It's My Life - Asian drama recommendation
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It's My Life(비켜라 운명아)

2018South Korea
BusinessCheerful Female LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipCompetent Female LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadFashion Designer Female LeadManipulative ParentMean In-LawMelodramaRomanceSelfish ParentSupportive In-Law

Yang Nam Jin is a regular guy hailing from a small fishing village. He operates an employment agency and consistently volunteers to support his community. Raised by a single mother, he later discovers that he comes from a wealthy background. Nam Jin is actually the grandson of the chairman and a potential successor in a fashion empire. Determined to rise to the top, he prepares to vie against his grandfather's other grandson, Choi Shi Woo. However, their rivalry extends beyond just the company. Enter Han Seung Joo, a determined woman aspiring to establish her own reputation as a fashion designer. Alongside Jin Ah, Nam Jin’s first love who is fiercely ambitious, they find themselves in a complex love square. Will their journey lead to happiness and romance? (OnDrmandKorea)

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Recommendation: Secrets and Lies similar to It's My Life
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Secrets and Lies(비밀과 거짓말)

2018South Korea
BusinessManipulative ParentMean In-LawMelodramaRomanceSelfish ParentBetrayed By A FriendEvil In-LawFake ChildIdentity SwapJealous Significant OtherNews IndustryWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Manipulative Parent, Mean In-Law, Melodrama, Romance, and Selfish Parent themes with a 29% similarity match.

Han Woo Jung is an optimistic and cheerful individual

Recommendation: Home for Summer similar to It's My Life
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Home for Summer(여름아 부탁해)

2019South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMean In-LawMelodramaRomanceBetrayed By A Significant OtherEccentric Male LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipFather-Son RelationshipInfidelityMother-Daughter RelationshipMother-Son Relationship

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Mean In-Law, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Geum Hee has spent a decade married to Joon Ho, standing by him as he pursued his goal of becoming a successful plastic surgeon

Recommendation: The Wind Blows similar to It's My Life
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The Wind Blows(바람이 분다)

2019South Korea
Competent Female LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMelodramaRomanceDivorced Female LeadDivorced Male LeadEx-spouse RelationshipFake IdentityHardworking Female LeadNeurological DisorderNice Female Lead

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Competent Female Lead, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

“The Wind Blows” tells the tale of a man who chooses to part ways with his cherished wife after battling Alzheimer’s disease, and a woman who opts to leave her husband in pursuit of starting a family. The narrative progresses six years later when their paths cross once again. (Soompi)

Recommendation: Blessing of the Sea similar to It's My Life
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Blessing of the Sea(용왕님 보우하사)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMelodramaRomanceSelfish ParentAmnesiaBusiness IndustryComedyOphthalmological DisorderPianist Male LeadSpecial AbilityWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Melodrama, Romance, and Selfish Parent themes with a 29% similarity match.

The contemporary retelling of Shim Chung Yi’s tale features a woman who perceives the world through a spectrum of colors, encountering a pianist who views everything in shades of black and white, ultimately uncovering the mystery behind her missing father. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Hide and Seek similar to It's My Life
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Hide and Seek(숨바꼭질)

2018South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMelodramaRomanceAntihero Male LeadCosmetic IndustryIndependent Female LeadMental IllnessRich Female LeadSmart Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The storyline delves into the destiny of the heiress of the country's largest cosmetics empire and a woman who has lived in her place, revealing the ambitions and hidden truths that connect both characters.

Recommendation: Because of Meeting You similar to It's My Life
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Because of Meeting You(因为遇见你)

2017China
BusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaMelodramaRomanceSelfish ParentAdopted Female LeadCompetent Male LeadEvil Step-ParentFamily BusinessInnocent Female LeadSabotageSearching For A Child

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Selfish Parent themes with a 29% similarity match.

Raised in a Wonton shop, Zhang Guo Guo works as a delivery girl and is beloved by her community for her genuine nature. Little do they know, she is the daughter of a renowned embroidery workshop owner and was brought up in the town following an accident. Gifted in embroidery, Guo Guo is thankful for Wang Ai Yu, who raised her, and considers Wang's biological daughter, Zhang YuXin, as her own family. As they pursue their aspirations, Guo Guo and YuXin cross paths with brothers Li Yun Kai and Li Yun Zhe, leading to romantic entanglements.

