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Melting Me Softly(날 녹여주오)

2019South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyFamily RelationshipHardworking Female LeadHuman ExperimentationIllnessInvestigationMysteryOlder Man-Younger WomanOpposites AttractProducer Male LeadRomanceSci-FiSuccessful Male Lead

In this series, Ma Dong Chan, a famous producer in the entertainment sector, teams up with Go Mi Ran, a part-time worker burdened with family financial issues, as they take part in the "24-Hour Frozen Human Project." Initially intended to freeze them for just one day, the experiment unexpectedly preserves them for twenty years. To survive, they need to keep their body temperature below 33°C. As they begin to thaw, they confront unresolved personal issues while trying to adjust to a world that has progressed without them, all while working to settle their family's debts.

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Recommendation: Who Are You? similar to Melting Me Softly
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Who Are You?(누구세요?)

2008South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysteryOlder Man-Younger WomanOpposites AttractRomanceAge GapAge GapCharacter DevelopmentFather-Daughter RelationshipGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadSpirit PossessionSupernatural

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Older Man-Younger Woman, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Cha Seung Hyo is a child who was abandoned and later adopted in the United States, ultimately becoming a person with a cold demeanor. Son Il Gun, a deceased father, left his relationship with his daughter unresolved. To ensure his daughter is taken care of, he inhabits Seung Hyo's body for three hours each day over a period of 49 days. Using Seung Hyo's resources, he buys gifts for his daughter that he was unable to provide during his lifetime. His daughter, Young In, is a hot-headed young woman who encounters Seung Hyo while working part-time. Initially, she has a negative impression of him, but as time passes, she begins to develop feelings for the isolated Seung Hyo, who struggles to connect with others due to his painful past.

Recommendation: Concubinage Record Season 3 similar to Melting Me Softly
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Concubinage Record Season 3(纳妾记第三季)

2016China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSci-FiNovel AdaptationHistoricalMartial ArtsTime Travel

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Sci-Fi themes with a 28% similarity match.

Based on Mu Yi's novel "Na Qie Ji."

Recommendation: Honjitsu wa Taian Nari similar to Melting Me Softly
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Honjitsu wa Taian Nari(本日は大安なり)

2012Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceMiniseries

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yuka portrays Takako, a wedding coordinator faced with the challenge of managing five weddings at a single location on an auspicious day. However, her plans are jeopardized when a menacing letter arrives, insisting that all the ceremonies be called off. Determined to uncover the perpetrator, Takako races against time to ensure the weddings proceed as scheduled. As the day unfolds, the hidden secrets of each couple gradually emerge.

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Bedtime Hero Season 2(超能造梦 第二季)

2018China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSci-FiCheerful Female LeadFriendshipLazy Male LeadStudent-Teacher RelationshipSuperhuman StrengthSupernatural

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Sci-Fi themes with a 25% similarity match.

A blend of humor and intrigue is at the center of a story set in a school for students with unique talents. Ding Yi, a studious individual who prefers staying at home, possesses exceptional academic achievements. Despite his lazy nature and love for sleep, Ding Yi harbors a secret talent - a photographic memory. However, he faces a significant flaw: when frightened, his short-term memory vanishes instantly, posing a potential challenge during exams. Ding Yi is admitted to Qing Hua, where he encounters his lively and affluent roommate Feng Zi Xi, as well as the helpful guidance counselor Ai Mei, who assists him in developing his skills.

Recommendation: To Catch the Uncatchable similar to Melting Me Softly
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To Catch the Uncatchable(棟篤神探)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceDetective FictionDetective Male Lead

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Detective Mok, a highly intelligent investigator despite his asthma, encounters insurance agent Wai while working on a case. Initially mistaken for a pervert, Mok faces amusing misunderstandings before clearing his name. Wai, later accused of shoplifting and implicated in her boss's murder, finds an ally in Mok who proves her innocence. Despite their newfound friendship, tensions arise due to Mok's financial struggles, leading Wai to foot the bill when they go out. Wai's job is further complicated by Romeo, the leader of a rival insurance team, who intensifies the rivalry between the men's and women's teams.

