Phantom Friend - Asian drama recommendation
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Phantom Friend(幻のペンフレンド)

2001Japan
DramaHorrorSuspense

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Phantom Friend

Recommendation: Horror Accidental similar to Phantom Friend
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Horror Accidental(ホラー アクシデンタル)

2013Japan
DramaHorrorSuspenseShort Length Series

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ichiban Kurai no wa Yoake Mae similar to Phantom Friend
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Ichiban Kurai no wa Yoake Mae(いちばん暗いのは夜明け前)

2005Japan
HorrorSuspense

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 67% similarity match.

The creators of Tomie and director Oikawa Ataru present a series of chilling horror stories in a new drama. Set in an aged apartment building, various terrifying events unfold. Each story focuses on a different young woman facing horrifying experiences, yet a common thread ties them all together. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Tales of Terror 4 similar to Phantom Friend
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Tales of Terror 4(怪談新耳袋4)

2005Japan
HorrorSuspense

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Juhou 2405 Watashi ga Shinu Wake similar to Phantom Friend
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Juhou 2405 Watashi ga Shinu Wake(呪報2405 ワタシが死ぬ理由)

2405Japan
HorrorSuspense

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 67% similarity match.

Takahashi Ai has been cast as the main character, a newscaster, in the horror drama Juhou 2405 Watashi ga Shinu Wake.

Recommendation: Dark Drama (Raw) similar to Phantom Friend
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Dark Drama (Raw)(闇芝居(生))

2020Japan
HorrorSuspense

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 67% similarity match.

This is a live-action adaptation of the well-known horror anime "Yamishibai." A mysterious elderly man wearing a yellow mask (referred to as the kamishibaiya or kamishibai narrator) appears every week at 5 p.m. in a children's playground to share ghost stories inspired by Japanese myths and urban legends. Using a traditional kamishibai on the back of his bicycle, the man narrates three stories in each episode.

Recommendation: Woman Who Returns Home similar to Phantom Friend
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Woman Who Returns Home(환향녀)

2008South Korea
HorrorSuspense

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 67% similarity match.

On the day of her marriage to Jeon Gyul, Su Yeon is abruptly seized by soldiers. When she comes back to her hometown, she encounters allegations of being a "returnee woman" and has to deal with the challenges presented by her in-laws.

Recommendation: Fantasma similar to Phantom Friend
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Fantasma(ファンタズマ〜呪いの館〜)

2004Japan
DramaHorrorSuspenseAdapted From A MangaFantasy

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 60% similarity match.

A collection of supernatural stories centered around haunted artifacts.

Recommendation: The Complex ~ Prologue similar to Phantom Friend
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The Complex ~ Prologue(クロユリ団地~序章~ )

2013Japan
DramaHorrorSuspenseInvestigationMystery

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 60% similarity match.

"The Complex~Prologue" is a horror movie spin-off based on the film "The Complex". It follows the story of a young boy named Minoru who gets caught up in a series of mysterious events and terrifying encounters.

Recommendation: New Horror similar to Phantom Friend
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New Horror(新しい怖い)

2024Japan
HorrorSuspenseMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gakko no Kaidan similar to Phantom Friend
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Gakko no Kaidan(学校の怪談)

2012Japan
DramaHorrorSuspenseInvestigationMysteryShort Length Series

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Fei Chang Da Dang similar to Phantom Friend
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Fei Chang Da Dang(非常搭檔)

2016China
DramaSuspenseThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gibang Horror Story similar to Phantom Friend
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Gibang Horror Story(기방괴담)

2008South Korea
HorrorSuspenseMultiple Mains

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

In the village of Hwahonok, rumors are circulating about a possible ghostly presence

Recommendation: Failed to Unlock the Face (2024) similar to Phantom Friend
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Failed to Unlock the Face (2024)(人脸解锁失败)

2024China
DramaHorrorSuspenseFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Departures (2009) similar to Phantom Friend
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Departures (2009)(おくりびと 怪奇譚)

2009Japan
HorrorSuspenseMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Every installment features three enigmatic events experienced by funeral directors. Presented by Jyunji Inagawa. (MDL)

Recommendation: Karma (2015) similar to Phantom Friend
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Karma (2015)(驚異世紀)

2015Hong Kong
HorrorSuspenseMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Fear emanates from deep within us. The collection of eight tales will delve into various settings such as a medical facility, a grand estate, an academic scholar's life, a therapist skilled in hypnosis, an enigmatic elder, a murderer on the loose, an antique camera lens, and an opulent hotel. These narratives will intertwine through a common thread. Captured using cinematic cameras to deliver unsettling visuals that will test viewers' bravery. Most significantly, amidst the terror lies a profound message to contemplate.

