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Lavender(薰衣草)

2001Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaCardiovascular DiseaseChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipIllnessLove TriangleRomanceSchool BullyingSisters' RelationshipTerminal IllnessTime Skip

Ah Xun and her sister Yi Cheng both have heart conditions, which leads to Ah Xun being bullied at school. Qing Chuan, her only friend, gifts her a glass bottle with a lavender sprig before moving away. They make a promise to reunite on Ah Xun's 20th birthday. A decade later, Qing Chuan, now a well-known singer named Leo, returns to Taiwan. Despite facing challenges, Ah Xun and Leo rekindle their friendship and begin a romantic relationship. However, their love faces obstacles such as Ah Xun's illness, Leo's girlfriend Maggie, and Ah Xun's suitor Xiao Tong.

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Recommendation: Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws similar to Lavender
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Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws(冤家亲家)

2014China
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceFamily

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The narrative follows the lives of Liu Su Zhen, Wang Guo Sheng, and Zhou Hong Wei, who were classmates during their middle school years in the early 1980s. Wang Guo Sheng and Zhou Hong Wei share a close friendship, but they both develop feelings for Liu Su Zhen. The plot unfolds with a sequence of events that occur after Liu Su Zhen unintentionally marries Wang Guo Sheng.

Recommendation: Silent Tears similar to Lavender
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Silent Tears(女人不哭)

2006China
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipRomanceSisters' RelationshipBrother-Sister RelationshipBusinesswoman Female Lead

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, Romance, and Sisters' Relationship themes with a 36% similarity match.

After the passing of Zhang Zi Jun's parents, she took on the role of older sister to her brother and sister. Despite facing numerous challenges, she displayed resilience and eventually achieved success as a businesswoman. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Shinyu wa Akujo similar to Lavender
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Shinyu wa Akujo(親友は悪女)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipRomance

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Horie Mana enjoys her job as a sales clerk at Tomiya Corporation and harbors feelings for her coworker Hashii Tsubasa. Despite her shy nature, she finds contentment in admiring him from a distance. When Mana's old classmate, Honda Ai, mentions seeing another classmate, Takato Hino, whom Mana had lost touch with, Mana coincidentally encounters Hino. Learning that Hino is going through a divorce and has nowhere to stay, Mana invites her to live with her.

Recommendation: Starry Starry Night (2002) similar to Lavender
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Starry Starry Night (2002)(雪地裡的星星)

2002Taiwan
DramaIllnessLove TriangleRomanceTerminal IllnessCancerStepsibling RomanceUnrequited Love

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Love Triangle, Romance, and Terminal Illness themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot of Starry Starry Night centers on a romantic entanglement involving Peter Ho, Tammy Chen, and Qiu Ze. By chance, Tammy Chen crosses paths with Peter Ho and they both feel a strong connection. Their relationship blossoms after swapping mobile phones accidentally. The situation becomes more complex when it is revealed that Qiu Ze (portraying Tammy Chen's stepbrother) harbors secret feelings for her. Upon learning of Peter Ho's cancer diagnosis, Qiu Ze strives to ensure Tammy Chen's happiness remains unaffected by trying to alter her destiny.

Recommendation: To the Dearest Intruder similar to Lavender
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To the Dearest Intruder(致,第三者)

2015Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceTime SkipAmnesiaBest Friends RelationshipCohabitationFamilyFemale Chases Male FirstInfidelityMarriage Of Convenience

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, Romance, and Time Skip themes with a 32% similarity match.

At times, close friends share similar interests. However, what happens when they both have feelings for the same person? Xong Jia An and Luo Shao Qing are college best friends who both have a crush on Yan Hao. Shao Qing discovers that Jia An has always planned to marry Yan Hao. Despite this, Yan Hao starts developing feelings for Shao Qing instead of Jia An. His life takes a drastic turn when his father is murdered over financial matters, leaving Yan Hao to settle his father's debts and establish his own business. Jia An supports him during this difficult time, causing Shao Qing to step back. A decade later, Yan Hao and Jia An are married and reunite with Shao Qing at a school gathering. Seeing Shao Qing again makes Yan Hao realize he made the wrong choice. Can he correct his mistake after 10 years, or will fate intervene once more?

