Love & Life & Lie - Asian drama recommendation
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Love & Life & Lie(遇见爱情的利先生)

2017China
Arranged RelationshipBirth SecretBusiness IndustryLove TriangleMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSibling RivalrySwitched At BirthYouth

Liu Xin Tong, a positive young woman from a humble background, had a normal life until an unexpected incident led her and her mother to the residence of Ji Bai Jun, a prosperous businessman. There, she encountered Ji Zhi Zhen, the haughty daughter, Ji Zhen Yu, the kind and attractive adopted son, and Li Yao Nan, Ji Zhi Zhen's betrothed who she is destined to love. As she navigates through challenges, Xin Tong must conquer obstacles to protect her relationships and uncover the truth about her origins.

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Recommendation: Dandelion Love similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Dandelion Love(幸福蒲公英)

2013Taiwan
Love TriangleMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceYouthBusinessEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamilyFamily Secret

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

In this tale spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, we follow the journey of a young woman from a once wealthy family who finds the courage to strive for success. Despite her delicate appearance, she possesses a strong and fearless tomboyish nature. Unafraid of challenges, she can easily catch and kill a fish. However, her one fear stems from a childhood incident where she almost drowned at the age of 7, leaving her terrified of diving. In contrast, Danson Tang portrays a cold and unemotional hotel heir whose heart appears closed off and whose words are harsh. Yet, he secretly longs for a bold and adventurous girl like her to love.

Recommendation: Sun After the Rain similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Sun After the Rain(雨後驕陽)

2014Taiwan
Business IndustryLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceDramaHistorical

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Business Industry, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A shoe manufacturer in Taiwan will be caught in a dramatic feud within the industry due to the affection of Mu Dan, a young woman who sells vegetables at the local market. The company's master shoemaker, Huang Zheng Yi, has two apprentices - his son Huang Rong Can and an adopted son Liu Mu Cheng, whom he treats equally. However, when both brothers fall in love with Mu Dan, their relationship shatters and has long-lasting effects on the industry. The show originally aired with 80 episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. It was later rebroadcast with 40 episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.

Recommendation: Snow Angel similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Snow Angel(雪天使)

2004Taiwan
Birth SecretLove TriangleRomance

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Xiao Lei and Xiao Feng, two brothers who rely on each other, reside in a children's home where they have suffered mistreatment from the superintendent. Xiao Lei embarks on a quest to locate the Snow Angel, whom he believes can grant his wish. Along the way, he encounters a girl named Xue Tong, who has been left speechless by the loss of her mother. Despite not finding the Snow Angel, their meeting leads to the formation of a lasting friendship. Years later, Xiao Lei, now known as Ji Teng, coincidentally reunites with Xue Tong, rekindling their bond. Meanwhile, Xiao Feng, now called Xing Feng, harbors feelings for Xue Tong and endeavors to keep Ji Teng and Xue Tong apart.

Recommendation: That Woman Catches People similar to Love & Life & Lie
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That Woman Catches People(그 여자 사람잡네)

2002South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceSibling RivalryBetrayalBetrayed By A FriendDramaFriendship

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Sibling Rivalry themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bread, Love and Dreams similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Bread, Love and Dreams(제빵왕 김탁구)

2010South Korea
Birth SecretMelodramaRomanceSibling RivalryYouthBakingEmotionally Strong Female LeadEvil Step-ParentFamilyFamily SecretMother-Son RelationshipSecondary CoupleTime Skip

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Melodrama, Romance, Sibling Rivalry, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

Kim Tak Goo, the firstborn of Goo In Jong, who leads Geosung Enterprise—a renowned name in the baking sector—was expected to follow in his father's footsteps due to his exceptional baking skills. However, his family's scheme to deprive him of his rightful inheritance arose because he was the child of In Jong's mistress. Despite encountering numerous challenges, Tak Goo's resolve to dominate the baking industry propels him to reconstruct his career from the ground up.

Recommendation: Precious Youth similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Precious Youth(那年青春我们正好)

2016China
MelodramaRomanceYouthDrama

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Precious Youth narrates the story of Liu Ting, a diligent student, and Xiao Xiaojun, a passionate but troubled individual, and their bond of love and friendship from their university years in 1997 to the present day.

