Return of Happiness - Asian drama recommendation
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Return of Happiness(幸福归来)

2015China
Birth SecretBusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipFriendshipIdentity SwapRomanceUnrequited Love

Yu You Wei was unknowingly stripped of her wealthy heiress status and replaced by a different girl when she was young. With the assistance of Han Ming, she sets out to pursue her dream of sailing. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges, including uncovering the truth about her true identity.

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Recommendation: Diamond Girl similar to Return of Happiness
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Diamond Girl(ダイヤモンドガール)

2003Japan
BusinessFriendshipRomance

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A young woman who has had an easy life experiences a romantic setback that motivates her to start a new career at a law firm, a field she is unfamiliar with. This romantic comedy follows her journey as she navigates love and work, discovering the true value of a person as she strives to become a capable and respected woman. Reika Nanjo, with her radiant beauty, has always believed that physical appearance is a woman's most important asset. After her engagement to Shinichiro Natsume is unexpectedly called off, she rushes back to Japan to confront him. Unable to meet with him at his law office without an appointment, she disguises herself as a job applicant and lands a position at the firm. Her supervisor, Kosuke Nabeshima, is a unique and unconventional lawyer who stands out from the elite crowd.

Recommendation: Chinese Partner similar to Return of Happiness
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Chinese Partner(中国式合伙人)

2018China
BusinessFriendshipRomance

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Chinese Partner follows the story of three close male friends as they navigate the transition from inexperienced university students in the 1990s to prominent figures in the field of IT. As they strive towards their shared ambitions, their loyalty to each other and their aspirations is put to the test.

Recommendation: Borrow Your Love similar to Return of Happiness
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Borrow Your Love(借用一下你的愛)

2013Taiwan
Birth SecretBusinessFriendshipRomanceComedyFamilySismance

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Birth Secret, Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 36% 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: Apple in Your Eye similar to Return of Happiness
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Apple in Your Eye(妹妹)

2014Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveCohabitationDramaMultiple Mains

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 36% similarity match.

The Zhou family had high expectations of having a son, but were disheartened when Zhou Ji Wei was born as a girl, becoming the third daughter in the family. Due to being seen as a disappointment, she only received hand-me-downs from her older sisters. Despite feeling unloved by her own family, she found comfort in the love and care shown by her neighbor, Dai Nai Nai. It was through Dai Nai Nai that she met Dai Yao Qi, who she tried to bond with as a sister, even though he had never desired a sister. Through her efforts to be close to him as a sister, she gradually realized that her feelings for him were not sibling love, but something more.

Recommendation: Between Love & Desire similar to Return of Happiness
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Between Love & Desire(完美叛侶)

2016Hong Kong
Childhood Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBreak UpCharacter DevelopmentDramaLawLawyer Male LeadLove Triangle

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Family Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 36% similarity match.

After reaching a pivotal moment in his life, Ngo Pak Yin becomes consumed by a thirst for power. His aggressive nature and strict adherence to the law propel him to the ranks of top solicitors in Hong Kong. However, his hunger for power blinds him to the needs of others, causing his wife Rebecca Tsang Bo Lam to feel increasingly distant. Rebecca, who had supported him silently for years, realizes they no longer share the same values, leaving her heartbroken. During this difficult time, she finds solace in Patrick Lui Wing Hang, a less renowned solicitor who offers her emotional support. Despite her husband's fame and abilities, Rebecca falls in love with Patrick for his ability to understand her inner world. Eventually, she makes the difficult decision to leave her husband, only to face an attack from a mysterious assailant. Suspecting that Pak Yin may be behind the attack, Rebecca's life is thrown into turmoil once again. Recognizing his past mistakes, Pak Yin decides to change for the better, this time with a newfound sense of compassion.

Recommendation: Mushroom Law similar to Return of Happiness
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Mushroom Law(发酵吧,创业菌!)

2018China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale of young entrepreneurs from the post-90s generation. When a group of six individuals join forces, they rely on their own abilities rather than their privileged backgrounds to pursue their aspirations. Qiao Xi Man, a successful student in the US, decides to leave school against her mother's wishes in order to start a new business in China with her boyfriend, Hao Fan, and Song Shang Ji. Despite fitting the stereotype of a wealthy young person, Song Shang Ji is willing to make sacrifices for his dreams, even if it means facing disapproval from his family. With a talent for programming, he is determined and confident in his pursuit of success.

