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Joseon Survival(조선생존기)

2019South Korea
ArcheryDeliveryman Male LeadDoctor Female LeadFantasyFormer Athlete Male LeadHistoricalHistorical FictionHospital SettingMeet AgainMiracleRomanceSecondary CoupleThief Male Lead

Joseon Survival follows Han Jung Rok, who was once a national archer and is now a deliveryman in 2019. He finds himself transported back in time, where he encounters Im Kkeok Jeong, a renowned thief from the Joseon era. Together, they face challenges to stay alive, risk their lives for their loved ones, and develop a deep bond of friendship. (Soompi)

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Mr. Express & Miss Concubine(快递先生与贵妃小姐)

2017China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceActionComedyTang Dynasty

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a messenger who encounters the rebirth of his former romantic partner. (DramaWiki)

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I Married the Young Marshal Home(我把少帅娶回家)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

General Zhang Man Yu, known for his ruthless demeanor, undergoes an unexpected soul swap with Qiu Shui, a modest singer who occasionally performs as a substitute for a popular nightclub star. This surprising turn of events completely alters their lives.

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Chou Nv Hou Ma Ni Xi Gong Lve(丑女后妈逆袭攻略)

2024China
Doctor Female LeadFantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceCompetent Female LeadFilmed VerticallyNice Male LeadProtective Male LeadShort Length SeriesSmart Female LeadTransmigrationWeb Series

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Ancient Terracotta War Situation(古今大战秦俑情)

2011China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaHistorical FigureQin DynastyQin Shi Huang

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

An ancient tale of eternal life drives a romantic saga spanning over three thousand years. According to legend, the first Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang, dispatched Xu Fu to the eastern seas in search of the elixir of immortality. Tragedy strikes when forbidden love blooms between the maiden Han Dong'er and Meng Tianfang, leading to Han sacrificing herself by feeding Meng the elixir before both are turned into terracotta warriors. Fast forward to modern-day China, where a terracotta warrior mysteriously comes to life and vanishes from the museum. A Japanese man named Haneda, claiming to be Xu Fu's descendant, embarks on a quest to find the living terracotta warrior who consumed the elixir and uncover Emperor Qin's tomb in Xi'an. Meanwhile, actors Zhu Lili and Lan Tian accidentally stumble upon a passageway leading to the tomb. Will they unravel the mystery of the living terracotta warrior, safeguard the Emperor's resting place, and unearth the key to everlasting life?

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Quan Chong Yi Nv (2025)(权宠医女)

2025China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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My Date with a Vampire Season 2(我和殭屍有個約會 )

2000Hong Kong
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance1990sChinese Republican EraSupernaturalVampire Fiction

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In 1938, Fong Kwok Wah and Yamamoto Ichifu find themselves in another confrontation, catching the attention of Cheung San, the original vampire. Cheung San is about to turn the two men into vampires when Ma Dan Na intervenes and drives him away. Fong then agrees to help Ma track down and defeat Cheung San. Despite trapping him momentarily, Cheung San manages to escape and bites Fong and a nearby boy named Fuk Sang, transforming them into vampires. Fong and Fuk Sang remain unchanged physically since then, surviving until the 1990s. Fong already had a son, resulting in a grandson named Fong Tin Yau. After Fong Tin Yau's tragic death in England, Fong Kwok Wah assumes his identity. He meets Ma Siu Ling, a descendant of Ma Dan Na, who comes from a family of ghostbusters dedicated to fighting evil supernatural beings. Fong and Ma develop a romantic relationship. The second season of the story is a reimagining of the first season, with similar main characters and some new additions to the cast and plotlines.

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Time Slip Dr. Jin(타임슬립 닥터 진)

2012South Korea
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdapted From A MangaJoseon DynastyMedicalTime Travel

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Jin Hyuk is an exceptionally skilled neurosurgeon whose interactions with others are marked by a cold and stern demeanor, driven by his relentless quest for perfection. Through an enigmatic force, he is unexpectedly sent back to the year 1860 in the Joseon Dynasty. As he begins to provide medical care in this era, he realizes that the absence of essential tools and the primitive understanding of medicine compel him to discover innovative methods to help the ill. This arduous journey ultimately transforms Jin Hyuk into a true physician.

