Please Marry Me - Asian drama recommendation
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Please Marry Me(결혼해주세요)

2010South Korea
Divorced Female LeadFamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSoap Opera

Jung Im shuts her shop early to prepare for her father-in-law's 60th birthday celebration. However, his children are absent, including her husband, Tae Ho. At this time, Tae Ho is with his colleague Suh Young, sharing whispered affections out of sight. Recently, he feels no attraction towards his wife and finds their conversations lacking excitement. In contrast, Suh Young brings brightness to his mundane existence. As is often the case, secrets can’t remain hidden for long; while asleep, Tae Ho inadvertently professes his love for Suh Young. Following this painful revelation, Jung Im is taken to I-dol concerts by her friend Ae Ran, where she unexpectedly gets into a confrontation. Shortly thereafter, the media sensationalizes the incident, branding her as "the rebellious fan in her thirties!" Jung Im’s world begins to crumble as Tae Ho files for divorce. Unbeknownst to her, however, her life is on the verge of a positive transformation when Hyun Wook, the head of an entertainment agency, decides to help her become a successful Cinderella. One day, as Tae Ho listens to the radio, he hears a voice that is unmistakably familiar—it's Jung Im’s. What will unfold next?

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Please Marry Me

Recommendation: My Daughter the Flower similar to Please Marry Me
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My Daughter the Flower(내 딸 꽃님이)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap Opera

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 50% similarity match.

Yang Kkot-Nim works as a therapist at a rehabilitation hospital. She is optimistic and courageous, yet deeply sensitive beneath the surface. Following her father's death, Kkot-Nim navigates life alongside her stepmother, Jang Soon-Ae, who has consistently shown kindness towards her stepdaughter, Kkot-Nim.

Recommendation: Only Love similar to Please Marry Me
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Only Love(사랑만 할래)

2014South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaRevenge

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Everyday With You similar to Please Marry Me
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Everyday With You(매일 그대와)

2001South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

The narratives of two families united through marriage.

Recommendation: Four Sisters (2001) similar to Please Marry Me
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Four Sisters (2001)(네 자매 이야기)

2001South Korea
Multiple CouplesRomanceSecond Chance RomanceDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Multiple Couples, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Hae Jung is the oldest among four sisters, showing kindness and generosity towards her younger siblings despite being their half-sister. On the other hand, Yu Jin, the second sister, is driven and direct, with strong feelings for family friend Young Hoon, leading to various complications. The third sister, Yu Mi, values wealth and accepts a proposal from a wealthy man despite being involved with another more suitable partner. Lastly, YuSun, the youngest sister, is a high school student with a heart condition and harbors a passionate love for her high school teacher. Over the years, each sister grapples with finding true love, facing conflicts and challenges along the way, but always remaining loyal to each other.

Recommendation: Her House similar to Please Marry Me
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Her House(그 여자네 집)

2001South Korea
FamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

This story revolves around the unique romance between Tae Ju, a supervisor in the construction industry, and Young Wook, who specializes in building renovations. Tae Ju comes from a humble background as the eldest son in his family, while Young Wook is a career-driven woman from a wealthy family. Despite their deep love for each other, their different upbringings and aspirations make marriage seem impossible. Joon Hee, a repairman, and Heung Nam, a mechanic, are roommates renting from the Jang family. Young Chae, Young Wook's pampered cousin, develops feelings for Joon Hee, while Heung Nam embarks on a search for his own love interest.

Recommendation: Not Divorced similar to Please Marry Me
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Not Divorced(나는 이혼하지 않는다)

2003South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bride of the Sun similar to Please Marry Me
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Bride of the Sun(태양의 신부)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

A drama inspired by the tale of Jang Eun-young, the ex-chairman of Dong Ah Constructions and a former KBS announcer. After her lover departs, a woman weds a man who is significantly older, akin to her grandfather, while her family faces difficulties in making ends meet.