Recommendation: Women on the Run (2005) similar to Melting Me Softly
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Women on the Run (2005)(窈窕熟女)

2005Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceFriendshipMultiple Mains

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A show follows the lives of four women in various professions, such as a fashion advisor and a law enforcement officer, as they navigate the complexities of love. Unfortunately, their romantic pursuits are constantly interrupted by mysterious incidents involving the men they meet. With the assistance of But Kei Lei and his assistant Dong Fai, they assist the authorities in solving each case and capturing the culprit. As love triangles and quadrangles emerge, their relationships become even more complicated, ultimately leading to a major dilemma involving But Kei Lei.

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Word Twisters' Adventures(鐵咀銀牙)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceHistoricalLaw

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Due to a mysterious family curse, Chan Mung Kit, hailing from a family of lawyers, is compelled by his mother to engage in frivolous activities and dedicate himself to managing a brothel despite his exceptional abilities. Following a careless error, he becomes entangled in a legal conflict, leading to his acquaintance with the articulate Lap Lan Ching Ching, who was actually the cause of the legal dispute, despite Kit having known her previously, along with the adversary Fong Tong Gang from the government. Kit harbors a deep animosity towards Ching and Gang after being falsely accused.

Recommendation: Sousa Kaigi wa Living de! Season 2 similar to Melting Me Softly
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Sousa Kaigi wa Living de! Season 2(捜査会議はリビングで おかわり!)

2020Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceFamilyMiniseries

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Miwa-san Narisumasu similar to Melting Me Softly
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Miwa-san Narisumasu(ミワさんなりすます)

2023Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceAdapted From A MangaShort Length Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Miwa Kubota, a 29-year-old enthusiast of films, recently lost her job. Upon discovering that her favorite actor, the famous Takahashi Yakai, is in need of a housekeeper, she decides to apply despite lacking the necessary qualifications. When she witnesses the new hire getting injured outside his residence, Miwa seizes the opportunity to step in as a "temporary" housekeeper for her beloved idol. (MangaUpdates)

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My Dear Cat(고양이는 있다! 야옹)

2014South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceDramaFamily

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A stray cat brings together two individuals, a magazine reporter named Yang Soon and a law student called Chi Woong, through fate. As they search for their missing cats, they uncover family secrets, leading to conflicts and ultimately reconciliation among their families.

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Call of the Country(국가가 부른다)

2010South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceEccentric Female LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Oh Ha Na is an underappreciated police officer who does not possess a strong sense of responsibility and thinks it is acceptable to break the rules to reach her goals. She encounters Go Jin Hyuk, a top intelligence operative, and they immediately conflict due to their contrasting ethical views. Their initial animosity conceals a budding romantic interest, but this progression is complicated by the presence of Choi Eun Seo, Jin Hyuk's former love. (Dramabeans)

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Starman - This Star's Love(スターマン~この星の恋)

2013Japan
Family RelationshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceSci-FiAmnesiaDramaMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManSingle MotherSupernatural

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Family Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Sci-Fi themes with a 25% similarity match.

After being left by her husband, Sawako has been raising her three sons on her own. One day, she encounters a young man who is on the brink of death. Instantly smitten, Sawako names him Hoshio and decides to have him stay with her as the father figure for her children, taking advantage of his memory loss. Sawako, her three sons, her grandmother, and Hoshio now live together under one roof. Sawako wishes for Hoshio to never recover his memories, while Hoshio himself starts to develop feelings for her. Despite his mysterious past, Hoshio proves to be a great help to Sawako whenever she faces difficulties, thanks to his enigmatic abilities. The truth behind Hoshio's past eventually comes to light in a surprising revelation.

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The Witness (2020)(木棘証人)

2020Hong Kong
ComedyFamily RelationshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceDeathLawLawyer Female LeadMurderPolice Department SettingSuspenseThriller

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The Witness opens with a gunshot that results in the death of one person. Sergeant Ko Lik Kei is assigned to protect Lee Ho Fan, the most crucial witness in the case. Despite initial difficulties in their relationship, Kei and Fan eventually develop a strong bond and support each other when needed. In the meantime, Ho Fan's company becomes entangled in another criminal investigation, with Yip Cheung Lok and his son Yip Ming Kwan playing significant roles. Together, Kei, Fan, and Fan's sister Lee Chung Ying, who is a lawyer, team up to look into the company's affairs, forming a formidable trio. Kei's sister, Ko Wing Yam, also becomes involved in the situation.

