Rules of Love (2005) - Asian drama recommendation
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Rules of Love (2005)(이별에 대처하는 우리의 자세)

2005South Korea
Break UpContract RelationshipHeartbreakInfidelityLove SquareNaive Female LeadPhotographer Male LeadReporter Female LeadRomance

Han Jae Min, an aspiring photographer, has developed feelings for Seo Hee Won. Working as a reporter for ELLE, she spends a significant amount of her time at the photography studio run by Lee Seo Jun, known as Conan. To secure a position there, Jae Min begins a relationship with Kim Geun Young, a habitual exam taker whose brother is employed at Conan. Geun Young, being quite naive, unwittingly falls into Jae Min's scheme. His plans unfold successfully, and he attempts to end the relationship with Geun Young, the girlfriend he never truly desired. However, Geun Young seeks vengeance for being manipulated and is unwilling to let him go. She insists that he sign a break-up agreement, which requires him to assist her in moving on until she is prepared to part ways. As Geun Young gradually distances herself from him, Jae Min finds himself slowly falling for her. Sadly for Jae Min, Lee Seo Jun also develops feelings for Geun Young and is bold about expressing them.

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Rules Of Love 2005

Recommendation: Youn Hee's Love similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Youn Hee's Love(윤희의연애)

2022South Korea
Break UpInfidelityRomanceMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Numerous romantic connections and former partners exist in society, along with a significant number of unpleasant individuals. Gossiping about past lovers is a theme in "Youn Hee's Love," as reported by Nanometer.

Recommendation: Dousousei - Hito Wa Sando Koi Wo Suru similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Dousousei - Hito Wa Sando Koi Wo Suru(同窓生 ~人は、三度、恋をする~)

2014Japan
InfidelityLove SquareRomanceAdapted From A MangaDramaMiniseriesSecond Chance Romance

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Kenta, a divorced man who recently left his job to work at his family's laundry business, reconnects with his former junior high girlfriend, Akehi, who is now a housewife in an unhappy marriage. Despite their respective situations, they find themselves drawn to each other again after attending an alumni reunion. Meanwhile, Kaoruko, a beautiful and intelligent woman who has lost trust in men due to a past failed relationship, no longer pays much attention to her appearance. Following the reunion, she becomes entangled with Ryosuke, a notorious playboy who has a history of short-lived relationships.

Recommendation: Anata no Koto wa Sore Hodo similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Anata no Koto wa Sore Hodo(あなたのことはそれほど)

2017Japan
InfidelityLove SquareRomanceAdapted From A MangaLifeMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Watanabe Mitsu is happily married to her second love, Ryota, who she met at the eye clinic where she works. Despite being different from the popular guys she used to date, Ryota is a caring man who always puts her first and even takes care of her mother. Mitsu's first love is Arishima Koki from her junior high school days, who suddenly disappeared without a word. Since then, she has been drawn to men who resemble Arishima. One day, Mitsu unexpectedly encounters Arishima again after a drinking session, reigniting their past connection and leading to an affair.

Recommendation: Eroi Kareshi ga Watashi wo Madowasu similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Eroi Kareshi ga Watashi wo Madowasu(エロい彼氏が私を魅わす)

2021Japan
InfidelityLove SquareRomanceComedyMiniseriesRich Woman-Poor ManSexual Content

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Sakaino Hitomi, a woman of integrity from an affluent background, is admired by many for her engagement to Akashi Keigo, a man known for his good looks, high earnings, advanced education, and compassionate nature. As Hitomi prepares for marriage, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Manabu, whom she encounters at a building site.

Recommendation: Que Sera Sera similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Que Sera Sera(케 세라 세라)

2007South Korea
Contract RelationshipLove SquareNaive Female LeadRomanceAggressive Male LeadBoss-Employee RelationshipCharacter DevelopmentDramaFemale Chases Male FirstJealousyMelodramaMultiple CouplesPossessive Male Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Contract Relationship, Love Square, Naive Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Kang Tae Ju is an attractive and charismatic individual known for his penchant for dating wealthy women

Recommendation: Banana Actually 2 similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Banana Actually 2(바나나 액츄얼리 2)

2016South Korea
Break UpHeartbreakInfidelityRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipCohabitationComedyDramaFriendshipLifeMultiple CouplesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Heartbreak, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

A brief unconventional romantic drama centered on love and relationships.

