Protect the Boss - Asian drama recommendation
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Protect the Boss(보스를 지켜라)

2011South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBromanceBusinessChildish Male LeadComedyEccentric Male LeadLove SquareMale Chases Female FirstMelodramaPhobiaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSassy Female LeadSismance

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

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Recommendation: Miss Rose similar to Protect the Boss
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Miss Rose(螺絲小姐要出嫁)

2012Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceSismanceFriendshipLove TriangleRich Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 35% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Use for My Talent similar to Protect the Boss
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Use for My Talent(我亲爱的小洁癖)

2021China
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyMale Chases Female FirstPhobiaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceAdapted From A WebtoonMultiple CouplesMysophobiaOlder Woman-Younger ManOpposites AttractRich Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Phobia, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Due to his fractured family background, Gu Ren Qi developed a reserved demeanor and fear of germs. In contrast, Shi Shuang Jiao once had a happy family until her mother passed away in a car accident, leading her to become disorganized. Their paths crossed when Shi Shuang Jiao joined Gu Ren Qi's cleaning company as an employee. As they grew closer, they started to open up to each other and support one another in overcoming their past traumas.

Recommendation: Hello Again! similar to Protect the Boss
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Hello Again!(你有念大學嗎?)

2019Taiwan
BusinessChildish Male LeadComedyMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSismanceFirst LoveLGBTQ+Love Hate RelationshipNice Male LeadRivals To LoversSmart Female Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 35% similarity match.

One hundred days prior to the university entrance exams, Chang Ke Ai and Yang Zi Hao made a pact during high school. If they both get accepted to the same university, she will carry his backpack for an entire year. However, she had to abandon her university aspirations to settle a family debt. A decade later, they find themselves living in different worlds despite being just across the street from each other. Yang Zi Hao now holds a high position as an executive vice president at "Gorgeous Department Store", while Chang Ke Ai works as a street vendor helping her mother sell clothes at a market. When they reunite, will they recall the bet they made ten years ago?

Recommendation: Clean with Passion for Now similar to Protect the Boss
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Clean with Passion for Now(일단 뜨겁게 청소하라!!)

2018South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadPhobiaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceCohabitationDramaHealingHeight DifferenceMysophobiaObsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)Older Man-Younger Woman

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Phobia, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Jang Sun Gyeol possesses both affluence and striking looks, yet he grapples with an intense fear of germs. His obsession with cleanliness leads him to run a cleaning business. His life takes a turn when he encounters Gil Oh Sol, a free-spirited and messy girl who starts working at his company. Oh Sol has juggled various part-time jobs in her pursuit of a full-time position, leaving her little time for romance or tidiness. Having abandoned the idea of being organized due to life's harsh realities, she is often seen in her signature tracksuit. Despite her untidy appearance, she has a cheerful demeanor and doesn't shy away from dirt. With Oh Sol's support, Sun Gyeol confronts his mysophobia and finds himself falling for her. (JTBC)

Recommendation: Perfume similar to Protect the Boss
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Perfume(퍼퓸)

2019South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyEccentric Male LeadLove SquareMelodramaPhobiaRomanceClingy Male LeadCold Man-Warm WomanDouble IdentityHidden IdentityModelingSupernaturalTransformation

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Love Square, Melodrama, Phobia, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Seo Yi Do is an acclaimed designer. While he may seem like an ideal man on the surface, his character is somewhat lacking. Additionally, he struggles with around 52 phobias and 35 allergies. Min Jae Hee, a middle-aged homemaker, has dedicated herself to her family, only to witness its disintegration. She stumbles upon a miraculous perfume that restores her youthful appearance. After regaining her youth, she finds herself walking the runway at one of Seo Yi Do’s fashion events and eventually signs with a prestigious modeling agency, becoming a celebrity. Both characters are given a second opportunity for love in this whimsical romantic comedy.

Recommendation: Rich Man similar to Protect the Boss
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Rich Man(리치맨)

2018South Korea
BusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceEntrepreneur Male LeadFriendshipProsopagnosiaSlow Burn Romance

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Lee Yoo Chan, the chief executive officer of the IT firm "Next In," faces challenges due to prosopagnosia, which causes him to be wary of people. Meanwhile, Kim Bo Ra, an exceptional student hailing from Jeju Island, aspires to secure a position at Next In. When their paths cross, it brings about unforeseen transformations in both of their lives.