Recommendation: Gangnam Scandal similar to It's My Life
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Gangnam Scandal(강남 스캔들)

2018South Korea
BusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipManipulative ParentMelodramaRomanceSelfish ParentBetrayed By A Significant OtherChronic IllnessComedyEx Comes BackSexual ViolenceStylist Female LeadSwindler Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Childhood Friends Relationship, Manipulative Parent, Melodrama, Romance, and Selfish Parent themes with a 27% similarity match.

Eun So Yoo is employed as a stylist, facing difficulties in earning sufficient funds to cover her mother's surgical expenses. Through a particular incident, she becomes entangled with Choi Seo Joon, who comes from a wealthy chaebol family. Although So Yoo initially feigns affection for him due to his wealth, she eventually finds herself genuinely falling for him. Seo Joon suffers from an incurable illness and prioritizes leisure over work, harboring skepticism about the existence of true love.

Recommendation: Nice Witch similar to It's My Life
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Nice Witch(착한마녀전)

2018South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMean In-LawMelodramaRomanceComedyDouble IdentityFlight Attendant Female LeadIdentical Twin Female LeadIdentity SwapInchoate CrimeInnocent Female LeadPilot Male Lead

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Mean In-Law, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A kind-hearted housewife, too generous for her own benefit, is wed to a husband who is out of work. She decides to exchange lives with her self-centered, strong-willed twin sister, who is employed as a flight attendant. Despite their identical appearances, their personalities couldn't be more different. While on the aircraft, she encounters the pilot, a bachelor who practices abstinence, and their adventure begins. (SBS International)

Recommendation: Blow Breeze similar to It's My Life
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Blow Breeze(불어라 미풍아)

2016South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRomanceSelfish ParentEvil In-LawFake ChildFake IdentityFamily ReunionGrandpa-Grandson RelationshipLawSearching For A ChildSecondary Couple

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Romance, and Selfish Parent themes with a 27% similarity match.

An affluent elderly gentleman, originally from North Korea, has built a fortune of $100 million in South Korea and realizes that his time is limited. One day, by chance, he discovers that he has a son he was previously unaware of. In a frantic attempt to locate his son, he learns of his tragic death. However, he soon uncovers that his son had a daughter who also fled from North Korea and is now residing in South Korea. The elderly man is now on a quest to find her, hoping she will inherit his wealth. The narrative centers around these long-separated family members and a romance between a South Korean man and a North Korean woman who manage to overcome their differences to find love. (MBC)

Recommendation: Revolutionary Love similar to It's My Life
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Revolutionary Love(변혁의 사랑)

2017South Korea
BusinessCheerful Female LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadRomanceAmbitious Female LeadBrothers' RelationshipComedyCEO Male LeadHeir Male LeadManager Supporting CharacterOffice Worker Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Cheerful Female Lead, Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Byun Hyuk is the son of a wealthy family that operates a large corporation. He enjoys a carefree existence without any clear ambitions. He exudes confidence around women but possesses a certain naivety and a kind-hearted nature. Byun Hyuk decides to move into a studio in a less affluent neighborhood, concealing his privileged background. In the same area lives Baek Joon, who juggles multiple part-time jobs to support herself. Although she graduated from a reputable university, she has struggled to secure a full-time position and has resorted to working various part-time roles. Baek Joon is optimistic and stands firm in her principles, but her life takes a turn when she crosses paths with Byun Hyuk.

Recommendation: Roppongi Class similar to It's My Life
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Roppongi Class(六本木クラス)

2022Japan
BusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadRomanceChairman Male LeadClassmates' RelationshipFirst LoveInfluencer Female LeadLifeManager Supporting CharacterRevengeWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Miyabe Arata, the proprietor of the Roppongi Nidaime Miyabe establishment, is determined to challenge individuals with overwhelming authority. His objective is to seek retribution against Nagaya Holdings, a prominent player in the Japanese culinary sector. Both the head of the conglomerate and his offspring had a detrimental impact on Miyabe Arata's past experiences.

Recommendation: First Class Season 2 similar to It's My Life
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First Class Season 2(ファースト・クラス)

2014Japan
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion Designer Female LeadRomanceMiniseries

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Fashion Designer Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Six months later, Yoshinari Chinami starts her new job as a fashion designer in the competitive world of high-end luxury. Surrounded by cutthroat women, she relies on her intelligence and resilience to navigate the challenges she faces.