Recommendation: Love Scene Number similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Love Scene Number(러브씬넘버)

2021South Korea
Break UpInfidelityLove SquareRomanceDramaFriendshipHardworking Female LeadLifeLife LessonMultiple MainsSecret RelationshipSexual ContentSmart Female Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Doo Ah, 23, is currently seeing three men simultaneously, almost like she's conducting a study on dating. Ha Ram, 29, is experiencing a change of heart right before her wedding. Ban Ya, 35, initially entered into a relationship out of ambition, but it is gradually turning into something genuine. Chung Kyung, 42, is growing weary of her body changes and tumultuous love life. Each of these four women is at a different crossroads in their lives, reflecting on their desires and expectations in love and relationships. What does love signify to them at this juncture? This series delves into the unspoken thoughts that many women can identify with. Let's ponder on it together.

Recommendation: Oh Lovers similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Oh Lovers(연인이여)

2007South Korea
InfidelityRomance

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 22% similarity match.

The day prior to the wedding… In a hotel room, Ae Young waits for her fiancé, Hyun Suk, whom she is set to marry the following day. Suddenly, another woman enters the room, asserting that she is Hyun Suk’s lover and threatens to take her own life if Ae Young does not cancel the wedding. In a different room within the same hotel… Dong Woo and Jae In are also preparing for their nuptials the next day. Dong Woo is looking after Jae In, who is suffering from morning sickness. He feels joy in caring for her and their future child. However, Jae In makes a startling revelation that the baby may not be his. She promises to love Dong Woo for the rest of her life if he can agree to love the child, irrespective of its true paternity. At that moment, Dong Woo and Ae Young both exit their hotel rooms simultaneously and stroll by the pond, each trying to confront their troubling issues. This is when Dong Woo and Ae Young have their first meeting. They part ways with a commitment to reunite in six months to assess whether they have found happiness.

Recommendation: Ubai Ai, Fuyu similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Ubai Ai, Fuyu(奪い愛、冬)

2017Japan
InfidelityNaive Female LeadRomanceDramaExtramarital AffairJealous Significant OtherMiniseriesPossessive Male Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Naive Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Ikeuchi Hikaru is employed at a design firm in Tokyo and is engaged to Okugawa Kota. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her former boyfriend, Moriyama Shin, reappears. Despite once loving him intensely, Shin abruptly disappeared after ending their relationship. Hikaru finds herself confronting resurfaced emotions when Shin returns to Tokyo for a three-month stay, even though he is now married to Ran. As Hikaru's heart yearns for Shin, Kota's feelings of love and jealousy intensify, causing him to transform into a person he despises.

Recommendation: Food Knocks at the Door similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Food Knocks at the Door(美食来敲门)

2024China
Contract RelationshipReporter Female LeadRomanceAge GapChef Male LeadFoodShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Contract Relationship, Reporter Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Upon encountering the talented food journalist Xia Zhi He, Lu Tian Zuo, the proprietor of Zhi Wei Xuan restaurant, mysteriously loses his ability to sense. To unravel this mystery, they agree to a contract marriage. As they grow closer, Xia Zhi He learns that Lu Tian Zuo is already in a relationship. At the same time, Lu Tian Zuo suspects his wife of being involved in a robbery at the restaurant. Will their love withstand these challenges?

Recommendation: Sore o Ai to Machigaerukara similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Sore o Ai to Machigaerukara(それを愛とまちがえるから)

2019Japan
InfidelityLove SquareRomanceNovel AdaptationDramaHousewife LeadMarried LifeMiniseries

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Ito Kaya has been a stay-at-home wife for many years and has been happily wedded to her spouse Tadashi for a decade and a half. Despite their content marriage, they have not been intimate in quite some time. One day, Kaya confronts her husband about the possibility of him having a lover, only to discover that he is aware of her extramarital affair as well. Unbeknownst to Tadashi, Kaya has been involved with Seiichiro, a manga artist. Adding to the complexity of the situation, Kaya learns that the chiropractor at the clinic she frequents is also romantically involved with her husband. As fate would have it, all four individuals find themselves interconnected. The outcome of this intricate relationship involving the troubled couple and their respective partners remains uncertain.

Recommendation: Teddy Bear Disease similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Teddy Bear Disease(树熊症病患者)

2017China
Photographer Male LeadRomanceCohabitation

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Photographer Male Lead and Romance with a 20% similarity match.

Su Ke Er is a young woman who feels unloved and insecure. She experienced betrayal from her fiance and was tricked by a fraudulent agent, leading her to live with the photographer Yan Zi Lang. As she worked for him, she began to develop a close bond with Zi Lang and fell deeply in love with him. Meanwhile, their boss QiuYi also harbors a secret affection for Su Ke Er.