Recommendation: An Angel’s Choice similar to Please Marry Me
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An Angel’s Choice(천사의 선택)

2012South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

The drama narrates the journey of a woman who endures suffering due to her husband’s infidelity and misconceptions, yet continues to seek out love and joy with the support of her family. Choi Eun Sul, a young married woman and researcher at a cosmetics firm, is full of life, cheerful, and possesses a strong sense of curiosity. Despite experiencing betrayal and profound pain, she remains determined to pursue her own path to love and happiness.

Recommendation: Chun Ja's Happy Events similar to Please Marry Me
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Chun Ja's Happy Events(춘자네 경사났네)

2008South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

Yeon Bun Hong finds herself as a single mother after being deceived by the man she cared for, yet she remains resolute in her decision to forge ahead with her life. Bun Hong became pregnant with Gi Seok's baby, but he expressed his disinterest in having the child and urged her to terminate the pregnancy, which she found herself unable to do. Tragically, her friends, Lee Ju Yeong and Lee Seon Hui, lost their lives in a boating accident; Bun Hong was on the boat as well, but she managed to survive. Seon Hui was in a relationship with Ju Yeong, but due to a series of misunderstandings, the Lee family mistakenly believed that Bun Hong was Ju Yeong's partner and that she was expecting his child. To escape her troubles, Bun Hong moved into the Lee household, allowing them to think that the baby was Ju Yeong's. Lee Ju Hyeok, Ju Yeong's elder brother, develops feelings for Bun Hong. What will happen when the Lee family uncovers the truth behind Bun Hong's deception regarding the child's parentage? How will Ju Hyeok react to her once he learns the reality?

Recommendation: Everybody Cha Cha Cha similar to Please Marry Me
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Everybody Cha Cha Cha(다함께 차차차)

2009South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaComedy

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

On the same day and at the same hour, two women lost their husbands. Ha Yoon Jeong assumes the role of head of her late husband's family. She feels a sense of obligation to support them due to the guilt surrounding her spouse's disappearance. Meanwhile, Oh Dong Ja, Yoon Jeong's sister-in-law, has also relied on Yoon Jeong's assistance. Following the harrowing experience of losing their husbands, the two women have found solace in each other's company. However, their relationship takes a dramatic turn as they become fierce adversaries because of their children! What will unfold if their daughters find themselves in a romantic rivalry? What if Yoon Jeong's husband, presumed dead, reemerges as the future father-in-law of Dong Ja's son? Can Yoon Jeong and Dong Ja's friendship return to what it once was? (KBS World)

Recommendation: I Can't Stop similar to Please Marry Me
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I Can't Stop(멈출 수 없어)

2009South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

Hong Yun Shi was a naive and innocent young woman who maintained her cheerful disposition despite her upbringing in a life of poverty. Her challenging situation leads her to wed the wealthy Byung Joo, but she soon faces betrayal from both her husband and her mother-in-law. Upon learning that her mother-in-law played a role in her mother’s mysterious vanishing, Yun Shi begins to lose her once-pure nature and becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. Soo Ri, who has deep feelings for Yun Shi, can do little more than watch over her with affection and concern.

Recommendation: Smile, Dong Hae similar to Please Marry Me
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Smile, Dong Hae(웃어라 동해야)

2010South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaComedy

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

Dong Hae grew up in the United States under the care of his attractive yet unmarried mother, Anna Laker, who was adopted and has intellectual challenges. He travels to Korea for a short-track skating event, secretly bringing his mother with him and arranging for her to be picked up at the airport by his girlfriend, Yoon Sae Wa, an ambitious television presenter who secretly looks down on Anna's condition. Dong Hae encounters Bong Yi, a struggling chef, when Sae Wa chooses to focus on her career and sends Bong Yi to meet Anna instead. After Sae Wa betrays him, Dong Hae embarks on a quest to find his father, leading him to create a new family and discover new love along the way.

