Miss Ripley - Asian drama recommendation
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Miss Ripley(미스 리플리)

2011South Korea
Antihero Male LeadAntiheroine Female LeadAntisocial Personality DisorderBased On A True StoryDark FictionDramaIllnessMelodramaMental IllnessRipley SyndromeRomance

Two contrasting men become enamored with Jang Mi Ri, a woman entangled in a complex network of deceit driven by her avaricious aspirations rooted in a troubled childhood. Jang Myung Hoon is a driven hotel executive who exercises meticulous control over his personal and professional life, whereas Yutaka is the kind-hearted heir to a Korean-Japanese hotel empire. Their affection for Mi Ri and her hopeful yet tragic ambitions ultimately lead them toward ruin. This story is inspired by the true case of Shin Jung Ah, a university professor and art curator at Dongguk University, who was found to have falsified her qualifications to secure employment, aided by her boyfriend at the time, Byun Yang Kyoon, who was a presidential secretary, and misappropriated funds from the art gallery's corporate sponsorship.

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Recommendation: Anna similar to Miss Ripley
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Anna(안나)

2022South Korea
Antihero Male LeadAntisocial Personality DisorderDramaIllnessMental IllnessRipley SyndromeNovel AdaptationMiniseriesSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Ripley Syndrome themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yoo Mi is a woman who finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, leading her to assume a false identity. Hyun Joo, on the other hand, carries herself with an air of superiority, showing neither kindness nor malice towards others. Her relationship with Yoo Mi is filled with subtle tension. Ji Hoon, Yoo Mi's husband, is driven by ambition and focused on the future. Ji Won, a reliable senior, is the only person Yoo Mi confides in and trusts.

Recommendation: Ame ga Furu to Kimi wa Yasashii similar to Miss Ripley
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Ame ga Furu to Kimi wa Yasashii(雨が降ると君は優しい)

2017Japan
Antihero Male LeadDark FictionDramaIllnessMental IllnessRomanceEroticInfidelityMiniseriesNice Male LeadNuditySexual Content

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Dark Fiction, Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Nobuo is a dedicated book editor who is married to Aya. Aya previously worked as a reader model but now serves as a nursing assistant at a nursing home. Nobuo knows about his wife's struggle with a sex addiction, leading her to engage in extramarital affairs. This situation causes Nobuo great distress, while Aya experiences deep remorse for her actions.

Recommendation: Temptation of an Angel similar to Miss Ripley
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Temptation of an Angel(천사의 유혹)

2009South Korea
Antihero Male LeadAntiheroine Female LeadDramaMelodramaRomanceHidden IdentityPlastic SurgeryRevengeSurgical ProcedureSuspenseThriller

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Antiheroine Female Lead, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Following the passing of her parents, Joo Ah Ran schemes to bring down the family responsible for her loss. She charms and weds her adversary's son, Shin Hyun Woo, who eventually uncovers her intentions. After undergoing plastic surgery due to injuries from a car accident, he resolves to take his own revenge on her.

Recommendation: Starlit similar to Miss Ripley
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Starlit(心星的淚光)

2009Taiwan
DramaIllnessMelodramaRomanceMale Chases Female FirstStar Crossed LoversTerminal Illness

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Cheng Yue and Rui Shan are both talented musicians, with Cheng Yue being a pianist and Rui Shan a cellist. Despite being known as the most prominent couple in the music world, Cheng Yue's life takes a turn when he injures his arm while trying to save a girl named Xiao Lu from a car accident. This incident leaves him unable to play the piano, leading him to give up music and embark on a journey to escape his sorrow. Two years later, Cheng Yue finds himself living in Shanghai where he crosses paths with Xiao Lu, who is now his colleague. Through their work together, they develop a friendship that gradually deepens. Meanwhile, Rui Shan locates Cheng Yue and urges him to return to music, but it is Xiao Lu's encouragement and positivity that ultimately inspire him to rediscover his passion for life. Despite falling in love with Xiao Lu, Cheng Yue faces rejection from her, raising questions about the fate of their love story. Despite the challenges they face and uncertain future, Cheng Yue's love for Xiao Lu remains steadfast.

