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K-POP - The Ultimate Audition(K-POP 최강 서바이벌)

2012South Korea
Arrogant Male LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyCompetitionCross-DressingEmotionally Strong Female LeadEntertainment IndustryFriendshipIdol Male LeadK-PopMusicPop MusicRomance

Ji Seung Yeon aspires to become a hip-hop icon, and a series of unforeseen circumstances propel her towards that goal. However, she faces a unique challenge: to become a member of a male idol group, she must disguise herself as a boy. Along her journey, she encounters Kang Woo Hyun, the charismatic leader of the renowned idol group M2, whose charming smile conceals his arrogant and self-centered nature.

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Recommendation: Jump! Jump! Jump! (2020) similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Jump! Jump! Jump! (2020)(점.점.점)

2020South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipK-PopMusicPop MusicRomanceShort Length SeriesUnlucky Male LeadWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, K-Pop, Music, Pop Music, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

"Jump! Jump! Jump!" narrates the journey of a motivated idol, Joong Won, along with Yuri, an aspiring idol trainee, and their close friends, Jae Min and Hye Yun, who are also pursuing their dreams.

Recommendation: My Goddess similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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My Goddess(種菜女神)

2018Taiwan
ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadEntertainment IndustryFriendshipMusicRomanceAgriculture IndustryCountryside SettingFamilyFarm SettingOpposites AttractWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Yan Dong Ming, a successful music producer who once enjoyed fame, finds himself now overlooked by the public. In an effort to pursue his musical aspirations, he travels to Yun Hai Village, a remote community away from the city. It is there that he meets Tian Li Yun, known as the Planting Goddess. Dong Ming, who is a stickler for cleanliness and has become accustomed to city life, struggles to adapt to the rural environment. With Li Yun's help, he not only grows fond of the charming and self-sufficient village but also develops feelings for the young woman herself. As the village faces the threat of closure, Dong Ming must decide whether to support Li Yun or return to the city to revive his abandoned music career. How will Li Yun, the Planting Goddess, manage to preserve both her beloved village and her relationship with Dong Ming?

Recommendation: K-Idol Invasion similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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K-Idol Invasion(아이돌, 남친!)

2025South Korea
ComedyIdol Male LeadK-PopPop MusicRomanceNorth And South KoreaNorth Korean Female LeadPropaganda

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Idol Male Lead, K-Pop, Pop Music, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

A North Korean girl discovers a passion for K-Pop and overcomes obstacles with a North-South romance involving her beloved idol. (Alwayz)

Recommendation: Imitation similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Imitation(이미테이션)

2021South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipK-PopMusicRomanceDramaHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadLove SquareRivalrySismanceUnrequited LoveYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, K-Pop, Music, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Lee Ma Ha is a member of the newly formed K-pop girl group Tea Party, created by Ji Hak, the former manager of the well-known boy band Shax. Ji Hak left Shax after one of the members, Eun Jo, disappeared during a concert. Before joining Tea Party, Ma Ha was part of the group Omega III, which disbanded on its debut day due to a tragic incident involving a former trainee at their company. Ma Ha gained public recognition by impersonating the popular solo singer La Li Ma. As she embarks on this new journey with Tea Party, Ma Ha's path frequently crosses with Kwon Ryok, the central figure of Shax still struggling with Eun Jo's disappearance years later. Despite Ryok's initial disapproval of Ma Ha's imitation of Li Ma, the two develop a mutual interest and begin a clandestine relationship that could jeopardize their careers. Meanwhile, Ma Ha's close friend Lee Yu Jin, a member of the up-and-coming boy group Sparkling, has harbored feelings for her since their trainee days. Upon noticing Ma Ha's connection with Ryok, Yu Jin is determined to shield her from Ryok and propel Sparkling to surpass Shax as the industry's top boy band.