Recommendation: Dark City similar to Phantom Friend
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Dark City(黑市)

2019Hong Kong
DramaHorrorSuspenseAnthologyCrimeSupernatural

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Dark City tells the story of sinister entities and beings crossing over from an alternate dimension into our reality after a group of students dabble with a Oujia board. (HK TV Drama)

Recommendation: Coffee for the Soul similar to Phantom Friend
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Coffee for the Soul(心靈師)

2022Hong Kong
DramaSuspenseThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brutally Young 2.0 similar to Phantom Friend
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Brutally Young 2.0(十八年後的終極告白2.0)

2022Hong Kong
DramaSuspenseThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Yao Shang Qian, a mysterious artist, gains sudden popularity after gallery owner Fang Zhi Hao and his wife stumble upon one of his old paintings. As his fame grows, Shang Qian finds himself making compromises with his principles, while his ex-lover Shen Yue returns looking to benefit from his success. However, tragedy strikes when Shang Qian's wife, Zhuang Rui Ting, is discovered murdered.

Recommendation: Secret Door (2023) similar to Phantom Friend
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Secret Door (2023)(隱門)

2023Hong Kong
DramaSuspenseThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Childhood friends Zhong Zi Kiu and Cheung Sam Yue have taken divergent paths due to their fathers' criminal activities. After Yue's father was incarcerated, she changed her name and started a new life, keeping her past a secret and pursuing a career as an insurance investigator. They reunite after a long time when Yue's husband unexpectedly dies, leaving behind a suspiciously increased life insurance policy. Kiu suspects foul play, considering Yue's hidden past. Now, the question remains: what is the truth behind these events?

Recommendation: Tales Of Terror 5 similar to Phantom Friend
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Tales Of Terror 5(怪談新耳袋5)

2006Japan
HorrorSuspenseMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shinuka to Omotta similar to Phantom Friend
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Shinuka to Omotta(死ぬかと思った)

2007Japan
HorrorSuspenseAnthology

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt like your life was in danger? Perhaps you were shocked, terrified, amused, or even came close to death. This top-notch television series explores such near-death encounters in various scenarios. Delve into the mystery behind the benevolence of a wealthy man who bears a striking resemblance to you. Witness the series of unfortunate events that befall an unsuspecting homemaker. Follow the story of an office employee who receives distressing news about her mother's passing, only to later discover that her mother is alive and well. Watch as three high school students face a menacing creature at an ancient countryside lodge. Through a blend of human drama, romance, comedy, horror, and suspense, this diverse drama series showcases the tales of individuals who have all thought they were on the brink of death.

Recommendation: Yukemuri Sniper similar to Phantom Friend
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Yukemuri Sniper(湯けむりスナイパー)

2009Japan
DramaSuspenseThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Gen is a former hitman who has chosen to lead a quiet life working at the secluded hot spring inn Tsubakiya in Japan. Eager for a fresh start, he applied for the job under the guise of a middle-aged office worker recently laid off. Keeping his dark past hidden from the inn's attractive owner and experienced clerk, as well as the other eclectic characters like a retired dancer named Tomoyo, a bar owner, and Q, the sole person aware of Gen's history. Amidst this unique group, Gen finds himself entangled in various dilemmas at Tsubakiya.

Recommendation: Ghosttown similar to Phantom Friend
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Ghosttown(GHOSTTOWN)

2019Japan
HorrorSuspenseMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl similar to Phantom Friend
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Hao Hao! Kyonshi Girl(好好!キョンシーガール)

2012Japan
HorrorSuspenseComedy

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

An Idol Group member inadvertently releases a group of vampires that had been sealed away for four centuries, forcing her to take on the role of a Vampire Exorcist. Juggling her duties as an exorcist with her commitments in the entertainment industry proves to be a greater challenge than she had anticipated.

Recommendation: AKB Horror Night - Adrenaline no Yoru similar to Phantom Friend
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AKB Horror Night - Adrenaline no Yoru(AKBホラーナイト アドレナリンの夜)

2015Japan
HorrorSuspenseShort Length Series

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Weekly thriller series starring 41 members from the AKB48 group.