Recommendation: One Well-Raised Daughter similar to It's My Life
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One Well-Raised Daughter(잘 키운 딸 하나 )

2013South Korea
BusinessDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRomanceCross-DressingFamily DisputeFamily RelationshipHidden IdentitySoap Opera

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Jang Ha Na is the youngest daughter of the eldest son in a family that has been producing soy sauce for centuries. Due to their financial constraints, she must disguise herself as a male. The family requires a male figure to represent their soy sauce business. After having four daughters, they ceased their attempts to have a son, so the fourth daughter must take on the role of a boy and behave like a son within the household.

Recommendation: Lotus Rain similar to It's My Life
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Lotus Rain(蓮花雨)

2009China
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceFriendshipTime Skip

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

On December 20, 1999, China regained control of Macau. The members of the music group Lotus Rain - Qiao Zi Liang, Tong Jie, and Lan Yong Ren - all graduated from high school that same year. Tong Jie went to England for further studies, Qiao Zi Liang attended university in Guangzhou, and Yong Ren enrolled in a police academy in Macau. When Tong Jie returned to Macau four years later, he was surprised to learn that Yong Ren had switched careers from a police officer to a bartender. Zi Liang reconnected with classmates from Macau and Guangzhou, including Tong Zhen and Xiao Yao. Tong Jie's twin sister, Tong Zhen, and Xiao Yao both developed feelings for Zi Liang without realizing they were both interested in the same person. Yan Ming Ming, the daughter of Hong Kong's Yan Enterprises, visited Macau and purchased a significant amount of property owned by Tong Shan He. Tong Shan He arranged for his son, Tong Jie, to interact with the Yan family, only to discover that Yan Tian, the head of Yan Enterprises, had a longstanding feud with him from 20 years ago. Tong Shan He realized that Yan Tian's real motive for buying property in Macau was to seek revenge against him.

Recommendation: Dear Designer similar to It's My Life
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Dear Designer(亲爱的设计师)

2020China
BusinessDramaFashion Designer Female LeadMelodramaRomanceFashion IndustryFriends To EnemiesFriendshipGhost Designer Female LeadRich Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Fashion Designer Female Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Fashion designer Shen Tian Tian is taken under the wing of renowned fashion icon Li Man Li and begins her career as an anonymous designer for Li's daughter, Tang Guo Er

Recommendation: Central Affairs similar to It's My Life
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Central Affairs(情陷夜中環)

2005Hong Kong
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% 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 It's My Life
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Central Affairs Season 2(情陷夜中环 II)

2006Hong Kong
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% 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: Dangerous Woman (2011) similar to It's My Life
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Dangerous Woman (2011)(위험한 여자)

2011South Korea
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceComedyFamilySoap Opera

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% 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: Her Legend similar to It's My Life
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Her Legend(그녀의 신화 )

2013South Korea
Cheerful Female LeadDramaFashion Designer Female LeadRomanceChasing A DreamHardworking Female LeadOrphan Female Lead

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Cheerful Female Lead, Drama, Fashion Designer Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

At a young age, Jung Soo lost her mother and was raised by her uncle, who treated her poorly. Although a wealthy woman expressed interest in adopting her out of sympathy, her cousin, Seo Hyun, took that opportunity for herself. Seo Hyun harbored resentment towards Jung Soo, viewing her as an additional burden on her struggling family, and was envious of Jung Soo's optimistic nature. Despite lacking education, financial resources, or connections, Jung Soo persevered and became a bag designer, maintaining her cheerful and confident demeanor. She secured a position at a renowned fashion company that acknowledged her talent. However, fate brought her to work alongside Seo Hyun at the same company. While Seo Hyun enjoyed a life of privilege thanks to her step-parents, she intentionally sabotaged Jung Soo, fearing her past misdeed of stealing Jung Soo's adoption opportunity might be exposed. In the meantime, Jung Soo had a minor dispute with a man, only to later discover he was Jin Hoo, the director and effective president of her workplace. Jin Hoo, who is both attractive and intelligent, possesses an arrogant streak that often puts him at odds with Jung Soo. Nevertheless, he finds himself drawn to her infectious cheerfulness and her passion for bags. As his feelings for her deepen, Jung Soo remains determined to pursue her dreams despite the challenges she encounters. (JTBC)

