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Love By Design

Miki Imai stars as Midori, a successful executive in the fashion industry who is starting to question if there is more to life than just her career. Her colleague and former flame, Eisaku Yoshida, suggests that she needs to settle down and start a family, but Midori believes that her search for meaning goes much deeper than that. As she ponders the purpose of her existence, Midori crosses paths with Koichiro, the heir to a renowned tea ceremony dynasty, who has always known his place in the world. Despite his family's expectations, Koichiro decides to pursue a career in the fashion industry, where he falls for an older woman. This unexpected romance leads him on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of different career paths.

Ji Soo, an advertising planner dedicated to finding love with someone she truly cares for, takes pride in her professional skills at the company where she works. She is romantically involved with Tae Oh, her boss, as well as Ji Ho, a hardworking and upbeat young man. However, when Ji Ho starts working at Ji Soo's company, her seemingly perfect life starts to unravel. Can Ji Soo navigate these challenges and sustain her two romantic relationships?

In the professional world, it is essential to have a strategic approach, just as in relationships where one must engage in a graceful battle. These sentiments, discussed by characters Xunuo and Shen Zhize, encapsulate the protagonist's inner conflict when she must choose between her career and her romantic partner. Facing challenges in the workplace that are more intricate than warfare, Xunuo must carefully plan out each action. This television series portrays the challenges faced by young Chinese individuals in today's competitive environment and aims to motivate them to pursue their aspirations with determination, even when confronted with obstacles and allurements. (HLBN)

Cha Ji Min is an unmarried woman who embraces a slower pace of life. Previously employed as a local news journalist at a magazine focusing on current events, Cha Ji Min found herself without a job when the magazine folded. She then transitioned to the role of editor at the digital publication "New Normal Zine," which falls under the same corporate umbrella. Her new superior at the magazine is Chief Editor Song Ro Ji, with whom Cha Ji Min shares a history, having both joined the parent company in the same year. Song Ro Ji, a dedicated workaholic, contrasts starkly with Cha Ji Min in terms of work ethic. As she navigates this new environment, Cha Ji Min endeavors to adapt and thrive in her new role.

The narrative centers on three real estate auction ventures overseen by Zhang Zhongping, illustrating his cleverness and courage in dealing with various individuals.

City Lovers is a fashion-themed drama that explores the complex urban love story involving Ding Yu Feng, Lin She She, Liao Yan Die, and Liao Ze Kai. Ding Yu Feng, raised by Lin Qi, a former comrade of his father Ding Yang Guo, develops feelings for Lin's daughter Lin She She. As Yu Feng grows older, he coincidentally joins a high-end event planning company owned by the Liao Group, where he falls in love with the CEO, Liao Yan Die. Meanwhile, Liao Yan Die's younger brother, Liao Ze Kai, harbors feelings for Lin She She, leading to a mix of love and heartbreak. The sudden return of Ding Mo, Yu Feng's older brother who had been absent from his life, disrupts the peace among the four characters and reveals a dark past that was previously unknown.

The narrative surrounding the advertisement planning team at WHYNOT Communications reveals a group that often disregards company directives. Instead of focusing on their tasks, they prioritize gossip over work and relationships over career advancement.

Her initial experience was a complete disaster. After being betrayed by her fiancé of seven years and her closest friend, she not only lost her love and home but also unexpectedly found the opportunity for a fresh start.... What type of perfect partner will she encounter next? (Hit Loving Drama Box YouTube)

The story revolves around Min Ji Woo and her thoughts and anxieties about love. She is a diligent, self-assured, and almost flawless employee. However, everything changes when a new colleague arrives at her workplace, disrupting her life completely.

Gyeong Min works as a director at a company that specializes in corporate branding. Her top priorities include her job, her daughter Jeong Ah, and her longtime friend Eun Seok. After her daughter expresses disapproval of her new romantic interest, Gyeong Min decides not to remarry. She has some modest aspirations, such as seeing Jeong Ah become independent by the age of 20 and attending night school once she takes a break from work. However, her plans are disrupted when Young Woo enters her life and begins pursuing her romantically.