Recommendation: Down With Love similar to Protect the Boss
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Down With Love(就想賴著妳)

2010Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyLove SquareMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceCheerful Female LeadCold Man-Warm WomanInnocent Female LeadLawyer Male LeadNanny Female LeadTomboy Female Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Love Square, Male Chases Female First, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Xiang Yu Ping, a lawyer specializing in divorce and inheritance cases, is perceived as distant, self-centered, and unyielding by those around him. Despite taking in his brother's children, he finds himself struggling to secure a suitable nanny. After numerous failed attempts, Yu Ping turns to his secretary, Yang Duo, for assistance in finding a nanny who can meet his strict criteria. Yang Duo suggests her own sister, Yang Guo, for the position, assuring Yu Ping that her sister, who has a more boyish demeanor, will not develop feelings for him by falsely claiming that she has no interest in men.

Recommendation: What's Wrong with Secretary Kim similar to Protect the Boss
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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim(김비서가 왜 그럴까)

2018South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyMale Chases Female FirstPhobiaRomanceAdapted From A WebtoonCalm Female LeadFirst LoveNarcissistic Male LeadRich Male LeadSmart Female LeadTrauma

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Phobia, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative centers on the egocentric Lee Young Joon, the vice president of a family-owned business

Recommendation: The Greatest Love similar to Protect the Boss
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The Greatest Love(최고의 사랑)

2011South Korea
BusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceCharacter DevelopmentEccentric Female LeadFamous Male LeadHardworking Female LeadImpulsive Male LeadLove TriangleScandal

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Male Chases Female First, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: High-end Crush similar to Protect the Boss
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High-end Crush(고품격 짝사랑)

2015South Korea
Childish Male LeadComedyEccentric Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceDramaEntertainment IndustryFirst LoveLove At First SightNaive Female LeadPossessive Male LeadWeb Series

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Male Chases Female First, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Just You similar to Protect the Boss
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Just You(就是要你愛上我)

2013Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyLove SquareRomanceSismanceCheerful Female LeadCohabitationCold Man-Warm WomanEx Comes BackFemale Chases Male FirstHousemates' RelationshipWorkplace Setting

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Love Square, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Qi Yi is known as a difficult boss, often compared to a dictator. He strongly opposes office romances, making him unpopular among his employees. Cheng Liang Liang is chosen by her colleagues to try to soften the boss' stance on workplace relationships. As they work together, will they discover a romantic connection between them?

Recommendation: Cheongdamdong Alice similar to Protect the Boss
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Cheongdamdong Alice(청담동 앨리스)

2012South Korea
ComedyEccentric Male LeadMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceDramaFashion IndustryRags To RichesRivalry

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Han Se Kyung is an optimistic young woman who lives by the belief that "hard work will lead me to my goals." She achieves success in several design competitions and ultimately secures a position at a fashion company. However, instead of focusing on design, she finds herself performing menial tasks at her job. Compounding her challenges, the spouse of a high-ranking executive at the company publicly belittles her. This woman happens to be a former classmate of Han Se Kyung's from high school, who was not particularly successful in their academic years. This situation prompts Han Se Kyung to reflect on her journey.

Recommendation: Love with Flaws similar to Protect the Boss
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Love with Flaws(하자있는 인간들)

2019South Korea
BromanceComedyEccentric Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstRomanceSismanceBrother-Sister RelationshipDramaFirst LoveHot-tempered Female LeadLifeLove TriangleMisunderstandingTrauma

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Male Chases Female First, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This romantic comedy centers on Joo Seo Yeon, a high school physical education teacher who has a strong dislike for pretty boys and instead favors those who are "not handsome

Recommendation: Falling for Innocence similar to Protect the Boss
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Falling for Innocence(순정에 반하다)

2015South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstRomanceCold Man-Warm WomanConglomerateDramaHardworking Female LeadIllnessLove TriangleMean Male LeadSecret Crush

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Min Ho, an unyielding investment banker, is a jaded and sociopathic character molded by a distressing history marked by his father's demise, which resulted in a hostile acquisition of the family enterprise

Recommendation: Monthly Magazine Home similar to Protect the Boss
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Monthly Magazine Home(월간 집)

2021South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSismanceAge GapCohabitationDramaHardworking Male LeadLove TrianglePoor Female LeadRich Male LeadRude Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Na Young Won, a successful senior editor at Monthly House, leads a simple life in a rented residence

Recommendation: Introverted Boss similar to Protect the Boss
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Introverted Boss(내성적인 보스)

