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Sad Love Story(슬픈연가)

2005South Korea
BlindnessComposer Male LeadDisabilityDramaLifeLovers SeparatedMelodramaMusician Female LeadMusician Male LeadRecord Producer Male LeadRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSinger Female LeadTearjerker

Sad Sonata tells a tale of love involving two men and a woman. Young Joon Young, brought up by his mother who sold alcohol to American soldiers, crossed paths with blind Hae In, and they became childhood lovers. Later, Hae In moved to the United States with her aunt, who was married to an American soldier. There, she encountered Gun Woo, Joon Young's best friend and the son of a wealthy businessman. After receiving a letter from Hwa Jung informing her of Joon Young's death, she accepted Gun Woo's affection. Following a successful surgery, Hae In regained her sight. The narrative resumes when composer Joon Young, singer Hae In, and music producer Gun Woo reunite.

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Recommendation: Shining Days (2013) similar to Sad Love Story
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Shining Days (2013)(璀璨人生)

2013China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Filled with hidden truths about its characters' origins, the plot delves into the lives of the wealthy elite and the challenges faced by the innocent protagonist Yu Fei as she seeks to uncover the reality

Recommendation: Angel Eyes similar to Sad Love Story
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Angel Eyes(엔젤아이즈)

2014South Korea
BlindnessLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceTearjerkerDeathDeath Of A FatherDoctor Male LeadFirst LoveMale Chases Female FirstMedicalTime Skip

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Blindness, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, Second Chance Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 29% similarity match.

Park Dong Joo is a bright and capable high school student who, following the tragic loss of his father, was raised in a nurturing environment by his mother alongside his ill younger sister

Recommendation: Boku no Ita Jikan similar to Sad Love Story
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Boku no Ita Jikan(僕のいた時間)

2014Japan
DisabilityDramaLifeMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipIllnessMother-Daughter RelationshipNeurological DisorderNice Male LeadSmart Male LeadTerminal Illness

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Disability, Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 27% similarity match.

Sawada Takuto, a typical college student, discovers he has been diagnosed with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's disease) and has limited time left. Rather than succumbing to sadness, Takuto chooses to embrace life to the fullest.

Recommendation: More than Blue: The Series similar to Sad Love Story
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More than Blue: The Series(比悲傷更悲傷的故事:影集版)

2021Taiwan
Composer Male LeadLifeMelodramaRecord Producer Male LeadRomanceTearjerkerMultiple CouplesMultiple MainsMusicMusic IndustrySecret LoveSongwriter Male LeadTerminal IllnessTime Skip

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Composer Male Lead, Life, Melodrama, Record Producer Male Lead, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 27% similarity match.

In More than Blue: The Series, the plot follows Wang Po Han, a music producer, and his assistant An Yi Qi as they search for the rightful owner of a mysterious song for their artist, A-Lin. Along the way, they discover a diary belonging to K, the producer of the song, which delves into K's life story. The diary recounts the tale of K and Cream, two orphans who navigate life's ups and downs together. Tragically, K is diagnosed with terminal leukemia, but chooses to keep this information hidden from Cream, who fears being left alone.

Recommendation: Beautiful Days similar to Sad Love Story
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Beautiful Days(아름다운 날들)

2001South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaMusician Female LeadRomanceSinger Female LeadCold Male LeadEntertainment IndustryFamily RelationshipFamous Woman-Common ManIll Female LeadLove TriangleMusic IndustryOrphan Female Lead

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Musician Female Lead, Romance, and Singer Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

After completing his studies in the United States, Lee Min Chul returns to join his father's successful music company, Victory Records. It is revealed that his father had engaged in unethical behavior in the past, including being responsible for the death of Sun Jae's father, Min Chul's stepbrother. Two girls, Yeon Soo and Se Na, who grew up together in an orphanage, enter the picture. Se Na becomes inspired to pursue a career as a pop star after a chance encounter with the boss of Victory Records. As time passes, both girls move to Seoul to start their new lives, but they become separated. Yeon Soo lands a job at Victory Records with the hope of reuniting with Se Na and becomes entangled in the lives of the stepbrothers, Min Chul and Sun Jae. Yeon Soo and Min Chul strike a deal to assist each other's siblings. Yeon Soo moves in with Min Chul's family as a tutor for his younger sister Min Ji, while Min Chul supports Se Na in achieving her goal of becoming a singer. A complicated drama ensues, leading to romantic feelings developing between Min Chul, Sun Jae, and Yeon Soo. Despite facing numerous challenges, Yeon Soo ultimately chooses Min Chul, but their relationship is tested by various obstacles.