The woman erupted in joy upon their meeting. Handsome and attractive, he was even five years her junior, convinced he had struck gold by encountering her. Timelessly alluring, she also enjoyed financial independence with a steady job. Initially, everything seemed ideal. However, as is often the case, every beginning must come to an end, and the once enchanting woman transformed into an ordinary married person, while the youthful prince charming began to resemble a slacker living off idleness. One morning, she awakened and declared, “I can be angry too! And I refuse to get a divorce!” It's intriguing how their tumultuous marriage endures, even though both are aware of their extramarital affairs.

Zhang Xiao, originally from the South, relocated to Beijing to pursue a career as an office lady (OL) while hoping for love and job stability. She coincidentally lands a job at the large company "Zhen Tian" where, like all newcomers, she faces mistreatment and challenges, but finds solace in her boss, Yin Zheng. As she becomes more familiar with her role, Zhang Xiao finds herself entangled in a love triangle involving Yin Zheng and the kind-hearted Kang Xi Hang, both vying to take over the company. Amidst corporate power struggles, Zhang Xiao eventually follows her heart and chooses to be with her true love.

The Yang siblings possess a combination of attractive looks, intelligence, and a strong family background. Despite this, they all avoid romantic relationships for their own personal reasons. Yang Zhen Wei is a dedicated entrepreneur focused on growing his catering business. Yang Zhen Hao is the middle sibling involved in the entertainment industry and works as a fitness trainer. Yang Zhen Kai, the youngest brother, is a detail-oriented individual who holds the CEO position in the family business. How will each brother manage their feelings when they encounter a woman who disrupts their seemingly perfect lives?

Ding Ren Jian, a man who is married and has a child, experiences a sudden job loss. He then begins working for Zhai Zhi Wei, a young IT prodigy. Zhai Zhi Wei becomes interested in An Qing Huan, an older woman employed at his father's restaurant chain. Initially meeting with conflict, Ding Ren Jian and An Qing Huan quickly form a close friendship. As Ding Ren Jian faces the loss of his wife and his life falls apart, An Qing Huan offers support, strengthening their bond.

When Shen Mian was pressured into marriage, she was surprised to find out that she had actually been married for quite some time. However, she had no recollection of the groom named on the marriage certificate. In a moment of need, Gu Bei Xiao appeared out of nowhere and rescued Shen Mian. Despite this, Shen Mian could not recognize the unfamiliar man in front of her and had no memory of marrying him. Refusing to accept this sudden marriage, she was determined to seek a divorce. On the other hand, Gu Bei Xiao held onto the marriage certificate tightly and rejected the idea of a divorce. After all, he had been pursuing the girl for a decade, and now that she was officially his wife, he was not willing to give up easily.

Takanashi Hinako, a 30-year-old woman working as a secretary at Relation Gate for 8 years, is often given challenging tasks by the company's dynamic president. This has kept her single for the last 6 years and occupied her time, leaving her little opportunity to plan for the future. Unexpectedly, the president assigns her a daunting new challenge - to become the president of the company's subsidiary. (News Yahoo)

While on her way back home from studying overseas, Lin Mei Ya encounters Ou Yang due to a mix-up. Planning to marry upon her arrival, she is shocked by her boyfriend's sudden betrayal. Overcoming heartbreak, she lands a job at Ou Yang's firm and their bond evolves from friendship to a source of support during tough times.

Chen Ru Yan, a renowned screenwriter, happens to be the daughter of the Chen Group's CEO. Due to her father's company facing financial difficulties, she finds herself in a situation where she must marry Zhou Mu Han, the president of the Zhou Group. As they navigate their forced union, Chen and Zhou gradually develop a deeper understanding of each other and eventually fall in love.

Chen Shan, a well-known female attorney, has achieved great success in her career by the age of 40. Due to her busy work schedule, she struggles to find time to attend to her husband and daughter's needs. Meanwhile, her husband Sun Lei has set aside his own career ambitions to support the family. While this arrangement has been effective for some time, it eventually becomes strained. Enter Lin Qing Kun, a prominent investor, whose deal Chen Shan must compete for. Balancing her marriage and career becomes increasingly challenging for Chen Shan, leading to difficulties. Sun Lei and Chen Shan face various obstacles and contemplate finding new partners. Despite their flaws, they come to realize that they are actually perfect for each other.

