Life Is Beautiful (2001) - Asian drama recommendation
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Life Is Beautiful (2001)(인생은 아름다워)

2001South Korea
Break UpBusinessDramaFather-Son RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstForbidden LoveJealousyLove SquareLove TriangleMeet AgainRomanceStar Crossed LoversViolence

Chairman Yu, a prominent figure in the hotel industry, decides to hand over his business to his younger daughter Hee Jung, who has a background in hotel management from Switzerland. Meanwhile, her older sister Su Jung pursues a career as a concert pianist. Hee Jung starts her career at the bottom of the P.R. Department, still dealing with the trauma of losing her first love, who sacrificed himself to save her. As Chairman Yu plans to develop a resort next to a casino in the declining town of Sabuk, Hee Jung finds herself at odds with him as she supports Jae Min, a local troublemaker who reminds her of her late boyfriend and is determined to protect his community.

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Life Is Beautiful 2001

Recommendation: The Driving Power similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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The Driving Power(非常外父)

2003Hong Kong
BusinessDramaLove TriangleRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Seisei Suruhodo, Aishiteru similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Seisei Suruhodo, Aishiteru(せいせいするほど、愛してる)

2016Japan
BusinessDramaForbidden LoveJealousyLove TriangleRomanceAdapted From A MangaBoss-Employee RelationshipInfidelityMiniseriesOlder Man-Younger WomanSecret RomanceWeak Male Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Forbidden Love, Jealousy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Mia Kurihara is employed in the public relations division of a corporation. Her feelings develop for the vice president of the company, Kairi Miyoshi, when he assists her in locating her lost engagement ring while on a work trip. Mia is unaware of his identity until he joins the public relations team for training. As his mentor, Mia must collaborate with Miyoshi, who can be strict yet also kind-hearted. Over time, Mia finds herself drawn to him, despite Miyoshi being married.

Recommendation: Summer's Desire similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Summer's Desire(泡沫之夏)

2010Taiwan
Break UpBusinessDramaJealousyLove TriangleRomanceNovel AdaptationAmnesiaEntertainment IndustryLovers ReunitedMelodramaPossessive Male LeadPower StruggleSecond Chance Romance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Break Up, Business, Drama, Jealousy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Xia Mo and Luo Xi, who were both adopted by the same family after being orphaned, share a strong connection that causes jealousy in Ou Chen, Xia Mo's affluent partner. In an attempt to separate them, Ou Chen sends Luo Xi overseas, leading Xia Mo to end their relationship. After a car accident that results in memory loss, Ou Chen is left devastated. Five years later, Luo Xi returns as a famous celebrity and assists Xia Mo in achieving success in the entertainment industry. As their bond deepens, Ou Chen recovers his memory and strives to win Xia Mo back.

Recommendation: Mitsu no Aji similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Mitsu no Aji(蜜の味~A Taste Of Honey~)

2011Japan
DramaForbidden LoveJealousyLove TriangleRomanceAge GapAge GapDoctor Male LeadIncestMedicalOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Jealousy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The plot will center around a romantic entanglement involving the main trio. Eikura portrays the character of Morimoto Naoko, a rural girl whose affections are directed towards her uncle, Ikezawa Masato. She decides to pursue him to Tokyo by enrolling in a prestigious medical school, only to encounter Masato's partner and co-worker Aya, a smart and attractive scientist who happens to be the daughter of the hospital's director. The situation becomes more intricate when Naoko and Masato reunite. --Tokyograph

Recommendation: Kurofuku Monogatari similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Kurofuku Monogatari(黒服物語)

2014Japan
DramaForbidden LoveJealousyLove SquareRomanceAdapted From A MangaDisapproving ParentHost-Hostess Club SettingMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManWeak Male Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Jealousy, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Ogawa Akira, a student who has not passed the medical school entrance exams twice, is now attempting it for a third time. His parents, who both desire for him to attend medical school, are both doctors. One day, he meets the attractive hostess Kyoko and falls in love with her instantly. As a result, he joins the Ikebukuro nightclub where Kyoko works as the top hostess, taking on a role as a black-suited staff member. Akira, who is inexperienced and innocent, begins to understand the challenges of nightlife and undergoes a transformation.

