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May Queen(메이퀸)

2012South Korea
Birth SecretCharacter DevelopmentDeath Of A GrandfatherDramaFriends To LoversLove SquareLove TriangleMelodramaProsecutor Male LeadRevengeRomanceTearjerkerWelder Female Lead

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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Recommendation: Exhibition of Fireworks similar to May Queen
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Exhibition of Fireworks(불꽃놀이)

2006South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceOlder Woman-Younger ManUnrequited Love

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 33% 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: Crazy Love (2013) similar to May Queen
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Crazy Love (2013)(미친사랑)

2013South Korea
Birth SecretCharacter DevelopmentDramaMelodramaRomanceFamilyOrphanage SettingSecond Chance Romance

Like May Queen, this drama also features Birth Secret, Character Development, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of a woman who discovers her true love during a time of great despair. Yoon Mi So, an orphan raised by an adoptive family, is married to Lee Min Jae. Lee Min Jae's mother is discontented that Yoon Mi So is unable to have more children besides their daughter, Hae Ram, and wishes for him to find a new partner, such as Lee Sun Hee. Seo Kyung Soo, a lawyer working for the unscrupulous Oh Tae San, is stuck in an unhappy marriage with Oh Rae Young, who is the daughter of Oh Tae San. When Yoon Mi So and Seo Kyung Soo's lives intersect, it leads to significant changes not only for them but also for those around them.

Recommendation: Will It Snow for Christmas? similar to May Queen
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Will It Snow for Christmas?(크리스마스에 눈이 올까요?)

2009South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerDeathFamily PressureFamily SecretFirst LoveForbidden LoveHidden PastLovers Separated

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 30% similarity match.

Cha Kang Jin is the offspring of a barmaid named Cha Chun Hee. His life is challenging as he often finds himself in altercations and witnesses others mistreating his mother, yet he feels powerless to intervene. He encountered Han Ji Wan during their teenage years, but their relationship could not progress because Ji Wan fled. Eight years later, he crosses paths with Ji Wan again at her engagement ceremony to Park Tae Joon. However, he is devastated to see that Ji Wan acts as if she has forgotten him completely.

Recommendation: Scandal similar to May Queen
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Scandal(스캔들 : 매우 충격적이고 부도덕한 사건)

2013South Korea
Birth SecretDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFather-Son RelationshipKidnappingSuspenseThriller

Like May Queen, this drama also features Birth Secret, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Ha Eun Joong is a detective working at the Gangnam Police Station. He pursued a career in law enforcement in hopes of gaining a deeper understanding of his father, Myung Geun, a former detective. However, he uncovers a shocking truth: his father kidnapped him during his childhood. Myung Geun had suffered the loss of his own son in a tragic building collapse and, seeking vengeance against the man responsible, Jang Tae Ha, he took Tae Ha's son and raised him as his own. In the wake of this revelation, Eun Joong embarks on a quest for the truth, finding himself torn between his two fathers and the woman he loves, Woo Ah Mi.

Recommendation: Golden Pouch similar to May Queen
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Golden Pouch(황금주머니)

2016South Korea
Birth SecretDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamilyFoodMultiple CouplesOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like May Queen, this drama also features Birth Secret, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% 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 Slave Hunters similar to May Queen
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The Slave Hunters(추노)

2010South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaLove SquareLove TriangleRevengeRomanceActionBadass Male LeadBromanceEnemies To FriendsHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyWrongfully Accused

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Love Square, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chuno narrates the tale of Lee Dae Gil, a nobleman whose life takes a tragic turn when Won Ki Yoon, a slave, sets fire to his home and flees with his sister, Un Nyun, who harbors feelings for Dae Gil. Fueled by a thirst for vengeance, he endures the brutal realities of life on the streets and establishes himself as a slave hunter, determined to locate Un Nyun, his first and only love. Meanwhile, Song Tae Ha, a General of the Army, becomes a slave after being wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and finds himself evading Dae Gil's relentless chase. The two men become enmeshed in a love triangle involving Un Nyun, who has transitioned from being a runaway slave to Kim Hye Won, the daughter of a nobleman.

