Minami-kun no Koibito - Asian drama recommendation
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Minami-kun no Koibito(南くんの恋人)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyHigh SchoolLegendRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTransformationYouth

Imagine suddenly shrinking to a height of only 16 cm. What would you do if your significant other also became miniature? This bestselling romantic tale is brought to life once again! The story unfolds when high school sweethearts Chiyomi and Minami receive a mysterious fortune cookie at a Chinese restaurant. The prophecy warns that staying together will lead to greatness, but drifting apart will result in a terrible fate. True to the prediction, Chiyomi is cursed with miniaturization on the day Minami decides to leave her. Now, as a tiny girlfriend and caring boyfriend live together in secret, what will unfold?

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Minami Kun No Koibito

Recommendation: Pink no Idenshi similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Pink no Idenshi(Pinkの遺伝子)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMultiple CouplesMultiple Mains

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 63% similarity match.

Based in Phoenix High School, the series "love-love" explores various romantic relationships within the student body, with a central focus on Taichi Kobayashi and Natsu Saito. The storyline delves into the intricacies of Taichi and Natsu's relationship, as well as the individuals who are captivated by their bond.

Recommendation: Boys Este similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 63% similarity match.

Akagi Hibiki, a high school student, starts working part-time at a beauty salon where his exceptional massage skills earn him the nickname "god hand." His path crosses with Koiwai Shizuka, another high school student who starts feeling self-conscious about her appearance because of hurtful remarks from her boyfriend, sparking a romantic connection between them.

Recommendation: Sharp Season 3 similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Sharp Season 3(반올림 3)

2006South Korea
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMultiple Mains

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: 18, Censoring or Not? similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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18, Censoring or Not?(18禁不禁?)

2007Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMultiple Mains

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 60% similarity match.

Exploring the comedic contrasts between genders, a high school is depicted where male and female students are separated, leading to two groups navigating their surging hormones. (d-addicts.com)

Recommendation: Switch Girl!! similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Switch Girl!!(スイッチガール!!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthHidden IdentityHidden PersonalityStudent Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 59% similarity match.

In school, Tamiya Nika presents herself as a stylish and fashionable student, but this image is merely a facade she puts on for others

Recommendation: Prison School similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Prison School(監獄学園 -プリズンスクール-)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthSexual ContentStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 59% similarity match.

Five young men enroll at a school that was previously exclusive to female students

Recommendation: Master of Study similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Master of Study(공부의 신)

2010South Korea
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthLawLawyer Male LeadMultiple Mains

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 59% similarity match.

When the tough and outspoken attorney Kang Suk Ho takes on the role of overseeing the liquidation of Byung Moon High School, he recognizes his own difficult past in the troubled students who navigate their lives without aspirations. He decides to mentor them, declaring his intention to help the five laziest students – Hwang Baek Hyun, Gil Pul Ip, Na Hyun Jung, Hong Chan Doo, and Oh Bong Goo – gain admission to Cheonha University, the nation's top institution. Many, including educators, peers, and the school's principal Jang Ma Ri, think he's lost his mind. The eccentric and passionate English teacher Han Soo Jung, who believes education should not solely focus on college admission, initially disagrees with Suk Ho's approach and intentions. Nevertheless, he creates a unique class for the five misfit students, including Hwang Baek Hyun, who immediately clashes with Suk Ho, to assist them in their preparation for Cheonha University.

Recommendation: Donburi Iinchou similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Donburi Iinchou(どんぶり委員長)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadDramaFood

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, and Teenager Male Lead themes with a 56% similarity match.

The Class Chairman of Batafu Gakuen 2-C comes from a wealthy background and is known for being serious and occasionally authoritative. When she caught her classmate Yoshida skipping a cooking class, she decided to lend a hand by delivering chicken ingredients to him. Intrigued by the idea of oyakodon, she requested Yoshida to prepare the dish for the school the following day. Despite never having tried donburi before, the Class Chairman was pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed Yoshida's oyakodon. This led her to ask Yoshida to make more donburi dishes, which she savored with delight.

Recommendation: Hot-Blooded Goddess similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Hot-Blooded Goddess(燃血女神)

2017China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDeity Female LeadSci-FiTime TravelWeb Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 56% similarity match.

