Payback: Money and Power - Asian drama recommendation
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Payback: Money and Power(법쩐)

2023South Korea
BusinessBusiness IndustryCo-workers' RelationshipCorruptionDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFight For JusticeFinance IndustryFormer Prosecutor Female LeadMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerUncle-Nephew Relationship

Payback tells the tale of a group of individuals seeking vengeance, led by Eun Yong, a financial broker who refuses to stay quiet when faced with corrupt officials and battles a cartel colluding with the authorities

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Recommendation: Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai(花咲舞が黙ってない)

2014Japan
BusinessCo-workers' RelationshipCorruptionDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryNovel AdaptationBank SettingInvestigationOffice SettingWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace SettingWorkplace Violence

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Co-workers' Relationship, Corruption, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, and Mystery themes with a 29% similarity match.

On a daily basis, bank branches face a range of issues such as missing funds, information leaks, loan complications, and breaches of responsibilities. Hanasaki Mai is tasked with addressing and resolving these issues, despite being a mere bank clerk without higher authority. Her strong sense of justice compels her to take action when she witnesses wrongdoing, advocating for the underprivileged without regard for the internal dynamics of the bank.

Recommendation: The Money Game similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Money Game(飛黃騰達)

2024Hong Kong
BusinessBusiness IndustryDramaFinance Industry

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Business Industry, Drama, and Finance Industry themes with a 29% similarity match.

A contest in investment, co-organized by a platform for investing and expert investor Gordon, presents an appealing cash reward and an opportunity to collaborate with Gordon. The contestants are as follows: Jayden, who views the investment realm as a thrilling field and aspires to become a prominent investor in the future; Billy, possessing a composed and analytical nature, awaiting a chance to display his skills; C Ling, a diligent student who excels academically, displaying quick learning abilities and adaptability; Au Yeung, a suave individual with a vast social circle and access to privileged information; Ming, a naive wealthy individual benefiting from his family background. Survival in the competition hinges on strength. At times, participants must cooperate as a team, while other times they must compete against one another. By leveraging their strengths, they also reveal their weaknesses. As they become acquainted with each other, the distinction between friend and foe becomes blurred. Investment involves balancing rewards and risks, desires and fears. In a game testing camaraderie and individual financial limits, who will emerge as the ultimate victor?

Recommendation: The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Penthouse Season 2: War in Life(펜트하우스2)

2021South Korea
CorruptionDramaMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerMother-Daughter RelationshipMotherhoodMultiple CouplesMurderRich Female LeadSchool BullyingTrauma

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, Rich Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Following the successful framing of Oh Yoon Hee, Cheon Seo Jin and Joo Dan Tae make the decision to tie the knot. Their engagement celebration is disrupted by Oh Yoon Hee and Ha Yoon Cheol, who has recently returned from America. With secrets being revealed, the connections between the residents of Hera Palace become complicated, and a new enigmatic individual emerges to challenge them.

Recommendation: Numbers similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Numbers(넘버스: 빌딩숲의 감시자들)

2023South Korea
Business IndustryCorruptionDramaMysteryRevengeThrillerAccountant Male LeadActionBromanceHigh School To Working LifeOffice SettingSmart Male LeadWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Setting

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business Industry, Corruption, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ho Woo, a recent high school graduate known for his remarkable memory, keen observation skills, and strong moral compass, makes history by becoming the newest addition to the leading accounting company in the nation

Recommendation: Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai Season 2 similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai Season 2(花咲舞が黙ってない 2シリーズ)

2015Japan
BusinessCo-workers' RelationshipCorruptionDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryNovel AdaptationBank SettingInvestigationOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace SettingWorkplace Violence

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Co-workers' Relationship, Corruption, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, and Mystery themes with a 27% similarity match.

Hanasaki Mai and Soma Ken are employed at Tokyo Daiichi Bank where they are tasked with resolving issues at various local bank branches. Matsuki Keisuke, a dedicated and sincere bank teller, finds himself developing romantic feelings for Hanasaki Mai during their time working together. However, Hanasaki Mai remains unaware of Keisuke's affection towards her.