Recommendation: Toshishita no Otoko similar to May Queen
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Toshishita no Otoko(年下の男)

2003Japan
Character DevelopmentLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% 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: You Are a Gift similar to May Queen
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You Are a Gift(당신은 선물)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceDifficult Adulthood

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Hyun-Soo is a bright and intelligent university student who has faced significant hardships in her life. Her father was killed in a motorcycle crash, and her mother sustained brain injuries as a result of that incident. She is in a relationship with Yoon-Ho, and they decide to tie the knot. Initially, his mother, Young-Ae, is against their union, but eventually she changes her mind. After they are married, Yoon-Ho and his father are involved in an accident that claims his father's life, and Yoon-Ho goes missing. Unbeknownst to her, Hyun-Soo is pregnant, and her mother-in-law relocates to another country without informing her. Years later, Hyun-Soo encounters Young-Ae once more.

Recommendation: A Happy Woman similar to May Queen
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A Happy Woman(행복한 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily Relationship

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% 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 May Queen
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April Kiss(4월 키스)

2004South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFirst Love

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% 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: Do You Like Brahms? similar to May Queen
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Do You Like Brahms?(브람스를 좋아하세요?)

2020South Korea
DramaFriends To LoversLove SquareLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAge GapClassical MusicFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadMusicNice Female LeadSecret CrushShy Female Lead

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Friends To Lovers, Love Square, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Despite her family's objections, Song Ah gains admission to the music school at the same university where she initially studied business. Being seven years older than her peers, she finds her new educational journey intimidating and struggles to muster the confidence she needs. One day, she hears Joon Young playing “Träumerei," which brings her solace. Joon Young is a gifted pianist who began playing at the age of six. He has had a long-standing friendship with Jung Kyung, the granddaughter of the CEO of Kyunghoo Group, and harbors feelings for her. When he chooses to distance himself from Jung Kyung, he encounters Song Ah. (Viki)

Recommendation: Golden Faith similar to May Queen
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Golden Faith(流金歲月)

2002Hong Kong
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRevengeRomanceBusinessLawMafiaSuspenseThriller

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The story revolves around Ivan Ting Sin Bun, a successful businessman who was adopted by the founder of Ting Fung, a prominent gold merchant. Ivan soon discovers that his romantic rival, Richard Chung Sau Hong, is actually his long-lost brother. However, fate has been playing tricks on them from the start, as Richard not only competes with Ivan for a female lawyer's affection, but also harbors resentment towards Ivan due to a misunderstanding stemming from an illegal financial transaction involving Ivan's adoptive father, Ting Wing Bong. As the plot unfolds, there are numerous twists and turns involving death, legal and business disputes, love triangles, deceitful schemes, and betrayals all involving the people closest to Ivan. Chaos ensues when Oscar Ting, influenced by his uncle Wing Tung, accuses Ivan of forging their deceased father's will and conspiring to take control of the family business.

Recommendation: The Equator Man similar to May Queen
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The Equator Man(적도의 남자)

2012South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceBlindnessChildhood Friends RelationshipDouble IdentityFamilyFriendship

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Jang Il, the brightest student in his school, and Seon Wu, the most physically powerful boy in Yeosu, share a close friendship. Inspired by Jang Il, Seon Wu begins to dedicate himself to studying and pursuing his ambitions. Suddenly, tragedy strikes when Seon Wu's guardian, Kyung Pil, dies under mysterious circumstances, leading to Seon Wu losing his sight while probing into the incident. Su Mi observes Jang Il assaulting Seon Wu but chooses to remain silent, biding her time for the opportune moment. Ji Won, who volunteers as a reader for those with visual impairments, encounters Seon Wu by chance, and they develop a romantic relationship. Despite his deep affection for Ji Won, Seon Wu decides to end their relationship, believing it would be best for her future. Thirteen years later, Jang Il has become a special prosecutor, while Seon Wu has risen to the position of a young CEO at Royal Tree, an investment trust firm. Ji Won has taken on the role of a VIP party planner at a luxury hotel, and Su Mi has established herself as a hyper-realism artist. Though their paths have diverged, destiny conspires to bring them back together.

