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Moonlight(月光变奏曲)

2021China
Bickering Mains' RelationshipBusinessCharacter DevelopmentChildish Male LeadCohabitationComedyDramaEditor Female LeadFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceSecondary CoupleWriter Male Lead

Upon completing her studies in finance at university, Chu Li secures a position at Yuan Yue Publishing House, her long-awaited dream company. However, she faces obstacles as she realizes the publishing industry has undergone significant changes. It is there that she crosses paths with author Zhou Chuan, who is rumored to be kind but proves otherwise. Their initial encounter leads to discord, but Zhou Chuan eventually discovers that Chu Li is actually his online friend, Monkey.

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Recommendation: Kanojo wa Kirei datta similar to Moonlight
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Kanojo wa Kirei datta(彼女はキレイだった)

2021Japan
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceCold Male LeadFirst Love ReturnsHardworking Male LeadNice Female LeadSecret CrushTeamwork

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Hardworking Female Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Sosuke Hasebe holds the position of deputy editor-in-chief at the Japanese version of the global fashion magazine, 'The Most'. He is known for his reserved and logical demeanor, having been relocated from New York for a specific assignment. Sosuke, who was once a victim of bullying due to being overweight, has transformed into a handsome and successful individual with the goal of reconnecting with his first love. On the other hand, Ai Sato, Sosuke's former flame, is currently unemployed and residing with her best friend following the collapse of her previous company. Despite her setbacks, Ai brings a vibrant and sincere energy to her role as an intern at 'The Most'. Once a standout student, she now struggles with shyness and self-doubt. When Ai crosses paths with Sosuke once again, she chooses to conceal her true identity from him.

Recommendation: She Was Pretty similar to Moonlight
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She Was Pretty(그녀는 예뻤다)

2015South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceMakeoverMean Male LeadMisunderstandingNice Female LeadSassy Female LeadUnrequited Love

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Hardworking Female Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

As a young girl, Hye Jin was incredibly adorable and enjoyed a life of comfort with her affluent parents. However, since she reached her teenage years, both her appearance and circumstances have changed significantly. She now lives without rent alongside a friend and works part-time as a clerk at a convenience store. Suddenly, her childhood friend Sung Joon reaches out to her and proposes a meeting. Unbeknownst to him, Hye Jin has recently seen him and is aware of how fit and attractive he has become. Not wanting to let him down, she persuades her beautiful best friend to go in her stead. What could possibly go wrong? After securing a full-time position, Hye Jin is taken aback to discover that Sung Joon is her supervisor. To make matters worse, he treats her with nothing but scorn and disdain. This is not the friend she cherished in her memories, prompting her to conceal her true identity from him. (MBC)

Recommendation: Fight for My Way similar to Moonlight
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Fight for My Way(쌈 마이웨이)

2017South Korea
BusinessCharacter DevelopmentChildish Male LeadComedyFirst LoveRomanceSecondary CoupleBadass Male LeadFriends To LoversHardworking Male LeadLife LessonNice Male LeadPoor Male LeadSports

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Character Development, Childish Male Lead, Comedy, First Love, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 33% similarity match.

Is it possible to pursue your aspirations without the ideal background? Ko Dong Man has always envisioned himself as a celebrated taekwondo athlete, yet he currently holds a position as a contract worker in a dull job. His long-time friend, Choi Ae Ra, dreams of becoming a television news anchor but finds herself working at a department store's information desk instead. Their friends, Kim Ju Man and Baek Seol Hui, have been in a relationship for six years, but they are now confronted with a new challenge to their bond. Can these four friends fulfill their personal ambitions despite having "third-rate" credentials? (Viki)

Recommendation: Meet in Gourmet Food similar to Moonlight
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Meet in Gourmet Food(食分喜歡你)

2019China
CohabitationComedyDramaFirst LoveRomanceSecondary CoupleChef Male LeadFoodLove Hate RelationshipRestaurant

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 33% similarity match.

The drama follows the journey of Su Xiao Ying, a teenager with exceptional taste buds, as she embarks on a culinary adventure alongside the talented chef, Ji Shi. Together, they chase after their dreams, discover the essence of food, and create a heartfelt love story. (Douban)

Recommendation: Ex-Girlfriend Club similar to Moonlight
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Ex-Girlfriend Club(구여친클럽)

2015South Korea
Childish Male LeadComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceWriter Male LeadEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipHaremLove TriangleSecond Chance Romance

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Romance, and Writer Male Lead themes with a 32% similarity match.