Recommendation: My Happy Ending similar to Payback: Money and Power
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My Happy Ending(나의 해피엔드)

2023South Korea
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryRevengeThrillerEvil FriendFake FriendFriends ReunitedInvestigationJealous FriendPsychologicalSecretSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Seo Jae Won, a accomplished CEO and popular figure on social media, enjoys a happy life with her devoted spouse, Heo Soon Young, and a successful company. She brings on designer Yoon Teo as the design department's new general manager. Meanwhile, Kwon Yun Jin, an old friend from university, grapples with a divorce and a declining career. When she reconnects with Jae Won, feelings of envy begin to emerge. Jae Won's world starts to fall apart as she confronts disloyalty and uncovers hidden truths from those closest to her.

Recommendation: The Penthouse Season 3: War in Life similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Penthouse Season 3: War in Life(펜트하우스 Ⅲ)

2021South Korea
CorruptionDramaMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerCrimeFamily RelationshipMotherhoodMurderOlder Woman-Younger ManRich Female LeadRivalrySuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, Rich Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Su Ryeon seeks vengeance against the inhabitants of Hera Palace, as they suffer financial losses due to a failed investment in Cheonsoo District and are brought to court for concealing Seol A's demise. Stripped of their fortunes, they are left with nothing, while Su Ryeon successfully retaliates against Dan Tae, who had attempted to take her life. Just when she thinks the ordeal has ended, she is forced to witness the death of Logan. As she continues to harbor thoughts of retribution, the future looks uncertain for the Hera Palace residents.

Recommendation: Tracer Season 2 similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Tracer Season 2(트레이서 시즌 2)

2022South Korea
CorruptionDramaMysteryRevengeThrillerActionConfident Male LeadInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 26% similarity match.

Dong Joo is still on the path to uncover the truth about his father's death. Tae Joon is now leading the NTS with great ambition. Dong Joo discovers a connection between Tae Joon and his father's demise and strives to gather more proof. Meanwhile, Bureau Five remains focused on cracking down on tax evasion, secret funds, and corrupt dealings among high-ranking government figures. Will Dong Joo and his team be able to successfully complete their mission?

Recommendation: Good-bye, Mr. Black similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Good-bye, Mr. Black(굿바이 미스터 블랙)

2016South Korea
BusinessDramaRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerAdapted From A ManhwaDouble IdentityFake MarriageRomanceSuspenseWrongfully Accused

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Drama, Revenge, Rich Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Drawing inspiration from “The Count of Monte Cristo,” this television series revolves around a cunning scheme of vengeance and romance. Following a tragic event that leaves him seeking the truth, a man discovers his closest friend’s treachery and formulates a plan for revenge. To conceal his true identity, he enters into a sham marriage with a young woman, only to find himself unexpectedly developing feelings for her, which help him regain his faith and confidence in human nature. (MBC)

Recommendation: The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Escape of the Seven: War for Survival(7인의 탈출)

2023South Korea
DramaMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerAbusive Female LeadBlackmailFamous Female LeadHidden IdentityMultiple MainsSuspenseTalent Agency SettingViolence

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Revenge, Rich Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the story, a drama production company CEO, a former gang member, an aspiring idol, an OB-GYN physician, an entertainment CEO, a school art teacher, and a detective are all connected through their involvement in a mysterious missing girl case

Recommendation: The First Shot similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The First Shot(雪迷宫)

2024China
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryThrillerBromanceCold CaseDetective FictionFriendshipPolice Captain Supporting CharacterPolice Department SettingSenior-Junior RelationshipTeamwork

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative follows Halan in the Northeast in 1997, a time predating the formation of the Narcotics Control Bureau. In response to a sudden surge in drug activity, an ad-hoc team of skilled individuals is brought together, each possessing unique abilities yet unaware of the new substance in circulation. As they go up against a merciless drug trafficking organization and expose their intricate and unconventional drug distribution tactics, they must also grapple with ethical quandaries pertaining to love and the law, as well as the assessments of fairness and compassion. Standing united, they conquer all hurdles and trials, crafting an epic tale of combating malevolence and championing righteousness.