Recommendation: My Love Patzzi similar to Lavender
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My Love Patzzi(내 사랑 팥쥐)

2002South Korea
Cardiovascular DiseaseDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceAmusement Park SettingMiniseriesSabotageSassy Female Lead

Like Lavender, this drama also features Cardiovascular Disease, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Song Yi is a kind-hearted girl with a fiery temper. When she was young, her so-called "best friend" Hee Won deceived and embarrassed her. As they grew up, Hee Won became the successful princess while Song Yi was unfairly labeled as the troublemaker. Hee Won later offered Song Yi a job at the amusement park she managed, where Song Yi reunited with her childhood friend and former crush Hyun Sung, whom Hee Won had taken from her in the past. Hee Won continued to try and disgrace Song Yi by setting her up in various situations. In an act of revenge, Song Yi sabotaged a train launch at the park, unaware that it would lead to a fire and put the park president's son in danger. Filled with remorse, Song Yi risked her life to save Seung Joon. Impressed by her bravery and charm, Seung Joon developed feelings for Song Yi. However, their budding relationship faces uncertainty when Hee Won threatens to expose Song Yi's actions to the world.

Recommendation: Honno Switch similar to Lavender
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Honno Switch(ホンノウスイッチ)

2025Japan
Adapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipRomanceCohabitationEx Comes BackFriends To LoversMiniseries

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Following a breakup with her boyfriend, Koyori sought solace at the home of her longtime friend Hijiri. Unexpectedly, she ended up spending the night with him after drowning her sorrows in alcohol. Hijiri confessed his love for her, leaving Koyori conflicted about their long-standing friendship. The situation is delicate as she faces the risk of losing everything if their relationship doesn't work out. Adding to the complexity, her ex-boyfriend expresses a desire to reconcile. Koyori must make a decision before it's too late. (Kodansha.us)

Recommendation: Be With You similar to Lavender
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Be With You(好想談戀愛)

2015Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceFamilyLifeMultiple CouplesUnrequited Love

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Is a young woman able to find the bravery to approach a former high school crush? Xia Man Li was always well-liked in school and considered the most beautiful girl in her high school, yet she has never had luck in love. At a high school reunion, she reunites with Zhao Li Qi, a kind guy she once had feelings for. Man Li's younger sister, Xia ManAn, also harbors a childhood crush on Zhen Ying Jie, but despite her attempts to get close to him, he always appears to be involved with someone else. Ten years later, will the sisters be able to summon the courage to follow their hearts?

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

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaIllnessLove TriangleRomanceChildcareFamily RelationshipMedicalMiniseriesViolence Against Children

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Illness, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Discovery of Romance similar to Lavender
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Discovery of Romance(연애의 발견)

2014South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceComedyEx Comes BackFlashback To PastInfidelitySecret Relationship

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Nam Ha Jin is a compassionate plastic surgeon who has been in a loving relationship with Yeo Reum for three years. However, their lives take a turn when her former boyfriend, Kang Tae Ha, unexpectedly shows up and pleads for her forgiveness.

Recommendation: If There Is No Tomorrow similar to Lavender
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If There Is No Tomorrow(我是余欢水)

2020China
DramaFriendshipIllnessRomanceTerminal IllnessNovel AdaptationCancerDifficult ChildhoodLifeWeb Series

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Illness, Romance, and Terminal Illness themes with a 29% similarity match.

I Am Yu Huanshui tells the story of a man who endures hardships until he learns he has a terminal illness, transforming his outlook on life. This drama is based on the novel If There Is No Tomorrow. (DramaPanda)

Recommendation: Lotus Rain similar to Lavender
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Lotus Rain(蓮花雨)

2009China
DramaFriendshipRomanceTime SkipBusinessMelodrama

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Romance, and Time Skip themes with a 29% 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: With Love with You similar to Lavender
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With Love with You(有你的时光里)

2025China
DramaIllnessRomanceSisters' RelationshipFamilyStrong Female Lead

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Romance, and Sisters' Relationship themes with a 29% similarity match.