Recommendation: Good Wife (2020) similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Good Wife (2020)(好妻子)

2020China
InfidelityLove SquareRomanceAmnesiaFamilyFriends To EnemiesFriendshipSecond Chance RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Love Square, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

A tale of a devoted wife facing challenges but maintaining her determination to progress in life. Li Jiayu (Betty Yao) has spent years diligently taking care of her husband's household. When her father-in-law fell ill with liver cirrhosis, she selflessly donated a part of her liver to save him. However, her world is shattered upon discovering her husband He Haoze (Li Tai) is in love with her friend Zhou Xinyan (Shin Min Hee). This revelation deeply affects Li Jiayu. After a fall from a cliff, she loses her memories and is rescued by Li Tianming (Lee Wei). With his support, she uncovers her talent for coffee making and ventures into the coffee industry. As Li Jiayu and Li Tianming develop feelings for each other, the return of her memories poses a new challenge.

Recommendation: Love Is Blowing in the Evening Breeze similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Love Is Blowing in the Evening Breeze(爱在晚风吹)

2025China
Break UpInfidelityRomanceFilmed VerticallyLong Time CrushMale Chases Female FirstOrphan Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Gu Xiao's partner, Zhou Ting Rui, was unfaithful to her with an intern from their workplace. He frequently relied on his close friend, Fu Yun Qi, to provide cover for his actions. Unbeknownst to Zhou Ting Rui, Fu Yun Qi harbored feelings for Gu Xiao. Instead of covering for Zhou Ting Rui, Fu Yun Qi chose to disclose the truth to Gu Xiao and even contemplated how to help her break away. Feeling upset and betrayed by her boyfriend, Gu Xiao maintained a façade of ignorance while collaborating with Fu Yun Qi to expose Zhou Ting Rui's true nature.

Recommendation: Till Death Do Us Part (2019) similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Till Death Do Us Part (2019)(婚內情)

2019Hong Kong
InfidelityRomanceDrama

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 20% similarity match.

To celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, Ma Suk Seung, an art gallery owner, and her husband Suen Yat have decided to commission illustrator Hui Wah Yeen to create ten paintings commemorating their years together. As preparations unfold, Suen Yat and Hui Wah Yeen develop a romantic relationship. When Ma Suk Seung discovers her husband's affair, she reaches out to her estranged younger sister, Ma Suk Yuen, for help. Meanwhile, Ma Suk Seung forms a close bond with Lam Yeuk Duk, a doctor who has harbored feelings for her.

Recommendation: From Hong Kong to Beijing similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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From Hong Kong to Beijing(香港人在北京)

2023Hong Kong
Love SquareRomanceLanguages

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Love Square and Romance with a 20% similarity match.

Chui Kong Yan, a member of a property management company, has been experiencing a successful career. However, he and his wife, Helen Kwong, fall victim to an investment scam and suffer significant losses. Kong Yan is then transferred to a branch office in Beijing as CEO. Viewing this as an opportunity for a fresh start, he and Helen decide to move to the North. Despite facing a midlife crisis, Kong Yan is demoted due to Ding Chi Keung, his former rival. To save face, he chooses to stay in his current position. Along the way, he reunites with Su Fei, adding strain to his marriage. Gourmet influencer Chui Kong Man and busker Chui Po Yee also join Kong Yan in the North for their own reasons. Together, they brainstorm ideas to transform an abandoned transformer house into a creative park. As a follower of Buddhism, Kong Yan finds himself in a challenging battle for survival.

Recommendation: Shiranakute Ii Koto similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Shiranakute Ii Koto(知らなくていいコト)

2020Japan
InfidelityReporter Female LeadRomanceDeathDramaInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryRich Female Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Reporter Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Keito works as a journalist for a magazine that is published weekly. The magazine features stories on various topics such as political corruption and scandals involving celebrities. Keito is always on the lookout for the next big story. In addition to her successful career, Keito is wealthy and happy with her work and personal life. Tragically, Keito's mother passes away suddenly. Anna, who was a single parent and a film critic, raised Keito on her own. Before her death, Anna mentioned something about Keito's father, who happens to be a famous Hollywood actor.

Recommendation: Janai Hou no Yoru similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Janai Hou no Yoru(じゃない方の夜)

2021Japan
InfidelityRomanceComedy

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 20% similarity match.