In a tale involving a deity from a distant era venturing back in time to rescue herself and her loved ones, she becomes entangled in the intricate high school lives of zealous youngsters who are the descendants of affluent business empires. Lin Da Yu and Wang Xiao Ru share a bond since childhood and secure admission to WJC, an exclusive school. On their inaugural day, a mysterious newcomer named Ran shows up, displaying a deep familiarity with Lin Da Yu and Wang Xiao Ru while revealing her origins from the future. Possessing unexplainable abilities, only time will unveil the impact of her presence on those around her.

Recommendation: Koi ni Mudaguchi similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Koi ni Mudaguchi(恋に無駄口)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthLifeMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 56% similarity match.

Nishina, Maya, Shiro, and Aoi are high school sophomores who are attractive but lackluster in personality. They have made a pact to never get romantically involved and have formed their own club called the "Muda-bu" (Useless Club), dedicated to exploring trivial topics and sharing them on social media. One day, they decide to test a theory from a manga that claims, "If you run with bread in your mouth and collide with someone, you will fall in love." In attempting to carry out the experiment, they accidentally run into someone while holding bread in their mouths.

Recommendation: Ao Haru Ride similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Ao Haru Ride(アオハライド Season1)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaFirst LoveFriendshipStudent Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 56% similarity match.

Upon completing her freshman year of high school, Yoshioka Futaba reunites with Tanaka Kou, her former crush. They were classmates in middle school before he abruptly switched schools. Now, three years later, he reappears as Mabuchi Kou with a different demeanor - distant and aloof. As Futaba delves into Mabuchi's past, she finds herself developing feelings for him once again.

Recommendation: Real:Time:Love Season 2 similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Real:Time:Love Season 2(리얼:타임:러브2)

2020South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaFake RelationshipMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 56% similarity match.

The web drama "Love in Real Time" continues with Hong Yun struggling to quell the gossip surrounding her alleged breakup with Hae Jin, a task that proves quite challenging. In her frustration, she turns to her friend Ye Chan, pleading with him to pose as her boyfriend. He reluctantly agrees, as he has always been there to support her since their childhood and feels he cannot abandon her during a difficult time.

Recommendation: Minami-kun no Koibito - My Little Lover similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Minami-kun no Koibito - My Little Lover(南くんの恋人〜my little lover)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTransformationYouthCohabitationCold Male LeadFirst LoveSupernatural Phenomena

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, High School, Romance, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, Transformation, and Youth themes with a 56% similarity match.

Shunichi Minami is a handsome and academically successful high school student, while Chiyomi Horikiri is a talented dancer with a bright personality. They were childhood friends and each other's first loves, but drifted apart after Shunichi's father disappeared. One stormy night, Chiyomi argues with her parents about her future plans and decides to leave home. Seeking shelter from the rain, she suddenly wishes to return to her childhood and magically shrinks to 15 cm in height. When Shunichi stumbles upon tiny Chiyomi, she asks him to keep her size a secret and he takes her to his house.

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Youngsters on Fire(機智校園生活)

2021Taiwan
High SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDrama

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

A romantic comedy focused on youths set in a college campus, featuring themes of love, friendship, and parental care for their children. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: The Day I Skipped School for You similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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The Day I Skipped School for You(教室的那一间)

2018China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthClassmates' RelationshipFriendshipWeb Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

The Day I Skipped School For You portrays the high school experience of young people born after the 1990s. The story revolves around the mischievous yet charming Chen Mo, his classmate Zhao Xiao Yu, and their peers as they navigate love, friendship, and pursuing their aspirations during their time in school.

Recommendation: Kinkyori Renai: Season Zero similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Kinkyori Renai: Season Zero(近キョリ恋愛 ~ Season Zero ~)

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthLove SquareNice Female LeadReturn From Abroad

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Haruka, Mirei, and Kanata are high school students who share a close friendship. Unexpectedly, Haruka's non-biological older sister, Ririko, makes a return to Japan after being away for many years. Ririko's absence has only enhanced her beauty, earning her the nickname "goddess" among those who see her. Despite Haruka's initial hesitation, Ririko reaches out to her younger sibling, who tends to keep to himself. One evening, Ririko seeks comfort from her brother, causing a mix of emotions for Haruka, Mirei, and Kanata, who becomes aware of Mirei's feelings for Haruka.