From a young age, the two sisters in the Wang family displayed contrasting personalities. The older sister, Wang Yan, has struggled with congenital anemia, while the younger sister, Wang Ling Jun, is known for her stubborn and mischievous nature. Against her family's wishes, Wang Ling Jun made the decision to move to Shenzhen, disrupting the peaceful life that Wang Yan had built there. Despite being unemployed, Wang Ling Jun moved in with Wang Yan, and over time, their relationship blossomed into one of warmth and harmony. As they grew closer, both sisters developed a deep bond with each other. When Wang Yan's old illness resurfaced, Wang Ling Jun, who had once considered leaving her sister behind, made the choice to stay by her side.

Recommendation: Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi similar to Lavender
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Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi(最終列車で始まる恋)

2023Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipRomanceMeet AgainMiniseries

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Haru once realized his dream but eventually abandoned it. Now living in Nagoya, his hometown, he harbors a deep mistrust of others and lacks a clear sense of purpose. One night, on his way to work, he unexpectedly encounters his childhood friend Mako on the last train of the evening after 15 years apart. Mako used to look up to Haru, prompting him to fabricate a series of small lies to live up to her expectations. As Haru reconnects with Mako, his emotions start to shift, but what will become of this love founded on deceit?

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Jyouou Season 2(嬢王Virgin)

2009Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipRomanceHost-Hostess Club SettingHostess Female Lead

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Ando Mai, an 18-year-old high school student, has always been popular among the boys at her school. Unfortunately, this has also made her a target of jealousy and bullying from her female peers. To overcome the trauma she has experienced, Mai decides to enter the "Hostess Grand Prix" competition in hopes of being crowned the top kyabakura hostess and winning the grand prize of 300,000,000 yen.

Recommendation: Ruler of Your Own World similar to Lavender
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Ruler of Your Own World(네 멋대로 해라)

2002South Korea
DramaIllnessRomanceTerminal IllnessOpposites AttractRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Romance, and Terminal Illness themes with a 29% similarity match.

Go Bok Su had a challenging upbringing and was incarcerated for theft. Jeon Kyung, a brooding tomboy from a wealthy family, plays the keyboard in an obscure indie band. When the band's lead singer suffers a brain injury, the group struggles to raise funds for surgery, leading Bok Su to steal Kyung's wallet. Believing their encounter was destined, Bok Su leaves his girlfriend Mi Rae to pursue Kyung. As Bok Su learns of his terminal illness and limited time left, his life takes a new direction.

Recommendation: Fantastic Girlfriend similar to Lavender
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Fantastic Girlfriend(变身女友)

2018China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipIllnessRomanceDissociative Identity DisorderMental Illness

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Illness, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A tale of a compassionate woman with multiple personas and her dedicated partner. Hai Can, the CEO of a entertainment firm, comes back from overseas and unexpectedly meets Yu Tong, a school teacher. A childhood friend of his, Yu Tong's hand scar confirms her identity. As Hai Can tries to bond with her, he uncovers her two alternate personas - a skilled martial artist named Ah Jian and a stunning woman named Kaili. Their relationship grows closer, but complications arise due to Hai Can's former girlfriend and Yu Tong's other personalities vying for control.

Recommendation: Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora similar to Lavender
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Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora(半分の月がのぼる空)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaIllnessRomanceTerminal IllnessFirst LoveHigh SchoolMale Chases Female FirstMedicalMelodramaSchool Setting

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Illness, Romance, and Terminal Illness themes with a 28% similarity match.

In the winter, Yuichi was hospitalized for hepatitis and would occasionally attempt to escape, only to be stopped by a nurse. One day, he met Rika, a girl his age in a neighboring building. Despite being initially drawn to her beauty, he discovered she was selfish. As he got to know her, he realized her behavior was due to a terminal illness, which made him develop feelings for her.