Katagiri Shuichi, a university professor, has been through three divorces as a result of his extramarital relationships. While still married, he actively pursues new romantic interests and enjoys meeting women at a wine bar. To deepen his connections with these women, Shuichi collaborates on love theories with an attractive bartender. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: I Want to Do It with You similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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I Want to Do It with You(너랑 하고 싶어)

2017South Korea
Break UpInfidelityRomanceDramaFriends To LoversFriendshipLifeMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

A web series that explores the needs and aspirations of individuals who wish to be united, yet lack the bravery or are simply unable to, and how they confront their challenges and fears in pursuit of love.

Recommendation: Actually, You Don't Understand My Heart similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Actually, You Don't Understand My Heart(其实你不懂我的心)

2003China
InfidelityRomanceDrama

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 20% similarity match.

Eight years in the past, Lian Xian Qing was filled with anticipation for a reunion with her boyfriend who was overseas. While driving him to the airport, she discovered that her boyfriend, Liang Hai Yang, had a new partner in their home country. Distraught, Liao Xian Qing fled from the airport and collided with a vehicle. The individual who struck her was a Hong Kong native named Gao Da Wei, who compassionately escorted the pregnant Lian Xian Qing to the hospital. Fast forward eight years, and Lian Xian Qing crosses paths with Liao Xian Qing once more. This poignant tale delves into the complexities of emotions, marriage, and family within the lives of middle-aged urban professionals. It delves into the timeless theme of love and animosity between the sexes, as well as the turmoil of rationality. It portrays humanity's ceaseless pursuit of both spiritual and material desires, culminating in a weary and conflicted existence. (Mtime, iQiyi)

Recommendation: Fragile similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Fragile(프래자일)

2024South Korea
Break UpInfidelityRomanceBetrayalCyberbullyingFriendshipMelodramaMiniseriesSchool SettingYouth

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Illustrates the genuine worries and everyday experiences of vulnerable teenagers unflinchingly

Recommendation: I Search for You a Thousand Times similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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I Search for You a Thousand Times(我寻你千百度)

2025China
Break UpHeartbreakInfidelityBetrayed By A Significant OtherDramaFilmed VerticallyHigh School SweetheartsMistress Supporting CharacterShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Heartbreak, and Infidelity themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yin Luo Sheng and He Qing Heng had been in a loving relationship for a decade, enjoying a blissful marriage. Unfortunately, Yin Luo Sheng was shocked to uncover her partner's hidden affair with another woman. Overwhelmed with sorrow, she sought assistance from a system to vanish from He Qing Heng's life. However, upon her disappearance, He Qing Heng was filled with panic.

Recommendation: Usual Yet Unusual similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Usual Yet Unusual(흔치만 흔치않은)

2022South Korea
Break UpHeartbreakRomanceDramaFriends To LoversFriends With BenefitsFriendshipMiniseriesSexual TensionWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Heartbreak, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Passion or affection? Jin Mo makes the difficult choice to end his relationship with Ga Yeon in favor of pursuing a new connection with Hyun Ah. However, he soon discovers that Hyun Ah is only interested in him physically, not emotionally. Despite this realization, Jin Mo decides to stay with her. Meanwhile, heartbroken Ga Yeon impulsively kisses Jin Mo's close friend, Ji Hyuk, who has feelings for her. Will these four individuals ultimately find happiness together?

Recommendation: King Flower similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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King Flower(金大花的華麗冒險)

2013Taiwan
Contract RelationshipNaive Female LeadRomanceComedyDramaFake IdentityFemale Chases Male FirstLove TriangleMakeoverNice Female Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Contract Relationship, Naive Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Jin Da Hua, who considers herself unattractive, fantasizes about becoming as beautiful as Du Liang Yan in hopes that her close friend Lin Guan Jun will develop feelings for her. Unexpectedly, an opportunity arises for her to transform her life.

Recommendation: Tell Me You've Changed similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Tell Me You've Changed(달당말당)

2020South Korea
Break UpInfidelityRomanceDifferent TimelinesDramaEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

The narrative follows Da Mi, who was active as a statistician in the year 2000. As she resumes her role as a researcher in 2020, she reflects on her earlier experiences and recounts her romantic involvement with Seok Jin, a person she encountered two decades earlier during a training program at the research institute.

