My Best Ex-Boyfriend - Asian drama recommendation
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My Best Ex-Boyfriend(最佳前男友)

2015China
Boss-Employee RelationshipChildish Male LeadFashion IndustryLove SquareLove TriangleRevengeRomance

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

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My Best Ex Boyfriend

Recommendation: The Perfect Wedding similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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The Perfect Wedding(風光大嫁)

2018China
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleRomanceAge GapFamily

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale of two sisters who both develop feelings for the same man when the younger sister arranges for the older sister to go on a date with him. Ning Xia is a regular office worker who once rescued Zhao Dan Qiao, a young executive who had been searching for her. Unaware of their past connection, they both join the same company and initially have their reservations about each other. Ning Xia has been communicating with someone online under the username Little Red Bean, only to discover that it is actually Zhao Dan Qiao. Feeling suspicious, she asks her cousin Ning Xin to meet with him instead. Ning Xin, who was recently dumped by her ex-boyfriend for financial reasons, becomes intent on marrying Zhao Dan Qiao upon learning about his wealthy background. This causes complications when Ning Xia and Zhao Dan Qiao start to develop feelings for each other, with Ning Xin becoming an obstacle in their budding relationship.

Recommendation: Snowflakes similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Snowflakes(눈꽃)

2000South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove SquareRomanceDramaFoodIllness

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Yoo Sun is a talented chef facing a rare illness that will eventually lead to blindness. Adding to her challenges is her strained relationship with her boss, Kim Tae Bin. Surprisingly, Sun and Tae Bin end up falling in love despite their initial conflicts. Their budding romance becomes complicated when Tae Bin's close friend, Suh In Ha, develops feelings for Sun, while In Ha's sister, Suh Ji Ho, harbors feelings for Tae Bin. The situation worsens when Tae Bin discovers Sun's illness, causing strain in their relationship. Tae Bin struggles to come to terms with Sun's condition, while Sun resents Tae Bin's sympathy. Can Sun and Tae Bin overcome their differences? Or will In Ha and Ji Ho emerge triumphant from the love triangle?

Recommendation: Only You (2005) similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Only You (2005)(온리유)

2005South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleRomanceEmotionally Strong Female LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSecret Child

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Eun Jae was a determined and strong-willed young woman with a deep love for cooking. College did not appeal to her, and with the support of her high school friend, Jung Hyun Sung, she fled to Italy to pursue her culinary dreams at a cooking school. Hyun Sung, who cherished her greatly, accompanied her on this journey. Han Yi Joon, hailing from a wealthy background, traveled to Italy in search of his mother. There, he crossed paths with Eun Jae, who was also on a quest to uncover the secrets of crafting exquisite pasta. She offered comfort to Yi Joon, who was troubled by his mother's remarriage, and their bond soon led to a romantic encounter. However, a misunderstanding caused Yi Joon to leave Eun Jae the following morning. When Eun Jae discovered she was pregnant, she felt compelled to abandon her aspirations and return to Korea. Six years later, Eun Jae found herself working in low-wage restaurant positions, while Yi Joon began to take charge of his family's business. Meanwhile, Hyun Sung worked as a chef at one of Yi Joon's restaurants, which was managed by Ji Soo Yeon. Hyun Sung was supportive of Eun Jae's son and provided financial assistance to her struggling family. When Yi Joon encountered Eun Jae again while searching for a new chef, he realized that his feelings for her had not faded. The story's emotional complexity unfolds as the four main characters navigate their feelings for one another.

Recommendation: A Mobile Love Story similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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A Mobile Love Story(爱情占线)