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesTourism Industry

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kang Bo Ram is a dedicated public servant employed in Ulsan's tourism sector. She takes on the responsibility of organizing the 'Go Bok Soo' Song Festival and sets out to identify a worthy contestant for the grand prize. Bo Ram reconnects with her childhood friend Kyung Seok, who has returned to intervene in his parents' divorce. Together, they formulate a strategy to assist Kyung Seok's father in participating in the song festival. (K-Plus)

Recommendation: My Idol similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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My Idol(恋与偶像)

2018China
Arrogant Male LeadCompetitionEntertainment IndustryMusicRomanceBalletDanceIdentity SwapMutenessRivalryYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Arrogant Male Lead, Competition, Entertainment Industry, Music, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

A story about young trainees in the entertainment industry embarks on a journey of growth and self-discovery. Ha Lei, a hopeful ballerina from a traditional embroidery family, dreams of dancing but struggles with her lack of talent. However, her luck changes when she joins an entertainment company as a backup dancer for a girl group and meets the members of MY, a boyband preparing for their debut. The group consists of Helian Rongguang, a skilled street dancer and charismatic leader, Mao You, a sociable member loved by all, Du Wang, a talented variety performer, and Han Che, the enigmatic member. As Ha Lei works hard towards her dreams, Helian Rongguang takes notice and decides to help her achieve her goals.

Recommendation: One in a Hundred similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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One in a Hundred(百里挑一)

2020China
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipIdol Male LeadRomanceBromanceCensored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original WorkCohabitationRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, Idol Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Nan Bo Wan holds a high position in the corporate world, yet his lifestyle in Beijing is far from extravagant. Seeking to boost his income, he decides to lease out an apartment. Bai Li Qian Chuan, an aspiring idol desperate for fame, crosses paths with Nan Bo Wan and becomes his tenant. A misunderstanding arises when Nan Bo Wan unintentionally interrupts one of Bai Li Qian Chuan's live broadcasts wearing only a towel. This incident sparks rumors of a romantic relationship between the two, attracting a new following of fujoshi fans for Bai Li Qian Chuan. Enjoying the attention, Bai Li Qian Chuan suggests they pretend to be a couple, leading to a series of comical situations.

Recommendation: Hello! Mr. Convex similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Hello! Mr. Convex(哈喽,凸先生)

2024China
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipIdol Male LeadMusicAdapted From A DonghuaBandBromanceChasing A DreamShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, Idol Male Lead, and Music themes with a 26% similarity match.

Based on the animated series "Zhui Zhi Shi Jie Zhi Di Zhong Hai Mei Shao Nian" ( ).

Recommendation: EXO Next Door similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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EXO Next Door(우리 옆집에 EXO가 산다)

2015South Korea
ComedyFriendshipIdol Male LeadMusicRomanceBromanceFirst LoveLove TriangleNeighbors' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Idol Male Lead, Music, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Ji Yeon Hee, a 23-year-old woman, has never been in a relationship due to her intense shyness, which causes her to blush deeply and feel utterly frozen in the presence of an attractive guy. One day, four members of EXO decide to live incognito and take up residence in the home of one member's grandfather. Unbeknownst to them, their new house is directly across from Yeon Hee's home.

Recommendation: YG Future Strategy Office similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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YG Future Strategy Office(YG전자)

2018South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryK-PopMusicPop MusicBlack ComedyBusinessMiniseriesMockumentaryWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, K-Pop, Music, and Pop Music themes with a 26% similarity match.

In this mockumentary sitcom, Seungri, the youngest member of BIGBANG, attempts to manage a group of clumsy employees at YG's Future Strategy Office.

Recommendation: The Girls' Lies similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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The Girls' Lies(恋人的谎言)

2023China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A tale about deceit impacting two close friends in the workplace as they navigate their past and new romantic opportunities. Shu Fei and Lin Fei share a bond similar to that of sisters. During their time in college, Lin Fei caught the attention of their senior Qi Ran, although she did not reciprocate his feelings. Wanting to spare Qi Ran from heartache, Shu Fei pretended to be Lin Fei in their correspondence. After graduation, both friends landed jobs at a television shopping network. Shu Fei's misunderstanding with Director Lan Tian led her to believe he was inappropriate, while she also discovered that Qi Ran was their boss, causing tension as he focused his attention on Lin Fei. Shu Fei chose to concentrate on work and grew closer to Lan Tian. Meanwhile, Lin Fei remained dedicated to her job and seized an opportunity stemming from Shu Fei's lie.

Recommendation: KBOYS similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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KBOYS(KBOYS)

2018Japan
Entertainment IndustryIdol Male LeadK-PopMusicPop MusicBusinessMiniseriesMultiple MainsMusic IndustrySchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Entertainment Industry, Idol Male Lead, K-Pop, Music, and Pop Music themes with a 25% similarity match.