Recommendation: That Love Comes similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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That Love Comes(欢迎爱光临)

2010China
HeartbreakNaive Female LeadRomanceDramaEntertainment IndustryEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipLove TriangleRich Man-Poor WomanTime Skip

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Heartbreak, Naive Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yezi's father passed away at an early age, prompting her to leave home early in order to settle her mother's debts and support her younger brother's education. Meanwhile, in another part of the city, fashion photographer Xiatian and renowned supermodel Flora are hailed as the ultimate power couple, enjoying great success and fame. Despite this, Xiatian secretly yearns for a simpler life and dreams of pursuing a career as a wildlife photographer. On the other hand, Flora remains fixated on the glamorous lifestyle they lead, leading to conflicts between the two. Eventually, Xiatian decides to end their relationship, feeling exhausted by Flora's obsession with fame and fortune. It is through Yezi, a humble convenience store worker, that Xiatian rediscovers his own desire for genuine happiness.

Recommendation: Forever Love similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Forever Love(星星都喜欢你)

2022China
Contract RelationshipRomanceAmnesiaShort Length Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Contract Relationship and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

A tale of Bai An Ge, a budding actress who suffers from amnesia following a car crash, and a frail man named Gu Heng

Recommendation: Morality Base Line similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Morality Base Line(道德底线)

2007China
InfidelityRomanceDramaExtramarital Affair

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

Chen Xiu, a young and attractive school teacher, is in a relationship with Zhao Xue Peng. They tie the knot far from home, but their wedding night takes a disastrous turn when Chen Xiu, who is intoxicated after celebrating with friends, mistakenly spends the night with another intoxicated man named Wang Jin Tao in the room next door. This incident deeply affects Xue Peng, leading to further complications in their relationship. Despite facing initial reservations due to Chen Xiu's background and family, Xue Peng's parents reluctantly accept her. Chen Xiu, known for her kindness and determination, tries to salvage her marriage with Xue Peng. However, complications arise when Xue Peng's boss, Zhou Chun Lei, confesses her feelings for him. The situation becomes more complex when Chen Xiu discovers she is pregnant, raising questions about the baby's paternity. As the truth about the accident emerges, will Chen Xiu be able to confront her in-laws and maintain her dignity?

Recommendation: Fuufu Enman Recipe: Koukan Shinai? Hitoban Dake similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Fuufu Enman Recipe: Koukan Shinai? Hitoban Dake(夫婦円満レシピ〜交換しない?一晩だけ〜)

2022Japan
InfidelityRomanceAdapted From A MangaDrama

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

When Shiho Nishina became concerned about her intimate relationship with her spouse, he suggested the idea of attending a couples' swap event. Initially hesitant, Shiho eventually agreed after her husband's persistence. She reluctantly agreed, insisting they would only observe. Meanwhile, a couple exchange club called "Aquarium" was managed by a former diplomat, Mr. Kubozuka, and his wife. Initially cautious, Shiho was gradually drawn to the charm of the Kubozuka couple and decided to swap partners with them. Their initial happiness soon turned into a nightmare, revealing unforeseen consequences.

Recommendation: Secret (2000) similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Secret (2000)(비밀)

2000South Korea
Love SquareRomanceDramaFamily Secret

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Love Square and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

Ji Eun discovers that her sister Hee Jung is the biological daughter of a renowned fashion designer and decides to take Hee Jung's place as the designer's real daughter. Consumed by jealousy towards Hee Jung, Ji Eun succumbs to immoral behavior and competes for the affections of Jun Ho and Young Min. Unfortunately, the fashion designer passes away from leukemia before being able to fully enjoy the love of her real daughter, Hee Jung. Eventually, Ji Eun comes to understand the unconditional love of the fashion designer and receives forgiveness from Hee Jung.

Recommendation: First Love (2003) similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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First Love (2003)(첫사랑)

2003South Korea
InfidelityRomanceDramaStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

During his college years, Joon Hee developed feelings for Eun Young, a senior student. However, Eun Young suddenly disappears from his life. Joon Hee eventually decides to further his studies in Italy, focusing on the arts. He later becomes a professor in the sculpture department and meets Hee Soo, a student in his class. They grow close and develop a strong bond, even after Joon Hee gets married. Their love for each other remains strong, leading to a secret affair.

Recommendation: Scent of Love (2010) similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Scent of Love (2010)(就是要香戀)

2010Taiwan
Love SquareRomanceFake RelationshipFilmed Abroad

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Love Square and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

Ming Tian Qing and Qi Ling cross paths in Vietnam when she misplaces her late father's bracelet. Their initial encounter is unpleasant, and after Qi Ling retrieves Tian Qing's bracelet, they both wish to part ways. However, upon their return to Taiwan, Xiang Zhi Yuan, an admirer of Tian Qing, organizes an elaborate proposal for her at the airport. Feeling overwhelmed, Tian Qing fabricates that Qi Ling is her fiance. Qi Ling harbors feelings for Zhen Zhen, who prioritizes fame over their relationship. Learning of Qi Ling's engagement, Zhen Zhen becomes envious and decides to sabotage the couple by teaming up with Xiang Zhi Yuan, the other scorned party.