2008China
Love TriangleRomance

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

After returning to Shanghai from overseas, Lu Yun Fei starts his new career in the advertising industry. He is puzzled about why his ex-girlfriend, Su Fei, ended their relationship and has been unsuccessful in reaching out to her despite numerous attempts. Su Fei's old phone number becomes inactive and is now being used by Mu Bei Bei. Bei Bei is moved by the heartfelt messages she receives and connects with the sender, known as 'Edge of the Iceberg', on a mobile virtual community. They quickly develop a strong friendship. Meanwhile, Yun Fei and his team travel to Yunnan for a cellphone commercial shoot and coincidentally choose Bei Bei as their model. When Bei Bei wins a writing contest inspired by her interactions with 'Iceberg Edge', she decides to pursue her dreams in Shanghai. Upon arriving in Shanghai, Bei Bei crosses paths with Yun Fei, leading to misunderstandings that strain their relationship even more. Throughout their journey, Bei Bei receives assistance from Lin Li Zhong multiple times. Over time, Bei Bei and Yun Fei start to develop mutual admiration and respect, while Li Zhong finds himself falling for Bei Bei. Despite Yun Fei's growing feelings for Bei Bei, he keeps them hidden. It is only later on that they both realize they are actually best friends on the same mobile virtual community. Eventually, Bei Bei and Yun Fei go their separate ways. While in Beijing, Bei Bei discovers that Yun Fei has been searching for her through the mobile network. With the help of online friends, Yun Fei finally locates Bei Bei. She agrees to give him another chance under the condition that he sends out a chain SMS, which must reach her within a week.

Recommendation: City Still Believes In Love similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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City Still Believes In Love(北上广依然相信爱情)

2016China
Boss-Employee RelationshipRomance

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

The story focuses on the dynamic between a new employee and her boss, who has a volatile temperament, leading to numerous misunderstandings and eventually blossoming into a romantic relationship.

Recommendation: Shitteru Shinohara similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Shitteru Shinohara(知ってるシノハラ)

2021Japan
Love TriangleRomance

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Follow-up to Familiar Wife.

Recommendation: I Love You So Much (2012) similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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I Love You So Much (2012)(粉愛粉愛你)

2012Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleRevengeRomanceArrogant Female LeadBrothers' RelationshipMake-up Artist Male LeadPersonal Assistant Female LeadRiches To RagsWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Xia Le Di used to be a conceited and self-centered socialite until her father's financial downfall left her with nothing. She was convinced that his business rival had stolen the groundbreaking "Mona Lisa" makeup technology that her father's company had created. Determined to reclaim it, she infiltrated JEALOUS, the competing company, by working as an assistant to Chang Yu Jie, the ruthless operations manager and lead makeup artist. While she initially focused on investigating him, her feelings started to shift towards his charming half-brother, Chang Shao Feng. Little did she know, it was actually the half-brother who was responsible for the theft.

Recommendation: Summer Scent similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Summer Scent(여름향기)

2003South Korea
Love SquareLove TriangleRomanceFlorist Female LeadMelodramaSecond Chance RomanceSummer Setting

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Square, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Three years following the devastating loss of his initial love in a tragic incident, Min Woo encounters Hye Won, a flower seller who bears a striking resemblance to her

Recommendation: Time Between Dog and Wolf similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Time Between Dog and Wolf(개와 늑대의 시간)

2007South Korea
Love TriangleRevengeRomanceActionAmnesiaDramaNoir

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Faded Light Years similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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The Faded Light Years(浪漫星星)

2018China
Boss-Employee RelationshipFashion IndustryLove TriangleRomanceBusinessCEO Male LeadFashion Designer Female LeadFashion Designer Supporting CharacterPower StruggleShop Owner Female LeadSlow Burn RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Fashion Industry, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

DI Group's board member, Ding Wen Xiao, is dedicated to getting the company listed to honor a promise he made to his father. Despite years of hard work and preparation, his ultimate goal is within reach. The fate of the company hinges on the success of an upcoming fashion show featuring creations by DI's chief designer, Mu Ling Shan. However, Wen Xiao's plans take an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Yan Xia, a dressmaker from a small shop called "The Faded Light Years" in a fishing village. As Wen Xiao and Yan Xia navigate through betrayals and uncover a conspiracy, their lives become intertwined. To Wen Xiao, Yan Xia is a guiding light in the midst of chaos, much like a blazing sun cutting through the haze.