Recommendation: Love in the Forlorn City similar to Sad Love Story
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Love in the Forlorn City(伤城之恋)

2008China
DramaLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceStar Crossed Lovers

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

An impoverished, attractive, and determined young woman and the carefree son of a wealthy household develop feelings for each other. Will their genuine love be able to withstand the challenges of destiny, financial struggles, illness, loss, and deceit?

Recommendation: Love Again (2012) similar to Sad Love Story
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Love Again (2012)(러브 어게인)

2012South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds as men and women in their 40s reunite after three decades, thanks to an event organized by a former classmate. While they keep their current lives concealed, they relish the gathering and subsequently return to their daily routines. However, two of the attendees start meeting regularly, reigniting past passions and leading to a perilous romantic entanglement. The story intricately explores the tensions within families and the weight of everyday life, yet as they unravel the enigma, the bonds of friendship and affection among them withstand numerous challenges and reconciliations. This tale captures the loneliness and struggles of middle age in contemporary existence, which imposes the obligations of parenthood and partnership upon them, offering a chance to reflect on the lives they inadvertently left behind long ago.

Recommendation: Be With You (2017) similar to Sad Love Story
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Be With You (2017)(不得不爱)

2017China
DramaLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceNovel Adaptation

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This story delves into the appreciation and animosity within the wealthy and influential, exploring their complex relationship. It revolves around a love affair tainted by desire and pain. Their initial meeting occurred in their youth, marked by hidden emotions. Upon reuniting, their connection loses its purity. As a seasoned businessman, he relies on tactics to achieve his goals. Confronted by her return filled with resentment, will their fates be reversed for a fresh start? One misstep leads to more, revealing a mix of love and hate, as well as self-interest in their affair. They themselves struggle to discern the authenticity of their feelings. Who will have the courage to acknowledge that happiness may be within reach for them?

Recommendation: Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta Koto similar to Sad Love Story
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Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta Koto(君が教えてくれたこと)

2000Japan
DisabilityDramaLifeMelodramaRomanceAutismAutistic Female LeadDoctor-Patient RelationshipNeurodevelopmental DisorderOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Disability, Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Mayuko, a young woman with autism struggling to comprehend human emotions, crosses paths with Shinichi, a former psychiatrist mourning the sudden loss of his girlfriend. Despite his own emotional turmoil, Shinichi decides to assist Mayuko in improving her social skills. Through their interactions, Shinichi realizes that Mayuko is also helping him rediscover the love he had buried deep within his grief.

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to Sad Love Story
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLove Triangle

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In 2009, Deng Cao Cao faces the kidnapping of her three-year-old son, leading to her husband Guan Hao blaming her for negligence and the subsequent decision to divorce. Despite the passage of five years, she continues to struggle as a single parent while on a relentless quest to locate her missing child. Along the way, she crosses paths with Gong Jian, a former military serviceman turned entrepreneur, who aids her in the search for her son and forms a deep bond with both mother and child. As Cao Cao and Gong Jian grow closer, complications arise with the return of Guan Hao and the interference of Gong Jian's mother. The question remains whether a new marriage is on the horizon or if familial and friendship bonds will be irreparably damaged.

Recommendation: The Love of Happiness similar to Sad Love Story
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The Love of Happiness(因为爱情有幸福)

2016China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Lu Xiao Nan (played by Tina Tang), an independent woman who harbors a fear of marriage due to the complexities involved in merging two lives and families. However, she meets Kevin (portrayed by William Chan), a university professor who is unfettered by familial ties and possesses a warm and adaptable nature. Despite her initial reservations, Xiao Nan marries Kevin and supports him in his quest to reconnect with his estranged family. As they navigate the challenges of blending into his family, Xiao Nan finds solace and purpose with the help of her supportive husband. Meanwhile, Kevin unravels the mysteries surrounding his childhood amnesia. The series is available in two versions: 66 episodes lasting 35-55 minutes each for TV viewing, or 70 episodes of 45 minutes each for DVD watching.

Recommendation: Dear Them similar to Sad Love Story
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Dear Them(亲爱的她们)

2017China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of two elderly friends who find solace in each other as they navigate the challenges of letting go of earthly concerns. Through the eyes of Gu Jia Yi, we gain insight into the lives and hardships faced by her mother and her mother's companions.