Recommendation: Mr. Duke similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Mr. Duke(신귀공자)

2000South Korea
Contract RelationshipRomanceComedyRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Contract Relationship and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

Soo Jin, the lovely daughter of wealthy businessman President Jang, was deceived into coming back to Seoul from her studies overseas by her father, who was eager for her to marry. Displeased with her father's matchmaking choices, Soo Jin collaborated with her secretary, Park Ae Ja, to orchestrate a plan to hire someone to pose as the ideal partner her father desired. They selected Kim Yong Nam to play the part of a well-educated, affluent, and sophisticated individual. However, in reality, Kim Yong Nam works as a delivery man for water bottles and possesses neither wealth nor a high level of education. Despite this, he is characterized by his kind and compassionate nature.

Recommendation: My Rosy Life similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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My Rosy Life(장밋빛 인생)

2005South Korea
InfidelityRomanceMelodramaOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

Maeng Sun Yi dedicated her childhood and adolescence to caring for her father, who turned to heavy drinking after her mother left them when she was just 10, along with her two younger siblings. She even sacrificed her own education to work hard and pay for her siblings' schooling. Sun Yi is married to Ban Sung Moon, who is five years her junior, and they have two daughters together. Her life is filled with ongoing challenges, yet she perceives this as her version of "happiness." Eventually, her husband falls for a beautiful divorced woman and requests a divorce from Sun Yi. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Maeng Young Yi, has become a successful professional and is in a relationship with her first love, Lee Jung Do, who is now married to someone else and had ended their relationship in the past to focus on his career. Additionally, Sun Yi's younger brother, Chul Soo, achieves his doctorate in the United States and chooses to settle there, neglecting his duty to care for their father. To complicate matters further, Sun Yi receives a cancer diagnosis, which she views as akin to a death sentence. After discovering her illness, her husband begins to introspect and reveals to her the true essence of marital love.

Recommendation: Fushin no Toki similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Fushin no Toki(不信のとき〜ウーマン・ウォーズ〜)

2006Japan
InfidelityRomanceNovel AdaptationDrama

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 18% similarity match.

Asai Michiko, a 28-year-old homemaker, is married to 38-year-old Yoshio, who works at an advertising agency. After discovering Yoshio's affair five years into their marriage, Michiko pleads with the other woman to end the relationship. Nogami Machiko, a 31-year-old nightclub worker in Ginza, is also heartbroken when her lover, who she is pregnant with, tells her to have an abortion. Three years later, Michiko, now 31, has worked hard to improve herself and become a better wife, while Machiko, now 34, is the owner of a nightclub in Ginza. Okinaka Kazuko moves in across from the Asai family and hopes to befriend Michiko. Yoshio's client, Koyanagi Shingo, takes him to a Ginza nightclub owned by Machiko, who has feelings for Yoshio. After a night at the club, Shingo visits his young lover, Ito Mayumi. Machiko and Yoshio share a taxi home, where Machiko seduces him. Meanwhile, Michiko has reconnected with Kondo Kei, a 26-year-old calligrapher who was once her father's student.

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The Reason I Hate You(니가 싫어진 이유)

2020South Korea
Break UpInfidelityRomanceAnthologyBetrayalComedyJealousyMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Episode 1: Eun Ah feels anxious about her boyfriend's numerous female acquaintances. Episode 2: Yoo Jin is unsettled as her boyfriend begins to lose interest in her. Episode 3: Joo Hee and Mi Na have been training for an extended period to debut as an idol group, yet unspoken tensions exist between them. They discuss the origins of the growing animosity. (Viki)

Recommendation: Fight Hard, Love Harder Season 2 similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Fight Hard, Love Harder Season 2(진흙탕 연애담 시즌2)

2020South Korea
Break UpNaive Female LeadRomanceDramaFriendshipLifeMiniseriesNice Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Naive Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

In the upcoming season, we will explore the narratives of four couples who are at the initial stages of recognizing their emotions. However, as time progresses, they encounter conflicts of interest that result in legal disputes and a deterioration of their relationships, prompting them to reconsider their choices in an effort to maintain their love. Viewers may find reflections of their own past or current relationships within any of these couples. The show will illustrate how each partner views the situation.

