SCANDAL (2008) - Asian drama recommendation
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SCANDAL (2008)(SCANDAL)

2008Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

The convergence of four married women's lives began at a wedding. Despite their varied backgrounds and generations, they seem to be living happy lives. However, beneath the surface, they each face betrayal, sorrow, and dishonesty. This story will track these everyday women as they discover the real significance of family, marriage, and love.

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Recommendation: Hakoiri Musume similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Hakoiri Musume(ハコイリムスメ!)

2003Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 100% similarity match.

The older sister faced challenges in Tokyo, while her younger sister dreams of moving there. Raised in a teahouse named Juicchome Chaya on Mt. Takao's slopes near Tokyo, the siblings aim to find happiness amidst nature and romantic entanglements. However, their family, particularly their stubborn father and crafty mother, proves to be a hindrance. The entire village is also invested in the sisters' love lives, gossiping and speculating. Despite feeling frustrated by their surroundings at times, the sisters also experience the warmth and love of those around them, discovering the true meaning of happiness through their romantic escapades.

Recommendation: Arechi no Koi similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Arechi no Koi(荒地の恋)

2016Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 100% similarity match.

Kitazawa Taro was a key figure in the modern poetry movement in post-war Japan, as he co-founded the poetry magazine "Arechi" with other poets in 1947. Fast forward to 1975, at the age of 53, he worked in a newspaper's proofreading department while still writing poetry and finding joy in everyday life. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with Akiko, the wife of his close friend Mitamura Kiichi, leading him to leave his wife and children behind.

Recommendation: Kekkon Dorobo similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Kekkon Dorobo(結婚泥棒)

2007Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomanceComedy

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dai Ni Gakusho similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Dai Ni Gakusho(第二楽章)

2013Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomanceMusic

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Shirase Mari and Endo Natsumi are both members of the orchestra, with Mari being a successful solo violinist and Natsumi quitting playing the violin after becoming pregnant and marrying a cellist in the orchestra. After 17 years, they coincidentally meet again and find themselves envious of each other's lives.

Recommendation: Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomanceLife

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Recommendation: Game of Solar Eclipse similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Game of Solar Eclipse(日蝕遊戲)

2021Taiwan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomanceClass Conflict

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Woman under the Archway similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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The Woman under the Archway(牌坊下的女人)

2008China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pan Nv similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Pan Nv(叛女)

2009China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The drama follows the life of a calligrapher from a fading aristocratic family in the late Qing Dynasty. She sacrifices family and marriage in search of genuine love. Together with her family, she courageously battles Japanese invaders and other criminal elements to safeguard the precious national artifact Mao Gong Ding. This story is based on the autobiographical novel "Pan Nv" by Xing Yuan Sheng.

Recommendation: Dark Fragrance (2009) similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Dark Fragrance (2009)(被爱放逐)

2009China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Upon completing his studies in the United States, Yuan is returning home to attend his father's funeral and arrange his own wedding. Along the way, he encounters a pair of Chinese travelers - Li Ke Jin and Wu Yue. Li Ke Jin is wrongly accused of possessing marijuana, leading Wu Yue to implore Yuan to help. Despite being entangled in the turmoil surrounding his family's future and empire after his father's passing, Yuan agrees to assist under certain terms. He agrees to aid Wu Yue in freeing Li Ke Jin in exchange for her assistance in avoiding marriage by posing as his girlfriend. However, as they pretend to be a couple, Wu Yue becomes a target for the warring family, putting both their hearts and lives at risk.

Recommendation: Forget Who I Am similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Forget Who I Am(忘掉我是谁 播报 编辑 讨论)

2010China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Describes the challenges Lin Ci Hui encounters when choosing to marry Wu Jia Dong, the sole heir of the Wu family, and leaving behind her former partner, Shen Tian Yun.

Recommendation: Cipher of Spouse similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Cipher of Spouse(夫妻密码)

2010China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a couple who experience a series of complicated situations after the wife finds a woman's makeup bag in her husband's luggage. This discovery leads to the wife becoming suspicious and monitoring her husband, causing emotional distress for both of them and putting their family at risk of falling apart.

