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A young woman tells a significant falsehood to shield her initial love interest, while a young man fails to notice her feelings and hopes for her to achieve her own aspirations. As they work together to overcome an unforeseen challenge, an unfamiliar emotion develops between them. Love tells the tale of two individuals who are still learning to navigate their emotions.

Ban Ji Eum possesses the unique gift of recalling all her previous lives, experiencing numerous rebirths over the span of almost a millennium

Park Si Hyeon’s little sister is deeply immersed in her video games and computer, creating a fantasy realm that is uniquely hers

Yomogida Fujiko, a dedicated office worker with strong academic aspirations, impresses her colleagues and secures a full-time position at an insurance firm. Despite her workload, she always agrees to take on extra tasks with a cheerful attitude. When a high-ranking employee named Nishina Soma becomes her new neighbor, Fujiko finds comfort in his kind and gentlemanly demeanor. However, she can't help but wonder why a successful person like Nishina has chosen to live in their modest apartment building and why he is being so generous to her. With Nishina being reserved and mysterious, Fujiko feels like she doesn't really know much about him.

Jang Ha Na is the youngest daughter of the eldest son in a family that has been producing soy sauce for centuries. Due to their financial constraints, she must disguise herself as a male. The family requires a male figure to represent their soy sauce business. After having four daughters, they ceased their attempts to have a son, so the fourth daughter must take on the role of a boy and behave like a son within the household.

In a tale about a crimson wine spirit venturing into the human world to find a person capable of resolving a millennium-long grudge, a thousand-year-old wine and wine vessel transform into a young girl named Jiu Jiu Jiu and a boy named Tan Tan Tan, nearing the brink of attaining immortality through years of training. Tasked by the department responsible for elevating spirits to fairies, the duo is assigned a mission: locate a suitable human partner for Jiu Jiu Jiu to wed within one hundred days. This union is the key to releasing Jiu Jiu Jiu from years of bitterness, granting passage to the immortal realm for Jiu Jiu and Tan Tan. The chosen individual is Gao Leng, a man who detests alcohol and has a high sensitivity to it. Sneaking into a school, Jiu Jiu Jiu and Tan Tan Tan inadvertently cause chaos on their first day, sparking a tale of love and comedy. (ChineseDrama.info)

Two brothers, raised in different environments, find their lives intertwined when they switch roles - one as a student and the other as a working professional who encounters office lady Tang Shi, leading to a series of unfortunate events. Lu Xiang and Lu Yin are siblings who were brought up separately by their grandmothers due to their parents' circumstances. While Lu Xiang struggles in college, Lu Yin returns as a successful executive from overseas. Unfamiliar with each other's lives, the brothers decide to swap identities briefly. However, a mishap leaves Lu Yin with amnesia, believing he is a physical education student. To save his brother's business, Lu Xiang poses as an executive while Lu Yin experiences the challenges and joys of college life. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Lu Xiang eventually finds love with Tang Shi from the Human Resources department.

A woman who values fairness encounters a man who lacks ethical principles. Will the brave woman be deceived by the man? Or will their encounter lead to the downfall of the deceitful man?

Hong Yeo Joo is the author of a well-known online novel centered around a gumiho

Fang Jia Hua is an aspiring entrepreneur who dreams of opening a chocolate shop and becoming a chocolate expert. In pursuit of his dream, he decides to leave his family and business behind. Hong Xi En, on the other hand, has been working tirelessly and taking on multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet. Her life takes a turn when she lands a job working for Fang Jia Hua, where she must disguise herself as a man.

The story of The Butterfly Lovers is a heartbreaking tale of love. It starts with a wealthy girl who dresses as a boy to further her education at a school. At the academy, she forms a close bond with Liang Shan Bo. Despite studying together day and night, Shan Bo is too absorbed in his studies to notice her true identity. By the time they realize their feelings for one another, it is too late as Ying Tai is pressured into marrying someone else.

Li Qian Qian, a wealthy family's daughter, was unexpectedly rescued by Xiao Mu Chen. Initially viewing him as a poor boy, she later discovered that he was concealing his true identity as he did not want to inherit the Xiao Group. With Xiao Mu Chen's assistance, Qian Qian became aware of the deceptions of her fianc Lu Jiu Ming and her stepmother. Through this journey, she transformed from a naive girl to a self-reliant modern woman, understanding her desires in life and relearning how to trust and love.