Recommendation: The Fox's Summer similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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The Fox's Summer(狐狸的夏天)

2017China
Boss-Employee RelationshipFashion IndustryLove SquareRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationCohabitationComedyCEO Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion Designer Female LeadMental IllnessObsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Fashion Industry, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Gu Cheng Ze, who was adopted into the Gu family, serves as the CEO of Gu Mall Corporation. Mrs. Gu desires for her biological grandson, Gu Jin Yu, to eventually take control of the company. Gu Cheng Ze is responsible for mentoring Gu Jin Yu in developing into a successful businessman. Along the way, he encounters Li Yan Shu, a talented fashion designer who happens to be Gu Jin Yu's former girlfriend. Gu Cheng Ze decides to employ her to inspire Gu Jin Yu, who still carries a torch for Li Yan Shu. The strategy proves effective as Gu Jin Yu decides to join the company and pursue a relationship with her. When Mrs. Gu discovers Gu Jin Yu's feelings for Li Yan Shu, she becomes furious and instructs Gu Cheng Ze to keep them apart. This situation allows Gu Cheng Ze and Li Yan Shu to grow closer to one another.

Recommendation: Tears of Diamond similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Tears of Diamond(다이아몬드의 눈물)

2005South Korea
RevengeRomanceDrama

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Revenge and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

On the day of their engagement, Cheol Jong radiates happiness, his cheeks flushed, while In Ha remains calm and tranquil. Both In Ha and Cheol Jong are employed at Hyung Min’s independent construction company, which unfortunately faces bankruptcy in the aftermath of the IMF crisis. Meanwhile, Hyung Min continues to indulge in socializing with women and playing golf, oblivious to the impending financial downfall of his firm. Eventually, the company succumbs to the economic downturn, leaving Hyung Min’s father in shock and causing his mother to neglect him. With Hyung Min's assistance, Cheol Jong and his team manage to join Chairman Jin’s company, while In Ha stands by Hyung Min's side. In a desperate bid to cover his father's surgery costs, Hyung Min pleads for help from friends but is met with rejection. He resorts to selling his car to raise the necessary funds, marking the first time he experiences such a profound low, evoking sympathy from In Ha. Ultimately, In Ha decides to use her wedding savings to pay for Hyung Min’s father's medical bills, deepening Hyung Min's affection for her. Observing In Ha's emotional response, Cheol Jong requests a delay in their wedding, which causes Hyung Min to worry about losing her. When Cheol Jong catches Hyung Min and In Ha sharing a kiss, he lashes out at Hyung Min and pressures In Ha. Although Hyung Min confesses his feelings to In Ha, she rejects him coldly. Cheol Jong, fearful of losing In Ha, pushes for their wedding to proceed without regard for her feelings, while Hyung Min promises his father that he will make In Ha his wife. However, fate intervenes when Hyung Min introduces a stripper he once knew to Cheol Jong. Later, In Ha warns Cheol Jong that their marriage might lead to unhappiness, but he reacts with anger and insists on moving forward with the plans. Meanwhile, unable to win In Ha's heart, Hyung Min faces a difficult decision.

Recommendation: Beautiful Stupid Woman similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Beautiful Stupid Woman(美丽的笨女人)

2015China
Love TriangleRomanceDrama

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a young woman named Mo Zhen who is taken advantage of by her former partner due to her compassionate nature. She ends up shouldering the responsibilities of his family and bailing out his business.

Recommendation: Three Wives similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Three Wives(아내의 반란)

2004South Korea
RevengeRomanceComedy

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Revenge and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

Three spouses, Kim Jeong Kang, Jang Jin Ae, and Yang Pil Soon, join forces to seek vengeance upon realizing that their husbands have been disloyal.

Recommendation: Beautiful Trainee similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Beautiful Trainee(美丽见习生)

2018China
Fashion IndustryRomanceComedy

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

A tale of a young woman from a small town who defies societal biases and obstacles to achieve success in the modeling industry unfolds in this story. Zhang Mei Li, a worker in the fast food sector, unexpectedly becomes the center of attention in a wager involving Fashion Group, a prominent corporation, and its investors. She is enlisted by chief editor Lin Da, who promises to provide intensive training to transform her into a supermodel. Mei Li's fiancé, Da Bao, who also works in fast food, becomes apprehensive about losing her and takes actions to impede her progress. Additionally, Mei Li faces challenges from challenging individuals like fashion editor Song Chu Chu and Zhuang Bei Di. Throughout her journey, she encounters Li Ze Yu from market research, who offers unwavering support and encouragement.