A tale of six high school students who have dreams of pursuing careers as K-pop stars.

Recommendation: Netsuai Prince similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Netsuai Prince(熱愛プリンス)

2025Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyEntertainment IndustryIdol Male LeadRomanceAdapted From A MangaIdol Supporting CharacterMiniseriesStepsibling RomanceStepsister-Stepbrother RelationshipTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Idol Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

After her mother remarries, Amamiya Matsuri finds herself as the younger stepsister of Haruka, Azusa, and Rihito, who are triplets and members of the popular band Terzetto. Matsuri had always hoped for a close relationship with her new brothers, but is disappointed to discover that they do not get along. Azusa, the second brother, secretly wishes for a better bond with his siblings. Wanting to help him fulfill his wish, Matsuri decides to intervene. In gratitude for Matsuri's efforts to unite the two families, a welcome party is organized. Despite their usual arguments, the triplets come together to prepare for the event. However, when Matsuri falls ill suddenly, the triplets set aside their differences out of concern for her. Determined to foster a harmonious family dynamic, Matsuri continues to mediate their disputes. Although challenges persist, progress is made, until one day, Matsuri is surprised by a confession of love from Azusa...!

Recommendation: Entertain Us similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Entertain Us(엔터테이너스)

2014South Korea
ComedyIdol Male LeadK-PopPop MusicDramaFamous Male LeadMiniseries

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Idol Male Lead, K-Pop, and Pop Music themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yoon Jong Shin aims to elevate an established idol group to new heights.

Recommendation: Ohlala School Season 2 similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Ohlala School Season 2(난감스쿨2)

2014South Korea
FriendshipK-PopPop MusicRomanceSchool SettingSitcomYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Friendship, K-Pop, Pop Music, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Olala School is a children's entertainment program featuring animated cartoons and cosplay role-playing adventures.

Recommendation: Happy Enemy similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Happy Enemy(門當互懟愛上你)

2022Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceCompetitive Female LeadCompetitive Male LeadRivalry

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Since birth, Wu Pei Pei and Li Yu Xuan have been in constant competition with each other. Raised as neighbors, their parents always compared them. Despite their fathers' rivalry, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan managed to form a secret friendship until a tragic event tore them apart. Now adults, they continue to live side by side but struggle to move past the past incident that drove them apart. With their fathers still pitting them against each other, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan maintain their competitive spirit, pushing each other to new heights. Despite their ongoing rivalry, there is a hidden bond between them that could bring them together. Can they set aside their differences and let love prevail, or will their rivalry keep them apart forever?

Recommendation: Nebula similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Nebula(네뷸라)

2025South Korea
Entertainment IndustryFriendshipK-PopMusicPop MusicAge GapChasing A DreamDramaFemale Centered PlotIdol Female LeadMusic IndustryYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Entertainment Industry, Friendship, K-Pop, Music, and Pop Music themes with a 25% similarity match.

A drama centered around the journey of idol growth showcases performers who were once well-known idols, effectively illustrating how girls from Japan and Korea face challenges as they aspire to debut in a K-pop idol group.

Recommendation: 4 Kinds of House similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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4 Kinds of House(4가지 하우스)

2018South Korea
ComedyCross-DressingFriendshipMusicRomanceChef Female LeadCohabitationEnemies To LoversFoodLifeMiniseriesWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The web drama "4 Kinds of House" revolves around individuals accustomed to solitary living who find themselves in a communal residence, where they explore their emotions and seek genuine love. After Na Yoon's apartment is lost, she assumes the identity of her cousin to gain entry into a male-only shared house, which is surprisingly owned by the temperamental idol Sun Min, known for his challenging demeanor. As the house fills up, the residents profoundly impact one another's lives.

Recommendation: Dancing Angels similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Dancing Angels

2005China
ComedyFriendshipMusicRomanceDramaMusician Male LeadSchool Setting

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A collection of hopeful young musicians dream of achieving fame as they navigate through the challenges of friendship, love, and school life. (Netflix)

Recommendation: Friends Fall in Love similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Friends Fall in Love(不想和你做朋友)

2021China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceFriends To LoversShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Jiang Mei Shan and Tian Chuan have been close friends since they were in third grade cram school. Despite facing many obstacles that prevented them from confessing their feelings, they managed to maintain a strong bond for five years. Eventually, they took a bold step to confess their love for each other, transitioning from friends to lovers. As a new couple, they encountered typical challenges faced by young pairs, such as dealing with jealousy, past relationships, and unwanted attention.