Recommendation: On the Road (2019) similar to Return of Happiness
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On the Road (2019)(在远方)

2019China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceFamily

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yao Yuan overcame numerous challenges to make a breakthrough in the online express delivery industry. His journey spans two decades of highs and lows, starting with working his parents' long-haul transport shifts post-high school graduation. While on these trips, he seizes an opportunity that leads to an encounter with Lu Xiao'ou, the daughter of Lu Zong, the head of an express mail service. Despite a failed business endeavor that causes him to exit, inadvertently shattering Lu Xiao'ou's romantic hopes, their paths continue to intersect. Lu Xiao'ou becomes a persistent reminder of his deepest desires and vulnerabilities. Supported by Tian Hui and facing off against Liu Yun Tian's challenges, Yao Yuan finds himself entangled in a conflict between traditional enterprises and online deliveries, ultimately becoming Lu Xiao'ou's adversary. Through applying lessons learned from Lu Zong, he rekindles his aspirations and reignites Lu Xiao'ou's passion.

Recommendation: Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises similar to Return of Happiness
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Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises(はつ恋とビー玉 ~10の約束~)

2021Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFriends To Lovers

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A love story blossoming between two friends who have known each other since childhood.

Recommendation: Thirty Something similar to Return of Happiness
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Thirty Something(我的30定律)

2015Taiwan
BusinessFriendshipRomanceDrama

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

At a crossroads in her career and personal life, a 30-year-old woman named He Mei Liang faces the challenge of starting over. Despite expecting to be thriving in her career, He Mei Liang unexpectedly loses her job in medical equipment sales due to her inability to assert herself. Feeling defeated, she decides to pursue a career in insurance sales, a field she once looked down upon. Determined to succeed, He Mei Liang partners with experienced insurance salesman You Zi Jie, who guides her through the ins and outs of the industry. Can Zi Jie assist He Mei Liang in rebuilding her life and career?

Recommendation: Happy Together (2009) similar to Return of Happiness
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Happy Together (2009)( 青梅竹馬 )

2009Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFamily

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

This tale follows the lives of four childhood companions - Qing Qing, Ruo Mei, Cai Zhu, and Ma Jun. Ruo Mei harbors affection for Ma Jun, yet her feelings are unreciprocated. Qing Qing and Cai Zhu have been romantically involved for a few years, but encounter difficulties when Cai Zhu's biological mother resurfaces. Disapproving of Qing Qing, she endeavors to sabotage their relationship.

Recommendation: Volleyball Lover similar to Return of Happiness
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Volleyball Lover(我的排隊情人 (我的排队情人))

2010Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveCharacter DevelopmentComedyFriends To LoversSportsVolleyball

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

Having grown up together, Bai Qian Rui and Xin Hai Jing never considered each other as anything more than friends. Therefore, it was not surprising when Hai Xing asked Qian Rui to assist the volleyball team, Qian Rui attempted various excuses to avoid it. He was more focused on pursuing a relationship with the lovely Jia Kai Lin rather than working hard with his close friend. However, joining the team turned out to be the catalyst they needed to transition their longstanding friendship into something deeper.

Recommendation: Be With You similar to Return of Happiness
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Be With You(好想談戀愛)

2015Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveDramaFamilyLifeLove TriangleMultiple Couples

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

Is a young woman able to find the bravery to approach a former high school crush? Xia Man Li was always well-liked in school and considered the most beautiful girl in her high school, yet she has never had luck in love. At a high school reunion, she reunites with Zhao Li Qi, a kind guy she once had feelings for. Man Li's younger sister, Xia ManAn, also harbors a childhood crush on Zhen Ying Jie, but despite her attempts to get close to him, he always appears to be involved with someone else. Ten years later, will the sisters be able to summon the courage to follow their hearts?

Recommendation: The Lee Family similar to Return of Happiness
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The Lee Family(李家大院)

2014China
BusinessFamily RelationshipRomanceBusinesswoman Female LeadWidow Female Lead

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Mrs. Lee, a knowledgeable widow, heads the Lee family as a skilled young entrepreneur. Despite the Mi family's attempts to cause problems for the Lees, Mrs. Lee consistently manages to maintain peace within her family.