An Shi Ru, a skilled female operative from the 21st century with impressive martial arts abilities, finds herself transported back in time and married to a prince who is not well-liked. The twist is that her new husband bears a striking resemblance to her target from the future, whom she was meant to eliminate. Now faced with a dilemma, will Shi Ru carry out her mission across time and space, or embrace her role as a dutiful wife? Adding to the complexity is the realization that her new spouse may not be as terrible as he is made out to be by his family.

For the last two decades, a young lady has been masquerading as a male in order to secure ownership of the family company. What unforeseen complications will arise when she starts sharing living quarters with the alluring and authoritative Xia Wei Xi? (WRNM)

Yuzuhara Miku, a temporary employee at a department store who lacks confidence, chooses to wear minimal makeup in order to please her high-status lawyer boyfriend, Haruhisa, who prefers her natural appearance

At the café "NONKI," a group of five friends who used to work there part-time during their college days met up again. Despite all being 25 now, they still have a great time reminiscing and catching up like old times. Kosuke, now a sales representative at an advertising agency, joined his former colleagues at the café as they shared updates on their lives. Sanae shared how her long-term boyfriend suddenly mentioned breaking up after eight years together since high school. Asumi, in a loving relationship, Naoki who works at a supper club, and the younger Kazuma each had their own concerns, but when they reunited, their bond remained strong. On their way home, Sanae walked alongside Kosuke and opened up about her uncertainties regarding intimacy in her past relationship. Kosuke surprised her by suggesting they explore it together now, leaving Sanae reeling from the idea after ending a long-term relationship at 25.

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

Jin Geum Seong, a struggling nobleman, resides with his mother and faces difficulties in making ends meet. While gathering wood on the mountain, he comes across a woman swimming nearby. Thinking she is attempting to end her life, he intervenes and rescues Choi Hye Seong, the third daughter of Choi Jin Sa. However, things take a surprising turn when Hye Seong is revealed to be a man named 'Salbyul.' A romantic relationship blossoms between Hye Seong and Geum Seong, resembling a flower blooming on a sunny spring day.

Me Li, the daughter of a large corporation, flees to the East Sea to escape an arranged marriage for political reasons

After a bus accident, Zhou Shen Shen loses her ability to speak and is brought to the hospital by her friend, Zuo Jun, who feels guilty for her condition. At the hospital, she encounters Qi Wei Yi, a boy who had his leg injured by jealous classmates. Wei Yi discovers a letter hidden by Shen Shen in a bomb shelter wall, leading to an exchange of letters and a promise to reunite in Christmas of 2006. Their friendship blossoms into love, though Wei Yi is unaware of Shen Shen's muteness. Before parting ways, Wei Yi gives Shen Shen his phone number and urges her to contact him. Years go by, and in 2006, they cross paths again, but do not recognize each other. Wei Yi learns of his terminal illness and decides to revisit the hospital where they first met, only to discover Shen Shen is his childhood sweetheart. To spare her pain, he conceals his true identity and distances himself from her.

General Yun Shu, also known as the "living ruler of the underworld," encounters Song Huan Bei, who poses as a male lover, during a mission. Song Huan Bei leads the Qian Ji Pavilion, the premier intelligence agency in the martial arts realm, and is determined to uncover the culprit behind the Mo family tragedy. Yun Shu, a Mo family orphan disguised as a man, develops romantic feelings for him during their interactions...

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

Plagued by past traumas from his childhood, Chikaishi Shogo shuns romantic relationships and relies on a woman he has no feelings for. His strongest connection is with his childhood friend Watari Hiromi, but when he learns of her affection for him, his fear of love ultimately leads to her demise. As a consequence, a goddess curses him to repeatedly fall in love with a woman in each reincarnation, only to die before they can be together. Trapped in this endless cycle, Shogo must confront his deep-seated aversion to love as he navigates through various worlds.

The story revolves around the sudden vanishing of Gu Man Man, the fiancée of Su Yu, the chairman of Max, and the daughter of the Gu family. While searching for his missing lover, Su Yu coincidentally encounters Qiao Mai, who bears a striking resemblance to Gu Man Man. Su Yu, left with no alternative, enlists Qiao Mai to pose as his fiancée temporarily in order to satisfy his grandfather's demands until the real Gu Man Man is located. Little did they anticipate that their relationship would evolve into something more genuine than a mere contractual arrangement.

