Love Complex (2000) - Asian drama recommendation
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Love Complex (2000)(ラブコンプレックス)

2000Japan
BromanceComedyControlling ParentDramaEating DisorderEccentric Male LeadFriendshipIllnessLesbian Supporting CharacterMental IllnessPsychologicalViolenceWorkplace Setting

Within the company, there have been reports of theft involving money, with suspicion falling on seven secretaries. Despite their innocent appearances, each secretary may have a motive for the theft. To investigate the situation, Ayumu and Go have been hired by the company.

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Love Complex 2000

Recommendation: Ga Bro similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Ga Bro(隔壁的尬bro)

2021China
BromanceDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingOffice Worker Male LeadYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Overworking Man similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Overworking Man(滚动吧小齿轮)

2021China
BromanceComedyFriendshipWorkplace SettingAdapted From A MangaShort Length Series

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of Yang Ke Yi, the lead vocalist of the band, who finds himself entangled in the deceitful world of a heartless advertising agency following the failure of his debut. Through the guidance of the supportive boss Ye Shou Yu, the encouragement of his colleague Lin Kai Xin, and the allure of the famous star Wen Shiqing, he eventually discovers how to embrace his true self and uncover the path to his own life story.

Recommendation: Sa Do similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Sa Do(サ道)

2019Japan
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipAdapted From A MangaSauna

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Man Who Can't Get Married similar to Love Complex (2000)
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The Man Who Can't Get Married(결혼 못하는 남자)

2009South Korea
ComedyEccentric Male LeadIllnessMental IllnessObsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)Romance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Illness, and Mental Illness themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jo Jae Hee is a man in his 40s known for his stubbornness and remains unmarried. His personality is so difficult that women do not consider him appealing or a suitable choice for marriage. Nevertheless, Jae Hee excels in all his endeavors. His life will intersect with three distinct women. He encounters Jang Moon Jung, a doctor, one day; Jung Yoo Jin, his neighbor, because of a noise issue; and Yoon Ki Ran, a colleague from his workplace.

Recommendation: Happy 300 Days similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Happy 300 Days(遇見幸福300天)

2013Taiwan
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipViolenceMother-Daughter RelationshipPregnancyReturn To HometownReverse-HaremRomanceSeaside Setting

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Violence themes with a 26% similarity match.

Upon learning she is expecting her ex-boyfriend's child, a woman chooses to go back to her hometown to give birth. In this town, she encounters three men who have all sought refuge there to escape their own issues. Despite facing challenges, they support each other in becoming more caring, courageous, and dependable in relationships.

Recommendation: Flowers Bloom in Winter similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Flowers Bloom in Winter(冬暖花会开)

2015China
ComedyDramaFriendshipPsychologicalDoppelgangerFamilyRomance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Psychological themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Ying Hao Dong's life, two girls with strikingly similar appearances entered one after the other. The first, named after the Epiphyllum flower, faced a tragic fate. The second, named after the Jasmine flower, brought warmth to Hao Dong's heart. Lan Su Xin, an 18-year-old seeking employment, crossed paths with Ying Hao Dong who was grieving the loss of his girlfriend. Despite facing opposition from both family and friends, Su Xin remained optimistic as she cared for Hao Dong. With the help of Su Xin and Hao Dong's mother, his memory slowly began to return, unraveling the mystery behind his accident and his girlfriend's death.

Recommendation: Mahoro Ekimae Bangaichi similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Mahoro Ekimae Bangaichi(まほろ駅前番外地)

2013Japan
BromanceComedyEccentric Male LeadFriendshipNovel AdaptationEpisodic FormatLife

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, and Friendship themes with a 25% similarity match.

Situated in the made-up town of Mahoro, Keisuke Tada and Haruhiko Gyoten are a pair of middle-aged divorced individuals who operate a handyman service. The show follows their dealings with customers at their office, conveniently situated across from a train station.

Recommendation: Hello, My Youth similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Hello, My Youth(欢迎光临高中生)

2021China
BromanceComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadFriendshipCalm Male LeadDormitory SettingEnemies To FriendsHigh SchoolShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, and Friendship themes with a 24% similarity match.