Bang Myeong Su, a celebrated webtoon author, creates a series that explores his past romantic experiences, highlighting interactions with four former girlfriends: an older woman who is divorced, a successful employee at an investment firm, and a struggling actress. The webtoon reveals his love life and quickly becomes a phenomenon, turning Myeong Su into a figure who is both adored and criticized. His creation is later turned into a film. Kim Su Jin, a film producer eager to breathe new life into her faltering company, unwittingly agrees to adapt Myeong Su's webtoon. To her astonishment, she discovers that Myeong Su is her ex-boyfriend and that she is one of the women portrayed in his narrative. As the filming commences, all of Myeong Su's past relationships come back into his life at the same time, injecting further drama into the production.

Recommendation: Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu similar to Moonlight
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Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu(カラフラブル~ジェンダーレス男子に愛されています)

2021Japan
Character DevelopmentCohabitationDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleAdapted From A MangaCross-DressingMale Chases Female FirstModel Supporting CharacterModelingNice Male Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Cohabitation, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 30% similarity match.

Wako Machida works as an editor for a manga magazine, dedicating her time to her job without much concern for her appearance. On the other hand, Meguru Soma excels at grooming himself and is constantly surrounded by beauty due to his work at a fashion store and as a model. Despite their contrasting personalities, these two individuals start a romantic relationship.

Recommendation: Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling similar to Moonlight
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Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling(一不小心捡到爱)

2021China
CohabitationComedyDramaFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadRomanceCold Male LeadHeight DifferenceIndependent Female LeadMale Chases Female FirstOpposites AttractRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This story follows the tale of how a woman named Gu An Xin, also known as the "rabbit," takes in a man named Ling Yue, referred to as the "big bad wolf," after encountering him following an accident

Recommendation: Kimi wa Petto similar to Moonlight
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Kimi wa Petto(きみはペット)

2003Japan
Character DevelopmentCohabitationComedyDramaHidden IdentityRomanceAdapted From A MangaClingy Male LeadCold Female LeadLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManSecret RelationshipSmart Female Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Sumire excels in education, career, and appearance, making her seem too flawless for her boyfriend, who ends their relationship. After experiencing sexual harassment at work, Sumire decides to take action. Feeling lonely and dejected, she discovers a young man named Takeshi injured in a cardboard box. She offers him shelter, but he refuses to leave unless she agrees to let him stay as her "pet". Takeshi agrees to the arrangement and quickly embraces his new role. As they navigate their unique relationship as "master" and "pet", a man from Sumire's past who once caught her interest returns to Japan. Despite his offer of the perfect life, Sumire can't seem to get "Momo" out of her mind. Is it possible that she is developing feelings for her pet?

Recommendation: Renai Mangaka similar to Moonlight
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Renai Mangaka(レンアイ漫画家)

2021Japan
Bickering Mains' RelationshipCohabitationComedyDramaHidden IdentityRomanceAdapted From A MangaEccentric Male LeadManga Artist Male LeadNice Female LeadRich Man-Poor WomanTalented Male LeadUncle-Nephew Relationship

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Bickering Mains' Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Karibe Seiichiro, a brilliant manga artist, struggles with social interactions and prefers to stay indoors due to his unique perspective. One day, he crosses paths with Kuon Aiko, his late brother's ex-girlfriend, and proposes that they become pretend romantic partners. This scenario is based on the manga "Renai Mangaka" by Yamazaki Sayaka.

Recommendation: Cinderella and the Four Knights similar to Moonlight
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Cinderella and the Four Knights(신데렐라와 네 명의 기사)

2016South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadRomanceAdapted From A ManhwaCold Man-Warm WomanForbidden LoveMultiple MainsReverse-HaremRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Eun Ha Won, a high school senior aspiring to become a teacher, faces abuse from her father, stepmother, and stepsister while juggling part-time jobs to cover her university expenses. In the meantime, her three spoiled cousins—Ji Un, a rough-and-tumble type, Hyeon Min, a womanizer, and Seo U, a musician—live together in the luxurious Sky House, where they frequently squabble. When their grandfather demands they attend his fifth wedding, Hyeon Min decides to hire Ha Won as his date to annoy him. However, Ha Won’s fearless demeanor captivates the grandfather, leading him to employ her as a live-in butler at Sky House. This sets off a chain of humorous incidents, romantic entanglements, and dramatic moments.