Recommendation: Aishiterutte, Iitai similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Aishiterutte, Iitai(愛してるって、言いたい)

2024Japan
Break UpInfidelityRomanceAdapted From A Web MangaAge GapAge GapBetrayalBetrayed By A Significant OtherDramaEx Comes BackMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Ueda Itsuki, a 39-year-old pharmacist who is single, had finally secured her dream job, found love, and was content with her peaceful life. Unfortunately, her longtime boyfriend, Sawada Masakazu, decided to marry another woman. Despite loving Sawada deeply, Itsuki struggled to express her emotions truthfully and refrained from blaming him to avoid being disliked. One evening, after a work gathering, Itsuki encountered a younger man named Matsushige Eito on her way home, leading to them unexpectedly moving in together. Along the way, she also crossed paths with Sato Kohei, a medical representative who offered her comfort through his genuine love and kindness. Through these encounters, Itsuki began to understand the true essence of happiness and the significance of being cherished by someone, sparking a transformation within her.

Recommendation: Lin Jie Hun Yin similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Lin Jie Hun Yin(临界婚姻)

2006China
InfidelityRomanceNovel AdaptationExtramarital AffairSexual Content

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

The narrative follows Wang Xiao Li, trapped in a marriage devoid of love

Recommendation: Romance or Marriage similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Romance or Marriage(浪漫向左,婚姻往右)

2011China
InfidelityRomanceDramaEthicsFamily

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

Fan Chen and Chen Xiao Wen are experiencing their second period of relationship challenges. Fan Chen, who works as the Director of the Editorial Department at a book publishing company, is known for his outgoing personality and great sense of humor. He often brings laughter to his colleagues at work. On the other hand, his wife Chen Xiao Wen, who is the Chief Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, is known for being extremely rational and strict in all aspects of her life. Despite Fan Chen's efforts to create a warm and romantic atmosphere for them, Xiao Wen remains indifferent and critical of his attempts to revive their marriage. She even starts to suspect that he may be having an affair. Fan Xiao Guang, Fan Chen's younger brother, is a generous but idle individual. He often lends money borrowed from Fan Chen to help others in need. On one occasion, Fan Chen lends money to Xiao Guang so that he can purchase a new apartment and get married. However, Xiao Guang ends up selling the apartment at a low price to help a friend whose father is ill. This decision leads to a crisis in Fan Chen and Xiao Wen's marriage.

Recommendation: Mother Wants to Remarry similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Mother Wants to Remarry(娘要嫁人)

2013China
Love SquareRomanceDifficult AdulthoodFamilyLife

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Love Square and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

Upon reaching 30 years old, Qi Zhi Fang, a kind and attractive woman, faced the tragedy of losing her husband, a firefighter who died while on duty. Amidst her sorrow, she discovered her husband's unfaithfulness, adding to her emotional turmoil. Struggling to care for her three children and enduring societal judgment, Qi Zhi Fang was faced with difficult decisions. Three men, drawn to her strength and independence, entered her life and impacted her in unexpected ways. Determined to secure a better future for her children and herself, Qi Zhi Fang embarked on a profound journey filled with challenges and growth.

Recommendation: Married But Available (2015) similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Married But Available (2015)(婚姻时差)

2015China
InfidelityRomanceDramaFamilyLove Triangle

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

In their marriage, Li Hai and Wu Ting have a strong bond. While Wu Ting looks after their daughter, Yingzi, in Canada for her schooling, Li Hai focuses on his career in China. However, Li Hai develops feelings for Zhao Xiaofei, a journalist. When Wu Ting discovers the affair, she quickly returns to China to try to salvage their relationship. Now, Li Hai is faced with a decision between these two women.

Recommendation: Happy Photo Studio similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Happy Photo Studio(幸福照相馆)

2017China
Photographer Male LeadRomanceCountryside SettingFamilyPhotography

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Photographer Male Lead and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

A tale about the joys and sorrows of a regular family residing in a lively neighborhood within a small town. Su Wan Liang manages a photography store and is raising his three children alone after his wife's early passing. One day, his second daughter Chun Yan introduces Hu Mei Feng, a woman searching for the father of her child, to their home. Despite objections from their loved ones and the disapproval of the townspeople, Su Wan Liang falls in love with Hu Mei Feng and asks her to stay. Although Hu Mei Feng disrupts the harmonious family dynamic, Su Wan Liang and Hu Mei Feng remain steadfast in their love for each other.