Chronicles the lives of multiple freshmen as they navigate through a mix of comical and poignant scenarios.

Recommendation: Gentlemen of East 8th similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Gentlemen of East 8th(东八区的先生们)

2022China
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingBusiness IndustryCafé Owner Male LeadChef Male LeadEngineer Male LeadMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsRomanceWorkplace Romance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Tong Yu, Guo Chong, Li Jie Sen, and Xiang Xiao Fei, who share a strong bond as friends during their university days. Fast forward to 2020 in Shanghai, where Tong Wu works as an artificial intelligence engineer, Guo Chong as a university lecturer, Xiang Xiaofei manages a branded shop, and Li Jie Sen serves as a chef at a western restaurant. Despite reaching maturity in their careers, they all find themselves at a low point. Tong Wu struggles with research and development, Guo Chong feels a lack of passion amidst job stability, Li Jie Sen faces difficulty breaking through a bottleneck, and Xiang Xiao Fei grapples with conflicting ideals and financial concerns. In addition to career challenges, the four friends also navigate complex relationship issues. Tong Yu and his colleague Xu Duo experience numerous highs and lows in their relationship. Guo Chong and his former student Ai Mi share a relationship that is neither close nor distant. Li Jiesen pursues his idol, a weibo author named Yue Zi Qian, while Xiang Xiao Fei enters a whirlwind marriage with businesswoman Liu Sheng Nan. As they confront the typical struggles of middle age, the four friends lean on each other for support while striving to overcome their challenges. Ultimately, they make a collective decision to fully embrace their careers and relationships at this pivotal stage of life, aiming to grow into a better and more mature version of themselves.

Recommendation: Kisarazu Cat's Eye similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Kisarazu Cat's Eye(木更津キャッツアイ)

2002Japan
BromanceComedyEccentric Male LeadIllnessLesbian Supporting CharacterBaseballInvestigationLifeMiniseriesMultiple MainsRural LifeTerminal IllnessYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Illness, and Lesbian Supporting Character themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kohei, a 21-year-old ex-high school baseball player known as Bussan, discovers he has cancer and only six months to live. Wanting to do something adventurous, he suggests to five close friends from his old baseball team that they become a group of thieves targeting criminals. Despite finding the idea strange, his friends agree out of respect for Kohei's situation. Realizing they have limited time, they wonder how much they can accomplish in just six months.

Recommendation: Kekkon Dekinai Otoko similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Kekkon Dekinai Otoko(結婚できない男)

2006Japan
ComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadIllnessMental IllnessArchitect Male LeadDoctor Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadMiddle-Aged Female LeadMiddle-Aged Male LeadObsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)RomanceSingle Male Lead

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Illness, and Mental Illness themes with a 24% similarity match.

At the age of 40, Shinsuke Kuwano is a successful architect who prefers to live alone. Despite his dislike for people, he is able to create beautiful houses for them. His evening routine consists of preparing a delicious dinner, listening to classical music, and imagining himself as a conductor. One night, his loud music prompts his neighbor, Michiru Tamara, to knock on his door. When Kuwano answers, he suddenly experiences severe stomach pain and collapses. Luckily, Michiru helps him to the hospital, where he meets Dr. Natsumi Hayasake. Despite Kuwano's rude behavior, Natsumi is determined to provide him with care. As time goes on, Michiru and Natsumi become regular figures in Kuwano's life, along with his colleagues Eiji and Maya Sawazaki. Together, they bond over Kuwano's peculiarities and wonder if anyone would ever want to marry him.

Recommendation: A Gentleman's Dignity similar to Love Complex (2000)
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A Gentleman's Dignity(신사의 품격)

2012South Korea
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipMental IllnessAge GapAge GapDissociative AmnesiaIndependent Female LeadLove At First SightMale Centered PlotMelodramaMultiple MainsRomance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Mental Illness themes with a 24% similarity match.