Recommendation: Come! Jang Bo Ri similar to Return of Happiness
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Come! Jang Bo Ri( 왔다! 장보리 )

2014South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDramaFamily SecretMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanSearching For A ChildSoap Opera

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

"Is it possible for a daughter, separated from her family for two decades, to discover joy upon reuniting with her parents?" In an intricate turn of events, a young woman from an affluent background disappears and is brought up by a foster mother in place of her biological parents. Concurrently, her wealthy family chooses to adopt another girl in an attempt to cope with the absence of their original daughter. The conflicts that emerge when the daughter reconnects with her biological family lead to a path of comprehension and reconciliation. (MBC)

Recommendation: Lotus Rain similar to Return of Happiness
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Lotus Rain(蓮花雨)

2009China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceDramaMelodramaTime Skip

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

On December 20, 1999, China regained control of Macau. The members of the music group Lotus Rain - Qiao Zi Liang, Tong Jie, and Lan Yong Ren - all graduated from high school that same year. Tong Jie went to England for further studies, Qiao Zi Liang attended university in Guangzhou, and Yong Ren enrolled in a police academy in Macau. When Tong Jie returned to Macau four years later, he was surprised to learn that Yong Ren had switched careers from a police officer to a bartender. Zi Liang reconnected with classmates from Macau and Guangzhou, including Tong Zhen and Xiao Yao. Tong Jie's twin sister, Tong Zhen, and Xiao Yao both developed feelings for Zi Liang without realizing they were both interested in the same person. Yan Ming Ming, the daughter of Hong Kong's Yan Enterprises, visited Macau and purchased a significant amount of property owned by Tong Shan He. Tong Shan He arranged for his son, Tong Jie, to interact with the Yan family, only to discover that Yan Tian, the head of Yan Enterprises, had a longstanding feud with him from 20 years ago. Tong Shan He realized that Yan Tian's real motive for buying property in Macau was to seek revenge against him.

Recommendation: Two Families from Wenzhou similar to Return of Happiness
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Two Families from Wenzhou(温州两家人)

2015China
BusinessFamily RelationshipRomanceBusiness RivalryDramaFamily

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Explores the narrative of the global economic downturn and challenges of local economic reorganization from the perspective of two business clans.

Recommendation: A Family Has Children in the First Place similar to Return of Happiness
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A Family Has Children in the First Place(家有儿女初长成)

2018China
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyFamilyLife

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A new version of the 2005 family comedy series Happy Household follows the lives of two blended families navigating the challenges of living together. Siblings Jiang Nan, 25, and Jiang Bei, 22, find themselves in a unique situation when their parents divorce and divide their shared apartment. Jiang Nan and her mother Wu Qiong take the upper level, while Jiang Bei and his father Jiang Guo Li reside downstairs. Jiang Guo Li, 50, marries the 35-year-old gym instructor Dai Ling Ling, who has a son named Tong Tong. Wu Qiong, 49, ties the knot with Du Wei, a longtime idol of hers who is an actor. Du Wei has a daughter named Yang Yang, who is 12 years old. This arrangement leads to the two sets of parents and their four children living together under one roof.

Recommendation: Paper Cut similar to Return of Happiness
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Paper Cut(春暖花又开)

2019China
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDebtDramaLife

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale of Tian Chuang Hua, the daughter-in-law of the Ma family, who faces numerous challenges in her life but finds the strength to assist her village. Tian Chuang Hua, known for her devotion as a wife and daughter-in-law, had hoped for her husband to return for the new year, only to be presented with divorce papers instead. Along with her daughter, they encounter their own difficulties, including debt collectors at their door. Amidst these struggles, she receives the devastating news of her father's passing but remains committed to her in-laws. Tian Chuang Hua's compassion is acknowledged when her parents-in-law choose her over their own son. Despite the hardships, she tackles her issues one by one and embarks on a journey to promote tourism in the village. In a stroke of luck, she uncovers the precious art of paper-cutting skills possessed by her mother-in-law.