Recommendation: Love Tears Us Apart similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Love Tears Us Apart(忘情歌)

2018China
RevengeRomanceDrama

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Revenge and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

During the 1920s, a rural girl named Cheng Ying applied to audition for the newly established Golden Stage in Shanghai, owned by Ling Shi Wei. Along the way, she crossed paths with Gao Wen Zhong. Despite starting off as bitter enemies, they gradually developed feelings for each other. Cheng Ying, with her refined demeanor and beautiful voice, successfully made her way onto the Golden Stage. Despite Gao Wen Zhong expressing his love multiple times, Cheng Ying turned him down each time. Gao Wen Zhong was heartbroken when Cheng Ying started getting close to Ling Shi Wei, who was actually an enemy of Cheng Ying's family. After encountering her long-lost sister Mei Rou, Cheng Ying attempted to rescue her but tragically, Mei Rou was killed by Ling Shi Wei. Seeking revenge, Cheng Ying found herself in danger but was saved by an old friend. Rather than acting impulsively, Cheng Ying focused on gathering evidence against Ling Shi Wei. When Gao Wen Zhong discovered the truth, he selflessly assisted Cheng Ying in bringing Ling Shi Wei to justice. Gao Wen Zhong's genuine love helped heal Cheng Ying's past pain, leading them to eventually marry and live a simple and content life together.

Recommendation: As Time Goes By similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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As Time Goes By(好日子)

2019Hong Kong
Fashion IndustryRomanceDrama

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

Each individual carries a history with them. Some individuals hold onto the past fondly, while others prefer to keep it at a distance. Chai Man Sek, Chai Man Kei, and Bin Wai Ching shared a close friendship during their childhood. Both boys harbored feelings for Wai Ching simultaneously. Three decades ago, on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Man Sek, Man Kei, and Wai Ching engaged in regrettable actions while under the influence of alcohol. Following the revelation of their actions, the trio each went their separate ways, leaving the village behind. Man Sek even relocated to Australia in an attempt to break free from the haunting memories. However, thirty years later, under certain circumstances, they reunite and are confronted with the past incident once more.

Recommendation: From Hong Kong to Beijing similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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From Hong Kong to Beijing(香港人在北京)

2023Hong Kong
Love SquareRomanceLanguages

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Square and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

Chui Kong Yan, a member of a property management company, has been experiencing a successful career. However, he and his wife, Helen Kwong, fall victim to an investment scam and suffer significant losses. Kong Yan is then transferred to a branch office in Beijing as CEO. Viewing this as an opportunity for a fresh start, he and Helen decide to move to the North. Despite facing a midlife crisis, Kong Yan is demoted due to Ding Chi Keung, his former rival. To save face, he chooses to stay in his current position. Along the way, he reunites with Su Fei, adding strain to his marriage. Gourmet influencer Chui Kong Man and busker Chui Po Yee also join Kong Yan in the North for their own reasons. Together, they brainstorm ideas to transform an abandoned transformer house into a creative park. As a follower of Buddhism, Kong Yan finds himself in a challenging battle for survival.

Recommendation: Kinyoubi no Koibitotachi e similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Kinyoubi no Koibitotachi e(金曜日の恋人たちへ)

2000Japan
Love TriangleRomanceMiniseries

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

Madoka finds herself reassigned to the secretarial pool following a restructuring at the company. While disappointed to leave the bustling Sales Department, she strives to adapt to her new role. In this new environment, she crosses paths with Haruki, a security guard, and the two develop feelings for each other. However, complications arise with the appearance of Kaori, Haruki's former girlfriend.

Recommendation: Ossan's Love similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Ossan's Love(おっさんずラブ)

2018Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove SquareLove TriangleRomanceBisexual Male LeadBusinessCohabitationComedyFriends To LoversGay RomanceLGBTQ+Oblivious Male LeadSexual Harassment

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Square, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

At the age of 33, Haruta Soichi is a single man who lacks popularity with the opposite sex. Employed at a real estate agency, he resides with his parents. However, his mother abruptly leaves, forcing him to fend for himself. With no knowledge of basic skills like cooking or laundry, Soichi opts to move in with his colleague Maki Ryota, who excels at household chores. Eventually, Ryota and another coworker, Kurosawa Musashi, who is gay, both reveal their romantic feelings for Soichi.