Recommendation: Tonari no Seki-Kun to Rumi-Chan no Jishou similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Tonari no Seki-Kun to Rumi-Chan no Jishou(となりの関くんとるみちゃんの事象)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthClassmates' RelationshipLifeMiniseries

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

In class, Yokoi's desk-mate Seki-kun is constantly engaged in various activities without the teacher noticing. He plays intricate games like dominos, shogi, go, and builds mecha models, and even interacts with cats. Despite Yokoi's initial reluctance, she inevitably gets drawn into his games, leading to trouble with the teacher.

Recommendation: Girlfriend in the Men's Group similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Girlfriend in the Men's Group(남자무리 여사친 시즌2)

2021South Korea
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Knowledge and the Nam Sachin's Su Ju, Ho Tae, Jin Hui, and Tae Hyeon's romantic comedy blurs the line between reality and fantasy. (Cheeze Film YouTube)

Recommendation: Ying Ye 3+1 similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Ying Ye 3+1(櫻野3加1)

2007Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthActionStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Xia Tian, Jia Jiang, Fang Wei, and Bulu all grew up together on Westside Street and are currently attending Ying Ye School. They are just one month away from graduating. Xia Tian's father, who is a police officer in Westside Street, is retiring tomorrow. However, on the same day, they got into a confrontation with the Dinosaur gang at school and were almost expelled by the principal. Officer Xia tried to resolve the situation but instead, his gun went missing. They decided to stay in school and find the gun before graduation to ensure a peaceful retirement for Officer Xia. During their search, they uncovered a connection between the missing gun and an escaped ex-convict known as Grey Wolf, who surprisingly had close ties to students at Ying Ye School.

Recommendation: No Rain for Us Today similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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No Rain for Us Today(今天也晴朗)

2021China
Childhood Friends RelationshipHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

During their youthful years, two sets of close friends, Fang Yi Le and childhood companion He Tian Tian, along with Xie Chi and classmate Xing Jia Liang, found themselves intertwined in each other's lives due to chance encounters and a touch of bravery. Through mutual support and admiration, they navigated through a series of captivating, heartwarming, and amusing experiences, creating a fulfilling and delightful high school journey together as they ventured towards an uncertain yet promising and exciting future.

Recommendation: 101 Times Confession similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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101 Times Confession(101次告白)

2013China
High SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthCampus SettingMiniseries

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The daily experiences of high school students aged 16 and the developing relationships among them. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: I Won't Get Bullied By Girls similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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I Won't Get Bullied By Girls(我才不会被女孩子欺负呢)

2018China
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthWeb Novel AdaptationMultiple Mains

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ye Lin is a somewhat rebellious individual who is frequently targeted by a small group of girls. As he works towards fulfilling his deceased brother's aspiration of establishing a lion-dancing organization, he discovers valuable lessons about love, camaraderie, and the high school experience.

Recommendation: I Am the Head Teacher similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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I Am the Head Teacher(我是班主任)

2019China
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthFriendshipTeacher Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

A story of graduation featuring senior high school students from the "special class" and their principal Lao Mo, as well as their teacher Yao Jing. This play is endorsed by the Teaching & Work Department of the Ministry of Education in China. The goal of the play is to effectively carry out the party's educational guidelines and showcase the positive qualities of educators in the modern era. (Baidu)

Recommendation: High School Big Bang similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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High School Big Bang(我成了他的班主任)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthBrother-Sister RelationshipStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterWeb Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

This series follows the journey of students as they grow on campus, telling an engaging story of a slow learner's comeback. It delivers a message of positivity in a humorous manner. (WeTV)

Recommendation: My Sassy Deskmate similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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My Sassy Deskmate(你在我的右手边 第一季)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthBickering Mains' RelationshipClassmates' RelationshipEnemies To FriendsSassy Female Lead

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Exploring the complex relationship between Dan Qiu Xu and Wang Yuan He, two classmates who develop romantic feelings for each other

Recommendation: The Day I Skipped School for You 2 similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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The Day I Skipped School for You 2(教室的那一间2)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthFriendshipLove TriangleSmart Male LeadWeb Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The tale of Chen Mo and his circle of friends continues with Zhao Xiao Yu, who struggles to boost her grades despite her efforts, Su Zhou, who excels both academically and socially, traditional Yao Cong Liang, and the quirky Yu Bei Bei. With the start of a new semester, Chen Mo, Su Zhou, and Cong Liang form a close bond with a new student who transferred in. Xiao Yu and Bei Bei, initially at odds with their class president, eventually become good friends with her. The inexperienced teacher, known for her tendency to cry easily, gains confidence in managing the class with the support of Chen Mo. As the time for the college entrance exam nears, Su Zhou and Chen Mo realize their mutual feelings for Xiao Yu.