Recommendation: Thorn Birds similar to Miss Ripley
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Thorn Birds(가시나무새)

2011South Korea
Dark FictionDramaMelodramaRomanceRags To RichesRich Male LeadSuccessful Female Lead

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Dark Fiction, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This narrative follows the journeys of two women, Seo Jung Eun and Han Yoo Kyung, who pursue their ambitions in vastly different ways. Seo Jung Eun is a resilient and brave individual who has endured a challenging life, having been raised in an orphanage. Despite her yearning for love, she continues to open her heart to others. Jung Eun nurtures the hope of reuniting with her mother by becoming a star, dedicating herself to this dream and striving to transcend her hardships through her genuine and innocent spirit. On the other hand, Han Yoo Kyung harbors a secret about her origins that drives her to forsake everything in her quest for vengeance. The title's "thorn birds" symbolizes Jung Eun's character, who reveals her true self at a significant cost of suffering. A thorn bird is a legendary creature that seeks out a thorn tree from the moment it hatches. Upon finding it, the bird pierces itself on the sharpest thorn, enduring the pain to rise above it and sing the most enchanting song ever heard.

Recommendation: Ju Zi similar to Miss Ripley
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Ju Zi(菊子)

2011China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows Ju Zi, a woman whose life is marked by tragedy, and the individuals in her midst amid a Japanese invasion

Recommendation: Sweet Lies similar to Miss Ripley
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Sweet Lies(甜蜜的谎言)

2017China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Describes the intricate emotional tale involving Wen Ya, who disappeared for eight years, her former lover Detective Captain Li Yuan, and her current spouse Jiang Xiao Xian

Recommendation: Destination Of Love similar to Miss Ripley
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Destination Of Love(婚巢)

2012China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds the journey of siblings Yang Xue and Yang Li Nan as they transitioned from a rural village to a bustling metropolis where they settled down to pursue their careers. While striving to realize their dreams through hard work, they also grappled with the inevitability of marriage looming on the horizon.

Recommendation: Love Trouble similar to Miss Ripley
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Love Trouble(真爱惹麻烦)

2013China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Following the unjust persecution of Lin Zhen Xin's father, Lin Shin Nan, due to a business deal gone wrong with the powerful Ko family, she decides to seek revenge for her father's death. To gather evidence of her father's innocence, she feigns romantic interest in Ko Yang, the heir to the Ko family. However, as she gets closer to Ko Yang, she finds herself falling uncontrollably in love with him. Meanwhile, Wang Xiang, who also has feelings for Lin, is forced to watch from the sidelines as Lin faces a difficult decision. The series is available in two versions: the original 40-episode version and the CCTV version with 38 episodes.

Recommendation: Cherish Love similar to Miss Ripley
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Cherish Love(且行且珍惜)

2015China
DramaIllnessRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Tang Yu Feng and Cheng Zi Yue are two individuals who are brought together by a bone marrow transplant. Yu Feng is grateful for the second chance he has been given and appreciates the generosity of his donor, Zi Yue. Meanwhile, Zi Yue is facing challenges of her own as her husband, Zhao Si Wen, not only abandons her for another woman but also steals money from her family, leading to their bankruptcy. Additionally, Zi Yue's daughter becomes estranged from the family. Witnessing Zi Yue's struggles, Yu Feng feels compelled to offer his assistance to the person who once saved his life.

Recommendation: I Believed in Men similar to Miss Ripley
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I Believed in Men(남자를 믿었네)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A timeless family saga centered around a food company executive who experiences a whirlwind of challenges following an unexplained breakup with a significant other.

Recommendation: Bei Shang Shi Chang Shou Ge similar to Miss Ripley
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Bei Shang Shi Chang Shou Ge(悲伤时唱首歌)

2007China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows Guan Liang Pei, who experiences a mental health condition after being unexpectedly left by her initial romantic partner, Zhao Yu. Wang Jing Fan, who harbored strong feelings for her, chooses to marry her and take on the responsibility of caring for her. The story delves into the emotional turmoil stemming from unusual reactions triggered by the lingering feelings for a past love.