Recommendation: Passionate Love (2013) similar to It's My Life
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Passionate Love (2013)(열애)

2013South Korea
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceFamilySoap OperaStar Crossed Lovers

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kang Moo Yeol, a third-generation chaebol, appears to have everything one could desire—looks, wealth, and status. However, beneath this facade lies a troubled upbringing marked by family strife and the heartache of losing his former love, Han Yoo Rim. On the other hand, Han Yoo Jung is a hardworking, intelligent, and fiercely independent woman with a rebellious spirit that has helped her cope with the sudden death of her family. As the younger sister of Han Yoo Rim, she becomes entwined with Kang Moo Yeol a decade later. Both Kang Moo Yeol and his half-brother, Hong Soo Hyuk, find themselves captivated by Han Yoo Jung. Yet, Moo Yeol and Yoo Jung's relationship is doomed from the start, as their tragic romance is rooted in a calamity involving their parents. Will they be able to break free from their grim circumstances and find happiness together?

Recommendation: Oh My Geum Bi similar to It's My Life
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Oh My Geum Bi(오 마이 금비)

2016South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadManipulative ParentMelodramaSelfish ParentChronic IllnessComedyDomestic CrimeFather-Daughter RelationshipIll Female LeadNiemann-Pick DiseaseRare ConditionSchool Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Manipulative Parent, Melodrama, and Selfish Parent themes with a 23% similarity match.

Geum Bi, an 8-year-old girl diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC), is experiencing a swift deterioration in both her mental and physical health because of her rare illness

Recommendation: My Only One similar to It's My Life
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My Only One(하나뿐인 내편)

2018South Korea
DramaMean In-LawRomanceSelfish ParentSupportive In-LawComedyDifficult AdulthoodEvil In-LawEx-spouse RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstNeurological DisorderPoor Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Mean In-Law, Romance, Selfish Parent, and Supportive In-Law themes with a 23% similarity match.

"My Beautiful Side" is a drama centered on a woman who experiences a life-altering revelation when she learns that her parents are not her biological ones and are also involved in murder. It follows her journey as she courageously navigates the challenges of reconstructing her life, which has been shattered by love. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Rich Family's Son similar to It's My Life
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Rich Family's Son(부잣집 아들)

2018South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMelodramaRomanceAge GapArranged MarriageBusiness IndustryFather-Daughter RelationshipMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManRiches To RagsSismance

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Lee Gwang Jae is a wealthy young man who finds himself burdened with a significant amount of debt and faces challenges in repaying it to preserve his father's honor. Alongside him is Kim Young Ha, a fearless girl who wholeheartedly stands by his side. This television series demonstrates that life is worthwhile as long as one possesses bravery and genuine love, following the journey of a spoiled rich kid and a naive girl as they work their way up from humble beginnings. (MBC)

Recommendation: Love Keeps Going similar to It's My Life
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Love Keeps Going(美樂加油)

2011Taiwan
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceBetrayalBrothers' RelationshipComedyLove Triangle

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Zha Mei Le's journey began in her childhood when she learned about her parents' impending divorce and their reluctance to take her in. Determined to change their minds, she excelled in all aspects of her life, earning certificates and admiration from her colleagues and boss. Through her kind and caring nature, she met her boyfriend Han Yi Feng and won over his family, except for his brother Han Yi Lei. Despite their initial dislike for each other, Mei Le agreed to pick up Yi Lei from the airport as a favor to her boyfriend. As she worked hard to help Yi Feng achieve his dream of owning a bakery, she discovered his infidelity with a coworker. This revelation led Mei Le to develop feelings for Yi Lei.

Recommendation: Becoming a Billionaire similar to It's My Life
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Becoming a Billionaire(부자의 탄생)

2010South Korea
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceBirth SecretComedyOlder Woman-Younger ManRich Woman-Poor Man

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The series centers on Choi Suk Bong, a man convinced that he is the offspring of a wealthy father and the heir to a chaebol conglomerate. He encounters Lee Shin Mi, who is indeed a chaebol heir but displays none of the typical traits associated with that status, living a life marked by thriftiness and frugality. Despite their initial clash, she assists him as he endeavors to achieve his ambition of acquiring riches.