Recommendation: The Third Marriage similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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The Third Marriage(세 번째 결혼)

2023South Korea
RevengeRomanceMelodrama

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Revenge and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

A drama unfolds the tale of romance and matrimony in the midst of a deceitful game played by a manipulative woman and another woman striving to reveal and penalize falsehoods

Recommendation: Snow Angel similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Snow Angel(雪天使)

2004Taiwan
Love TriangleRomanceBirth Secret

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

Xiao Lei and Xiao Feng, two brothers who rely on each other, reside in a children's home where they have suffered mistreatment from the superintendent. Xiao Lei embarks on a quest to locate the Snow Angel, whom he believes can grant his wish. Along the way, he encounters a girl named Xue Tong, who has been left speechless by the loss of her mother. Despite not finding the Snow Angel, their meeting leads to the formation of a lasting friendship. Years later, Xiao Lei, now known as Ji Teng, coincidentally reunites with Xue Tong, rekindling their bond. Meanwhile, Xiao Feng, now called Xing Feng, harbors feelings for Xue Tong and endeavors to keep Ji Teng and Xue Tong apart.

Recommendation: Love Me (2016) similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Love Me (2016)(我要讓你愛上我)

2016Taiwan
Love TriangleRomanceMultiple Mains

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

Lin Yi Jun is a girl who is often overlooked due to her lack of focus on her appearance. Despite working diligently at the company for many years, she remains unnoticed by her colleagues. Lin Yi Jun harbors feelings for her boss, Liu Jian Ming, however, he is oblivious to her presence. Chen YongRen, her brother's close friend and Liu Jian Ming's personal assistant, also works at the company. Lin Yi Jun is torn between seeing him as a potential romantic rival or a future brother-in-law. The dynamics shift when a new employee, Xu Jun Yi, joins the company. She is strikingly beautiful, contrasting Lin Yi Jun's unassuming demeanor. What will the future hold for them?

Recommendation: Fashion King (2012) similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Fashion King (2012)(패션왕)

2012South Korea
Fashion IndustryLove TriangleRomanceAntihero Male LeadChasing A DreamDramaFilmed AbroadMelodrama

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 25% 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: May Queen similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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May Queen(메이퀸)

2012South Korea
Love SquareLove TriangleRevengeRomanceBirth SecretCharacter DevelopmentDeath Of A GrandfatherDramaFriends To LoversMelodramaProsecutor Male LeadTearjerkerWelder Female Lead

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Square, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The protagonist Hae Joo starts her life in severe poverty. However, even with the weight of her parents' secret history, she skillfully maneuvers through challenges and strives to fulfill her aspirations. Her childhood love, Park Chang Hee, who is the son of the butler for a company chairman, also transcends his modest origins to become a successful prosecutor. Meanwhile, the cheerful and carefree Kang San, the affluent son of the boss, comes back to Korea after spending years overseas, realizing that he still harbors feelings for Hae Joo.

Recommendation: Stranger Than Paradise similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Stranger Than Paradise(천국보다 낯선)

2006South Korea
Love TriangleRomanceBrothers' Relationship

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

Boasting impressive film-quality production standards, this series narrates the tale of a Canadian lawyer who was adopted (Lee Sung Jae), a Korean singer aspiring to flee overseas (Kim Min Jung), and her manager (Uhm Tae Woong). Interestingly, the two men are long-lost siblings, both in love with the same woman.

Recommendation: Dream (2009) similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Dream (2009)(드림)

2009South Korea
Childish Male LeadLove TriangleRevengeRomanceBlackmailBrother-Sister RelationshipFather-Daughter RelationshipMelodramaMixed Martial ArtsOrphan Male LeadRivalrySportsUnrequited Love

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Childish Male Lead, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Lee Jang Suk served a stint in a juvenile detention facility for pilfering wallets from unsuspecting individuals. Upon his release, he encounters a sports agent named Nam Jae Il, who is striving to bounce back from a career setback. They join forces in pursuit of their aspirations. Jang Suk aspires to be a K-1 Champion, while Nam Jae Il aims to restore his status as a leading sports agent. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Only You (2002) similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Only You (2002)(非你不可)

2002China
Love TriangleRomanceDrama

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 25% similarity match.