Recommendation: Struggle (2007) similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Struggle (2007)(奋斗)

2007China
Love TriangleRomanceYouthFriendship

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

The main character of the play is Lu Tao, a young man who is trying to discover his true identity while juggling life, love, and work in the 1980s. With two fathers, he is faced with two different life paths. He also has two romantic partners, leading to two distinct forms of passion. While he cherishes one particular ideal, the reality he creates is quite different. Through it all, he maintains an unwavering determination to keep fighting for what he wants.

Recommendation: Golden Pouch similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Golden Pouch(황금주머니)

2016South Korea
Birth SecretLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceDramaFamilyFoodMultiple CouplesOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the series "Golden Pouch," Seok Hoon, a brilliant doctor and orphan, suffers memory loss following an accident on his wedding day. Upon regaining consciousness, he mistakenly believes that the actors hired to portray his parents during the ceremony are his actual family. As he forms a deep bond with this couple, he experiences the warmth of belonging to a two-parent household for the very first time. Eventually, they embrace him as their son. Seol Hwa, the family's second daughter, maintains her cheerful disposition despite life's challenges. One day, she encounters Seok Hoon, who is grappling with his amnesia. Will they be able to navigate the tangled threads of destiny and find love? This romantic comedy features a cantankerous doctor who leaves his medical career behind to pursue cooking while becoming involved with a determined woman. (MBC)

Recommendation: The Heirs similar to Love & Life & Lie
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The Heirs(상속자들)

2013South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSibling RivalryComedyControlling ParentDramaFamily PressureHigh SchoolMale Chases Female FirstPoor Female LeadRich Male LeadSchool Bullying

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sibling Rivalry themes with a 26% similarity match.

Kim Tan is the successor to the Empire Group, currently studying in the United States. This move serves as a kind of exile, orchestrated by his older half-brother who is plotting to take control of the family enterprise. During his time in America, Kim Tan encounters Cha Eun Sang, who has come from Korea in search of her sister. He begins to develop feelings for her, unaware that she is the daughter of his family's housekeeper. When his fiancée, Rachel Yoo, arrives to escort him back to Korea, he finds himself caught between his obligations and his burgeoning love. (SBS World YouTube)

Recommendation: Flip in Summer similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Flip in Summer(夏日心跳)

2018China
Love TriangleRomanceYouthDivingSports

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

In order to promote physical fitness among students, Qingye University has decided to establish a diving team with the goal of competing at the national level. The story follows a group of young individuals who are members of the university's diving team. Xia Wen Xi, who is cold and aloof, joins the team alongside Xiu Ye, a talented but rebellious diver. The dynamic between the two creates tension within the team. Tao Le Si, known for her cheerful personality despite coming from a humble background, also becomes a part of the team. As Xia Wen Xi realizes his feelings for Tao Le Si, complications arise with the involvement of Gao Gong Ping and Sen Nai Yi, leading to a complex love triangle. Amidst all this drama, the team undergoes intense training in preparation for upcoming competitions.

Recommendation: Born Rich (2009) similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Born Rich (2009)(富貴門)

2009Hong Kong
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceBusinessFamily

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In the intricate world of finance, Cheuk Yat Yuen mistakenly believes that con artist Sa Fu Loi is his long-lost half brother, Cheuk Yat Ming. This fortunate error propels the swindler into a prominent position within the banking industry. Yuen's affection for Fu blinds him to the true nature and intentions of the con artist. However, Yuen's life takes a dramatic turn when he is abducted by a group of rioters while overseas, leading to a significant shift in his personality. Despite the efforts of his wife, Ho Tseuk Nin, to comfort him, Yuen struggles to overcome the traumatic ordeal. Seeking solace elsewhere, Yuen rekindles a relationship with his former flame, Tung Ling Chi, devastating Nin upon discovery of the affair. Meanwhile, Fu finds solace in assuming the identity of Cheuk Yat Ming, experiencing a sense of familial warmth and even embarking on a romantic journey with Yuen's younger sister, Cheuk Yat Sum. However, Sum, under the mistaken belief that they are biological siblings, conceals her feelings for Fu and remains committed to her admirer, Ko Tok Man. This revelation deeply wounds Fu, torn between his love for Sum and the inability to disclose his true identity. Ultimately, faced with the choice between love and wealth, Fu opts for the path of fortune, navigating a complex web of money, love, and ethical dilemmas in a gripping tale of deceit and desire.

Recommendation: She is Cool similar to Love & Life & Lie
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She is Cool(그녀는 짱!)