Recommendation: The Seventh Day similar to Miss Ripley
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The Seventh Day(最美麗的第七天 (最美丽的第)

2008Hong Kong
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ling Ka Yan works as a salesperson at a pet store. She was informed of a serious illness during her childhood, leading her family to be excessively cautious with her. Consequently, despite being in her twenties, she had never encountered genuine affection until she crossed paths with Yau Zi Wing, a man who alters her life indefinitely.

Recommendation: Beyond the Common Ground similar to Miss Ripley
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Beyond the Common Ground(和解在後)

2023Hong Kong
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a society filled with gossip and misinformation, individuals appear to have overlooked fundamental ethical principles. Typically characterized by their polished appearance, articulate speech, and impartial demeanor, mediators are expected to possess certain qualities. However, amidst these conventional mediators stands Yip Chi Fan, an unconventional figure who dresses casually, speaks his mind, and operates outside the confines of traditional norms. Yip rejects the notion of complete neutrality, believing instead that mediators should maintain sensitivity to facilitate resolution. When law graduate Fong Yuen joins Yip's firm as an intern, her straightforward approach clashes with Yip's unconventional methods. As they spend more time together, their differing perspectives begin to influence one another.

Recommendation: Golden Wings similar to Miss Ripley
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Golden Wings(金色の翼)

2007Japan
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Shuko's husband tragically passed away in a plane accident, leaving her with a significant inheritance. However, the newfound wealth brings unwarranted suspicion and gossip her way, causing Shuko deep emotional pain. Seeking solace, she escapes to an exclusive hotel on a secluded island where she crosses paths with Maki, a young man trapped on the island with his girlfriend, Rio, the niece of the hotel owner. Together, Maki and Rio scheme to obtain money from Shuko by manipulating her feelings for Maki. As their deceitful plan unfolds, Shuko's fortune attracts attention from those around her. Drawing inspiration from Henry James' classic novel "The Wings of the Dove," this tale explores themes of love, greed, deception, and truth within the backdrop of a serene and isolated island.

Recommendation: Land of Wine similar to Miss Ripley
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Land of Wine(술의 나라)

2003South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Seo Joon plays the role of a rebellious son of a wealthy entrepreneur in the drama. The series follows Seo Joon's journey as he achieves success in the alcohol industry by selling authentic Korean beer.

Recommendation: The Fairy and The Swindler similar to Miss Ripley
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The Fairy and The Swindler(선녀와 사기꾼)

2003South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Baby Jae Kyung was left by his mother due to financial issues, and his father, who was often drunk, tragically died in a train accident while intoxicated. Raised by a con artist, Jae Kyung learned the tricks of the trade and developed into a skilled scammer due to his exceptional memory. Alongside his adopted father and three others, they deceived many individuals out of their money. However, after meeting the girl of his dreams, Jae Kyung resolved to leave behind his deceitful ways.

Recommendation: Salt Doll similar to Miss Ripley
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Salt Doll(소금인형 )

2007South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Cha So Yeong is a dedicated spouse to her husband, who struggles with various issues. Her first love is the heir to a prominent financial firm. To cover the expenses of her husband's surgery, she reluctantly resorts to selling herself to the man who has unreciprocated feelings for her.

Recommendation: The Queen Returns similar to Miss Ripley
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The Queen Returns(공주가 돌아왔다)

2009South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Cha Do-kyung was the quintessential "it girl," capturing everyone's attention throughout her school years. Her striking appearance and wealthy family background attracted numerous admirers. In contrast, Jang Gong-shim, Do-kyung's friend, often felt overshadowed and inadequate compared to her growing up. However, a chance encounter resulted in a one-night stand between Do-kyung and Bong-hee, who was then Gong-shim's boyfriend, leading to an unexpected pregnancy and their subsequent marriage. Fast forward 17 years, and Do-kyung has settled into the role of a regular housewife with three children and a lackluster husband, while Gong-shim has achieved fame as a ballet dancer. This role reversal has created tension between the two women, culminating in a rivalry over Hyun-woo, who once harbored feelings for Do-kyung in their youth. Caught between his first love, now married to someone else, and Gong-shim, the once overlooked girl who blossomed into a stunning woman, will Hyun-woo choose to pursue his childhood affection or embrace his feelings for Gong-shim? Will Gong-shim succeed in capturing Hyun-woo's heart? (KBS World)

