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Love in Shanghai(两个人的世界)

2021China
Classmates' RelationshipDifficult AdulthoodDramaLifeMarried Female LeadMarried LifeMarried Male LeadMelodramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

The narrative follows two college friends who ventured to Shanghai to chase their aspirations away from home. Sharing a rented space, Dong Yang and Li Wen Jia gradually develop a close bond. Eventually, they confess their love and choose to tie the knot. They encountered various obstacles in their professional lives, such as being falsely accused at work, and encountered numerous challenges as they worked towards building a future together. (DramaWiki, ChineseDrama.info) Based on the book "Shanghai Dream" by Zhou Yi Fei.

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Recommendation: The Way We Were similar to Love in Shanghai
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The Way We Were(归去来)

2018China
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCorruptionExchange Student Female LeadFamily RelationshipStudent Supporting CharacterUniversity

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 42% similarity match.

Xiao Qing, a foreign student in the United States, comes from a family with a strong sense of justice. Her father, a respected prosecutor, is known for his integrity. Similarly, Xiao Qing upholds these values in her own life. Shu Che, another student in her class, has a different background. While Xiao Qing's father is known for his honesty, Shu Che's father, a government official, has been involved in questionable activities. Despite benefiting from his father's connections, Shu Che strives to distance himself from his father's actions. When Xiao Qing and Shu Che develop feelings for each other, their relationship is put to the test when their fathers become involved in a legal dispute. As they navigate the conflict between their love and their family duties, Xiao Qing and Shu Che come to the realization that their relationship will never be the same.

Recommendation: We Are Young (2019) similar to Love in Shanghai
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We Are Young (2019)(未经安排的青春)

2019China
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadComedySmart Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 42% similarity match.

This narrative follows the journey of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 as they navigate through life. It explores their pursuit of dreams amidst facing harsh realities, building new relationships while letting go of old ones, and navigating the complexities of love.

Recommendation: Bad Boys' Diary similar to Love in Shanghai
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Bad Boys' Diary(惡男日記)

2013Taiwan
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCampus SettingUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 41% similarity match.

A tale of three young men encountering three young women while navigating university life. It captures the essence of youthful romance on campus! Embrace your true self and seek guidance from adults in matters of love!

Recommendation: Always Have, Always Will similar to Love in Shanghai
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Always Have, Always Will(原来时光都记得)

2021China
Classmates' RelationshipDramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCold Male LeadComedyEnergetic Female LeadFake RelationshipStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Classmates' Relationship, Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

Fang Li, a girl from a small town, and Luo Yan, a serious student with a stoic demeanor, reconnect in college and reminisce about their high school days. Despite their constant arguing, they begin a journey of love. Fang Li and Luo Yan first met as classmates in high school. Fang Li found Luo Yan to be a nightmare at the time. When they meet again in university three years later, Luo Yan doesn't remember their past interactions, but their rivalry is reignited. As they navigate the ups and downs of youth together, they rediscover lost beauty and pursue their dreams.

Recommendation: I Love You (2021) similar to Love in Shanghai
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I Love You (2021)(我爱你)

2021China
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCollege To Working LifeSecond Chance RomanceStudent Supporting CharacterTime SkipUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

Over a decade, the lives of three couples are depicted as they navigate the challenges of love from their college years into adulthood. Wang Yi and Du Xiao Ju, Peng Feng and Lang Ting, Liang An Qing, and Zhang Chun Lan first crossed paths while studying at university. As time passed after graduation, their relationships evolved in various ways. When these three pairs reunite, the question arises - can the love that lingers endure? Can someone who no longer feels anything find the courage to break free? Is there a possibility for a reunion for the one who walked away? This story delves into the complexities of unrequited love, resentment, affection, separation, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with it. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Love Playlist Pilot similar to Love in Shanghai
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Love Playlist Pilot(연플리 파일럿 파일럿)

2017South Korea
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadJealous Female LeadMiniseriesMultiple MainsShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

A preliminary narrative of 'Love Playlist' focuses on a group of five university students.

