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Troubled teenager Yu, at 17 years old, is the son of a widowed priest engaged in a forbidden romance with a parishioner. Yu is deeply affected by his father's hypocritical religious devotion and takes his own wrongdoing - secretly taking inappropriate photos of schoolgirls - very seriously, to the point where he turns it into a source of income. Yu is reserving his first intimate experience for the perfect girl, whom he believes he has found in Yoko, a rebellious schoolgirl who has a strong dislike for men and enjoys getting physical with them. Despite his strong feelings for Yoko, winning her affections proves to be a challenging task, especially with the interference of a zealous cult recruiter named Aya who also has her sights set on Yoko.

The compassionate female teacher from the fishing village Hai Niang defies all odds and takes in eight street children. Qi Guo Lin, the boyfriend of Xiang Lan, assists Hai Niang in her endeavors. Just before her wedding, it is revealed that Hai Niang is terminally ill. Despite this, she orchestrates the marriage of Xiang Lan and Qi Guo Lin and entrusts the care of the eight homeless children to Qi Guo Lin. She quietly departs with a sense of fulfillment, leaving behind a legacy of boundless love. A tombstone inscribed with the word "mother" stands as a symbol of the children's and world's longing. The story is full of twists and turns, evoking tears and admiration for the unwavering love that permeates throughout.

Minato, a well-liked man, has harbored feelings for his senior's former girlfriend Yuiko for 240 days, despite her not returning his affections. He struggles to prevent his arranged partner Kaoruko from developing feelings for him. Unexpectedly, he is presented with a surprising proposition. The story also delves into the reasons behind Minato's love for Yuiko and her genuine, unfiltered self.

Upon turning 30, Zhang Xiao Wu experiences a string of unfortunate events: her fiancé abandons her for another woman, her business is on the brink of collapse, her landlord evicts her, and her family members constantly ask her for money. Despite these setbacks, Zhang Xiao Wu remains optimistic and confronts each obstacle with a positive mindset, ultimately discovering genuine joy and love.

Follow-up to Xiao Ju's Spring.

Bi Shen Nan, a determined mother known for her strict parenting style, finds herself under immense pressure as she raises her daughter Qian Qian. On the other hand, her husband, Luo Su, has a more relaxed approach to parenting. Qian Qian, the couple's daughter, is considered the princess of the family. Realizing the importance of a strong educational foundation in elementary school, Bi Shen Nan decides to adopt a more disciplined approach to parenting in order to help her daughter succeed academically. Despite this, Luo Su prioritizes Qian Qian's happiness above all else, even if it means she may fall behind academically. Adding to the mix are their opinionated grandparents and the return of Luo Su's gentle ex-girlfriend.

Ye Qing, on the verge of tying the knot with her partner Lu Wen, manages a flower boutique. As she busily arranges flowers for a celebrity wedding, an unexpected issue arises with the shop's flowers. This leads Ye Qing to unintentionally offend a wealthy individual. In order to resolve the situation, Meng Qing is summoned by Liang Shi to assist. Consequently, Ye Qing ends up missing her planned outing with her partner. Once the work dilemma is resolved, she discovers that her partner's belongings are mysteriously missing, setting the stage for the unfolding story.

Ueno Hana, aged 29, is employed at a small hotel

When TV producer Lei Da accidentally becomes involved in Xu Zhi's marital problems, their lives become increasingly connected, leading to Lei Da developing strong feelings for her. To win over Xu Beiyang, Xu Zhi's strict father, Lei Da teams up with her two other potential suitors, Wang Chuang and Luo Shixiong, in an effort to show their worthiness as partners for Xu Beiyang's daughters.

Tong Tong has had difficulty hearing since she was a child, a result of rescuing her family from a fire. She grapples with finding acceptance in society without being treated differently. Through the guidance of her mentor and support from those around her, Tong Tong discovers her talent in voice acting, embracing her newfound strength. While working at a dubbing company, she encounters Leung Kai Yin, who initially treats her with excessive care due to her disability. Despite challenges, Tong Tong finds herself falling for Kai Yin as he learns to truly understand her. However, she struggles to confess her feelings as another woman, Yuen Siu Naa, also shows interest in Kai Yin. Tong Tong faces a new obstacle that threatens to bring her down. Will Kai Yin be able to connect with Tong Tong emotionally, or will his efforts be in vain?