Recommendation: Kaiki Renai Sakusen similar to Phantom Friend
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Kaiki Renai Sakusen(怪奇恋愛作戦)

2015Japan
HorrorSuspenseComedy

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

"Kaiki Renai Sakusen" showcases the lives of three women as they navigate personal challenges, professional endeavors, and battle against a formidable creature. Natsumi, aged 36, aspired to own a cafe but was deceived and now works at the same cafe. Akiko, aged 39, is a music teacher hoping to find her ideal partner. Fuyu, aged 38, sees herself as an aspiring actress.

Recommendation: Spirit Mystery Zone similar to Phantom Friend
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Spirit Mystery Zone

2015Japan
HorrorSuspenseMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

The SPIRIT MYSTERY ZONE showcases chilling horror stories featured in Nippon TV's Nittelegenic television special from 2014.

Recommendation: Horror Accidental 2 similar to Phantom Friend
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Horror Accidental 2(ホラー アクシデンタル2)

2016Japan
DramaHorrorSuspenseMiniseriesShort Length SeriesSupernatural

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tokyo Kaiki Sake similar to Phantom Friend
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Tokyo Kaiki Sake(東京怪奇酒)

2021Japan
DramaHorrorSuspenseAdapted From A MangaComedyMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 50% similarity match.

Actor Yosuke Sugino, despite his lack of comfort with horror, receives an opportunity to star in a horror film. After hearing about "Mysterious Sake" from manga artist Toru Seino during a guest appearance on his radio show, Sugino learns that the drink is said to be more effective on those who are easily frightened. Intrigued, Sugino decides to try "Mysterious Sake" as suggested. Each time he drinks it, a ghost storyteller emerges and shares a chilling tale with Sugino.

Recommendation: Kidam Legend similar to Phantom Friend
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Kidam Legend(기담전설)

2008South Korea
HorrorSuspenseAnthology

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

A horror anthology program featuring ten filmmakers who showcase their directing talents through strange tales from Korea, Asia, and Europe. Nonetheless, the settings and timeframes of these narratives are situated in Korea.

Recommendation: Mei Hua Dang An similar to Phantom Friend
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Mei Hua Dang An(梅花档案)

2003China
DramaSuspenseThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ferryman 3 similar to Phantom Friend
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Ferryman 3(灵魂摆渡3)

2016China
DramaHorrorSuspenseCelestial BeingGhostGhost-seeing Male LeadSupernatural

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

Zhao Li, Dong Qing, and Xiao Ya are working together to address the remaining issues of the deceased in order to assist their spirits in transitioning to the afterlife for a potential rebirth. However, there is a sense of urgency as Zhao Li and Xiao Ya need to reveal the secret behind Dong Qing's ability to see ghosts and brace themselves for the emerging darkness in the paranormal realm. Will their bond endure past conflicts or will the looming shadow jeopardize their friendship forever?

Recommendation: Kaidan - Horror Classics similar to Phantom Friend
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Kaidan - Horror Classics(妖しき文豪怪談)

2010Japan
DramaHorrorSuspenseAdapted From A Short StoryAnthologyHistoricalMiniseries

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama, Horror, and Suspense themes with a 43% similarity match.

"Kaidan - Horror Classics" showcases chilling tales penned by acclaimed contemporary Japanese authors Yasunari Kawabata, Osamu Dazai, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, & Saisei Muro. Episode 1: One Arm / Kataude / Episode 2: The Leafy Cherry Tree and Magic Flute / Hazakura to Mateki / Episode 3: The Nose / Hana / Episode 4: Latter Days / Nochi no Hi /

Recommendation: SBS similar to Phantom Friend
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SBS(杀不死)

2017China
DramaSuspenseComedyThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jing Cha Yu Dao Bing similar to Phantom Friend
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Jing Cha Yu Dao Bing(警察遇到兵)

2010China
DramaSuspenseComedyThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

The plot unfolds during the initial period of the establishment of the People's Republic of China, presenting a compelling narrative infused with comedic elements

Recommendation: Feng Kuang De Pian Ju similar to Phantom Friend
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Feng Kuang De Pian Ju(疯狂的骗局)

2010China
DramaSuspenseRomanceThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love Is Love in the End similar to Phantom Friend
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Love Is Love in the End(爱就爱到底)

2010China
DramaSuspenseRomanceThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Field Evidence similar to Phantom Friend
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The Field Evidence(现场铁证)

2010China
DramaSuspenseActionThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rage of Love similar to Phantom Friend
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Rage of Love(怒海情仇)

2013China
DramaSuspenseRomanceThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