Recommendation: Growing Season similar to Love in Shanghai
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Growing Season(잘 하고 싶어)

2020South Korea
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCampus SettingMild Sexual ContentMultiple MainsSismanceUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

An authentic depiction of university students during a period characterized by a desire for passionate growth and a drive to succeed. (Naver)

Recommendation: In a Good Way similar to Love in Shanghai
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In a Good Way(我的自由年代)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead1990sDogFriends To LoversNostalgiaUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

During the summer of 1995, Zheng Ren Wei and Lin Jia En, who had been friends since childhood, sat for their college entrance exam. While Zheng successfully secured a spot in a college in Taipei, Lin was disappointed to find out she had not passed the test and was left in the rural area. Feeling restless and unoccupied, Lin made the decision to locate Zheng in Taipei and join him in the city for her final year of high school.

Recommendation: Go, Back Diary similar to Love in Shanghai
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Go, Back Diary(고, 백 다이어리 파일럿)

2018South Korea
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadHigh SchoolHigh School To Working LifeLove At First SightMiniseriesUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

A romance that began in 2008. What lies in store for the couple after a decade together? (Playlist Global)

Recommendation: The Old Dreams similar to Love in Shanghai
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The Old Dreams(光阴里的故事)

2022China
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadBusiness IndustryChildhood Friends RelationshipEntrepreneur Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

The story follows a close-knit group of individuals born in the early 1990s as they navigate their careers in the automotive industry. Chen Yi Duo had a chance encounter with a boy named Bi Lai Fu at the age of nine, leading to a competitive friendship both at home and in school. Lai Fu forms strong bonds with a group of friends known for their playful and mischievous ways, causing concern among the adults. As they approach their high school exams, each member of the group embarks on their own path, facing challenges in work, love, and life. The year 1998 brings significant changes in the automotive industry, with a decline in traditional bicycle sales. To preserve their shared memories, Lai Fu decides to rent a workshop and collaborate with his friends to revitalize the business by introducing innovative ideas. Together, they breathe new life into the outdated bicycles, making them a popular trend once again.

Recommendation: Youth Melody (2011) similar to Love in Shanghai
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Youth Melody (2011)(青春旋律)

2011China
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 39% similarity match.

Melody depicts a group of recent university graduates navigating their way into adulthood. At the center of the plot is Leo Ku, a mature student with a knack for business. Jiang Meng Jie portrays the female protagonist, a spirited tomboy who supports herself and excels at gaming. Heechul takes on the role of a professional gamer who sets out to win Jiang Meng Jie's heart. Zhou Mi portrays a wealthy and comedic young man determined to prove his worth beyond his family's wealth. Lastly, Yang Yang plays a gentle soul whose talent lies in nail artistry.

Recommendation: Gekikoi similar to Love in Shanghai
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Gekikoi(激恋)

2010Japan
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadMiniseriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 38% similarity match.

Miyuu lost faith in men after her father cheated with another woman. Nevertheless, she found herself falling in love with someone despite her lingering distrust.

Recommendation: Love Buffet similar to Love in Shanghai
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Love Buffet(愛似百匯)

2010Taiwan
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadAdapted From A MangaComedyLove TriangleUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 37% similarity match.

Xiao Feng is an energetic young woman who enjoys working with children and is embarking on her first year of college. Upon the arrival of Yi Cheng and Da Ye, her new neighbors and fellow college students, she must navigate the challenge of living with the two most popular and wealthy men in school. Yi Cheng is a reserved and attractive individual still haunted by a past relationship, while Da Ye is a charming and carefree playboy who struggles to understand the concept of love. Despite developing feelings for Da Ye, Xiao Feng is left heartbroken when he is unable to reciprocate her emotions. Seeking solace in Yi Cheng, Xiao Feng finds herself falling for him as well, only to have her heart broken once more when she returns to Da Ye. Will Xiao Feng ever find true love and manage to navigate the pressures of school and home?

Recommendation: The Sweet Burden similar to Love in Shanghai
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The Sweet Burden(小儿难养)

2012China
DramaLifeMarried Female LeadMarried LifeMarried Male LeadRomanceFamily RelationshipFatherhoodMotherhood

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Married Female Lead, Married Life, Married Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Jiang Xin and Jian Ning are often referred to as the ideal couple. They tied the knot and welcomed their first child before reaching the age of 30. However, they soon realize that they were unprepared for the challenges of parenthood as they are overwhelmed by the new responsibilities that come with caring for a child.