2017South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadRomanceSassy Female LeadDramaHealingNice Male LeadRich Male LeadSmart Male LeadSuccessful Male LeadTeamworkTrauma

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Romance, and Sassy Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

A spirited young employee starts working at a public relations agency, where she encounters a reserved and often misjudged leader. Determined to reveal his true nature to the world, Chae Ro Un is driven by a singular purpose: to uncover the real character of her superior, Eun Hwan Ki, and seek her retribution. She holds him responsible for her family's decline. (DramaFever)

Recommendation: Waking Love Up similar to Protect the Boss
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Waking Love Up(愛情睡醒了)

2011China
BusinessComedyLove SquareMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceAmnesiaCharacter DevelopmentCEO Male LeadEnemies To LoversLovers SeparatedRich Male LeadSecond Chance RomanceSecondary Couple

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Love Square, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Liu Xiao Bei, a cheerful individual from a humble background, crosses paths with Xiang Tian Qi, a wealthy and intelligent CEO of a hotel chain. Due to a series of unfortunate events, Xiang Tian Qi loses his memory after an accident. Liu Xiao Bei and her family decide to help him by welcoming him into their village and giving him a new identity as Liu Xiao Yu. As they live together and face the challenges of village life, their bond deepens. However, complications arise when Xiang Tian Qi's best friend and fiancee discover him in the village and his memories start to resurface.

Recommendation: Rich Man, Poor Woman similar to Protect the Boss
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Rich Man, Poor Woman(リッチマン、プアウーマン)

2012Japan
BromanceBusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceArrogant Male LeadDramaHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadProsopagnosiaRude Male LeadSlow Burn RomanceSmart Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Bromance, Business, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

At the age of 29, Hyuga Toru is a wealthy individual who initially launched an online platform from his modest living space, which eventually turned into a lucrative venture. Nowadays, he prefers solitude and harbors suspicions regarding others' intentions towards his wealth. Meanwhile, Sawaki Chihiro lands a job working for Toru after a chance encounter at a job fair. As Chihiro gets to know Toru better, she discovers a sense of purity and loneliness within him, leading her to develop romantic feelings towards him.

Recommendation: Parallel Love similar to Protect the Boss
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Parallel Love(时间倒数遇见你)

2020China
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessChildish Male LeadComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityLove Hate RelationshipNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManPower StruggleThrillerTime Travel

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Office Girls similar to Protect the Boss
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Office Girls(小資女孩向前衝)

2011Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceChasing A DreamDramaLove Hate RelationshipMother-Daughter RelationshipOffice SettingRags To RichesWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Qin Zi Qi, an MBA graduate, is expected to take over Jingshi Department Store in the future. However, his father doubts his managerial abilities and decides to train him by making him work as a junior employee for a year. Qin is required to support himself with his own salary without revealing his true identity, or else he will lose his right to inherit the business. Thanks to Shen Xing Reng's office survival manual, Qin manages to survive the year. Shen, a marketing specialist at Jingshi, has just saved $1,000,000 for a house down payment through hard work. Together, Shen and Qin achieve the seemingly impossible task of standing out at the lowest level of the office hierarchy.

Recommendation: Can Love Become Money similar to Protect the Boss
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Can Love Become Money(사랑도 돈이 되나요)

2012South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceBetrayalCohabitationCrimeMafiaRiches To Rags

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

A romantic drama that unfolds when Ma In Tak, a young and prosperous CEO, proposes to transfer a 10 billion won inheritance to his future spouse.

Recommendation: Attic Cat similar to Protect the Boss
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Attic Cat(옥탑방 고양이)

2003South Korea
ComedyLove SquareRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSassy Female LeadAirhead Male LeadCohabitationDramaFemale Chases Male FirstOne-night StandUnrequited Love

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Love Square, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sassy Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Kyung Min, a student studying law, finds himself in a difficult situation and takes on the responsibility of assisting Hye Ryun's less fortunate acquaintance, Jung Eun. This marks the start of a tumultuous friendship that ultimately leads to them sharing a living space atop an aged building. Kyung Min's spoiled behavior conflicts with Jung Eun's modest lifestyle, with him consistently exploiting her generosity and gentle demeanor.