Recommendation: Mad Dog similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Mad Dog(매드 독)

2017South Korea
CorruptionMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerActionBromanceEnemy MineFraudInsurance IndustryInvestigationSlow RomanceTeamwork

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Mystery, Revenge, Rich Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Following the tragic loss of his wife and son in a plane accident, former police officer Choi Kang Wu establishes a private investigation team. He collaborates with Kim Min Jun, an exceptionally intelligent former con artist whose sibling was also a victim of the crash. Together, they confront the widespread issue of insurance fraud in Korea, battling against clever imitators as unyielding “mad dogs.”

Recommendation: Celebrity similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Celebrity(셀러브리티)

2023South Korea
DramaMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerFamous Female LeadInfluencer Female LeadInfluencer Supporting CharacterNonlinear NarrativeSecretSlight RomanceSocial MediaSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Revenge, Rich Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Aspiring for fame, wealth, and influence, a young woman strives to rise as a prominent figure in the enticing yet controversial realm of social media influencers in Seoul. (Netflix)

Recommendation: The Penthouse: War in Life similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Penthouse: War in Life(펜트하우스)

2020South Korea
DramaMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadThrillerFemale RivalryMother-Daughter RelationshipMotherhoodMultiple CouplesRich Female LeadRivalrySchool BullyingSchool Rivalry

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Revenge, Rich Male Lead, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

The inhabitants of Hera Palace, an opulent penthouse that boasts 100 stories, harbor numerous secrets and concealed aspirations. Sim Su Ryeon, born into affluence, reigns as the queen of this luxurious residence. Cheon Seo Jin, the resident diva, spares no effort in ensuring her daughter has everything she desires. Meanwhile, Oh Yoon Hee, hailing from a modest background, is determined to infiltrate high society by achieving her goal of becoming the queen of the penthouse, which she views as the ultimate achievement. Thus, a fierce contest for wealth, influence, and status commences at Seoul’s most desirable penthouse. (KOCOWA)

Recommendation: Hanzawa Naoki similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Hanzawa Naoki(半沢直樹)

2013Japan
BusinessCorruptionDramaRevengeThrillerNovel AdaptationAttempted SuicideFriendshipNice Male LeadSmart Male LeadSuicideSuspenseWorkplace Violence

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

A banker with strong beliefs confronts corruption and misconduct within his prominent corporate bank

Recommendation: Hanzawa Naoki Season 2 similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Hanzawa Naoki Season 2(半沢直樹2)

2020Japan
BusinessCorruptionDramaRevengeThrillerNovel AdaptationBankruptcyEconomicsFriendshipKendoPoliticalSmart Male LeadWorkplace Violence

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Innovative banker Hanzawa Naoki has successfully uncovered many irregularities within his bank, Tokyo Chuo Banking Corporation. As a result, he is transferred to Tokyo Central Securities (TCS) to lead their Corporate Development Department. Shortly after, TCS becomes the target of a hostile takeover by a large IT company. With the share purchase price expected to exceed 100 billion yen, it is a deal of unprecedented value for TCS. Unbeknownst to Hanzawa, the bid will spark a rivalry with a new bank. Can he resolve the challenges facing TCS and deliver twice the blow to those making unreasonable demands? (jdramas.wordpress)

Recommendation: The Wonder Woman similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Wonder Woman(跟鯊魚接吻)

2020Taiwan
BusinessBusiness IndustryCo-workers' RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadBusiness RivalryCold Female LeadLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipMarketing IndustryOpposites AttractRomanceWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Business Industry, Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, and Emotionally Strong Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

A master in the field of marketing, Du Ai Sha has dedicated her entire career to climbing the ranks. With a strong focus on her goals, she is recognized for her relentless determination and unwavering perseverance. Ai Sha is adept at using any means necessary to achieve success and never allows distractions to hinder her progress. Alongside Ai Sha is Yi Fei Yang, another marketing expert with a solution for every challenge and a knack for gaining an advantage in any situation. Despite their contrasting work styles and personalities, Ai Sha and Feiyang have cultivated a competitive rivalry in the workplace as they both strive for excellence in their field. However, when faced with adversity, Ai Sha and Feiyang must collaborate and utilize their combined skills to overcome obstacles. As they realize their strong teamwork, the two rivals begin to view each other in a new, positive light.