Recommendation: Still You (2012) similar to Please Marry Me
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Still You (2012)(그래도 당신)

2012South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

A story revolves around a woman who, after going through a phony divorce, partners with her husband's rival to rekindle the affection of her true husband, who has had a change of heart.

Recommendation: My Daughter Geum Sa Wol similar to Please Marry Me
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My Daughter Geum Sa Wol(내 딸, 금사월)

2015South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

Geum Sa Wol is a brilliant architect who was raised in an orphanage. Throughout her challenging childhood, she maintained an optimistic outlook and never lost hope, regardless of the difficulties she encountered. Her biological mother, Deuk-ye, conceived her during an affair with a former boyfriend and seeks vengeance against her husband and his mother. After many years, Sa Wol encounters her mother, yet neither of them realizes their true connection. Instead, they form a relationship as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. (MBC)

Recommendation: First Wives Club similar to Please Marry Me
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First Wives Club(조강지처 클럽)

2007South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaHospital Director Supporting Character

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

Wives often devote themselves entirely to the welfare of their families. Nonetheless, a lopsided sacrifice cannot sustain a relationship indefinitely. What constitutes genuine happiness, love, and honesty? This drama seeks to explore these themes through its characters. When several wives realize that their husbands are emotionally involved with other women, they choose to create their own First Wives Club and take control of the situation!

Recommendation: I Love You, Don't Cry similar to Please Marry Me
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I Love You, Don't Cry(사랑해, 울지마)

2008South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaFather-Son Relationship

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 43% similarity match.

Han Young Min and Min Seo Young were set to marry, but things took a turn when Young Min's former partner, Jae Hee, left their son, Jun, in his care. Following this incident, Seo Young ended her relationship with Young Min, as he was unwilling to return their son to his mother. Jo Mi Soo then became a friend to Young Min, assisting him in navigating life with his child. As time passed, Young Min and Mi Soo discovered their mutual feelings and began to plan their wedding. Yet, they faced several challenges that needed to be overcome before they could proceed.

Recommendation: My Stupid Cupid similar to Please Marry Me
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My Stupid Cupid(แผนรักหักคานลุง)

2025Thailand
FamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceAge GapAge Gap

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Confirmed bachelors and irresistibly charming, brothers Mee and Muek cherish their single lives. The elder sibling, Mee, has been deeply wounded by a past romance, while Muek prefers the freedom that comes with being unattached. They are not swayed by any woman—no ties, no obligations, and no romantic entanglements. However, everything changes when fate steps in and the brothers cross paths with two spirited young women, Namphueng and Pladao. Namphueng finds herself drawn to Mee, while Pladao sets her sights on winning over Muek. Can these determined ladies penetrate the hearts of the love-averse brothers and free them from their bachelor existence?

Recommendation: Love Queen similar to Please Marry Me
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Love Queen(戀愛女王)

2006Taiwan
Multiple CouplesRomanceSecond Chance RomanceOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Multiple Couples, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 43% similarity match.

Do not underestimate a woman's wrath. A decade ago, Zuo Shao Tang publicly shamed Zhang Jin Han, causing her to face misfortune for the following ten years. Now, they reunite after a decade, but he fails to recognize her. How will Zuo Shao Tang navigate the unexpected encounter with Zhang Jin Han seeking revenge? Meanwhile, Zhang Jin Han finds herself unwillingly sharing her new residence with two unwanted roommates. (DramaWiki) Two versions available: 13 episodes of 90 minutes each (original broadcast) || 21 episodes of 45 minutes each (online version)

Recommendation: Second Time Is a Charm similar to Please Marry Me
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Second Time Is a Charm(第二次也很美)

2019China
Divorced Female LeadFamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceSecond Chance RomanceCar AccidentChasing A DreamComedyFirst LoveMisunderstandingSlice Of Life

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Divorced Female Lead, Family, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

An An, a mother in her twenties who is divorced, is determined to start anew and pursue her aspirations

Recommendation: Brilliant Heritage similar to Please Marry Me
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Brilliant Heritage(기막힌 유산)

2020South Korea
FamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSoap OperaBig FamilyComedyContract RelationshipDeathDeath Of A MotherMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, Romance, Second Chance Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 42% similarity match.