Recommendation: Love Is Not for Sale similar to Protect the Boss
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Love Is Not for Sale(棋逢对手)

2012China
BusinessComedyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceHidden IdentityTeamwork

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Kono Otoko wa Jinsei Saidai no Ayamachidesu similar to Protect the Boss
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Kono Otoko wa Jinsei Saidai no Ayamachidesu(この男は人生最大の過ちです)

2020Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyEccentric Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstRomanceAdapted From A MangaClingy Male LeadCEO Male LeadInstant AttractionMasochismMaster-Slave RelationshipStalker Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

After the loss of her beloved pet, Sato Yui, a temporary employee at Amagi Pharmaceutical, finds herself grieving at a bar one evening

Recommendation: Time Teaches Me to Love similar to Protect the Boss
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Time Teaches Me to Love(时光教会我爱你)

2018China
Childish Male LeadComedyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSassy Female LeadArrogant Male LeadBrother-Sister RelationshipCheerful Female LeadCohabitationCold Man-Warm WomanContract RelationshipSecond Chance Romance

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Childish Male Lead, Comedy, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sassy Female Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

A contract is formed between the naive and adorable Lin Lu and the immature Shi Liansen. To cover her brother's overwhelming medical expenses, Lin Lu agrees to a contract relationship with Shi Liansen, a young and authoritative CEO. Little did they know, this agreement leads to unexpected developments as Lin Lu challenges Liansen's boundaries repeatedly, eventually sparking a romantic connection.

Recommendation: Aim High similar to Protect the Boss
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Aim High(22K夢想高飛)

2014Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBromanceComedyRomanceSismanceBest Friends RelationshipFriendshipGame Developer Male LeadLifeMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsProgrammer Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Bromance, Comedy, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Four friends who studied finance together in college are faced with the challenge of navigating the real world without jeopardizing their friendship. Yi Fen, Mao Mao, Qi Feng, and Dao Yuan had always believed they could achieve success and surpass the 22K-wage limit for new professionals while staying true to their values. However, a major disagreement causes a rift in their friendship right before graduation, forcing each of them to find their own way to success. As they pursue different careers and life paths, the former friends must decide how to handle their unexpected reunions in the future.

Recommendation: My Best Ex-Boyfriend similar to Protect the Boss
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My Best Ex-Boyfriend(最佳前男友)

2015China
Boss-Employee RelationshipChildish Male LeadLove SquareRomanceFashion IndustryLove TriangleRevenge

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

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

Recommendation: Across the Ocean to See You similar to Protect the Boss
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Across the Ocean to See You(漂洋过海来看你)

2017China
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadPregnancy

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

While working in the tourism industry abroad, Su Mang faced a challenging divorce and eventually returned to China

Recommendation: Haru: Sogo Shosha no Onna similar to Protect the Boss
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Haru: Sogo Shosha no Onna(ハル〜総合商社の女〜)

2019Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyRomanceEx Comes BackMiniseriesSecret Relationship

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kaibara Haru, a single mother, was actively involved in the American business community before being recruited by the CEO of Itsuki Trading, a prominent Japanese general trading company. Upon her return to Japan, she assumed the role of assistant manager in the esteemed Corporate Planning Department, only to discover that her immediate superior was her ex-husband from a decade ago. Haru faces various challenges within the vast departments and affiliate companies of Itsuki Trading, tackling issues ranging from ramen to rockets. Despite the conservative atmosphere fostered by a resistant deputy CEO, she remains determined to find enjoyment in her work and takes unconventional approaches to her tasks.

Recommendation: Dangerous Woman (2011) similar to Protect the Boss
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Dangerous Woman (2011)(위험한 여자)

2011South Korea
BusinessComedyMelodramaRomanceDramaFamilySoap Opera

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Borrow Your Love similar to Protect the Boss
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Borrow Your Love(借用一下你的愛)

2013Taiwan
BusinessComedyRomanceSismanceBirth SecretFamilyFriendship

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Ping An, a straightforward young woman with a friendly demeanor, crosses paths with Ye Chen, a stoic and introverted man recently discharged from prison. A series of events result in them being kidnapped together due to a misunderstanding. To assist their friends Li Zi Wen and Xie Xi Le in getting together without remorse, they decide to pretend to be a couple. Unexpectedly, they begin to develop feelings for each other. Additionally, Ye Chen aids Ping An in discovering her true heritage and reuniting with her missing mother.

Recommendation: Begin Again similar to Protect the Boss
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Begin Again(从结婚开始恋爱)

2020China
BusinessComedyRomanceSassy Female LeadSismanceContract RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstGender Role ReversalHardworking Female LeadMarriage Of ConvenienceMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRich Female Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, and Sismance themes with a 23% similarity match.