Recommendation: Hotelier similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Hotelier(호텔리어)

2001South Korea
BusinessDramaLove SquareLove TriangleRomanceEmotionally Strong Female LeadEx Comes BackHotel SettingOlder Man-Younger WomanSecondary CoupleSecret Romance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Love Square, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Jin Young, a woman with a flexible mindset and a lot of energy, is employed at Seoul Hotel. Her former partner Tae Joon resigned and departed for Las Vegas three years ago following an incident involving a guest. Despite this, the owner of the hotel had more confidence in Tae Joon than in his own son, Young Jae. After the owner passed away, his wife decided that Jin Young should travel to Vegas to bring Tae Joon back to assist in managing the struggling hotel. Their competitor, Kim Book Man, is set on acquiring Seoul Hotel and enlists the help of a well-known M&A manager named Frank, who finds himself torn between his professional obligations and his growing feelings for Jin Young.

Recommendation: Passionate Love (2013) similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Passionate Love (2013)(열애)

2013South Korea
BusinessDramaRomanceStar Crossed LoversFamilyMelodramaSoap Opera

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Romance, and Star Crossed Lovers themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: First Love It's You similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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First Love It's You(初恋是CV大神)

2021China
DramaJealousyLove TriangleMeet AgainRomanceCheerful Female LeadFirst LoveHidden IdentityJealous Male LeadLifePossessive Male LeadShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Jealousy, Love Triangle, Meet Again, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

During her best friend Ye Tao Tao's birthday celebration, Ruan Zhi, a well-known voiceover artist, unexpectedly ran into Qi Zhan, her former crush from university. Although memories of her first love resurfaced, she realized that Qi Zhan had changed significantly. Fate brought them together for an awkward evening, and things took an unexpected turn when they returned to work and Qi Zhan, who knew nothing about voiceovers, became her boss. They made a wager that if Ruan Zhi could gain 100,000 fans in a month, she could start her own studio and leave Qi Zhan behind. With the support of her friends Ye Tao Tao, Mo Ru Yu, Shan Zhi, and Li Lan Gong Zi, a secret plan for a live online concert began to take shape. As Ruan Zhi and Qi Zhan navigated their daily interactions, old feelings resurfaced, leading to a resolution of past misunderstandings and a rekindling of their romance. However, a larger scheme involving lies and truths started to unfold, leaving them to question their future at the crossroads of love.

Recommendation: Que Sera Sera similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Que Sera Sera(케 세라 세라)

2007South Korea
DramaFemale Chases Male FirstJealousyLove SquareRomanceAggressive Male LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipCharacter DevelopmentContract RelationshipMelodramaMultiple CouplesNaive Female LeadPossessive Male Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Female Chases Male First, Jealousy, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kang Tae Ju is an attractive and charismatic individual known for his penchant for dating wealthy women

Recommendation: Imperfect Us similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Imperfect Us(不夠善良的我們)

2024Taiwan
DramaJealousyLove TriangleMeet AgainRomanceCalm Female LeadDifficult AdulthoodEmotionally Strong Female LeadFemale Centered PlotFemale RivalryLifeLonelinessPartially Filmed Abroad

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Jealousy, Love Triangle, Meet Again, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off with a clash of styles

Recommendation: Ireland similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Ireland(아일랜드)

2004South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveLove SquareRomanceStar Crossed LoversBrother-Sister RelationshipCalm Female LeadFamily SecretFlashback To PastMelodramaTabooTearjerkerTrauma

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Square, Romance, and Star Crossed Lovers themes with a 24% similarity match.

Joong-Ah, an Irish adoptee who has embraced a western lifestyle, inevitably returns to Korea to face her history and discover her true origins. In the process, she finds herself falling for her brother, Jae-Bok. Their relationship is fraught with anguish, as they were never intended to be more than siblings. The series conveys the idea that there is no such thing as a pure, noble love; rather, love itself represents challenges. Thus, it should not be constrained by concepts of "destiny" or familial ties, regardless of how ironic or challenging the situation may appear. Despite the harshness of fate, the young couple exudes genuine joy. The narrative illustrates how love persists despite the tragic constraints imposed by family, destiny, and romantic entanglements.