Recommendation: 15 Sai, Kyo Kara Dosei Hajimemasu. similar to Lavender
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15 Sai, Kyo Kara Dosei Hajimemasu.(15歳、今日から同棲はじめます。)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceCohabitationHigh SchoolHousemates' RelationshipSchool SettingShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

"I initially intended for us to remain just friends... but I have decided to stop holding back." I find myself living with my childhood friend who has suddenly become bold! My heart races with each passing day as he continues to pursue me relentlessly...!! After starting high school, Hiyori finally achieves her goal of living independently. However, her childhood friend Soushi is already waiting for her at her new apartment. He surprises her with a kiss, leaving Hiyori feeling confused. Is he playing a prank on her? Or is this genuine...? For the first time, she starts to view Soushi, whom she had previously overlooked, as a man. At 15 years old, Hiyori embarks on a new, unconventional chapter of her life living with Soushi! (Manga Updates)

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House of Bluebird(파랑새의 집)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceCalm Male LeadComedyFamilyFound FamilyOrphan Male LeadPoor Male Lead

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

A dramatic narrative that explores the deep connections among family members, despite their lack of biological ties. This series also highlights the aspirations of parents regarding their children's achievements and the challenges faced by recent university graduates in securing esteemed and well-compensated positions. Kim Ji Wan portrays a dependable young man full of self-assurance, while Han Eun Soo embodies a young woman with an optimistic spirit.

Recommendation: I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon similar to Lavender
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I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon(我要變成硬柿子)

2007Taiwan
DramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceSchool BullyingHigh SchoolLifeMelodramaSchool SettingSecond Chance RomanceYouth

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, Romance, and School Bullying themes with a 28% similarity match.

From a young age, Ruan Shi Zhi has always been a target for bullies. Now, at 18, he is determined to leave his troubled past behind and start fresh. However, as soon as he enters his summer class, he is faced with a group of classmates he usually tries to avoid. Just as he considers leaving, a girl who seems to radiate kindness enters the room. He is instantly smitten with her and decides to toughen up in order to win her heart. To survive in this challenging environment, he knows he must change himself and overcome any obstacles in his way.

Recommendation: Between Love & Desire similar to Lavender
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Between Love & Desire(完美叛侶)

2016Hong Kong
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBreak UpCharacter DevelopmentFamily RelationshipLawLawyer Male LeadUnrequited Love

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

After reaching a pivotal moment in his life, Ngo Pak Yin becomes consumed by a thirst for power. His aggressive nature and strict adherence to the law propel him to the ranks of top solicitors in Hong Kong. However, his hunger for power blinds him to the needs of others, causing his wife Rebecca Tsang Bo Lam to feel increasingly distant. Rebecca, who had supported him silently for years, realizes they no longer share the same values, leaving her heartbroken. During this difficult time, she finds solace in Patrick Lui Wing Hang, a less renowned solicitor who offers her emotional support. Despite her husband's fame and abilities, Rebecca falls in love with Patrick for his ability to understand her inner world. Eventually, she makes the difficult decision to leave her husband, only to face an attack from a mysterious assailant. Suspecting that Pak Yin may be behind the attack, Rebecca's life is thrown into turmoil once again. Recognizing his past mistakes, Pak Yin decides to change for the better, this time with a newfound sense of compassion.

Recommendation: The Girl in Blue similar to Lavender
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The Girl in Blue(佳期如夢)

2010China
DramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceNovel AdaptationBromanceDisapproving Parent

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Following their initial meeting, university student You Jia Qi and Meng He Ping began a romantic relationship. However, He Ping's mother strongly disapproved of their connection. Jia Qi decided to end things with He Ping, causing him to leave the country in anger. Meanwhile, Jia Qi's wealthy friend Ruan Zheng Dong was hospitalized after an accident. During a visit to Zheng Dong, Jia Qi unexpectedly crossed paths with He Ping once again. It was revealed that He Ping and Zheng Dong had been childhood friends. In order to cope with the emotional turmoil brought on by He Ping's return, Jia Qi started a relationship with Zheng Dong. Unfortunately, Zheng Dong's hospitalization due to stomach pains uncovered that he was in the final stage of gastric cancer. Knowing his time was limited, Zheng Dong chose to step aside and allow Jia Qi and He Ping to be together before quietly departing. Determined to find Zheng Dong, Jia Qi expressed her love for him upon reuniting. With little time left, Zheng Dong entrusted Jia Qi with the task of retrieving a valuable possession of his.