This series follows the story of a strong female CEO and a caring doctor who decide to turn their fake relationship into a real love story out of necessity. As they exchange vows, they begin a journey of exploration together. Lu Fang Ning is introduced as the competent manager of Luning Group, a well-known furniture company. Despite her skills, beauty, and wealth, she faces pressure from her family as she nears her thirties, prompting her to seek a husband and start a family. Ling Rui, a handsome and kind-hearted surgeon, catches her eye as a suitable partner. Through manipulation, Lu Fang Ning convinces Ling Rui to marry her. However, she soon realizes her mistakes and works on improving herself, though maintaining the marriage proves to be more challenging than expected.

Recommendation: Decreed by Fate similar to Protect the Boss
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Decreed by Fate(千金难逃)

2022China
ComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceSassy Female LeadSismanceBickering Mains' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadHeight DifferenceHistoricalNice Male LeadOrphan Female LeadStraightforward Female LeadWeb Series

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Romance, Sassy Female Lead, and Sismance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A royal proclamation mandates an engagement between a princess and a general who are unfamiliar with each other

Recommendation: My Love, Enlighten Me similar to Protect the Boss
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My Love, Enlighten Me(暖暖请多指教)

2020China
BromanceComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceSismanceCohabitationCold Male LeadCold Man-Warm WomanFriendshipHeight DifferenceHyperthymesiaLifeLove Hate Relationship

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A 22-year-old aspiring pop star named Nuan Nuan is forced to start over when her girl group disbands on their first night, shattering her dreams

Recommendation: Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi similar to Protect the Boss
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Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi(世界一難しい恋)

2016Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceAwkward Male LeadCEO Male LeadHotel SettingHotelier Male LeadOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadSlow Burn RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Samejima Reiji, a 34-year-old president of Samejima Hotels, is a skilled heir to a traditional Japanese inn. His guiding principle is "aim for the target, move quickly, accomplish within two months." Despite successfully expanding the business to include five hotels, he is viewed with apprehension by his employees, who maintain a facade of respect while keeping their distance. Known for his exacting standards, Reiji is quick to dismiss those who fail to meet his expectations or defy his wishes, no matter how minor the infraction. Lately, he has been contemplating marriage and has taken part in arranged meetings, only to be consistently rejected by the women he meets. Unaware of the reasons behind their rejections, Reiji finds that those who come close to him tend to leave once they discover his arrogant and stubborn nature. However, everything changes when he encounters Misaki, a mysterious woman whose thoughts remain elusive to him. Despite her inscrutable nature, Reiji is determined to win her affections and employs humorous tactics in his pursuit.

Recommendation: Boku, Unmei no Hito desu similar to Protect the Boss
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Boku, Unmei no Hito desu(ボク、運命の人です。)

2017Japan
BromanceComedyEccentric Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstRomanceChildhood AcquaintanceClingy Male LeadDetermined Male LeadFateFated LoveFriendshipNice Male LeadSupernatural

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Eccentric Male Lead, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Makoto Masaki and Haruko Kogetsu are both 29-year-old individuals who are currently single. Despite frequently crossing paths since childhood at different locations like the beach and shrines, they have remained oblivious to each other's existence. One day, a man claiming to be God approaches Masaki and informs him about his predestined soul mate who happens to work in close proximity. Masaki boldly declares to Kogetsu, "I am your fated partner!"

Recommendation: Ossan's Love similar to Protect the Boss
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Ossan's Love(おっさんずラブ)

2018Japan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyLove SquareRomanceBisexual Male LeadCohabitationFriends To LoversGay RomanceLGBTQ+Love TriangleOblivious Male LeadSexual Harassment

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Let's Go Crazy on LIVE similar to Protect the Boss
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Let's Go Crazy on LIVE(網紅的瘋狂世界)

2019Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBromanceBusinessComedyRomanceBest Friends RelationshipBickering Mains' RelationshipClumsy Female LeadLivestreamingNice Male LeadRags To RichesTransformationWorkplace Setting

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Bromance, Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Each person experiences their moment in the spotlight. You Yuan Le aims to reveal the unique qualities of Lin An An and transform her into the top live streamer on his platform, elevating her from a regular convenience store employee to a widely recognized figure.