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Eternal Love Rain(倾世锦鳞谷雨来)

2020China
FantasyHistoricalMeet AgainRomanceSecondary CoupleAdventureCalm Male LeadCold Man-Warm WomanDragonDragon Male LeadFated LoveInterspecies RomanceLove TriangleNaive Female Lead

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Meet Again, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 23% similarity match.

To rescue the people from a devastating drought, a dragon prince takes it upon himself to bring an end to the dry spell. He falls in love with a young woman, but is stranded on land for five centuries when she disappears with his precious inverted dragon scale. The severe drought has left the rivers and seas dried up, causing great suffering among the populace. Ning Xiu Rui, the second prince of the Dragon clan, embarks on a journey to the land where he meets and falls in love with a girl from a fishing village. He gifts her his inverted dragon scale as a symbol of their love. However, as the drought finally lifts, Ning Xiu Rui discovers that both the girl and his precious dragon scale have vanished. It turns out that the girl had escaped during the night, leaving Ning Xiu Rui feeling betrayed and lost without his dragon scale. After five centuries of searching, just as he is about to give up hope, Ning Xiu Rui suddenly senses the presence of his inverted dragon scale. At the same time, a woman named Su Yin Yin, bearing a striking resemblance to the woman who deceived him, reappears in his life.

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My Only Love Song(마이 온리 러브송)

2017South Korea
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSecondary CoupleComedyFateFirst LoveGoguryeo DynastyLove Hate RelationshipPrincess Supporting CharacterSassy Female LeadSoulmates' RelationshipTime Travel

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 23% similarity match.

Song Soo Jung is a leading celebrity known for her haughty demeanor. She tends to judge individuals based on their wealth. Unexpectedly, she finds herself transported back to the Goguryeo period, where she encounters On Dal. He is willing to do whatever it takes to earn money, yet he shows kindness to the less fortunate and needy.

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Man Comes to Tang Dynasty 2(唐朝好男人2)

2014China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceComedyDramaHaremPrincessTang Dynasty

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I Have a Smart Doctor Wife Season 3(我的医妃不好惹 第三季)

2023China
Doctor Female LeadFantasyHistoricalRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationDramaShort Length SeriesTime TravelWeb Series

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Based on the online novel "The Strong-Willed Princess Consort" by the author Jian Bing Juan Da Cong Gou Zi.

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I Have a Smart Doctor Wife Season 2(我的医妃不好惹 第二季)

2023China
Doctor Female LeadFantasyHistoricalRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationDramaShort Length SeriesTime TravelWeb Series

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Based on the online novel "The Strong-Willed Princess's Husband" by the author known as Jian Bing Juan Da Cong Gou Zi.

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Love at Second Sight (2023)(落笔皆是想见你)

2023China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraFictional WorldShort Length SeriesTransmigrationWeb Series

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In a strange turn of events, Si Ning suddenly finds herself transported into the story she had penned for a writing competition. The last thing she can recall is her intention to make some final adjustments to the script, particularly removing the romantic subplot due to her lack of personal experience in love. Now, caught within the confines of her own creation, she must navigate the realities of the Republican Era and encounter characters who bear a striking resemblance to those in her actual life. Among them is Xiao Mo Ya, a character who compels her to alter the script and ultimately becomes the focus of her affection.

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Love With Mistaken Fate(金玉不是良缘)

2023China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraDramaShort Length SeriesTime TravelWeb Series

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Jin Shu finds herself unexpectedly transported back to the era of the Chinese Republic, where she must assume the role of Shen Yu's partner to maintain appearances

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Captain of Destiny(張保仔)

2015Hong Kong
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSecondary CoupleAdventureComedyQing DynastySupernaturalTime Travel

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 22% similarity match.