Recommendation: Autumn Tale similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Autumn Tale(가을 동화)

2000South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveLove SquareMeet AgainRomanceArtist Male LeadBrother-Sister RelationshipEvil SiblingFall-Autumn SettingFirst LoveMelodramaRiches To RagsSwitched At Birth

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Square, Meet Again, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yoon Joon Suh and Yoon Eun Suh were raised as siblings, but it was later revealed that Eun Suh was actually switched at birth and belonged to a different family. The truth came to light when Eun Suh was in a car accident and her blood type did not match that of her parents. Following the revelation, the two girls were returned to their rightful families, with the Yoon family moving to the United States while Eun Suh remained in Korea with her biological family in difficult circumstances. Years later, Joon Suh returned to Korea and the former siblings coincidentally reunited.

Recommendation: A Love to Kill similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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A Love to Kill(이 죽일 놈의 사랑)

2005South Korea
DramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleMeet AgainRomanceAggressive Male LeadMelodramaMisunderstandingRevengeRich Woman-Poor ManSad RomanceSeparated FamilyStoic Male Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, Meet Again, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kang Bok Gu, a resilient K-1 fighter with a sorrowful history, develops feelings for Cha Eun Seok, a television talent and actress. Their romance is deemed unacceptable due to a misunderstanding that resulted in an accident harming his emotionally scarred brother. Driven by a desire for revenge and bitterness, Bok Gu takes on the role of Eun Seok's personal bodyguard, intent on bringing about her downfall. Yet, as he executes his scheme, his affection for her intensifies, complicating his quest for retribution. Bok Gu, a man marked by emotional detachment, has long turned to martial arts as a means of escaping his past heartaches.

Recommendation: Point of No Return (2003) similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Point of No Return (2003)(西關大少)

2003Hong Kong
BusinessDramaLove TriangleRomanceBigamyBrothers' RelationshipCrime Against MoralityMarried Life

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Chow Ming Hin successfully develops his family's shipping business into a prosperous company despite facing challenges with corrupt or incompetent family members. His son, Chow Tin Chi, is being groomed to take over the business but he is known for his mischievous behavior, especially towards Ho Seung Hei. Ng Yuk Hing plays a significant role in Chow Ming Hin's business ventures and becomes his romantic partner, despite being married. Eventually, Chow Ming Hin marries Ng Yuk Hing as his second wife and they have a child together, causing tension and jealousy with his first wife, Lee De Yung.

Recommendation: First Love (2002) similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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First Love (2002)(ファーストラブ)

2002Japan
DramaForbidden LoveLove TriangleRomanceFirst LoveSisters' RelationshipStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeacher Male Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Between Friendship and Love Season 3 similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Between Friendship and Love Season 3(사당보다 먼 의정부보다 가까운 시즌3)

2018South Korea
Break UpDramaLove TriangleRomanceNice Male LeadScreenwriter Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Break Up, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Han Sa Rang is a screenwriter collaborating with PD Woo. She continues to have unresolved feelings for her ex-boyfriend, who is now her friend, Nam Woo Jung. When PD Woo declares his feelings for her, will she choose to pursue a relationship with him, or will her connection to Woo Jung prevent her from moving on?

Recommendation: Love Keeps Going similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Love Keeps Going(美樂加油)

2011Taiwan
BusinessDramaLove TriangleRomanceBetrayalBrothers' RelationshipComedyMelodrama

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: A Story of LaLa's Promotion similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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A Story of LaLa's Promotion(杜拉拉升职记)

2010China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Great Time similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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The Great Time(大时代)

2011China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gorgeous Workers similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Gorgeous Workers(华丽上班族)

2015China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Wine Beauty similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Wine Beauty(红酒俏佳人)

2014China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Beautiful Stupid Woman similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Beautiful Stupid Woman(美丽的笨女人)