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Perfect Wedding(大嫁风尚)

2016China
ComedyFamily RelationshipHardworking Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceDramaFake MarriageFake RelationshipFriendshipHeartbreakMedicalMelodrama

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, Hardworking Female Lead, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Wedding coordinator Xia Ran is on a mission to locate her ex-boyfriend who recently ended their relationship. Dr. Jin Zhi Hao, a young physician, is fed up with his mother's constant concern over his single status. To address their respective dilemmas, they strike a deal: Xia Ran agrees to pose as Jin Zhi Hao's girlfriend in return for his assistance in locating her former beau. As they work together to bring joy to others, the pair gradually develop romantic feelings for each other.

Recommendation: Hotaru no Hikari 2 similar to Melting Me Softly
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Hotaru no Hikari 2(ホタルノヒカリ 2)

2010Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyOlder Man-Younger WomanOpposites AttractRomanceAdapted From A MangaAge GapAge GapBusinessCalm Male LeadCohabitationEccentric Female LeadLove Triangle

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Older Man-Younger Woman, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Three years ago, Amemiya Hotaru, known as the 'dried up woman', found herself drawn to Takano 'Buchou'. However, shortly after, Hotaru was sent to Hong Kong as part of a project team. She threw herself into her work, separated from 'Buchou'. Upon returning to Japan three years later, Hotaru joined the First Planning Department, where 'Buchou' worked. She quickly resumed her duties, but noticed significant changes in both the staff and the company atmosphere. (DramaWiki)

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Dreamland Program Bureau(梦境规划局)

2016China
Boss-Employee RelationshipInvestigationMysterySci-FiPsychologicalSuspenseThriller

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 24% similarity match.

The boss known as "defector" Feng Wei, the tech enthusiast Mi Ye, the young psychologist Dr. Yimin, the fiery Cici, and the genius Gamma are all skilled craftsmen and dream planners. Feng Wei's fiancée, Photon, used to be a dream planner until an accident caused her to lose her self-awareness in a dream black hole. As Feng Wei investigates, the true culprit behind the scenes begins to emerge. This is all connected to experiments conducted by the mysterious organization known as "Garden." What secrets lie within the depths of the dream black hole?

Recommendation: Double Happiness (2018) similar to Melting Me Softly
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Double Happiness (2018)(欢乐无双, 歡樂無雙)

2018China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceHistoricalHistorical FictionMing Dynasty

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Taking place during the Ming dynasty, the show pushes the boundaries of the mystery genre with a comedic twist. This marks Chung Shu Kai's second venture into period dramas, following his work on Lan Ling Wang and various other tvb productions.

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My Zombie Lord(我的僵尸王爷)

2020China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceFantasyHistoricalShort Length Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A prince from ancient times traveled across dimensions and arrived in the present day. His soul is bound to a creature, yet it doesn't mar his striking appearance. Nonetheless, he is unfazed by this, as his sole purpose is seeking revenge. The injustice done to him and his wife in this world fills them with rage. He detests those responsible and is eager to uncover the truth. As his fist clenches tightly, a woman enters the scene. Strikingly similar to his deceased wife, she begins to captivate him, leading to unexpected feelings blossoming within him. What strange twists and turns will unfold from here on...

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Uwasa no Onna(噂の女)

2018Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceNovel AdaptationDeathMiniseries

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

During her high school years, Miyuki Itoi was not considered particularly attractive. However, one day, she undergoes a transformation and becomes stunningly beautiful. As she begins to interact with men, a mysterious pattern emerges - those men soon meet their demise. (My DramaList)

Recommendation: Route similar to Melting Me Softly
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Route(弓元特攻队)

2023China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

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An Old Magic!(彩门令)

2023China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceHistoricalShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of Liu Tian, who is apprehended by the chief of the imperial city for his involvement in a magical case. Magician Ling Dong crosses paths with Liu Tian, leading to a master-apprentice relationship as they navigate through the intricate and mysterious case together. As they journey together, a hidden love blossoms between them. (Tencent Video - Mini Drama Youtube account)

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D.I.E. Again(古靈精探B)

2009Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomancePolice Department SettingSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

It has been six months since the disbandment of D.I.E. (Detective Investigation Extension). While Ying Jing Jing is currently on maternity leave, the rest of the team - Yu Tze Long, Cheung Ching Yee, Tse Siu Feng, and Pang Mei Wan - have resumed their previous positions. Their superiors are struggling to manage the chaos they cause on a daily basis. Following an incident where they embarrassed Chief Superintendent of Police Lau Yut Ding during an anti-vice operation, the higher-ups decide to send them back to re-establish D.I.E. This time, they are under the leadership of Yu Tze Long's former supervisor, Law Yau Hung.