A pair of people with difficult histories embark on a challenging path of pain and recovery as they develop romantic feelings for each other

Du Kai Qi is a single woman who enjoys reading comic books and working as a chef at the upscale French restaurant Figaro Cuisine

Confused and disoriented, Chihiro wakes up on a pile of trash with memories of a recent wedding still fresh in his mind. Suddenly, a young man named Keito appears out of nowhere. In an instant, Chihiro remembers the wild night he spent with Keito - the alcohol, the hotel, the unexpected punch. Despite Chihiro being homeless at the moment and Keito not being the most virtuous person, perhaps they could find happiness together. (NBCUniversal) Based on the manga series "Happy of the End" by Ogeretsu Tanaka.

Taking place in the Joseon Dynasty, the plot revolves around twins born to the Crown Princess Consort, who decides to have the daughter killed based on superstition. In order to protect her, the infant girl is sent away secretly. Many years later, Dam I, the twin sister, comes back to the palace, this time as a servant. Following the mistaken death of her brother Lee Hwi, their mother convinces Dam I to take on his identity. While keeping her distance from others, Dam I starts to develop romantic feelings for Jung Ji Un, her first love and later her tutor from a prestigious family.

Due to a single prophecy, Pi Ya Nuo has been brought up as a boy throughout her entire life. After rescuing underworld kingpin Du Zi Feng and his sister by chance, she forms a close bond with them. Du Zi Feng's sister develops feelings for Pi Ya Nuo upon first meeting her. Complications arise when she becomes "blood brothers" with Du Zi Feng, just as her 26th birthday approaches, giving her the opportunity to live as a woman. As she nears her 26th birthday, she must make the decision between returning to her true gender or remaining as Du Zi Feng's closest companion. There are two versions available: 18 episodes for television and 30 episodes for online viewing.

Miko, a 20-year-old woman, is innocent but prone to errors. After her composer father passed away, she resided in an orphanage with her twin brother Mio Sakuraba. Currently, she resides in a convent with aspirations of becoming a nun. However, her plans take a turn when a mysterious man named Mabuchi invites her to join the renowned band A*N*Jell in place of her brother who is overseas. As she agrees to this unexpected opportunity, a complex web of relationships, including a love triangle, begins to unfold involving various individuals.

Yae, an ordinary girl working at a cafe and sharing a living space with a friend, faces financial difficulties when her friend suddenly gets married and she loses her job on the same day. Things take a turn for the worse when her boyfriend breaks up with her, pushing her to her breaking point. However, her childhood friend Takumi unexpectedly reenters her life and proposes that she pose as his wife for six months as part of a part-time job. In exchange, Yae receives accommodation and living expenses. Despite initially being unaware, Yae learns that Takumi had feelings for her since they were young, while she only saw him as a friend. As Takumi tries to win her over and seek genuine love, their fake marriage with a time limit begins. Will their relationship evolve into something real despite starting off as a charade?

The narrative follows the relationships of five students at Seoyeon High School, highlighting their bonds of love and friendship. Lee Ha Min presents a cheerful facade, yet harbors inner turmoil. Han So Mang exudes warmth but struggles with shyness. Lee Jae Min, a popular student, carries the weight of a difficult past while spreading kindness to those around him. Yoon Bo Mi is a kind-hearted and exemplary student, while Choi JinYoung, a gaming enthusiast, may come off as aloof due to his sensitive nature.

Childhood friends Kuji Akira and Ninomiya Makoto live next door to each other. Akira's appearance is considered attractive for a girl, while Makoto is seen as handsome for a boy, causing confusion in their gender presentation. As they navigate their feelings towards themselves and each other, they discover that their friends also have romantic feelings towards them. This manga series, "Otonari Complex" by Nonomura Saku, explores the complexities of love between childhood friends.

To grant her grandmother's request, Xia Shi Cheng, a college student, takes her twin brother's place on a charity tour due to his illness. Throughout the tour, she garners the attention of senior Gu Lan, amidst her efforts to conceal her true identity and navigate the band's challenges. As they seek a platform to showcase their talents, a story of youthful passion, dreams, friendship, and love unfolds.