Recommendation: Du Juan De Nu Er similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Du Juan De Nu Er(杜鹃的女儿)

2010China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Because Love Is a Miracle similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Because Love Is a Miracle(因为爱情有奇迹)

2014China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

An Qi Yuan was raised in a modest household by her grandparents, who operate a traditional noodle shop

Recommendation: Happiness Comes Knocking similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Happiness Comes Knocking(幸福来敲门)

2011China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Jiang Lu is employed as a makeup artist for a troupe of acrobats. Despite being kind, attractive, and skilled, she remains single at 35, much to the surprise of those around her. Song Yu Sheng is a photographer for a publishing company who tragically lost his wife, Xiao Yun, in a motorcycle accident 6 years ago. He is now a widower with two children, Zheng Zheng and Jun Jun. His late wife's mother, Qian Shu Hua, constantly tries to set him up with potential partners in the hopes of finding a suitable stepmother for her grandchildren. However, Yu Sheng struggles to show genuine interest in these introductions. It is during an unexpected encounter at a phone booth outside Jiang Lu's apartment, as he tries to avoid another blind date arranged by Shu Hua, that sparks begin to fly between them.

Recommendation: Where is happiness? (2014) similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Where is happiness? (2014)(幸福在哪里)

2014China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The events unfold during the summer of 1978, when Xiang Yuan dreams of becoming a chef despite his father, a teacher, urging him to pursue the university entrance exam

Recommendation: Xia Hai similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Xia Hai(下海)

2011China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: So Get Married similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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So Get Married(三十而嫁)

2011China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Choose between two options: 25 episodes for television broadcast or 30 episodes for online streaming.

Recommendation: Tao Hua Jie similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Tao Hua Jie(桃花劫)

2012China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The story revolves around the mysterious life experiences and complicated love relationships involving Zeng Dan Yun and her daughter Shen Yan Rong during the early years of the Republic of China

Recommendation: Beautiful Trap (2013) similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Beautiful Trap (2013)

2013China
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

After graduating from school, three women living in the city come together through their experiences with work and love. The play explores the theme of love and marriage, highlighting the importance of honest communication and mutual understanding in relationships. It serves as a reminder for urban men and women that while well-meaning lies may exist, a strong foundation of openness and understanding is essential for a successful marriage.

Recommendation: Hi, 30 Years Old! similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Hi, 30 Years Old!(30岁,你好)

2013China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

In 2010, individuals born in the 1980s celebrated their thirtieth birthdays, marking a significant milestone in their lives. Tong Youyi and Sun Ran, both students at the same university, found themselves facing challenges and unmet expectations as they entered this new decade. Tong, still unmarried, felt overwhelmed by the pressure to settle down. Meanwhile, Sun Ran went through a sudden divorce from Tan Zongyang. As they navigated personal and professional struggles, Sun Ran made a tough decision to shoulder the consequences of a failed business venture, ultimately salvaging a relationship with Tan Zongyang. Tong and Luo Huaer, on the other hand, confronted their issues head-on and eagerly anticipated the arrival of their first child, learning valuable lessons about life and companionship along the way.

Recommendation: Thirty Years of Age similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Thirty Years of Age(而立之年)

2013China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Only If I Love You similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Only If I Love You(如果我愛你)

2014China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

"Only If I Love" (also known as "If I Love You") is a part of the Queen of SOP series that focuses on the story of Adam. Together with his brother, Su Wei, and their mother, Adam helps run a winery in Italy with their friend. They attend a wine tasting event sponsored by Shi Ying, where they meet An Ling, a friend of Shi Ying who is an actress. Adam decides to produce a movie to help An Ling achieve her dream of acting, casting her as the lead in a film that is shot at the winery. However, as Adam and An Ling grow closer, Shi Ying becomes jealous and tries to sabotage Adam multiple times, only to have Adam come back stronger each time. This story explores themes of love, secrets, and the importance of family.

Recommendation: Konnichiwa, Kaasan similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Konnichiwa, Kaasan(こんにちは、母さん)

2007Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Paper Marriage (2014) similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Paper Marriage (2014)(纸婚)

2014China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

In the 1980s, a recently married couple embarks on the journey of marriage, experiencing changes in their family dynamics and lifestyle. This narrative delves into how the couple navigates their new reality. Gu Xiao Ying, a city dweller, ties the knot with Guan Tong, a Phoenix native with a humble background but high social standing. Post marriage, Xiao Ying observes stark differences between them, from their in-laws' rural living habits to their differing thought processes and Guan Tong's government job and routines. The once blissful couple find themselves encountering numerous challenges as they transition out of the honeymoon phase.