2015China
DramaLove TriangleRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Embracing Happiness similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Embracing Happiness(拥抱幸福)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: My Love To Tell You similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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My Love To Tell You(我的爱对你说)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Don't Take Love to Say Things similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Don't Take Love to Say Things(别用爱情说事儿)

2018China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pushing Hands (2019) similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Pushing Hands (2019)(推手)

2019China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Charm Beneath similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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The Charm Beneath(胭脂水粉)

2005Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: At Home with Love similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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At Home with Love(樓住有情人)

2006Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: My Unfair Lady similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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My Unfair Lady(不懂撒嬌的女人)

2017Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Auction House (2007) similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Auction House (2007)(옥션 하우스)

2007South Korea
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: You Light Up My Star similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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You Light Up My Star(你照亮我星球 )

2014Taiwan
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Only You (2002) similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Only You (2002)(非你不可)

2002China
DramaLove TriangleRomance

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

During the summer in Beijing, a complex romantic situation arises involving Ke Lei, a young temporary worker performing various tasks, Su Yan, the nurse who Ke Lei has been harboring feelings for in secret, and Si Jia Yi, a lively young woman who is interested in Ke Lei.

Recommendation: Rebirth of Shopping Addict similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Rebirth of Shopping Addict(我不是购物狂)

2020China
BusinessDramaJealousyLove SquareRomanceBankruptcyComedyFashion IndustryFinancial ScandalOnline ShoppingSassy Female LeadShopaholic Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Jealousy, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Born into a wealthy family, Gao Yang finds herself in financial ruin when her father's business goes under. In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, she reluctantly teams up with Yan Li, the nephew of her rival. While working for Li Ming Che, who is Yan Li's competitor, Gao Yang and Yan Li develop romantic feelings for each other despite their differences. As Gao Yang navigates through challenges in both her professional and personal life, she matures and becomes more independent. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the ongoing competition between physical shopping centers and online retailers.

Recommendation: Still Not Enough similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Still Not Enough(还没爱够)

2020China
BusinessDramaFather-Son RelationshipMeet AgainRomanceBickering Mains' RelationshipEx-couple RelationshipFlashback To PastIndependent Female LeadLifeSassy Female LeadSecond Chance RomanceSlow Burn RomanceStraightforward Female Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Meet Again, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Chen Jiong is disheartened by his parents' divorce, which has made him apprehensive about love and marriage

Recommendation: Sunshine of My Life similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Sunshine of My Life(若你安好便是晴天)

2021China
BusinessDramaFather-Son RelationshipJealousyRomanceChinese FashionEmbroideryFashion IndustryLifeMale Chases Female FirstNice Female LeadRivalrySlow Burn RomanceStudied Abroad

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Jealousy, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Tang Ming Xuan, a devoted general manager at Ming Yuan Fashion Group, is dedicated to his job and has chosen to stay single in order to concentrate on his career

Recommendation: Itaewon Class similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Itaewon Class(이태원 클라쓰)

2020South Korea
BusinessDramaFemale Chases Male FirstLove TriangleRomanceAdapted From A WebtoonBadass Female LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipHardworking Male LeadLifeNice Male LeadRevengeSmart Female LeadTime Skip

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Female Chases Male First, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Park Saeroyi's world is dramatically altered when he is expelled from school for striking a bully, and his father dies in an accident. Following in his father's footsteps, he establishes a pub called "DanBam" in Itaewon, and together with his manager and staff, he works diligently to achieve success and aim for greater accomplishments.

Recommendation: Bossam: Steal the Fate similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Bossam: Steal the Fate(보쌈-운명을 훔치다)

2021South Korea
DramaFather-Son RelationshipForbidden LoveLove TriangleRomanceHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyKidnappingLifeNice Male LeadPoor Male LeadRiches To RagsWrongfully Accused

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Forbidden Love, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Ba U, a disreputable individual engaged in gambling, theft, and brawling, conceals his real self while profiting from Bossam, a traditional remarriage practice in Joseon involving the abduction of widows for marriage. In a misguided attempt, Ba U unknowingly abducts Princess Hwa In, the daughter of King Gwang Hae and the daughter-in-law of his rival Lee I Cheom. Princess Hwa In is coerced into a political marriage with her deceased husband's sibling, resulting in her becoming a widow on her wedding day.