Recommendation: 18 Again similar to Moonlight
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18 Again(18 어게인)

2020South Korea
Character DevelopmentDramaFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceBecoming YoungFantasyFather-Daughter RelationshipFather-Son RelationshipLifeLife LessonMother-Daughter RelationshipTeenage Pregnancy

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Drama, First Love, Hardworking Female Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Jung Da Jeong and Hong Dae Yeong have been married for nearly twenty years, raising their twins together

Recommendation: The Legend of the Blue Sea similar to Moonlight
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The Legend of the Blue Sea(푸른 바다의 전설)

2016South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaFirst LoveHidden IdentityRomanceEccentric Female LeadFantasyFated LoveInterspecies RomanceMisunderstandingMother-Son RelationshipNaive Female LeadRich Male Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Shim Chung, a mermaid hailing from the Joseon period, follows her beloved, the nobleman's son Kim Ryung, into contemporary Seoul

Recommendation: Cute Programmer similar to Moonlight
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Cute Programmer(程序员那么可爱)

2021China
BusinessCohabitationComedyDramaHidden IdentityRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipCEO Male LeadContract RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstGenius Male LeadMarriage Of ConvenienceProgrammer Female LeadSecret Crush

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

After developing feelings for brilliant programmer Jiang Yi Cheng, Lu Li decides to attend the same school and study computer programming, inspired by him. Despite excelling academically, Lu Li faces a setback upon graduating when she learns that Jiang Yi Cheng's company does not hire female employees. Determined to work for him, she disguises herself as a man and joins the company. However, she struggles to meet Jiang Yi Cheng's expectations and keep her true identity hidden. Through perseverance, Lu Li eventually negotiates a unique arrangement with Jiang Yi Cheng - they agree to be a "contract couple" for one year. Over time, Jiang Yi Cheng finds himself falling in love with Lu Li.

Recommendation: Hearts of Nineteen similar to Moonlight
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Hearts of Nineteen(열아홉 순정)

2006South Korea
Bickering Mains' RelationshipComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleEnemies To LoversFamilyHousehusband Male LeadMarried LifeNice Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanOrphan Female LeadRich Male Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Bickering Mains' Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Guk Hwa is a young woman from the countryside who travels from Yanbian (China) to Korea with the intention of marrying. Upon reaching Seoul, she learns that her fiancé has tragically passed away in a car accident. Rather than going back to China, she opts to remain and build a new life in Korea. With the support of her fiancé's family, especially his nephew, Woo Gyeong, she manages to navigate the challenges of adapting to life in a foreign land.

Recommendation: Super Daddy Yeol similar to Moonlight
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Super Daddy Yeol(슈퍼대디 열)

2015South Korea
Bickering Mains' RelationshipComedyDramaFirst LoveRomanceSecondary CoupleBaseballFather-Daughter RelationshipMedicalMiscommunicationMother-Daughter RelationshipSingle Female LeadTerminal IllnessWorkplace Violence

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Bickering Mains' Relationship, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Doctor Cha Mi Rae is a mother to a daughter. One day, she receives a diagnosis of an uncommon cancer and learns that she has approximately a year left to live. In light of this, she reaches out to her first love, Kim Yeol. To ensure the best for her daughter, she endeavors to help Yeol become the ideal father.

Recommendation: Koi wa Deep ni similar to Moonlight
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Koi wa Deep ni(恋はDeepに)

2021Japan
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaHidden IdentityRomanceSecondary CoupleAge GapCold Male LeadEnemies To LoversFantasyForbidden LoveNice Female LeadOpposites AttractSupernatural

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Nagisa Mio, a researcher specializing in marine studies at Shibaura University, has a strong passion for the ocean but keeps her personal history a mystery

Recommendation: Coffee Prince similar to Moonlight
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Coffee Prince(커피프린스 1호점)

2007South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceBarista Female LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipCross-DressingEccentric Female LeadFamily PressureFoodRich Man-Poor WomanTomboy Female Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Choi Han Gyeol is the grandson of Chairwoman Bang, who leads Dong-in Foods, a successful coffee enterprise. He has never held a job and has little interest in taking on responsibilities. Han Gyeol remains infatuated with his first love, Han Yu Ju, who regards him merely as a friend. On the other hand, Ko Eun Chan is a 24-year-old tomboy often mistaken for a male. After her father passed away when she was just 16, she stepped up to support her family financially. When Han Gyeol encounters Eun Chan, unaware of her true gender, he hires her to pose as his gay partner to avoid the blind dates his grandmother has arranged for him. Facing pressure from his grandmother, Han Gyeol decides to take over a dilapidated coffee shop, which he later names "Coffee Prince," to demonstrate his competence to both his grandmother and Yu Ju. In an effort to attract female patrons, he hires only attractive male staff. Meanwhile, Eun Chan, in need of money, continues to conceal her identity to secure a position at Coffee Prince.