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to May Queen
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLife

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% 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: The Bean Chaff of My Life similar to May Queen
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The Bean Chaff of My Life(내 인생의 콩깍지)

2003South Korea
DramaFriends To LoversMelodramaRomanceFriendshipMusical

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Friends To Lovers, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the unique tale of two close friends discovering love, The Essence of My Life is a charming and humorous story about a pair seeking their ideal partners. With intermittent musical interludes, this cheerful production showcases singing and dancing as it narrates the journey of two perfectionists who fail to see each other's potential. Eun Young and Gyung Soo cross paths in their early twenties during a local election campaign. Despite being complete opposites in personality, aspirations, and demeanor, they clash and go their separate ways. Fast forward 12 years, they are now in their thirties, still seemingly different in every aspect except their shared goal of finding true love. As friends, they decide to assist each other in this pursuit. A contemporary comedy revolving around love, marriage, and societal expectations, Bean Chaff poses the question: can two individuals who never envisioned a romantic future together finally mature and grasp the essence of love?

Recommendation: Sun After the Rain similar to May Queen
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Sun After the Rain(雨後驕陽)

2014Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBusiness IndustryHistorical

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% 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: Backflow similar to May Queen
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Backflow(역류)

2017South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamilyHatred

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

“If I could turn back time, I wouldn't have fallen for you...” Individuals often find themselves in love with one person while committing to another. The girlfriend of one sibling happens to be the former partner of his younger brother, while the younger brother's fiancée has feelings for the older sibling. The younger brother struggles to move on from his ex-girlfriend, who is now openly dating his brother, but he must push those thoughts aside to seek vengeance and reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. More importantly, he needs to navigate the dangers surrounding him and avoid being killed. He tries to keep a respectful distance from his brother's girlfriend, who is also his past love, but he must do so subtly, as they may soon become family. Additionally, he needs to execute his revenge plan discreetly. “Reverse” is a psychological thriller that weaves together the lives of four individuals caught in a complex tangle of affection and hidden truths. (MBC)

Recommendation: Ripening Orange similar to May Queen
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Ripening Orange(橘子红了)

2002China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamilyHistorical

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% 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: Good Time similar to May Queen
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Good Time(大好时光)

2015China
Birth SecretDramaFriends To LoversLove TriangleRomanceBlindnessEnemies To FriendsFamilyFather-Son RelationshipFriendshipLong Distance Relationship

Like May Queen, this drama also features Birth Secret, Drama, Friends To Lovers, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Yuan Hao, a prosperous entrepreneur, has maintained a distant relationship with his girlfriend Shan Shan. Shan Shan returns to China after a decade apart, hoping to marry Yuan Hao. Meanwhile, Yuan Hao crosses paths with Dr. Xiao Chun, who has just ended a relationship with her unfaithful partner. Despite starting off on the wrong foot, they gradually transition from foes to companions, supporting each other through their past emotional wounds and eventually developing romantic feelings for one another. (TVDb)

Recommendation: The Immortal Promise similar to May Queen
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The Immortal Promise(寒枝折不断)

2022China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRevengeRomanceHistoricalNice Male LeadRoyaltyShort Length SeriesSpy Female LeadWeb Series

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Commander Zhang Xiao Mei of the Beiyi division, sibling of the pregnant Noble Consort, harbors a deep-seated grudge against Crown Prince Li Ye for framing and killing their father. When he captures Zhu Qing Zhu, a top spy for Li Ye, Zhang Xiao Mei seizes the chance to expose the prince's misdeeds. However, Li Ye pins the blame on Qing Zhu to evade punishment. Zhang Xiao Mei intervenes to save Qing Zhu from imminent death, feeling compassion for her despite being manipulated by Li Ye. As they grow closer, Zhang Xiao Mei and Qing Zhu discover their intertwined destinies and develop feelings for each other. But the crown prince resurfaces, unwilling to relinquish his power or let Qing Zhu find happiness with another man.