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While You Were Sleeping(당신이 잠든 사이)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the destinies of two couples and two families whose lives became intertwined as a result of a birth-related incident.

Recommendation: You're So Beautiful similar to Miss Ripley
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You're So Beautiful(당신 참 예쁘다)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Go Yoo Rang possesses a strong sense of confidence and a positive outlook on life. She experiences her first love with Chi Young. However, Chi Young abruptly departs to go back to Seoul. Eager to reconnect with him, Yoo Rang travels to Seoul, only to discover that he is already married.

Recommendation: I Do? similar to Miss Ripley
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I Do?(幸福的抉擇)

2008Taiwan
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The phrase "unable to survive with or without each other" perfectly captured the essence of the brief marriage between the young couple. Despite facing significant challenges to be together, their love ultimately proved insufficient to sustain their relationship amidst the strains of cohabitation and interference from his former partner. Consequently, they opted for a divorce. However, the separation only intensified their unhappiness. Following the intervention of their loved ones, the couple resolved to grant one another a second opportunity.

Recommendation: Roseate-Love similar to Miss Ripley
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Roseate-Love(紫玫瑰)

2009Taiwan
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Xiao Zi longs for her childhood crush, Lin Nuo, as he sings passionately at the pub in a luxurious hotel. Despite the "Future Man Band" receiving little applause, Xiao Zi remains devoted, creating "Purple Roses" from paper with determination, hoping for Lin Nuo's victory over the unworthy Devil. A new waiter, Ning ZiDa, joins the pub under Xiao Zi's guidance. Rumors swirl about Zi Da's background, and Xiao Zi inadvertently reveals the truth, altering Zi Da's opinion of her. Witnessing the innocent girl's pursuit of an unattainable love and her creation of numbered paper purple roses, Zi Da's tough exterior begins to soften with compassion.

Recommendation: My Life's Golden Age similar to Miss Ripley
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My Life's Golden Age(내 인생의 황금기)

2008South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

When two individuals who have previously gone through divorce unite in marriage and raise their children together, they often choose names for their kids that reflect the ideal phase of life, known as hwang-geum-ki, with the hope that their offspring will experience this joyful time earlier than they did. Unbeknownst to them, their children will face various challenges before achieving hwang-geum-ki. Lee Hwang, the eldest daughter, has been married for five years and has a daughter, along with a thriving career, yet beneath the surface, she is far from content. A chance encounter with an old lover leads her down a reckless path. The second daughter, Lee Geum, suffers from chronic myelogenous leukemia, a serious illness that persistently impacts her quality of life and happiness. Nevertheless, she remains bright and optimistic, dedicating her energy to her role as a track team coach, all while secretly working to cover her biological father's medical expenses. The youngest child, Lee Ki, has successfully completed medical school and is now an intern at a hospital, yet his true aspiration is to become a musical theater performer. He decides to leave the hospital to pursue dance lessons, needing to keep this decision hidden from his family as he navigates his sisters' challenges. Enter Go Kyung Woo, a television producer at a prominent network whose success has led him to become dismissively indifferent to the struggles of others. When he crosses paths with Lee Geum, there is undeniable chemistry, but will he be able to genuinely care for her, especially given her health condition? Meanwhile, Lee Ki faces another dilemma—he may be falling for his sister-in-law...