In 1927, the Kuomintang rebels orchestrated the "April 15th Incident" in Guangzhou. Cheng Yihai, the head of Yihai Shipping, the largest maritime company in Guangzhou, was assassinated by Kuomintang soldier Xiang Guoqiang under the guise of the "Green Party". Xiang Guoqiang then proceeded to hunt down and kill Cheng Yihai's three siblings - Cheng Tao, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Yun - who each fled separately. Cheng Tao, the eldest brother, resolved to enlist in the Huangpu Military Academy to seek vengeance against Xiang Guoqiang. Cheng Yi, the second brother, found work at the docks and secretly joined the underground branch of the Communist Party of China before securing a position at Wanli Shipping. Cheng Yun, the youngest sister, was taken in by a performer during her escape and lived on the streets. Several years later, the three siblings from the Cheng family embarked on a quest for retribution.

Recommendation: The Shadow of the Sword similar to Phantom Friend
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The Shadow of the Sword(刀影)

2014China
DramaSuspenseActionThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Big Case on the Mekong River similar to Phantom Friend
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The Big Case on the Mekong River(湄公河大案)

2014China
DramaSuspenseCrimeThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shou Qiang Dui similar to Phantom Friend
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Shou Qiang Dui(手枪队)

2016China
DramaSuspenseActionThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

In 1932, Zhabei in Shanghai was invaded by Japanese forces, resulting in significant losses for the 19th Route Army. To combat the invasion, leaders like Du Lingyun and Zhang Daqi formed the "Pistol Squad" and pledged to resist the Japanese invaders until the end. Douban

Recommendation: The Hypnotist similar to Phantom Friend
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The Hypnotist(被催眠的催眠师)

2017China
DramaSuspenseHypnosisThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

In the Republic of China era in Tianhai City, the hypnotist Kong Mu, known for his talent, was falsely accused of deceiving the ancestors at the totem pavilion. As a result, he was pursued by Meng Hai, the master.

Recommendation: Abnormalities similar to Phantom Friend
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Abnormalities(不思异:辞典)

2017China
HorrorSuspenseInvestigationMystery

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Horror and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

An assortment of peculiar items that document the anomalies of contemporary culture. From bizarre tales of terror to unsettling urban rumors and unimaginable occurrences of the supernatural... each page recounts a tale of misfortune. (bilibili)

Recommendation: The Enticement similar to Phantom Friend
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The Enticement(诱惑)

2019China
DramaSuspenseNovel AdaptationThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Prior to his passing, Chen Tian Nuo, the President of Tian Nuo Group, gifted two valuable Dong Qichang paintings worth 200 million to Xia Wei, who is a descendant of the Xia family. At the time, Tian Nuo Group was on the verge of bankruptcy due to financial difficulties. In a desperate attempt to save the company, Chen Jin Yu, the eldest son of the Tian Nuo Group, hatches a plan to bring Xia Wei into the family in order to gain access to the wealth associated with the paintings. (Baidu)

Recommendation: Black Hole (2002) similar to Phantom Friend
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Black Hole (2002)(黑洞)

2002China
DramaSuspenseCrimeThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Imperfect Sculpture similar to Phantom Friend
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The Imperfect Sculpture(天缺一角)

2003China
DramaSuspenseMiniseriesThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

In a quaint museum located in the Suiren region of western China, there is a statue situated next to a well that was sculpted during the Xihan Dynasty over 2200 years ago, making it a priceless treasure. Throughout history, various governments have enacted laws to safeguard the statue, particularly during times of conflict. However, it has been frequently photographed, smuggled abroad, and exploited for profit through unauthorized rubbings.

Recommendation: Yu Xue Ji Zhe similar to Phantom Friend
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Yu Xue Ji Zhe(浴血记者)

2009China
DramaSuspenseRomanceThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Trust of a Life Time similar to Phantom Friend
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The Trust of a Life Time(情事緝私檔案)

2002Hong Kong
DramaSuspenseCrimeThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hard Fate similar to Phantom Friend
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Hard Fate(翡翠戀曲)

2004Hong Kong
DramaSuspenseRomanceThriller

Like Phantom Friend, this drama also features Drama and Suspense with a 40% similarity match.

After receiving guidance from her aunt, Flora discovers that possessing a pair of unique jade stones can bring balance into one's life. Unfortunately, her aunt has misplaced one of the jades and is desperate to reunite them before she passes away. With determination, Flora successfully tracks down the missing jade and reunites the pair. However, after this event, Flora begins experiencing unsettling nightmares that appear to convey a significant message.