Four men in their forties navigate the complexities of love, separation, triumph, and disappointment. The narrative features the romantic involvement of Kim Do Jin, an architect known for his sharp wit, and Seo Yi Soo, a disciplined high school educator who also serves as an umpire for local baseball matches.

Recommendation: Threesome (2018) similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Threesome (2018)(三個女人一個「因」)

2018Hong Kong
ComedyDramaIllnessMental IllnessDissociative Identity DisorderLawLawyer Female LeadRomance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Illness, and Mental Illness themes with a 24% similarity match.

From a lineage of legal professionals, Fong Yi Yan rises to prominence with a renowned mentor in the legal field. Despite excelling as a student, she takes an unexpected turn after her legal training, frequently challenging her mentor in court. Concealing her struggle with multiple personality disorder, Fong Yi Yan navigates between a bold and daring alter ego and a timid and pessimistic one. Lei Dung Kwai uncovers her secret and manipulates her into hiring him as a trainee. Reluctantly agreeing to secure her marriage to Gei Hui Yung, Fong Yi Yan embarks on an unconventional journey. Her unpredictable personality shifts lead to humorous mishaps in court, witnessed only by her mother, Fong Wah Yee Sze, who remains tight-lipped about their troubled past. As Lei Dung Kwai befriends Fong Yi Yan's alter egos, she is determined to rid herself of the disorder to prevent future conflicts.

Recommendation: Dream Chaser League similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Dream Chaser League(追梦者联盟)

2022China
ComedyDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingChasing A DreamMultiple MainsRomanceYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

A contemporary play follows the journeys of six young individuals as they passionately pursue their dreams. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Kenshiro ni Yoroshiku similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Kenshiro ni Yoroshiku(ケンシロウによろしく)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadViolenceActionAdapted From A MangaRevengeViolence Against Children

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, and Violence themes with a 24% similarity match.

The manga series "Kenshiro ni Yoroshiku" by Jasmine Gyuh follows a young man seeking vengeance against the yakuza through mastering the "assassination fist" technique. As he matures, he discovers that his martial arts skills are not meant for lethal purposes. The story combines elements of love, revenge, and inspiration.

Recommendation: Casting a Spell to You similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Casting a Spell to You(마법을 걸다)

2021South Korea
ComedyDramaIllnessMental IllnessNyctophobiaPhobiaRomanceWeb Series

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Illness, and Mental Illness themes with a 24% similarity match.

Ji U, a pampered young man, returns home upon learning of his grandfather's passing, who was a wealthy entrepreneur. Hoping for a sizable inheritance, Ji U is disappointed to discover he has inherited an old building filled with books instead. With his expertise limited to enjoying himself, Ji U devises a plan to transform the building into a daytime bar exclusively serving drinks. He enlists the help of Jung Hui, a young woman who becomes entangled in various escapades with him. Jung Hui had aspirations of attending a culinary school in France, but after falling victim to a scam and enduring a series of unexpected events with Ji U, she reluctantly agrees to participate in his unconventional venture, "Siesta," in order to replenish her savings.

Recommendation: The City of Chaos similar to Love Complex (2000)
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The City of Chaos(悍城)

2018China
BromanceFriendshipIllnessMental IllnessViolenceActionCrimeInvestigationMysteryPolice Department SettingPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Prison SettingSuspenseThriller

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Friendship, Illness, Mental Illness, and Violence themes with a 23% similarity match.

In order to combat the growing presence of global drug trafficking networks, a collaborative task force was established. Both sides are plagued by distrust and double-crossing, with prominent figures including a criminal with numerous aliases and a corrections officer.

Recommendation: One Boat, One World similar to Love Complex (2000)
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One Boat, One World(海洋之城)

2021China
ComedyDramaIllnessMental IllnessWorkplace SettingAquaphobiaBusinessClumsy Female LeadFirst LoveRomanceSeaside SettingShip SettingTour Guide Female LeadWorkplace Romance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Workplace Setting themes with a 23% similarity match.

On a cruise ship, there is a bustling community of more than 6,000 passengers and crew members. Chief Officer Ding Kai crosses paths with tour guide Tian Yue, and they embark on a journey that presents both professional and personal obstacles.