Recommendation: Love Story in Shanghai similar to Miss Ripley
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Love Story in Shanghai(像霧像雨又像風)

2001China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Time flows like a river, memories drift like clouds, intertwined like an unchanging tune. Chen Zi Kun faces unexpected misfortunes as he is wrongly accused of a crime and imprisoned. Fang Zi Yi goes to great lengths to free her beloved, seeking help from her friend's brother, Li Ying Qi, who helps secure Zi Kun's release on bail. However, Ying Qi also develops feelings for Zi Yi in the process. Zi Kun takes on a job as a clock repairer and crosses paths with Du Xin Yu, the daughter of Mr. Du whose clocks he fixes. Impressed by Xin Yu's innocence and determination, Zi Kun finds himself drawn to her. He eventually runs away with Zi Yi, while Ying Qi, who is compelled to marry his cousin Fan Li Jun, chooses to be with Zi Yi instead. As Xin Yu falls seriously ill, Mr. Du takes drastic measures to save her by arranging for Zi Kun to be kidnapped and taken to a picturesque county with Xin Yu. During their time together, love blossoms between Zi Kun and Xin Yu.

Recommendation: Threesome (2018) similar to Miss Ripley
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Threesome (2018)(三個女人一個「因」)

2018Hong Kong
DramaIllnessMental IllnessRomanceComedyDissociative Identity DisorderLawLawyer Female Lead

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

From a lineage of legal professionals, Fong Yi Yan rises to prominence with a renowned mentor in the legal field. Despite excelling as a student, she takes an unexpected turn after her legal training, frequently challenging her mentor in court. Concealing her struggle with multiple personality disorder, Fong Yi Yan navigates between a bold and daring alter ego and a timid and pessimistic one. Lei Dung Kwai uncovers her secret and manipulates her into hiring him as a trainee. Reluctantly agreeing to secure her marriage to Gei Hui Yung, Fong Yi Yan embarks on an unconventional journey. Her unpredictable personality shifts lead to humorous mishaps in court, witnessed only by her mother, Fong Wah Yee Sze, who remains tight-lipped about their troubled past. As Lei Dung Kwai befriends Fong Yi Yan's alter egos, she is determined to rid herself of the disorder to prevent future conflicts.

Recommendation: My Man's Woman similar to Miss Ripley
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My Man's Woman(내 남자의 여자)

2007South Korea
Antiheroine Female LeadDramaMelodramaRomanceInfidelityLifeLove TriangleSoap Opera

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Antiheroine Female Lead, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Shall We That’s similar to Miss Ripley
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Shall We That’s(쉘위댓츠)

2020South Korea
DramaIllnessMelodramaMental IllnessLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Melodrama, and Mental Illness themes with a 27% similarity match.

The anguished existence of young individuals who desire to end their lives, yet also yearn to continue living.

Recommendation: Casting a Spell to You similar to Miss Ripley
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Casting a Spell to You(마법을 걸다)

2021South Korea
DramaIllnessMental IllnessRomanceComedyNyctophobiaPhobiaWeb Series

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ji U, a pampered young man, returns home upon learning of his grandfather's passing, who was a wealthy entrepreneur. Hoping for a sizable inheritance, Ji U is disappointed to discover he has inherited an old building filled with books instead. With his expertise limited to enjoying himself, Ji U devises a plan to transform the building into a daytime bar exclusively serving drinks. He enlists the help of Jung Hui, a young woman who becomes entangled in various escapades with him. Jung Hui had aspirations of attending a culinary school in France, but after falling victim to a scam and enduring a series of unexpected events with Ji U, she reluctantly agrees to participate in his unconventional venture, "Siesta," in order to replenish her savings.

Recommendation: Fashion King (2012) similar to Miss Ripley
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Fashion King (2012)(패션왕)

2012South Korea
Antihero Male LeadDramaMelodramaRomanceChasing A DreamFashion IndustryFilmed AbroadLove Triangle

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Angelo similar to Miss Ripley
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Angelo(天使的幸福)

2017China
DramaIllnessMelodramaRomanceComedyFamilyMedicalSingle Mother

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This tale follows a mother, Li Xiao Han, and her daughter who has contracted HIV. Their lives are changed when Dr. An Jie Luo enters the picture. An accomplished doctor who lost his girlfriend to a terminal illness, he seeks out the mother and daughter to fulfill his late girlfriend's final request.