Recommendation: Invisible Journey similar to Sad Love Story
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Invisible Journey(彩色世界)

2002Hong Kong
BlindnessDramaLifeRomanceFriendshipTeacher Female Lead

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Blindness, Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The story follows Lam Lok Yi, a visually impaired music instructor, and Cheung Ka Faat, a temporary teacher, as they cross paths at a primary school in Ping Chau and develop a close friendship.

Recommendation: I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon similar to Sad Love Story
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I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon(我要變成硬柿子)

2007Taiwan
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceFriendshipHigh SchoolLove TriangleSchool BullyingSchool SettingYouth

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

From a young age, Ruan Shi Zhi has always been a target for bullies. Now, at 18, he is determined to leave his troubled past behind and start fresh. However, as soon as he enters his summer class, he is faced with a group of classmates he usually tries to avoid. Just as he considers leaving, a girl who seems to radiate kindness enters the room. He is instantly smitten with her and decides to toughen up in order to win her heart. To survive in this challenging environment, he knows he must change himself and overcome any obstacles in his way.

Recommendation: Because·Love similar to Sad Love Story
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Because·Love(因為·愛)

2016China
BlindnessDisabilityDramaRomanceAge GapUnrequited Love

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Blindness, Disability, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

According to the initial plot summary available online, the main male character is an advertising executive who enjoys riding motorcycles and rollerblading. At one point, he experiences a temporary loss of vision. The female protagonist, on the other hand, becomes deaf at the age of 18. Despite the challenges she faces, she remains determined and resilient. When she encounters true love, she must confront her feelings. Even though she has a long-time companion whom she believes will be with her forever, she must decide how to navigate this new relationship.

Recommendation: My Lovely Girl similar to Sad Love Story
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My Lovely Girl(내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀)

2014South Korea
Composer Male LeadDramaMusician Male LeadRecord Producer Male LeadRomanceAge GapAge GapChasing A DreamEntertainment IndustryMusicMusic IndustryOlder Man-Younger WomanRecord Producer Female Lead

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Composer Male Lead, Drama, Musician Male Lead, Record Producer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Lee Hyun Wook works as a composer and producer for an entertainment firm. Following the tragic loss of his girlfriend in an accident, he encounters and develops feelings for her younger sister, Yoon Se Na, who aspires to be a music producer.

Recommendation: All Out of Love similar to Sad Love Story
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All Out of Love(凉生,我们可不可以不忧伤)

2018China
DramaLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceNovel AdaptationAdopted Siblings LoveAge GapAge GapDifficult AdulthoodFamily RelationshipMisunderstandingOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Liang Sheng and Jiang Sheng have always shared a close bond as siblings

Recommendation: For My Love similar to Sad Love Story
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For My Love(我们的爱)

2017China
DisabilityDramaLifeRomanceFamilyGrandma-Granddaughter RelationshipMulti-Generational

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Disability, Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In "For My Love," the narrative revolves around a family spanning three generations. Retired Grandma Qi devotes much of her time to caring for her granddaughter Ting Ting. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Ting Ting's parents decide to divorce and Ting Ting herself becomes deaf following an accident.

Recommendation: Muse no Kagami similar to Sad Love Story
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Muse no Kagami(ミューズの鏡)

2012Japan
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceMusicSchool SettingShort Length Series

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the story "Muse no Kagami," Rino Sashihara portrays a regular girl from a rural area without any remarkable attributes. Her life changes when she meets Okita Ryu, a once-popular actor, who recognizes her talent for quickly memorizing lines and her hidden acting skills. Impressed by her abilities, he guides her towards pursuing a career in acting.

Recommendation: On the Way to the Airport similar to Sad Love Story
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On the Way to the Airport(공항 가는 길)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceAirport SettingFlight Attendant Female LeadInfidelity

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Choi Soo Ah has dedicated the past twelve years to her role as an airline assistant purser while raising her daughter with her husband, who is a pilot. She feels fulfilled in her life; however, everything shifts when she encounters Seo Do Woo. Seo Do Woo, a cheerful and amiable part-time architecture teacher, is also married and has a daughter. He is satisfied with his life until an unexpected event introduces chaos and leads him to Choi Soo Ah. How will their lives intertwine as they come together?