In the midst of a high-speed pursuit on a motorboat, local police officer Wong Tai Mui is swept up into a waterspout that serves as a portal through time. She finds herself transported back to 19th century Hong Kong during the Qing dynasty. There, she encounters a Cantonese pirate named Cheng Yat, along with his wife Shek Giu and their adopted son Cheung Po Tsai. Despite their skepticism about her sudden appearance, Tai Mui uses her knowledge of the future to help them escape a dangerous naval battle against the Qing fleet led by Prince Man Ho. Meanwhile, in Beijing's Imperial Palace, Consorts Yim and Shun scheme to increase their own power while manipulating Prince Man Ho. Disillusioned with the political intrigue and family conflicts, Prince Man Ho decides to leave the palace and abandon his aspirations for the throne. As a waterspout forms over the Canton Sea during a solar eclipse, Po Tsai assists Tai Mui in accessing the time portal that will return her to the 21st century. In a selfless act, he joins her on the journey back to the future.

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Winning Your Heart(晚晚迟来倾君心)

2024China
Doctor Female LeadFantasyHistoricalRomanceFilmed VerticallyPrinceShort Length SeriesTransmigrationWeb Series

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You Are My Dream(你是我的梦)

2008China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceCo-producedMing DynastyMiniseriesPast And PresentReincarnation

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

A tale of previous and current lives being reborn.

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Wu Xin: The Monster Killer Season 2(无心法师Ⅱ)

2017China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDemon Hunter Male LeadDemon-Monster HuntingSupernatural

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The narrative follows the adventures of Wu Xin, a monster hunter, and the malevolent spirit Yue Qi Shan, who find themselves reawakened two decades later in Shanghai during the Republican Era.

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Bridge of Life and Death(生死桥)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican Era

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During their childhood, Huai Yu, Zhi Gao, and Dan Dan made a pact to be as close as siblings and visited a mysterious old eunuch for fortune-telling using divination sticks. However, the sticks were accidentally shuffled by the eunuch's cat before they could be interpreted. One stick mentioned preferring death over birth, another suggested life was better than death, and the third talked about dying and being reborn. The meaning behind these messages remains a mystery.

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A Weaver on the Horizon(天涯织女)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceYuan Dynasty

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The biography of Huang Dao Po, a trailblazing woman who transformed the Chinese textile sector amidst the Mongol invasion of the Song dynasty and the rise of the Yuan dynasty.

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Pretty Maid(大丫鬟)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican Era

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Qin Yue Xiang, a former housekeeper, unintentionally causes the death of her husband who was a builder while trying to protect her 9-year-old daughter Sang Cai Qing from being forced into marriage with an elderly man. Facing punishment by the local official Xiao Ru Zhang, Yue Xiang arranges for Cai Qing to seek safety with her biological father, wealthy businessman Chen Yuan. However, Chen's envious wife, Yu Ru, forces Cai Qing to work as a servant in their mansion. As Cai Qing grows older, she becomes entangled in a series of romantic entanglements.

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Legend of Goddess Luo(新洛神)

2013China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceThree Kingdoms

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During the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD), known as one of the most violent in Chinese history, the story unfolds of the love affair between Zhen Fu and Cao Cao, as well as his sons Cao Zhi and Cao Pi.

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Crazy for Palace 2(我为宫狂2)

