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Run On(런온)

2020South Korea
Calm Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadFamous Male LeadFather-Son RelationshipHardworking Female LeadHealingLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceSmart Female LeadSportsTranslator Female Lead

Ki Sun Gyeom, a former athlete who had to retire due to legal issues, crosses paths with Oh Mi Joo, a movie subtitle translator who feels their meeting is predestined. At the same time, Seo Dan Ah, the CEO of a sports agency and the legitimate heir to Seomyung Group, faces challenges related to gender bias while striving for her ambitions. Lee Young Hwa, an art student passionate about films, comes into her world. Is there a chance for romance to develop between these two couples?

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Recommendation: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha similar to Run On
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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha(갯마을 차차차)

2021South Korea
DramaHardworking Female LeadHealingLifeNice Male LeadRomanceSmart Female LeadCharacter DevelopmentCheerful Male LeadComedyConfident Female LeadHardworking Male LeadNice Female LeadOpposites Attract

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Healing, Life, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Following a disagreement with her supervisor, dentist Yoon Hye Jin retreats to a coastal village she frequented during her childhood. Upon discovering the village lacks a dentist, she decides to establish her practice there permanently. Yoon's reserved attitude clashes with the locals, but she receives help from the carefree handyman, Hong Do Sik, as she adjusts to village life. Initially, their relationship is rocky.

Recommendation: Because This Is My First Life similar to Run On
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Because This Is My First Life(이번 생은 처음이라)

2017South Korea
Calm Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadHealingLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceCohabitationComedyContract RelationshipMarriage Of ConvenienceMultiple MainsNerdy Male LeadSismance

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Healing, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A financially strained man and a homeless woman become roommates in a narrative that explores the concept of marriage and the challenges faced by the younger generation today. Nam Se Hui is a single man in his late 30s who has opted to remain unmarried. He possesses a home, yet he carries a significant mortgage debt. On the other hand, Yun Ji Ho is a single woman in her early 30s who does not own property and feels envious of those who do. Due to her financial difficulties, she has decided to stop dating. Yun Ji Ho moves into Nam Se Hui's house, and they become housemates.

Recommendation: A Year without a Job similar to Run On
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A Year without a Job(没有工作的一年)

2022China
DramaHealingLifeNice Male LeadRomanceSmart Female LeadPoor Female LeadRoommates' RelationshipSocial IssuesUnemployed Female LeadUnemployment

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 32% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around two contemporary women navigating unemployment and everyday challenges. Da Yu crosses paths with Xiao Yu, a young woman born in 1995 who shares her name and surname. Xiao Yu had left her job due to boredom, leading to a chance encounter that results in them living together. Throughout their year of joblessness, Da Yu embraces new experiences following Xiao Yu's example, while Xiao Yu learns to be more organized thanks to Da Yu's influence. Eventually, they both decide to reenter the workforce. Da Yu, aged 30, faces obstacles in the competitive corporate world and must find an alternative path forward. On the other hand, Xiao Yu learns the value of hard work and gains recognition from her bosses. Through their journey together, Da Yu and Xiao Yu discover the true essence of life and career.

Recommendation: TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain similar to Run On
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TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain(TV소설 내 마음의 꽃비)

2016South Korea
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceFamilyMelodramaRevenge

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A narrative about an intelligent young girl who, having lost her family during the Korean War, navigates the swift transformations of Korean society in the 1970s. It is a tale that explores themes of ambition, love, grief, forgiveness, and the reconciling of two generations who endured the chaotic times of the first and second Korean Wars, spanning from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Recommendation: The Evolution of Our Love similar to Run On
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The Evolution of Our Love(爱情进化论)

2018China
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeNice Male LeadRomanceFriends To LoversFriendshipIndependent Female Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Ai Ruo Man is a successful and self-sufficient professional with impressive credentials. Despite her qualifications, she has not been lucky in romantic relationships. Her former partner once mentioned that her demanding nature made it challenging for anyone to love her. On the other hand, Lu Fei, her close friend of 15 years, is a caring and laid-back individual who enjoys cooking and tending to his home and garden. While he is admired by many women, he has not been in many relationships and is not considering marriage at the moment. As they both enter their thirties, Ruo Man and Lu Fei are focused on personal growth and leading fulfilling lives in the bustling city. Will they discover love along the way? (CdramaBase)

Recommendation: Begin Again similar to Run On
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Begin Again(灿烂的风和海)

2024China
DramaHealingLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceEmotionally Strong Female LeadGallery Director Female LeadLove At First SightMarketing Director Female LeadOpposites AttractRally Driver Male LeadStarting Over

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the lively city of Macau, art curator Chen Jia Hui finds herself lacking inspiration until she crosses paths with Han Jun Hao, a former successful race car driver determined to achieve one final victory. At the same time, Mai You Ge, who is dedicated to her career, experiences unexpected uncertainties upon arriving at work. Meeting the cheerful Xu Jun Le unexpectedly forces her to reconsider her outlook. Against the backdrop of the city's allure, each individual must rekindle their sense of purpose.