Recommendation: Love Returns similar to May Queen
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Love Returns(미워도 사랑해)

2017South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamilyMother-Daughter RelationshipMulti-GenerationalMultiple CouplesOrgan TransplantationSoap Opera

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around a woman who, after enduring a chaotic existence, finds herself stripped of everything. As she begins her journey anew from the ground up, her life unexpectedly flourishes. What truly unites us is not our blood ties or legal bonds, but the love and care we share with one another. (KBS World)

Recommendation: Sweet Enemy similar to May Queen
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Sweet Enemy(달콤한 원수)

2017South Korea
Birth SecretDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamily RelationshipPrison SettingSearching For A ChildSoap OperaStepsibling RomanceWrongfully Accused

Like May Queen, this drama also features Birth Secret, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Oh Dal Nim is wrongfully charged with homicide. She chooses to seek vengeance against those who have caused her suffering.

Recommendation: My Best Ex-Boyfriend similar to May Queen
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My Best Ex-Boyfriend(最佳前男友)

2015China
Love SquareLove TriangleRevengeRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipChildish Male LeadFashion Industry

Like May Queen, this drama also features Love Square, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Fu Fang Si and Li Tang, Cheng Xiang Nan and Yin Hao Ran, shared beautiful and sentimental memories, but their personalities clashed, leading to their eventual separation. Years later, they unexpectedly crossed paths at a stunning fashion show. Fang Si, on the brink of achieving her fashion industry dreams, found herself reunited with Li Tang. The situation grew more complicated when her current boyfriend's famous supermodel ex-girlfriend reappeared. With Li Tang coming to the aid of Fang Si's struggling studio, the question remains: will they find a happier ending this time around?

Recommendation: Young and Beautiful similar to May Queen
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Young and Beautiful(我的漂亮朋友)

2021China
Character DevelopmentDramaFriends To LoversLove TriangleRomanceFamilyFirst LoveFriendshipHealingRepentanceReverse-HaremWeb Series

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Friends To Lovers, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Back in 2008, Liu Wen Jing, a young woman from a rural village in Shanxi, made a bold decision to leave her hometown in search of a better future. Her journey led her to Shanghai, where she crossed paths with Hua Hua, Xu Wei, Xing Tian Ming, Qiao Hai Feng, and Yan Liang Kun - a group of ambitious individuals striving to succeed in the bustling city. Despite facing numerous challenges, Liu Wen Jing's determination and intelligence caught the attention of Xing Tian Ming, who helped her secure a spot in college and a job selling red wine. However, her family's difficult circumstances added to her struggles, as she grappled with financial difficulties and relied on her friends for support. As she navigated through a tumultuous relationship with Ye Hui and witnessed setbacks such as Xing Tian Ming's imprisonment and her mother's passing, Liu Wen Jing realized the importance of resilience. Inspired by her friends' unwavering pursuit of their dreams, she made the decision to rebuild her life and move forward.

Recommendation: Summer Scent similar to May Queen
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Summer Scent(여름향기)

2003South Korea
Love SquareLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFlorist Female LeadSecond Chance RomanceSummer Setting

Like May Queen, this drama also features Love Square, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% 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: Golden Cross similar to May Queen
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Golden Cross(골든 크로스)

2014South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceDouble IdentitySuspenseThriller

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A clandestine group referred to as "Golden Cross" exerts significant influence over the Korean economy and market through its extensive connections and wealth. Prosecutor Kang Do-yoon becomes embroiled in their activities when one of their schemes leads to the murder of his cherished sister, for which his father is subsequently wrongfully accused. Determined to avenge his sister, Do-yoon sets his sights on Seo Dong-ha, the influential figure behind the organization. However, his mission becomes complicated when he discovers that Seo is the father of the woman he loves, his colleague Seo Yi-re. Yi-re is an honorable prosecutor dedicated to justice; she has always held her father in high regard, and her world is upended when she uncovers his sinister side. At the same time, Seo mentors businessman Michael Jang, whose insatiable ambition soon drives him to compete with Seo for supremacy. This sets the stage for a confrontation involving power, wealth, and personal conflicts.