Song An Ning mistakenly assumed that Ji Jing Nian, a member of the prestigious Beijing social circle, was just a handsome young man to be kept as a lover, without realizing that he had been harboring feelings for her for years. Upon the return of Song An Ning's husband from overseas with his mistress, she made the decision to end things with Ji Jing Nian, divorce her husband promptly, and embark on a fresh start. Nevertheless, Ji Jing Nian was unwilling to let her go and continued to pursue her relentlessly.

Years ago, a hero was wrongly accused and managed to escape thanks to a woman who ran a stall. The hero developed feelings for the compassionate and caring woman. After many years, the hero tracked down the woman only to discover that she was being pressured by her family to go on a blind date. The hero intervened, taking the place of the blind date and eventually marrying the woman. To prevent any issues in their relationship, the hero kept his true identity hidden from his wife, knowing she disliked wealthy individuals.

The narrative follows Lin Feng, a revered monarch in disguise as a husband, and Su Qing Yan, a female president posing as a wife, who share a deep love but conceal their true roles from one another

Min Sa Rin has seamlessly adjusted to her role as a daughter-in-law and is navigating through life without major issues. Unexpectedly, she finds herself entangled in a mysterious case.

Su Yuan experienced a deep emotional betrayal that left her feeling hopeless. During her vulnerable moments, a mysterious man named Chen Lie appeared as a guiding light, offering his help multiple times. As they went from misunderstandings to getting to know each other, their relationship began to warm up. However, Chen Lie's true intentions remain a mystery. Is he genuinely concerned about Su Yuan or does he have ulterior motives? As Su Yuan decides to break free from her troubles and seek an independent life, Chen Lie unexpectedly suggests taking their relationship further. Caught between her past relationship and new emotional possibilities, Su Yuan faces a dilemma. A complex game of love and deception unfolds. Will Su Yuan unravel the truth and discover her own happiness?

Li Hong Hai, an unassuming man in his forties with a fortune in the billions, is searching for genuine love. Despite his wealth attracting many women, he desires a connection beyond money. When he meets Xia Ke Ke, a spirited young designer, he is drawn to her and decides to hide his affluent status, pursuing her as a humble entrepreneur instead. Their journey together leads to marriage, but Li discovers that Xia was aware of his riches all along. Feeling deceived, he considers divorce, but is compelled to maintain their facade as a couple for three months to facilitate his company's public offering.

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

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

Sin Yun Bok is a skilled artist who masquerades as a male in order to track down her father's killer

Navigating family dynamics can often be intricate and painful

Chu Jiu Ling, the daughter of the previous emperor, learns that her uncle, the current ruler, was involved in her father's death. Seeking vengeance, she tries to assassinate him during her wedding but is captured and imprisoned. Her close friend, Jun Zhen Zhen, sacrifices herself to save Jiu Ling, leading Jun Ying Wen, her father, to switch their identities. Now going by Jun Jiu Ling, she gains the trust of the Fang family and becomes a respected healer. While uncovering corruption in the royal court and facing threats from her father, she must navigate intricate relationships with her childhood love, her friend's betrothed, and the imperial guard.

The application Love Alarm is designed to alert users when someone within a 10-meter radius has feelings for them, though it keeps the identity of that person a secret

In the land of Dahuang, the General Princess of Xiyan makes a noble sacrifice to defeat General Chi Chen of Chenrong, leading to the conquest of Chenrong by Xiyan. Before her passing, she looked after her daughter, Xiao Yao, and nephew, Cang Xuan. Unfortunately, Xiao Yao is later sent to Jade Mountain, causing a separation. Fast forward 300 years, Xiao Yao, now disguised as Wen Xiao Liu, operates a small clinic. Her path crosses with a doctor, his servant, a wine-maker, and a demon military advisor in Qingshui Town, triggering a chain of events that will transform Dahuang.

This comedic story follows the mayhem, challenges, and camaraderie at a boys' boarding school when a girl disguises herself as a boy and enrolls. Ashiya Mizuki returns to Japan from California, where she grew up, and falls for Sano Izumi, a former high jump star who has given up on the sport. Determined to see him return to his passion, she decides to attend the same high school in disguise! Sporting a new haircut, a flattened chest, and a deeper voice, she moves into Sano's room.