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Kodaike no Hitobito(高台家の人々)

2016Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceAdapted From A MangaMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The Kodai family's three brothers have the ability of telepathy, which has resulted in numerous tense situations. Mitsumasa's mother disapproves of his relationship with Kie Hirano. This unique program showcases a family gathering of the Kodai Family.

Recommendation: Kon Katsu Tantei similar to Melting Me Softly
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Kon Katsu Tantei(婚活探偵)

2022Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryDetective Male LeadMiniseries

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the story, Kurosaki Ryuji, a detective in his forties, is portrayed as dedicated to his work but struggles to attract female attention. Despite this, he is determined to solve cases and find a partner while managing the various mysteries that come his way at the office.

Recommendation: When It's at Night similar to Melting Me Softly
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When It's at Night(밤이면 밤마다)

2008South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceAge GapAntique Appraiser Male LeadBickering Mains' Relationship

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Cho Hee works with the Cultural Relic Control Team at the Cultural Heritage Administration. Her decision to pursue this career was influenced by her father, who was involved in grave robbing. He promised to stop after completing his final job but has since vanished. Driven by the hope of locating her father, Cho Hee joins the Control Team. While there, she encounters Bum Sang, an expert in ancient art appraisal and restoration. He is not only skilled at his work but also good-looking and modest—at least that’s the impression he gives at first. However, as Cho Hee gets to know him better, the truth becomes more complex. As their paths continue to cross, Cho Hee and Bum Sang engage in playful arguments. Are they truly arguing, or could it be that they are developing feelings for each other? (Viki)

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The Wedding Scheme(결혼의 꼼수)

2012South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyIllnessRomanceFamilyMother-Daughter RelationshipSisters' Relationship

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Illness, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A mother with four daughters and the head of a kimchi factory chooses to launch an ambitious plan for her children’s marriages... by arranging for them to live together with four suitable young men.

Recommendation: Who Are You? (2024) similar to Melting Me Softly
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Who Are You? (2024)(누구냐 넌)

2024South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yeo Ja, a dedicated and lively employee, becomes infatuated with a part-time worker at a nearby cafe and frequents the establishment to see him. Through careful observation, she notices that he exhibits varying personalities each day. Intrigued by this discovery, she decides to leave her job in order to uncover the truth behind the mysterious cafe worker known as "Mr. Who." (Vigloo)

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Seven of Me(柒个我)

2017China
ComedyIllnessInvestigationMysteryRomanceAmnesiaChildhood CrushDissociative Identity DisorderMedicalMental IllnessPsychiatrist Female LeadSmart Female LeadTwo Roles

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Illness, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Did she take on more than she can handle? Bai Xin Xin (Elvira Cai) is a new medical intern who meets Shen Yi Zhen (Zhang Yi Shan), a man from a wealthy background. Xin Xin gets involved as Yi Zhen's personal doctor without realizing the challenges ahead. As Yi Zhen's seven unique personalities surface, revealing dark family secrets, Xin Xin faces the task of helping him heal from his troubled past.

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Who Is She(수상한 그녀)

2024South Korea
ComedyFamily RelationshipMysteryProducer Male LeadRomanceChasing A DreamCEO Male LeadDramaEntertainment IndustryFantasyMusician Female LeadSinger Female LeadStarting Over

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, Mystery, Producer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Following the loss of her husband at a young age, O Mal Sun raised her children on her own while managing a small restaurant. In her seventies, a disagreement with her daughter Ji Suk prompts her to leave home, and she inexplicably reverts back to her appearance in her twenties. Taking on the identity of O Du Ri, she decides to pursue her lifelong aspiration of becoming a singer by joining Unis Entertainment as a trainee idol. It is at Unis Entertainment where she encounters Daniel Han, a former idol leader who is now a successful producer, and her presence disrupts his life. Meanwhile, O Mal Sun's granddaughter Choi Ha Na, a high-achieving student, decides to forgo her plans for university in order to follow the same dream at Unis Entertainment.

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Aquarium Girl(水族館ガール)

2016Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyHardworking Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanRomanceAnimalAnimal Trainer Female LeadAnimal Trainer Male LeadCheerful Female LeadCold Male LeadHeight DifferenceLifeMiniseries

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Older Man-Younger Woman, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yuka Shima is employed as an office lady (OL) at a prominent general trading firm. Unexpectedly, she is reassigned from her corporate office to an aquarium under the same company's umbrella. In her new role as a keeper at the aquarium, she is guided by her senior, Kaji. Despite facing challenges with her unfamiliar duties and marine creatures, Yuka Shima's cheerful demeanor enables her to develop and succeed as an aquarium keeper.