Recommendation: Lucky Romance similar to Moonlight
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Lucky Romance(운빨로맨스)

2016South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadRomanceAwkward Female LeadAwkward Male LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleNice Male LeadOrphan Female LeadRich Man-Poor WomanUnlucky Female Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, First Love, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Following a car accident that puts her sister into a coma, Sim Bo Nui turns to the realm of superstition in hopes of finding a miracle. Two years later, as her sister's condition remains precarious, a fortune teller reveals to Bo Nui that the key to saving her sister lies in spending a night with a man born in the Year of the Tiger. Bo Nui sets out to find Je Su Ho, a brilliant CEO of a leading gaming company, who dismisses superstitions as nonsense. As their paths cross, they develop an unexpected romantic bond, which becomes complicated by the arrival of a childhood friend and her first love.

Recommendation: Parallel Love similar to Moonlight
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Parallel Love(时间倒数遇见你)

2020China
BusinessChildish Male LeadComedyHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipLove Hate RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManPower StruggleThrillerTime Travel

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the year 2020, Lin Miao, a skilled events coordinator, finds herself transported back to 2010 through a mysterious time-traveling incident. She is given a task: to assist Jiao Yang, the Vice President of Hong Yu, in becoming the company's president within a tight timeframe of 3 months if she wishes to return to her own time. Failure to do so will result in her permanent disappearance. Along the way, a heartwarming love story unfolds between Jiao Yang and Lin Miao.

Recommendation: Xiao Ju's Spring similar to Moonlight
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Xiao Ju's Spring(小菊的春天)

2011China
ComedyDramaRomanceSecondary CoupleFamily

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Xiao Ju, a cheerful and hardworking young woman, decides to leave her hometown to get married and move to the city. However, upon arriving at her fianc 's house, she is shocked to learn that he has passed away. Despite facing numerous challenges, Xiao Ju perseveres and eventually finds work to support herself. She lands a job at a company where the CEO is known for being cold and distant. Through her kindness and positive attitude, Xiao Ju is able to warm the CEO's heart. While Xiao Ju's main goal is to earn money for her family, complications arise when her late fianc 's nephew develops feelings for her.

Recommendation: ShenZhen similar to Moonlight
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ShenZhen(一男三女合租记)

2014China
CohabitationComedyDramaRomanceWeb Novel Adaptation

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Song Xiao Lei is a man who is currently without a job, but he values honesty and holds onto his ideals. Following a difficult breakup, he decides to move in with three attractive women: Bai Jing Jing, a sharp-witted fashion enthusiast, Li Mei Dai, a sheltered girl who ran away from home, and Hu Li Li. Li Li, who witnessed her parents' tumultuous relationship that ended in her mother's tragic death, is now wary and skeptical when it comes to love. This story is inspired by the web novel "One Man and Three Women Renting Together" by Song Xiao Jun.

Recommendation: A Herbalist Affair similar to Moonlight
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A Herbalist Affair(情牽百子櫃)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceLife

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The story revolves around Cheung Yee Fai, a cautious and observant salesman, who is tasked with supervising Ng Sin Yu, his confident secretary. Unbeknownst to him, Sin Yu is actually the daughter of the company's owner. As they spend more time together, their relationship evolves into a doomed romance between a man of modest means and a wealthy woman. Meanwhile, Dr. Geung Sum Yu, a dedicated professional, rediscovers her compassion and emotions as she falls in love with Yee Fai.

Recommendation: Hidden Treasures (2004) similar to Moonlight
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Hidden Treasures (2004)(翻新大少)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceLife

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The series follows the story of Dai Siu Leung, played by Bobby Au Yeung, and the residents of Apliu Street in Hong Kong, known for their collection of valuable secondhand items referred to as "Hidden Treasures." Leung is a seller of electronic goods and also serves as the leader of the community. However, his leadership is challenged when a rival convinces the townspeople to elect him instead by spreading negative rumors about Leung. As a result, Leung faces financial difficulties and struggles to manage his electronics store, especially with his competitor opening a similar store right next to his.

Recommendation: Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018) similar to Moonlight
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Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018)(宮本から君へ)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceAdapted From A Manga

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The plot centers around Miyamoto, a fresh-faced businessman employed at a company that sells office supplies. Despite feeling frustrated by his perceived lack of importance, he continues to strive forward. This information is sourced from ANN and is based on the manga series "Miyamoto kara Kimi e" created by Hideki Arai.