2014China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceHan Dynasty

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

In ancient times, there was a mystical being known as Hu Xiao Li, who could transform into a human form. She experienced a heartbreaking love story during the Han Dynasty. Originally tasked with protecting the prince, Gong Hao, who was targeted for assassination, Xiao Li's mother intervened and saved him, living in obscurity as a commoner. When the Emperor discovered Gong Hao was his son, he brought him back to the palace. The Emperor's rage towards his consort, Concubine Shu, who had ordered the prince's assassination and killed his mother, the Empress, led to his demise. Gong Hao then assumed the throne, with Xiao Li becoming Empress. However, their love faced challenges when Tang Shi Shi came between them and won Gong Hao's heart, becoming his consort. Tang Shi Shi falsely accused Xiao Li of plotting to harm her, prompting Xiao Li to reveal her true form as a nine-tailed fox. Gong Hao, devastated, sentenced her to death. Just before her execution, he reminisced about their joyful marriage. Tang Shi Shi, fearing Gong Hao's forgiveness, urged her execution. Xiao Li escaped using her powers but was punished by her mother with a thousand years of imprisonment in ice for using her abilities in the mortal realm. Years later, Gong Hao, facing personal turmoil, inadvertently freed Xiao Li while hiking in the mountains. They reunited and married, but Tang Shi Shi's interference threatened their happiness once again. The question remains: will Xiao Li endure another tragic love story or fight for Gong Hao's love?

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The Story of Furong(芙蓉诀)

2015China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceTang Dynasty

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In the Tang Dynasty, Eunuch Ju murders five government officials to cover up his crimes, but Prime Minister Mu discovers the evidence. When Prime Minister Mu's daughter, Mu Fu Rong, rejects a forced marriage and attempts suicide, she is rescued by a mysterious hero. Eunuch Ju now sees Mu Fu Rong and her family as his enemies due to the rescue incident.

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Monster Emperor(半妖皇帝)

2018China
FantasyHistoricalRomanceFriendship

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A tale of a demon prince who loses his royal position and is appointed as a constable. Teaming up with his lover, companion, and ally, he fights against evil to uphold justice. During a turbulent era ruled by an ailing and feeble King, his sons scheme to seize the throne. The 7th Prince Xun Yan stays away from palace intrigues. Speculations circulate that he is the offspring of a demon and despite his exceptional talents, he faces rejection due to his heritage and lives recklessly. When Xun Yan accidentally harms the Crown Prince while saving the 9th Princess, the King removes his title and assigns him as a constable in Jinyuan County. In a brothel, a man dies mysteriously in Ru Yue's chambers. Xun Yan utilizes his extraordinary powers to uncover the true culprit. Forming new friendships, he embarks on a journey of solving crimes, all while a palace conspiracy unfolds.

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A Fallen Xian(本尊就位)

2024Hong Kong
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionChinese Republican Era

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the era of the Republic of China, Chen Mu Kun, a skilled imposter, posed as a Taoist priest to escape trouble and sought refuge in Wuzufang Town. Using the identity of the immortal Lu Dong Bin for fraudulent activities, Mu Kun caught the attention of Lu Zu, prompting him to descend to Earth for punishment. However, an unforeseen event caused Dong Bin to lose his powers and remain in the mortal realm. Taking on the guise of Lei Shi, Dong Bin guided Mu Kun towards the right path, resolving various peculiar cases in the village. Along the way, they encountered Bai Xue Hua, a prostitute, leading to a complicated relationship. Upon Mayor Xin Hu's resignation, Mu Kun discreetly thwarted Jin Shi Hao's mayoral bid. The new mayor, Xin Zheng Yi, initiated reforms influenced by Shi Hao's past, triggering a series of disruptions in Wuzufang Town.

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Heaven and Earth in Love(天地有爱)

2004China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican Era

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Recommendation: Golden Age similar to Joseon Survival
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Golden Age(金色年华)

2006China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican Era

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Zhao Jun Is Out(昭君出塞)

2006China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceHan Dynasty

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The leader of the Huns, Huhanxie Shanyu, made the decision to establish diplomatic ties with the powerful Han Dynasty for the benefit of his tribe. However, his brother Hutuwusi disagreed with this plan due to being influenced by the Qulan family. Despite having exceptional beauty and skills, Wang Zhao Jun was still destined to serve in the palace. Upon entering the court, Wang Zhao Jun used her intelligence and bravery to navigate the dangers of the harem. As Hu Hanxie Shanyu pushed for peace with the Han Dynasty, Wang Zhao Jun, who was reluctant to remain in the palace, took the initiative to visit them. After facing various challenges, she eventually set off on a long journey to the distant lands of the Huns.