Recommendation: The Wood similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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The Wood(一根木头)

2020China
High SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Jiang Mu Fan, hailing from a prosperous family, achieved the top spot in the National Examinations. Despite his reserved demeanor, he was appointed as the class monitor. His encounter with Lin Luo Yan sparked feelings in his heart, despite his decision to avoid relationships. At the same time, Shao Tian Yang, known as the troublemaker of the class, also became interested in Lin Luo Yan. The introduction of Du Xin Yue, a girl from a vocational school and the daughter of a CD shop owner, had a significant impact on Lin Luo Yan due to her rebellious and free-spirited nature.

Recommendation: Dragon Zakura similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Dragon Zakura(ドラゴン桜)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterDramaStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Sakuragi Kenji, a struggling lawyer and former motorcycle gang member, is determined to help underperforming high school students with an average score of 36 get accepted into Tokyo University (Toudai), Japan's most prestigious educational institution. Despite the school's financial troubles, Sakuragi has set a goal to mentor 5 students to successfully enter Toudai, driven by his personal ambition. Along with providing valuable tips for Toudai entrance exams, "Dragon Zakura" also imparts important life lessons.

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Dandori Musume(ダンドリ娘)

2006Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaMiniseries

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The series centers around six teenagers in high school transitioning into adulthood. They come together to explore new experiences and imagine a world beyond their own. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata(正しい王子のつくり方)

2008Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

This school comedy follows a girls' high school that transitions to a co-ed institution, only to find that the new male students do not meet their standards. In response, a group of girls initiates a project to transform the boys into "princes." --Tokyograph

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All Esper Dayo!(みんな!エスパーだよ! )

2013Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMind ReadingStudent Supporting CharacterSupernatural PowerTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

In the town of Notsu in Oita Prefecture, numerous individuals possess extraordinary abilities. Among them is high school student Kamogawa Yoshio, who has the gift of telepathy, allowing him to delve into the thoughts of others. However, Yoshio tends to use his powers for mundane purposes.

Recommendation: Koi wa Ameagari no You ni: Pocket no Naka no Negaigoto similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Koi wa Ameagari no You ni: Pocket no Naka no Negaigoto(恋は雨上がりのように〜ポケットの中の願いごと〜)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

This mini-series centers on the bond between Takashi Yoshizawa and Yui Nishida, who play supporting roles in the original narrative. The show features the identical cast as the movie.

Recommendation: Kojirase Joshi Kara no Sotsugyo similar to Minami-kun no Koibito
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Kojirase Joshi Kara no Sotsugyo(こじらせ女子からの卒業)

2021Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Asuka Nishino, a student representative, is privy to the confidential tales of her male classmates. One of the secrets she uncovered is that the student with the lowest test score must confess their feelings as a penalty. Among them is the person she admires, Igarashi. Asuka fantasizes about being confessed to by Igarashi, even if it's just part of a punishment game, and decides to take a bold step.

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Motokare Retry: Kanojo ga Shiranai Bokutachi no Honne(モトカレリトライ 〜カノジョが知らない僕たちの本音〜)

2022Japan
High SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthFriendshipMiniseries

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kaede and his close friend Kazuha reminisce about their high school days as they prepare to start at Futatsubashi University. Kaede finds himself in a confusing situation when he starts dating Nina but struggles to move on due to lingering feelings for his ex-girlfriend Mitsu. In contrast, Kazuha effortlessly maintains casual relationships with girls. Despite their differences, the two friends bond over shared experiences, including visits to their favorite sauna where they share their innermost thoughts.

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Triple Fling(트리플썸)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMiniseriesMultiple MainsReverse-HaremShort Length Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Lee Se Hee never imagined she would find herself among the popular crowd in high school, nor did she foresee becoming entangled in a love square with three incredibly handsome and popular boys! Who will she decide to be with?