Recommendation: Love Is for Suckers similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Love Is for Suckers(얼어죽을 연애따위)

2022South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipRomanceChef Supporting CharacterEx Comes BackFriends To LoversPlastic Surgeon Male LeadProducer Female LeadProducer Supporting CharacterProfessor Supporting Character

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Goo Yeo Reum is an experienced television producer who has been in the industry for a decade. Despite her hard work, the shows she produces tend to underperform. However, her luck changes when she is chosen to produce a new reality TV show focused on dating called "Kingdom of Love." Her long-time best friend and neighbor, Park Jae Hoon, a plastic surgeon who has lost interest in his job, is also a significant part of her life. Although their relationship is strictly platonic, Park Jae Hoon has become disillusioned with love and only seeks casual relationships. Facing difficulties in finding suitable contestants for the show, Goo Yeo Reum turns to Park Jae Hoon for help. He agrees to participate as a contestant, leading to unexpected romantic feelings developing between them. Will their participation in "Kingdom of Love" transform their friendship into something more?

Recommendation: Nodame Cantabile similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Nodame Cantabile(のだめカンタービレ)

2006Japan
ComedyCompetitionFriendshipMusicRomanceAdapted From A MangaAviophobiaCharacter DevelopmentEccentric Female LeadFemale Chases Male FirstOrchestra Conductor Male LeadPerforming ArtsSlapstick

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Competition, Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Megumi Noda, also known as "Nodame," is studying piano at Momogaoka College of Music. She is a gifted pianist with aspirations of becoming a kindergarten teacher, and she prefers playing by ear rather than reading sheet music. Nodame is known for her messy and disorganized nature, occasionally going days without taking a bath and enjoying food, even going as far as taking her friend's lunchbox when it contains delicious treats. Shinichi Chiaki is the top student at Momogaoka, coming from a musical background and excelling in piano and violin. He harbors a secret desire to become a conductor and is a perfectionist with a tendency to be arrogant due to his multilingualism and experiences living abroad in prominent music cities during his childhood. Despite his talents, Chiaki feels trapped in Japan due to a childhood fear. Their paths cross unexpectedly, leading to Nodame falling for Chiaki quickly while it takes him longer to appreciate her unique qualities. Their relationship prompts personal growth and development in both individuals. Thanks to Nodame, Chiaki gains the chance to lead a student orchestra and gains a newfound respect for the musical abilities of others. With Chiaki's influence, Nodame confronts her fears and participates in a piano competition, pushing her boundaries and taking risks she never imagined. This adaptation is inspired by the manga "Nodame Cantabile" by Ninomiya Tomoko.

Recommendation: Sennyuu Sousa Idol Deka Dance similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Sennyuu Sousa Idol Deka Dance(潜入捜査アイドル・刑事ダンス)

2016Japan
ComedyEntertainment IndustryIdol Male LeadMusicPop MusicBromanceDanceDancer Male LeadInvestigationMale Centered PlotMultiple MainsMysteryPolice Officer Male Lead

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Idol Male Lead, Music, and Pop Music themes with a 24% similarity match.

New version: As a new detective, Tatsuya Sumire aspired to emulate the passionate detectives seen in detective shows. His superior's first assignment for him was to go undercover as an idol to investigate cases within the entertainment industry. This led to the creation of the impromptu idol group, Deka Dance. Initially overwhelmed by the unique world of entertainment, Tatsuya gained popularity each time he solved a case. Eventually, he began to embrace his identity as an idol.

Recommendation: Dream Knight similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Dream Knight(드림 나이트)

2015South Korea
Idol Male LeadK-PopMusicPop MusicRomanceDramaFantasyMagical ObjectMoral DilemmaReverse-HaremShort Length SeriesSupernatural BeingWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Idol Male Lead, K-Pop, Music, Pop Music, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A young girl called Joo In Hyung is haunted by her past until a set of enigmatic men unexpectedly appears in her life. This fantasy romance drama explores themes of dreams, love, and friendship.