In this touching drama, themes of family ties, wealth, and deceptive marriages are prominent. Bu Young Bae, the owner of a cold noodle restaurant in Pyongyang, sparks a family conflict over his considerable wealth following a health scare. Feeling let down, he enters into a phony marriage with Gye Ok, a 33-year-old maid drawn in by his affluence and large family. Although his sons are taken aback, Young Bae is impressed by Gye Ok's strong work ethic, which convinces him that she can maintain his restaurant. Bu Seol Ak, Young Bae's strong-willed and independent son, is skeptical of Gye Ok but finds himself increasingly involved, leading to unexpected closeness amidst the unfolding family turmoil.

Recommendation: Marriage Adventures similar to Please Marry Me
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Marriage Adventures(婚姻历险记)

2018China
FamilyRomanceSecond Chance RomanceDramaEx Comes Back

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Wu Gong and Jiang Li, once married but now divorced, find themselves working together in the same company by a stroke of luck. Jiang Li becomes Wu Gong's boss, leading to a series of humorous conflicts. Meanwhile, Wu Gong's sister, Wu Lin Fei, and her ex-husband, Qiu Dong Yang, publicly reveal their hidden love and marriage. Witnessing the dedication of this young couple in love inspires Wu Gong and Jiang Li to reconcile and give their relationship another chance. Despite facing challenges, they overcome them with love and ultimately find happiness together.

Recommendation: A Little Mood for Love similar to Please Marry Me
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A Little Mood for Love(小敏家)

2021China
FamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceHealingLife

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The fourth part of the 'Little' series explores themes of divorce, remarriage, and rediscovering love and happiness within a new family dynamic. This information is sourced from DramaWiki. The series is available in two versions: 40 episodes on DVD and 45 episodes on TV.

Recommendation: Near to You similar to Please Marry Me
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Near to You(당신 곁으로)

2003South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: Glass Slippers similar to Please Marry Me
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Glass Slippers(유리구두)

2002South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodramaSeparation At Birth

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

The story revolves around Tae Hee and Yun Hee, siblings who lost their mother during Yun Hee's birth. Their father, who deeply cares for them, married their mother against the wishes of their paternal grandfather. With no family support, the sisters and their father face financial difficulties, especially as their father battles a serious illness. As they grow up, Tae Hee and Yun Hee find themselves living separate lives, unaware of each other due to unfortunate circumstances.

Recommendation: To Be With You (2002) similar to Please Marry Me
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To Be With You (2002)(당신 옆이 좋아)

2002South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

This story revolves around three different households. The Han family consists of Mr. Han, his second wife, and four daughters. While two of the daughters are from his previous marriage, the younger two are from his current marriage. The Choi family is made up of Mr. and Mrs. Choi and their two sons. Lastly, the Lee family includes Mr. Lee and his two sons. (Koreanwiz.org)

Recommendation: Dowry similar to Please Marry Me
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Dowry(嫁妝)

2014Taiwan
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaLife

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

"Dowry" is a Taiwanese drama series that revolves around the theme of parental love and care towards their children. It consists of 324 episodes in Taiwan and 865 episodes in its international version. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Innocent You similar to Please Marry Me
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Innocent You( 순결한 당신)

2008South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaFamily SecretMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

A tale centered around two families and the hidden truth they share. Kang Ji Hwan hails from a prominent and affluent background. He encounters and falls for Seo Dan Bi, who comes from a less fortunate family, prompting disapproval from both sides regarding their romance. Ji Hwan's younger sibling, Eun Hwan, and his spouse, Soo Ah, are fervently trying to conceive but have faced repeated failures. When Dan Bi joins the Kang household, she arrives already expecting, which creates friction between her and Soo Ah. This strain between the two daughters-in-law impacts the bond between the two brothers, who have always maintained a close relationship. Meanwhile, Lee Mi Jin, Ji Hwan's first love, reappears in his life with the aim of sabotaging his relationship with Dan Bi. She possesses a grave, hidden truth that could have serious repercussions for both families. How will Mi Jin leverage her knowledge of this dark secret to drive a wedge between Ji Hwan and Dan Bi? What enduring consequences will this have for both families? What is the nature of the dark secret?