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Adult Trainee(어른연습생)

2021South Korea
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthFake RelationshipFriends To LoversMiniseriesMultiple Mains

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story follows the experiences of adolescents going through hormonal changes as they enter adulthood. It features Jae Min, who becomes obsessed with self-pleasure, traditional Yu Ra who starts a daring relationship with her male friend, and Na Eun who struggles with her weight and lack of romantic experience. The series aims to depict the genuine concerns and love lives of 18-year-olds in a manner that resonates with Generation Z.

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Spicy Teacher (2000)(麻辣鮮師)

2000Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

A school drama series with a significant impact on idol dramas in Taiwan, consisting of 3 seasons and featuring 5 generations of students. The first season spanned 155 episodes, showcasing the 1st to 3rd generations of students. The second season, with 29 episodes, focused on the 4th to early 5th generations of students. The third season concluded with 14 episodes, highlighting the later half of the 5th generation of students.

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A Good Day (2016)(美好年代)

2016Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth1990sComing Of AgeFlashback To PastNice Male Lead

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 2016, a wedding brings together a group of friends who haven't seen each other in almost two decades. The story flashes back to May 5, 1995, when they were in high school. "A Good Day" follows the challenges and growth of these friends as they navigate their way through youth, shaping their current adult lives. Will they be able to come to terms with their past and reconcile with each other for a brighter future? There are two versions available: one with 66 episodes lasting 60 minutes each for the original broadcast, and another with 23 episodes lasting 120 minutes each for the rebroadcast.

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Teng Kong De Ri Zi(腾空的日子)

2014China
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthFriendshipMiniseries

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A brief web series initially launched on Tencent, explores the stories of a group of teenagers in high school and the events they encounter during their adolescence.

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Suddenly Seventeen(28岁未成年)

2016China
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthCampus SettingReturn To PastSecond Chance RomanceStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Returning to the high school campus they attended as 17-year-olds, Liang Xia and Mao Liang, now 28, found themselves transported back in time by 10 years. Suddenly faced with reliving their school days, Liang Xia longed to embrace the carefree nature of adolescence while Mao Liang clung to his adult sensibilities. Despite their differences, the two shared many joyful moments together. Determined to overcome the challenges they faced, they worked together to positively impact the lives of those around them. This romantic drama set in a school environment is filled with comedic moments...

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Super Star Academy(超星星学园)

2016China
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadActionAstrologyHoroscopeStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, Teenager Female Lead, and Teenager Male Lead themes with a 47% similarity match.

In an alternate reality, individuals at Super Star Academy are classified according to their astrological signs. Cheng Zhi Er, a perpetual target of bullying, is unexpectedly invited to attend this institution. As her innate powers start to emerge, she embarks on a fresh journey alongside the elite members of this parallel universe.

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Boku to Kanojo no XXX(僕と彼女の×××)

2005Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadBody SwapDramaIdentity SwapMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, Teenager Female Lead, and Teenager Male Lead themes with a 47% similarity match.

The narrative follows Akira Uehara, a reserved high school student who harbors a strong attraction towards Nanako Momoi, the school's intimidating and aggressive girl. Despite Momoi's delicate and charming appearance, she surprises others with her words. Uehara is unexpectedly brought to Momoi's residence, where he encounters her eccentric inventor grandfather and becomes the unintended subject of an experiment. Through a mishap, Momoi is also involved in the experiment, resulting in the two switching bodies. Complicating matters, Momoi, inhabiting Uehara's body, damages the machine (which requires 2 million yen to repair) in order to prolong their body switch, leading them into a world of financial struggles and predicaments.

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Proposal Daisakusen(プロポーズ大作戦)

2007Japan
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthButterfly EffectChange Of FatePast LifeStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Iwase Ken and Yoshida Rei have been close friends since they were young children. Ken, who is stubborn and inexperienced in matters of love, has had feelings for the vibrant and cheerful Rei for a long time. Unfortunately, Rei is on the verge of marrying someone else. At Rei's wedding, Ken and their high-school friends are present when a magical being intervenes, sending Ken back in time to try to win over the woman of his dreams once again.

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MARS - Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru(MARS~ただ、君を愛してる~)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaPsychologicalSchool BullyingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

The narrative follows the lives of Kira and Rei, two students in high school. Kira is a reserved artist, while Rei is a sociable womanizer with a dark, aggressive side. They develop a friendship that blossoms into a romantic relationship when Rei discovers a drawing by Kira on the back of a map she gave him. However, both Kira and Rei harbor troubled pasts, and their bond helps them confront their inner demons. Masao, a fellow student, has ties to Rei's violent history and intervenes in their lives in an attempt to push Rei back to his former self.