Recommendation: The Gravity of a Rainbow similar to Lavender
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The Gravity of a Rainbow(彩虹的重力)

2019China
DramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceCity SettingDisapproving ParentOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale of three contemporary women who face different challenges in their professional lives, leading to shifts in their relationships and quest for love. He Cai Hong is determined to find her ideal partner and ends up falling for the versatile professor Ji Huang, with whom she shares common interests. However, Cai Hong's mother disapproves of her daughter's choice as she is set on having Su Dong Lin, a wealthy man, as her future son-in-law. Meanwhile, Xia Feng loses his job, prompting Cai Hong to assist Han Qing. Due to a mix-up, Han Qing lands a job at Xia Feng's former company and excels in her new role, becoming a formidable rival for Cai Hong's friend Lili and straining the trio's friendship. Witnessing the consequences of the decisions made by those around her, Cai Hong ultimately makes her own choice, which garners the support of her loved ones.

Recommendation: Tomorrow (2002) similar to Lavender
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Tomorrow (2002)(愛情白皮書)

2002Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipRomanceHigh SchoolSchool SettingYouth

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Starlit similar to Lavender
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Starlit(心星的淚光)

2009Taiwan
DramaIllnessRomanceTerminal IllnessMale Chases Female FirstMelodramaStar Crossed Lovers

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Romance, and Terminal Illness themes with a 27% similarity match.

Cheng Yue and Rui Shan are both talented musicians, with Cheng Yue being a pianist and Rui Shan a cellist. Despite being known as the most prominent couple in the music world, Cheng Yue's life takes a turn when he injures his arm while trying to save a girl named Xiao Lu from a car accident. This incident leaves him unable to play the piano, leading him to give up music and embark on a journey to escape his sorrow. Two years later, Cheng Yue finds himself living in Shanghai where he crosses paths with Xiao Lu, who is now his colleague. Through their work together, they develop a friendship that gradually deepens. Meanwhile, Rui Shan locates Cheng Yue and urges him to return to music, but it is Xiao Lu's encouragement and positivity that ultimately inspire him to rediscover his passion for life. Despite falling in love with Xiao Lu, Cheng Yue faces rejection from her, raising questions about the fate of their love story. Despite the challenges they face and uncertain future, Cheng Yue's love for Xiao Lu remains steadfast.

Recommendation: The Way We Were similar to Lavender
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The Way We Were(16個夏天)

2014Taiwan
DramaFriendshipIllnessRomance1990sFamilyLife

Like Lavender, this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Illness, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Taking place in 1998, the plot revolves around a circle of friends who unite, experience love, and navigate various facets of life. This drama is yet another creation by Ruby Lin.

Recommendation: Strike Love similar to Lavender
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Strike Love(2009 외인구단)

2009South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBaseballFirst LoveSports

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Oh Hye Seong, who was skilled at skipping stones during his childhood, had a deep affection for Choi Eom Ji. As friends from a young age, Eom Ji brought warmth to Hye Seong's life. A decade later, Hye Seong has become a professional baseball player and encounters Eom Ji once more. She is now in a relationship with another childhood friend, Ma DongTa. One day, Hye Seong conceals an injury he sustained as a pitcher and manages to throw a flawless game. Following that performance, he mysteriously vanishes. Years later, Hye Seong reappears alongside other baseball players, each with their own melancholic tales, often regarded as misfits. They are collectively referred to as "Kyongpyoii Woeinjudan."

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Apple in Your Eye(妹妹)

2014Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipRomanceCohabitationMultiple MainsUnrequited Love

Like Lavender, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Drama, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The Zhou family had high expectations of having a son, but were disheartened when Zhou Ji Wei was born as a girl, becoming the third daughter in the family. Due to being seen as a disappointment, she only received hand-me-downs from her older sisters. Despite feeling unloved by her own family, she found comfort in the love and care shown by her neighbor, Dai Nai Nai. It was through Dai Nai Nai that she met Dai Yao Qi, who she tried to bond with as a sister, even though he had never desired a sister. Through her efforts to be close to him as a sister, she gradually realized that her feelings for him were not sibling love, but something more.