Recommendation: A Poem a Day similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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A Poem a Day(시를 잊은 그대에게)

2018South Korea
DramaFemale Chases Male FirstJealousyLove TriangleRomanceHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadLifeMedicalNice Female LeadNice Male LeadPoetryPoor Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Female Chases Male First, Jealousy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative explores the lives of various hospital professionals, including physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, radiologists, nurses, and medical students. Ye Jae Wook serves as a physical therapist and also imparts his knowledge by teaching in the same discipline. He has recently taken on the role of team leader at the hospital. Woo Bo Young has been practicing as a physical therapist for three years. Although her aspiration was to become a poet, her family's financial struggles led her to pursue a career in physical therapy instead. Meanwhile, Shin Min Ho is currently a trainee, but he lacks interest in physical therapy. His academic performance fell short of medical school requirements, and under the influence of his parents, both of whom are doctors, he was compelled to study physical therapy.

Recommendation: Art in Love similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Art in Love(那刻的怦然心動)

2017China
BusinessDramaFemale Chases Male FirstLove SquareRomanceArtBasketballBetrayalCold Man-Warm WomanCollege To Working LifeFrenemyLove Hate RelationshipRevengeSports

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, Female Chases Male First, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Tao Yu Fei and Li Chen Yin, who first meet while studying art in college and eventually start a romantic relationship. However, Yu Fei decides to prioritize his career over their love, leading Chen Yin to find comfort in Qiu Jia Wu, a basketball player who has always been there for her. Fast forward seven years, Yu Fei has achieved fame as an artist while Chen Yin is employed at an art gallery. When they meet again, old emotions resurface, forcing Chen Yin to choose between rekindling her romance with Yu Fei or addressing her history with Jia Wu.

Recommendation: A Good Wife similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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A Good Wife(親愛的,我愛上別人了)

2013Taiwan
DramaJealousyLove TriangleRomanceInfidelityLifeLife LessonMarried Female LeadMiscarriage

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Jealousy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Over the course of seven years, Shen Yi Zhen has strived to fulfill her roles as a responsible wife and compliant daughter-in-law. However, the isolation of being married to a husband consumed by work, coupled with the pressure of not yet having a grandchild for her demanding parents-in-law, is causing her immense distress. When she encounters a man who stands in stark contrast to her husband, her emotions for him begin to jeopardize the tranquility of her marriage.

Recommendation: Hello Gorgeous similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Hello Gorgeous(華麗一族)

2013China
BusinessDramaRomanceLife

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Song Jiao Yang, a talented student in the field of fashion design, unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the world of supermodeling. As she navigates this new industry, she forms connections with Li Zhen (played by Godfrey Gao) and Zhao Yu Tian (portrayed by Jed Lee). Zhao Yu Tian, an established model, takes a tough-love approach with Jiao Yang but harbors hidden feelings for her. On the other hand, Li Zhen is kind and supportive towards Jiao Yang, though he conceals his past and origins. Feeling rejected by his family, Li Zhen's demeanor changes, leading him down a path of vengeance where he will go to great lengths, including manipulating his relationship with Song Jiao Yang.

Recommendation: Tao of Love similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Tao of Love(陶之戀)

2014China
BusinessDramaRomanceFamily

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative centers on the emotions of the artist.

Recommendation: Tea Love similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Tea Love(闪亮茗天)

2015China
DramaRomanceStar Crossed LoversHeir Male Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Star Crossed Lovers themes with a 21% similarity match.

A young woman named Du Xin Yu has a passion for tea art, but she was forbidden to pursue it due to her father's tragic death. However, after being inspired by a performance from tea master A Fei, Xin Yu decides to secretly take the test to become his apprentice at Zhuo Qing Garden. As she strives to prove herself, Xin Yu finds herself falling in love with Tang Zheng Hao, the eldest son of the tea garden chairman. This complicates things as Zheng Hao's younger half-brother, Cheng Feng, also develops feelings for Xin Yu, causing tension between the siblings. Di Yi Rou, who has always been in love with Zheng Hao, tries to sabotage Xin Yu out of jealousy. Despite facing numerous challenges, Xin Yu eventually becomes the first female tea reviewer in China, only to lose her sense of smell at the peak of her success. Additionally, a long-hidden secret emerges that creates a rift between Xin Yu's and Zheng Hao's families, making it seem impossible for the two lovers to be together. The future of Xin Yu's career and her love for Zheng Hao hang in the balance.