Recommendation: One and a Half Summer similar to Love in Shanghai
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One and a Half Summer(一又二分之一的夏天)

2014China
RomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCampus SettingUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

A drama focusing on the lives of young adults in a university setting. Nichkhun has been cast as a Chinese American character who goes to China for his studies and to search for his love interest. The series will be situated in a picturesque college campus and will showcase the experiences of the students in an entertaining and romantic manner.

Recommendation: Rush to the Dead Summer similar to Love in Shanghai
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Rush to the Dead Summer(夏至未至)

2017China
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadBest Friends RelationshipIdol Supporting CharacterStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

This is a coming-of-age tale that unfolds over a decade, exploring themes of companionship, isolation, and a pivotal act of disloyalty that fractures a tight-knit circle of friends, leading each individual on their own path into society. Despite facing financial hardship, Li Xia perseveres and earns a scholarship to an esteemed high school where she crosses paths with the renowned Fu Xiao Si and Lu Zhi Ang. Romantic feelings blossom among the group, solidifying their bond as friends. Following graduation, each friend pursues their own aspirations: Xiao Si becomes a successful artist, Li Xia becomes his assistant and partner, Qi Qi achieves fame as a singer after winning a competition, and Yu Jian ventures to Beijing to chase her dream of becoming a singer. Despite encountering various challenges like Xiao Si's artistic struggles, Li Xia's departure, Zhi Ang's imprisonment, Qi Qi's betrayal, and Yu Jian's boyfriend's tragic death, the once vibrant and carefree summer days begin to dim. As the friends evolve and question the foundations of their friendship, a decade of experiences teaches them that apart from memories, nothing lasts forever, but they have discovered the power of love and personal growth.

Recommendation: Suddenly This Summer similar to Love in Shanghai
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Suddenly This Summer(忽而今夏)

2018China
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadGame Developer Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

He Luo, a sports student, was known for her low academic performance and lack of enthusiasm in high school. Determined to prove herself, she set her sights on attending Hua Qing, the country's top university. With the support of her classmate Zhang Yuan, He Luo dedicated herself to preparing for the gaokao and managed to improve her grades significantly, surprising everyone at their school. As He Luo's friends found love, she and Zhang Yuan confessed their feelings for each other. They decided to apply to the same university, but unfortunately, only He Luo was accepted. Despite their initial plans, they ended up attending different universities in different cities and eventually different countries, each embarking on their own journey of growth. The novel "Suddenly, This Summer" by Ming Qian Yu Hou explores the fate of these two characters.

Recommendation: Time Flies (2021) similar to Love in Shanghai
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Time Flies (2021)(时光旧巷的我们)

2021China
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadInsecure Male LeadNice Male LeadRoommates' RelationshipStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The kind-hearted and straightforward young man named Wang Yi Chuan was accepted into the acting program at Southeast University of Arts due to his good looks and strong skills. In this new environment, he became roommates with Duan Shi Jie, a handsome but insecure individual, Chen Dong Dong, a witty dropout, and Gu Shu Heng, a teenager from the opera department burdened by parental expectations. Despite facing academic challenges and relationship issues, they went from being adversaries to close friends, forming a bond like brothers. As the first semester came to a close, the dormitory lights symbolized the passage of time, shining a light on their shared youth.

Recommendation: The Examination for Everyone similar to Love in Shanghai
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The Examination for Everyone(大考)

2022China
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadDifficult ChildhoodEpidemicFestival SettingStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

In 2020, just before the Spring Festival, the outbreak of the epidemic drastically altered the lives of high school students, marking the beginning of their ultimate challenge. The sudden epidemic arrived in China at the start of 2020, presenting an unprecedented trial for the high school students in Jinhe County, Anhui Province. Similar to overcoming obstacles during the gaokao (college entrance examination), a sudden flood brought about new obstacles. Through the collaborative efforts of the party, government, and society as a whole, satisfactory results were achieved in this significant test.

Recommendation: Rock Sugar Summer similar to Love in Shanghai
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Rock Sugar Summer(冰糖一夏)

2022China
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadComing Of AgeMultiple CouplesStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Lai Dui Dui is a young college student with aspirations of becoming a successful artist. While she struggles in subjects like math and English, her poor grades put her at risk of failing if she doesn't improve. Jiang Zuo, a top-performing student at the same college, offers to help Lai Dui Dui by pretending to be her boyfriend. However, their arrangement leads to complications when Jiang Zuo's past feelings for Lai Dui Dui resurface. As a love triangle develops, Lai Dui Dui must work on her grades while navigating her romantic entanglements.