Recommendation: To Be Continued similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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To Be Continued(투 비 컨티뉴드)

2015South Korea
ComedyCompetitionFriendshipK-PopMusicFantasyHigh SchoolMultiple MainsNice Female LeadShort Length SeriesSupernaturalTime TravelWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Competition, Friendship, K-Pop, and Music themes with a 24% similarity match.

This online series is a youthful fantasy narrative that revolves around a boy band (ASTRO) that unexpectedly travels back in time to the day before their debut performance.

Recommendation: Idol: The Coup similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Idol: The Coup(아이돌: 더 쿠데타)

2021South Korea
Entertainment IndustryFriendshipK-PopMusicPop MusicAge GapChasing A DreamDramaFemale Centered PlotIdol Female LeadMusic IndustrySismanceYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Entertainment Industry, Friendship, K-Pop, Music, and Pop Music themes with a 24% similarity match.

A tale of an unsuccessful idol group's final adventure as they strive to avoid breaking up

Recommendation: Kimi no Hana ni Naru similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Kimi no Hana ni Naru(君の花になる)

2022Japan
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipMusicRomanceBandBromanceCharacter DevelopmentChasing A DreamFormer Teacher Female LeadIdol Supporting CharacterLGBTQ+Older Woman-Younger Man

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

At the age of 30, Nakamachi Asuka is unmarried and has fulfilled her aspiration of becoming a teacher. Unfortunately, she is forced to leave her teaching job due to certain circumstances. She unexpectedly lands a job at a residence where seven members of an unpopular boy band reside, taking on various responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning. Among the residents is Sagami Dan, a former student of Asuka's who is now the leader of the group. Despite the group's lack of success, Sagami Dan remains dedicated to his role as leader. As Asuka observes his commitment, she rediscovers her passion for teaching and confronts her own frustrations.

Recommendation: Runaway Sweetheart similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Runaway Sweetheart(落跑甜心)

2013China
ComedyCross-DressingFriendshipRomanceAdapted From A MangaSchool SettingSportsYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

What motivates a young woman to relocate to a different part of the globe? Ni Shu Lei grows up in the United States after losing her parents. Upon seeing track star Shan Han Fei on TV, she immediately falls for him and finds inspiration in his achievements. When Han Fei quits the sport due to an injury, Shu Lei is devastated and decides to track him down to encourage his return. She moves to China, enrolls in Han Fei's all-male college, and becomes his roommate. To attend the school, Shu Lei must disguise herself as a man, leading to daily challenges. As Shu Lei's classmate Chocolate starts to develop feelings for her, he begins to question his own sexual orientation. How long can Shu Lei maintain her risky deception? (Trakt.tv) Based on the manga series "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" by Nakajo Hisaya.

Recommendation: Mendol similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Mendol(メン☆ドル)

2008Japan
ComedyCross-DressingEntertainment IndustryMusicDramaIdol Female LeadPaparazzi Supporting CharacterPhotographer Supporting Character

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Entertainment Industry, and Music themes with a 24% similarity match.

The plot follows three regular girls named Asahi, Nami, and Hinata as they pursue their dream of becoming idols. Despite facing multiple rejections in auditions, their lives take a turn when they stumble upon a major crime and are forced to escape from the criminals. Luckily, they are rescued by a producer who offers them a chance to debut as idols, but under the condition that they disguise themselves as boys and keep their true identities hidden.

Recommendation: Hello Busking similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Hello Busking(헬로우버스킹)

2016South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryIdol Male LeadRomanceDramaMiniseriesShort Length SeriesYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Idol Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A narrative centered around a celebrity who faces challenges stemming from both the entertainment industry and his personal life.

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesShort Length SeriesTourism IndustryWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bold Beautiful Woman similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Bold Beautiful Woman(我的光头岁月)

2008China
ComedyCross-DressingRomance

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

He Xiu was devastated by her partner's disloyalty, which led to her experiencing unexpected hair loss. Feeling hopeless with no employment, no partner, and a bald head, He Xiu was on the verge of a breakdown. However, a stranger intervened and helped her turn her life around. She regained her confidence and started searching for a job. Due to a mix-up, her new colleagues mistakenly assumed she was a bald man. He Xiu chose to maintain this confusion as she realized that no one wanted to hire a bald woman.