Recommendation: A Robot in the Orange Orchard similar to Love Complex (2000)
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A Robot in the Orange Orchard(你好呀,我的橘子恋人)

2022China
ComedyDramaIllnessMental IllnessWorkplace SettingAllergyChairman Male LeadFluffyHaphephobiaInformation Technology (IT) IndustryPretend To Be RobotRare ConditionRomanceSci-Fi

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Workplace Setting themes with a 23% similarity match.

In his role as the head of a thriving technology company, Lu Sen often interacts with large crowds. Despite his ease in speaking to many people, he struggles with physical contact due to a unique allergy that is triggered by skin-to-skin touch. This condition makes something as simple as a handshake potentially life-threatening for him. Intrigued by a doctor named Fu Yang's creation of a remarkably realistic robot companion named Friday , Lu Sen expresses interest in investing further in the doctor's work. He arranges for Friday to be delivered to his home so he can explore the full capabilities of this impressive invention. However, a last-minute technical problem leaves the robot unusable, causing panic for Dr. Fu Yang. To salvage the situation and maintain his credibility and funding, the doctor enlists his former assistant, Yang Shan Shan, to temporarily take the robot's place as a stand-in. Shan Shan, who bears a striking resemblance to the robot and was the model for its appearance, reluctantly agrees to help out. When she arrives at Lu Sen's home on Friday , Shan Shan does her best to mimic the robot's behavior and appearance.

Recommendation: Muchuu-sa, Kimi ni similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Muchuu-sa, Kimi ni(夢中さ、きみに。)

2021Japan
BromanceComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadFriendshipAdapted From A MangaHidden PersonalityLifeMiniseriesMultiple PerspectiveSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, and Friendship themes with a 23% similarity match.

Hayashi Miyoshi is not your typical high school student, as he marches to the beat of his own drum. With a frank and quirky personality, he has a way of capturing the attention of both classmates and strangers. On the other hand, NikaidoAkira portrays a dark and gloomy facade to keep others at bay. Despite this, there is someone who sees beyond Nikaido's mask and is determined to bring him into the light. Though leading contrasting lives, Hayashi and Nikaido may have more similarities than they realize.

Recommendation: The Bell of Love (2023) similar to Love Complex (2000)
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The Bell of Love (2023)(司猫铃)

2023China
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipCatFantasyShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 22% similarity match.

Recommendation: How Do I Cope with My Husband's Depression? similar to Love Complex (2000)
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How Do I Cope with My Husband's Depression?(ツレがうつになりまして。)

2009Japan
DramaIllnessMental IllnessPsychologicalAdapted From A MangaDepressionFamilyManga Artist Female LeadMiniseries

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Psychological themes with a 22% similarity match.

Noriko is an aspiring comic artist and writer who is not yet published. Her spouse, Akira, is employed at a business undergoing restructuring. Lately, the company has been facing criticism regarding its merchandise, prompting Akira, a principled individual, to halt product shipments without seeking approval from his superiors. As a result, he is harshly rebuked by a senior executive, leading him to spiral into a state of despondency. Akira constantly feels fatigued and expresses thoughts of mortality, causing his wife to struggle in coping with his deteriorating mental health.

Recommendation: Salamander Guru and the Gang similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Salamander Guru and the Gang(도롱뇽도사와 그림자 조작단)

2012South Korea
ComedyDramaIllnessMental IllnessHacker Male LeadMiniseriesPhobiaSitcomSocial Anxiety Disorder

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Illness, and Mental Illness themes with a 22% similarity match.