Recommendation: Customize Happiness similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Customize Happiness(定制幸福)

2016China
DramaFemale Chases Male FirstRomanceFashion Designer Female Lead

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Female Chases Male First, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Tian Xiao Ni, a renowned fashion designer, has reached the pinnacle of her career due to her meticulous nature and unwavering focus on achieving her goals. She abides by the principle of Achieving Perfection in Oneself + Finding the Perfect Partner = A Fulfilling Life. Despite her charm, beauty, and talent, Xiao Ni remains single as she holds potential suitors to her stringent 18 criteria for Mr. Right. Upon meeting Zhan Wang, Xiao Ni believes she has finally found her ideal partner and sets out to pursue him. Zhan Wang, a former professional race car driver, abruptly retires from his racing career to assist a friend in managing an auto body shop. Will Xiao Ni come to realize that true love cannot be tailored to fit her exact specifications?

Recommendation: Modern Matchmaker similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Modern Matchmaker(大话红娘)

2017China
BusinessDramaRomanceMedical

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ups and Downs similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Ups and Downs(無業樓民)

2000Hong Kong
BusinessLove TriangleRomanceStarting Over

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Perish in the Name of Love similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Perish in the Name of Love(帝女花)

2003Hong Kong
DramaJealousyRomanceCharacter Development

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Jealousy, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The tale unfolds during the decline of the Ming Dynasty, marked by numerous conflicts against invading forces seeking to overthrow the ruling dynasty. The narrative is divided into two main arcs: one focusing on Emperor Song Jing's challenges in dealing with internal strife, while the other follows the tumultuous love story between Princess Cheung Ping and Chow Sai Hin. Despite facing numerous obstacles, the couple experiences multiple separations and reunions throughout their journey together.

Recommendation: Secret (2000) similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Secret (2000)(비밀)

2000South Korea
DramaLove SquareRomanceFamily Secret

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Drama, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Ji Eun discovers that her sister Hee Jung is the biological daughter of a renowned fashion designer and decides to take Hee Jung's place as the designer's real daughter. Consumed by jealousy towards Hee Jung, Ji Eun succumbs to immoral behavior and competes for the affections of Jun Ho and Young Min. Unfortunately, the fashion designer passes away from leukemia before being able to fully enjoy the love of her real daughter, Hee Jung. Eventually, Ji Eun comes to understand the unconditional love of the fashion designer and receives forgiveness from Hee Jung.

Recommendation: Thirty Something similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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Thirty Something(我的30定律)

2015Taiwan
BusinessDramaRomanceFriendship

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

At a crossroads in her career and personal life, a 30-year-old woman named He Mei Liang faces the challenge of starting over. Despite expecting to be thriving in her career, He Mei Liang unexpectedly loses her job in medical equipment sales due to her inability to assert herself. Feeling defeated, she decides to pursue a career in insurance sales, a field she once looked down upon. Determined to succeed, He Mei Liang partners with experienced insurance salesman You Zi Jie, who guides her through the ins and outs of the industry. Can Zi Jie assist He Mei Liang in rebuilding her life and career?

Recommendation: My Hero, My Daddy similar to Life Is Beautiful (2001)
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My Hero, My Daddy(必勝大丈夫)

2019Taiwan
BusinessDramaRomanceFamily

Like Life Is Beautiful (2001), this drama also features Business, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Huang Jin Fa is nearing retirement and is generally accepting of most things, except for his daughters' future partners. His eldest daughter, Huang Tian Lan, is dating Jin Fa's new supervisor, while his middle daughter, Huang Tian Long, was deceived by her spouse. The youngest daughter, Huang Tian Zhen, took a risk by engaging in a relationship on campus.