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Personal Assistant of Female President 2(女总裁的贴身高手2)

2016China
Boss-Employee RelationshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceActionBodyguard Male LeadFantasyRich Female Lead

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

During Yun Shitong's wedding, her father Yun Ding disappears unexpectedly. Leng Feng suspects that Yun Ding's death may be linked to Duan Fei. Meanwhile, the Hong Ding company faces financial troubles, and Han Zhiming teams up with his father to oppose Yun Shitong. Following Yun Ding's accidental death, Duan Fei vanishes, and incriminating evidence suggests he is the culprit. Can Shitong unravel the mystery?

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Detective Husband I've Never Met(神探驸马请接嫁)

2022China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceCross-DressingDetective Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Princess Gong Yi Yin, a young royal, was married off to Qin Mo, a highly desired man among many. Despite the anticipation, their wedding night turned out to be disappointing as she was ignored by her new spouse. Rumors even circulated that Qin Mo was considering divorcing her. Outraged, Gong Yi Yin decided to disguise herself as a man and pursue a career as an official in Tingwei Court. She sought out her elusive husband to confront him, setting off a playful game of cat and mouse between them.

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Yes, I Am a Spy(奈何寨主不好当)

2023China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceHidden IdentityHistoricalShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The Hidden Team's confidential list was compromised by a traitor, sparking fear among its members. Shen Yi Feng, the leader of the team, was tasked by the emperor to uncover the mole. However, in order to protect the undercover agents still in the field, the stolen list needed to be recovered. Zhang Xiao Hua was assigned to gather intel and discovered that the list was in Nahezhai. She devised a plan to retrieve the list by pretending to be captured by Luo He, the second master, and offering herself to the leader of the Great Clan. Unbeknownst to her, the leader had a jealous wife, putting Zhang Xiao Hua's life in danger. In a twist of events, Luo He intervened and proposed to marry Zhang Xiao Hua, causing tension within the clan. Zhang Xiao Hua used this opportunity to instigate a conflict between the leader and Luo He in order to retrieve the list. However, Luo He saw through her plan, revealing his true intentions...

Recommendation: RNA similar to Melting Me Softly
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RNA(RNA)

2000South Korea
Human ExperimentationInvestigationMysterySci-FiDramaExperimentSuspenseThriller

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Human Experimentation, Investigation, Mystery, and Sci-Fi themes with a 22% similarity match.

Several young Koreans were inadvertently involved in an RNA study during their time in Japan. Fast forward 5 years...

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The Vigilante in the Mask(怪俠一枝梅)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceAdapted From A ManhwaAdventureHistoricalMartial Arts

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

In his hometown, Lai Chi Kok holds the title of an official, but due to a hidden secret, he is forced to pretend to be incompetent and loses the support of the townspeople. To rectify the situation, he decides to don a mask and become a vigilante. Chung Wan and Chi Kok are betrothed, but she will only marry him if he proves himself as a capable official. Bo Lum, a figure from the martial arts world, seeks out Chi Kok for marriage as a result of a misunderstanding. Lok Fu, the close friend of Wan and Chi Kok, learns that he is afflicted with a serious illness.

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Madam Cutie on Duty(師奶Madam)

2015Hong Kong
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceBickering Mains' RelationshipDramaPlastic SurgerySurgical Procedure

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Since childhood, Fa Ping had been mocked for her appearance. Following a surgery, she becomes convinced of the transformative power of beauty. Despite joining the police force, she remains fixated on beauty. Assigned to investigate a prostitution case involving a loan-shark operation in a public housing community, Fa Ping and CID officer Law Dai Shu pose as a couple to gather information from the housewives. They encounter the "Housewives Trio" and must adapt to the housewives' lifestyle to crack the case. As Fa Ping starts to adopt some housewife habits, Law Dai Shu gains popularity as the "Sewer King". This causes Fa Ping to feel envious, despite her feelings for a fellow officer. As they work together on the case, Fa Ping and Law Dai Shu's relationship evolves. They eventually suspect the Housewives Trio of foul play. However, the introduction of a mysterious woman adds a new layer of complexity to the case and their relationships.