Recommendation: Shiroi Dakuryu similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Shiroi Dakuryu(白い濁流)

2021Japan
BusinessCo-workers' RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryChildhood Friends RelationshipLaboratory SettingPharmaceutical IndustryReporter Female LeadResearcher Male LeadSchool SettingSingle Mother-Father Supporting CharacterWorkplace Setting

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, and Mystery themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kazuki Yoshinami works as a researcher in the field of pharmaceuticals at a university, where his colleague Wataru Kashiwagi also conducts similar research. Despite being rivals, they share their aspirations with each other. One day, Kazuki makes a significant breakthrough in his work, sparking a competition between companies for patents involving both Kazuki and Wataru. Tomoko Kawahara, a newspaper journalist and Kazuki's childhood friend, becomes aware of the situation.

Recommendation: Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Namonaki Fukushuusha ZEGEN(名もなき復讐者 ZEGEN)

2019Japan
DramaMysteryRevengeThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationMiniseriesSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

The series follows the story of the main character "Zegen" as he pursues vengeance following his wife's tragic death. Li Xue Lan arrives in Japan to seek employment to cover her husband's medical expenses back in China. With Zegen's help, she starts working at a massage parlor in Kawasaki. Worried about her situation due to her temporary visa, he suggests a fake marriage with an older man. Inspired by Jou Tomioka's novel.

Recommendation: Shooting Stars similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Shooting Stars(群星闪耀时)

2024China
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryThriller1930sClassmates' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Male LeadHistoricalLoyal Male LeadPolice Department SettingProtective Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeammates' Relationship

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Taking place during the Anti-Japanese War era, the plot follows Xia Ji Cheng, a young man hailing from a prominent political family

Recommendation: Tracer similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Tracer(트레이서)

2022South Korea
CorruptionDramaMysteryRevengeThrillerActionBrave Male LeadConfident Male LeadDeathInvestigationMiniseriesPower StruggleSchemeSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Hwang Dong Joo holds the position of head of division 5 in the tax department of the National Tax Service. He dedicates himself to uncovering concealed funds to ensure tax compliance. His team consists of Seo Hye Young, known for her cheerful demeanor, and his superior, Oh Young. On the other hand, In Tae Joon serves as the director of a local tax office. He is a driven individual who has climbed the ranks through dishonest and unlawful means, all while displaying an arrogant attitude.

Recommendation: LADY - Saigo no Hanzai Profile similar to Payback: Money and Power
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LADY - Saigo no Hanzai Profile(LADY~最後の犯罪プロファイル~)

2011Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryThrillerCybercrimeDetective Female LeadInvestigationManipulative Co-WorkerPolice Department SettingPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)PsychologicalSupportive FriendSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Newly-appointed investigator Shoko Kazuki, who received training in criminal profiling from the FBI, becomes a member of the newly-established Crime Profiling Support team within the Metropolitan Police Department

Recommendation: Boku no Yabai Tsuma similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Boku no Yabai Tsuma(僕のヤバイ妻)

2016Japan
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryRevengeThrillerAttempted SuicideDeathInfidelityInvestigationKidnappingMiniseriesPsychologicalSmart Female LeadSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Mochizuki Kohei, who is wedded to the lovely and talented Maria, appears to have everything - a thriving café and a flawless marriage. But feeling overwhelmed by her, he conspires with his mistress, Kitasato Anna, to orchestrate her demise. Just as he is about to carry out his plan, Maria is abducted, leading to Kohei becoming the prime suspect in the investigation. As the situation unfolds, Maria's hidden secrets come to light, exposing a side of her that Kohei was unaware of.

Recommendation: Black Revenge similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Black Revenge(ブラックリベンジ)

2017Japan
BusinessDramaMysteryRevengeThrillerBetrayalDeathInvestigationMiniseriesMiscarriageSex IndustrySmart Female LeadSuspenseWrongfully Accused

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Saori Imamiya's husband, a promising politician, had his career destroyed by a false scandal which led to his suicide and caused Saori to miscarry. After five years, Saori discovers the identities of three individuals behind the scandal. Seeking revenge, she accepts a position as a freelance writer at a weekly magazine, which publishes an article about her late husband. Saori then delves into uncovering the secrets of those responsible for her husband's downfall.