The narrative revolves around the romantic relationship between Yoon Ju, a woman aged 32, and Dong Guk, a man aged 27. Despite facing disapproval from their families due to the 5-year age gap, a bigger issue arises regarding the possibility of Yoon Ju being Dong Guk's biological half-sister.

In "Love of the Heavens," the story revolves around a romance between a woman in her forties and men in their twenties. Itsuki Hanyu, a 41-year-old housewife, runs a used bookstore and is stuck in a troubled marriage, with her 14-year-old daughter being the only reason it hasn't fallen apart. One day, Itsuki's dormant desires are awakened when she catches Shida Motoharu trying to steal an erotic novel from her shop. Fueled by her newfound desires, Itsuki embarks on a love affair with the young man. Later on, she encounters Kunimoto Satoshi/Komato Shio, who bears a striking resemblance to a past love and brings back dark secrets from the past.

The storyline revolves around a group of young individuals transitioning into the workforce, experiencing the ups and downs of life, and ultimately discovering their own paths and love stories. (Le.com)

Jing Shan, a recent college graduate, finds herself developing feelings for the brooding and enigmatic CEO of the Ji family, Ji Ting Chuan. As their connection deepens, long-buried secrets from the past resurface, shrouding everything in uncertainty.

Se Yeong is employed as an assistant to the CEO of the fashion brand "Radical." Despite her boss, Su Hyeon, being difficult to work with, she consistently completes her tasks with determination. One day, Su Hyeon, who comes from a privileged background, unexpectedly confesses his feelings for Se Yeong. She responds by calling him "Director, you're quite peculiar." As a result of her rejection, a troublemaker moves in next door to Se Yeong. With this new neighbor now as her boss, Se Yeong tries her best to avoid Su Hyeon's advances, but he persists in pursuing her. As she tries to resist his affection, Se Yeong finds herself slowly becoming attracted to him. The boss who initially seemed like a villain starts to assist Se Yeong and captures her heart. With Se Yeong's support, Su Hyeon also emerges victorious in an internal company competition, leading to their feelings growing stronger as the company prospers. However, another colleague named Do Hyeon observes them with an inscrutable gaze, while Seo Hwi, who still harbors feelings for Su Hyeon, becomes a hindrance to their relationship. Will Se Yeong and Su Hyeon be able to build a happy future together?

This story revolves around coworkers in the workplace who develop romantic feelings for one another.

Cindy Wang is a determined and disciplined individual with big aspirations of becoming a director before turning 35. Despite facing unexpected setbacks after offending someone, she ends up losing the director position to her rival, Gao Shuang Yun, and taking on the role of Gao Shuang Yun's secretary. Cindy Wang decides to use her new position to uncover the truth and regain the rightful position that was taken from her. This sets the scene for a dramatic workplace conflict filled with love and competition between two women.

This drama follows the journey of Zhang Xiao Yu, a fresh face in the corporate world, as she impresses Lin Rui, the sales division director at a well-known cosmetics company, with her exceptional skills. Lin Rui has gained recognition from the board of directors at SW, a cosmetics company based in France, for her numerous accomplishments as the sales director. She is on track to succeed her boss, Shu Wan Ting, but faces obstacles along the way. To protect her position, Shu Wan Ting enlists Fang Jing, Lin Rui's competitor, to oversee a new department. Zhang Xiao Yu enters the picture as Lin Rui's secretary and becomes entangled in the office politics. Despite the challenges she faces, Zhang Xiao Yu flourishes in her career and finds love amidst the chaos.