Recommendation: Risky similar to Miss Ripley
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Risky(RISKY)

2021Japan
Antihero Male LeadAntiheroine Female LeadDark FictionDramaRomanceHeartbreakInfidelityNoirOrphan Female LeadRevengeSuspenseThrillerUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Antiheroine Female Lead, Dark Fiction, Drama, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Mika Kuroda, who is betrothed to Toru Sakurai, leads a comfortable work life by delegating tasks to others and bragging about her upcoming wedding, which causes her coworkers to look down on her

Recommendation: Akai Ito similar to Miss Ripley
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Akai Ito(赤い糸)

2008Japan
DramaIllnessMelodramaMental IllnessRomanceDepressionDrug AddictionHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Melodrama, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

In 2007, one of the top-selling novels was centered on the concept of the "red thread of fate" that binds together Mei and Atsushi, a young couple, as they navigate various challenges.

Recommendation: Yellow Boots similar to Miss Ripley
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Yellow Boots(노란 복수초)

2012South Korea
Dark FictionDramaMelodramaMental IllnessRomanceChildish Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadImmature Female LeadManipulative Female LeadPrison SettingSoap OperaTransformationWrongfully Accused

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Dark Fiction, Drama, Melodrama, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Sweet Yun Hwa finds herself as the unintentional stepsister of Yu Ra. While Yun Hwa dreams of a sisterly bond with Yu Ra, the latter rejects the idea entirely, caught in a complicated scenario where her longtime crush, Yun Jae, is actually Yun Hwa’s affectionate boyfriend. In a heartbreaking moment, Yu Ra snatches away everything that Yun Hwa holds dear: her bright future, her caring boyfriend, and the support of her family.

Recommendation: Hide and Seek similar to Miss Ripley
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Hide and Seek(숨바꼭질)

2018South Korea
Antihero Male LeadDramaMelodramaMental IllnessRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipCosmetic IndustryEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadIndependent Female LeadRich Female LeadSmart Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Antihero Male Lead, Drama, Melodrama, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The storyline delves into the destiny of the heiress of the country's largest cosmetics empire and a woman who has lived in her place, revealing the ambitions and hidden truths that connect both characters.

Recommendation: Shining Days (2013) similar to Miss Ripley
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Shining Days (2013)(璀璨人生)

2013China
DramaMelodramaRomanceLife

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Filled with hidden truths about its characters' origins, the plot delves into the lives of the wealthy elite and the challenges faced by the innocent protagonist Yu Fei as she seeks to uncover the reality

Recommendation: Women's Heart similar to Miss Ripley
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Women's Heart(天涯女人心)

2015China
DramaMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative centers around a young lady named Lu Yaqing in the era of the Chinese republic. She transforms her circumstances from poverty to marrying into a wealthy family, leveraging her embroidery skills to rise as a prosperous and influential figure, leaving a significant mark during her lifetime.

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The Lover's Lies(爱人的谎言)

2016China
DramaMelodramaRomanceFamily

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After Tong Si Jie loses her parents at a young age, she faces challenges and takes on various jobs to support her siblings. Her path crosses with the wealthy Yi Yi, and they fall in love against all odds. However, their plans for a future together are disrupted by Yi Yi's controlling mother, who manipulates the situation and drives a wedge between the couple.

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Precious Youth(那年青春我们正好)

2016China
DramaMelodramaRomanceYouth

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

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The Legendary Tycoon(传奇大亨)

2017China
DramaMelodramaRomanceInspired By A True Story

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Huace Media's upcoming film 'The Legendary Tycoon' will center around the remarkable life of Sir Run Run Shaw. The movie aims to capture the tycoon's extraordinary journey through visually stunning cinematography, highlighting his relationships with three significant women. Additionally, the film will recreate the glamorous fashion and style of the era in which he lived.