Recommendation: Talio Fukushu Daiko no Futari similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Talio Fukushu Daiko no Futari(タリオ 復讐代行の2人)

2020Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryRevengeThrillerComedyCriminal Justice SystemEccentric Female LeadInvestigationLawLaw Firm SettingLawyer Female LeadSexual ViolenceSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Mami Shirasawa, a 20-year-old attorney, is determined to prove herself despite being overlooked in her prestigious law firm

Recommendation: Tetsu no Hone (2020) similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Tetsu no Hone (2020)(鉄の骨)

2020Japan
BusinessCorruptionDramaMysteryThrillerNovel AdaptationInvestigationLawLove TriangleMiniseriesPoliticalPsychologicalRomanceSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Corruption, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

The character Heita in the story explores the concept of a "necessary evil" and grapples with moral dilemmas. After working in a construction company for four years, he is transferred to the business affairs department, which is often criticized by colleagues as the collusion department. Despite initial doubts, Heita becomes involved in securing a major contract and his company emerges successful. However, he faces scrutiny from a special prosecution team investigating political corruption.

Recommendation: Big Man similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Big Man(빅맨)

2014South Korea
BusinessDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadRevengeThrillerBetrayalCold Female LeadLove TriangleMelodramaNaive Male LeadOrphan Male LeadPower StruggleRags To RichesSecondary Couple

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Kim Ji Hyuk is a destitute orphan without any financial resources or social ties, until he unexpectedly learns that he is the heir to a wealthy family, the HyunSung Group. Upon uncovering the shocking reality that there was a plot to seize his heart for transplantation into a dying family member, he resolves to seek vengeance against the family, which includes their genuine son and successor, a seemingly friendly individual who is, in truth, a duplicitous and crafty adversary.

Recommendation: One the Woman similar to Payback: Money and Power
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One the Woman(원 더 우먼)

2021South Korea
CorruptionDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryRich Male LeadAmnesiaCar AccidentComedyDeathFirst LoveIdentity SwapImposterInvestigationRomance

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, and Rich Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

Yeon Ju is a skilled prosecutor who started at the bottom and is highly regarded for her work on corruption cases at the Supreme Prosecutor's Office. However, she experiences amnesia following a car accident while pursuing a suspect. Upon waking up, she discovers she has taken on the identity of Kang Mi Na, the daughter-in-law of the powerful Hanju Group. Mi Na was known for causing trouble before her sudden disappearance, having been born out of wedlock. In her new role, Yeon Ju struggles to conceal her blunt and assertive demeanor. Her path crosses with Seung Uk, a member of the conglomerate who is searching for answers regarding his father's death and his past relationship with Mi Na. Can Yeon Ju and Mi Na unravel the mysteries surrounding their lost memories and find true love? (Viki)

Recommendation: Queen of Masks similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Queen of Masks(가면의 여왕)

2023South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFight For JusticeMysteryThrillerBest Friends RelationshipBetrayed By A FriendDrug Addict Female LeadEvil Female LeadFemale Centered PlotFlashback To PastIllegitimate Female LeadLawyer Female LeadMelodrama

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Fight For Justice, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Do Jae Yi, a human rights attorney, has gained a significant following on social media for her work in defending the marginalized and victims of sexual crimes. Despite her reputation as a champion of justice, she harbors a hidden agenda involving a corrupt politician and assisting the current mayor in navigating difficult situations to further her own political aspirations. Do Jae Yi is closely associated with two influential women: Joo Yoo Jung, the head of a prominent arts foundation, and Yoon Hae Mi, a dedicated and ambitious Vice President who rose from humble beginnings in the hospitality industry. The trio's former friend, Go Yoo Na, who felt betrayed by them, relocated to the United States in an attempt to start anew. However, upon her return to South Korea in search of her missing daughter, she finds herself entangled once again with her former associates. The possibility of revenge looms as they reunite.