Recommendation: On Our Way Home similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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On Our Way Home(坐88路车回家)

2014China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The series follows the journey of Huang Yuan Shuai, who had initially intended to enroll in a military academy to pursue his education and serve his nation as a soldier. However, his plans were derailed by the sudden passing of his older brother and the disappearance of his sister-in-law. Left with the responsibility of caring for his brother's three children, Huang took on the role of a bus driver. His girlfriend, Li Mei Li, decided to end their relationship due to the unexpected increase in familial obligations. A fire destroyed Huang's home, leaving the family of five without shelter. They were eventually taken in by a compassionate teacher named Gao Shan. Although Gao Shan and Huang Yuan Shuai initially clashed due to their differing personalities, they eventually grew to appreciate each other's strengths and developed a deep connection over time.

Recommendation: Old Boy (2014) similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Old Boy (2014)(别逼我结婚)

2014China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Moon Embracing the Star similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Moon Embracing the Star(拥抱星星的月亮)

2015China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

During her high school years, Xia Ming Yue faced adversity when her father tragically passed away in an accident and her mother fell ill. Despite discovering she was not biologically related to the Xias, Ming Yue took on the responsibility of caring for her mother, brother Ming Tian, and sister Ming Xing. In order to support her family, Ming Yue made the difficult decision to leave school before the college entrance exams and start a food stall. Her classmate Xu Chong, impressed by her resilience and positivity, quietly offered his support. As Ming Yue's life began to stabilize, her close relationship with Xu Chong sparked jealousy in his girlfriend Ding Yun, leading to schemes against Ming Yue and a return to hardship for her.

Recommendation: Jump Class similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Jump Class(跳班)

2015China
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Wang Xiao Feng's tranquil existence was disrupted by a sudden and extraordinary journey. This experience lifted him out of his mundane routine and introduced him to a mysterious power that allowed him to traverse different dimensions. The unconventional and innovative "Lele Primary School" captivated Wang Xiao Feng, sparking a newfound sense of joy and wonder within him. As he encountered the eccentric inventions of Dr. Wu Zhi and the unconventional approach of the school's staff, Wang Xiao Feng felt compelled to bridge the gap between his old life and this new, fantastical world. His father, usually preoccupied with work in the "Kuai Kuai World," transformed into a devoted stay-at-home dad in "La La World." Similarly, seemingly ordinary individuals in "La La World" revealed unexpected talents and quirks, such as Ada, who traded her efficient demeanor for a fascination with ants. The once stern principal emerged as a whimsical and optimistic figure in this alternate reality. Amidst these transformations, Wang Xiao Feng's encounter with the enigmatic Xu Wen Wen in Lele World sparked his curiosity and thirst for adventure. This drastic shift from his previous unremarkable existence propelled Wang Xiao Feng into an extraordinary and enchanting journey.

Recommendation: Looking for Aurora similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Looking for Aurora(寻找北极光)

2015China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Discovering the authentic purpose of existence.

Recommendation: Two Families similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Two Families(姐妹兄弟)

2016China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Elder Brother And Elder Sister's Good Age similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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The Elder Brother And Elder Sister's Good Age(哥哥姐姐的花样年华)

2019China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

After returning to the city from her time in a rural area, a young woman named Zhao Chun Lei faces a series of unfortunate events and must navigate a new family dynamic. Upon her arrival, Zhao Chun Lei is devastated by the sudden loss of her father. Her stepmother, Liu Feng Ying, who has three children of her own, assumes the role of head of the household. Tragedy strikes again when Zhao Chun Lei's partner, Xu Hai Yang, passes away in an accident. Soon after, a woman named Luo Gui Hua arrives, claiming to be pregnant with Xu Hai Yang's child. This leads to misunderstandings and conflicts within the family. The selfish younger brother, Wu Ming Guang, attempts to claim ownership of the family home, while the younger sister, Wu Ming Mei, blames Zhao Chun Lei for the troubles they face. The youngest sister, Wu Ming Li, struggles with her own relationship issues. As the family continues to face hardships, Zhao Chun Lei must work to unite them and find her own happiness.