2003South Korea
Love TriangleRomanceYouthGangster Male LeadMartial Arts

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ha Hye Kyung, the daughter of a prominent gang leader, holds a Ph.D. in English and teaches part-time at a college. In addition to her academic prowess, she is a highly skilled martial artist proficient in Taekwondo, Judo, and Kung Fu. Lee Dong Ki, a member of Hye Kyung's father's gang, becomes a fugitive after being falsely accused of assaulting her. To clear his name and earn the gang's trust, he sets out to win Hye Kyung's affection. Yoo Ho Min, known as "Michael," is a monk who works as an assistant librarian at a monastery. As he works closely with Hye Kyung, he finds himself drawn to her. While he initially sees Dong Ki as a rival for Hye Kyung's heart, they eventually form a friendship.

Recommendation: The Duo similar to Love & Life & Lie
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The Duo(짝패)

2011South Korea
Love TriangleRomanceSwitched At BirthFriendshipHistorical

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Switched At Birth themes with a 25% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around two individuals who were exchanged at birth. Due to an unexpected turn of events, Chun Doong, born into nobility, experiences life as a slave and eventually transforms into a valiant outlaw. In contrast, Gwi Dong, originally a beggar, assumes Chun Doong's identity as a nobleman and rises to the position of police chief. They form a partnership known as Jjakpae and both develop feelings for the same woman, Dong Nyeo.

Recommendation: Toshishita no Otoko similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Toshishita no Otoko(年下の男)

2003Japan
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceCharacter DevelopmentOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yamaguchi Chikako, aged 30, desires love and marriage but struggles to find a suitable partner due to her age. Her younger brother Taku, 22, spends time with his friend Kengo and his girlfriend Asami. Kengo harbors feelings for Chikako, although she rejects him due to their age difference. Hanae, Chikako and Taku's mother, seeks love elsewhere as her husband Mitsuru fails to provide it. As Chikako and Taku become independent, Hanae feels lonely and unattractive. The story unfolds when Chikako meets Izaki Shun, a 43-year-old advertising executive, at the gym and immediately falls for him. Despite her proposal, Shun declines, leading to an unexpected encounter with Hanae at a bento shop. Intrigued by Hanae, Shun invites her to dinner, sparking a secret affair. Unbeknownst to each other, Chikako and Hanae are both involved with Shun, highlighting the complexities within the family. "Toshishita no Otoko" delves into the lives of older women searching for fulfillment and the family dynamics riddled with hidden truths. As secrets unravel, the narrative unfolds like the saying goes: "When it rains, it pours."

Recommendation: A Happy Woman similar to Love & Life & Lie
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A Happy Woman(행복한 여자)

2007South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceDramaFamily Relationship

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Lee Ji Yeon possesses an inherently positive and cheerful demeanor and works as a jewelry accessory designer. She is wedded to Choi Joon Ho. Meanwhile, Kim Tae Seop, a detective known for his reserved nature, becomes deeply attached to Ji Yeon after falling for her. Ji Yeon finds herself in a dilemma involving two men.

Recommendation: April Kiss similar to Love & Life & Lie
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April Kiss(4월 키스)

2004South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceDramaFirst Love

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Chae Won is an enchanting woman with a remarkable talent for the arts. She specialized in sculpture during her college years and now imparts her knowledge at her own art academy. One of her most treasured possessions is a pair of paddy birds that were a gift from her boyfriend during middle school. Whenever Chae Won gazes at the birds, she is reminded of her youthful romance. However, she struggles to determine whether her emotions for Jeong Woo, her current boyfriend from a middle-class background, stem from genuine affection or merely nostalgia. What is certain, though, is that she is presently involved with a man named Kang Jae Sup. Yet, when Jeong Woo unexpectedly reappears, both men find themselves caught in a complex love triangle.

Recommendation: She Is Nineteen similar to Love & Life & Lie
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She Is Nineteen(형수님은 열아홉)

2004South Korea
Birth SecretLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceComedyDoctor Male LeadEnemies To LoversForbidden LoveOlder Man-Younger WomanOrphan Female Lead

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

This series follows a 19-year-old girl named Yoo Min, who was left to fend for herself after her mother passed away. She resides with her adopted brother, Kang Pyo. One day, she crosses paths with Seung Jae, the younger sibling of Min Jae. Coincidentally, Yoo Min has had feelings for Min Jae, a doctor who has been treating her brother's illness for an extended period. To resist his mother's pressure, Min Jae enters into an engagement agreement with Yoo Min, leading all of them to stay at Min Jae's residence. Surprisingly, Yoo Min and Seung Jae discover that they attend the same high school, where Seung Jae harbors secret feelings for her. Meanwhile, Yoo Min's father, who lost his memory due to a car accident, is searching for her after she was abandoned 15 years ago by two women who worked at a restaurant. Tension arises when it is revealed that the people living in Min Jae's home are connected to Yoo Min's abandonment; they are the ones who took her inheritance and left her when she was just four years old.