Recommendation: Hello, God similar to Sad Love Story
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Hello, God(안녕하세요 하느님)

2006South Korea
DisabilityDramaRomanceTearjerkerNovel AdaptationIntellectual DisabilityNeurodevelopmental Disorder

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Disability, Drama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative centers around a cheerful and naïve 27-year-old man who has an IQ of 65. Due to his challenges, he faces neglect from society and is often looked down upon; however, he strives to remain hopeful and not let negativity affect him. Seo Eun Hye, a clumsy con artist on the run from law enforcement, believes that wealth can provide happiness, while love only leads to more sorrow than it is worth. One day, she encounters this young man, and he profoundly transforms her perspective on life.

Recommendation: Will It Snow for Christmas? similar to Sad Love Story
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Will It Snow for Christmas?(크리스마스에 눈이 올까요?)

2009South Korea
DramaLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerCharacter DevelopmentDeathFamily PressureFamily SecretFirst LoveForbidden LoveHidden PastLove Triangle

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 23% similarity match.

Cha Kang Jin is the offspring of a barmaid named Cha Chun Hee. His life is challenging as he often finds himself in altercations and witnesses others mistreating his mother, yet he feels powerless to intervene. He encountered Han Ji Wan during their teenage years, but their relationship could not progress because Ji Wan fled. Eight years later, he crosses paths with Ji Wan again at her engagement ceremony to Park Tae Joon. However, he is devastated to see that Ji Wan acts as if she has forgotten him completely.

Recommendation: Alice in Wonder City similar to Sad Love Story
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Alice in Wonder City(給愛麗絲的奇蹟)

2012Taiwan
DramaMusician Female LeadMusician Male LeadRomanceSinger Female LeadArrogant Male LeadClandestine OperationDeath Of A WifeDifficult AdulthoodMusicTsundere Male LeadViolinist Male LeadWidower Male Lead

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Musician Female Lead, Musician Male Lead, Romance, and Singer Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

He Ting Yu is a renowned violinist who recently completed a tour abroad. Chen Hai Jie is an ambitious individual who relocated to the city with hopes of becoming a top-tier violinist. Lan Die Fei possesses a captivating voice and a talent for pitch. Alice, a enigmatic individual from Japan, roams the city streets in pursuit of her past. Their aspirations have taken root in the city, and now they eagerly await the day when those aspirations will come to fruition.

Recommendation: Someone Like You similar to Sad Love Story
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Someone Like You(聽見幸福)

2015Taiwan
BlindnessDramaMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceBlind Male LeadBusiness IndustryCellular Memory (CM)Death Of A FiancéeDoppelgangerHealingOrgan TransplantationTwo Roles

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Blindness, Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

After a devastating car accident, Fang Zhan Cheng suffers the loss of both his fiancée, Liang Luo Han, and his eyesight. Overwhelmed with grief, he rejects the option of a corneal transplant that could potentially restore his vision. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when Wang Yu Xi, bearing a striking resemblance to his late fiancée, becomes his caregiver. Meanwhile, Xu Ya Ti, the recipient of Luo Han's heart, starts to display her traits and characteristics. Caught between two women - one who looks like his fiancée and one who acts like her - Zhan Cheng is faced with a difficult decision.

Recommendation: 1 Litre no Namida similar to Sad Love Story
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1 Litre no Namida(1 リットルの涙)

2005Japan
DisabilityDramaMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerNovel AdaptationBased On A True StoryDeathDisabled Female LeadHigh SchoolNeurological DisorderSpinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA)Terminal Illness

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Disability, Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 23% similarity match.

Fifteen-year-old Ikeuchi Aya is a typical girl from a family involved in running a tofu shop, getting ready to start high school. Recently, Aya has been experiencing unusual symptoms such as frequent falls and difficulty walking. After a visit to the doctor with her mother Shioka, they learn that Aya has been diagnosed with spinocerebellar degeneration. This devastating illness causes gradual deterioration of the cerebellum in the brain, leading to difficulties in walking, speaking, writing, and eating. The story is adapted from the diary of Kito Aya, the inspiration behind "1 Litre no Namida," who battled the same disease and passed away at the age of 25.

Recommendation: Women in Beijing similar to Sad Love Story
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Women in Beijing(北京女子图鉴)

2018China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryCity SettingDifficult AdulthoodFriendship

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The story follows a young woman's transformation into a North Drifter. Chen Ke relocates from Sichuan to Beijing in pursuit of a new beginning, but her relationship with her high school sweetheart ends abruptly. She soon realizes that achieving success in her professional and personal life necessitates both hard work and strategic networking with affluent men, whom she will eventually move on from. Inspired by the short story "Tokyo Women's Guidebook".