Recommendation: Pied Piper similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Pied Piper(피리부는 사나이)

2016South Korea
CorruptionDramaMysteryRevengeThrillerActionEloquent Male LeadInvestigationOrphan Female LeadSchemeSensitive Female LeadSmart Male LeadSuspenseTask Force Police

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Each workday is filled with tension, peril, and potential life-threatening scenarios! However, the skilled negotiator Joo Sung Chan, who heads the police department's negotiation unit, successfully resolves these hazardous situations without resorting to violence. His team confronts the most perilous, unstable, and high-stakes incidents that endanger the lives of innocent individuals. Every day, Sung Chan, Yeo Myung Ha, and their talented group of negotiators face challenges such as hostage situations, terrorist threats, and other significant emergencies. Complicating their efforts is Son Hee Sung, an assertive journalist determined to cover these critical events.

Recommendation: Doctor Detective similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Doctor Detective(닥터탐정)

2019South Korea
CorruptionDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryThrillerBased On A True StoryDoctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadEccentric Male LeadEx-spouse RelationshipInvestigationMedicalSuspenseTeamwork

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Do Jung Eun serves as an occupational health physician. She collaborates with Dr. Heo Min Ki to investigate the realities behind industrial mishaps, illnesses, and various occurrences at manufacturing locations. Do Jung Eun is determined to reveal the truths that the TL Group attempts to conceal.

Recommendation: Item similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Item(아이템)

2019South Korea
CorruptionEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryRevengeThrillerActionAdapted From A WebtoonEmotionally Strong Male LeadImpulsive Male LeadMad DogMutenessPrecognitionSupernaturalSupernatural Phenomena

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

A prosecutor and a profiler are tasked with revealing the concealed truths linked to extraordinary objects possessing supernatural abilities and a larger conspiracy. Kang Gon, a prosecutor driven by a strong sense of justice and compassion, becomes embroiled in a plot involving a powerful artifact to rescue his niece, Da In. He collaborates with criminal profiler Shin So Yeong.

Recommendation: Justice similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Justice(저스티스)

2019South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryRevengeThrillerAttempted MurderDeathDifficult AdulthoodEmotionally Strong Male LeadInchoate CrimeInvestigationLawMurderSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Lee Tae Kyung, a prominent attorney celebrated for his keen reasoning and impressive success rate, specializes in defending high-profile criminals, frequently referred by the construction tycoon Song Woo Yong. Although he initially sought vengeance for his brother, Lee's ambitions have now turned towards acquiring wealth. His priorities begin to change when he becomes involved in a string of cases concerning missing actresses. At the same time, Song Woo Yong, eager to expand his family's influence, finds himself in conflict with Lee regarding these cases.

Recommendation: The Justice similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Justice(光芒)

2021China
BusinessBusiness IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFinance IndustryAge GapBank SettingHardworking Male LeadHistoricalHistorical FictionMarried LifeRomanceSecondary CoupleSoulmates' Relationship

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Business Industry, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, and Finance Industry themes with a 22% similarity match.

Coming from modest beginnings, Cheng Yi Zhi has always faced challenges in navigating the bustling city of Shanghai in the 1930s. Despite having very little, he has been able to make a modest living by working in the city's industrial and commercial establishments. However, a fateful encounter with Wu Ru Fu, a respected banker, and his daughter, Li Zi, inspires Yi Zhi to pursue a new dream with newfound determination. Transitioning from his previous life in the shops, Yi Zhi enters the finance world and quickly impresses Boss Huang, a prominent figure in the banking sector, with his sharp mind and innate talent. As Yi Zhi gains Boss Huang's trust and becomes his right-hand man, he uncovers a shocking truth that prompts him to part ways with Huang. With Li Zi's unwavering support, Yi Zhi sets out to establish himself in finance, distancing himself from Huang's dubious dealings. However, Huang is not willing to let Yi Zhi go easily and seeks to ruin him. Despite Huang's relentless efforts, Yi Zhi, with the backing of fellow industrialists, stands firm against his former mentor. Will Yi Zhi and his allies have enough strength to overcome this formidable adversary?

Recommendation: Storm Eye similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Storm Eye(暴风眼)

2021China
Business IndustryCo-workers' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryThrillerActionAge GapAgent Male LeadClassmates' RelationshipCrimeLovers SeparatedNational SecuritySpy Male LeadTeammates' Relationship

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business Industry, Co-workers' Relationship, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

An Jing and Ma Shang are the central characters in a tale about a group of agents dedicated to upholding justice and safeguarding national interests. Ma Shang, a national security agent, is tasked with tracking a foreign spy to Shuangqing City. During his surveillance, Ma Shang uncovers the spy's plan to steal classified research from the Huading Group. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Ma Shang is sent to Shuangqing to work with the local bureau on an investigation codenamed Storm Eye. To his surprise, he discovers that the team leader is his long-lost high school classmate, An Jing, who had disappeared without a trace a decade earlier.