Recommendation: 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made similar to Run On
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5-ji Kara 9-ji Made(5時から9時まで)

2015Japan
DramaEccentric Male LeadHardworking Female LeadMultiple CouplesRomanceSmart Female LeadArranged MarriageComedyFriendshipLove At First SightLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstRich Male Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Hardworking Female Lead, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Sakuraba Junko, a teacher at an English language school, has never had a boyfriend by the time she turns 29 and dreams of working in New York. One day, during a funeral service at a temple, she accidentally spills burning incense on a handsome monk while trying to steady herself. Despite thinking they won't meet again, Junko is surprised when she is set up on a matchmaking session with the same monk, Hoshikawa Takane.

Recommendation: Haruka no Hikari similar to Run On
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Haruka no Hikari(ハルカの光)

2021Japan
Calm Male LeadDramaHealingLifeSmart Female LeadDisasterMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipWorkplace Setting

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Drama, Healing, Life, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 28% similarity match.

Haruka, a young woman whose father is a fisherman, experienced the devastating effects of the Tohoku earthquake, losing her home and many friends. Instead of returning to her hometown after a year in temporary housing, she decided to start a new life in Tokyo. While exploring the city, she discovered a lighting store that captured her interest. Haruka eventually began working at the store, helping customers find their own sources of light in life. Through this process, she also began to heal from the emotional wounds caused by the earthquake, finding her own inner light along the way.

Recommendation: Hospital Playlist similar to Run On
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Hospital Playlist(슬기로운 의사 생활)

2020South Korea
DramaHealingLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadSmart Female LeadBromanceComedyFriendshipMedicalMultiple MainsMusicSlight RomanceSlow Romance

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narratives of individuals navigating their daily routines may appear mundane, yet they are profoundly unique within the hospital, a setting often regarded as a miniature representation of life, where new lives begin and others conclude

Recommendation: Nee Sensei, Shiranai no? similar to Run On
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Nee Sensei, Shiranai no?(ねぇ先生、知らないの?)

2019Japan
Calm Male LeadDramaHardworking Female LeadLifeNice Male LeadRomanceAdapted From A MangaBusinessClumsy Female LeadFast Paced RomanceHardworking Male LeadLove At First SightMale Chases Female FirstNaive Female Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Hanai Ao is a renowned manga artist known for her captivating romance stories, earning admiration from fans for her dedication and achievements

Recommendation: Neechan no Koibito similar to Run On
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Neechan no Koibito(姉ちゃんの恋人)

2020Japan
DramaHardworking Female LeadHealingLifeNice Male LeadRomanceBrother-Sister RelationshipComedyFamily RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstFriendshipInsecure Male LeadNice Female LeadOrphan Female Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Healing, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In high school, Momoko Adachi faced a tragic event when her parents passed away in an accident, leaving her responsible for her three younger siblings. Instead of pursuing further education, she took on a job at a hardware store to provide for her family. Fast forward 9 years, Momoko is now 27 years old while her siblings are 20, 17, and 14 years old. Momoko prioritizes her siblings' well-being above all else. During her time at work, she encounters Yoshioka-san, a person who always has a smile on his face but harbors a hidden secret.

Recommendation: Love Around similar to Run On
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Love Around(真愛黑白配)

2013Taiwan
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceBreak UpBrother-Sister RelationshipComedyFlashback To PastHeartbreakRadio Personality Female LeadRich Male LeadUnrequited Love

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Radio host Liang Xiao Shu is known for her outgoing personality, honesty, and positive outlook on life. When she discovers her boyfriend has been unfaithful, she is heartbroken. Fate leads her to Zhou Zhen, a kind and noble man from a reformed criminal family. Zhen supports Xiao Shu through her heartache and inadvertently becomes her colleague at the radio station. He goes to great lengths to conceal his true background, unaware that love is blossoming between them.