Recommendation: If Time Flows Back similar to Return of Happiness
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If Time Flows Back(如果岁月可回头)

2020China
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceHealingMultiple CouplesSlice Of Life

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Following the end of their marriages, three men embark on a journey of healing in the same city. Bai Zhi Yong, Huang Jiu Heng, and Lan Tian Yu, all strangers from the city, decide to start fresh in a new place. There, they encounter the enigmatic Jiang Xiao Mei, who becomes a pivotal figure in their lives. Through their shared experiences, the group forms a strong bond and learns to lean on each other during difficult times. By the end of their journey, they emerge with a renewed perspective on family, love, and work.

Recommendation: Dream (2024) similar to Return of Happiness
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Dream (2024)(创想季)

2024China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceChasing A DreamDramaEntrepreneur Male Lead

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Four university friends reunite post-graduation and make a collective decision to launch a business venture. They aim to cater to the needs of struggling Beijing tenants by combining the innovative mindset of the Internet era with a fresh business approach. Through teamwork, perseverance, and overcoming various obstacles, they eventually succeed in realizing their aspirations.

Recommendation: Central Affairs similar to Return of Happiness
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Central Affairs(情陷夜中環)

2005Hong Kong
BusinessFriendshipRomanceDramaFamilyMelodrama

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"Season" Sum Si Sun's lawyer license is revoked due to an error, leading her to transition to a role as an insurance sales representative at MIG. While working there, she encounters "Queenie" Yu Chi San, her supervisor known for using deceitful tactics to reach her objectives, "Johnny" Hon Ji Kin, a colleague who ignites something within her, and "Charles" Kwan Cheuk Hong, the former boyfriend of her mentor. As Season becomes more involved with MIG, her relationships become more complex, causing her to gradually adopt a cold and manipulative demeanor. The question remains: will she accomplish her ultimate goal?

Recommendation: Central Affairs Season 2 similar to Return of Happiness
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Central Affairs Season 2(情陷夜中环 II)

2006Hong Kong
BusinessFriendshipRomanceDramaFamilyMelodrama

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Gong So, a pawnshop proprietor in Hong Kong, marries a female employee Dung Ji Su from Guang Zhou, China, in a typical cross-border marriage of the 1980s. However, they do not stay together post-marriage and continue with their separate lives. Meanwhile, Ji Su gives birth to two adorable daughters, Gong Hoi Chiu and Gong Hoi Lan. After several attempts, Ji Su and her daughters finally receive approval to relocate to Hong Kong. Just as they are preparing to make the move, Ji Su is robbed at the train station. Robert Chui Chi Man, the gang member Ji Su encounters at the station, assists her in pursuing the robbers, leaving Hoi Lan under the care of her older sister Hoi Chiu. The situation takes a turn for the worse when Hoi Lan is kidnapped amidst the commotion! Hoi Chiu chooses not to seek assistance, despite being able to prevent the unfortunate incident.

Recommendation: The Dripping Sauce similar to Return of Happiness
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The Dripping Sauce(大醬園)

2020Hong Kong
BusinessFamily RelationshipRomanceDramaFamilyPower Struggle

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Family Relationship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Man Koon Brewery, an ancient soy sauce producer located in Foshan, has been run by patriarch Man Kai Shan and his wife Tsik Tak Yung with the motto of "Maintaining family tradition." Following a soy sauce contamination incident, two women, Ha Siu Moon and Ip Sai Yiu, were reluctantly brought into the business. Along with their son, Man Cheuk Fung, they all became apprentices at the brewery. Junior master Wah Ko also became involved, creating an intriguing dynamic among the four. As secrets about the Man family are uncovered and Cheuk Fung is suddenly taken away, tensions rise. Meanwhile, Kai Shan's younger brothers - Kai Shek, Kai Tsun, and Kai Kong - are eyeing a share of the family fortune, while outsider General Ko Shiu Wing is also scheming to benefit. The 100-year-old Man Koon Brewery faces an uncertain future as it navigates through this challenging period.

Recommendation: Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi similar to Return of Happiness
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Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi(最終列車で始まる恋)

2023Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDramaMeet AgainMiniseries

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Haru once realized his dream but eventually abandoned it. Now living in Nagoya, his hometown, he harbors a deep mistrust of others and lacks a clear sense of purpose. One night, on his way to work, he unexpectedly encounters his childhood friend Mako on the last train of the evening after 15 years apart. Mako used to look up to Haru, prompting him to fabricate a series of small lies to live up to her expectations. As Haru reconnects with Mako, his emotions start to shift, but what will become of this love founded on deceit?