Min Hyuk, a brilliant hacker with social anxiety, grew up in the shadow of his father, a computer prodigy. From a young age, he treated computers as if they were toys, honing his hacking abilities under the guidance of his terminally ill father, who operated an illegal gambling den to secure his family's future. After his father's death, Min Hyuk was adopted and moved abroad, where he became increasingly absorbed in the digital world, further deepening his social phobia. Upon turning 20, he returns to South Korea, determined to track down the individual known as X, whom he holds responsible for his father's demise. Following the trail of his memories, he discovers the fortune-telling establishment run by Salamander Guru and crosses paths with Sun Dal and Won Sam. In order to locate Salamander Guru, who possesses knowledge about X, Min Hyuk reluctantly agrees to assist the fraudulent fortune tellers. Using his intellect and exceptional hacking abilities, he secretly manipulates Sun Dal from behind a mirror, piecing together the codes left by his father by revisiting fragments of his childhood. As he interacts with Sun Dal and Won Sam, Min Hyuk, who has always been reserved due to his social anxiety, gradually begins to open up.

Recommendation: The Galloping Remaining Year similar to Love Complex (2000)
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The Galloping Remaining Year(飞驰余生)

2023China
ComedyDramaFriendshipIllnessWeb Novel AdaptationAlzheimer's DiseaseNeurological DisorderShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Illness themes with a 22% similarity match.

Confronted with his close friend Alzheimer's disease, Zhang Xiao Yao chooses to take action immediately. He embarks on a journey with his friend to fulfill the "bucket list" they created years ago and honor all the promises he had previously postponed.

Recommendation: Arg Life similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Arg Life(生活对我下手了)

2018China
ComedyFriendshipWorkplace SettingShort Length Series

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 21% similarity match.

A tale of a woman facing absurd challenges as she navigates through life's obstacles. Yang Zi hails from a fragmented family background, where her interactions with her elder brother Liu Bei Shi are often filled with conflict. Her romantic endeavors are marked by constant disappointment, as she tends to attract either clueless men or overly clingy partners. Despite her passion, Yang Zi struggles to excel in her professional endeavors due to a lack of expertise. Her circle of friends, though loyal, are known to borrow money without ever repaying it. Each unconventional experience has now become a routine part of Yang Zi's everyday life.

Recommendation: My Best Friends similar to Love Complex (2000)
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My Best Friends(最佳损友)

2020China
ComedyDramaFriendshipEntrepreneur Male Lead

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Entrepreneurs Wei Da Bao and Yu Xiao Tao join forces to establish an advertising company. Faced with high rent costs, they decide to find roommates to share the expenses. They encounter an honest social media influencer with a passion for acting, a dedicated female investigator, and the witty son of a wealthy magnate eager to prove himself. The arrival of a recent university graduate looking to start her own business marks a new chapter in Wei Da Bao and Yu Xiao Tang's journey. Despite lacking a strong network or influential connections, they are determined to achieve success through hard work.

Recommendation: My Sweet Professor similar to Love Complex (2000)
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My Sweet Professor(教授大人有点甜)

2022China
BromanceDramaFriendshipShort Length Series

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

At a hospital in K City, Gao Yuan and Huo Shang, who had not crossed paths in eight years, unexpectedly reunited due to a car accident. Eight years prior, the studious Gao Yuan and the less academically inclined Huo Shang became close friends through mutual assistance. They had planned to attend the same university, but a tragic event involving Liang Qi disrupted their plans. After Huo Shang assisted Gao Yuan and Liang Qi following the accident, he mysteriously disappeared without a word. Gao Yuan has been troubled by Huo Shang's sudden departure. Now, they have the opportunity to rebuild their friendship and address any misunderstandings.

Recommendation: Game of Wisdom similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Game of Wisdom(大博弈)

2022China
DramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingBusiness

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 21% similarity match.

Due to mismanagement, Northern Machinery Corporation was facing financial difficulties. Sun He Ping, who had experience as an overseas sales manager in Southeast Asia, was urgently brought back to become the director of the company. With a strong background in international markets, Sun He Ping decided to align Northern Machinery Plant with Hanzhong Group, led by his former classmate Yang Liu. This move allowed him to implement significant and innovative changes within the organization.

Recommendation: Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari(ガキ☆ロック ~浅草六区人情物語~)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Curry no Uta similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Curry no Uta(カレーの唄。)

2020Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipFood

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Amasawa Yoichiro was left by his parents and has been traveling the world by himself. A chance occurrence leads him to meet Suzuki Nita, a reserved college student aspiring to be an artist. Yoichiro, who is without money or a place to stay, convinces Nita to buy him curry by claiming he saved him, and briefly mentions his family. Kiyokawa Kaoruko, the owner of Kiyokawa Realty, has been holding onto the ashes of Yoichiro's deceased father because she used to manage his apartment. There seems to be a particular reason why Yoichiro tries curry every day.