Recommendation: Loving You (2002) similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Loving You (2002)(러빙유)

2002South Korea
Love TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSibling RivalryDeathFarmer Male LeadFilmmakingIsland SettingStar Crossed LoversStepbrothers' Relationship

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sibling Rivalry themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following the puzzling passing of her father, Jin Da Rae, a woman who dives for a living on Jeju Island, embarks on a quest for the truth. After rescuing Hyuk, a worker on an orange farm, from a dangerous situation in the water, they develop romantic feelings for each other. Yet, their love is tested when Hyuk's half-brother also becomes enamored with Da Rae. As the complexity of their relationships grows, Da Rae uncovers a connection between Hyuk and her father's demise.

Recommendation: Love, Just Come similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Love, Just Come(爱,来的刚好)

2017China
Birth SecretBusiness IndustryMelodramaRomanceAmnesiaDramaEvil In-LawFamilyFriendshipInfidelityRags To Riches

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Business Industry, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Since her childhood, Qing Ling was raised in a children's home. She is a compassionate, lively, and supportive young woman with an exceptional sense of smell. Because of her heightened sensitivity to scents, she began creating perfumes. Qing Ling's ambition is to develop a fragrance to give back to the orphanage and contribute to society. To achieve this goal, Qing Ling persevered through numerous challenges. Along her journey, she received assistance from Xu Qing Lun, Duan Tian Lang, Duan Yi Hua, and others. Additionally, she was able to locate and reconnect with her biological family during this period.

Recommendation: I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon similar to Love & Life & Lie
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I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon(我要變成硬柿子)

2007Taiwan
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceYouthDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolLifeSchool BullyingSchool SettingSecond Chance Romance

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bright Sun and a Gentle Breeze similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Bright Sun and a Gentle Breeze(风和日丽)

2012China
MelodramaRomanceYouthNovel AdaptationFamilyLife

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 23% similarity match.

During the late 1950s, the Republic of China, which had endured over fifty years of war, celebrated its tenth anniversary. Yang Xiao Yi, Liu Shi Jun, and their peers are young individuals of this new era embarking on a path to leave their mark on the world. Raised in a single-parent household, Yang Xiao Yi is resolute in uncovering the true identity of her biological father. As she navigates through challenges with her family, friends, and loved ones, she learns valuable lessons and remains resilient in the face of adversity.

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to Love & Life & Lie
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceDramaFamily RelationshipLife

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

In 2009, Deng Cao Cao faces the kidnapping of her three-year-old son, leading to her husband Guan Hao blaming her for negligence and the subsequent decision to divorce. Despite the passage of five years, she continues to struggle as a single parent while on a relentless quest to locate her missing child. Along the way, she crosses paths with Gong Jian, a former military serviceman turned entrepreneur, who aids her in the search for her son and forms a deep bond with both mother and child. As Cao Cao and Gong Jian grow closer, complications arise with the return of Guan Hao and the interference of Gong Jian's mother. The question remains whether a new marriage is on the horizon or if familial and friendship bonds will be irreparably damaged.

Recommendation: Persevere, Goo Hae Ra similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Persevere, Goo Hae Ra(칠전팔기 구해라)

2015South Korea
Love TriangleRomanceYouthFriends To LoversFriendshipMusic

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Youth themes with a 23% similarity match.

Goo Hae Ra, an aspiring artist, is on a quest for fame. She hopes to share her late father's music but encounters several challenges along the way. Hae Ra then teams up with twin brothers as they pursue their dreams of stardom on the musical contest "Superstar K2."

Recommendation: Ripening Orange similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Ripening Orange(橘子红了)

2002China
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceDramaFamilyHistorical

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Due to her inability to conceive, Da Ma has always been neglected by her spouse, Rong Yao Hua. Upon discovering his passionate affair with Yan Hong, a courtesan, she takes matters into her own hands by projecting her desires onto Xiu He, a humble farmer's daughter who reminds Da Ma of her own youth. Da Ma arranges for Xiu He to become a concubine in the Rong family, hoping she will bear a child for them. However, Yao Hua's cousin Yao Hui ends up marrying Xiu He instead and falls in love with her.