Recommendation: Riders: Catch Tomorrow similar to Return of Happiness
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Riders: Catch Tomorrow(라이더스: 내일을 잡아라)

2015South Korea
BusinessFriendshipRomanceDramaFriends To LoversLife

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Cha Ki Joon is a highly educated young man who embarks on his career with an impressive entry-level position at a major company. However, he finds himself dissatisfied with his life. In a spontaneous decision, Ki Joon chooses to resign from his job and launch a new venture alongside his childhood friends, Yoon So Dam and Go Tae Ra. So Dam has been juggling various part-time positions while pursuing her dream of becoming an illustrator. Tae Ra, a former competitive cyclist, opts to join Ki Joon in his entrepreneurial endeavor, which involves creating rickshaws of all things. As the trio navigates the challenges of adulthood, evolving friendships, and emerging romantic connections, can their unconventional business thrive?

Recommendation: Let It Fly similar to Return of Happiness
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Let It Fly(讓愛飛揚)

2016Taiwan
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceAerospace IndustryAviation IndustryEnemies To Lovers

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yue Feng, Ao Xiang, and Shen Li Xing were studying abroad to become pilots. Upon their return to Taiwan, Ao Xiang opens a surf shop, Shen Li Xing manages a bar, and Yue Feng becomes a flight instructor. Yue Feng is surprised to find that the new principal at his flight school is his former instructor, Rong Yi. However, Rong Yi is not pleased with Yue Feng's teaching style or the romantic entanglement involving his daughter Rong Hao Yi, Yue Feng, and Ao Xiang. As they navigate these complex relationships, they also encounter Rong Hao Yi's friend, Ma Yu Qing, her brother Rong Hao Yang, and a globetrotting girl named Yao Ai Ai. In addition to forming new connections, they must also find a way to communicate effectively with the strict Rong Yi.

Recommendation: Confession (2002) similar to Return of Happiness
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Confession (2002)(고백)

2002South Korea
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceBest Friends RelationshipInfidelityLove Triangle

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yoon Mi trembles uncontrollably as her husband reveals his affair with a young actress from the stage. The affair has lasted for six months, during which he claims to have faced challenges, leading him to seek a divorce. Yoon Mi, a successful doctor, has always been the envy of her high school friend Jung Hee, who is dissatisfied with her role as a housewife. This story explores the complexities of marriage, family, and female friendship, as both women navigate divorce and strive to overcome their despair, prompting a reflection on the true essence of married life.

Recommendation: Manatsu no Merry Christmas similar to Return of Happiness
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Manatsu no Merry Christmas(真夏のメリークリスマス)

2000Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesOrphan Female LeadOrphan Male Lead

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ryo, a former professional boxer, transitions into a debt collector for a loan shark. He was raised in an orphanage in Okinawa Prefecture alongside Haru, Natsumi, an aspiring actress, and two others. One of them is now a lawyer who has helped Ryo out of trouble, while the other was fortunate enough to be adopted by a wealthy family. Haru, also adopted, has never ventured beyond the island where she was raised. After her adoptive mother passes away, she decides to travel to Tokyo in search of their old group. Unfamiliar with the ways of the modern city, she narrowly avoids falling victim to the sex industry upon arriving in Tokyo, but Ryo intervenes just in time to rescue her.

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to Return of Happiness
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyMiniseriesTourism Industry

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kang Bo Ram is a dedicated public servant employed in Ulsan's tourism sector. She takes on the responsibility of organizing the 'Go Bok Soo' Song Festival and sets out to identify a worthy contestant for the grand prize. Bo Ram reconnects with her childhood friend Kyung Seok, who has returned to intervene in his parents' divorce. Together, they formulate a strategy to assist Kyung Seok's father in participating in the song festival. (K-Plus)

Recommendation: Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws similar to Return of Happiness
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Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws(冤家亲家)

2014China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDramaFamilyLove Triangle

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows the lives of Liu Su Zhen, Wang Guo Sheng, and Zhou Hong Wei, who were classmates during their middle school years in the early 1980s. Wang Guo Sheng and Zhou Hong Wei share a close friendship, but they both develop feelings for Liu Su Zhen. The plot unfolds with a sequence of events that occur after Liu Su Zhen unintentionally marries Wang Guo Sheng.