Recommendation: Love Forward similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Love Forward(向前走向愛走)

2012Taiwan
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

"Love Forward" is a delightful and stylish romantic comedy that follows two close friends with contrasting backgrounds who support each other through thick and thin. Zheng Ai Xing is savvy, bold, and skilled at avoiding debt collectors, yet struggles with matters of love. Meng Jing Jing, on the other hand, is a rebellious heiress who aims to build a life beyond wealth after growing up in a distant, affluent family. Together, they make an amusing and endearing duo on a quest to find their perfect match.

Recommendation: Under the Sun (2020) similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Under the Sun (2020)(生活像阳光一样灿烂)

2020China
ComedyDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingBusiness IndustryEmotionally Strong Female LeadMarried LifeRomanceSlice Of LifeSmart Male Lead

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 21% similarity match.

The storyline follows a married couple navigating through typical life challenges such as romantic issues, friendships, and career struggles, all set in a world where everyone is exceptionally attractive and successful. Bai Can Lan is a tough HR manager known for terminating employees. Despite her work persona, she is a caring wife with a strict no-pregnancy rule. Zhao Yang Guang is a brilliant IT expert with striking looks and intelligence, embodying the perfect blend of versatility and determination.

Recommendation: Workers similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Workers(做工的人)

2020Taiwan
DramaFriendshipIllnessWorkplace SettingAdapted From A BookBest Friends RelationshipBrothers' RelationshipConstruction Worker Male LeadMiniseriesUnlucky Male Lead

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Illness, and Workplace Setting themes with a 21% similarity match.

Once a building is finished, the spotlight typically shines on the investors, innovative designs, distinctive architecture, and budget

Recommendation: The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop similar to Love Complex (2000)
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The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop(월계수 양복점 신사들)

2016South Korea
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipFamily RelationshipLifeMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsPower StruggleRomance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 21% similarity match.

Laurel Tree Tailor Shop, a family-run establishment, has been operating for nearly a century. The master tailor, Lee Man Sool, has mastered the rare skill of crafting bespoke suits. After deciding to leave, Man Sool leaves behind a note for his wife, instructing her to sell the traditional shop, as he believes it can no longer sustain itself and lacks the strength to do it himself. His family—his wife, son, and daughter—are shocked by his choice. Meanwhile, his former apprentice is heartbroken upon hearing of Man Sool’s departure and considers returning to the shop, a move his wife prohibits. Family dynamics become complicated when Dong Jin unexpectedly loses his position as president of his father-in-law’s company, and his wife initiates divorce proceedings. Convinced that returning to his father's tailor shop is his best option, Dong Jin makes that decision. The seamstresses are eager to keep the shop running until their boss returns, but one woman is hesitant due to her negative experiences with Dong Jin. What will it take to rescue this cherished community shop? (Viki)

Recommendation: Woman Gang (2012) similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Woman Gang (2012)(女人帮·妞儿)

2012China
ComedyDramaFriendshipLifeSismance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

Julie, over 30 years old, is a self-absorbed individual who is determined to marry a wealthy man, but has faced continuous failures. Chen Qing Xia, approaching 40, has achieved success in her career but is entangled in a complicated relationship with a man who is already married. The two women, along with Fiona, a successful professional who returned to her home country, Bi Ran, a headstrong English teacher, Catherine, a prominent figure in the media industry, and Li XiaoYi, a taxi driver who is divorced, have come together to form a close-knit group of friends.

