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

The drama narrates the tale of a humble individual's retaliation and vengeance, a soldier's development, and a team of resilient fighters spilling blood in combat

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

Yusuke Tsuruta stands out as an exceptional university student, having won first place in a university business competition and coming from a family with a long-standing leather bag store. Upon graduation, Yusuke teams up with his classmate Kengo Sato to start a business. Despite declaring that "Company is not school!", Yusuke works tirelessly to ensure the success of their venture. With support from his former student days girlfriend and business competition partner Tsuneta Tomomi, Yusuke secures investment from Teppei Fujimura, the president of a publicly traded company. While things seem to be going well for Yusuke's business, Teppei, the investor, has ulterior motives. When Yusuke discovers this, he confronts Teppei only to be dismissed with the phrase "Company is not school!" How will Yusuke overcome this setback and continue to grow his business after facing adversity for the first time in his otherwise successful life? This is a tale of revenge involving young, ambitious individuals dedicated to their work and life, catering to those striving to make a name for themselves and pursue their dreams despite the challenges they encounter.

Hao Meng's family is torn apart by her piano instructor, Xiao Shan. Two decades later, Hao Meng reappears as Fu Chou, a servant at the Gu Manor, where Xiao Shan now lives as the lady of the house. With unwavering determination, she begins a strategic scheme to unsettle Xiao Shan's life using the unsuspecting individuals of her husband, Gu Linfeng, and son, Gu Xun.

Li Zhi Qing sacrifices her professional life for marriage, but is ultimately betrayed when her husband has an affair with her closest confidante. Meanwhile, her father's illness jeopardizes the family business, leading her husband to become power-hungry and contentious. Refusing to be defeated, Li Zhi Qing retaliates, emerging even more resilient and seeking retribution. (TMDb)

For three years, Ruan Lu Xia has been serving as the CEO's trusted advisor. When his ex-girlfriend returned from overseas, the CEO wanted to end their questionable relationship. Instead of mistreating her, the CEO generously offered her a large sum of money to use as she pleased. To everyone's surprise, the woman revealed that she was pregnant that same day. A decade ago, the woman's father killed her due to her mother's passing. Luckily, her half-brother rescued her from the dangerous situation and helped her escape. He even sacrificed his education to support her schooling. However, a minor accident led to a confrontation between the brother and the deceitful woman's boyfriend. Tragically, the brother was killed by the boyfriend on the girl's birthday, prompting her to seek vengeance.

Xu Xi, a deceived female entrepreneur, stages her own death and reemerges under a new identity to regain control of her business and seek retribution against her disloyal spouse and closest companion. (TMDb)

Yue Moon Yuet, who appears to be successful on the outside, carries a painful past that continues to haunt her. The tragic events in her family's history trace back to eighteen years ago when she was assaulted by Cheung Kei Tsun, a wealthy heir. This incident left her sister, Yue Hei Sun, traumatized and disabled, causing their older sister, Yue Man Sing, to distance herself from the family. In addition, they also lost their parents as a result of the aftermath. Despite now working as a skilled PR manager, Moon Yuet is determined to seek justice against Kei Tsun and his associates. With the assistance of Kei Tsun's daughter, Wai Wan, and her ally, Shing Fung, Moon Yuet begins to uncover the truth. However, as she faces backlash from the influential culprits, she must reveal their hidden secrets and ensure they face the repercussions of their actions.

The affluent young woman Xia Si Ran wed the impoverished Lu Chi Sheng, believing she had found her soulmate. However, Lu Chi Sheng and her closest friend conspired to betray her, aiming to push her into peril and take everything she owned. After narrowly escaping the catastrophe, Xia Si Ran adopted the name Yu Wei and took on the role of a live-in caregiver for Lu Chi Sheng's family. She integrated herself into their lives and began plotting her revenge against the pair, ultimately reclaiming what was rightfully hers.

Following a brief affair with the office receptionist, Numata Akari, Sugano Soichi awakens the next day to discover his wife, Akari, deceased in the office with a knife wound to her stomach. Unbeknownst to him, this was just the start of a series of events to unfold.

Hyun-Soo is a bright and intelligent university student who has faced significant hardships in her life. Her father was killed in a motorcycle crash, and her mother sustained brain injuries as a result of that incident. She is in a relationship with Yoon-Ho, and they decide to tie the knot. Initially, his mother, Young-Ae, is against their union, but eventually she changes her mind. After they are married, Yoon-Ho and his father are involved in an accident that claims his father's life, and Yoon-Ho goes missing. Unbeknownst to her, Hyun-Soo is pregnant, and her mother-in-law relocates to another country without informing her. Years later, Hyun-Soo encounters Young-Ae once more.