Recommendation: Fantastic Girlfriend similar to Return of Happiness
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Fantastic Girlfriend(变身女友)

2018China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDissociative Identity DisorderIllnessMental Illness

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale of a compassionate woman with multiple personas and her dedicated partner. Hai Can, the CEO of a entertainment firm, comes back from overseas and unexpectedly meets Yu Tong, a school teacher. A childhood friend of his, Yu Tong's hand scar confirms her identity. As Hai Can tries to bond with her, he uncovers her two alternate personas - a skilled martial artist named Ah Jian and a stunning woman named Kaili. Their relationship grows closer, but complications arise due to Hai Can's former girlfriend and Yu Tong's other personalities vying for control.

Recommendation: Ladies of Storm similar to Return of Happiness
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Ladies of Storm(폭풍의 여자)

2014South Korea
Family RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveDramaFriends To EnemiesInfidelityMelodramaRevengeRich Man-Poor WomanSoap Opera

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Family Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 27% similarity match.

Han Jung Im is a married woman with a teenage daughter who has recently relocated to Seoul from Jeju along with her husband, Moo Yeong, and their family. Despite the challenges posed by her in-laws, Jung Im strives to fulfill her roles as a wife and mother. In Seoul, she reconnects with her friend Do Hye Bin, who is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy family. Hye Bin, also a mother to a teenage daughter, is married to Park Hyeon Seong, who is employed at her brother Do Jun Tae’s company. While Park Hyoen Wu has a passion for filmmaking rather than practicing law, he holds a deep affection for his older brother, Park Hyeon Seong. Han Jung Im's modest yet content life begins to unravel when Hye Bin unexpectedly arrives with shocking news.

Recommendation: Xmas Nante Daikirai similar to Return of Happiness
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Xmas Nante Daikirai(Xmasなんて大嫌い)

2004Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveChristmas SettingLifeLove TriangleMiniseriesMusicNice Male LeadOblivious Female Lead

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 27% similarity match.

This tale follows a girl named Fuyumi who has a strong dislike for Christmas and anything that causes her inconvenience. Her passions include sleeping and tending to her manicure. Fuyumi is accompanied by her childhood friend, Sho, who is constantly by her side and shows great concern for her well-being. Despite this, Fuyumi has never contemplated why he has been so devoted to her for all these years.

Recommendation: Great Age similar to Return of Happiness
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Great Age(创业年代)

2020China
BusinessFriendshipRomance1970sEconomicsEntrepreneur Male LeadLife

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In 1978, China began to slowly embrace globalization through economic reforms, allowing opportunities for individuals like Kuang Ming Chou to explore advancements in technology alongside his friends. They aimed to introduce innovations and reforms to the technological landscape as the country moved towards modernization.

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The Girls' Lies(恋人的谎言)

2023China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipComedyWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A tale about deceit impacting two close friends in the workplace as they navigate their past and new romantic opportunities. Shu Fei and Lin Fei share a bond similar to that of sisters. During their time in college, Lin Fei caught the attention of their senior Qi Ran, although she did not reciprocate his feelings. Wanting to spare Qi Ran from heartache, Shu Fei pretended to be Lin Fei in their correspondence. After graduation, both friends landed jobs at a television shopping network. Shu Fei's misunderstanding with Director Lan Tian led her to believe he was inappropriate, while she also discovered that Qi Ran was their boss, causing tension as he focused his attention on Lin Fei. Shu Fei chose to concentrate on work and grew closer to Lan Tian. Meanwhile, Lin Fei remained dedicated to her job and seized an opportunity stemming from Shu Fei's lie.

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One Page Love(1ページの恋)

2019Japan
FriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveDramaFirst LoveLove SquareReverse-Harem

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 25% similarity match.