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Parfait Tic(パフェちっく!)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaLove TriangleNeighbors' RelationshipStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Fuko Kameyama is a cheerful and positive young girl starting her first year of high school. Her life takes a turn when a new family, the Shinpos, moves into the apartment above her house. Among them are two cousins, Daiya and Ichi, who happen to be Fuko Kameyama's new classmates. Despite Daiya's popularity and reputation as a ladies' man, he struggles academically. On the other hand, Ichi is introverted, shy, and excels in school. Fuko Kameyama is drawn to both cousins, as they each have their own unique qualities. She finds herself torn between the two, unable to choose a favorite. As the love triangle unfolds, the question remains: who will win Fuko Kameyama's heart in the end? (

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Papa to Musume no Nanokakan(パパとムスメの7日間)

2022Japan
ComedyRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthOffice Worker Male LeadSecret CrushSlapstickStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Supernatural, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Kawahara Kome is a high school student who harbors romantic feelings for Osugi Kenta, the star player of the school's soccer team. Osugi Kenta is known for his sincerity, hard work, and polite demeanor, making him a favorite among the female students. On the other hand, Kawahara Kome's father, Kawahara Kyoichiro, struggles with his job performance, leading to a strained relationship with his daughter. One day, an unexpected incident causes Kawahara Kome and her father to switch bodies, forcing them to adapt to each other's lives while hoping for a return to normalcy. Meanwhile, Osugi Kenta becomes drawn to Kawahara Kome without knowing the peculiar situation she is in, much to the disapproval of Kawahara Kyoichiro, who is against his daughter having a romantic involvement with him.

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Ciguatera(シガテラ)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaFirst LoveLifeSchool BullyingSecret Crush

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

The plot of Ciguatera revolves around Ogino, a high school student who faces bullying alongside his friend Takai. Their shared interest in motorcycles becomes a source of hope and excitement in their otherwise dreary lives. As they secretly learn to ride at a driving school, Ogino's life takes a dramatic turn. The manga explores the lives of various characters as they navigate high school and adulthood, depicting their challenges, successes, aspirations, relationships, and experiences of love and loss. (MyAnimeList)

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Ao Haru Ride Season 2(アオハライド Season 2)

2024Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthDramaFriendshipMiniseriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Yoshioka Futaba was a former middle school student who developed feelings for her kind classmate Tanaka Kou. Unfortunately, their young romance faced challenges, leading to their separation when Kou had to move to Nagasaki. However, fate brought them back together in high school when Kou transferred to Futaba's class as they approached the end of their academic year. Much to Futaba's surprise, Kou had changed his surname and now displayed a cold and distant demeanor. Despite this, they found themselves growing closer once again. The situation became complicated when Futaba discovered that another classmate, originally from Nagasaki, had also been hurt by Kou in middle school. As their reunion unfolds, will Futaba and Kou's renewed relationship lead to love or more heartbreak?

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Sharp 1(반올림1)

2003South Korea
ComedyHigh SchoolRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthFriendshipLifeNeighbors' RelationshipStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Comedy, High School, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

Fifteen-year-old Lee Ok Rim enjoys daydreaming and has a cheerful demeanor. She is open about her emotions and is aware of her own attractiveness. In her family, she falls between her studious older sister and her twin younger brother. Ok Rim is romantically involved with Yoo Ah In, a high school student studying art. She also has a close male friend named Jang-Wook, with whom she shares a deep bond. Jang Wook, who recently moved next door to Ok Rim, is reserved yet charismatic. He has become her confidant and shares a love for soccer and mischief with his peers. Meanwhile, Yoo Ah In is a talented artist who keeps his true thoughts to himself. Despite being more mature and intelligent than Ok Rim, he is determined to keep her affections, especially with the presence of Jang Wook as a potential rival.

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The Flatterer (2015)(아부쟁이 얍!)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyRomanceSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthAdapted From A WebtoonDramaShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Minami-kun no Koibito, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Romance, School Setting, Student Female Lead, Student Male Lead, Teenager Female Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 47% similarity match.

The narrative follows Park Gun, who enrolls in a high school populated by troublemakers and students who have previously left the educational system. (TMDb)