Recommendation: Only You (2005) similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Only You (2005)(온리유)

2005South Korea
Love TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadSecret Child

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Eun Jae was a determined and strong-willed young woman with a deep love for cooking. College did not appeal to her, and with the support of her high school friend, Jung Hyun Sung, she fled to Italy to pursue her culinary dreams at a cooking school. Hyun Sung, who cherished her greatly, accompanied her on this journey. Han Yi Joon, hailing from a wealthy background, traveled to Italy in search of his mother. There, he crossed paths with Eun Jae, who was also on a quest to uncover the secrets of crafting exquisite pasta. She offered comfort to Yi Joon, who was troubled by his mother's remarriage, and their bond soon led to a romantic encounter. However, a misunderstanding caused Yi Joon to leave Eun Jae the following morning. When Eun Jae discovered she was pregnant, she felt compelled to abandon her aspirations and return to Korea. Six years later, Eun Jae found herself working in low-wage restaurant positions, while Yi Joon began to take charge of his family's business. Meanwhile, Hyun Sung worked as a chef at one of Yi Joon's restaurants, which was managed by Ji Soo Yeon. Hyun Sung was supportive of Eun Jae's son and provided financial assistance to her struggling family. When Yi Joon encountered Eun Jae again while searching for a new chef, he realized that his feelings for her had not faded. The story's emotional complexity unfolds as the four main characters navigate their feelings for one another.

Recommendation: Still Loving You similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Still Loving You(빛나라 은수)

2016South Korea
MelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceDramaFamily RelationshipOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story revolves around Oh Eun Soo and Kim Bit Na, a former teacher and her student, who reunite years later after marrying siblings Yoon Soo Ho and Yoon Soo Hyun. Their families blend even further when their parents remarry, making them stepsisters.

Recommendation: You Are My Sisters similar to Love & Life & Lie
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You Are My Sisters(你是我的姐妹)

2015China
Birth SecretMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamilyFraternal Twin Female LeadHardworking Female LeadRude Male LeadSeparated FamilySisters' Relationship

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

An Jing and An Ning are identical twins who were separated during their parents' divorce when they were young. Their father, who favored sons, remarried and had another daughter named An Le. An Jing, the calm sister, stayed with their father while An Ning, the assertive sister, went with their mother. An Le was abducted at the age of 10. Each sister lived in distinct circumstances and encountered their own challenges. What awaits them when they are finally reunited?

Recommendation: Exhibition of Fireworks similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Exhibition of Fireworks(불꽃놀이)

2006South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceCharacter DevelopmentDramaOlder Woman-Younger ManUnrequited Love

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Shin Na Ra, a nearly thirty-year-old woman, eagerly awaits the return of her boyfriend, who has been away on a business trip for seven years. During their dinner together, he reveals that he has not only been unfaithful but has also developed feelings for another woman. Consequently, their relationship comes to an end. To cope with her heartbreak, Na Ra consumes a significant amount of alcohol and accidentally drops the ring her former boyfriend gifted her into the cup of a stranger. This stranger, In Jae, unknowingly consumes the drink containing the ring, leading both of them to end up in the hospital. To make ends meet, Na Ra pretends to be her 20-year-old sister to get a job as a cosmetic clerk at the store of Mi Rae, the woman her ex-boyfriend has fallen for. Coincidentally, In Jae also finds himself at the same shop. Thus begins their unexpected journey of romance, as In Jae is also infatuated with Mi Rae.

Recommendation: Mattsugu similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Mattsugu(まっつぐ 鎌倉河岸捕物控)

2010Japan
Love TriangleRomanceYouthEdo PeriodFriendshipHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

The plot centers on three adolescent boys who were raised in the vicinity of Kamakuragashi near Edo Castle, along with a girl who is admired by all three boys. As they navigate through life, their friendship, romantic relationships, and challenges help them transition into adulthood, all while being supported by their kind and nurturing neighbors.

Recommendation: Summer Scent similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Summer Scent(여름향기)

2003South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceFlorist Female LeadLove SquareSecond Chance RomanceSummer Setting

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Three years following the devastating loss of his initial love in a tragic incident, Min Woo encounters Hye Won, a flower seller who bears a striking resemblance to her

Recommendation: Meeting Plaza similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Meeting Plaza(만남의 광장)

2021South Korea
MelodramaRomanceYouthComedyMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Missing Love Confession similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Missing Love Confession(앗, 고백을 까먹었다!)