Recommendation: Farming Academy similar to Love in Shanghai
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Farming Academy(농부사관학교)

2019South Korea
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadAgriculture IndustryCountryside SettingFarm SettingFarmingUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The drama series showcases the aspirations, ambitions, and camaraderie of youth who aspire to be farmers. Ha Joo Seok is a first-year student at a farming academy. He speaks straightforwardly, yet he is thoughtful towards others. Shin Yoo Jin, also a first-year student at the same academy, possesses sharp intellect and excels in data analysis. From a young age, she has envisioned herself as a farmer.

Recommendation: Nonstop similar to Love in Shanghai
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Nonstop(논스톱)

2000South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadComedyFamily RelationshipFriendshipSitcomUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The show gained fame for featuring a talented group of young stars, some of whom rose to stardom after appearing on the series. Each season of Nonstop follows the comical daily escapades of a circle of university students, along with their loved ones and friends.

Recommendation: Because It's the First Time similar to Love in Shanghai
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Because It's the First Time(처음이라서)

2015South Korea
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadComing Of AgeHousemates' RelationshipLove TriangleMultiple MainsUnrequited LoveYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Yoon Tae Oh, a carefree 20-year-old college freshman, has been friends with Han Song Yi since childhood. As he spends more time with her, he starts to develop feelings for her vibrant and optimistic nature. At the same time, Tae Oh has a close friend named Seo Ji An, who is known for her good behavior and exemplary character. This situation creates a love triangle involving the three of them.

Recommendation: Secret Crushes: Special Edition similar to Love in Shanghai
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Secret Crushes: Special Edition(전지적 짝사랑 시점 특별판)

2017South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityUnrequited LoveWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The well-known and fresh characters will be crafting a romance that feels completely genuine.

Recommendation: Best Teamwork similar to Love in Shanghai
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Best Teamwork(팀플남녀)

2018South Korea
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadMiniseriesShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

A team of students is required to collaborate in order to finish a group assignment.

Recommendation: Dating Class similar to Love in Shanghai
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Dating Class(필수연애교양)

2019South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadBromanceMultiple CouplesShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The narrative centers on six college students who are inexperienced in the world of dating, exploring the insights they gain throughout their experiences. This web series is inspired by a real university course called 'An Introduction to Dating'.

Recommendation: Miss Independent Ji Eun Season 2 similar to Love in Shanghai
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Miss Independent Ji Eun Season 2(세상 잘 사는 지은씨2)

2019South Korea
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadFriendshipHardworking Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

In Season 2, we delve into Lee Ji Eun's experiences at university, exploring the concerns and romantic endeavors of college students. Ji Eun faces crucial choices regarding her emotions, aspirations, and ultimately, her future.

Recommendation: New Love Playlist similar to Love in Shanghai
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New Love Playlist(뉴연플리)

2022South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCOVID-19IllnessInfectious DiseaseLove SquareUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Rewritten text: The upcoming series, New Love Playlist, explores the lives of college students navigating the challenges of love amidst the unprecedented backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommendation: Secret Playlist similar to Love in Shanghai
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Secret Playlist(플레이,플리)

2023South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadFamous Female LeadFamous Male LeadIdol Male LeadMusician Female LeadMusician Male LeadYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

At first glance, Han Joo seems like a regular 24-year-old college student diligently searching for a job in the real world. However, she harbors a secret passion for singing and maintains an anonymous cover song SNS account under the name 'Plii'. On the other side, Do Gook is a member of the popular idol group S.E.Z. nearing the end of his contract. He decides to collaborate with Plii, whom he admires, as he prepares to embark on a solo career. Surprisingly, they discover that they were classmates in college! As Han Joo hides her identity as Plii and Do Gook tries to uncover it, will they succeed in revealing each other's true selves?