Recommendation: Mortal Housewife similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Mortal Housewife(致命主妇)

2022China
InfidelityRomanceDramaShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

Ai Qing, a beloved daughter in the city, falls in love with Li Da Li, a hairstylist from the rural areas. With the financial support from Ai Qing's parents, Li Da Li and Ai Qing venture into a business together. The business flourishes, and Li Da Li suggests that Ai Qing take a break from work to focus on getting pregnant. However, after two years, Ai Qing is still unable to conceive. Tensions rise when Li Da Li's mother, Xu Jin Zhi, moves in with them, leading to conflicts within the family.

Recommendation: Romantic similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Romantic(反击罗曼史)

2023China
Contract RelationshipInfidelityRomanceComaDomestic CrimeDomestic ViolenceDramaInchoate CrimeMale Chases Female FirstPower StruggleRevengeWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Contract Relationship, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 17% similarity match.

After being betrayed by her fiancé Ma Cheng Jun and best friend Wen Li Li, Lin Yan falls into a vegetative state. Upon waking up, she feigns amnesia to seek revenge despite lacking real power. Teaming up with her silent guardian, bodyguard Xiao Mo, they work together to reclaim her stolen company. Unexpected emotional complications arise, thawing Lin Yan's icy heart.

Recommendation: The Tale of Rose similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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The Tale of Rose(玫瑰的故事)

2024China
Break UpHeartbreakRomanceNovel AdaptationBack To SchoolBrother-Sister RelationshipCharacter DevelopmentFirst LoveLifeMultiple CouplesSenior-Junior RelationshipTalented Female Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up, Heartbreak, and Romance themes with a 17% similarity match.

Growing up in a family of intellectuals, Huang Yi Mei was shielded from the world like a delicate flower in a conservatory. Showing early promise in the arts, she excelled in her career. It was during this time that she met Zhuang Guo Dong, sparking a romance that faced obstacles due to circumstances. After navigating through challenges in both work and love, Huang Yi Mei found clarity in her life's direction. Pursuing further education, she eventually married her college peer, Fang Xie Wen. However, their careers diverged, leading to a mutual decision to part ways. Venturing into the art curation business, she encountered her true love, Pu Jia Ming, who was unfortunately terminally ill. Their love story was cut short by his passing, but Huang Yi Mei chose to embrace the future with strength and optimism.

Recommendation: Cheng Du Shuo Bu Chu Zai Jian similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Cheng Du Shuo Bu Chu Zai Jian(成都说不出再见)

2024China
Break UpRomanceRobotShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Break Up and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

After going through a sudden and heartbreaking breakup, Yi Ran met An Yu, a supportive partner who dedicated 168 hours to her. An Yu made Yi Ran's love fantasies come true, leading to many romantic moments between them. However, An Yu's enigmatic background set off a chain of events...

Recommendation: Wo De Chong Sheng Bai Yue Guang similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Wo De Chong Sheng Bai Yue Guang(我的重生白月光)

2024China
InfidelityReporter Female LeadRomanceDeathExtramarital AffairFamilyFantasyFilmed VerticallyReincarnationRevengeShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Reporter Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 17% similarity match.

The affluent woman named Zhou Xin Rou enjoyed a contented life until she discovered her close friend Zheng Xiao Ran was having an affair with her husband. This shocking betrayal led to Zhou Xin Rou experiencing an asthma attack, ultimately resulting in her death fueled by hatred. Fast forward 16 years, Zhou Xin Rou is reincarnated as a young journalist named Xu Yi Ren. Determined to seek revenge on her former best friend and unfaithful ex-husband, she sets out to reclaim everything that was rightfully hers step by step.

Recommendation: Lost in love (2000) similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Lost in love (2000)(大囍之家)

2000Hong Kong
InfidelityPhotographer Male LeadRomanceDramaFriendshipMarried Female LeadMarried LifeMarried Male LeadMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsMultiple PerspectiveWedding Planner Female Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity, Photographer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 17% similarity match.

Tracks the experiences of married individuals going through the process of separation and divorce.

Recommendation: Cinderella Date similar to Rules of Love (2005)
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Cinderella Date(シンデレラデート)

2014Japan
InfidelityRomanceDramaMarried Female LeadTeacher Female Lead

Like Rules of Love (2005), this drama also features Infidelity and Romance with a 17% similarity match.

Makoto, a married senior high school teacher, travels to Jakarta, Indonesia with her husband for a vacation. During their trip, she unexpectedly encounters journalist Ryota and develops feelings for him. Three years later, Ryota comes back to Japan, leading to a reunion with Makoto and a revival of their romance.