2024South Korea
Love TriangleRomanceYouthFantasyFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Happy Sisters similar to Love & Life & Lie
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Happy Sisters(해피 시스터즈)

2017South Korea
MelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceInfidelityMarriage Of ConvenienceMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Yoon Ye Eun, who has been married for seven years, enjoys a successful business with her husband, and they are relocating to a new residence. However, she soon discovers that he has been unfaithful. Meanwhile, her sister, Yoon Sang Eun, is struggling with financial troubles and operates a piano school. Through a matchmaking service, she encounters a potential partner and contemplates the idea of a contractual marriage as a means to settle her debts. (SBS International)

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Two Wives (2009)(두 아내)

2009South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceAmnesiaDramaFamily RelationshipInfidelity

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Han Ji Sook is a single parent who becomes romantically involved with a man who is already married. This man, Kang Chul Soo, has a family with his spouse, Yoon Young Hee. When Young Hee discovers Chul Soo's affair, she begins to emotionally withdraw from him. Ultimately, they end their marriage, allowing Chul Soo to embark on a new journey with Ji Sook. However, fate takes a turn when Chul Soo gets into a car accident, resulting in the loss of all memories related to Ji Sook. Consequently, Young Hee must act as if she and Chul Soo are still together.

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High School Romance(학생연애)

2019South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceYouthDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterWeb Series

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

A youth drama that illustrates the love triangle involving Seo Yeong, Jong Jin, and Ha Mi

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Winter Sonata(겨울연가)

2002South Korea
Birth SecretLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceDramaFirst Love ReturnsLovers SeparatedMale Chases Female FirstManipulative ParentSchool SettingStaged DeathStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Joon Sang transfers to a different high school to find his real father. Yu Jin and Sang Hyuk are childhood friends, with Sang Hyuk wanting more while Yu Jin sees him as a sibling. During a school trip with other classmates Oh Chelin, Jin Suk, and Yong Kuk, Joon Sang rescues Yu Jin after an accident. They grow close and she helps thaw his icy demeanor. However, circumstances and destiny prevent their love from flourishing as he suddenly disappears. A decade later, the old friends reunite to celebrate Yu Jin and Sang Hyuk's upcoming wedding. Yu Jin, who still harbors feelings for Joon Sang, is surprised when Oh Chelin's new boyfriend bears a striking resemblance to him.

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Fates & Furies(운명과 분노)

2018South Korea
Business IndustryMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceConspiracyDifficult AdulthoodDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEvil In-LawEvil Step-ParentPartners' RelationshipRevengeSismance

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Business Industry, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Despite Goo Hae Ra's intelligence and beauty, she finds herself in a dire predicament due to her family's troubles. Her elder sister has tried to take her own life, and her father has died. The only means for her to break free from her circumstances is through financial resources. She turns to Tae In Joon for help. He is the younger son of a shoe manufacturer. Tae In Joon develops feelings for Goo Hae Ra.

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May Queen(메이퀸)

2012South Korea
Birth SecretLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceCharacter DevelopmentDeath Of A GrandfatherDramaFriends To LoversLove SquareProsecutor Male LeadRevengeTearjerkerWelder Female Lead

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The protagonist Hae Joo starts her life in severe poverty. However, even with the weight of her parents' secret history, she skillfully maneuvers through challenges and strives to fulfill her aspirations. Her childhood love, Park Chang Hee, who is the son of the butler for a company chairman, also transcends his modest origins to become a successful prosecutor. Meanwhile, the cheerful and carefree Kang San, the affluent son of the boss, comes back to Korea after spending years overseas, realizing that he still harbors feelings for Hae Joo.

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Onzoshi Boys(御曹司ボーイズ)

2019Japan
Love TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceYouthComedyMultiple CouplesReverse-HaremSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Aihara Mugi is amazed when she learns that the successors of four prominent Japanese companies are in search of their soulmates on a reality television program. Without hesitation, she applies and to her surprise, she is selected as one of the three finalists. Mugi, along with two other contestants, participates in the show called "Marry the Prince," only to realize that it is not the romantic fairy tale she had envisioned. The four princes - Riku, Taiga, Terunoshin, and Tatsunari - are more focused on their personal issues than on finding love. However, as the show progresses, everyone discovers that love can blossom unexpectedly.