Recommendation: Touch Your Heart similar to Run On
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Touch Your Heart(진심이 닿다)

2019South Korea
Calm Male LeadDramaHardworking Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceSmart Female LeadComedyEntertainment IndustryHardworking Male LeadLawNaive Female LeadOpposites AttractSmart Male LeadSuccessful Male Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Oh Yoon Seo is a well-known actress celebrated for her stunning looks, although her acting skills leave much to be desired. She becomes embroiled in a scandal involving the heir of a wealthy conglomerate, which leads to a significant downturn in her acting career. However, she learns that a renowned screenwriter is interested in casting her as the lead female in an upcoming drama series. The role requires her character to serve as a secretary to a lawyer. To prepare for this part, Oh Yoon Seo must work as a lawyer's secretary for several months. On the other hand, Kwon Jung Rok is an attorney at a prestigious law firm, known for his arrogance and lack of warmth. One day, his supervisor instructs him to allow Oh Yoon Seo to assist him as his secretary for three months. Although he is displeased with this arrangement, he has no choice but to comply.

Recommendation: Temperature of Love similar to Run On
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Temperature of Love(사랑의 온도)

2017South Korea
Calm Male LeadDramaHealingLifeNice Male LeadRomanceBromanceComedyCookingFoodLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstOlder Woman-Younger ManSecond Chance Romance

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Drama, Healing, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Hyun Soo left her job to pursue a career as a television writer, while Jung Sun aspires to be a French cuisine chef and start her own restaurant. As they embark on their journeys to achieve their dreams, they learn that patience, determination, and above all, hope, are essential.

Recommendation: Love Scout similar to Run On
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Love Scout(나의 완벽한 비서)

2025South Korea
DramaFather-Son RelationshipHardworking Female LeadLifeNice Male LeadRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipBusinessEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadGender Role ReversalInsomniac Female LeadMentor-Mentee RelationshipWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kang Ji Yun is a successful and self-assured woman who serves as the CEO of a headhunting firm. In order to thrive in the competitive headhunting industry, she dedicates herself completely to her work. Apart from her professional life, she lacks skills in other areas and relies on her secretary, Yoo Eun Ho, for assistance with various tasks. Unlike Kang Ji Yun, Yoo Eun Ho is amiable, polite, and considerate towards others. He is a single father who excels in both parenting and household chores.

Recommendation: When the Weather Is Fine similar to Run On
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When the Weather Is Fine(날씨가 좋으면 찾아가겠어요)

2020South Korea
Calm Male LeadDramaHealingLifeNice Male LeadRomanceNovel AdaptationBromanceFlashback To PastMelodramaReturn To HometownSecret CrushSlow Burn RomanceSlow Burn Story

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Drama, Healing, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Feeling weary of her life in Seoul, Hae Won, a cellist who has shielded her heart from past traumas, makes her way back to her roots in Bookhyun Village. In this quaint town, she encounters Eun Seob, the proprietor of "Goodnight Bookstore." As their paths cross, his usual rhythm of enjoying coffee, reading, and blogging begins to change.

Recommendation: Hit the Top similar to Run On
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Hit the Top(최고의 한방)

2017South Korea
DramaEccentric Male LeadFather-Son RelationshipHardworking Female LeadLifeRomanceComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFlashback To PastHidden IdentityLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipSongwriter Male LeadTime Travel

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Lee Ji Hoon and Choi Woo Seung are childhood pals who are also studying for the civil service exam, even though Ji Hoon harbors an undisclosed aspiration to become a singer and songwriter. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they encounter Yoo Hyun Jae, a famous yet troubled member of a popular idol group from the '90s who has inadvertently traveled through time from 1993 to 2017. This marks the beginning of a tale filled with passion, romance, and camaraderie among young adults navigating the entertainment world.

Recommendation: City and Country Life similar to Run On
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City and Country Life(满仓进城)

2014China
DramaFather-Son RelationshipLifeRomanceMean In-Law

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

An educated young woman named Jingmei from the provincial capital found herself pregnant out of wedlock after joining the queue in Dalishu Village, located in northern Shaanxi. Feeling overwhelmed, she attempted to take her own life by jumping into the river, but was rescued by a man named Mancang. The father of her child, Qiu Jianming, was nowhere to be found. Despite facing difficulties, Mancang stepped up and decided to marry Jingmei, taking on the responsibility of caring for her mother and child. In order to fulfill Jingmei's dream of attending university, Mancang chose to live in the countryside with his own children, even though they were not related. CN Drama Channel

Recommendation: A Little Mood for Love similar to Run On
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A Little Mood for Love(小敏家)

2021China
HealingLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceFamily

Like Run On, this drama also features Healing, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Aim the Heart! Archeress similar to Run On
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Aim the Heart! Archeress(瞄准靶心,菜金叶!)