Embarking on a journey to achieve fame and wealth, three female television stars from diverse backgrounds are determined to make their dreams a reality regardless of the cost. Through various challenges in their acting careers, they eventually uncover the true essence of beauty. Ko Ching Man, driven by vanity, defies her mother's objections and participates in a beauty contest, skyrocketing to stardom upon winning. Tong Ho Yee, feeling threatened by Man's success, decides to switch TV stations in search of a breakthrough, against the advice of her production assistant friend Deacon Chong. Keung Chin Fung, a former rival of Man's mother, Hung, sees Man's career taking off and decides to mentor her with the intention of leading her astray. Fung, in pursuit of eternal beauty, resorts to illegal substances to combat aging, leading to unexpected changes in her appearance. As a result, she loses her cosmetics endorsement deal and is replaced by Man. Fung's grasp on the Best Actress award begins to slip away, prompting her to seek revenge on Man, ultimately causing turmoil and suffering for both.

The plot follows Du Yu Lou, who runs a tea shop called "Shenchang" and is unexpectedly promoted to head after his brother's tragic death

Upon completing her studies at the university, Zhen Jie secures a position as a department manager at a webcasting company and is romantically involved with surgeon Yang Zi Xuan. Her career is flourishing, and her relationship is fulfilling. Just as they begin discussing marriage, a woman named Zhang Jin Ping appears out of the blue with a startling revelation. It turns out that when Zhang Jin Ping was young, she had a relationship with her college classmate Guan Wen Shan and became pregnant with Zhen Jie. Due to her youth, she had to give up the baby for adoption. Zhang Jin Ping is now suffering from pulmonary heart disease and requires her daughter's lung donation to survive. Confronted with the sudden appearance of her biological mother, Zhen Jie's life is turned upside down.

"I've returned to a place of torment

Xin Yan uncovers that her spouse, Ying Chi, has been unfaithful with her closest friend, Liu En Ya. In her quest for vengeance, Xin Yan allies with Lu Zhi Sui, who is posing as Ying Chi's secret son. They craft their plans with love as their tool, plotting their revenge through emotional manipulation.

Zhen Tian used to be a well-known actress until she was murdered by someone who desired her vast fortune. She then reincarnated as a low-ranking celebrity in the entertainment industry.

Lu Zi Hao attempted to claim ownership of his assistant Jia Ming, but Jia Ming refused to give in. In a tragic turn of events, Lu Zi Hao unintentionally caused Jia Ming's death. After disposing of the body, he requested Chen Shi Qi to close the account. Seeking justice for her sister Jia Ming, Jia Yuan devised a plan to force Lu Zi Hao to admit to the crime of killing her sibling.

Tang Ning and Han Yu Fan have been in a relationship for three years. Despite Tang Ning's efforts to care for and love Yu Fan, he disappoints her by cheating and standing her up on their wedding day. Feeling betrayed, Tang Ning decides to marry someone else, Mo Ting, who showers her with affection and supports her in seeking justice. As Tang Ning and Mo Ting spend time together, their relationship blossoms into a sweet romance.

The Chu family, led by the wealthiest individual in Jiangling City, Chu Kuo, faced a string of tragedies orchestrated by their adopted daughter Chu Qing. These included the death of Mrs. Chu, Chu Kuo's arrest for alleged money laundering, a car accident involving Chu Tong and her partner Pei Man, resulting in Pei Man's unfortunate demise. After Chu Qing exposed the scheme, she callously disposed of the injured and disfigured Chu Tong in the ocean. However, Chu Tong resurfaced with a new identity five years later, seeking vengeance with the help of her mentor Zhu Jiang Shan. Joining forces with the enigmatic Pei Guan Chao, she unleashed a whirlwind of chaos that unearthed even darker secrets during her quest for retribution. The intricate web of family ties and deceit unraveled, altering the destiny of all involved.

An enigmatic woman seeks retribution for those who have suffered unjustly... And does so in a manner that ensures no trace is left behind. (cdjapan.co.jp) Based on the manga "Uramiya Honpo" by Shosho Kurihara.

Detective Yadorogi Satoshi discovers the existence of Uramiya, a secretive individual who specializes in settling grudges. Uramiya offers services to seek revenge on behalf of paying clients, which can involve causing harm or embarrassment to the intended target. She is assisted by a team of four individuals: an anonymous information gatherer, a devoted otaku named Shiwasuda Takeomi, high school student Sugikawa Rina, and a notorious womanizer named Shu. Despite Detective Yadorogi's attempts to alert his colleagues at the police bureau about Uramiya's activities, he is met with skepticism and disbelief.

This drama narrates the tale of a woman who dedicated her life to the pursuit of love and a man who had never experienced or believed in it. Jang Soo Hyun was a woman who once thought that sacrificing herself for love was noble, even going so far as to donate her liver to save her first love, Choi Min Young. However, her faith in love was shattered when her closest friend, Oh Sun Ah, betrayed her by seducing Min Young. Following this betrayal, she grew disillusioned and chose to avoid romantic connections. That is until she encounters Han Tae Woo, a man who has fortified his heart to prevent further pain. In her, he discovers someone for whom he is willing to give up everything.