Recommendation: Constellation Women Series: Capricorn similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Constellation Women Series: Capricorn(星座愛情魔羯女)

2015Taiwan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wu Tong Yu similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Wu Tong Yu(梧桐雨)

2001China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shei Ke Xiang Yi similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Shei Ke Xiang Yi(谁可相依)

2005China
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Life Art similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Life Art(寫意人生)

2007Hong Kong
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Young and talented IT Software Manager Fong Chi Chung unexpectedly meets Yam Tsi Wah, a gifted writer and illustrator of children's books. He soon discovers that Tsi Wah is the daughter of his own calligraphy and painting instructor, Yam Ching Chuen. Despite their family connection, Chi Chung realizes there is a distance between father and daughter, as if they are holding back from each other. As Chi Chung navigates through successes and setbacks in his career and love life, a series of events unfold that bring the trio closer together. Will the frosty relationship between father and daughter thaw? Can Chi Chung's love for Tsi Wah break down her barriers? Drawing inspiration from Chinese culture, they embark on a journey towards a more fulfilling and harmonious life.

Recommendation: Brick Slaves similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Brick Slaves(樓奴)

2015Hong Kong
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

To secure a residence in the limited space of Hong Kong, individuals may sacrifice their aspirations, commit to hard work, and adopt a thrifty lifestyle to cover their mortgage. Referred to as "brick slaves," these individuals exemplify the concepts of accountability and obligation. Some prioritize security, committing to a lifetime of mortgage payments, while others opt for freedom, akin to a shell-less snail. The question remains: which path is the wiser choice?

Recommendation: A Perfect Man similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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A Perfect Man(有種好男人)

2022Hong Kong
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Yeung Yut Ching, a skilled professional in the field of personal security, excels at handling risks and consistently emerges victorious in life's challenges. Despite his troubled upbringing, he has chosen to remain single due to unresolved issues from his past. Serendipitously, he crosses paths with Yau Tze Ching, a resourceful woman who disrupts the established patterns of his life.

Recommendation: Saigo no Kazoku similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Saigo no Kazoku(最後の家族)

2001Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aikurushii similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Aikurushii(あいくるしい)

2005Japan
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Yuki, the matriarch of the Mashiba household, plays a crucial role in maintaining the family's harmony and well-being. However, when Yuki becomes ill and requires hospitalization, the rest of the family must work together and make adjustments to ensure that everything continues to run smoothly and the family's needs are met.

Recommendation: Koi wo Nannen Yasundemasu ka similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Koi wo Nannen Yasundemasu ka(恋を何年休んでますか)

2001Japan
FamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Yuko, Mayumi, and Sakiko have each been married for a while and are content with their lives. They confide in each other about their challenges, aspirations, and desires during their gatherings at Mayumi's beauty salon. This narrative sheds light on the experiences of modern women, specifically housewives.

Recommendation: Mama no Idenshi similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Mama no Idenshi(ママの遺伝子)

2002Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Yakushimaru Hiroko portrays Nanami, a 35-year-old woman who is navigating her desires and needs, such as finding a job, improving her relationship with her mother-in-law, and securing good schools for her children. She resides in a Tokyo suburb with her husband Wataru and their three young kids. When Wataru's father proposes that they move in with him and his wife to save money, Nanami reluctantly agrees, hoping that her mother-in-law can help care for the children while she seeks employment. Unbeknownst to her, this decision will bring about a host of unexpected challenges.

Recommendation: Koibumi - Watashitachi ga Aishita Otoko similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Koibumi - Watashitachi ga Aishita Otoko(恋文〜私たちが愛した男〜)

2003Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The man decides to leave his wife, child, and job as a middle school teacher to care for his former girlfriend who is battling a terminal illness. His wife is surprised by his sudden assertiveness and agrees to visit the ex-girlfriend as requested. Rather than feeling resentment, she finds herself drawn to her husband even more. The wife also forms a bond with the ex-girlfriend, leading to changes in their relationships. The three are surrounded by others with their own love-related issues, which impact the story's progression.

Recommendation: Homemaker similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Homemaker(ほーむめーかー)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kino no Tomo wa Kyo no Teki? similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Kino no Tomo wa Kyo no Teki?(昨日の友は今日の敵?)