Recommendation: A Hundred Year's Inheritance similar to Please Marry Me
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A Hundred Year's Inheritance(백년의 유산)

2013South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaFood

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

Set in a rundown, vintage shop known as Old Noodles, this narrative revolves around a family that has operated a noodle factory for three generations. Focused on the world of noodles and the web of relationships tied to it, the tale captures the zest of radish water noodles along with the depth of chopped noodles prepared with chicken broth. This drama seeks to reinforce the family values of a wayward clan that remains united solely for financial gain. (MBC)

Recommendation: Good for You similar to Please Marry Me
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Good for You(잘났어 정말)

2013South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

A woman who craves constant affection in an everlasting romance. She finds it impossible to endure a day without love. Even after experiencing heartbreak and betrayal repeatedly, she continues to fall for men. (MBC)

Recommendation: Save the Family similar to Please Marry Me
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Save the Family(가족을 지켜라)

2015South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

U Jin is a driven physician who has lost faith in genuine love following past disappointments. He perceives marriage merely as a commercial arrangement. Hae Su is employed as a sous-chef, and she aspires to marry the right partner and build a family. Before long, U Jin finds himself falling for her, leading to a struggle between his feelings and his ambitions.

Recommendation: Without Her, Even Hero Is Zero similar to Please Marry Me
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Without Her, Even Hero Is Zero(我是顧家男)

2019Taiwan
FamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceComedyInfidelity

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A tale of a strict female boss and her kind-hearted boyfriend navigating the challenges of their relationship in pursuit of a happy ending. Gu Jia Nan is a member of the group that is against marriage, while Xu Shuang Shuang is known for her strong and intimidating demeanor. Despite their contentious interactions at work, they have been secretly dating. When Jia Nan is considered for a promotion, Shuang Shuang ends up receiving the opportunity instead. As Jia Nan faces the risk of losing his home and judgment from his girlfriend's critical mother, will they be able to overcome these obstacles and tie the knot?

Recommendation: Just You (2011) similar to Please Marry Me
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Just You (2011)(당신 뿐이야)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaHardworking Male LeadRich Female Lead

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

A story centered around the romance between Ki Woon Chan, a recent high school graduate facing difficulties in securing employment, and Na Moo Goong Hwa, the sole daughter of an incredibly wealthy family, highlighting the disputes and eventual resolutions between their families. [KoreanDramaOrg]

Recommendation: If Tomorrow Comes (2011) similar to Please Marry Me
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If Tomorrow Comes (2011)(내일이 오면)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaLife

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 38% similarity match.

"If Tomorrow Comes" explores the relationship and struggles between a mother and her daughter. Seo Woo portrays the compassionate college student Yoon Eun Chae, who believes that honoring one's parents leads to personal joy. The character of the mother will be enacted by Go Doo Sim.

Recommendation: Golden Apple similar to Please Marry Me
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Golden Apple(황금사과)

2005South Korea
FamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceAge GapDrama

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Kim Kyung Sook, Kyung Ku, and Kyung Min's father, a widowed farmer, wed Keum Shil's mother when Keum Shil was just six years old. The union was far from joyful, as Keum Shil's mother maintained an affair with Park Byung Sam, a wealthy landlord in the village who was campaigning for a parliamentary seat. Following the election, her body was found in the river, and Kyung Sook's father was falsely accused of her murder. The police coerced him into confessing, and he tragically died in custody before facing trial. In reality, Park Byung Sam was Keum Shil's biological father and instructed his brother-in-law to adopt her, securing him a position at the Intelligence Office in Seoul. Meanwhile, Kyung Sook relocated to Seoul, dedicating herself to raising her brothers. She promised to exonerate her father and track down the true murderer. Despite her love for Park Jong Kyu, Park Byung Sam's son, he was not the culprit. Who was responsible, and what were their motives?

