lover on Chinese Valentine's Day in an unfamiliar eastern city. During his journey, Leo's luggage and a lavender bottle left by Yee Xun are stolen by a pickpocket. As Leo chases after the thief, he discovers a connection between the thief and Yee Xun. The thief, Xiao Xiao, reveals that Leo can reunite with his loved one on Valentine's Day at a cliff. Will Leo be able to find Yee Xun again? What lies ahead for Leo and Xiao Xiao?

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Yours Always(讓愛自郵)

2006Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

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As a young girl, Qiao Shan used to write heartfelt letters to her father who was working abroad. Receiving his letters and gifts brought her immense joy. This is why she continues to maintain a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend Caleb through traditional mail, leading her to frequent the post office. It was at the post office where she first met freelance interior designer Zhang Shao Qi, changing the course of her life. After Caleb returns home, a series of misunderstandings lead to a breakup. Despite Shao Qi's feelings for Qiao Shan, he encourages her to reconcile with Caleb as her heart still belongs to him. Qiao Shan and Caleb eventually get back together, but she can't shake the feeling of emptiness upon returning to his side.

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After The Rain (2013)(雨過天晴)

2013Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

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Is it possible to be brought together by a series of unexpected events? Wang Zhao Yu, a model, and her boyfriend, Bi Ji Cai, find themselves two months behind on rent. To ease their financial burden, they decide to find a roommate. A chance encounter with Zhao Qing leads to Zhao Yu losing a job opportunity due to a minor injury. Upon returning home, Zhao Yu discovers that Ji Cai had invited Zhao Qing to share their apartment but had disappeared with the rent money. Despite initial suspicions, Zhao Yu learns that Zhao Qing is a kind man who designs bras. They form a partnership as designer and model, growing closer in the process. Just as things begin to settle, Ji Cai reappears. What will happen next in this unique living arrangement? "After the Rain" is a Taiwanese web series that explores these relationships.

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You Light Up My Star(你照亮我星球 )

2014Taiwan
BusinessDramaRomance

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A famous celebrity duo, known for their public displays of affection and romantic gestures over the last 7 years, are now facing challenges in their relationship behind closed doors. Despite their image of love and happiness, their true feelings towards each other are starting to surface as one of them considers taking action.

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High Heels and a Scalpel(白袍下的高跟鞋)

2014Taiwan
DramaMedicalMiniseries

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Due to a miscommunication at work, Wu Ya Fan, who values perfection, lost her job. She decides to go back to her hometown and join her father's practice. The close-knit community of the small town helps soften her heart, which is used to the fast-paced city life. Over time, she comes to terms with her fallibility and her genetic risk of developing Parkinson's Disease.

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An Adopted Daughter(思慕的人)

2015Taiwan
DramaFamily RelationshipRomance

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The series covers the period from Japan's occupation of Taiwan to the return of Taiwan after the 1960s. It tells the story of a young woman named Yuki Qing Fu Lai who is raised by foster parents and her mother sacrifices her childhood in Nakasi. The plot also involves singing, as well as the intertwined love issues among Yuki, her childhood friend Ming Yi, and their friend Wenchang.

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The Coordinators(生死接線員)

2019Taiwan
DramaMedicalMiniseries

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Within the realm of potential outcomes, the concept of life emerging from death is a central theme. This idea has been embraced by those involved in organ donation coordination. Nurse Wen Yudu decided to shift her career trajectory after assisting in the successful delivery of her 1000th baby. She transitioned into the role of an organ donor coordinator, where she crossed paths with Jiang Junhao, a promising figure in the field of surgery who has a passion for Star Trek. Together, they tackle challenging cases and unexpectedly discover a romantic connection. (ChineseDrama.info)

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Pandemic Pulse(打怪任務)

2024Taiwan
DramaMedicalMiniseries

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