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The Best Time (2007)(一世情缘)

2007China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican Era

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the aftermath of World War II in Shanghai in 1945, Tang Teng, a fighter pilot, and Shen Ying, a Qi Pao saleswoman, fell in love. Despite facing consequences such as being court-martialed for desertion, Tang Teng was determined to be with Shen Ying. He was ultimately saved from a death sentence by family friend Ji Wen, who helped him escape to Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Shen Ying, believing Tang Teng to be dead, agreed to marry another man for financial support. However, upon learning that Tang Teng was alive in Hong Kong from expert tailor Lu Xiao Mao, she broke off the engagement and traveled to Hong Kong. Instead of a joyful reunion, Shen Ying discovered that Tang Teng had married Ji Wen.

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Man Comes to Tang Dynasty(唐朝好男人)

2013China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceComedyDramaHaremRags To RichesTang DynastyTime Travel

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

In a twist of fate, a young man is mysteriously sent back to the Tang Dynasty where he is greeted by a bevy of lovely women. seizing the opportunity, he introduces innovations like perfume, soccer, and other advanced gadgets that quickly make him a beloved figure in this ancient time period. Will he ultimately choose to remain in the past, forsaking his modern life altogether? "Man Comes to Tang Dynasty" marks the debut of the initial Chinese historical Web drama series.

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Demon Girl Season 2(半妖傾城2)

2016China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceActionAmnesiaChinese Republican EraDemonHalf DemonSupernatural

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The second season continues where the first one ended, with Nie Qing Cheng making a vow to sever all ties with Ming Xia at the request of the demons. Ming Xia, who has lost her memories, finds herself in a tragic situation as Nie Qing Cheng embraces her demonic side and Ming Xia becomes a demon hunter.

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Wedding Night and Departure(新婚夜和离替嫁医妃超旺夫)

2025China
Doctor Female LeadFantasyHistoricalRomanceFilmed VerticallyPrinceShort Length SeriesTime TravelTransmigrationWeb Series

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Doctor Female Lead, Fantasy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

As a military physician, I found myself transported to a different era where I assumed the role of an ancient princess. This princess was incredibly fortunate as she played a crucial role in the recovery of her wheelchair-bound husband. Through this act of kindness, I found myself experiencing true love and eventually became the prince's most cherished concubine.

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Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun Season 2(いいね!光源氏くん し~ずん2)

2021Japan
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdapted From A MangaComedyDramaHeian PeriodMiniseriesTime Travel

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

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The Story of Souls from Endless Books(炮灰攻略)

2018China
FantasyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceNovel AdaptationAdventureChinese Republican EraCrossworlds TravelerFictional WorldTime Travel

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Fantasy, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Bai He, a spirited young woman, experiences a life-changing accident that leads her on a journey through various fictional worlds in order to rescue a friend. As a college freshman raised by her father, Bai He embodies traits of justice, respect for elders, and a hint of tomboyishness. Following the accident, Bai He finds herself immersed in fantastical adventures that span different historical periods, from ancient dynasties to the Republican era and modern times. Her task is to assist minor characters in these stories in discovering their purpose, ultimately saving her dear friend Li Yan Xi. This narrative is inspired by Wan Er's novel, "Pao Hui Gong Lue."

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The King of Shanghai(上海王)

2008China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraDrama

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

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Rouge Snow(胭脂雪 )

2008China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraDrama

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

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

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Yan Heng(盐亨)

2008China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaQing Dynasty

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Xue Zhong Hong(雪中红)

2008China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraLove Triangle

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Peacocks Fly to the Southeast similar to Joseon Survival
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The Peacocks Fly to the Southeast(孔雀东南飞)

2009China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaHan Dynasty

Like Joseon Survival, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

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Guangdong Gentleman(关东大先生)

2009China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraComedy

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Mother Wife(娘妻)

2009China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraDrama

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

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Shan Bei Han Zi(陕北汉子)

2011China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraWar

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The plot revolves around Bai Wen Huan, who is the head of the Northern Shaanxi Brothers Association