Recommendation: Glittering Days similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Glittering Days(東方之珠)

2006Hong Kong
ComedyMusicRomance

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Music, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Gam Yin, a partially retired Diva who now works as a manager, is dedicated to promoting her group of singers and securing performances at prestigious venues. However, she finds herself at odds with Ling Fung, a popular singer who rose from humble beginnings in a small village. Jue Yuk Laan, Fung's childhood friend who harbors romantic feelings for him, unwittingly causes more harm than good in her attempts to assist him.

Recommendation: Kamen Rider Kiva similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Kamen Rider Kiva(仮面ライダーキバ)

2008Japan
ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipMusicRomanceActionEccentric Male LeadHalf-brothers' RelationshipHuman ExperimentationMonsterPast And PresentSuperhero Male LeadTokusatsuTransformation

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Twenty-one years following his father's vanishing, Wataru Kurenai resides in a well-known "haunted residence" where he is fated to become Kamen Rider Kiva, battling life-draining creatures known as Fangires - the same beings his father combated before disappearing. Alongside contending with Kamen Rider Ixa, a member of a group aiming to eradicate the Fangire threat, Wataru also faces off against Kamen Rider Saga, a Fangire Rider. The narrative is divided between Wataru's present-day actions (2008-09) and his father Otoya's past deeds (1986-87), gradually uncovering the connection between the Fangire Race and Kiva.

Recommendation: Castaway Diva similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Castaway Diva(무인도의 디바)

2023South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipMusicRomanceBrothers' RelationshipChasing A DreamDifficult ChildhoodDramaFamily RelationshipHeartwarmingMusic IndustrySinger Female LeadSismance

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Mok Ha harbored aspirations of becoming a singer from a young age. Unexpectedly stranded on an uninhabited island during her middle school years, she persevered in solitude for more than fifteen years. Upon her eventual rescue, she faced the challenge of reacclimating to a vastly transformed world. Despite the complexities of modern society, Mok Ha remained resolute in her pursuit of a music career, unwavering in her determination to fulfill her lifelong ambition.

Recommendation: To Get Her similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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To Get Her(殿下攻略)

2019China
ComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadIdol Male LeadMusicRomanceAmnesiaFamous Man Common WomanFantasyHistoricalLove Hate RelationshipMultiple CouplesPrinceSnowy SettingWeb Series

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Idol Male Lead, Music, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A well-known celebrity becomes stuck in a virtual reality game, prompting his girlfriend to devise a plan to rescue him. He is transformed into the 3rd prince, solely focused on music, while she takes on the role of the 3rd princess with the goal of helping him claim the throne. Childhood sweethearts Tu Si Yi and Lin Zheng Zheng were once a happy couple, but fame drove them apart when Tu Si Yi rose to stardom as an idol. After being ensnared in a gaming endorsement, Tu Si Yi finds himself trapped in the game as the 3rd prince and main character. To free her boyfriend, Lin Zheng Zheng enters the game as a player and discovers she is the 3rd princess and the antagonist. With only three lives in the game, Lin Zheng Zheng must aid Tu Si Yi in his quest for kingship. However, Tu Si Yi has no recollection of his past and views Zheng Zheng as his nemesis. His subconscious rejects the throne in favor of music. Can the pair navigate their way out of the game and back into each other's arms?

Recommendation: Entertainer similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Entertainer(딴따라)

2016South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipIdol Male LeadMusicBandBromanceBusinessDramaIdol Supporting CharacterOlder Man-Younger WomanOlder Woman-Younger ManSlight RomanceUnrequited Love

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, Idol Male Lead, and Music themes with a 23% similarity match.

Seok Ho is a manager who achieves notable success with a highly popular idol group. He aspires for even greater accomplishments as he plans to establish his own label with his group, but ultimately faces significant setbacks. In his quest to reclaim his position at the top, he resorts to deceit and crosses paths with Ha Neul, who abandoned his aspirations of becoming a singer after the tragic loss of his parents. Wrongly accused of a crime, Ha Neul finds himself in a deep state of hopelessness when he encounters Seok Ho. Meanwhile, Seok Ho raises suspicions in Ha Neul's sister, Geu Rin. To safeguard her younger brother, Geu Rin pauses her university studies to take on multiple part-time jobs. However, witnessing the uplift in her brother's spirits after meeting Seok Ho fuels her determination to become his manager as he embarks on an inspiring endeavor, the Entertainers.