Recommendation: The Man in the Mask similar to May Queen
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The Man in the Mask(복면검사)

2015South Korea
DramaMelodramaProsecutor Male LeadRomanceActionComedyDetective Female Lead

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Prosecutor Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

By day, Ha Dae Cheol serves as an upstanding prosecutor, but at night he dons a mask to exact revenge on those who have evaded justice. Yoo Min Hee is a detective leading the violent crimes unit.

Recommendation: Two Wives (2009) similar to May Queen
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Two Wives (2009)(두 아내)

2009South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAmnesiaFamily RelationshipInfidelity

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% 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.

Recommendation: Time Between Dog and Wolf similar to May Queen
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Time Between Dog and Wolf(개와 늑대의 시간)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleRevengeRomanceActionAmnesiaNoir

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following the brutal murder of his mother by the Thai criminal organization Cheongbang, Lee Soo Hyun is taken in by NIS agent Kang Jung Ho's family. Alongside Jung Ho's son, Kang Min Gi, Soo Hyun trains to become a NIS agent. The two first crossed paths at the age of twelve and had another significant meeting thirteen years later, where they made promises about their future. One day, during a mission against the Cheongbang, Soo Hyun is unable to complete his objective due to resurfacing traumatic memories from his childhood in Thailand. In response to Soo Hyun's distress, NIS chief Jeong suggests that he go undercover within the Cheongbang. Accepting Jeong's offer, Soo Hyun stages his own death to assume a new identity as an undercover agent. Concealing his history, he infiltrates the Cheongbang with revenge as his motivation, leaving Ji Woo behind. Operating under the alias Kay, he navigates the alleyways of Bangkok, unaware that Ji Woo is the daughter of the very villain responsible for the deaths of his parents.

Recommendation: Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds similar to May Queen
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Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds(十五年等待候鸟)

2016China
Friends To LoversLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerFriendshipHigh SchoolHigh School To Working LifeIllnessLifeStar Crossed LoversStudent Supporting CharacterUniversity

Like May Queen, this drama also features Friends To Lovers, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 24% similarity match.

The protagonist and main character first encounter each other when they are both fourteen years old. She harbors a deep admiration for him but keeps her feelings hidden because she lacks confidence in her appearance. As time passes, their friendship endures for a remarkable fifteen years. This story is inspired by the novel "Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds" by Ying Feng.

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Winter Sonata(겨울연가)

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

Like May Queen, this drama also features Birth Secret, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% 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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Que Sera Sera(케 세라 세라)

2007South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaLove SquareMelodramaRomanceAggressive Male LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipContract RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstJealousyMultiple CouplesNaive Female LeadPossessive Male Lead

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Love Square, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kang Tae Ju is an attractive and charismatic individual known for his penchant for dating wealthy women

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Father, I’ll Take Care of You(아버님 제가 모실게요)

2016South Korea
Birth SecretDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceBrother-Sister RelationshipFamily RelationshipFamily SecretHidden AgendaHuge FamilySearching For A ChildWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like May Queen, this drama also features Birth Secret, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

After dedicating themselves to raising their four children, Hyung Seob and Jung Ae are prepared to enjoy their retirement. However, unexpectedly, all their children return to live at home. Hyun Woo comes back to Korea seeking vengeance for being separated from his only sibling and sent to America. In the process, he crosses paths with Jung Eun, someone he had previously encountered in New York. Can Hyun Woo confront his painful history and move forward to discover love? Meanwhile, Sung Joon unexpectedly reconnects with a girl named Dong Hee, whom he had a brief encounter with in Taiwan, only to find her residing in his parents’ home in Korea. Will Sung Joon and Dong Hee discover true love? This story revolves around karmic ties, familial values, and the journey of young individuals destined to fall for one another. (MBC)