During the summer in Beijing, a complex romantic situation arises involving Ke Lei, a young temporary worker performing various tasks, Su Yan, the nurse who Ke Lei has been harboring feelings for in secret, and Si Jia Yi, a lively young woman who is interested in Ke Lei.

Recommendation: Symphony of Fate similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Symphony of Fate(命运交响曲)

2011China
Fashion IndustryLove TriangleRomanceAge GapDramaFashion Designer Female LeadModel Female LeadSibling Rivalry

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In Mainland's version of the Korean drama "Cinderella's Sister", the plot revolves around two adopted sisters, An Qi and An Na, navigating the challenges of the fashion world. An Qi, the kind older sister, is falsely accused and after serving 5 years in prison, she reemerges as a skilled fashion designer seeking retribution. On the other hand, her ambitious younger sister, An Na, rises to stardom as a supermodel.

Recommendation: The Lady Commander similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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The Lady Commander(无主之花)

2024China
Love TriangleRevengeRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationHidden IdentityHistoricalShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the intricate love-hate dynamics involving Lin Yue Er, Guo Feng, and Zhao Ding Hong. Lin Yue Er, a general's daughter, sought to wed Zhao Ding Hong to avenge her father's demise, but her intentions were uncovered prematurely. Consequently, Guo Feng took it upon himself to "detain" her under the guise of protection for two years. Following her rescue by her father's loyal followers, Lin Yue Er underwent a remarkable transformation into a mesmerizing dancer and infiltrated Guo Feng's inner circle. With a meticulously planned revenge scheme in motion, can she return to her roots, clear her father's tarnished reputation, and break free from the tumultuous web of love and animosity? (KUKAN Drama English Youtube Channel)

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The Slave Hunters(추노)

2010South Korea
Love SquareLove TriangleRevengeRomanceActionBadass Male LeadBromanceCharacter DevelopmentDramaEnemies To FriendsHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyWrongfully Accused

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Square, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Itaewon Class similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Itaewon Class(이태원 클라쓰)

2020South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleRevengeRomanceAdapted From A WebtoonBadass Female LeadBusinessDramaFemale Chases Male FirstHardworking Male LeadLifeNice Male LeadSmart Female LeadTime Skip

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Park Saeroyi's world is dramatically altered when he is expelled from school for striking a bully, and his father dies in an accident. Following in his father's footsteps, he establishes a pub called "DanBam" in Itaewon, and together with his manager and staff, he works diligently to achieve success and aim for greater accomplishments.

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Protect the Boss(보스를 지켜라)

2011South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipChildish Male LeadLove SquareRomanceBromanceBusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstMelodramaPhobiaRich Man-Poor WomanSassy Female LeadSismance

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Childish Male Lead, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

No Eun Seol eventually secures a position as a secretary at a law firm after facing challenges with being unemployed, but her boss, Cha Ji Heon, the irresponsible youngest son of a wealthy chaebol family, develops feelings for her.

Recommendation: Stay with Me similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Stay with Me(放弃我,抓紧我)

2016China
Fashion IndustryLove TriangleRevengeRomanceNovel AdaptationAmnesiaBusinessDifficult AdulthoodDramaLove Hate RelationshipLovers SeparatedMelodramaRivalrySecond Chance Romance

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry, Love Triangle, Revenge, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Li Wei Wei, a successful fashion designer aged 30, experiences amnesia after a near-drowning incident, causing her to forget the past seven years of her life. Upon discovering she is now engaged to Qi Cheng instead of her former boyfriend Chen Yi Du, Wei Wei is puzzled by her life choices. As she tries to uncover the reason for her breakup with Yi Du, Qi Cheng endeavors to win back her affection. The question remains: who is Wei Wei's true love? (Viki) Available in two versions: 38 episodes (TV) || 39 episodes (DVD)

Recommendation: Miss Rose similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Miss Rose(螺絲小姐要出嫁)

2012Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleRomanceBusinessComedyFriendshipMale Chases Female FirstRich Male LeadSismance

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

After a fortune teller predicted that Luo Si Yi would never marry, she made a bet to prove them wrong. She vowed to find a husband within a year or else pay the fortune teller a hefty sum. While preparing for her dates, she also found herself gearing up to assist her strict boss, Gao Cheng Kuan, who is known for his tough management style. Luo must navigate her love life while meeting the demands of her boss, or risk being single and in debt.