Ching Sum, an employee at a pharmaceutical company, is married to his controlling wife, Ko Lai Sum. Instead of confronting her directly, he has been avoiding conflict for the past seven years. However, Lai Sum continues to suspect him of infidelity. Sum's younger brother, Ching Yee, often teases him but also sympathizes with his situation, offering practical advice when possible. One day, Sum is caught cheating by Lai Sum in Shenzhen, who then suggests divorce. Yee, who claims to never lose in matters of love, meets Miu Ling Chi, a new manager at the company, and suffers a significant loss, nearly jeopardizing his job in the process.

The plot revolves around Gung Yan-tung, an ordinary vegetable market worker, who undergoes a mysterious transformation into the famous cantopop star Gan Lik-shun after consuming chocolate. As Gan Lik-shun, he becomes the top-selling celebrity in Hong Kong. However, once the effects of the chocolate wear off, Gung Yan-tung reverts back to his normal self. He eventually forms a romantic relationship with Tse On-fei, who is unaware of his true persona.

Sakuraba Yuuichiro, a popular pop idol known for his cool demeanor, is revealed to be a carefree and cheerful individual. He finds himself in a predicament after falling for Sakura and agreeing to marry into her family, which includes three sisters. To complicate matters further, he faces challenges in concealing his marriage from his devoted and enthusiastic fans.

Yuko, Mayumi, and Sakiko have each been married for a while and are content with their lives. They confide in each other about their challenges, aspirations, and desires during their gatherings at Mayumi's beauty salon. This narrative sheds light on the experiences of modern women, specifically housewives.

Kasuga Chieko is a woman in her middle years who owns a business selling lunch boxes. Her husband disappeared 27 years ago, causing her to avoid romantic relationships ever since. However, this summer, she finds herself falling in love for the first time in many years. Despite dealing with the challenges of managing her business, supporting her unemployed son, and contending with her sister-in-law who also has feelings for the same man, Chieko fights to maintain her newfound love.

Hana Sakai is a solo parent raising her 5-year-old daughter, Mimi. Their lives change when she encounters Tokumura Shuji, a producer from NTV, who recognizes her talent and offers her the opportunity to become the weather girl on his show "News No. 1." The series follows Hana as she navigates the challenges of balancing her job with her responsibilities as a mother.

The series takes place in a rice store located in Kamakura, Kanagawa. It follows the story of Kasugai Ryuhei, a stubborn yet kind-hearted elderly man who manages the traditional rice shop, along with his cheerful daughter-in-law Tae and his eldest son Shinpei. When Shinpei discovers his father's illness, he decides to join the family business to support his father, who has been worn down by his own stubbornness for years. The show highlights how the family comes together in the face of Kasugai's diagnosis.

At the age of 26, Hatsumi Kitahara works as a dental hygienist and resides with her father, Kyotaro, a seasoned naval officer, as well as her retired grandmother, Hanako. Hatsumi envisions a simple life filled with average job, marriage, and overall enjoyment. Following her mother's passing, she returned home after living independently. Despite their close living situation, Hatsumi and Kyotaro engage in daily trivial arguments. Hatsumi is employed at a dental clinic managed by Ryohei Noma, surrounded by her female colleagues. Unexpectedly, Ryohei proposes marriage to Hatsumi, while another man named Keiichiro, a wealthy figure in Internet and IT, invites her out for dinner. Amidst these events, Hatsumi encounters her ex-boyfriend, Hajime, who is currently exploring his own path in life. This comedic and heartfelt family drama focuses on the dynamics between father and daughter.

The setting of the narrative is a department store, where Shizu-chan acts as an elevator attendant and Komoto portrays the manager of a bakery. The script will be penned by Osamu Suzuki, known for his work on the television program "SMAP x SMAP." (Tokyograph via Wiki)

Tachibana Makoto, the manager of a rice ball cafe, crossed paths with Sanshiro, a secretary at a document destruction company. After just six months, they made the decision to tie the knot. However, tensions arose when Makoto met Sanshiro's family, leading to clashes between her, a dedicated career woman and wife, and her mother-in-law, a traditional homemaker. Their differences in values and pride sparked a conflict between the two women.

Suwano Daisuke, a 40-year-old man, works hard to maintain his reputation as an exemplary father, husband, and boss to his admiring staff. Despite his calm and kind demeanor, he secretly stresses over his finances in the privacy of his bathroom. His wife limits him to a monthly allowance of 30,000 (US$270), a common amount for Japanese husbands. Daisuke compares himself to a swan gliding gracefully on the surface while struggling beneath the water. This heartwarming romantic comedy follows Daisuke and two other men as they navigate their daily challenges and unexpected romances with a young executive. Although life is difficult, there is always something valuable waiting in the end.