Recommendation: Anna-san no Omame similar to Lavender
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Anna-san no Omame(アンナさんのおまめ)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBest Friends RelationshipComedyEccentric Female LeadMiniseriesRich Female LeadSlapstickSpoiled Female Lead

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

In this story, Lily, not Anna, takes the spotlight as the protagonist. Lily is portrayed as a girl who is excessively self-assured of her own attractiveness and imagines that everyone is enamored with her. She pities Anna, who she thinks is being pursued by boys who are only trying to get closer to Lily through her.

Recommendation: Konna Mirai wa Kiitenai similar to Lavender
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Konna Mirai wa Kiitenai(こんな未来は聞いてない!!)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBeach SettingComedyMiniseriesSchool SettingSeaside SettingSupernaturalTime Travel

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Kayo, a high school student aged 17, encounters her future self one day. The older Kayo reveals that she is currently 30 years old, unmarried, and still a virgin. This revelation shocks the younger Kayo, prompting her to take steps to alter her future.

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Meteor Garden Season 2(流星花園 (流星花园) 2)

2002Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceAmnesiaComedyFilmed AbroadMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsUnrequited LoveYouth

Like Lavender, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Drama, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

After graduating from Ying De Xue Yuan, F4 decides to go on a graduation trip to Spain. Dao Ming Si invites Shan Cai to join them, secretly hoping to spend time alone with her. During the trip, Shan Cai and Dao Ming Si become inseparable. Before leaving for Spain, Hua Ze Lei gives Dao Ming Si an envelope with valuable advice inside. The advice is to propose to Shan Cai in an old church with a special legend. Prepared with a "Meteor Ring" for the proposal, Dao Ming Si plans to ask Shan Cai to marry him in a church symbolizing love. However, on the way to the church, a car accident causes Dao Ming Si to lose his memory. He meets Ye Sha, who helps and cares for him. Shan Cai, worried about Dao Ming Si's sudden disappearance, seeks help from Jing. The other F4 members rush to Spain upon hearing the news. The story unfolds with Shan Cai's efforts to find Dao Ming Si and help him recover his memory. Meanwhile, the love stories of Xi Men and Mei Zuo are also revealed, shedding light on Xi Men's playboy reputation and Mei Zuo's romantic history since childhood.

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Silence(深情密碼)

2006Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaIllnessRomanceTime SkipCancerFirst LoveFirst Love ReturnsHidden IdentityHospital SettingMute Female LeadMuteness

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After a bus accident, Zhou Shen Shen loses her ability to speak and is brought to the hospital by her friend, Zuo Jun, who feels guilty for her condition. At the hospital, she encounters Qi Wei Yi, a boy who had his leg injured by jealous classmates. Wei Yi discovers a letter hidden by Shen Shen in a bomb shelter wall, leading to an exchange of letters and a promise to reunite in Christmas of 2006. Their friendship blossoms into love, though Wei Yi is unaware of Shen Shen's muteness. Before parting ways, Wei Yi gives Shen Shen his phone number and urges her to contact him. Years go by, and in 2006, they cross paths again, but do not recognize each other. Wei Yi learns of his terminal illness and decides to revisit the hospital where they first met, only to discover Shen Shen is his childhood sweetheart. To spare her pain, he conceals his true identity and distances himself from her.

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Apollo no Uta(アポロの歌)

2025Japan
Adapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipDramaFriendshipRomanceCurseDeathFantasyMiniseriesPsychologicalReincarnationTrauma

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Plagued by past traumas from his childhood, Chikaishi Shogo shuns romantic relationships and relies on a woman he has no feelings for. His strongest connection is with his childhood friend Watari Hiromi, but when he learns of her affection for him, his fear of love ultimately leads to her demise. As a consequence, a goddess curses him to repeatedly fall in love with a woman in each reincarnation, only to die before they can be together. Trapped in this endless cycle, Shogo must confront his deep-seated aversion to love as he navigates through various worlds.