2022China
Famous Male LeadMultiple CouplesRomanceSmart Female LeadSportsArcheryChasing A DreamEnemies To LoversWeb SeriesYouth

Like Run On, this drama also features Famous Male Lead, Multiple Couples, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Sports themes with a 26% similarity match.

The series follows the journey of Han Ruofei, a former celebrity, who reluctantly joins the archery team as an observer as part of a company arrangement. She becomes an apprentice to Cai Jinye, despite their initial dislike for each other. As they navigate through challenges and obstacles, Han Ruofei's companionship becomes a motivating force for Cai Jinye to chase after her dreams. Their hearts gradually draw closer together, like two arrows aiming for their targets.

Recommendation: Bara no nai Hanaya similar to Run On
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Bara no nai Hanaya(薔薇のない花屋)

2008Japan
DramaHealingLifeNice Male LeadRomanceCharacter DevelopmentFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipFlorist Male LeadSlow Burn Romance

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Shiomi Eiji works as a florist and is raising his young daughter, Shizuku, on his own. One rainy day, he kindly invites a blind woman seeking refuge under his shop's awning to come inside. As their relationship blossoms, a twist of unexpected events reveals a tangled web of deceit and hidden agendas. Each character carries their own concealed truths and burdens, adding layers of complexity to the unfolding story.

Recommendation: Memories of Peking similar to Run On
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Memories of Peking(芝麻胡同)

2019China
DramaLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceSmart Female LeadChinese Republican EraFamilyFriendshipHistoricalHistorical FictionStrong Female Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Life, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 25% similarity match.

Taking place in 1947, the story revolves around a trio consisting of a shop owner, his spouse, and a young lady on a mission to heal her father. Yan Zheng Sheng manages a pickle shop in Beijing and assumes the responsibility of caring for his uncle after his brother and nephew tragically pass away. To fulfill his duties as a son and ensure the family legacy, Yan Zheng Sheng marries Mu Chun Hua as his second wife while already being wed to Lin Cui Qing. Their relationship blossoms over time, but in 1950, they are compelled to divorce due to the implementation of the New Marriage Law. Despite this, Yan Zheng Sheng, Mu Chun Hua, and Lin Cui Qing navigate the following decades as a united family. This narrative sheds light on the lives of everyday individuals residing in Sesame Alley.

Recommendation: When You're In Love similar to Run On
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When You're In Love(当你恋爱时)

2020China
DramaLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The series "In the Realm of Love" is captivating due to its compact size, capturing the essence of young urban individuals in various stages of love. Despite being only 5 minutes long, each episode presents a unique love story, showcasing the power of storytelling within a brief timeframe. The show explores themes such as fortune and regret in love, reconciliations after arguments, and the intensity of passion, offering a glimpse into authentic urban life and crafting a microcosm of love within the "love apartment" setting.

Recommendation: Yasashii Jikan similar to Run On
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Yasashii Jikan(優しい時間)

2005Japan
DramaFather-Son RelationshipHealingLifeRomanceCafé SettingDeathFamilyIsland SettingPotterySnowy Setting

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Healing, Life, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

After losing his wife Megumi in a tragic car accident, Yukichi Wakui, a former businessman, decides to start a new chapter in Furano, Hokkaido

Recommendation: Love That Makes You Cry similar to Run On
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Love That Makes You Cry(いつかこの恋を思い出してきっと泣いてしまう)

2016Japan
DramaHealingLifeRomanceMiniseriesUnrequited Love

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Healing, Life, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Following the death of her mother at a young age, Sugihara Oto was raised by adoptive parents in the countryside of Hokkaido. Despite giving up on her dreams, she maintains a cheerful and courageous attitude. However, she faces a dilemma when her adoptive parents pressure her into marrying a wealthy man who is 20 years older in order to alleviate the family's financial struggles. Meanwhile, Soda Ren, who lost his parents early on, was raised by his grandfather in Fukushima's rural surroundings. When his grandfather falls victim to a scam, Ren heads to Tokyo to earn money to save their farmland. Although he dreams of reuniting with his grandfather, the harsh reality sets in. By chance, Oto also travels to Tokyo, leading to a tale of love and personal growth among six young individuals from rural backgrounds who find themselves in the bustling city.