Rin is employed in the sales promotion division of a publishing company, but she is viewed as untrustworthy by both her bosses and her colleagues. During a visit to their friend Miho's divorce ceremony, Rin and her friend Nanako encounter three individuals: a dentist named Naoya, a flavor expert at a prominent food corporation named Kota, and an attractive young man named Shunpei. The narrative revolves around the connections among these six individuals.

Emi Komori (played by Mimura), a teacher at an elementary school in Nagoya, is a plain woman in her thirties who struggles to assert herself in her job and personal life. Her students look down on her, and she has recently been abandoned by her fiancé. Finding solace in social media, particularly Twitter, she vents her frustrations anonymously and finds comfort in the responses she receives. One day, Emi receives a message from a mysterious man named Shuji Yaegashi (portrayed by Toshio Kakei) in response to her posts. He challenges her to take control of her life and gives her a series of tasks to complete. Though initially resistant, Emi is gradually inspired by his guidance and undergoes a remarkable transformation.

The tale revolves around Takaraike Aoko, a woman in her mid-twenties who struggles in both love and work despite her efforts. She faces constant misfortune, yet remains candid, albeit a little disorganized. She often mutters to herself and enjoys sake. The story promises to be humorous yet heartwarming, inspired by Nakai Maasa's acclaimed love story, Stardust Venus.

Keisuke, a 28-year-old man, has never been in a romantic relationship. He often shares posts on social media about his fictional girlfriend, Haru. One day, his dream girl Haru comes into his life and surprisingly acts just like he had imagined. As Keisuke starts to feel the spark of romance, he questions whether this scenario is real or just in his imagination.

Risa has long been intrigued by her coworker, but she finds herself fantasizing about him having a secret relationship with a married woman she recently met, even though this scenario is entirely fictional. Her vivid imagination leads to numerous errors as she becomes lost in her exaggerated daydreams.

Tsubokura Haruko, a manager at Saotome Accounting Software, a medium-sized IT company, is feeling down as her 35th birthday approaches. She is questioning the direction of her life and wonders if she is content with the way things are going. Haruko and her longtime boyfriend, Ninomiya Takashi, who is also her colleague, are considering marriage, but she is hesitant about settling into a life of predictability. Meanwhile, the company's president, Saotome Ranko, recruits a student named Ichijo Joe after meeting him at a company event. Ichijo had openly criticized the company's products for being outdated, showcasing his high self-esteem and self-promotion skills. Despite lacking actual abilities, Ichijo is placed under Haruko's supervision, much to her reluctance.

Toyoshima Anne, a 29-year-old ambitious team leader at Horizon, an online retail company with a vast selection of over 100 million products, is quite different from her colleague Harada Miki, a 38-year-old who has always been supportive of the sales team in a clerical capacity. Despite their contrasting personalities, both women are struggling to find personal happiness and have yet to meet the partners of their dreams. Anne is keeping her relationship with her boyfriend a secret, while Miki has recently been dumped by her long-term partner. To make matters worse, Anne faces the threat of losing her job if she fails to succeed in a new project within two months. Can they overcome these challenges and find true love in the end?

This tale follows a plain man and a rugged woman, both desiring to pursue a relationship with someone of exceptional beauty. They join forces to pursue their shared objective.

Morioka Kotaro, a 35-year-old man who is still single, is feeling the pressure from his family to settle down. He decides to entertain the idea of marrying a woman who agrees to never divorce or face a hefty penalty, believing that no one will agree to such terms. The story follows his journey with four women who accept his unconventional condition for their own reasons, as they undergo a rigorous testing period akin to a job interview to become his wife.

Follow-up series to Renai Mangaka.

Yakushiji Momoko is a solo parent who makes a living as a driver for trucks. After relocating from Ibaraki to Tokyo, Momoko discovers that the primary school her daughter will be enrolling in is exclusive to children of celebrities. In order to help her daughter fit in, Momoko chooses to visit a salon owned by Madame Sally to find her sense of "grace".

The snow people, who had been peacefully residing in the mountains, were forced to leave their homes due to a catastrophe caused by a sudden shift in the global environment. They descended from the mountains and settled in the bustling city of Tokyo, where the Japanese government decided to offer them refuge. Yukio, a snow man with the ability to sleep in a freezer and possess supernatural powers, found employment at a supermarket owned by Akane, Midori's mother. As Yukio and Midori began living together, he developed feelings for her. However, Yukio encountered challenges such as prejudice, discrimination, government surveillance, and the materialistic nature of society. Despite these obstacles, will the two lovers be able to navigate their way to happiness?