Recommendation: The King of Dramas similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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The King of Dramas(드라마의 제왕)

2012South Korea
Arrogant Male LeadComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadEntertainment IndustryRomanceActorAntihero Male LeadBusinessCold Male LeadCEO Male LeadDramaOlder Man-Younger WomanParodyWriter Female Lead

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Arrogant Male Lead, Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Entertainment Industry, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Anthony Kim is an exceptional CEO of a drama production company, willing to go to great lengths for wealth, recognition, and achievement. He is celebrated for his Midas touch, having produced hit dramas and launched Hallyu stars. However, a tragic incident on set leads to his decline, prompting Anthony to strive for a comeback by airing the drama "The Morning of Keijo." To succeed, he must enlist the assistance of the idealistic Lee Go Eun, who aspires to be a leading writer, along with the charming yet self-centered actor Kang Hyun Min.

Recommendation: Araburu Kisetsu no Otomedomo yo similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Araburu Kisetsu no Otomedomo yo(荒ぶる季節の乙女どもよ。)

2020Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipRomanceDramaFemale Centered PlotLGBTQ+School SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kazusa Onodera is a freshman in high school and a part of the literature club along with four other members - Niina Sugawara, Rika Sonezaki, Momoko Sudo, and Hitoha Hongo. Despite their unique personalities, the girls are not very popular and often face ridicule from their peers. They have not been involved in any romantic relationships. Kazusa feels a mix of embarrassment and intrigue when reading books with explicit content. During a club discussion about their bucket list, Niina suddenly speaks out, possibly influenced by the stories they have been reading.

Recommendation: Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong(地產仔)

2020Hong Kong
ComedyCross-DressingFriendshipRomanceBusinessDramaLifeSlow Burn RomanceTeamwork

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The ambitious decorator Ling Wu Fei joined "Myhome Property" founded by Ma Wong because of his admiration for real estate agent Yan Zhu. Along with 'Mang Gai', who claimed to be a science and technology expert, bronze medalist athlete A Luk, and the infatuated accountant 'fat turtle', Ling became a real estate trainee under the leadership of Yu Ge, a female branch manager disguised as a male. Their plan is to obtain a practicing license within three months and challenge the industry leader "Dragon Realty" to prevent Cat Lok, known as the 'industry's grandpa', and Deng's eldest son-in-law from carrying out forced relocations and reconstructions of old districts.

Recommendation: Death Kyun Loop wa Tomaranai! similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Death Kyun Loop wa Tomaranai!(DEATHきゅんループは止まらない!)

2022Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceFilmed VerticallyMiniseriesSci-FiShort Length SeriesTime Loop

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Asako, a university student who experiences death whenever she becomes too excited on the day of her first date with her senior, Shoya. Her childhood friend Leo is also caught up in the situation. What surprising twist awaits them at the conclusion of the recurring Death Kyun Loop? (LINE NEWS VISION)

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Oh! My Lady(오! 마이 레이디)

2010South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryIdol Male LeadRomanceAge GapAge GapCohabitationOlder Woman-Younger ManSelective MutismSingle Father Male Lead

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Idol Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

A spirited 35-year-old homemaker, Yoon Gae Hwa, becomes the manager of the temperamental superstar Sung Min Woo to gather sufficient funds to reclaim custody of her child from her former husband. Comedic chaos and romantic misadventures arise when they end up in an uncomfortable living arrangement, as Min Woo hires Gae Hwa to look after his daughter, Ye Eun.

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My Shining Girl( 자체발광 그녀)

2012South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryFriendshipRomanceLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManPlayboy Male LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Jeon Ji Huon begins her career as a scriptwriter at KBN, a broadcasting company. At her new job, she encounters Noh Yong Woo, a producer who was once her boyfriend, and Gang Min, a top star known for being challenging and arrogant. In an effort to demonstrate her value to her former partner and her new colleagues, she attempts to convince Gang Min to collaborate with KBN.