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Beautiful Stupid Woman(美丽的笨女人)

2015China
DramaLove TriangleRomance

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The plot revolves around a young woman named Mo Zhen who is taken advantage of by her former partner due to her compassionate nature. She ends up shouldering the responsibilities of his family and bailing out his business.

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Women on the Breadfruit Tree(麵包樹上的女人)

2015China
DramaFriendshipRomance

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This story follows three close friends on a quest to locate a tree that produces bread, which they believe belongs to them. The concept of 'bread' in this context could represent material wealth, vanity, or even be symbolic. These three friends first met at the age of 13 while playing volleyball, and their bond grew as they navigated the challenges and joys of growing up together. Throughout their journey, they experienced the complexities of first love, emotional highs and lows, and the challenges of loving and being loved. Each friend shared their unique perspectives on relationships, with discussions ranging from the allure of bad boys to the importance of finding a partner who brings happiness. Ultimately, the story delves into the age-old dilemma faced by women - choosing between material comfort ('bread') and emotional fulfillment through love.

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Cherish Love(且行且珍惜)

2015China
DramaIllnessRomance

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Tang Yu Feng and Cheng Zi Yue are two individuals who are brought together by a bone marrow transplant. Yu Feng is grateful for the second chance he has been given and appreciates the generosity of his donor, Zi Yue. Meanwhile, Zi Yue is facing challenges of her own as her husband, Zhao Si Wen, not only abandons her for another woman but also steals money from her family, leading to their bankruptcy. Additionally, Zi Yue's daughter becomes estranged from the family. Witnessing Zi Yue's struggles, Yu Feng feels compelled to offer his assistance to the person who once saved his life.

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Nice to Meet UFO(超级影后之初次做人)

2019China
DramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceAlienComedyFantasyNaughty Female Lead

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The narrative centers around an extraterrestrial female priest who ventures to Earth in search of a king who has lost connection. She takes residence in the body of an 18-year-old star named Xiao Qin. Struggling to grasp human emotions and relationships, the priest unintentionally causes misunderstandings and comical situations, especially with Gu Liunian.

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Define Your Own Success(追分成功)

2023Taiwan
DramaFriendshipRomance

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Hello Beautiful Life(心想事成)

2023China
Childhood Friends RelationshipDramaLove TriangleRomanceSisters' RelationshipAmbitious Female LeadBlogger Female LeadFamily RelationshipFoodImpulsive Male LeadIndependent Female LeadLifeWarm Female Lead

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Sun sisters are two siblings who have contrasting personalities and life journeys

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Smile, Again(스마일 어게인)

2006South Korea
DramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBaseballFirst LoveMelodramaSports

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In the spring of 1999, at a high school in Gyeongju, Dan Hui is well-known among her male classmates as an unusual girl who enjoys playing baseball, while Ha Jin is celebrated as the attractive class president who has triumphed over his past as an orphan. Conversely, Yu Gang is a solitary figure, shunned by her classmates due to her somber demeanor, yet she is constantly watching Ha Jin from afar. Fast forward to the spring of 2006, Ha Jin comes to the aid of Jae Myeong, leading to the formation of a close friendship. Jae Myeong, the son of the President of Mirae Chemicals, uses his influence to secure Ha Jin a position. The President then instructs Jae Myeong to train the company's softball team, hoping it will instill discipline in him. Dan Hui has long admired Jae Myeong as a baseball player and has great expectations for his role as a coach. Initially, Jae Myeong dismisses the softball team, having always played baseball, but as he engages with the team and is inspired by Dan Hui's enthusiasm and hard work, he begins to feel motivated. He sets ambitious goals to turn his team into champions and to elevate Dan Hui to become the top pitcher. Throughout this journey, he finds himself falling for her. Dan Hui, meanwhile, is drawn to Jae Myeong but struggles to open up due to the emotional scars left by her first love. Jae Myeong grows increasingly curious about the man who has caused Dan Hui such pain...