Ruri, a diligent and attractive individual, surprises others with her lack of romantic experience, having been single for 15 years

Secretary Bai Jing expressed a desire to step down due to dissatisfaction with President Jin Shian's management style. However, she unexpectedly found herself stuck in a time loop. Throughout this journey, Bai Jing uncovered the truth that Jin Shian had been creating obstacles for her. Despite this, she also discovered her own strengths. Through a newfound mutual understanding, the two collaborated to overcome a crisis at the company and eventually developed a deep romantic bond.

Matsukata Hiroko is a magazine editor who leads a hectic life. Despite being a typical 28-year-old woman who enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Shinji, following fashion trends, and maintaining a private life, she fully devotes herself to her job when in work mode. This dedication has earned her the nickname "Hataraki Man" from her colleagues. Despite her success at work, Matsukata still feels unfulfilled. (NTV)

After being married for six years, Ling Xun Xun decides to end her marriage and pursue her freedom

Despite her successful career, Lu Yu remains unmarried. She was chosen by her company to work on a new project focusing on social media issues. As she joined a group chat with others who shared her interests in food and art, she became intrigued by a man she met online. Believing it was fate that brought them together, she was unaware of the conspiracy that awaited her.

This series follows the story of an ordinary man in contemporary society who faces challenges and setbacks. You Dong Dong, a fashion designer, experiences a breakup with his girlfriend, Lin Luo Fei, due to a misunderstanding. Feeling down, You Dong Dong decides to join his ex-girlfriend's company. However, he unintentionally offends his colleague, George, which leads to conflicts and a demotion. Eventually, You Dong Dong resigns after an incident involving a male model. To clear up a misunderstanding at a bar, You Dong Dong's friend, Zhang Yang, supports him in returning to work. Zhang Yang even organizes a bikini party and a pajama party to celebrate You Dong Dong's comeback. Despite various obstacles, You Dong Dong manages to reconcile with Lin Luo Fei and they happily reunite.

Xia Qian's fiancé, He Zhi Juan, left her during their engagement party at Evergreen Hotel. Amidst her troubles, she becomes involved with the hotel's General Manager, Sheng Zhe Ning, who mistakenly blames her for an incident at the hotel. Fast forward three years, Xia Qian now owns a company that specializes in negotiation services. She is offered a job to plan a wedding at the same hotel where she faced her misfortune years earlier. There, she reunites with Sheng Zhe Ning and offers her negotiation services in exchange for a booking at the hotel. However, fate intervenes as the client turns out to be her ex-fiancé and his new girlfriend, who happens to be Sheng Zhe Ning's younger sister.

Li Tian Zhen, a fresh face in the professional world aspiring to become an architect, teams up with the skilled designer Meng Yan to achieve their career and life goals together.

Fresh out of college, Yang Yi Fan secured an internship at an advertising firm only to discover that her former boyfriend, Huang Yu Chen, was also vying for the same promotion. Unbeknownst to her, Yu Chen never wanted to end their relationship and is now striving to help her secure a stable position at the company as a way to make amends and win back her affections. As they work together in this new setting, Yu Chen begins to understand the true cause of their breakup.

Wang Ju An and Su Mo are two individuals with contrasting backgrounds who find themselves employed at the same company

The maid Ming Xiao Xiao and the authoritative CEO Huo Yun Ting cross paths at a resort due to a mix-up, leading to them becoming close friends after an unexpected kiss. Ming Xiao Xiao is portrayed as innocent and charming, while Huo Yun Ting is depicted as cold and cunning but plagued by a family betrayal. Huo Yun Ting requires a personal caregiver following an injury, which results in the two being compelled to live together. Despite facing numerous misunderstandings and obstacles during their brief time together, they also share many tender moments. Over time, their relationship evolves into a deep and harmonious romantic bond.

Zheng Xiao Ye, the chef who worked for the controlling CEO Jian Chuan, resigned from her position just before the Spring Festival and made the decision to go back to her hometown for good

Following an incident, Motomiya Yuri discovers she can hear the thoughts of others by looking into their eyes. This telepathic ability allows Yuri to uncover people's genuine emotions, even if she would rather not. Feeling vulnerable, she starts to avoid forming close relationships and gives up on the idea of falling in love. However, everything changes when she meets Yoon Tae Oh, a cheerful Korean student known for his innocence and sincerity. Despite the language barrier, Yuri is able to hear Tae Oh's thoughts when they lock eyes. His genuine nature begins to thaw Yuri's guarded heart, giving her hope that love may still be possible. Will Tae Oh's sincerity be enough to break down the walls Yuri has built around her true feelings?