Recommendation: Les Interprètes similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Les Interprètes(翻译官)

2016China
Controlling ParentDramaIllnessWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationBilingual Female LeadRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSecret RelationshipTerminal IllnessWorkplace Romance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Controlling Parent, Drama, Illness, and Workplace Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

Qiao Fei, a French graduate student with dreams of becoming a well-known interpreter, continues her studies in Paris. By chance, she meets Cheng Jia Yang, an experienced interpreter, at a university. Although their mentorship begins with difficulties, Qiao Fei impresses him by overcoming challenges, leading to a romantic connection between them. However, their relationship faces unexpected obstacles when Qiao Fei tries to avoid her ex-boyfriend Gao Jia Ming, who is Cheng Jia Yang's brother. Both Gao Jia Ming and Qiao Fei have hidden struggles despite appearing perfect on the surface. With past romantic scars, they proceed cautiously as they confront challenges in their blossoming romance. Will their enduring love triumph over the difficulties they face?

Recommendation: Otokomae! 2 similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Otokomae! 2(オトコマエ!2)

2009Japan
BromanceDramaFriendshipHistoricalSamurai Male Lead

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

This is the tale of two youthful samurai, Itsuma Toudo and Shinsaburo Takeda, embarking on a mission to combat wickedness. Their primary aim is to emulate their leader Kinshiro Toyama, who champions the underprivileged peasants, and earn a reputation as an exemplary individual.

Recommendation: Haru Ranman similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Haru Ranman(春ランマン)

2002Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipLifeRomance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

Akane, a youthful interior designer, opts to have a roommate in her spacious apartment to divide the rent. The new roommate happens to be Sota, a tour guide who is fluent in two languages and known for his charming ways. Initially hesitant, Akane's perception of Sota shifts as she becomes a part of his social circle, comprising of his two college friends and their partners.

Recommendation: Youjumameshiba Nozomi Hen similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Youjumameshiba Nozomi Hen(幼獣マメシバ 望郷篇)

2014Japan
ComedyFriendshipIllnessMental IllnessAnimalDogFamilyLifeMiniseriesNeetSitcom

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Illness, and Mental Illness themes with a 20% similarity match.

Jiro makes the decision to depart for an island accompanied by his friend, Ichiro. This marks the first instance in his life where he will experience liberation from his mother's influence and societal expectations. While on the island, he encounters a man near the shore who, despite his recent resignation from his job, extends a new employment opportunity to him.

Recommendation: Marumaru na Hito no Matsuro similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Marumaru na Hito no Matsuro(◯◯な人の末路)

2018Japan
BromanceComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseries

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

Totsuka Kenta unexpectedly came into money through investing in cryptocurrency; Youichi Mano operates a dry-cleaning business known for its customer service; Toshiki Hagiwara dreams of leaving city life behind for a more relaxed lifestyle in the countryside; Takeyuki Wada struggles to find stable employment and resides in questionable living arrangements. These four men, all 29 years old, are facing crucial decisions that will shape their futures. What paths will they choose and what awaits them down the road? (Sony GEM)

Recommendation: Maji de Koukaishitemasu. Season 2 similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Maji de Koukaishitemasu. Season 2(マジで航海してます。~Second Season~)

2018Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingEngineer Female LeadLifeMiniseriesSailingSchool SettingTravelingYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

While aboard a car carrier on a journey, Marin Sakamoto starts her job as a third mate. Throughout the trip, she stays occupied as the ship stops at various countries such as Singapore and Europe. Despite becoming more familiar with her duties, she still makes errors. On the other hand, Tsubame Ishikawa advances to a third engineer position, earning the respect of her peers and nearing a promotion to second engineer. However, due to circumstances within her company, she is reassigned to land duty. Tearfully, Tsubame Ishikawa disembarks the ship and encounters challenges in both her personal and professional life.

Recommendation: Kafka no Tokyo Zetsubo Nikki similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Kafka no Tokyo Zetsubo Nikki(カフカの東京絶望日記)

2019Japan
ComedyDramaEccentric Male LeadFriendshipDesperate Male LeadMiniseriesNaive Male LeadNice Male LeadPart-time Worker Male LeadWeb SeriesWriter Male Lead

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

Renowned as the leading novelist of the 20th century, Franz Kafka is best known for his work "The Metamorphosis", where a man awakens to discover he has transformed into a large insect. Kafka is described as being consumed by despair and a sense of desperation, with his struggles unknown to others. Living in Tokyo in the year 2019, Kafka finds himself deeply affected and overwhelmed by the events unfolding around him. Despite his increasing desperation, those who witness his plight are touched by his honesty and seriousness. The suffering and sophistication of Kafka, plagued by despair, may serve as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness of life.