Recommendation: Golden Rainbow similar to It's My Life
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Golden Rainbow(황금 무지개 )

2013South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriends To LoversFriendshipRich Man-Poor Woman

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Seven siblings, orphaned and bound by a bond stronger than that of biological relatives, are juxtaposed with a family related by blood that is fracturing due to its own avarice, prompting a reflection on the true essence of family and happiness. The narrative primarily follows Jang Ha Bin/Kim Baek Won, a girl who becomes a police officer, and Do Young, a boy who pursues a career as a prosecutor. He finds himself falling in love with her once more after she previously shattered his heart. (MBC, DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Standing in the Time similar to It's My Life
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Standing in the Time(不负时光)

2019China
Cheerful Female LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadRomanceNovel AdaptationArrogant Male LeadComedyHidden IdentityProofreader Female LeadPublishing House SettingWorkplace SettingWorkplace ViolenceYouth

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Cheerful Female Lead, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Passionate about literature and aspiring to be a fashion editor, Li Xiao secures a job at a publishing company. However, to her surprise, she realizes on her first day that she has been placed in the incorrect department. Department head Qian Wen Feng sees her potential and offers her a chance to switch to the editorial team if she excels in her current role. Despite facing challenges and high expectations, Li Xiao remains hopeful. Along the journey, she unexpectedly meets Zhou Zi Mo, a writer she has been collaborating with, and they start a romantic relationship.

Recommendation: Fighting Girl similar to It's My Life
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Fighting Girl(加油呀! 茉莉)

2022China
Cheerful Female LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion Designer Female LeadRomanceBusiness IndustryComedyHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadLifeMale Chases Female FirstShop Owner Male LeadSupportive Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Cheerful Female Lead, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Fashion Designer Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Qu Mo, a young woman who encounters challenges like losing her fashion partner, Cao Yao Yin, and breaking up with her boyfriend, Pei Jing, as she pursues her dreams and seeks to discover her true value. Along the way, she forms a close bond with Gao Zi Yi, a wealthy owner of a dessert shop, who consistently offers her his backing, motivation, and affection. With the guidance of Japanese designer Miyazaki, Qu Mo's fashion skills shine even brighter on the global stage. Extracted from the book "Fighting Girl" by Jin Jiao Xi Yu.

Recommendation: Race similar to It's My Life
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Race(레이스)

2023South Korea
BusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaMelodramaRomanceAssistant Manager Female LeadBartender Supporting CharacterCo-workers' RelationshipCEO Male LeadCEO Supporting CharacterOffice SettingSenior-Junior RelationshipTeenager Supporting CharacterWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

In the professional world, office dynamics become prominent for marketer Park Yun Jo, as she remains committed to her work despite not having a formal education

Recommendation: As Long as You Love Me similar to It's My Life
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As Long as You Love Me(爱情的开关)

2020China
BusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaMelodramaRomanceCold Male LeadCEO Male LeadHatredLovers To EnemiesMistreated Female LeadMisunderstandingNice Female LeadPersonality ChangeRevenge

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Childhood friends Zhou Yan Zhao and Zhou Xiao Meng find their love tested by misunderstandings and a secret plot. Zhou Yan Zhao returns to China to keep a promise to Xiao Meng, but his plans are derailed when his father suddenly dies, leaving him to manage the family's real estate business. Shockingly, Xiao Meng's mother becomes a suspect in the murder. Despite facing betrayal and business struggles, Zhou Yan Zhao perseveres in his charity work. Together, they must uncover the truth behind their troubles and clear their names, as they reunite to confront the true culprit.

Recommendation: Shitteru Waifu similar to It's My Life
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Shitteru Waifu(知ってるワイフ)

2021Japan
Cheerful Female LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadRomanceBank SettingLifeOffice Worker Male LeadSalesman Male LeadSchool SettingSci-FiTime AlteringTime TravelWorkplace Setting

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Cheerful Female Lead, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Motoharu journeys to the past and finds himself in an unhappy marriage with a different woman, realizing his true feelings for his original wife.