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Five Missions(艾蜜麗的五件事)

2018Taiwan
Character DevelopmentDramaFriends To LoversLove SquareRomanceComedyEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipFather-Daughter RelationshipFirst LoveHigh School To Working LifePhotographySeaside Setting

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Friends To Lovers, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Is it possible for a mystical message in a container to assist someone in confronting their most challenging life issues? Emily works as an assistant at a law firm that focuses on divorce cases. Despite having her best friend and photographer, Dou Ru, by her side, life has been quite tough. Her boyfriend treats her more like a servant than a partner, she has lost touch with her father, and she is a victim of workplace harassment. One day, she stumbles upon a letter in a bottle containing a list of tasks that Emily has been avoiding: 1. Bid Farewell 2. Reconciliation 3. Return Home 4. Embrace Your True Self 5. Change Course Following this discovery, strange occurrences begin happening around her, leading her to suspect that the bottle may be cursed. Could it be that the only way to lift the curse is by facing the tasks Emily has been avoiding the most? (Viki)

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Ireland(아일랜드)

2004South Korea
DramaLove SquareMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerBrother-Sister RelationshipCalm Female LeadFamily SecretFlashback To PastForbidden LoveStar Crossed LoversTabooTrauma

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Square, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 24% similarity match.

Joong-Ah, an Irish adoptee who has embraced a western lifestyle, inevitably returns to Korea to face her history and discover her true origins. In the process, she finds herself falling for her brother, Jae-Bok. Their relationship is fraught with anguish, as they were never intended to be more than siblings. The series conveys the idea that there is no such thing as a pure, noble love; rather, love itself represents challenges. Thus, it should not be constrained by concepts of "destiny" or familial ties, regardless of how ironic or challenging the situation may appear. Despite the harshness of fate, the young couple exudes genuine joy. The narrative illustrates how love persists despite the tragic constraints imposed by family, destiny, and romantic entanglements.

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I'm Sorry, I Love You(미안하다, 사랑한다)

2004South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceTearjerkerActor-Actress Supporting CharacterAdopted Male LeadDeathHomeless Male LeadMusician Supporting CharacterSinger Supporting CharacterStar Crossed LoversTerminal Illness

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 24% similarity match.

Cha Moo Hyuk was taken in by an Australian family but faced abuse and ended up homeless during his childhood. One day, he encounters Song Eun Chae, who works as the coordinator for Choi Yune, a renowned singer in Korea, with whom she is secretly infatuated. This chance meeting with Moo Hyuk significantly impacts not only her own life but also that of her beloved Yune. After a tragic incident involving his former girlfriend, Moo Hyuk learns he has only three months to live, prompting him to return to Korea in search of his birth mother. The revelations he uncovers transform his feelings from yearning to a desire for vengeance. Despite the surrounding darkness, he unexpectedly finds a source of joy in someone he never anticipated loving.

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Crazy for You(사랑에 미치다)

2007South Korea
DramaLove SquareMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerAttempted Sexual AssaultCar AccidentEmotionally Strong Female LeadInchoate CrimeNice Female LeadNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManWinter Setting

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Square, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 24% similarity match.

Suh Jin Young works as an aviation maintenance technician. Tragically, her fiancé, Jae Hoon, lost his life in a devastating car accident. Kim Chae Joon aspires to be an aviation maintenance technician, yet he faces bias due to his past as an ex-convict; he was responsible for someone’s death in a vehicular incident. Suh Jin Young offers him an opportunity to work alongside her, and they develop a romantic relationship. However, their love faces a significant challenge when they both realize that Chae Joon's victim was Suh Jin Young's fiancé, Jae Hoon.

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Happy Home(가화만사성)

2016South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerBoss-Employee RelationshipInfidelityMulti-GenerationalMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManSoap OperaTerminal Illness

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 24% similarity match.