Recommendation: Falling Into You similar to Protect the Boss
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Falling Into You(因為我喜歡你)

2020Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyMale Chases Female FirstPhobiaRomanceAunt-Nephew RelationshipCold Female LeadFemale Lead Saves Male LeadFlashback To PastNice Male LeadOrphan Male LeadSportsTaekwondo

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Phobia, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Chen Zi Tong has faced a series of unfortunate events that have derailed her once-promising career as a Taekwondo athlete aiming for the Olympics. Despite her lingering dreams of competing again, she finds herself working at a startup delivery company due to a knee injury caused by a former friend and boyfriend. A chance encounter with the CEO of the company, Fang Zhi Sheng, leads to her securing a position at the company's headquarters. However, Fang Zhi Sheng quickly realizes that his typical charm does not affect Chen Zi Tong, who remains distant and tough. Despite their differences, the two begin to bond as Fang Zhi Sheng helps Chen Zi Tong with her rehabilitation and training while she supports him in facing his fear of blood. As their unconventional relationship grows, the possibility of love emerges.

Recommendation: I'm a Mother, Too similar to Protect the Boss
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I'm a Mother, Too(나도 엄마야)

2018South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceFamilyInfidelityMother-Daughter RelationshipMother-Son RelationshipMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadPregnancySurrogacy

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Ji-Young possesses a cheerful disposition. In light of challenging circumstances, she decides to become a surrogate mother. Her optimistic nature helps her navigate through difficulties as she strives to find joy.

Recommendation: Reply 1997 similar to Protect the Boss
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Reply 1997(응답하라 1997)

2013South Korea
BromanceComedyLove SquareMale Chases Female FirstRomance1990sFirst LoveFriends To LoversHigh SchoolLifeLove TriangleMultiple CouplesUnrequited Love

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Love Square, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Taking place in the 1990s, this drama follows a high school girl named Shi Won, who is a devoted fan of the boyband H.O.T., along with her five friends from school in Busan. The narrative alternates between their experiences as 18-year-olds in 1997 and their lives as 33-year-olds during a reunion dinner in 2012, where one couple is set to reveal their upcoming marriage.

Recommendation: Pegasus Market similar to Protect the Boss
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Pegasus Market(쌉니다 천리마마트)

2019South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBromanceBusinessComedyEccentric Male LeadAdapted From A WebtoonCharacter DevelopmentCorruptionDramaNice Male LeadPoor Male LeadSupermarket SettingTeamwork

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Bromance, Business, Comedy, and Eccentric Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

"Cheap Cheonlima Mart" narrates the experiences of workers at a struggling store where the employees take precedence over the customers. As the manager endeavors to breathe new life into the mart, they face opposition from the "human bulldozer" boss who seeks to sabotage the establishment. Moon Seok Gu, a somewhat naive shopkeeper, aspires to elevate Cheonlima Mart to the top of the retail sector. Despite his apparent lack of sharpness, he harbors ambitions of securing a position at the Daemae Group headquarters by revitalizing the mart. Jung Bok Dong, a brilliant manager, plots revenge against Daema Group by undermining Cheonlima Mart. Previously a board director at Daema Group, he was held in high regard by the CEO for his keen insights and meticulous nature, but he was abruptly demoted to oversee Cheonlima Mart. He aims to bring the store down by employing individuals who have faced significant failures in life and are deemed unlikely to be hired elsewhere. (Soompi)

Recommendation: The Quirky and the Charming similar to Protect the Boss
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The Quirky and the Charming(我的差评女友)

2025China
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSassy Female LeadCEO Male LeadDramaFriendshipHotel SettingMisunderstandingPoor Female LeadRich Male LeadStrangers To Lovers

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sassy Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yi Ran, previously relying on various jobs to get by, unexpectedly lands a position as a professional sleeper at a luxurious hotel. To her surprise, her new boss is none other than Xiao Mu Cheng, the hotel's director and her immediate superior. As they navigate through challenging guests and the hotel's financial challenges, Yi Ran and Xiao Mu Cheng find themselves at odds but eventually develop a closer bond despite their contrasting personalities.