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If I Can Love You So(如果可以这样爱)

2019China
DramaIllnessMelodramaRomanceNovel AdaptationDeathForbidden LoveSecond Chance RomanceSuicide

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

After being let down by their previous relationships, renowned pianist Geng Mo Chi and popular radio host Bai Kao Er cross paths at a tragic event - the funerals of their late spouses. Despite their shared heartache, they find solace in each other's presence. As they follow their hearts down unexpected paths, they discover that healing is attainable even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. However, the same fate that brought them together also threatens to tear them apart. Surrounded by a world of heartbreak, forbidden love, and tragic destinies, Geng Mo Chi and Bai Kao Er must confront the decision of whether their newfound love is worth fighting for.

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Virtue(덕이)

2000South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceFraternal Twin Female Lead

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The story revolves around Jung Kwi Duk, whose admirable qualities of honesty, optimism, and grace were challenged by a fierce rivalry with her twin sister, Jung Kwi Jin.

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Witness Insecurity(護花危情)

2012Hong Kong
DramaIllnessMental IllnessRomanceActionBodyguard Male LeadRich Female LeadSuspenseThriller

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Mental Illness, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Inspector Hui Wai Kit from the Witness Protection Unit was assigned to protect the daughter of wealthy businessman Kiu Kwong San, Kiu Chi Lam, leading to an unexpected turn of events. Chi Lam, who has a reclusive and peculiar personality, gradually opens up and develops feelings for Wai Kit upon his arrival in her life. Despite her father's disapproval, she boldly pursues a relationship with him. Kwong San begins to reconsider his opinions upon witnessing his daughter's newfound assertiveness. However, the sudden return of a longstanding enemy, Lai Sue Fung, disrupts the peace. Wai Kit uncovers a hidden connection between Sue Fung and the Kiu siblings, leaving him torn between his sense of justice and his romantic feelings.

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Contrail(コントレール~罪と恋~)

2016Japan
DramaMelodramaRomanceMiniseries

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Aoki Aya, a woman who has been living a solitary life since her husband was tragically killed in a senseless crime six years ago, now has a 5-year-old son. One day, she encounters Osabe Ryoji, a truck driver, at the drive-in where she is employed and develops romantic feelings for him. Unbeknownst to Aya, Ryoji had actually been the one responsible for her husband's murder six years earlier, after abandoning his career as a lawyer.

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The Golden Age (2000)(황금시대)

2000South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceFriendship

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This tale follows the journey of two young boys, Park Kwang Chul and Lee Jae Hoon, who come from different backgrounds but form a strong friendship under unexpected circumstances. As they grow older, they reunite and collaborate as bankers. Together, they assist Hee Kyung, who was raised alongside Park Kwang Chul, in locating her biological father, leading to the revelation of distressing truths from their shared history.

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Lovers (2003)(연인)

2003South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceFamily

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Recommendation: Loving You a Thousand Times similar to Miss Ripley
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Loving You a Thousand Times(천만번 사랑해)

2009South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSoap Opera

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Baek Sae Hoon and his spouse, Lee Sun Young, are fervently attempting to have a child but face repeated failures. Sae Hoon's mother approaches Sun Young, suggesting that she explore surrogacy as a means to conceive without informing Sae Hoon. Enter Go Eun Nim, who becomes their surrogate, expecting their baby. However, the situation becomes more complex when she unexpectedly develops feelings for Sae Hoon's younger brother, Kang Ho.

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The Birth of a Family(가족의 탄생)

2012South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A narrative centered around an adopted woman facing challenges in her quest to establish a family.

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Mother's Garden(엄마의 정원 )

2014South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A familial narrative revolves around a woman who moves into her biological mother's boarding house alongside her stepmother following her father's death and the subsequent decline of his business. This challenged family navigates life's obstacles together, relying on love and empathy to achieve a joyful resolution. (MBC)

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Immutable Law of First Love(첫사랑 불변의 법칙)

2015South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceWeb Novel Adaptation

Like Miss Ripley, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Jong Goo, an attractive and intelligent man, and Yeo Ri, a woman who constantly suffers from witnessing her boyfriend with other girls. This web drama is adapted from an original web novel sharing the same title.