Recommendation: Love After School Season 2 similar to Love in Shanghai
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Love After School Season 2(방과후연애 2)

2018South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadMiniseriesShort Length SeriesStudent-Teacher RelationshipUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The follow-up to the romantic tale "Love After School 2" will explore the bond between the characters from the initial season. Bang and Hong were devoted friends during their school days, and it wasn't until they grew up that they recognized their love for one another. They continue to enjoy each other's company while preparing for their forthcoming wedding. However, the couple will encounter unforeseen challenges that will truly test their emotions. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles?

Recommendation: Farming Academy Season 2 similar to Love in Shanghai
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Farming Academy Season 2(농부사관학교 시즌2)

2019South Korea
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadAgriculture IndustryCountryside SettingFarmingStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

"Farmer's Academy" focused on the main characters as they embarked on their journey as freshmen at South Korea's sole national university specializing in agriculture. The upcoming second season will follow them into their third year as they near graduation and consider their future careers in farming.

Recommendation: No Time for Love similar to Love in Shanghai
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No Time for Love(연애는 무슨 연애)

2018South Korea
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadHardworking Male LeadMiniseriesNice Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around four individuals navigating the challenge of balancing their education and careers with romantic relationships.

Recommendation: Love Story in Harvard similar to Love in Shanghai
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Love Story in Harvard(러브스토리 인 하버드)

2004South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadImmunodeficiency DisorderLawyer Supporting CharacterLove TriangleLovers SeparatedUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

It depicts the aspirations and romantic pursuits of international students attending Harvard. The narrative features vibrant, diligent, and idealistic characters and plots. Set against the backdrop of the renowned Ivy League institution in the United States, the story revolves around a youthful romance. Kim Hyun Woo, a first-year law student at Harvard Law School, finds himself in competition with his classmate Hong Jung Min for the affection of the attractive medical student Lee Soo In. Both men hail from esteemed families, whereas Soo In comes from a less affluent background. Will the three of them be able to navigate their romantic conflicts while simultaneously striving for their dreams?

Recommendation: Brave to Love similar to Love in Shanghai
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Brave to Love(愛情白皮書)

2019Taiwan
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadAge GapBisexual Male LeadHardworking Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterWorkplace SettingYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Cheng Mei, Gua Ju, Qu Shou, Xing Hua, and Song Gang became friends while participating in a student organization at university. Despite experiencing heartbreak due to romantic relationships, they remained close as they transitioned from students to working professionals. Throughout their journey, they encountered obstacles related to various issues such as same-sex relationships, workplace harassment, women's empowerment, infidelity, and relationships with significant age gaps. As they navigate through these challenges, they rely on their friendship to support each other and find solutions to the problems they face in love and life. (Viki)

Recommendation: Ano Ko no Kodomo similar to Love in Shanghai
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Ano Ko no Kodomo(あの子の子ども)

2024Japan
Classmates' RelationshipDramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadCaregiver Supporting CharacterHousewife-Househusband Supporting CharacterStudent Supporting CharacterTeammates' RelationshipTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Classmates' Relationship, Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 35% similarity match.

Kawakami Sachi is a typical second-year high school student who comes from a peaceful family. Her parents approved of the relationship between Sachi and her childhood friend Tsukishima Takara, despite attending different schools. Takara is a member of the track and field club, with aspirations of attending a prestigious university on a track scholarship. However, when Sachi realizes she is pregnant, they are forced to confront the challenges of parenthood and decide if they are ready to start a family.

Recommendation: Guo Fang Sheng similar to Love in Shanghai
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Guo Fang Sheng(国防生)

2011China
DramaSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadMilitaryMilitary TrainingUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

"Guo Fang Sheng" follows the journey of college students who initially joined Huang Hua University to pursue their individual life ambitions, and are now training as National Defence students together

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Say that You Love Me(爱情是从告白开始的)

2012China
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadComedyFriends To RivalsStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of four young individuals as they navigate university life, forming bonds of friendship and love along the way. Chi Zao Zao and his two high school companions finally achieve their dream of attending their ideal university after three years of hard work. On the first day of classes, a stroke of luck leads to Zao Zao and his crush, Ou Hao Chen, being the talk of the campus due to an impressive love confession. However, Hao Chen, who is seen as cool by many, is not impressed by Zao Zao's persistent affection, causing Zao Zao much distress. With the arrival of Hao Chen's friend Han Fei, several awkward situations are diffused, bringing Zao Zao and Hao Chen closer together. Despite this, another student named Shang Guan Yi tries to come between Zao Zao and Hao Chen by attempting to get closer to Hao Chen.