2004Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Otona no Natsu Yasumi similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Otona no Natsu Yasumi(おとなの夏休み)

2005Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Miyuki, a 34-year-old Japanese homemaker, lives with her husband who works as a salaryman and their son. Despite feeling like her dream has come true, she secretly grapples with the realization that her life depends entirely on her husband. On the other hand, her childhood friend Sumiko, a single woman who was recently promoted to a managerial position at a large company, enjoys a high salary and independence but struggles with loneliness. Meanwhile, Yu, who is approaching thirty, still lives with her father and relies on him for support. Feeling lost and unsure of her aspirations, Yu is uncertain about her future. When Miyuki encounters an elderly woman she is caring for as part of her part-time job, the woman unexpectedly leaves her a beach house upon her passing. It turns out that the elderly woman was Yu's grandmother. Initially unsure of what to do with the property, Miyuki ultimately decides, with encouragement from Sumiko whom she reconnects with after two decades, to turn it into a business venture. As Sumiko and Yu also become involved as partners, tensions arise as each of them has conflicting ideas for the beach house.

Recommendation: Shiawase ni Naritai! similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Shiawase ni Naritai!(幸せになりたい!)

2005Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

Hikari is responsible for looking after her ailing mother and two younger siblings. They receive the news that their father, who had been missing, has passed away and left them with a significant debt of 10 million yen. The family, already struggling financially, is left with no money or food. In order to repay the debt, Hikari secures a job as a cleaner at UBS TV company. Meanwhile, Masako Nagai, a drama producer at UBS TV, faces challenges at work due to sexist colleagues. After a chance encounter at UBS, Masako recognizes Hikari's creative talents and hires her as an assistant producer, despite facing opposition from her coworkers. Hikari is motivated by the opportunity to provide for her family and pay off her father's debt, while Masako aims to earn respect at UBS by excelling in her role as a drama producer.

Recommendation: Last Mail similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Last Mail(ラストメール)

2008Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Watase Nozomi is in a relationship with Hasumi Tooru, but he fails to show up for their planned meeting. Over the following fortnight, Nozomi is unable to reach Tooru. Distraught, she decides to visit his apartment. Upon arrival, she does not find Tooru there, but she hears a ringing cell phone hidden under a pile of clothes and quickly answers it. Additionally, she notices a piece of paper with dark marks on it. Reading a text message on the phone, Nozomi visits the sender's residence, only to discover that the sender is deceased. Subsequent text messages request favors from Nozomi.

Recommendation: Goen Hunter similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Goen Hunter(ご縁ハンター)

2013Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The story revolves around a group of individuals eager to tie the knot, who attend different social events in search of their soulmates. The protagonist, Rika Hasumi, is a successful woman in her forties who is content in her career but still resides with her mother.

Recommendation: Kazoku no Urajijo similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Kazoku no Urajijo(家族の裏事情)

2013Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseries

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 75% similarity match.

The Isawas are a typical Japanese family living in Tokyo. Yasuhiko and Yukari are a married couple who run a restaurant called Isawaya in the historic downtown area. Despite their differences, they are a content pair. However, the arrival of Takagi Rui, the girlfriend of their eldest son Haruhiko, and Yukari's long-lost mother Mimatsu Hanae, who has been estranged since divorcing her husband, bring to light a hidden secret within this multi-generational family, putting their family bonds to the test.

Recommendation: Kuroneko, Tokidoki Hanaya similar to SCANDAL (2008)
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Kuroneko, Tokidoki Hanaya(黒猫、ときどき花屋 )

2013Japan
DramaMiniseriesRomance

Like SCANDAL (2008), this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

After losing her husband, Koki, in a tragic accident just a year into their marriage, Hinata Kiyoka finds herself unexpectedly managing Neko no Hige, a cozy flower shop and cafe. The cafe is home to a mysterious black cat named Kumi-chan, who has a reputation for offering uncannily accurate advice to customers seeking guidance. As word spreads about Kumi-chan's abilities, the cafe becomes a popular destination for those in need of help. However, things take a surprising turn when Kumi-chan becomes possessed by the spirit of Koki, sparking a complicated love triangle involving Kiyoka, the black cat, and Takumi, a fellow employee harboring feelings for her.