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First Love (2002)(ファーストラブ)

2002Japan
DramaLove TriangleRomanceSisters' RelationshipFirst LoveForbidden LoveStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeacher Male Lead

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Kasumi is surprised to learn that her sister's future husband is the same man she had feelings for in high school five years ago. He was her teacher back then and left his job due to their inappropriate relationship, causing Kasumi a great deal of pain. Now they must confront their shared past before it causes harm to their loved ones in the present.

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Sand Chronicles(砂時計)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaRomance

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Ann, a 12-year-old girl, moved in with her maternal grandparents following her parents' divorce. She found solace in the companions she met in the unfamiliar countryside. Tragically, her mother passed away, but with the help of her friends, Ann was able to find joy again. However, her budding romance with one of her friends ended in heartbreak. The story is adapted from the manga series "Sand Chronicles" by Ashihara Hinako.

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Walkin' Butterfly(ウォーキン・バタフライ)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaRomance

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Walkin' Butterfly explores the uncertainties and discomfort that many young people face as they transition into adulthood. Michiko, the protagonist, stands out due to her height, which is different from that of most Japanese women, and her job as a part-time pizza delivery driver, typically seen as a male-dominated role. It is understandable that she grapples with feelings of insecurity about her identity as a woman and her societal position.

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Gozen 3 ji no Muhouchitai(午前3時の無法地帯)

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaRomance

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This drama on BeeTV is a live-action adaptation of Youko Nemu's manga "Gozen 3 ji no Muhou Chitai." The story follows Nanase Momoko, a new designer at a busy office that focuses on creating pachinko parlors. Honda Tsubasa stars as Momoko, while Odagiri Joe plays Tagayashi, a salaryman at a trading company in the same building as Momoko's office.

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Shitsuren Chocolatier( 失恋ショコラティエ )

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipRomanceTime SkipChocolatier Male LeadComedyFoodHeartbreakHigh School To Working LifeInfidelityLifeUnrequited Love

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Koyurugi Sota looks up to his school senior Takahashi Saeko with admiration and affection. Despite his feelings being unreciprocated, Sota decides to pursue his dream of becoming a master chocolatier in Paris. After returning, he opens his own chocolate boutique, only to be surprised when Saeko, a lover of chocolate, walks in and requests him to create her wedding cake. This story is based on the manga series "Shitsuren Chocolatier" by Mizushiro Setona.

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Love Love Alien(ラブラブエイリアン)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipRomanceAlienApartment SettingComedySci-Fi

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One day, a tiny extraterrestrial being with extraordinary scientific abilities crash-lands in the apartment shared by Shinohara Satsuki, Udagawa Yuzukom, and other residents. Unfortunately, the alien's spacecraft is damaged, forcing it to take refuge in the apartment until repairs are completed. (

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Love Love Alien Season 2(ラブラブエイリアン 2)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipRomanceAlienMiniseriesMultiple MainsSci-Fi

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Based on the manga "Love Love Alien" created by Okamura Hoshi.

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Denei Shojo: Video Girl Mai 2019(電影少女 -VIDEO GIRL MAI 2019-)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceAndroidArtificial IntelligenceInterspecies RomanceInvestigationMysteryRobotSci-FiWeak Male Lead

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Kanano Kento is a typical student studying at a private high school in Tokyo. He resides in a rented room close to his school and lives independently. One day, while in the school's broadcast room, Kento stumbles upon a videotape. Upon playing it, a girl named Kamio Mai appears unexpectedly on the screen. This marks the beginning of Kento and Mai's unusual journey together. Mai diligently follows Kento's instructions in order to help him pursue Asakawa Yuna, a popular high school model. As Kento continues to make wishes, Mai goes to great lengths to make them come true. Over time, Kento finds himself developing feelings for Mai. However, unbeknownst to Kento, a grim destiny awaits him beyond his desires.

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That Woman Catches People(그 여자 사람잡네)

2002South Korea
DramaFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBetrayalBetrayed By A FriendMelodramaSibling Rivalry

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Baek Sang Ah and Han Bok Nyeo are two women who find themselves vying for the affections of Oh Cheon Soo, resulting in a tumultuous relationship filled with love and betrayal.