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Why Why Love(換換愛)

2007Taiwan
Love TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceYouthComedyHardworking Female LeadIllnessInsecure Male LeadMiscommunicationPoor Female LeadStep-sibling RivalryTroublemaker Male LeadUniversity

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Tong Jia Di is in need of a break from her busy life of work, family debt, and more work. Her close friend Jiang Xiao Nan decides to secretly place a "Love" voucher in Jia Di's prize box, hoping that the fortunate man who picks it will win Jia Di's heart. Interestingly, the kind-hearted Huo Yan, whom Jia Di has a crush on, turns out to be the chosen one. However, even though the prince has the option to redeem the voucher for Cinderella's love, it is uncertain if he will do so, especially when his mischievous younger brother is intent on using his "Master/Angel" voucher to make Jia Di serve him.

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Hooray for Love(애정만만세)

2011South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceComedyControlling ParentEx-spouse RelationshipFamily RelationshipGoofy Male LeadInfidelityMale Chases Female FirstSecond Chance RomanceSoap Opera

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kang Jae Mi enjoyed a joyful childhood with her parents, but by the time she reached 19, her father had an affair, leading to her parents' divorce. Jae Mi vowed to her mother that she would never see her father again. Later, she fell in love with Han Jung Soo and they married. Three years later, Jae Mi was committed to creating a happy family. She operated a restaurant alongside her husband and appeared to be content. Jae Mi also believed her husband was happy. Having witnessed her parents' separation, she was determined never to go through a divorce herself; however, she soon discovered that Jung Soo was involved with another woman. To complicate matters further, his mistress became pregnant, and Jung Soo expressed his desire for a divorce. On their third anniversary, he surprised Jae Mi with airplane tickets to Guam for herself, her mother, and her aunt. Byun Dong Woo, a lawyer influenced by his mother, had always been swayed by the opinions of his mother and sister. He had convinced himself that he wanted to remain single indefinitely. In a twist of fate, his sister's husband is actually Jae Mi's father, Kang Hyung Do, a fact unknown to everyone involved. To cheer up his mother, Dong Woo purchased tickets to Guam. Both families set off on vacation to Guam, completely oblivious to the intertwining destinies awaiting them. Meanwhile, while Jae Mi is in Guam, her husband Jung Soo executes his plan to unlawfully file for divorce.

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Seo Yeong, My Daughter(내 딸 서영이)

2012South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceBrother-Sister RelationshipCold Man-Warm WomanComedyDramaFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipHeir Male LeadSoap OperaWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of a father who becomes estranged from his daughter, exploring their complex emotions of love, resentment, and eventual reconciliation. Seo Young is a resilient woman determined to break free from the challenges of poverty, fueled by an intense desire to achieve success and elevate her social standing. In her pursuit of her aspirations, she severs connections with her impoverished family and her inept father, who continues to hold affection for his daughter, despite her resentment.

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Loving, Never Forgetting(戀戀不忘)

2014China
Love TriangleMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceNovel AdaptationAggressive Male LeadChild CustodyDramaNaive Female LeadOne-night StandPossessive Male LeadRich Male LeadSingle Mother

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Their paths crossed for the first time as the lotus flower petals were drifting down, but they had to separate soon after. When they met again years later, Li Zhong Mou seemed to have no memory of Wu Tong, which left her feeling sad. Now, all he desires is custody of their son. Can they mend their fractured relationship after spending seven years together?

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Hana Nochi Hare: HanaDan Next Season(花のち晴れ〜花男 Next Season〜)

2018Japan
Love TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceYouthChildish Male LeadControlling ParentDramaHigh SchoolJealousyLove Hate RelationshipRich Male LeadRiches To RagsSchool Bullying

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

The prestigious Eitoku Academy is facing a decline in its standards. In response, a group of students called Correct 5, led by Kaguragi Haruto, is determined to weed out underperforming students. Edogawa Ot, a student with financial struggles and a hidden engagement, becomes wary of the group's intentions. As secrets unravel, a shocking revelation about the leader of Correct 5 adds to the turmoil for everyone involved.

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Smiling Pasta(微笑 Pasta)

2006Taiwan
Love TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceYouthComedyContract RelationshipCookingFamous Man Common WomanLove Hate RelationshipNaive Female LeadRestaurantSchool SettingSongwriter Male Lead

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Youth themes with a 21% similarity match.