Recommendation: When I See You Again similar to Moonlight
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When I See You Again(他看她的第2眼)

2015Taiwan
ComedyFirst LoveHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceDebt Passed To ChildrenEmotionally Strong Female LeadFateHigh School To Working LifeHotel Setting

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Comedy, First Love, Hardworking Female Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Xia You Qian is a well-rounded individual, possessing good looks and serving as a successful leader of a private equity firm. He is admired by those around him, including his competitor Hu Yan Ze and affluent socialite Hu Yong Qing. With his sharp observational skills, You Qian can quickly evaluate people upon first meeting them. During a visit to Pu Lang village for a judging competition with his grandfather, You Qian crosses paths with An Xi, a woman who had a negative impact on his life a decade earlier. An Xi is compelled to participate in the competition in hopes of winning the prize money to save her father's debt-ridden hostel. However, due to You Qian's bias, An Xi loses the competition. Will she be forced to marry her creditor to settle her debts? The series is available in two versions: 20 episodes on TTV and 32 episodes on Netflix.

Recommendation: Count Your Lucky Stars similar to Moonlight
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Count Your Lucky Stars(我好喜欢你)

2020China
Bickering Mains' RelationshipBusinessComedyDramaFirst LoveRomanceNovel AdaptationEvil Step-ParentHidden PastLifeLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipOlder Man-Younger WomanUnlucky Female LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Bickering Mains' Relationship, Business, Comedy, Drama, First Love, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Lu Xing Cheng, a prominent figure in the fashion industry known for his exceptional taste and remarkable achievements, is also famous for his sharp wit and conceit. On the other hand, Tong Xiao You, an aspiring fashion designer facing constant hardships, is struggling to overcome a series of unfortunate events. Their paths unexpectedly intersect, leading to a reversal of fortunes. Xiao You suddenly finds herself in the spotlight, while Xing Cheng strives to change his luck. As they navigate this unexpected turn of events, they realize that true happiness may be found in a different direction.

Recommendation: Anyway Thirty similar to Moonlight
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Anyway Thirty(어쨌든 서른)

2025South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaRomanceLife LessonMiniseries

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

"We've reached the age of thirty." Reaching thirty is a stage where we may think we are ready for what life has in store, even if we haven't completely figured out everything about life, love, or ourselves. As we navigate through this false sense of preparedness, we encounter new people, build relationships, go through different emotions, gain wisdom about life, and eventually transition into adulthood. Through the character Seo Eun, the drama explores how we reflect on ourselves, overcome unexpected challenges, and evolve through our interactions with others. The show showcases visually engaging scenes and thought-provoking storytelling. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: Oh! Pil Seung And Bong Soon Young similar to Moonlight
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Oh! Pil Seung And Bong Soon Young(오! 필승 봉순영)

2004South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaRomanceBusiness IndustryRags To Riches

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Oh Pil Seung is an easygoing, albeit somewhat indolent, average guy who unexpectedly becomes the successor to a prestigious logistics firm! With competitors and naysayers eager for him to make a mistake, can Pil Seung meet the challenge head-on? Or will the elitist attitudes of the corporate world push this working-class individual aside? (DW)

Recommendation: Love Is Not for Sale similar to Moonlight
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Love Is Not for Sale(棋逢对手)

2012China
BusinessComedyHidden IdentityRomanceRich Man-Poor WomanTeamwork

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The play follows the journey of a group of young individuals as they embark on their careers at a bustling supermarket, progressing through the ranks to eventually become a source of inspiration for their fellow white-collar colleagues in the office.

Recommendation: The Ideal City similar to Moonlight
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The Ideal City(理想之城)

2021China
BusinessCharacter DevelopmentDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceNovel AdaptationArchitecture IndustryConstruction IndustryEngineer Female LeadLifeWorkplace SettingWorkplace Violence

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Character Development, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative follows the experiences of a cost engineer working in an architectural company and her development in a predominantly male-dominated field in China. Su Xiao, at the height of her professional success, falls in love with Xia Ming but faces setbacks that lead to her suppression and demotion. With the support of her father, she rebuilds her self-assurance, endures immense challenges, and advocates for her career advancement. (Baidu)

Recommendation: Time to Fall in Love similar to Moonlight
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Time to Fall in Love(终于轮到我恋爱了)

2022China
CohabitationComedyHidden IdentityRomanceSecondary CoupleCold Man-Warm WomanCEO Male LeadContract RelationshipGrandma-Grandson RelationshipIdentical Twin Female LeadIdentity SwapTwin Exchange

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 24% similarity match.

Su Yan Xi reluctantly agrees to stand in for her twin sister and enters a fake relationship with wealthy businessman Gu Xi Cheng in order to bring happiness to his ailing grandmother, who wishes for him to find love. Su Yan Xi's cheerful and positive demeanor slowly thaws Gu Xi Cheng's cold exterior, exposing his kind and gentle heart. As their love blossoms, the truth of her deception threatens to shatter their happiness. Despite her desire to confess, Su Yan Xi finds herself unable to reveal her true identity.