Recommendation: Itoshi Kimi e similar to Sad Love Story
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Itoshi Kimi e(愛し君へ)

2004Japan
DramaLifeRomanceTearjerkerHeartwarmingMean Male LeadNice Female LeadRare Condition

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 22% similarity match.

Imagine if the person you care for was fated to go blind in three months. What would you want them to see before losing their sight? And if you were in their shoes, what would be the last thing you'd want to see? Shiki Tomokawa, a young pediatrician, is content with her life until she falls for Shunsuke, a cameraman who is set to lose his vision in a few months. How will Shiki handle the news of Shunsuke's impending fate? "To the One I Love" unfolds in two contrasting settings, the lively streets of Tokyo and the serene city of Nagasaki, showcasing the highs and lows of life, as well as the dynamics of relationships with family and friends.

Recommendation: My Man's Woman similar to Sad Love Story
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My Man's Woman(내 남자의 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceAntiheroine Female LeadInfidelityLove TriangleSoap Opera

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

A woman is involved in a romantic relationship with a man who is already married. Her name is Lee Hwa Young, and she experiences no remorse for taking her friend's spouse.

Recommendation: Crazy Love (2013) similar to Sad Love Story
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Crazy Love (2013)(미친사랑)

2013South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceBirth SecretCharacter DevelopmentFamilyOrphanage Setting

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of a woman who discovers her true love during a time of great despair. Yoon Mi So, an orphan raised by an adoptive family, is married to Lee Min Jae. Lee Min Jae's mother is discontented that Yoon Mi So is unable to have more children besides their daughter, Hae Ram, and wishes for him to find a new partner, such as Lee Sun Hee. Seo Kyung Soo, a lawyer working for the unscrupulous Oh Tae San, is stuck in an unhappy marriage with Oh Rae Young, who is the daughter of Oh Tae San. When Yoon Mi So and Seo Kyung Soo's lives intersect, it leads to significant changes not only for them but also for those around them.

Recommendation: TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain similar to Sad Love Story
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TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain(TV소설 내 마음의 꽃비)

2016South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyHardworking Female LeadMultiple CouplesRevenge

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% 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 Romantic Movement, Seoul similar to Sad Love Story
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The Romantic Movement, Seoul(더 로맨틷 무부먼트, 서울)

2010South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceNovel AdaptationComedyMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The series effectively narrates the journey of a girl named Hyo Rin, who is perpetually troubled by matters of the heart

Recommendation: Where the Lost Ones Go similar to Sad Love Story
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Where the Lost Ones Go(可惜不是你)

2017China
LifeLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceArtCollege To Working LifeDifferent TimelinesFirst LoveFriendshipMisunderstandingStudent Female LeadVisual ArtsYouth

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Life, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Where the Lost Ones Go follows the tale of a young art student's initial romance that blossomed into a lasting and profound love. Ye Zi, specializing in Chinese art painting, crossed paths with Xiang Ze Yi, an oil painting major, while studying in college. Their love was abruptly cut short when Xiang Ze Yi disappeared without a trace, leaving Ye Zi heartbroken. Years later, Ye Zi achieved success as a renowned manga illustrator. When Xiang Ze Yi returned with an explanation for his sudden departure, Ye Zi faced a difficult decision.

Recommendation: Gomen, Aishiteru similar to Sad Love Story
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Gomen, Aishiteru(ごめん、愛してる)

2017Japan
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerDeathDifficult AdulthoodEmotionally Strong Male LeadHardworking Male LeadMiniseriesMother-Son RelationshipPianist Supporting CharacterPoor Male LeadRevenge

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 22% similarity match.

Ritsu was left by his mother Reiko when he was young, leading him to live in the lower socioeconomic class. After sustaining a severe head injury in a case, Ritsu's life is at risk. Believing his mother abandoned him due to financial struggles, Ritsu sets out to reconcile with her before his potential demise. However, upon discovering that she is happily living with her son Satoru, a talented pianist, Ritsu decides to seek revenge. Along the way, Ritsu encounters Rinka, a girl he had helped before, and learns she is Satoru's childhood friend.