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Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 6(はみだし刑事情熱系 PART6)

2001Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceDramaFamilyPolice Officer Male LeadPolice Officer Supporting Character

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Yakami Hyogo and Negishi Reiko, who were previously married, are both police officers. They got divorced when their daughter Miyuki was two years old. Following the divorce, Hyogo lost contact with his ex-wife and daughter, as is common in Japanese divorces. However, due to a bureaucratic error, Hyogo is now working at the police headquarters where Reiko is the chief. The two of them quickly adapt to the situation, with Reiko urging Hyogo to reveal himself to their daughter, who is now a teenager. Hyogo, on the other hand, wants to first establish a connection with his daughter before disclosing his true identity. As the story unfolds, Hyogo and his colleagues, a diverse group of strong-willed individuals, work together to solve various crimes that serve as the main plots of each episode. Meanwhile, the ongoing narrative of Hyogo's relationship with his daughter and ex-wife ties the episodes together. Once Miyuki learns the truth about Hyogo being her father, how will this revelation affect the future dynamics between Hyogo and Reiko?

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Love or Not(ラヴ・オア・ノット)

2017Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceFirst LoveFirst Love ReturnsInterior Designer Female LeadMiniseries

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Interior designer Mako still holds onto memories of her childhood crush, who stood by her side during tough times in elementary school. After receiving a letter from someone named Kosuke - the same name as her first love - asking to reunite after 22 years, Mako is thrilled at the prospect of seeing him again. However, the man who appears before her is not the Kosuke she remembered from her past.

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Guardians of the Dafeng(大奉打更人)

2024China
ComedyFamily RelationshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceAdventureFantasyFantasy WorldFriendshipSlapstickSmart Male LeadTeamworkTransmigrationWuxia

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Yang Ling, a contemporary professional working in an office, finds himself transported to the Da Feng Dynasty, where he assumes the role of Xu Qi An, a night watchman known as a "copper gong

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I'm Not a Robot(로봇이 아니야)

2017South Korea
ComedyHardworking Female LeadIllnessRomanceSci-FiDouble IdentityDramaEccentric Male LeadHaphephobiaHealingHidden IdentityRich Male LeadRobotSismance

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Kim Min Kyu holds the position of the primary stakeholder in a financial firm

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I Am the Years You Are the Stars(我是岁月你是星辰)

2021China
Human ExperimentationInvestigationMysteryRomanceSci-FiBromanceFantasyHeight DifferenceHidden PastImmortalMedicalMental IllnessTerminal IllnessTrauma

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Human Experimentation, Investigation, Mystery, Romance, and Sci-Fi themes with a 22% similarity match.

Jin Xiao Yu, a young woman afflicted with a peculiar illness. A peculiar car accident altered the destinies of her and Jiang Bai Ju, an enigmatic fashion designer. While one vanishes effortlessly like a comet, the other remains frozen in time. How will this couple maintain their connection in their separate worlds? (WeTV)

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Falling for Innocence(순정에 반하다)

2015South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyHardworking Female LeadIllnessRomanceBusinessCold Man-Warm WomanConglomerateDramaEccentric Male LeadLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstMean Male LeadSecret Crush

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Illness, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Min Ho, an unyielding investment banker, is a jaded and sociopathic character molded by a distressing history marked by his father's demise, which resulted in a hostile acquisition of the family enterprise

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The Lady in Butcher's House(玉面桃花总相逢)

2022China
ComedyInvestigationMysteryOpposites AttractRomanceArranged MarriageHistoricalHot-tempered Female LeadMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadPolitical CorruptionRighteous Male LeadScholar Male LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Even though Xu Qing Jia lost his parents when he was young, he worked hard and excelled academically. He eventually married Hu Jiao, the daughter of a butcher. Hu Jiao, despite being illiterate, had a cheerful and organized personality. Xu Qing Jia dedicated himself to public service and initiated reforms as a local official. Their journey takes place during the Northern Song Dynasty, where they unite in love, marriage, and fighting against corruption to help the community.

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Moonlit Order(锦月令)

2025China
ComedyFamily RelationshipInvestigationMysteryRomanceBurlesqueCommander Female LeadDeathFlashback To PastHistoricalMorally Ambiguous Female LeadMurderStepmother-Stepson RelationshipWeb Series

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Feng Zuo Ren, the leader of the Snow Feather Guards, is tasked by the emperor to secretly enter the Marquis' estate to locate and eliminate the former crown prince. Her assignment takes an unexpected turn when she encounters the young lord, Xue He Xu. What begins as perilous confrontations gradually evolves into a complex relationship, developing into an unforeseen affection amid the intrigue and power conflicts of the household. However, they soon realize that a much larger conspiracy is at play, orchestrated by an unseen manipulator.