At the center of Chinatown, a new complex rises, featuring Bong Sam Bong's renowned Chinese eatery, "Gahwamansasung." Unfortunately, the grand opening signifies the start of his troubles. Despite his tireless ascent from humble beginnings to becoming a restaurant owner, his life takes a challenging turn. All of his previously married children end up divorced, and now his wife is pursuing the same fate. Amid this chaos, the series explores the captivating lives of the Bong family, who run the largest Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. As they face a series of challenges, they work through misunderstandings and ongoing family disagreements. Yet, despite their disputes, their connection remains strong, as they gather around the dinner table for cherished family meals filled with warmth and joy.

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A Love to Kill(이 죽일 놈의 사랑)

2005South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRevengeRomanceAggressive Male LeadForbidden LoveMeet AgainMisunderstandingRich Woman-Poor ManSad RomanceSeparated FamilyStoic Male Lead

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kang Bok Gu, a resilient K-1 fighter with a sorrowful history, develops feelings for Cha Eun Seok, a television talent and actress. Their romance is deemed unacceptable due to a misunderstanding that resulted in an accident harming his emotionally scarred brother. Driven by a desire for revenge and bitterness, Bok Gu takes on the role of Eun Seok's personal bodyguard, intent on bringing about her downfall. Yet, as he executes his scheme, his affection for her intensifies, complicating his quest for retribution. Bok Gu, a man marked by emotional detachment, has long turned to martial arts as a means of escaping his past heartaches.

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Secret(비밀)

2013South Korea
DramaLove SquareMelodramaRevengeRomanceAge GapAggressive Male LeadHatredNaive Female LeadNice Female LeadRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSlow Burn Romance

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Square, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A man who dismisses the concept of love finds himself falling for a woman who has experienced its pain

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Hospital Ship(병원선)

2017South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaLove SquareLove TriangleRomanceAge GapCohabitationMedicalNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadTeamwork

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Love Square, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A team of military physicians boards a medical ship destined for isolated islands, yet their reasons for joining are not entirely selfless. Among the group are Eun Jae, a meticulous surgeon facing a career obstacle; Kwak Hyun, an internal medicine physician who has volunteered for the mission; and Jae Geol, an oriental medicine practitioner who has been assigned to the vessel against his will. In their thirties and experienced in their fields, these doctors are grappling with personal challenges as they embark on a journey of self-exploration, learning to cultivate empathy as healers while pursuing more meaningful lives.

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The Innocent Man(세상 어디에도 없는 착한남자)

2012South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceAntihero Male LeadCold Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFirst LoveHeiress LeadMale Chases Female FirstRich Female LeadRich Woman-Poor Man

Like May Queen, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The storyline unfolds as a melodrama centered around Kang Ma Roo, a man who has been deceived by his one true love, Han Jae Hee. Years later, Ma Roo leads a life of hedonism, having given up his own happiness for his girlfriend, only to find out she moved on and wed a wealthy man without a second thought. Driven by a desire for revenge, he seeks out Seo Eun Gi, the strong-willed and aloof daughter of the man Jae Hee chose to marry.

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Smile, Again(스마일 어게인)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBaseballFirst LoveFriendshipSports

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the spring of 1999, at a high school in Gyeongju, Dan Hui is well-known among her male classmates as an unusual girl who enjoys playing baseball, while Ha Jin is celebrated as the attractive class president who has triumphed over his past as an orphan. Conversely, Yu Gang is a solitary figure, shunned by her classmates due to her somber demeanor, yet she is constantly watching Ha Jin from afar. Fast forward to the spring of 2006, Ha Jin comes to the aid of Jae Myeong, leading to the formation of a close friendship. Jae Myeong, the son of the President of Mirae Chemicals, uses his influence to secure Ha Jin a position. The President then instructs Jae Myeong to train the company's softball team, hoping it will instill discipline in him. Dan Hui has long admired Jae Myeong as a baseball player and has great expectations for his role as a coach. Initially, Jae Myeong dismisses the softball team, having always played baseball, but as he engages with the team and is inspired by Dan Hui's enthusiasm and hard work, he begins to feel motivated. He sets ambitious goals to turn his team into champions and to elevate Dan Hui to become the top pitcher. Throughout this journey, he finds himself falling for her. Dan Hui, meanwhile, is drawn to Jae Myeong but struggles to open up due to the emotional scars left by her first love. Jae Myeong grows increasingly curious about the man who has caused Dan Hui such pain...