Recommendation: My Unfortunate Boyfriend similar to Run On
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My Unfortunate Boyfriend(나의 유감스러운 남자친구)

2015South Korea
DramaEccentric Male LeadHardworking Female LeadNice Male LeadRomanceAirhead Male LeadAmusement Park SettingClumsy Male LeadFirst LoveNaive Male LeadWeak Male Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Hardworking Female Lead, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yoon Tae Woon is a man who values honesty above all, often to an extreme degree. Conversely, Yoo Ji Na is a woman unafraid to deceive in order to obtain her desires. As she embarks on her new corporate career, she is resolute in her ambition to succeed by any means necessary. The drama will explore how their unexpected relationship evolves into genuine love.

Recommendation: The Youth Memories similar to Run On
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The Youth Memories(梦中的那片海)

2023China
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesRomance1970sBusiness IndustryClingy Female LeadFriendshipHardworking Male LeadTeamworkYouth

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Xiao Chun Sheng, along with his companions Ye Guo Hua and Chen Hong Jun, were all raised in the same courtyard and come from military and government backgrounds

Recommendation: You Are My Secret similar to Run On
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You Are My Secret(私藏浪漫)

2024China
Hardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipCharacter DevelopmentHardworking Male LeadMarriage Of ConvenienceSecret RelationshipSismanceWorkplace Romance

Like Run On, this drama also features Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Tu Xiao Ning, the manager of the lobby, is currently under probation at Huayuan Tower

Recommendation: Unbeatable You similar to Run On
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Unbeatable You(逆流而上的你)

2019China
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceBetrayalBetrayed By A Significant OtherChasing A DreamComedyFamily RelationshipFriendshipSaleswoman Female Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

When a saleswoman and her spouse face challenges at work threatening their dreams, they work hard to improve their financial situation. Liu Ai is a top performer in sales, while her husband Yang Guang works as a designer. Their goal is to earn enough money to start a family and buy a home. However, when Liu Ai's boss refuses to pay her rightful earnings at the end of the year, she quits in anger. Meanwhile, Yang Guang also experiences work-related issues. With support from friends, they decide to overcome these obstacles. Liu Ai takes a leap of faith by starting her own business, aiming to excel in sales.

Recommendation: Zenkai Girl similar to Run On
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Zenkai Girl(全開ガール)

2011Japan
DramaFather-Son RelationshipNice Male LeadRomanceSmart Female LeadCharacter DevelopmentComedyFamilyFriendshipSismanceSlow Burn RomanceSuccessful Female Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

Ayukawa Wakaba is determined to pursue a career as an international lawyer and is filled with ambition. After landing a job at an international law firm, she is disappointed when her first assignment is to babysit the boss' 5-year-old daughter, Hinata. Despite her dislike for children and caregiving, Wakaba reluctantly takes on the job due to her desire for wealth and success. During a visit to a preschool to pick up Hinata, she meets a man named Yamada Sota, who lacks a higher education, wealth, or clear goals for the future - qualities that Wakaba cannot tolerate, as they are the opposite of her own ideals. Despite her initial resistance, Wakaba finds herself caring for Hinata and a few other children alongside Sota. Through the challenges of childcare, Wakaba begins to discover what truly matters to her. This heartwarming comedy explores themes of work, relationships, and love.

Recommendation: Suiyobi 22-ji dake no Kare similar to Run On
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Suiyobi 22-ji dake no Kare(水曜日22時だけの彼)

2021Japan
Calm Male LeadEccentric Male LeadLifeNice Male LeadRomanceCalm Female LeadCharacter DevelopmentInner MonologueLack Of CommunicationMiniseriesNaive Male LeadWeb Series

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Eccentric Male Lead, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Natsumi and Haruto first met at a social gathering where she kindly offered him her shoulder to rest on. Since that evening, Haruto has been visiting Natsumi's house every Wednesday at 10:00 PM to lean on her for comfort. Natsumi is hesitant when it comes to matters of the heart. Despite her feelings for Haruto, she has made a promise to herself to avoid men who cannot understand her thoughts. Thus, a mysterious and awkward relationship blossoms between the two of them.