Recommendation: Princess Aurora (2013) similar to Please Marry Me
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Princess Aurora (2013)(오로라 공주)

2013South Korea
FamilyRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSoap OperaComedyDramaIllnessRiches To RagsUnrequited Love

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, Second Chance Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 36% similarity match.

Aurora is a 25-year-old woman whose family runs Chunwang Foods, a significant food enterprise. Her parents are both in their seventies, and there is a 20-year age gap between her and her three older brothers: Wang Sung, Geum Sung, and Su Sung. Initially, many perceive her as a privileged and spoiled individual, but there is much more to her than that. She steps in to rescue her 50-year-old middle brother’s marriage by eliminating his mistress, who falsely claimed to be pregnant with his child. As the youngest in a wealthy household, she has managed to avoid becoming a self-indulgent materialist. Aurora exudes confidence and expresses her thoughts freely to those around her. One day, she finds herself infatuated with Hwang Mama, a temperamental novelist known for his perfectionism. Aurora is full of charisma and self-assurance—nothing seems to rattle her. Hwang Mama possesses striking good looks that set him apart from other men, but he has one significant flaw that could jeopardize his relationship with Aurora. Will they be able to overcome it? (MBC)

Recommendation: I'm Sorry Kang Nam Goo similar to Please Marry Me
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I'm Sorry Kang Nam Goo(아임 쏘리 강남구)

2016South Korea
Divorced Female LeadFamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceAmnesiaDramaInfidelityMelodramaNice Male Lead

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Divorced Female Lead, Family, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

A deadly yet pure love tale about a man who relentlessly chased success for the sake of his family, and a woman who lost everything after discovering her husband's wealthy parents.

Recommendation: My Son-In-Law's Woman similar to Please Marry Me
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My Son-In-Law's Woman(내 사위의 여자)

2016South Korea
FamilyMultiple CouplesRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodramaNice Female LeadNice Male LeadPossessive Male Lead

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 36% similarity match.

Lee Jin Sook is a speaker focused on family well-being, but her life has been marked by sorrow. Years prior, her mother-in-law expelled her from their home, resulting in her being separated from her infant daughter. After remarrying, she faced further tragedy when her second husband passed away five years later, yet she lovingly raised her two young stepdaughters as if they were her own. Initially, she opposed her youngest stepdaughter Oh Yeong Chae's desire to marry Kim Hyeon Tae, a novice boxer and orphan, but ultimately she conceded. Following Yeong Chae's tragic death from a hit-and-run accident shortly after giving birth to a son, Jin Sook harbored resentment and blame toward her son-in-law. In the aftermath, Hyeon Tae and his child moved in with Jin Sook, treating her with maternal affection. Observing Hyeon Tae's dedication to his son shifted her perception, leading her to embrace him as if he were her own. Eventually, Hyeon Tae fell for a woman named Park Soo Kyeong. Jin Sook, dissatisfied with Soo Kyeong, later discovers that Soo Kyeong is her biological daughter. Although she longs to reconnect with her, she faces a moral quandary since Soo Kyeong harbors animosity towards her birth mother for abandoning her. Hyeon Tae eventually marries Soo Kyeong, which brings about further tensions.