Recommendation: Only Love similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Only Love(사랑만 할래)

2014South Korea
RevengeRomanceFamilySoap Opera

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A daily series centered around the romantic relationships between men and women.

Recommendation: Love and Revenge on the Slopes similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Love and Revenge on the Slopes(东山晴后雪)

2018China
Love TriangleRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

A tale about a cheerful and sunny PR representative who crosses paths with a ski teacher and the challenges that arise involving discovering lost family members and seeking vengeance. Han Dong Shan is a fresh face at the ski resort, appearing distant and reserved due to his reluctance to discuss his past. Despite his guarded nature, he gradually opens up to Zhao Xiao Qing, a PR officer specializing in VIP clients at the resort. Dong Shan uncovers Xiao Qing's refusal to acknowledge a psychological issue she is dealing with. In addition to Dong Shan's interest, Xiao Qing also captures the attention of a tall, wealthy doctor who happens to be the heir of a major corporation.

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Dangerous Love (2021)(爱你惹火上身)

2021China
RevengeRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Revenge and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

After being betrayed by her ex-boyfriend, Li Nuo Nuo is set on seeking revenge. She decides to transform herself through weight loss and plastic surgery. Utilizing Ding Chen Yu as a means to achieve her revenge, their relationship evolves into love. However, Chen Yu eventually discovers his role as a mere tool and chooses to end their relationship. Will their story conclude with a happy ending? (Youku)

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Miss Buyer(买定离手我爱你)

2022China
Fashion IndustryRomanceBusinessCompetition

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

A tale of a wanderer in Shanghai who rises to become a successful purchaser. Ding Yi Ke has faced many setbacks. Despite her advancing age, she has faced disappointments in both love and work. To prove herself, she joins a reality show and secures a job in an unfamiliar field. As a novice purchaser, she clashes with the fashion expert Zhao Mo Yuan. Although they start off as rivals, the challenges they face ultimately lead them to establish their presence in the industry.

Recommendation: Ups and Downs similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Ups and Downs(無業樓民)

2000Hong Kong
Love TriangleRomanceBusinessStarting Over

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Recommendation: The Driving Power similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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The Driving Power(非常外父)

2003Hong Kong
Love TriangleRomanceBusinessDrama

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Recommendation: Share House no Koibito similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Share House no Koibito(シェアハウスの恋人)

2013Japan
Love TriangleRomanceComedyMiniseries

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Tsuyama Shio, a 30-year-old office worker at a traditional company, decides to make a change in her life by moving into a shared house. In this new environment, she encounters two fascinating men and experiences love again after a long time, particularly with Sakurai Yukiya. Despite being a 40-year-old salaryman with a family, Sakurai loses interest in his previous life and joins the shared house. As time goes on, Sakurai finds himself becoming more captivated by Kawaki Tatsuhei, a peculiar and enigmatic alien who is drawn to Shio. Thus, an unusual love triangle unfolds between the three characters.

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Sweet Revenge (2021)(スイートリベンジ)

2021Japan
RevengeRomanceAdapted From A MangaMiniseries

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Revenge and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

Mariko appears to struggle in the romance department, but in reality, she is the CEO of a business called Sweet Revenge

Recommendation: Secret (2000) similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Secret (2000)(비밀)

2000South Korea
Love SquareRomanceDramaFamily Secret

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Ji Eun discovers that her sister Hee Jung is the biological daughter of a renowned fashion designer and decides to take Hee Jung's place as the designer's real daughter. Consumed by jealousy towards Hee Jung, Ji Eun succumbs to immoral behavior and competes for the affections of Jun Ho and Young Min. Unfortunately, the fashion designer passes away from leukemia before being able to fully enjoy the love of her real daughter, Hee Jung. Eventually, Ji Eun comes to understand the unconditional love of the fashion designer and receives forgiveness from Hee Jung.