Recommendation: Love Family similar to Run On
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Love Family(有愛一家人)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceBromanceEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamilyFriendshipRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSisters' Relationship

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This is a tale of a household called 'Joyful Residence' where the owner's three daughters reside. Wan Sheng Ren's mother has a requirement that he must be wed before turning 30, prompting her to arrange potential matches for him. However, Wan Sheng Ren cannot forget the young girl he encountered in his youth - an angelic figure who filled him with warmth. The only memento he has from that encounter is a handkerchief. By chance, he spots a news segment about a place called 'Joyful Residence', whose logo matches the one on his handkerchief. Intrigued, he applies for a position at the 'Joyful Residence', where he meets the three sisters, including You Ai.

Recommendation: Second to Last Love similar to Run On
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Second to Last Love(끝에서 두번째 사랑)

2016South Korea
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceAge GapDifficult AdulthoodEntertainment IndustryHardworking Male LeadMisunderstandingNeighbors' RelationshipProducer Female Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This is a tale of adult romance centered around a woman in her forties who is a television producer. Focused solely on her retirement plans and uninterested in love, her life takes a turn when she relocates to a new town. There, she encounters a 46-year-old widower with a child, sparking a romantic connection between them.

Recommendation: Love at Night similar to Run On
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Love at Night(夜色暗涌时)

2021China
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceNovel AdaptationEx Comes BackHealthy Mains’ RelationshipRich Male LeadSecond Chance RomanceSmart Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Xu Qing You is a dedicated and focused woman holding a high-ranking position at a promising company. She is committed to her work and is in a long-term relationship with Fan Yun Xi, whom she has been with for a decade. Despite their plans to marry soon, their relationship hits a rough patch when she learns about his infidelity with another woman, leading her to call off the engagement. Distraught, she seeks solace in a bar where she encounters Mo Ling Ze, a man she had a brief and unpleasant encounter with earlier that day. In a drunken state, she engages in conversation with him and wakes up the next day in a hotel room with hazy memories of the previous night, assuming they had a one-night stand. To her surprise, she discovers that Mo Ling Ze has taken control of her company. As they are compelled to spend time together, they realize they share common interests and enjoy each other's company. Meanwhile, her ex-fiancé is determined to win back Xu Qing You's affections. Will she rekindle her past relationship, or is a new romance on the horizon for her?

Recommendation: Ashita no Kimi ga Motto Suki similar to Run On
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Ashita no Kimi ga Motto Suki(明日の君がもっと好き)

2018Japan
DramaLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceLGBTQ+Love OctagonMiniseries

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The series follows the lives of individuals who have fallen out of love. Matsuo Ryo is employed at a landscaping company and holds a negative view of women. During a visit to a client's office, he encounters Satogawa Akane, a secretary to a CEO who is highly regarded by male colleagues for her beauty and intelligence. However, Akane, disillusioned by a past relationship, is not interested in pursuing romantic relationships and only engages in sexual encounters with married men. A new colleague named Kinosaki Haruto shows interest in Akane. Meanwhile, Ryo is approached by his boss with a proposal to marry his daughter Tanno Ayaka and eventually take over the company, but Ryo sees Ayaka as a sister figure and feels embarrassed by the suggestion. Ayaka, who works at a construction site by day and a girl's bar by night, struggles with her own sexual identity. One night at the girl's bar, she is approached by a female customer named Kuroda Azusa.

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Intense Love(韫色过浓)

2020China
Calm Male LeadLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceActress Female LeadArranged MarriageArranged RelationshipCohabitationComedyDoctor Male LeadFemale Chases Male FirstLove At First Sight

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A well-known actress with a controversial past and a detached brilliant physician both push back against their parents' efforts to set them up, until destiny intervenes

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Well Dominated Love(奈何BOSS又如何)

2020China
DramaEccentric Male LeadMultiple CouplesRomanceSmart Female LeadAmnesiaBoss-Employee RelationshipCalm Female LeadComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFirst LoveRational Female LeadRich Male Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Nie Xing Chen has recently been hired as Yan Jing Zhi's assistant. Despite their initial meeting, she quickly became aware of her boss's challenging daily routines. He is a self-assured CEO with a sharp intellect, mild obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and a quest for perfection in both his professional and personal life. While viewed as a flawless man by many, he is also known for his assertiveness at work. In contrast, Nie Xing Chen excels as a secretary, displaying qualities such as sweetness, beauty, competence, independence, and a consistently positive and optimistic outlook on life. Yan Jing Zhi is notorious for being a cold and unapproachable boss, but Nie Xing Chen proves to be capable of handling him single-handedly. As their relationship evolves, they find themselves falling in love, only to encounter challenges along the way. What lies ahead for these two individuals who have been in each other's lives for so long?