Following the brutal murder of Su Lian Yi's parents and children by her husband, Li Shi Mei, and his concubine, Wang Xue Qing, Lian Yi forms an alliance with the stunning courtesan Cui Ying Ying to exact her vengeance. Employing a range of clever tactics such as "creating false palace sands," "pretending to be pregnant to gain favor," and "using a borrowed knife to eliminate foes," they manipulate the situation to force Shi Mei, a government official, into becoming an amatrilocal son-in-law. Meanwhile, Xue Qing experiences a fabricated pregnancy, suffers disfigurement, and ultimately descends into madness. In a final act of retribution, they utilize Shang Guan Yu’s influence to pillage Xue Qing’s residence and obliterate her family. The intense internal conflict conceals a surprising twist, showcasing the ultimate revenge of a woman in a feudal society who confronts malevolence with cunning.

U Yeon, the daughter of a prominent family business, begins working as an intern at her father's company

Huo Jing Zhou and Shen Xing Miao have been close since childhood. Xing Miao is part of the Shen family, while Jing Zhou was once the heir to the affluent Huo family in Fengcheng. However, he was kidnapped and exiled during his early years. Subsequently, he was taken in by the driver of the Shen family and grew up in poverty under the name Chen Jing Zhou. As they grew up together within the Shen household, Xing Miao and Jing Zhou developed romantic feelings for each other. Unfortunately, their lives take a tragic turn due to a car accident. To shield Shen Jia Ao, the perpetrator of the accident and an illegitimate son of the Shen family, Xing Miao's father coerces Jing Zhou's adoptive father into taking the blame. He also threatens Xing Miao's mother and Jing Zhou, forcing her to end her relationship with him. Devastated, Jing Zhou spirals into despair but is rediscovered by his biological family four years later. In a mere three years, the Huo family, with Jing Zhou's influence, rises to become the wealthiest in Fengcheng. Driven by revenge, Jing Zhou is determined to make Xing Miao his secret lover as a means of humiliation and torment. To his surprise, Xing Miao endures the treatment without protest, and her patience and kindness slowly win over Jing Zhou's heart. As their complex feelings of love and resentment intertwine, long-buried truths begin to surface...

“If I could turn back time, I wouldn't have fallen for you...” Individuals often find themselves in love with one person while committing to another. The girlfriend of one sibling happens to be the former partner of his younger brother, while the younger brother's fiancée has feelings for the older sibling. The younger brother struggles to move on from his ex-girlfriend, who is now openly dating his brother, but he must push those thoughts aside to seek vengeance and reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. More importantly, he needs to navigate the dangers surrounding him and avoid being killed. He tries to keep a respectful distance from his brother's girlfriend, who is also his past love, but he must do so subtly, as they may soon become family. Additionally, he needs to execute his revenge plan discreetly. “Reverse” is a psychological thriller that weaves together the lives of four individuals caught in a complex tangle of affection and hidden truths. (MBC)

A son takes a position as an office worker at a tobacco firm to uncover the company's corrupt practices as a means of avenging his father. This initiative is part of a national public health campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of smoking and deterring young people from picking up the habit.

Nakagoshi Hiromi, a mother grieving the loss of her child due to a food-related incident, harbors resentment towards Yuki Asahi, the owner of the delicatessen linked to the tragedy. In a twist of fate, Hiromi inadvertently kidnaps Asahi's younger daughter, Moeko. Driven by a desire for vengeance, Hiromi intends to inflict upon Asahi the same agony she has endured, but her plan contains a significant flaw... How will Hiromi handle Moeko, the child she has taken? As Hiromi's quest for revenge entangles those around her, where will it ultimately lead? What is the real story behind the food accident that caused her child's death? What destinies await these two parents and their children? This is a profound tale of retribution and familial love that unfolds over 11 years, starting from the tragic food incident to the present day.

Seo In Hwa is a university student pursuing a degree in painting at a renowned institution. She aspires to lead a life distinct from her mother's, who owned a hostess bar, yet finds herself oppressed by the influence of wealth and authority. Consequently, In Hwa takes a job as a hostess in a bar. Despite facing numerous challenges, she strives to excel and ultimately becomes the top in her profession. Following her success, In Hwa sets out to exact revenge on the powerful men who shattered her life and contributed to her mother's demise.

A hospital can be compared to a stage where the drama of life unfolds, showcasing the cycles of birth, death, illness, recovery, despair, and hope. "Healing Souls" follows the lives of physicians, medical students, and other staff members at a traditional hospital serving an underprivileged community. Among them are Qin Huo, a skilled surgeon, and Wen You, a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, who must learn to work together despite their contrasting personalities. The hospital's director, Guan Bo, is facing a terminal illness and wants to find someone to take over his medical practice. As they navigate through various challenges and crises, Huo and You develop a partnership based on respect, love, and compassion. (DramaWiki) Available in two versions: 22 episodes (TV) || 34 episodes (online)