Masuda Suzu, a researcher at a health food company, possesses exceptional observational abilities and a deep fondness for the world of manga, anime, and video games. While she typically has no interest in romantic relationships, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to her new neighbor, Katori Shun. Katori's adept communication skills and infectious smile quickly endear him to those around him. Suzu is puzzled by Katori's inability to move on from a rejected confession to Itsuka. Seizing the opportunity to live together, Suzu decides to study Katori as her latest research subject. What secrets will Suzu uncover about the true nature of Katori?

The narrative follows four women with varying ages, professions, and beliefs who, despite living in a time where romance is not necessary, are determined to find love

Lee Ok Hwa, a cheerful Korean expatriate living in China, hails from China. Ryu Shi Won, a journalist, finds himself in a predicament while in China. He is teased by troublemakers, but Ok Hwa comes to his rescue upon discovering that one of them is her brother. When Ok Hwa travels to Korea to work for Ryu Shi Won's relative, he tries to act as if he doesn't know her, but their bond proves too strong. Despite their frequent disagreements, their relationship grows closer. Meanwhile, Ok Hwa resides with her employer's sister and her two children, Su Jin and Mi Jin. The twins, who have thrived despite financial difficulties, are intelligent and well-adjusted. Mi Jin, who is in college, harbors a secret crush on Lee Suh Jin. Through a twist of fate, she ends up working for Lee Suh Jin's eccentric grandmother and grows closer to Lee Suh Jin. However, Mi Jin's cousin, Hae Won, also has feelings for Lee Suh Jin. This drama beautifully captures the struggles and love that unite a family.

Fifty years after leaving her family, a grandmother unexpectedly reappears to share a 10-billion-won inheritance with her children and grandchildren. This revelation sparks a rivalry among the family members as they vie for their share of the fortune, resulting in humorous antics and ultimately fostering growth and maturity among everyone involved.

A car accident on their 20th wedding anniversary alters the course of their lives. A mysterious key raises questions about which door it opens. A mischievous boy brings unexpected challenges. The protagonist's best friend offers help, but her involvement may complicate matters. Navigating between the realms of the living and the deceased, the protagonist helps lost souls with their love dilemmas. With only 49 days to meet a deadline, will love prevail in the end? (pavilion.taicca.tw)

Heo Gap Dol is a college graduate without a job who has spent years attempting to succeed in the civil service examination. His long-term girlfriend, Shin Gap Soon, backs him by taking on multiple part-time positions, hoping that he will eventually pass the test and ask her to marry him. This drama presents a positive portrayal of different types of marriages among the characters, including traditional marriage, divorced couples, remarried partners, common-law relationships, and cohabiting couples.

A man from the year 1600 in the Chosun Dynasty unexpectedly arrives in Korea in 2004.

This two-part drama highlights the issue of gender inequality in Korea. Can We Love Again portrays Kang Young Sook, a middle-class housewife who feels stifled and overlooked by her self-centered husband and children, despite her unwavering dedication to their care for two decades. Eventually, Young Sook resolves that she can no longer endure this neglect, and she is determined to break free, allowing them to manage on their own while she seeks independence.

In addition to just swapping the male lead from the original film, My Boss, My Hero, for a female counterpart, this drama explores significant themes of personal development and familial connections in modern society. It does so through a humorous lens that focuses on gangsters and the evolving camaraderie among the three central characters.

Madame Shim is the mother of four sons: Ki Baek, Lee Baek, Sam Baek, and Sa Baek. Her eldest, Ki Baek, develops feelings for Goo Mi Ho, who happens to be the daughter of her rival, Goo Gook. The third son, Wang Sam Baek, becomes friends with Chae Soo Jung. Meanwhile, Lee Baek, the second son, falls for Soo Jung, a stunning twenty-three-year-old who is studying hotel management at their mother's establishment. Complications arise as Sam Baek also finds himself attracted to Soo Jung. Additionally, both Soo Young and Yu Ri have affections for the youngest son, Sa Baek, but he does not reciprocate their feelings and makes efforts to avoid them.

Lee Jung Do's father is a con artist who plans to revert to his old ways upon his release from prison, despite having assured his son that he would lead a lawful life. Due to his father's criminal history, LJD faced significant challenges in securing employment. However, he persevered, successfully passed the bar exams, and ultimately became a prosecutor. Oh Young Joo works as a detective in the same neighborhood as LJD. Meanwhile, Kim Joon Ki, hailing from a wealthy background, aspires to be a prosecutor as well. He encounters OYJ on a blind date and continues to pursue her, despite her lack of interest. Moon Chae Ri is a minor con artist who partners with LJD's father for one last heist before he intends to honor his promise to his son and avoid further trouble.