Recommendation: Midas similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Midas(마이더스)

2011South Korea
BusinessDramaFinance IndustryRevengeThrillerFraudHeiress LeadInvestor Female LeadInvestor Male LeadInvestor Supporting CharacterLove TrianglePower StruggleRomanceSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Drama, Finance Industry, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

A corporate drama centered around mergers and acquisitions among businesses. After Kim Do Hyun graduates at the top of his class in the bar exam, he receives an incredible opportunity to work as a senior aide to Yoo In Hye, the daughter of one of South Korea's wealthiest and most influential figures. As Do Hyun's ambitions grow, he is about to uncover the ruthless nature of In Hye's environment and the significant losses he may face, including his longtime girlfriend, Lee Jung Yeon. (SBS.co.kr)

Recommendation: My Lovely Wife similar to Payback: Money and Power
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My Lovely Wife(站住!小哑妻)

2023China
BusinessDramaMysteryRevengeRich Male LeadManhua AdaptationCEO Male LeadDeath Of A MotherFake To Real LoversMarriage Of ConvenienceMutenessRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Rich Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

After witnessing her mother's death, Xu Nian developed mutism as a result of PTSD, losing the care of her mother. Her father remarries and introduces a stepdaughter around the same age, subjecting Xu Nian to neglect and mistreatment by her stepmother, Jiang Wan Li, and stepsister, Xu Yao. Despite this, Xu Nian is convinced that there is more to her mother's death than meets the eye. To uncover the truth, she pretends to be meek and innocent, playing the role of a mute girl, while secretly being a kind-hearted and intelligent woman. Gu Ming Yan, a strict and powerful CEO with a paranoid personality stemming from childhood traumas, harbors suspicions about his father's death involving the Xu family and Gu Hong Yu. Upon discovering Xu Nian's true identity, he manipulates her into signing a marriage contract to help him uncover the truth. Little does he know, Xu Nian is a skilled manipulator who is using him for her own agenda. As they engage in a battle of wits, their initial deception evolves into genuine feelings. Their journey of revenge transforms into a partnership against a common enemy, leading to their hearts growing closer and falling in love. Just as things seem to be going smoothly, they uncover the shocking revelation that the true mastermind behind everything is...

Recommendation: Truth or Death similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Truth or Death(真心话杀机)

2025China
DramaMysteryRevengeThrillerInvestigationManhua AdaptationShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

A frantic robbery results in a deadly incident, resulting in a man being incarcerated and his daughter believing that another family has destroyed their lives. Years down the line, she pursues vengeance, ensnaring them in a perilous game fueled by misinterpretation.

Recommendation: The Whirlwind similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Whirlwind(돌풍)

2024South Korea
CorruptionDramaMysteryThrillerPoliticalPolitical IntriguePower StrugglePrime Minister Male LeadSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Corruption, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Park Dong Ho holds the position of prime minister in South Korea. He is determined to bring justice to the corrupt president who conspires with influential family-run businesses known as chaebols and revolutionize the political landscape. Jung Soo Jin serves as the deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs. When she challenges Park Dong Ho, a heated political conflict erupts.

Recommendation: The Resurrected similar to Payback: Money and Power
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The Resurrected(回魂計)

2025Taiwan
DramaMysteryRevengeThrillerCrimeFraudInvestigationKidnappingSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

Set in the imaginary city of Benkha, The Resurrected follows two mothers brought together by their mutual hatred as they seek vengeance for their daughters entangled in a case of fraud and abduction. With the assistance of a mysterious goddess, they bring back to life the deceased mastermind behind the fraud to exact their punishment. However, even after inflicting severe suffering, their rage remains insatiable. As hidden truths come to light, their partnership is challenged, compelling them to face the boundaries of justice and their own ethical beliefs.