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My Best Friend's Story(流金岁月)

2020China
DramaLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceSmart Female LeadNovel AdaptationChildhood Friends RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamily PressureFemale RivalryPoor FamilySismance

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Life, Multiple Couples, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narrative is set in modern-day Shanghai and revolves around the strong bond between two women from diverse upbringings

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To Dear Myself(亲爱的自己)

2020China
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceExtramarital AffairFamilyFamily SecretJob HuntingOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadWorkplace Setting

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Three close female friends, Li Si Yu, Gu Xiao Ling, and Zhang Zhi Zhi, are determined to succeed in their bustling city lives. Despite their strong bond, each woman faces unique challenges. Li Si Yu, a dedicated sales representative, faces relationship strain when her boyfriend loses his job. Gu Xiao Ling, who has always relied on her beauty to find love, realizes time is running out until she meets someone special. Zhang Zhi Zhi, seeking a peaceful life with her family, is shattered when she discovers her husband's affair. As they navigate through their struggles, will they find happiness with the support of their friendship?

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Nothing but You(爱情而已)

2023China
DramaHardworking Female LeadMultiple CouplesRomanceSportsAge GapAthlete Male LeadHardworking Male LeadNice Female LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManSport ClubTennisTennis Player Male Lead

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Liang You An, an executive assistant to a prominent figure, found herself feeling stuck in her unfulfilling job

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From Love to Happiness(从爱情到幸福)

2022China
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeNice Male LeadRomanceDifficult AdulthoodDisapproving ParentLife LessonMarried LifeRich Male LeadRivalrySearch For HappinessSmart Male Lead

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Shen Yu and Gu Xiao Wei were both in love with the talented Hua Wei Lin. However, when Hua Wei Lin faced unexpected family issues, he had to leave university and start working earlier than planned. Shen Yu defied her parents' objections and married him, facing many challenges in their life together. Meanwhile, Gu Xiao Wei focused on building her business empire, providing discreet support to Shen Yu and Hua Wei Lin until they achieved financial stability. Despite facing her own emotional battles, Gu Xiao Wei eventually learned to open her heart and find happiness with their help.

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Pride(プライド)

2004Japan
DramaMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceSportsBromanceCharacter DevelopmentIce HockeyMale Chases Female FirstSismanceSlow RomanceSteamy KissTeamwork

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, Romance, and Sports themes with a 23% similarity match.

Haru leads his ice hockey team as captain and star player, earning the respect of his teammates. He takes hockey very seriously, devoting all his focus to the sport, while treating romance as a mere game. Aki, a typical office worker, is patiently waiting for her boyfriend to return from studying architecture overseas. However, there are no signs of his return at the moment. One day, Aki's friends, determined to help her move on, invite her to a hockey game where she first lays eyes on Haru.

Recommendation: Engine similar to Run On
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Engine(エンジン)

2005Japan
DramaEccentric Male LeadLifeRomanceSportsCar RacingCharacter DevelopmentComedyFoster FamilyFound FamilyFriendshipLife LessonMotorsport

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Jiro Kanzaki, a skilled F3000 driver known for his exceptional driving abilities and fearless nature, is faced with unexpected challenges that lead him to leave his team and return to Japan after many years. While looking for a new racing opportunity, Jiro stays with his family, who include his stern father, demanding sister, and the 12 children at his father's foster home. Alongside them are a conceited male teacher and a dreamy female teacher. Jiro's presence at home brings about positive changes in those around him, though he is unaware of the impact they will have on his own life.

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Tokyo Alice(東京アリス)

2017Japan
DramaLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceAdapted From A MangaComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFemale Centered PlotFriendshipHousemates' RelationshipLGBTQ+Sismance

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

In the bustling neighborhood of Daikanyama in Tokyo, there are four ex-schoolmates who reside together in an apartment, each striving to find their own happiness. Arisugawa Fuu is employed at a design firm and indulges in fashion with a substantial portion of her earnings, Hada Mizuho is an up-and-coming manga illustrator, Sakuragawa Rio specializes in psychosomatic therapy, and Enjoji Sayuri holds a position at an art gallery in Ginza.