Recommendation: The Way We Love similar to Moonlight
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The Way We Love(男神時代)

2019Taiwan
ComedyDramaEditor Female LeadRomanceWriter Male LeadMultiple CouplesOlder Woman-Younger ManPublishing House SettingRivalryRivals To LoversShop SettingWorkplace Setting

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Editor Female Lead, Romance, and Writer Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

The love story unfolds between Liu Wan Biao, a successful writer facing creative block, and Min Tien Ai, an editor haunted by her troubled past relationship. Amidst rivalry, their love blossoms. Tien Ai used to manage a bookstore until economic hardships led to its closure, prompting her to join a publishing company as an editor. Her first assignment was to publish Liu Wan Biao's novel Detective White . Despite facing challenges due to Wan Biao's lack of motivation, Tien Ai's determination and passion eventually won him over. As they engage in a battle of wits, a strong connection forms between them, leading Wan Biao to open up to Tien Ai in unexpected ways as destiny brings them closer together.

Recommendation: Hamaru Otoko ni Keritai Onna similar to Moonlight
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Hamaru Otoko ni Keritai Onna(ハマる男に蹴りたい女)

2023Japan
Bickering Mains' RelationshipCohabitationComedyHardworking Female LeadRomanceAge GapBoarding House SettingDivorced Male LeadHardworking Male LeadHousemates' RelationshipLove Hate RelationshipMiniseries

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Bickering Mains' Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

After losing his prestigious job, Shitara finds himself working as a caretaker at a boarding house following his wife's departure. Nishijima, a resident at the boarding house, harbors resentment towards Shitara and sees this as a chance for revenge. Thus, their unexpected love story unfolds.

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First Love (2016)(柠檬初上)

2016China
ComedyDramaRomanceSecondary CoupleFamilyFriendshipLife

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Zuo Zai Jun and Zheng Lei were close friends and classmates in college. They share an 8-year-old step-daughter named Miao Miao. Miao Miao's mother, Ning Xiao Meng, was the woman of their dreams back in their university days. She disappeared to study in the United States 8 years ago and has now returned to Shanghai. Zai Jun struggles to accept her, but Xiao Meng works to mend their relationship. As Xiao Meng grows closer to Zheng Lei, it creates tension between the two men as they compete for her affection, leading to humorous situations. Over time, Xiao Meng's secrets about Miao Miao's birth and her disappearance come to light.

Recommendation: Super Rookie similar to Moonlight
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Super Rookie(신입사원)

2005South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceOffice SettingOffice Worker Male LeadWorkplace Setting

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Super Rookie is a witty comedy that inspires and empowers young individuals facing challenging times. The narrative follows a young man named Kang Ho, who unexpectedly lands a position at a prestigious firm, LK, due to a glitch in the computer system. Lacking a notable family or educational background, he is often viewed as a slacker by conventional standards. To make matters worse, he appears to dedicate his life to reading comic books, playing cards, and kickboxing. Nonetheless, he possesses a vibrant spirit, street smarts, athleticism, loyalty, and charm, particularly around women. The drama unfolds his journey into this new role, his experiences at work, and the relationships and passions that shape his life in an engaging manner. Despite the challenges he faces, he remains undeterred. Kang Ho's optimistic attitude, along with Mi Ok's determination to enhance her circumstances, offers today's youth a chance to reflect on their own lives and consider what is genuinely significant.

Recommendation: Dangerous Woman (2011) similar to Moonlight
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Dangerous Woman (2011)(위험한 여자)

2011South Korea
BusinessComedyDramaRomanceFamilyMelodramaSoap Opera

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A theatrical piece centered on the daughter of a businessman who is battling a scheme to seize control of her father's company.

Recommendation: Full House Take 2 similar to Moonlight
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Full House Take 2(풀하우스 TAKE 2)

2012South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaRomanceLove TriangleMartial ArtsPre-Produced

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Jang Man Ok (with "Man Ok" translating to "full house" in Hanja) teaches martial arts at her grandfather's school. However, she has a passion for fashion and secretly operates an online shopping website without her grandfather's awareness. Eventually, she takes on the role of a stylist for the popular idol group TAKE ONE and relocates to the opulent residence that superstar musician Lee Tae Ik inherited from his father.