Shintaro and Masako are colleagues who have developed romantic feelings for each other. Despite Shintaro's skepticism about lasting love, he suggests a temporary contract marriage to Masako, which she agrees to out of love for him. This arrangement, initially seen as practical, ends up causing a whirlwind of emotions and complications with those around them. The characters' egos play a significant role in shaping their lives and relationships, driving the unfolding drama. (Fuji TV)

Following a night of excessive drinking, Chen Kai Wen awoke to discover a woman asleep beside him. Startled, he hastily gathered his belongings and hurriedly left the location. Upon returning home, he realized he had inadvertently taken the woman's key. Uncertain of what to do with it, he decided to address the situation later after freshening up for work. Sneaking into his house, he was confronted by his sister, Chen Kai Yi, who was upset over his late-night absence. As he prepared for work, he pondered the impending arrival of a new manager and the importance of making a good first impression. However, upon meeting the new manager, Ci Ci, he was taken aback to realize she was the woman from earlier. With his chances of making a positive impression now slim, he also remembered he needed to return her key.

Every family faces its own challenges, but what occurs when the head of the family becomes dissatisfied with the conduct of his offspring? Cha Bong Soon is not willing to passively endure poor treatment from his three grown children – Cha Kang Shim, Cha Gang Jae, and Cha Dal Bong – and opts to pursue legal measures against them. Amid this turmoil, Kang Shim struggles to concentrate on her role as the secretary to the president of Daeoh Company, frequently clashing with the president's son, Moon Tae Joo, who serves as the company director.

Kang Hye Mi has been employed at KS International for four years. Once brimming with confidence and energy, she has lost her self-assurance and belief in romantic love after catching her deceitful ex-boyfriend in an act of infidelity. Compounding her distress, her ex is the general manager at her workplace, making it impossible for her to steer clear of him. Following their breakup, office gossip has turned her into a subject of various rumors. The pressure and challenges she faces have led her to frequently contemplate resigning. One day, while heading to work, she encounters Na Jung Gook, which causes her to miss the bus and ultimately jeopardizes an important presentation. Ironically, Na Jung Gook is set to join Kang Hye Mi's team as a new hire, where they will become mentor and mentee. Na Jung Gook stands out as a newcomer with a genuine passion for his work, unafraid of engaging with his superiors, and strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance. As Kang Hye Mi collaborates with Na Jung Gook, she finds herself drawn to him more and more. The history between Kang Hye Mi and Na Jung Gook is...

To prevent her mother from interfering in her romantic life, Ye Xiao Bai decides to participate in a business project led by the strict boss Guan Yi He. Despite workplace rules prohibiting romantic relationships among colleagues, Xiao Bai and Yi He secretly fall in love and eventually get married in secret. While Xiao Bai initially believes life is going well, the pressure of keeping their relationship hidden begins to strain their family. As personal and professional challenges arise, Xiao Bai becomes more aware of the obstacles women face in the workplace and the difficulty of balancing work and family life. Through these experiences, she transforms from a naive girl to a stronger individual, excelling in her career and protecting her family and marriage.

Lin Xiao Jie works as a junior staff member in the sales division of the shopping center. Despite facing challenges, she has been striving to pursue her goals. Through online interactions, she connected with Tom, who resides in London. Despite the distance between them, they developed a strong friendship, offering each other unwavering support and encouragement. Tom stood by Lin Xiao Jie during her professional and personal struggles, silently providing his assistance as a true gentleman. Unbeknownst to her, Tom was actually Tang Jun, a member of the influential Tang Enterprise. It was only when the Tang family encountered a crisis that Xiao Jie realized her deep feelings for Tang Jun. Determined to help him regain his business and honor, she resolved to do everything in her power to support him.