Recommendation: You're Too Much similar to Sad Love Story
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You're Too Much(당신은 너무합니다)

2017South Korea
BlindnessDramaMelodramaMusician Female LeadSinger Female LeadFamilyHardworking Female LeadInfidelityMusicNice Female LeadNice Male LeadRevengeSmart Female LeadSoap Opera

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Blindness, Drama, Melodrama, Musician Female Lead, and Singer Female Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

This television series centers on a Yoo Jina look-alike who refers to herself as “Yoo Gina.” The original Yoo Jina was a vibrant pop star who embraced life to the fullest. One day, she crosses paths with her impersonator, “Yoo Gina,” leading to a complex intertwining of their lives. While Yoo Jina enjoys a life filled with glamour, she also carries a deep personal sorrow that weighs heavily on her. On the other hand, “Yoo Gina” makes a living as an impersonator but dreams of becoming a genuine singer. As their paths converge, will their connection prove to be a positive karmic bond or a toxic one? Will “Yoo Gina” achieve the career she aspires to? (MBC America)

Recommendation: Love Affairs in the Afternoon similar to Sad Love Story
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Love Affairs in the Afternoon(평일 오후 세시의 연인)

2019South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerBickering Mains' RelationshipEx-spouse RelationshipFriends To LoversHousewife LeadLove At First SightMarried LifeSecret RelationshipSecret RomanceTeacher Male Lead

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 22% similarity match.

Son Ji Eun is a homemaker who holds a part-time job at a grocery store. She is reserved and genuine, despite feeling confined in her discontented life and solitary marriage. One day, she encounters biology instructor Yoon Jung Woo, reigniting her emotions. They are both aware that their connection could lead to disaster, yet they find it impossible to resist one another.

Recommendation: Dear Hyeri similar to Sad Love Story
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Dear Hyeri(나의 해리에게)

2024South Korea
DramaLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerAge GapAnnouncer Female LeadDisappearanceDissociative Identity DisorderEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipFamily RelationshipMental IllnessPsychological

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 22% similarity match.

Joo Eun Ho is a seasoned announcer who has been in the industry for 14 years but remains relatively unknown to the public. She grapples with the challenge of gaining recognition for her work. Additionally, she harbors another persona named Joo Hye Ri, which was developed as a coping mechanism for a past emotional trauma. Joo Hye Ri is characterized by her upbeat attitude and works as a parking attendant. Jung Hyeon O, who is Joo Eun Ho's former boyfriend, achieved fame quickly upon joining the broadcasting station as an announcer and is highly popular among viewers. However, Jung Hyeon O carries a hidden emotional burden that he has kept concealed from others. Eventually, Joo Eun Ho and Jung Hyeon O cross paths again and together, they find healing for their emotional wounds.

Recommendation: Neko similar to Sad Love Story
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Neko()

2020Japan
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceTearjerkerBrain TumorCalm Male LeadCatEmotionally Strong Female LeadMiniseriesNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManTerminal IllnessUnemployed Male Lead

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Tearjerker themes with a 22% similarity match.

Mineko Kaneko discovers she has a brain tumor, giving her a limited amount of time left. Koji Amane, a freeloader with minimal aspirations, crosses paths with her due to a cat.

Recommendation: My Sunshine similar to Sad Love Story
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My Sunshine(何以笙箫默)

2015China
DramaLifeLovers SeparatedRomanceSecond Chance RomanceNovel AdaptationAge GapCold Man-Warm WomanFlashback To PastMisunderstandingSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYouth

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Lovers Separated, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Zhao Mo Sheng, a bright and lively college student, falls in love with He Yi Chen, a brilliant student studying law. Their relationship blossoms, but suddenly Yi Chen ends things without explanation, leaving Zhao devastated. Following her father's orders, she moves abroad and remains in the dark about the breakup. After seven years, Zhao returns home and unexpectedly runs into Yi Chen in a bustling supermarket. As they reconnect, long-buried secrets about their past resurface. Can these former flames reignite their love?