Recommendation: Devilish Joy similar to Moonlight
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Devilish Joy(마성의 기쁨)

2018South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceAmnesiaBromanceLove At First SightMisunderstandingPsychologicalRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRiches To Rags

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Would you choose to love someone you could never remember? Gong Ma Sung faced numerous challenges throughout his life, yet he still managed to find joy amidst the struggles

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My Little Happiness(我的小确幸)

2021China
ComedyDramaFirst LoveRomanceSecondary CoupleNovel AdaptationChildhood CrushFluffyHealthy Mains’ RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstMeet AgainSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, First Love, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 23% similarity match.

Cong Rong aspires to become a lawyer, despite her mother's wishes for her to pursue finance studies abroad

Recommendation: Please Love Me similar to Moonlight
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Please Love Me(拜托,请你爱我)

2019China
CohabitationComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceConspiracyFake MarriageJealousyLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipMultiple CouplesPossessive Male LeadRich Male Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yi Han, a well-known idol, and manicurist Pei You You find themselves in a fake marriage following a prank gone wrong

Recommendation: Attention, Love! similar to Moonlight
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Attention, Love!(稍息立正我愛你)

2017Taiwan
Character DevelopmentCohabitationComedyFirst LoveRomanceArranged MarriageCold Male LeadFemale Chases Male FirstFriends To LoversLove TriangleSmart Male LeadUnrequited LoveYouth

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Cohabitation, Comedy, First Love, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the past, two close friends each welcomed a child into their families. One friend named his son Li Zheng, meaning "attention," while the other named his daughter Shao Xi, which translates to "at ease" in military terms. Despite Li Zheng's family relocating to another country, the two children grew up embodying their names - Li Zheng diligent and focused on his goals, and Shao Xi more relaxed and carefree. Upon Li Zheng's return to Taiwan from Japan, where he grew up, he encounters Shao Xi for the first time in high school. Despite their contrasting personalities, they find themselves drawn to each other. Will they be able to bridge their differences or will they remain apart forever?

Recommendation: Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte similar to Moonlight
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Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte(着飾る恋には理由があって)

2021Japan
Character DevelopmentCohabitationDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceFoodInfluencer Female LeadLifeMale Chases Female FirstNice Female LeadNice Male LeadOpposites AttractUnrequited Love

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Cohabitation, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Mashiba Kurumi is a publicist for "el Arco Iris," a rising interior design company popular among the younger generation through social media. She is a fashion enthusiast who is conscious of her image and seeks approval from her colleagues and boss, Hayama Shogo. Kurumi becomes so engrossed in her work that she forgets to renew her apartment lease, leading her friend Koko to help her find a new place. They discover a shared residence with three strangers: Fujino Shun, a simplistic chef aspiring for a minimalist lifestyle; Terai Haruto, Shun's cousin who works as an online counselor; and Hase Ayaka, an up-and-coming artist who creates contemporary art while working part-time as a delivery driver at a luxury supermarket. Despite their differing ages, professions, and beliefs, these individuals come together to share a home. As their personalities clash, Kurumi experiences love, deepens friendships, and learns to embrace her true self by shedding her "armor."

Recommendation: Playful Kiss similar to Moonlight
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Playful Kiss(장난스런 키스)

2010South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaFirst LoveRomanceAdapted From A MangaCold Male LeadFemale Chases Male FirstHigh SchoolLove TriangleMean Male LeadSmart Male LeadUnrequited Love

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, First Love, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Oh Ha Ni is an awkward high school girl who develops feelings for the meticulous Baek Seung Jo. Unfortunately, Seung Jo remains apathetic and spurns her affections. When Ha Ni's home is destroyed, she and her father relocate to the residence of his long-time friend. Coincidentally, Seung Jo is the eldest son of this friend, granting Ha Ni the chance to be close to the boy she adores. Will she succeed in winning over Seung Jo's heart?

Recommendation: Between similar to Moonlight
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Between(三明治女孩的逆襲)

2018Taiwan
BusinessComedyHardworking Female LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleChasing A DreamClumsy Female LeadCold Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion IndustryModelingWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 23% similarity match.