At the age of 17, Minase Akari visited Uki Island for a family trip and developed feelings for Morita Ikumi, the son of the guesthouse owner. They both confessed their love for each other while witnessing a rare meteor shower that occurs every four years. They made a pact to reunite at the same location four years later. However, on the agreed-upon day, Ikumi was nowhere to be found despite Akari's arrival. Instead, Hoshino Aritoshi appeared with a camera. Aritoshi is known for his charm with women, but he is also likable. Akari has had a passion for drawing since childhood and continues to maintain a sketchbook. Although she has secured a job offer from a design company, she struggles to determine the specific type of work she desires. Her childhood friend, Inui Yamato, advises her to take her time and discover her true calling. The question remains: which of the two men will Akari choose? (Jdrama Weblog)

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Happy Enemy(門當互懟愛上你)

2022Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyCompetitive Female LeadCompetitive Male LeadRivalry

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Since birth, Wu Pei Pei and Li Yu Xuan have been in constant competition with each other. Raised as neighbors, their parents always compared them. Despite their fathers' rivalry, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan managed to form a secret friendship until a tragic event tore them apart. Now adults, they continue to live side by side but struggle to move past the past incident that drove them apart. With their fathers still pitting them against each other, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan maintain their competitive spirit, pushing each other to new heights. Despite their ongoing rivalry, there is a hidden bond between them that could bring them together. Can they set aside their differences and let love prevail, or will their rivalry keep them apart forever?

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Strike Love(2009 외인구단)

2009South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceBaseballFirst LoveLove TriangleSports

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Oh Hye Seong, who was skilled at skipping stones during his childhood, had a deep affection for Choi Eom Ji. As friends from a young age, Eom Ji brought warmth to Hye Seong's life. A decade later, Hye Seong has become a professional baseball player and encounters Eom Ji once more. She is now in a relationship with another childhood friend, Ma DongTa. One day, Hye Seong conceals an injury he sustained as a pitcher and manages to throw a flawless game. Following that performance, he mysteriously vanishes. Years later, Hye Seong reappears alongside other baseball players, each with their own melancholic tales, often regarded as misfits. They are collectively referred to as "Kyongpyoii Woeinjudan."

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Silent Tears(女人不哭)

2006China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceBrother-Sister RelationshipBusinesswoman Female LeadDramaSisters' Relationship

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After the passing of Zhang Zi Jun's parents, she took on the role of older sister to her brother and sister. Despite facing numerous challenges, she displayed resilience and eventually achieved success as a businesswoman. (Wikipedia)

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My Wonderful Roommate 2(두근두근 출근2)

2020South Korea
BusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceCohabitationMiniseriesOffice SettingRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Coexisting in a comprehensive domestic partnership. There isn't a definitive solution to relationships, but how will the two partners address the challenges that emerge along the way? An even more exhilarating and captivating office romance unfolds.

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Friends Fall in Love(不想和你做朋友)

2021China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyFriends To LoversShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Jiang Mei Shan and Tian Chuan have been close friends since they were in third grade cram school. Despite facing many obstacles that prevented them from confessing their feelings, they managed to maintain a strong bond for five years. Eventually, they took a bold step to confess their love for each other, transitioning from friends to lovers. As a new couple, they encountered typical challenges faced by young pairs, such as dealing with jealousy, past relationships, and unwanted attention.

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Befriend(人際關係事務所)

2018Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBromanceComedyGay LeadLGBTQ+LifeLove TriangleNice Male LeadWeb Series

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 25% similarity match.

Since his early years spent in a foster home, Zhang Liang has possessed a unique quality that draws people to confide in him. One day, he stumbled upon a nondescript bookstore where he started earning a living by mediating conflicts in others' relationships. In this bookstore, he falls in love, reunites with his closest companion, and even discovers his long-lost mother while helping others with their problems. With love, friendship, and family connections intertwining and causing complications in his life, he must now navigate through his own relationship dilemmas.

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Loss Time Life(로스타임 라이프)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveDramaHigh SchoolJudoMelodramaMiniseriesSchool SettingSecond Chance RomanceTeacher Female Lead

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 25% similarity match.

So Jin was Yoo Geon's childhood companion and his first romantic interest. Their paths cross once more when she takes on the role of one of his high school teachers. Following his unexpected death, Yoo Geon is granted a second opportunity in the shape of thirty hours, during which he discovers the true essence of love.