Recommendation: Arabashiri similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Arabashiri(あらばしり)

2025Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipAdapted From A MangaFantasy

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

The setting of the tale is a secretive sake store that can only be accessed by those in need. Within this shop, a touching story develops involving the proprietor who can transform sake into people, the humanized sake themselves, and the patrons who frequent the establishment. (YTV)

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 4 similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Nonstop Season 4(논스톱 4)

2003South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipRomanceSitcom

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

This marks the beginning of a new season of the Nonstop comedy series, which follows the daily experiences of college students residing in a campus dormitory.

Recommendation: The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2 similar to Love Complex (2000)
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The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2(부부클리닉 사랑과 전쟁2)

2011South Korea
ComedyDramaPsychologicalFamilyRomance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Psychological themes with a 20% similarity match.

This show is designed to dramatize authentic narratives of married couples. It addresses the different challenges that prompt couples to consider divorce. A panel of judges facilitates the discussions and delivers rulings intended to assist couples in rediscovering the essence of marriage. Each episode offers a distinct storyline and features a blend of fresh and familiar cast members, including both idols and actors. The idol performers portray situations that newlyweds in their 20s and 30s may encounter.

Recommendation: 88 Street similar to Love Complex (2000)
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88 Street(88번지)

2016South Korea
DramaIllnessMental IllnessShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Drama, Illness, and Mental Illness themes with a 20% similarity match.

Marco, a psychiatrist grappling with the emotional scars left by the loss of his girlfriend, provides support to students residing on 88th Street. The narrative explores Marco's efforts to assist these students in overcoming their personal traumas and in rebuilding their connections with both others and the world around them.

Recommendation: Issue Makers similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Issue Makers(이슈메이커스)

2019South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingEditor Female LeadHardworking Female LeadMiniseriesShort Length SeriesSlight RomanceWeb SeriesWorkplace Romance

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

Eun Hye, formerly a well-known editor at one of Korea's leading women's magazines, decided to leave her position and founded a start-up called Issue Makers. Even though it has been two years since the company was launched, it has not achieved significant progress, with only its website to show for its efforts. However, Eun Hye receives a life-changing opportunity to expand into international markets. As Issue Makers prepares to unveil its inaugural magazine in Vietnam, the atmosphere in the office becomes increasingly busy and chaotic. Follow along as Eun Hye and her colleagues navigate their hectic schedules, nurture their friendships, manage their romantic lives, and pursue their aspirations.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 17 similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 17(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌17)

2019South Korea
ComedyDramaWorkplace SettingLifeOverweight

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Workplace Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

The seventeenth installment of the poignant drama exploring the joys and challenges faced by women in their 30s, focuses on a solo female character named Lee Young Ae. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Never Give Up similar to Love Complex (2000)
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Never Give Up(구필수는 없다)

2022South Korea
BromanceComedyDramaFriendshipBusiness IndustryBusinessman Male LeadEntrepreneur Male LeadGenius Male LeadHeartwarmingLifeMulti-Generational

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Drama, and Friendship themes with a 20% similarity match.

Illustrates the close friendship between Goo Pil Soo, a man in his forties striving for a comeback, and Jung Seok, a young entrepreneur with big dreams. The show will authentically showcase relatable narratives about current social and educational issues, as well as the challenges of finding employment and starting a business. It aims to bridge the generation gap and deliver a heartwarming comedy that appeals to all viewers.

Recommendation: The Girls on the Phone similar to Love Complex (2000)
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The Girls on the Phone(콜때리는그녀들)

2022South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipWorkplace SettingBest Friends RelationshipFemale Centered PlotLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love Complex (2000), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 20% similarity match.

A brief narrative about adolescents employed at a customer service center and interacting with actual clients.