Recommendation: Upon the Mountain similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Upon the Mountain(越过山丘)

2020China
BusinessCo-workers' RelationshipDramaRich Male LeadNovel AdaptationRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, and Rich Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Ouyang Xia Lan works as an investigator in the field of trade. During her investigations, she crosses paths with Peng Yue, the younger son of the Tianguan Group. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and beliefs, they find themselves on opposing sides. The story unfolds in the automotive industry, where Ouyang Xia Lan is a dedicated professional who will go to great lengths to fulfill her duties. She harbors a personal agenda related to her father's mysterious death, which leads her to infiltrate Tianguan Group. Meanwhile, Peng Yue is responsible for the company's research and development. Their initial encounter is fraught with conflict, but over time, they develop a mutual attraction. Through various challenges and obstacles, they eventually unite to showcase China's progress in the automotive sector.

Recommendation: Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Otto yo, Shinde Kurenai ka(夫よ、死んでくれないか)

2025Japan
DramaMysteryRevengeThrillerNovel AdaptationDeathInvestigationMurderSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

As they entered their late thirties, Komoto Maya, Kagami Riko, and Sakaki Yurika realized they regretted marrying for the sake of happiness. They started to feel the limitations of their careers and questioned the direction of their lives. These three college classmates often went out for drinks together, sharing complaints about their husbands and releasing their pent-up frustrations. One fateful evening, Maya and Riko were summoned to Yurika's home, where she shockingly confessed, "I have killed my husband!" Subsequently, Maya's husband mysteriously disappeared, setting off a chain of events that would alter the destinies of these three women. Thus begins the tale of their vengeance as they strive to reclaim the happiness stolen from them by their marriages.

Recommendation: Golden Faith similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Golden Faith(流金歲月)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRevengeThrillerLawLove TriangleMafiaMelodramaRomanceSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Drama, Revenge, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The story revolves around Ivan Ting Sin Bun, a successful businessman who was adopted by the founder of Ting Fung, a prominent gold merchant. Ivan soon discovers that his romantic rival, Richard Chung Sau Hong, is actually his long-lost brother. However, fate has been playing tricks on them from the start, as Richard not only competes with Ivan for a female lawyer's affection, but also harbors resentment towards Ivan due to a misunderstanding stemming from an illegal financial transaction involving Ivan's adoptive father, Ting Wing Bong. As the plot unfolds, there are numerous twists and turns involving death, legal and business disputes, love triangles, deceitful schemes, and betrayals all involving the people closest to Ivan. Chaos ensues when Oscar Ting, influenced by his uncle Wing Tung, accuses Ivan of forging their deceased father's will and conspiring to take control of the family business.

Recommendation: Tantei no Tantei similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Tantei no Tantei(探偵の探偵)

2015Japan
Emotionally Strong Female LeadMysteryRevengeThrillerActionDetective Female LeadIllnessInvestigationMental IllnessSuspense

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An exciting, fast-paced detective mystery featuring the intelligent and stylish investigator, Sasaki Rena. She is the only detective employed by the medium-sized Suma Research Agency. Driven by the tragic loss of her sister at the hands of a stalker, Rena is determined to uncover and bring to justice corrupt detectives. Seeking vengeance for her sister's death, she relentlessly pursues the investigator responsible.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

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Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

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Recommendation: Two Women in the War similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

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Recommendation: Double Characters similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

Recommendation: Summer Heat (2006) similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

Recommendation: Provocateur similar to Payback: Money and Power
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Provocateur(與諜同謀)

2017Hong Kong
BusinessDramaThrillerFashion IndustrySuspense

Like Payback: Money and Power, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Following the passing of his first and second spouses, beauty tycoon Cheuk Kwan Lam, also known as "King", endeavors to start anew. Serendipitously, he crosses paths with a clever young man named Ringo Poon, who reminds him of his younger self. King forms a close bond with Ringo, who also impresses King's assistant Rachel Chan. Rachel envisions Ringo as the future leader of Endless Beauty, the company she dedicates herself to following the disappearance of her husband Vincent. Unbeknownst to them, Ringo is secretly collaborating with a group of skilled individuals to steal valuable trade secrets for profit. Ringo has been plotting his revenge on Endless Beauty for years, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.