What is the significance of being a "sandwich girl"? Su Hsiao Ching, a young woman in her late 20s, is juggling various pressures in her life. She strives for success in her career while navigating challenges from her family and personal relationships. Her life becomes even more complicated when two men come into the picture. Luo Cheng Kai is the new CEO of Hsiao Ching's company, bringing with him unique demands and eccentricities. Meanwhile, Qu Zhih Jun, a professional photographer, becomes Hsiao Ching's new landlord. How will these two men influence Hsiao Ching's professional and personal well-being? (Viki)

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Five Missions(艾蜜麗的五件事)

2018Taiwan
Character DevelopmentComedyDramaFirst LoveRomanceEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipFather-Daughter RelationshipFriends To LoversHigh School To Working LifeLove SquarePhotographySeaside Setting

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Drama, First Love, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

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Modern Farmer(모던파머)

2014South Korea
Childish Male LeadComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceBandChildhood Acquaintances ReunitingFarm SettingIllegal Immigrant Supporting CharacterLove TriangleMultiple CouplesSlapstickVillage Chief Female Lead

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A comedic drama centered around a rock band that turns to farming as a means of escape. Lee Min Ki portrays a talented rocker who serves as the leader, vocalist, and guitarist of a band named Ex-So (Excellent Souls), which he established with drummer Han Ki Joon. The band’s keyboardist, Kang Hyeok, is a cynical character and also a medical student hailing from a long line of doctors. The two will find themselves entangled in a love triangle involving the female lead. Additionally, Yoo Han Cheol plays the role of the bass guitarist.

Recommendation: The Queen of SOP similar to Moonlight
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The Queen of SOP(勝女的代價)

2012China
BusinessDramaHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriends To LoversMale Chases Female FirstNice Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Lin Xiao Jie works as a junior staff member in the sales division of the shopping center. Despite facing challenges, she has been striving to pursue her goals. Through online interactions, she connected with Tom, who resides in London. Despite the distance between them, they developed a strong friendship, offering each other unwavering support and encouragement. Tom stood by Lin Xiao Jie during her professional and personal struggles, silently providing his assistance as a true gentleman. Unbeknownst to her, Tom was actually Tang Jun, a member of the influential Tang Enterprise. It was only when the Tang family encountered a crisis that Xiao Jie realized her deep feelings for Tang Jun. Determined to help him regain his business and honor, she resolved to do everything in her power to support him.

Recommendation: The Greatest Love similar to Moonlight
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The Greatest Love(최고의 사랑)

2011South Korea
BusinessCharacter DevelopmentComedyHardworking Female LeadRomanceEccentric Female LeadEccentric Male LeadFamous Male LeadImpulsive Male LeadLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanScandal

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Business, Character Development, Comedy, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Gu Ae Jung was formerly the most celebrated member of the girl group, ‘The National Treasure Girls’. After the band disbanded a decade ago, she was largely held responsible for its demise. Although she has a friendly demeanor, her career has faced significant setbacks since then, and she now competes for airtime as a B-list celebrity on variety programs to make a living. On the other hand, Dokko Jin is a leading film star enjoying the peak of his career, with aspirations to penetrate the Hollywood scene and achieve recognition as an international actor. However, his efforts to secure his first break in the global market are hindered by a string of unfortunate meetings with Gu Ae Jung. Despite his initial aversion, Dokko Jin unexpectedly feels his heart race during their interactions. Could this mark the start of what might become his greatest romance?

Recommendation: High-end Crush similar to Moonlight
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High-end Crush(고품격 짝사랑)

2015South Korea
Childish Male LeadComedyDramaFirst LoveRomanceEccentric Male LeadEntertainment IndustryLove At First SightMale Chases Female FirstNaive Female LeadPossessive Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanWeb Series

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Drama, First Love, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Choi Se Hoon leads G.Choi, a prominent K-pop entertainment agency known for its roster of high-profile artists. Many consider him to possess the Midas touch, and he shares the belief that he can transform nearly anyone into a star. He enjoys wealth and success, but his demeanor is often perceived as distant, arrogant, and self-important. One day, he encounters a truly unique person, Lee Yi Ryung, a naïve and innocent young woman from a modest and traditional rural background. In almost every aspect, she contrasts sharply with him: she is reserved, unassuming, and humble, lacking his self-importance. He decides to bring her on board as G.Choi's newest star, only to be taken aback when she shows no desire to pursue a career as a K-pop singer. Matters become even more complex when he finds himself developing feelings for her, realizing that winning her affection proves to be far more challenging than achieving K-pop fame!

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Shopaholic Louis(쇼핑왕 루이)

2016South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaHardworking Female LeadRomanceAirhead Male LeadAmnesiaClingy Male LeadIndependent Female LeadNice Female LeadPoor Female LeadRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Moonlight, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story centers on a charming shopaholic named Louis, the heir to a large business empire, who finds himself homeless due to amnesia. In contrast, Ko Bok Sil, a rural girl leading a life vastly different from the affluent elite, crosses paths with Louis in Seoul. The unlikely love story that develops between the wealthy Louis, who can purchase anything he desires, and the pure-hearted Ko Bok Sil, demonstrates to viewers that the worth of genuine love is immeasurable and cannot be purchased. (MBC)