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That Woman Catches People(그 여자 사람잡네)

2002South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBetrayalBetrayed By A FriendFriendshipSibling Rivalry

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% 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.

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Stained Glass(유리화)

2004South Korea
DramaLove TriangleRomanceTearjerkerAdopted Male LeadHeir Male LeadOrphan Male LeadWinter Setting

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 24% similarity match.

As children, Dong Joo and Gi Tae are both left behind by their biological parents. They grow up in an orphanage, forming a brotherly bond and becoming inseparable friends. When Ji Soo transfers to their school, both of them find themselves falling in love with her. In an attempt to retrieve Ji Soo's ocarina, Dong Joo ends up in the river and is feared to have drowned. After being rescued, he is adopted by a Japanese couple and becomes an heir to their business empire. Meanwhile, Gi Tae steps into Dong Joo's role in Ji Soo's heart, and they eventually become a couple. Fast forward twelve years, Dong Joo returns to Korea as a refined Japanese gentleman, and his feelings for Ji Soo rekindle, leading to a strain in his friendship with Gi Tae.

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My Man's Woman(내 남자의 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAntiheroine Female LeadInfidelityLifeSoap Opera

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A woman is involved in a romantic relationship with a man who is already married. Her name is Lee Hwa Young, and she experiences no remorse for taking her friend's spouse.

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Love Keeps Going(美樂加油)

2011Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBetrayalBrothers' RelationshipBusinessComedy

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Zha Mei Le's journey began in her childhood when she learned about her parents' impending divorce and their reluctance to take her in. Determined to change their minds, she excelled in all aspects of her life, earning certificates and admiration from her colleagues and boss. Through her kind and caring nature, she met her boyfriend Han Yi Feng and won over his family, except for his brother Han Yi Lei. Despite their initial dislike for each other, Mei Le agreed to pick up Yi Lei from the airport as a favor to her boyfriend. As she worked hard to help Yi Feng achieve his dream of owning a bakery, she discovered his infidelity with a coworker. This revelation led Mei Le to develop feelings for Yi Lei.

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Fashion King (2012)(패션왕)

2012South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceAntihero Male LeadChasing A DreamFashion IndustryFilmed Abroad

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Every great fashion journey has to begin at some point. For aspiring designer Kang Yeong Geol, that point is a modest stall located in Dongdaemun Market, a bustling fashion hub in Seoul known for its affordable apparel and emerging designers. Initially, Yeong Geol feels hesitant about chasing his dream of becoming a renowned designer, until he crosses paths with Lee Ga Yeong, a self-assured young woman who shares his ambitions. Meanwhile, Anna Choi, a bold individual who will stop at nothing to achieve her desires, and privileged heartthrob Jung Jae Hyeok form a complex love triangle.

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TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain(TV소설 내 마음의 꽃비)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamilyHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple Couples

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A narrative about an intelligent young girl who, having lost her family during the Korean War, navigates the swift transformations of Korean society in the 1970s. It is a tale that explores themes of ambition, love, grief, forgiveness, and the reconciling of two generations who endured the chaotic times of the first and second Korean Wars, spanning from the 1950s to the 1970s.

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A Bird That Doesn't Sing(울지않는 새)

2015South Korea
DramaMelodramaRevengeRomanceFamilyRiches To RagsSoap OperaWrongfully Accused

Like May Queen, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A 10 billion won insurance murder scandal leads Oh Ha Naui to lose everything she holds dear. In response, she embarks on a quest for vengeance against Chun Mi Ja, the person responsible for her tragic circumstances.