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Suspicious Partner(수상한 파트너)

2017South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyHardworking Female LeadOpposites AttractRomanceBromanceCohabitationLawNice Female LeadNice Male LeadPoor Female LeadSmart Male LeadThrillerWrongfully Accused

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Opposites Attract, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Noh Ji Wook, an exceptional prosecutor, finds his path intertwined with Eun Bong Hee, a novice intern who often finds herself in awkward predicaments, when Bong Hee faces false murder allegations

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Jugglers(저글러스)

2017South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyHardworking Female LeadRomanceSuccessful Male LeadBusinessCalm Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadFrenemyHardworking Male LeadNerdy Male LeadOblivious Male LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Romance, and Successful Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

In this romantic-comedy drama set in an office, a secretary characterized by her submissive and compliant nature encounters a boss who is entirely indifferent to others and shows no regard for their feelings. (KBS World)

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When the Camellia Blooms(동백꽃 필 무렵)

2019South Korea
ComedyFamily RelationshipHardworking Female LeadMysteryRomanceDorky Male LeadDramaIndependent Female LeadLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstMother-Son RelationshipMotherhoodNice Male LeadThriller

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, Hardworking Female Lead, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Dong Baek is a single mother residing in the quaint town of Ongsan. She manages the bar-restaurant known as Camellia while also raising her son, Pil Gu. The townspeople often engage in gossip about Dong Baek. Having grown up as an orphan, she faces scrutiny as a single mother who operates a bar frequented by many local men. Despite the whispers among the residents, Hwang Yong Shik, a local police officer, is genuinely in love with her. Complicating matters, Dong Baek’s former boyfriend, Kang Jong Ryeol, unexpectedly reenters her life. He is a well-known baseball player who had previously kept their relationship a secret. As Dong Baek seeks her own happiness, an ominous threat looms nearby. A serial killer is on the loose in Ongsan, and Dong Baek could be in danger.

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Once Upon a Time in Saengchori(원스 어폰 어 타임 인 생초리)

2010South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyInvestigationMysteryRomanceDeathMurderOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadSuspenseThrillerWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

This drama focuses on a team of employees from a brokerage firm who are transferred to a serene rural village. In this setting, a mix of exciting and strange occurrences unfolds, along with romantic connections forming between the workers and the locals. At the heart of the various mysteries enveloping Saengchori lies a complex murder case in which the employees inadvertently become entangled. However, some individuals are determined to keep certain dark secrets concealed and will go to great lengths to protect them. Is the killer a resident of the eccentric village of Saengchori, or could it be one of their own?

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Touch Your Heart(진심이 닿다)

2019South Korea
ComedyHardworking Female LeadOpposites AttractRomanceSuccessful Male LeadCalm Male LeadDramaEntertainment IndustryHardworking Male LeadLawNaive Female LeadNice Male LeadSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Opposites Attract, Romance, and Successful Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

Oh Yoon Seo is a well-known actress celebrated for her stunning looks, although her acting skills leave much to be desired. She becomes embroiled in a scandal involving the heir of a wealthy conglomerate, which leads to a significant downturn in her acting career. However, she learns that a renowned screenwriter is interested in casting her as the lead female in an upcoming drama series. The role requires her character to serve as a secretary to a lawyer. To prepare for this part, Oh Yoon Seo must work as a lawyer's secretary for several months. On the other hand, Kwon Jung Rok is an attorney at a prestigious law firm, known for his arrogance and lack of warmth. One day, his supervisor instructs him to allow Oh Yoon Seo to assist him as his secretary for three months. Although he is displeased with this arrangement, he has no choice but to comply.

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I Wanna Hear Your Song(너의 노래를 들려줘)

2019South Korea
ComedyHardworking Female LeadMysteryRomanceSuccessful Male LeadAmnesiaClumsy Female LeadFlashback To PastHidden PastInsomniaMurderMusicSchemeTrauma

Like Melting Me Softly, this drama also features Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Mystery, Romance, and Successful Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

A homicide takes place, and Hong Yi Young, a timpanist who struggles with insomnia and has a straightforward mindset, cannot recall the events of that day