Recommendation: Hotel King similar to It's My Life
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Hotel King(호텔킹)

2014South Korea
BusinessDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRomanceAntihero Male LeadBirth SecretCrime Against A PropertyCrime Against MoralityEnemies To LoversInheritance TheftMurderRevengeViolence Against Children

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

A wealthy heiress faces challenges in maintaining her luxurious 7-star hotel, relying on the support of the general manager, who is seeking revenge against his father. As their bond evolves into romance, they uncover hidden truths regarding the circumstances of the deceased chairman's death, culminating in a startling discovery. (MBC)

Recommendation: Let's Eat Season 2 similar to It's My Life
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Let's Eat Season 2(식샤를 합시다 2)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadRomanceBromanceComedyFoodFoodie Female LeadLove TriangleNice Female LeadNice Male LeadPublic Officer Male LeadWriter Female Lead

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The second season centers on Goon Dae Yeong as he relocates to a new apartment and reconnects with his elementary school friend, Baek Soo Ji. Having lived alone for the past decade, she has accumulated a wealth of insights and preferences regarding single living and cuisine, which is likely to lead to some friction with Yoon Doo Joon. Baek Soo Ji is a freelance writer who has feelings for another resident, Lee Sang Woo. He is a civil servant who leads a straightforward lifestyle and has simple eating habits. This sequel comes from the same production team of director and writer responsible for the first season, promising yet another installment filled with neighborly antics and, naturally, an abundance of delicious food.

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Goodbye to Goodbye(이별이 떠났다)

2018South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationDepressionInfidelityLifeMother-Daughter RelationshipMotherhoodSismanceSmart Female LeadUnexpected Pregnancy

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Yeong Hui is a woman who has parted ways with her husband, Sang Jin, due to his infidelity. One day, Jeong Hyo, who is pregnant and facing pressure from her boyfriend to terminate the pregnancy, moves in with Yeong Hui, her boyfriend's mother. Despite their frequent arguments, they gradually begin to comprehend each other better.

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Shady Mom-in-Law(수상한 장모)

2019South Korea
DramaFashion Designer Female LeadManipulative ParentMelodramaRomanceAbusive ParentFamily RelationshipFashion IndustryInvestigationLove At First SightMother-Daughter RelationshipMysteryNice Male LeadSoap Opera

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Fashion Designer Female Lead, Manipulative Parent, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Jenny is a successful fashion designer with a strong bond with her mother, Soo Jin. While her mother hopes for her to marry Man Soo, Jenny has no interest in him and chooses to ignore him. During a chance encounter, Jenny meets Eun Suk, and they instantly fall in love. Eun Suk, who comes from a rich family, possesses a gentle demeanor and a strong sense of morality. Despite their decision to wed, Jenny's mother, Soo Jin, disapproves of their union.

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My Husband Oh Jak Doo(데릴남편 오작두)

2018South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadMelodramaRomanceAge GapComedyContract RelationshipCountryside SettingFake To Real LoversFamily PressureNaive Male LeadRural LifeTrauma

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Han Seung Joo has opted to remain unattached. She lacks the financial means to wed, and she is also uncertain about her desire to marry. Nevertheless, certain circumstances arise that instill in her a fear of solitude, leading her to seek the security and social standing that the appearance of marriage can provide. Consequently, Seung Joo makes the decision to hire a man to act as her faux husband, selecting Oh Jak Doo for this role. Through her interactions with Oh Jak Doo, will Han Seung Joo discover genuine love and fulfillment?

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Love Scout(나의 완벽한 비서)

2025South Korea
BusinessDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipFather-Son RelationshipGender Role ReversalHardworking Female LeadInsomniac Female LeadLifeMentor-Mentee RelationshipNice Male LeadWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Kang Ji Yun is a successful and self-assured woman who serves as the CEO of a headhunting firm. In order to thrive in the competitive headhunting industry, she dedicates herself completely to her work. Apart from her professional life, she lacks skills in other areas and relies on her secretary, Yoo Eun Ho, for assistance with various tasks. Unlike Kang Ji Yun, Yoo Eun Ho is amiable, polite, and considerate towards others. He is a single father who excels in both parenting and household chores.

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A Daughter Just Like You(딱 너 같은 딸)

2015South Korea
Emotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRomanceSelfish ParentSupportive In-LawCold Female LeadComedyDeath Of A WifeFamilyHardworking Female LeadIndependent Female LeadSmart Female LeadWarm Man-Cold WomanWidower Male Lead

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Romance, Selfish Parent, and Supportive In-Law themes with a 22% similarity match.