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The Time We Were Not in Love(너를 사랑한 시간)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveAmbitious Female LeadComedyFriends To LoversInfidelityLove TriangleNice Male LeadSchool SettingYouth

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 25% similarity match.

Choi Won is described as "the ideal man" - attractive, tall, and physically fit, with a friendly demeanor. Despite his significant appeal to women, he struggles to maintain a genuine relationship due to his friendship with Oh Ha Na. This romantic comedy revolves around two individuals who have been close friends for two decades (7000 days). As they approach their 34th birthdays, they agree to a pact to marry before they turn 35, competing to reach the altar while “assisting” each other in eliminating possible partners. Throughout this process, they realize they are continually unhappy with each other’s dates, as they have truly been in love with one another all along.

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The Ladder of Love(爱的阶梯)

2016China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveArranged MarriageConspiracyHeir Male LeadLove SquareMelodramaPower StruggleRivalryWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Setting

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 24% similarity match.

Being born into wealth comes with its own set of challenges. Zhang Hao Tian, the inheritor of a major company, finds himself surrounded by plots and schemes aimed at undermining him. Despite his affection for Chen Qiu Yan, Hao Tian is forced into a marriage with Song Zi Han, with Luo Shan unable to prevent it. Meanwhile, Hao Tian's college buddies, Lu Feng and Chu Yao Hui, encounter their own obstacles as they strive to find fulfillment in their lives.

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Giant(자이언트)

2010South Korea
BusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceBrother-Sister RelationshipBrothers' RelationshipForbidden LoveMelodramaMultiple MainsRevengeSecondary CoupleSuspenseThriller

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of three siblings raised during the 1970s. Lee Gang Mo, along with his elder brother Seong Mo and younger sister Mi Ju, found themselves separated early in life following the death of their father in a smuggling operation, which was soon followed by the passing of their mother. When they eventually come together years later, they have all become adults, each resolute in their quest for vengeance against those who caused them suffering.

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Bubblegum(풍선껌)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipFriendshipRomanceChildhood ConnectionComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaEx Comes BackMale Chases Female FirstNice Male LeadSlow Burn RomanceTraditional Medicine Doctor Male Lead

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Family Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Park Ri Hwan and Kim Haeng Ah have been friends since childhood, yet they are polar opposites. Ri Hwan, who serves as the director of a traditional medicine hospital, dedicates himself to the well-being of his patients and his mother. In contrast, Haeng Ah approaches life with a spirited and determined attitude as a radio producer. Nevertheless, despite their contrasting personalities and the passage of time, Ri Hwan and Haeng Ah are a perfect match for one another.

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Love to the End(끝까지 사랑)

2018South Korea
BusinessFamily RelationshipIdentity SwapRomanceCheerful Female LeadConglomerateEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipFake MarriageFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipMelodramaNice Male Lead

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Business, Family Relationship, Identity Swap, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

During her teenage years, Han Ka Young experienced her father's company going bankrupt, which ultimately led to her parents' divorce. Facing these challenges, she has been responsible for managing household chores and supporting her family since she was young. Despite her hardships, Han Ka Young maintains a cheerful demeanor. Following the bankruptcy, her father launched a cosmetics venture, and she takes her responsibilities at his company very seriously. Throughout this time, Han Ka Young has not had a romantic relationship. However, her life takes a turn when she encounters Yoon Jung Han, the heir to a family-run glass manufacturing business, and she finds herself falling for him.

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Clumsy Love(사랑할 수 있을까?)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveDramaLong-Term RelationshipLove TriangleMiniseriesSchool SettingShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 24% similarity match.

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Phantom the Secret Agent(오빠가 대신 연애해줄께)

2020South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBest Friends RelationshipBrother-Sister RelationshipCheerful Female LeadDramaSecret CrushShort Length SeriesSpirit PossessionSupernaturalWeb Series

Like Return of Happiness, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 24% similarity match.

A heartfelt romantic drama that centers around the romantic entanglements of high school best friends Min Joo, Kang Chan, Bang Hee, and Hyun Beom. The story kicks off when Min Joo, who has harbored unreciprocated feelings for Kang Chan for quite some time, finds her late brother Dae Yeon’s spirit taking over her body. In an effort to help his sister with her unreturned affection, Dae Yeon strives to capture Kang Chan’s heart. (Soompi)