Recommendation: My Honey similar to Love in Shanghai
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My Honey(我的二分之一男友)

2022China
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadComedyHaphephobiaMental IllnessShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Su Zi Ying, a college student who struggles with a fear of intimacy, crosses paths with Ye Jun Cheng, a fellow student who is oblivious to her condition

Recommendation: University Life similar to Love in Shanghai
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University Life(大学宿舍生活)

2019China
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadAthlete Male LeadDifficult ChildhoodDormitory SettingRoommates' RelationshipSportsStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Mei Shuai, Liang Chuan, Jia Shi Cong, Hao Dong Ming, Huang Xiao Lu, Chen Qian, Xin Feng Dan, and Wang Yu Fei all enrolled in the school with a passion for art. The student dormitory in the College of Art is filled with tales of happiness, challenges, warmth, and love. These eight new students will embark on their artistic journey in college. Even though they are unsure about life, lack understanding of art, and have no idea about the future, they remain determined. They cling to their passion and move forward courageously. Along the way, they laugh, cry, and inspire each other. Through these experiences, they form a strong bond and become a close-knit family. They support each other professionally, help with personal struggles, share joys, and resolve conflicts together.

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Wind Direction(迎风的青春)

2024China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead1990sAdventureComing Of AgeFamilyFriendshipTown SettingYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Cheng Miao Miao, 17, and her brother Cheng Ya Ya, 16, were both born in the primary oil production facility of Linqi Oilfield. Their family has worked in the oilfield for three generations. Their father, Cheng Peng Fei, works as an ear, nose, and throat specialist, while their mother, Jia Dai Yu, is in charge of team logistics. The family relocated from the northwest to the coastal base of Heping Town in the late 1990s. Miao Miao, eager to explore the world beyond, convinced her childhood sweetheart Li Si and best friend Hu Qiu Min to join her on a summer adventure to "welcome Hong Kong back to the motherland," but the plan fell through. Meanwhile, Ya Ya ventured into the back mountains for an archaeological expedition, where he was nearly mistaken for a grave robber. Their mother, Jia Dai Yu, fretted constantly as the siblings navigated the tumultuous waters of high school life. Miao Miao found herself embroiled in a friendship dilemma with Li Si, while Ya Ya encountered Yuan Shan Qing, a new transfer student in his class who happened to be the daughter of a wanted criminal. Ya Ya bravely defended Shan Qing against the hostility from their classmates. Through these challenges, the siblings experienced significant personal growth and maturation.

Recommendation: Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2 similar to Love in Shanghai
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Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2(イタズラなKiss~Love in TOKYO 2)

2014Japan
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadComedyDoctor Male LeadNurse Female LeadSecondary CoupleStudent Supporting CharacterSupportive In-LawYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Aihara Kotoko has now transformed into Irie Kotoko

Recommendation: Itoshi no Nina similar to Love in Shanghai
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Itoshi no Nina(いとしのニーナ)

2020Japan
Classmates' RelationshipDramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadAdapted From A MangaBest Friends RelationshipKidnappingSexual AssaultStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Classmates' Relationship, Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

One day, Atsushi receives a shocking message from his childhood friend, Masa, saying, "I've taken Niina Aota." Niina, also known as Nina, is the girl Masa fell for instantly while commuting to school. Atsushi is skeptical at first, but when he visits Masa's place, he realizes that Nina has indeed been kidnapped. (MyAnimeList)

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Sabae to Yattara Owaru(サバエとヤッたら終わる)

2024Japan
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadAdapted From A Web MangaComedyPart-time Worker Female LeadPart-time Worker Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Uji often seeks advice from Sabae Reika, who is both his friend and Sakurai's best friend, regarding his romantic feelings for Sakurai

Recommendation: Freshman similar to Love in Shanghai
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Freshman(프레쉬맨)

2019South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadBromanceComedyFriendshipRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

It illustrates the struggle faced by external individuals trying to integrate into the college community.