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Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte(着飾る恋には理由があって)

2021Japan
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeNice Male LeadRomanceCharacter DevelopmentCohabitationFoodInfluencer Female LeadMale Chases Female FirstNice Female LeadOpposites AttractUnrequited Love

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Mashiba Kurumi is a publicist for "el Arco Iris," a rising interior design company popular among the younger generation through social media. She is a fashion enthusiast who is conscious of her image and seeks approval from her colleagues and boss, Hayama Shogo. Kurumi becomes so engrossed in her work that she forgets to renew her apartment lease, leading her friend Koko to help her find a new place. They discover a shared residence with three strangers: Fujino Shun, a simplistic chef aspiring for a minimalist lifestyle; Terai Haruto, Shun's cousin who works as an online counselor; and Hase Ayaka, an up-and-coming artist who creates contemporary art while working part-time as a delivery driver at a luxury supermarket. Despite their differing ages, professions, and beliefs, these individuals come together to share a home. As their personalities clash, Kurumi experiences love, deepens friendships, and learns to embrace her true self by shedding her "armor."

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Konin Todoke ni Han wo Oshita dake desu ga(婚姻届に判を捺しただけですが)

2021Japan
Eccentric Male LeadHardworking Female LeadLifeMultiple CouplesRomanceCohabitationComedyDebtFemale Chases Male FirstHardworking Male LeadIntroverted Male LeadMarriage Of ConvenienceSmart Male Lead

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Ookado Akiha, a 27-year-old who is determined to remain unmarried, unexpectedly receives an offer from Momose Shuu, a 30-year-old man who desires the appearance of being married. Despite their initial agreement to enter into a fake marriage, their dynamic shifts as they begin living together and portraying a couple. (Doramaworld)

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Konto ga Hajimaru(コントが始まる)

2021Japan
DramaEccentric Male LeadFather-Son RelationshipHardworking Female LeadLifeCalm Female LeadEccentric Female LeadFamily RelationshipHardworking Male LeadMultiple MainsStudent-Teacher RelationshipTakarazukaYouth

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Eccentric Male Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Hardworking Female Lead, and Life themes with a 23% similarity match.

The tale revolves around five individuals in their late twenties striving to bounce back from significant setbacks in their lives. Haruto Takaiwa, Shunta Asabuki, and Junpei Minowa form the lesser-known comedy group Macbeth. They frequently meet at a diner where Rihoko Nakahama is employed as a server. Tsumugi Nakahama is Rihoko Nakahama's younger sibling.

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Prism(プリズム)

2022Japan
Calm Male LeadDramaFather-Son RelationshipLifeRomanceBisexual Male LeadChasing A DreamCheerful Female LeadDivorced ParentsGardener Male LeadLovers ReunitedMother-Daughter RelationshipVoice Acting

Like Run On, this drama also features Calm Male Lead, Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Life, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Maejima Satsuki is employed part-time at a plant nursery in Tokyo. Although she dreams of becoming a voice actor, she is close to abandoning her goal. Satsuki has never taken her work seriously, including her approach to relationships. However, everything changes when she meets Morishita Riku, a landscape designer. Riku becomes intrigued by a terrarium that Satsuki created, leading her to assist him with a garden project. As their relationship blossoms, another gardener named Shiraishi Yuma joins the project, causing Riku to be greatly affected. Unaware of their past connection, Satsuki finds herself caught in a web of emotions as they work together to finish the garden. Ultimately, Satsuki must make a decision that will impact all three of them.

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Alone in Love(연애시대)

2006South Korea
DramaLifeMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRomanceNovel AdaptationComedyDeathDivorced Female LeadDivorced Male LeadLove SquareNice Female LeadSlow Burn Story

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Life, Multiple Couples, Nice Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Lee Dong Jin and Yoo Eun Ho ended their marriage two years prior, yet they still find reasons to meet, frequently at the donut shop where they used to go on dates. They keep tabs on each other's romantic endeavors and invent justifications, such as anniversaries, to maintain their connection. Although their feelings for one another run deep, their pride and the influence of others complicate matters, prompting them to bring new individuals into their lives.

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Misaeng: Incomplete Life(미생)

2014South Korea
DramaHardworking Female LeadLifeNice Male LeadSmart Female LeadAdapted From A WebtoonBoss-Employee RelationshipBusinessFriendshipGender DiscriminationHardworking Male LeadSmart Male LeadTeamwork

Like Run On, this drama also features Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Nice Male Lead, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Jang Geu Rae, once a talented Go player, faces difficulties after his aspiration to become a professional in the game falls short. He finds himself interning at One International, where he encounters another intern, An Yeong Yi. Together, they deal with the pressures of working under the strict Section Chief Oh Sang Shik and contend with the driven Jang Baek Ki. As Geu Rae adapts to the corporate environment, he makes an effort to preserve his sense of self.