Recommendation: The Queen of SOP similar to Protect the Boss
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The Queen of SOP(勝女的代價)

2012China
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriends To LoversHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityNice Male LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Male Chases Female First, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Unforgettable Love similar to Protect the Boss
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Unforgettable Love(贺先生的恋恋不忘)

2021China
ComedyMale Chases Female FirstRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSismanceWeb Novel AdaptationCold Man-Warm WomanContract RelationshipDramaHealingMultiple CouplesPoor Female LeadRich Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The plot centers on He Qiao Yan, the CEO of Heshi Group, and Qin Yi Yue, a child therapist

Recommendation: The Dark Lord similar to Protect the Boss
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The Dark Lord(夜天子)

2018China
BromanceComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceSismanceNovel AdaptationBreaking The Fourth WallCharacter DevelopmentDeathHidden IdentitySchemeSmart Male LeadWuxia

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Bromance, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Ye Xiao Tian is employed as a guard at the Ministry of Justice in the capital city. When he is tasked with delivering a message to a family in a distant province, he embarks on a thrilling journey filled with new friends, challenges, and rivals. Despite his mischievous nature, his boldness and determination make him a formidable presence.

Recommendation: Witch's Romance similar to Protect the Boss
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Witch's Romance(마녀의 연애)

2014South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipBusinessComedyMale Chases Female FirstRomanceCheerful Male LeadCohabitationLove TriangleNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManReporter Female LeadWarm Man-Cold WomanWorkplace Setting

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Comedy, Male Chases Female First, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Ban Ji Yeon is a 39-year-old woman who is single. She is passionate about her career as a reporter, to the extent that her colleagues often refer to her as a “witch.” Her past, marked by her fiancé's disappearance just before their wedding, has led her to dismiss the idea of true love. On the other hand, Yoon Dong Ha is a 25-year-old man who co-owns a small errand service with a friend. Although he appears cheerful, he is still grieving the loss of his girlfriend in an accident. When Ji Yeon and Dong Ha cross paths, chemistry ignites between them, and despite their age gap, they discover shared experiences and emotional wounds.

Recommendation: Beautiful Gong Shim similar to Protect the Boss
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Beautiful Gong Shim(미녀 공심이)

2016South Korea
ComedyLove SquareMale Chases Female FirstRomanceSassy Female LeadDramaLove TriangleNice Male LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanPoor Female LeadPoor Male LeadSibling RivalrySmart Male Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Love Square, Male Chases Female First, Romance, and Sassy Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

This drama revolves around the romantic entanglements of two sisters and two men. The older sister, who is both talented and stunning, seems to have it all, while her younger sibling, although not as conventionally attractive, possesses a kind and nurturing spirit. Enter two men into their lives: one is an increasingly appealing individual who has taken up residence in a modest rooftop rental in their building, and the other is a dashing and affluent heir from a wealthy family. This romantic comedy unfolds a lively and unpredictable love story among the four characters, all told through a heartwarming lens.

Recommendation: Business Proposal similar to Protect the Boss
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Business Proposal(사내 맞선)

2022South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSismanceCheerful Female LeadCEO Male LeadContract RelationshipDouble IdentityDramaFake IdentityRich Male LeadSecondary Couple

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, and Sismance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Sin Ha Ri, a single woman, develops feelings for her male friend, only to be disheartened when she discovers he is already in a relationship. She crosses paths with Jin Yeong Seo, a wealthy heiress, who offers Sin Ha Ri money to go on a blind date in her place. Sin Ha Ri reluctantly agrees, anticipating rejection. To her surprise, her blind date turns out to be Kang Tae Mu, the CEO of her company. Kang Tae Mu, fed up with his grandfather's matchmaking, decides to marry the next woman he encounters to put an end to the meddling. That woman happens to be Sin Ha Ri, posing as Jin Yeong Seo. The following day, Kang Tae Mu contacts her and proposes marriage.

Recommendation: Bromance similar to Protect the Boss
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Bromance(愛上哥們)

2015Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipBromanceComedyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceCross-DressingDramaFateFemale Lead Saves Male LeadHidden IdentityMafiaNice Male LeadTomboy Female Lead

Like Protect the Boss, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Bromance, Comedy, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Due to a single prophecy, Pi Ya Nuo has been brought up as a boy throughout her entire life. After rescuing underworld kingpin Du Zi Feng and his sister by chance, she forms a close bond with them. Du Zi Feng's sister develops feelings for Pi Ya Nuo upon first meeting her. Complications arise when she becomes "blood brothers" with Du Zi Feng, just as her 26th birthday approaches, giving her the opportunity to live as a woman. As she nears her 26th birthday, she must make the decision between returning to her true gender or remaining as Du Zi Feng's closest companion. There are two versions available: 18 episodes for television and 30 episodes for online viewing.