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Love of the Aegean Sea(情定愛琴海)

2004Taiwan
Love TriangleRomanceFilmed AbroadLanguages

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

Filmed in the stunning backdrop of the Aegean Sea and accompanied by beautiful music, this captivating romantic series features a talented cast from Taiwan and Korea. Guan Xiao Tong, a gifted music student from Shanghai, meets two men during her trip to Greece. One is the carefree traveler Li Yao Xiang, whom she knows from the internet, while the other is Li En Qi, the son of a wealthy businessman. En Qi leads a sheltered and lonely life, controlled by his parents who are eager to arrange a marriage for him. As Xiao Tong's relationships with both men deepen, she must ultimately decide on her true love.

Recommendation: Zhong Wu Yan similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Zhong Wu Yan(鍾無艷)

2010Taiwan
Love TriangleRomanceSmart Female LeadUgly To Attractive

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

A modern-day retelling of Zhong Wu Yan's tale portrays her living in the 21st century. Despite her intelligence and compassion, Wu Yen's fiancé values beauty above all else, leading him to choose the stunning Xia Ying Chun over her. Despite Wu Yen's track record of saving him from his father's company, her loyalty to her unworthy fiancé puzzles her friends and family.

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Scent of Love (2010)(就是要香戀)

2010Taiwan
Love SquareRomanceFake RelationshipFilmed Abroad

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Square and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

Ming Tian Qing and Qi Ling cross paths in Vietnam when she misplaces her late father's bracelet. Their initial encounter is unpleasant, and after Qi Ling retrieves Tian Qing's bracelet, they both wish to part ways. However, upon their return to Taiwan, Xiang Zhi Yuan, an admirer of Tian Qing, organizes an elaborate proposal for her at the airport. Feeling overwhelmed, Tian Qing fabricates that Qi Ling is her fiance. Qi Ling harbors feelings for Zhen Zhen, who prioritizes fame over their relationship. Learning of Qi Ling's engagement, Zhen Zhen becomes envious and decides to sabotage the couple by teaming up with Xiang Zhi Yuan, the other scorned party.

Recommendation: The Ex-Man similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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The Ex-Man(前男友不是人)

2018Taiwan
Love TriangleRomanceLovers SeparatedMultiple Couples

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

As a 31-year-old woman named Li Qin Ai enjoys a successful career as a magazine photographer and a happy relationship with her boyfriend, Zhou Li Yang, an unexpected twist arises in her life. Qin Ai finds herself facing a peculiar situation when her first love, Dai Hai An, reappears after their breakup a decade ago. However, Hai An appears to Qin Ai as his 18-year-old self from their past and is half-transparent, leading her to question if he is a ghost. Despite this uncertainty, Hai An insists on staying with Qin Ai, prompting her to reconsider her past and future.

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Proud of You(天之驕女)

2020Taiwan
Fashion IndustryRomanceDramaFamily Relationship

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

The story starts with a set of conjoined twins and explores the complexities of love and animosity within families and romantic relationships

Recommendation: Be Arrogant similar to My Best Ex-Boyfriend
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Be Arrogant(도도하라)

2014South Korea
Fashion IndustryRomanceBusinessMiniseries

Like My Best Ex-Boyfriend, this drama also features Fashion Industry and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

Hong Hara is an enthusiastic and vibrant young woman who approaches life with a cheerful perspective. She is kind-hearted and holds onto the belief that every romantic encounter she experiences is destined to last indefinitely. Currently, she is involved with No Cheol, a captivating man who seems to charm everyone around him, even if he lacks maturity at times. No Cheol is also the former partner of Do Ra Hee, a woman who has dedicated the past decade to the fashion industry. After being in a relationship with No Cheol for six years, Do Ra Hee has grown weary of men and is now focused on increasing her wealth. Unexpectedly, Hong Hara finds herself living and working alongside Do Ra Hee. The two decide to start their own online retail venture. As they face difficulties making ends meet in Korea's bustling fashion hub, Dongdaemun, they discover the opportunities that online shopping platforms offer. Nevertheless, the market is saturated with competitors, and the business partners quickly realize the hurdles involved in managing a small enterprise.