Recommendation: The Lying Lover similar to Please Marry Me
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The Lying Lover(说谎的爱人)

2010China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Golden Marriage Season 2 similar to Please Marry Me
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Golden Marriage Season 2(金婚风雨情)

2010China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ai Qing You Dian Lan similar to Please Marry Me
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Ai Qing You Dian Lan(愛情有點藍)

2011China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Left Hand Family, Right Hand Love similar to Please Marry Me
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Left Hand Family, Right Hand Love(左手親情右手愛)

2013China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: When Purity Meets Reality similar to Please Marry Me
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When Purity Meets Reality(天真遇到现实)

2013China
Divorced Female LeadRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Divorced Female Lead and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Ms. Innocence decides to end her marriage upon learning of her husband's infidelity. Determined to prove her independence, she chooses to leave him without requesting financial assistance. She then raises her daughter as a single parent, supporting them by selling insurance. By chance, she crosses paths with Mr. Reality, a divorced college student. Despite their connection, their budding romance faces challenges from disapproving family members and meddling ex-spouses.

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Fu Qin(父亲)

2002China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows Xu Bao De, a diligent coal miner who dedicated his life to supporting his four children

Recommendation: The Road Home (2009) similar to Please Marry Me
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The Road Home (2009)(집으로 가는 길)

2009South Korea
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Yoo Min Soo is the firstborn of a hospital's chief executive officer. His spouse, Jang Mi Ryung, gave birth to a child outside of marriage but nurtures the child with deep maternal affection.

Recommendation: The Family (2018) similar to Please Marry Me
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The Family (2018)(幸福一家人)

2018China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Single father Fang Yong Fu faces challenges raising his three children. His eldest daughter Tian Xin is a successful secretary for a conglomerate's CEO. However, their lives are disrupted when the CEO's son, Wang Shuo, misunderstands her relationship with his father. Tian Yi, the eldest son, works as an oncologist but is embarrassed by his modest family background. Meanwhile, the youngest son, Xiao Long, is unemployed and known for causing trouble. The family's chaotic dynamic is further complicated when Li Yue Yue, a girl from the countryside, unexpectedly shows up at their doorstep.

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Happiness Chocolate(幸福巧克力)

2018China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Duan Tianle, the inheritor of his family's wealth, tries to avoid an arranged marriage and escapes to the United States, only to face financial difficulties. During his time there, he encounters Zhong Kuan Kuan, a struggling chocolatier dealing with her father's gambling problem. After staying as a guest in her home, Duan Tianle is eventually compelled to go back to Shenzhen, but he later returns to America in pursuit of his true love, a wealthy woman he was originally supposed to meet. Despite being rejected due to his charming appearance, he forms a stronger connection with Zhong Kuan Kuan, who has now caught the eye of a new suitor. A twist of fate leads Kuan Kuan and her father to return to China for a fresh beginning. Will their relationship evolve into something more than friendship once they are back?

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Tsuki to Cake(月とケーキ)

2023Japan
Divorced Female LeadFamilyRomanceDivorced Male LeadFriendshipShort Length Series

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Divorced Female Lead, Family, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Observing the moon fills me with a sense of vitality and connection to the world

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I Can't Stand Being Waiting(我怕来不及)

2019China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.

Taking place during a time of change, Li Chunsheng embodies the Chinese laborer who shows courage in the face of challenges and embraces the responsibility of looking after others. In the late 1990s, Li Chunsheng, an employee at Hongxing Coal Mine, earns national recognition as an exemplary worker. During a celebratory event, he encounters Bai Jie, a newcomer to the workforce. Despite objections from Bai Jie's mother, Ding Ruilan, Li Chunsheng is drawn to her from the moment they meet. Despite facing skepticism, Li Chunsheng remains steadfast in his love for Bai Jie. Tragically, Bai Jie passes away due to childbirth complications. Li Chunsheng strives to move forward, aligning his personal goals with the company's objectives, all while supporting his family.

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My Enemy, My Neighbour(我的冤家住对门)

2019China
FamilyRomanceSecond Chance RomanceBromanceComedyFriendship

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

In a touching and amusing story, Luo Jie shocks her husband, Pan Xiang Dong, by filing for divorce, leaving him devastated

Recommendation: The Most Sweet Love similar to Please Marry Me
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The Most Sweet Love(甜蜜计划)

2021China
FamilyRomance

Like Please Marry Me, this drama also features Family and Romance with a 33% similarity match.