This family-centric series centers on the interactions of three distinct families who encounter numerous misunderstandings as they become related by marriage. It features a well-known female host from a shopping network and her three daughters: a university professor, a high-powered consultant, and a physician. There’s also a divorced father who enjoys sharing tales from his time in the Marines and has developed dry skin from daily dishwashing. Additionally, one of the daughters hails from an affluent family that operates a thriving fashion design business. Their conflicts gradually resolve through love and empathy, leading to a process of healing.

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Touch(터치)

2020South Korea
BusinessDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadRomanceAbusive Significant OtherBoss-Employee RelationshipComedyConglomerateEx Comes BackFirst LoveOlder Man-Younger WomanSlow Burn RomanceWorkplace Violence

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Business, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Emotionally Strong Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Cha Jung Hyeok, a highly regarded makeup artist who has an unwavering commitment to achieving perfection, once reached the height of success in his field. Yet, fate had different intentions, leaving him unemployed and heavily in debt. Han Soo Yeon, an idol trainee for ten years, longs for her big break. Following a disappointing audition, she begins to doubt her choices. Their lives intertwine in surprising ways when Jung Hyeok decides to mentor Soo Yeon in makeup artistry. Acknowledging her potential, he takes on the role of her instructor, and their relationship flourishes. Together, they navigate the challenges of unfulfilled dreams, setting the stage for a future brimming with new hopes.

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To Love, to Heal(我站在桥上看风景)

2018China
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRomanceCold Female LeadCEO Male LeadDifficult ChildhoodHacker Male LeadKendoLifeLove SquarePolice Officer Supporting CharacterTrauma

Like It's My Life, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

A tale revolving around a high-ranking business leader who forms a connection with a kendo instructor and employs various methods to establish a bond with her, discreetly shielding her as she navigates away from a difficult past. Xiao Shui Guang has been grappling with despair following the loss of her partner. Through a chance encounter, she crosses paths with the older brother of one of her students, Zhang Zheng Lan, who happens to be the CEO of a gaming corporation. Zheng Lan identifies Shui Guang as the individual who motivated him to pursue a career in gaming, prompting him to actively pursue her. He promises, "You guard your secret, and I will safeguard you." Their relationship deepens as they grow closer, but complications arise when Jiang Yu Ru returns from overseas and develops an interest in Zheng Lan. Additionally, Luo Zhi enters the scene and confides in Shui Guang.

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A Story of LaLa's Promotion(杜拉拉升职记)

2010China
BusinessDramaRomance

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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)

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Ju Zi(菊子)

2011China
DramaMelodramaRomance

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The narrative follows Ju Zi, a woman whose life is marked by tragedy, and the individuals in her midst amid a Japanese invasion

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The Great Time(大时代)

2011China
BusinessDramaRomance

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Sweet Lies(甜蜜的谎言)

2017China
DramaMelodramaRomance

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Describes the intricate emotional tale involving Wen Ya, who disappeared for eight years, her former lover Detective Captain Li Yuan, and her current spouse Jiang Xiao Xian

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Destination Of Love(婚巢)

2012China
DramaMelodramaRomance

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The narrative unfolds the journey of siblings Yang Xue and Yang Li Nan as they transitioned from a rural village to a bustling metropolis where they settled down to pursue their careers. While striving to realize their dreams through hard work, they also grappled with the inevitability of marriage looming on the horizon.

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Gorgeous Workers(华丽上班族)

2015China
BusinessDramaRomance

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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.

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Love Trouble(真爱惹麻烦)

2013China
DramaMelodramaRomance

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Following the unjust persecution of Lin Zhen Xin's father, Lin Shin Nan, due to a business deal gone wrong with the powerful Ko family, she decides to seek revenge for her father's death. To gather evidence of her father's innocence, she feigns romantic interest in Ko Yang, the heir to the Ko family. However, as she gets closer to Ko Yang, she finds herself falling uncontrollably in love with him. Meanwhile, Wang Xiang, who also has feelings for Lin, is forced to watch from the sidelines as Lin faces a difficult decision. The series is available in two versions: the original 40-episode version and the CCTV version with 38 episodes.

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Wine Beauty(红酒俏佳人)

2014China
BusinessDramaRomance

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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.

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Embracing Happiness(拥抱幸福)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

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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.

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My Love To Tell You(我的爱对你说)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

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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.