Xiao Shi has experienced 17 failed relationships, each ending within three months due to a curse placed on her by Ah Zhe. After her 17th breakup, she lost faith in finding love. However, her life takes a turn when she accidentally shares a kiss with the famous idol, He Qun, in a public setting. The incident is captured by paparazzi who speculate it to be a secret affair behind He Qun's girlfriend, Rita. To protect He Qun's image, his manager announces Xiao Shi as his girlfriend and future fiancee. This leads to a love contract between them, sparking a journey of learning to appreciate each other despite their initial disagreements and battling media scrutiny. As Ah Zhe and Rita re-enter the picture, the love triangle becomes more complex. Will He Qun and Xiao Shi's relationship withstand the obstacles, or will they succumb to interference from Ah Zhe and Rita? And can Xiao Shi finally break free from her three-month curse?

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A Mobile Love Story(爱情占线)

2008China
Love TriangleRomance

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 20% similarity match.

After returning to Shanghai from overseas, Lu Yun Fei starts his new career in the advertising industry. He is puzzled about why his ex-girlfriend, Su Fei, ended their relationship and has been unsuccessful in reaching out to her despite numerous attempts. Su Fei's old phone number becomes inactive and is now being used by Mu Bei Bei. Bei Bei is moved by the heartfelt messages she receives and connects with the sender, known as 'Edge of the Iceberg', on a mobile virtual community. They quickly develop a strong friendship. Meanwhile, Yun Fei and his team travel to Yunnan for a cellphone commercial shoot and coincidentally choose Bei Bei as their model. When Bei Bei wins a writing contest inspired by her interactions with 'Iceberg Edge', she decides to pursue her dreams in Shanghai. Upon arriving in Shanghai, Bei Bei crosses paths with Yun Fei, leading to misunderstandings that strain their relationship even more. Throughout their journey, Bei Bei receives assistance from Lin Li Zhong multiple times. Over time, Bei Bei and Yun Fei start to develop mutual admiration and respect, while Li Zhong finds himself falling for Bei Bei. Despite Yun Fei's growing feelings for Bei Bei, he keeps them hidden. It is only later on that they both realize they are actually best friends on the same mobile virtual community. Eventually, Bei Bei and Yun Fei go their separate ways. While in Beijing, Bei Bei discovers that Yun Fei has been searching for her through the mobile network. With the help of online friends, Yun Fei finally locates Bei Bei. She agrees to give him another chance under the condition that he sends out a chain SMS, which must reach her within a week.

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The Wedding (2009)(嫁衣)

2009China
MelodramaRomance

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Melodrama and Romance with a 20% similarity match.

The drama depicts the heartfelt tale of a woman left by her husband due to their child's severe illness, alongside the romantic journey involving four men.

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Unbeatable (2012)(无懈可击之蓝色梦想)

2012China
RomanceYouth

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Romance and Youth with a 20% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Lin Wei Wei, a university student, and Xu Hao Ting, a man with little ambition, as they strive to achieve their goals and navigate through important choices in their lives.

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Youth Without Limits(青春无极限)

2014China
RomanceYouth

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Romance and Youth with a 20% similarity match.

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Switch of Fate(忍冬艳蔷薇)

2016China
Birth SecretRomanceSwitched At BirthChinese Republican EraDramaHidden IdentityHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Love & Life & Lie, this drama also features Birth Secret, Romance, and Switched At Birth themes with a 20% similarity match.

The son of the renowned doctor Gu Feng from Qingyuantang pharmacy tragically drowned, leading Gu Feng's mother to blame their butler, Fang Cheng. Feeling resentful, Fang Cheng, who had a daughter named Qiang Wei with his mistress He Xiu, decided to swap his daughter with Gu Feng's daughter Ren Dong, who had been previously fostered elsewhere. Qiang Wei was raised in luxury by the Gu family, while Ren Dong grew up in poverty with He Xiu. As adults, Ren Dong coincidentally found employment at Qingyuantang pharmacy and crossed paths with Han Chong, a man who had faced numerous hardships in his life. Ren Dong's positive attitude and medical skills quickly earned her popularity at the pharmacy, including catching the attention of Zheng Ding, her longtime crush. When Fang Cheng discovered Ren Dong's true identity, he plotted against her and convinced Gu Feng's mother to create obstacles for her. Qiang Wei, upon learning her real heritage, also worked to prevent Ren Dong from reuniting with her family. With the support of Han Chong and Zheng Ding, Ren Dong persevered through challenges and emerged as a respected doctor. Fang Cheng's deceitful actions were eventually exposed, leading to his punishment, and Ren Dong was ultimately able to reunite with her family.