Recommendation: Meeting You Loving You similar to Sad Love Story
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Meeting You Loving You(人海之中遇见你)

2021China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceWeb Novel AdaptationCohabitationFather-Daughter RelationshipFirst LoveHigh School To Working LifeLove Hate RelationshipMultiple CouplesSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Su Zhi Nian, a new student with special abilities, uses his powers to protect himself and Song Qing Chun from bullies

Recommendation: Stay with Me similar to Sad Love Story
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Stay with Me(放弃我,抓紧我)

2016China
DramaLovers SeparatedMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceNovel AdaptationAmnesiaBusinessDifficult AdulthoodFashion IndustryLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipRevengeRivalry

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Lovers Separated, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Li Wei Wei, a successful fashion designer aged 30, experiences amnesia after a near-drowning incident, causing her to forget the past seven years of her life. Upon discovering she is now engaged to Qi Cheng instead of her former boyfriend Chen Yi Du, Wei Wei is puzzled by her life choices. As she tries to uncover the reason for her breakup with Yi Du, Qi Cheng endeavors to win back her affection. The question remains: who is Wei Wei's true love? (Viki) Available in two versions: 38 episodes (TV) || 39 episodes (DVD)

Recommendation: Sweet Honey similar to Sad Love Story
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Sweet Honey(甜蜜蜜)

2008China
DramaLifeRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Lei Lei and Ye Qing, who initially have a rocky start due to rumors spread by the villagers about Ye Qing's character. However, they bond over their mutual admiration for Teresa Teng's music and eventually form a strong friendship. As they support each other during China's changing times, their bond deepens into a romantic relationship. The title of the drama is inspired by Teresa Teng's iconic song.

Recommendation: Ju Zi similar to Sad Love Story
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Ju Zi(菊子)

2011China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative follows Ju Zi, a woman whose life is marked by tragedy, and the individuals in her midst amid a Japanese invasion

Recommendation: Sweet Lies similar to Sad Love Story
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Sweet Lies(甜蜜的谎言)

2017China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Describes the intricate emotional tale involving Wen Ya, who disappeared for eight years, her former lover Detective Captain Li Yuan, and her current spouse Jiang Xiao Xian

Recommendation: Destination Of Love similar to Sad Love Story
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Destination Of Love(婚巢)

2012China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds the journey of siblings Yang Xue and Yang Li Nan as they transitioned from a rural village to a bustling metropolis where they settled down to pursue their careers. While striving to realize their dreams through hard work, they also grappled with the inevitability of marriage looming on the horizon.

Recommendation: Weaning similar to Sad Love Story
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Weaning(断奶)

2013China
DramaLifeMelodrama

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Melodrama themes with a 21% similarity match.

In just a few weeks, a pair of individuals will be tying the knot. These two youths, who were previously accustomed to receiving necessities with just a simple request, are now confronting the challenges of the real world. They are embarking on the journey of adapting to their new life, beginning from the very foundation. The storyline revolves around the trials and tribulations of married life, pregnancy, and extramarital relationships.

Recommendation: Love Trouble similar to Sad Love Story
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Love Trouble(真爱惹麻烦)

2013China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Following the unjust persecution of Lin Zhen Xin's father, Lin Shin Nan, due to a business deal gone wrong with the powerful Ko family, she decides to seek revenge for her father's death. To gather evidence of her father's innocence, she feigns romantic interest in Ko Yang, the heir to the Ko family. However, as she gets closer to Ko Yang, she finds herself falling uncontrollably in love with him. Meanwhile, Wang Xiang, who also has feelings for Lin, is forced to watch from the sidelines as Lin faces a difficult decision. The series is available in two versions: the original 40-episode version and the CCTV version with 38 episodes.

Recommendation: I Believed in Men similar to Sad Love Story
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I Believed in Men(남자를 믿었네)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A timeless family saga centered around a food company executive who experiences a whirlwind of challenges following an unexplained breakup with a significant other.

Recommendation: Madou Township similar to Sad Love Story
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Madou Township(麻豆小鎮)

2012Taiwan
BlindnessDramaLife

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Blindness, Drama, and Life themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bei Shang Shi Chang Shou Ge similar to Sad Love Story
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Bei Shang Shi Chang Shou Ge(悲伤时唱首歌)

2007China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative follows Guan Liang Pei, who experiences a mental health condition after being unexpectedly left by her initial romantic partner, Zhao Yu. Wang Jing Fan, who harbored strong feelings for her, chooses to marry her and take on the responsibility of caring for her. The story delves into the emotional turmoil stemming from unusual reactions triggered by the lingering feelings for a past love.

Recommendation: The Seventh Day similar to Sad Love Story
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The Seventh Day(最美麗的第七天 (最美丽的第)

2008Hong Kong
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Sad Love Story, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Ling Ka Yan works as a salesperson at a pet store. She was informed of a serious illness during her childhood, leading her family to be excessively cautious with her. Consequently, despite being in her twenties, she had never encountered genuine affection until she crossed paths with Yau Zi Wing, a man who alters her life indefinitely.