Recommendation: Trap similar to Love in Shanghai
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Trap(트랩)

2020South Korea
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadInfidelityMultiple MainsShort Length SeriesTemptationThrillerUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

"Trap" merges elements of romance and thriller, depicting the themes of love, temptation, and betrayal experienced by university students in their twenties. (Soompi)

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P.S...I Luv U(天使我爱你)

2005Taiwan
RomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCohabitationHousemates' RelationshipUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Xin and Xiaoyue met for the first time during their university orientation. They both felt an instant attraction towards each other. As part of a game during orientation, Xin was assigned to be Xiaoyue's protector, giving him a reason to look out for her with great care. Xin had planned to reveal his feelings for Xiaoyue through a note from the game, but the note was never delivered. Years later, Xiaoyue, now a successful jewellery designer, moves into a condo only to find out it has also been rented to a playboy named Feng. Despite their initial disagreements, a mediator named Yan helps them reach a compromise to live together. Xiaoyue starts to notice Yan always appearing at the right time to improve situations between Feng and herself, leading her to develop feelings for him. Eventually, the two flatmates become a couple with Yan's subtle guidance. Suddenly, Yan disappears, leaving Xiaoyue feeling a sense of loss. She discovers a note in Yan's bag from Xin, revealing that he will always be her guardian angel. Xiaoyue realizes that Yan is actually...

Recommendation: Love, Timeless similar to Love in Shanghai
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Love, Timeless(鐘樓愛人)

2017Taiwan
DramaRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyFantasyFriends To LoversMultiple CouplesTime TravelUniversity

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Time is like a message of affection, addressed to whoever it may concern. Life does not offer any opportunities for second guessing. However, if you were to be ten years younger, what aspects of your life would you wish to alter? One day, Shi Zhao Yu and Kai Jia were invited by their old university friend Ruo Bi to revisit their secret hangout from their university days, known as the "Clocktower". This "Clocktower" was actually an abandoned classroom/lab where Zhao Yu, Kai Jia, Ruo Bi, Jun Ren, Hai Meng, and Zhi Ni used to gather. Upon their arrival that day, they found Ruo Bi standing on the rooftop outside the clock tower. As they anxiously called out to Ruo Bi, a sudden light emanated from the clock on the wall. When Zhao Yu woke up again, he found himself transported back to the year 2007, when he was in his second year of university. Despite numerous failed attempts to return to 2017, Zhao Yu made the decision to relive his youth, participate in the basketball game he had once lost, and pursue his dream girl Ruo Bi, whom he had missed out on before. However, he also found himself unable to ignore his feelings for Kai Jia, especially as she grew closer to Jun Ren. Will Zhao Yu take this opportunity to confront his true self and learn how to love? Will he cherish the precious moments of his youth?

Recommendation: Good Morning Call: Our Campus Days similar to Love in Shanghai
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Good Morning Call: Our Campus Days(グッドモーニング・コール 2)

2017Japan
LifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadCampus SettingClumsy Female LeadCold Man-Warm WomanComedyLove TriangleStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

The upcoming series will feature a unique storyline and will center around the college experiences of Yoshikawa and Uehara.

Recommendation: Wakatte Ite mo: The Shapes of Love similar to Love in Shanghai
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Wakatte Ite mo: The Shapes of Love(わかっていても the shapes of love)

2024Japan
DramaLifeRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadAdapted From A WebtoonChildhood Friends RelationshipEmotionally Unavailable Female LeadEmotionally Unavailable Male LeadSculptor Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kosaka Ren has recently arrived in Japan to assume a temporary lecturer position at an art university located in Kamakura. He is a gifted and youthful artist who exudes an intriguing charm that draws people towards him, yet he also maintains a certain level of distance from those around him. Similar to butterflies fluttering around a flower, he is constantly surrounded by others. However, everything changes when he encounters a particular woman who starts to impact his emotions. Despite being aware of the potential pain that may come with it, he cannot help but be affected by her presence.

Recommendation: Basketball Fever similar to Love in Shanghai
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Basketball Fever(热血狂篮)

2018China
LifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadBasketballSportsStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYouth

Like Love in Shanghai, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Young Adult Female Lead, and Young Adult Male Lead themes with a 32% similarity match.

The film "Basketball Fever" follows the journey of a young basketball player who learns about himself while honoring his friend's final request. Through dedication on the court, he is able to move past his self-centered mindset and achieve success.