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Volleyball Lover(我的排隊情人 (我的排队情人))

2010Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceCharacter DevelopmentFriends To LoversSportsUnrequited LoveVolleyball

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Having grown up together, Bai Qian Rui and Xin Hai Jing never considered each other as anything more than friends. Therefore, it was not surprising when Hai Xing asked Qian Rui to assist the volleyball team, Qian Rui attempted various excuses to avoid it. He was more focused on pursuing a relationship with the lovely Jia Kai Lin rather than working hard with his close friend. However, joining the team turned out to be the catalyst they needed to transition their longstanding friendship into something deeper.

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Bachelor's Vegetable Store(총각네 야채가게 )

2011South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceBased On A True StoryDramaMelodramaNice Male LeadRich Woman-Poor Man

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

"Bachelor Vegetable Store" focuses on the romantic endeavors and achievements of six single young men. Han Tae Yang is an ambitious young man with aspirations for his small vegetable shop, and he unexpectedly finds himself in love. His friend, a rich heir raised without a father, takes a job at the shop and becomes enamored with a pampered young heiress. However, complications arise when she becomes interested in Tae Yang instead. This narrative is inspired by the true story of a young man who transformed a modest vegetable shop into a well-known brand.

Recommendation: Stardom similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Stardom(明星志愿)

2016China
FriendshipMusicRomanceFantasy

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Friendship, Music, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Lin Fen Fen is striving to achieve her dream of becoming a singer, despite facing rejection in auditions. After a fortunate turn of events, she catches the attention of a company and embarks on her journey in idol training. Despite encountering challenges and putting in a lot of effort, Fen Fen perseveres in pursuit of her aspirations, forms new bonds, and finds love along the way.

Recommendation: Qing Chun Peng You Quan similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Qing Chun Peng You Quan(青春朋友圈)

2016China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceYouth

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Recommendation: Mary Sue & Jack Sue similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Mary Sue & Jack Sue(玛丽苏遇上杰克苏)

2017China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The plot follows three young women with distinct personalities as they navigate their romantic relationships. Ai Ma is an aspiring actress facing challenges in her career, Niu Su Su excels as a sales consultant, and Li Zhi is a talented and attractive individual. By chance, the three women end up living together and form a strong bond of friendship. Their lives are intertwined with various male characters, including the dependable childhood friend Su Zhi Huan, the successful CEO Gao Li Sen, charming Tang Tang, reserved Li Ke Li, and carefree Jiang Mo Jie. Through the exploration of these diverse characters, the drama delves into the differing values and beliefs surrounding love among modern city dwellers, using the terms "Mary Sue" and "Jack Sue" to highlight the idealized nature of the characters.

Recommendation: Better Halves (2003) similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Better Halves (2003)(金牌冰人)

2003Hong Kong
ComedyCross-DressingRomanceHistorical

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A comedic love story follows the Ling Wu family, known for their matchmaking tradition dating back to the Jin Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, they were appointed as the Official Matchmakers, making it crucial to have a son to carry on the family legacy. Unfortunately, the family patriarch falls gravely ill during the birth of his child, praying for a recovery. His first wife reveals that a "son" has been born from his second wife to continue the family business. Tragically, he passes away after naming the child Ling Wu Hei. Only the first wife and a servant are aware that Ling Wu Hei is actually a daughter, a secret even her biological mother is unaware of. Ling Wu Hei grows up well-educated and skilled in martial arts, becoming the respected head of the family and Official Matchmaker. An intriguing twist occurs when the Lin family announces a competition with a handsome reward for a suitable son-in-law, attracting both honest and deceitful matchmakers. Among them is Go Fei, a talented ex-military official in search of his rescuer, a young woman named "Xin." Ling Wu Hei faces challenges with her lazy brothers-in-law who work in the family business. She also contends with Golden Fan, who competes with the cunning Chuen Ka Fuk for matchmaking clients. As couples are paired and complications arise, the story unfolds with questions surrounding Ling Wu Hei's secret, her role, Go Fei's quest for love, Chuen Ka Fuk's hidden agenda, and Golden Fan's conflict with Chuen Ka Fuk.

Recommendation: Slow Dance similar to K-POP - The Ultimate Audition
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Slow Dance(スローダンス)

2005Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like K-POP - The Ultimate Audition, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A man who struggles to move forward in life, and a woman who needs a break from her hectic life. Both successful in their careers but unlucky in love. They avoid confronting their feelings and instead focus on their professional lives. Can they overcome their fears, meet each other, and find love? Despite being adults, they still have some growing to do. This summer, a heartwarming love story unfolds...