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New Spring of Plum Blossoms(新一剪梅)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraDrama

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

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Drunk Red Dust(醉红尘)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraWar

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During the 1930s in Shanghai, Peng Yu Tian, a National Army officer, bravely fought against the Japanese forces and was gravely wounded. He was saved by Lei Jin Yi, a field nurse, and the two developed a deep bond. Just as they were preparing to wed, Peng was called back to the battlefield. Tragically, Peng's family was targeted and bombed by the Japanese. Lei managed to escape with Peng's child and later assumed a new identity as Shen Han Bing, working as a dancer to support her family. Meanwhile, Peng, believing Lei had perished in the bombing, went on to marry a wealthy businessman named Wu Jiang. However, fate brought Peng and Lei back together when they crossed paths at a party hosted by Wujiang. As a member of the Communist underground, Peng was tasked with investigating Wu Jiang, and sought Lei's help in uncovering the truth. It was ultimately revealed that Wu Jiang was a Japanese spy posing as a Chinese. After the Anti-Japanese War, Wu Jiang attempted to flee with Lei, but was apprehended and met his end at the hands of Peng and Lei.

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The Legend of Meng Lai Cai(孟来财传奇)

2010China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraComedy

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Qin Xianglian(秦香蓮)

2011China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaNorthern Song Dynasty

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The Legend of Qing Cheng(青城缘)

2011China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraDrama

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"The Tale of Qin Cheng" narrates the renowned saga of Meng's Household and Lin's Household near the Yellow River. In the past, Meng Xiang He, the heir of Meng's clan, wedded Lin Xiang Yu, the offspring of Lin's Household, in an arranged marriage. However, he absconded shortly after the ceremony. Consequently, Meng's Household agreed to a settlement: if Meng Xiang He did not return within six years, they would compensate Lin's Household with ten thousand silver dollars and over sixty thousand square meters of land. After six years, Meng Xiang He reappeared with his newfound lover as his wife. This led to a complex web of emotions involving both families and wives. Leveraging his business acumen, he amassed a fortune through trading hookahs and rose to become the wealthiest individual in Qingcheng, earning himself the status of a legendary figure. As the prolonged feud neared its conclusion, the true identity of the main antagonist was finally revealed. (Q1Q2)

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Turbulence of the Mu Clan(木府风云)

2012China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceFamilyMing Dynasty

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Taking place during the Ming Dynasty, the Mu clan of the Naxi tribe holds power over Lijiang Prefecture near the Himalayas through ruthless tactics. One victim of their violent rise to authority is a girl named Aleqiu, who was orphaned and raised to seek vengeance against the Mu clan for wiping out her family. Infiltrating the clan as a young maid serving the matriarch, Aleqiu harbors thoughts of revenge while still maintaining her innocence and compassion. Complicating matters further, she falls in love with Mu Zeng, the heir to the governorship of Lijiang. Just as they contemplate a tragic end to their love, a glimmer of hope emerges as Aleqiu manages to marry Mu Zeng. However, her challenges within the Mu household are far from over...

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A Beauty in Troubled Times(亂世佳人)

2012China
HistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceChinese Republican EraDrama

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Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s, this famous story follows the journey of Zhang Lian Xin, a former maid who defies her predetermined fate during China's conflict with Japan. In her pursuit of liberty and affection, Lian Xin becomes entangled in Zhang Wen Jin's plot to overthrow his father, leading to her and Chong Yang being falsely accused of a crime. As they face numerous challenges while battling against Wen Jin and the Japanese forces, Lian Xin and Chong Yang develop a romantic relationship. In an attempt to protect Chong Yang, Lian Xin chooses to turn down He Tian, a wealthy admirer who is deeply in love with her, and instead weds Ma Kun, the influential leader of Shanghai Bund's underworld. Upon uncovering Ma Kun's true nature and facing the wrath of the Japanese, Lian Xin and Chong Yang make the ultimate sacrifice by relinquishing their love and lives in the name of freedom and justice.