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Shine on Me(骄阳似我)

2025China
Bank Teller Supporting CharacterCarefree Female LeadClassmates' RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceRoommates' RelationshipScarred Male LeadStudent Female LeadWeb Novel AdaptationWorkplace Setting

The narrative centers on the vibrant and spirited university student Nie Xi Guang as she leaves her campus life behind and confronts the obstacles of the working world. Throughout her time at university, she harbors a bittersweet crush on the enigmatic yet exceptionally talented top student, Zhuang Xu. However, as she transitions into her career, she encounters Lin Yu Sen, a former surgeon who has become a prominent figure in the solar energy sector. Although they face some initial misunderstandings, Lin Yu Sen finds himself irresistibly attracted to Nie Xi Guang’s cheerful and warm-hearted nature. With his steadfast love and encouragement, she begins to release her past regrets and welcomes the affection she has always desired.

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Recommendation: Dear Missy similar to Shine on Me
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Dear Missy(了不起的女孩)

2020China
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceRoommates' RelationshipWorkplace SettingBest Friends RelationshipChildhood Friends RelationshipEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifePublishing House SettingSismance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, Roommates' Relationship, and Workplace Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

The tale of Lu Ke and Shen Si Yi, two women with different personalities who share a strong bond as best friends. Their friendship faced challenges during their graduation, but after nine years they reunite and mend their relationship. Together, they support each other through life's obstacles and work towards overcoming challenges. (DramaWiki, Baidu) Adaptation of the American TV show Gossip Girl [2007].

Recommendation: Marumo no Okite similar to Shine on Me
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Marumo no Okite(マルモのおきて)

2011Japan
Classmates' RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingStudent Female LeadWorkplace SettingApartment SettingFamilyShop Owner Supporting CharacterStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSupernaturalSupportive Friend

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Classmates' Relationship, Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Student Female Lead, and Workplace Setting themes with a 32% similarity match.

Takagi Mamoru, a single man in his forties, takes on the responsibility of caring for twins Kaoru and Yuki following the passing of his close friend. The trio's lives take a surprising turn when they welcome Mook, a talking miniature Schnauzer, into their home. Despite Mook's tendency to point out Mamoru's flaws as a guardian, he also becomes a source of protection and guidance for the twins. As time passes, Mamoru grows to appreciate Mook as the glue that keeps their unique family united.

Recommendation: Super Rookie similar to Shine on Me
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Super Rookie(신입사원)

2005South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingBusinessComedyOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Super Rookie is a witty comedy that inspires and empowers young individuals facing challenging times. The narrative follows a young man named Kang Ho, who unexpectedly lands a position at a prestigious firm, LK, due to a glitch in the computer system. Lacking a notable family or educational background, he is often viewed as a slacker by conventional standards. To make matters worse, he appears to dedicate his life to reading comic books, playing cards, and kickboxing. Nonetheless, he possesses a vibrant spirit, street smarts, athleticism, loyalty, and charm, particularly around women. The drama unfolds his journey into this new role, his experiences at work, and the relationships and passions that shape his life in an engaging manner. Despite the challenges he faces, he remains undeterred. Kang Ho's optimistic attitude, along with Mi Ok's determination to enhance her circumstances, offers today's youth a chance to reflect on their own lives and consider what is genuinely significant.

Recommendation: Attacking Lady similar to Shine on Me
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Attacking Lady(进击的夫人)

2024China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingBetrayed By A Significant OtherCEO Male LeadFalse RumorJewelry Designer Female LeadOffice Worker Female LeadSenior-Junior RelationshipShort Length Series

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Web Novel Adaptation, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 26% similarity match.

A jewelry designer named Bai Jin Se unexpectedly discovered her fiancé, Zheng Huai Chen, was unfaithful with her younger sister, Bai Lin Lin. Seeking evidence, Bai Jin Se encountered the CEO, Mo Si Nian, who had been stood up by his own fiancée. They quickly connected and agreed to a contractual marriage. Following the marriage, Mo Si Nian assisted Bai Jin Se in dealing with her cheating ex-fiancé and returning to her work. Over time, their relationship blossomed into genuine affection for one another.

Recommendation: Anego (2005) similar to Shine on Me
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Anego (2005)(アネゴ)

2005Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationAge GapAge GapBusinessMale Chases Female FirstOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 26% similarity match.

Naoko Noda, an employee at a trading company, is affectionately referred to as "anego" by her younger colleagues. The term "anego" translates to "older sister", but in this context, it is used as a nickname for Naoko due to her role as a supportive figure who offers guidance to her coworkers. This series authentically portrays Naoko's daily experiences, including her romantic relationships, personal challenges, and uncertainties about the future.

Recommendation: Ikinari Kon similar to Shine on Me
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Ikinari Kon(いきなり婚)

2025Japan
Web Novel AdaptationDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAge GapFood IndustryInsecure Female LeadMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadOffice Worker Female LeadSecret Marriage

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Web Novel Adaptation, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 26% similarity match.

Koshiba Mao, a simple office worker, discovers that her boyfriend, with whom she had a workplace romance, is being unfaithful. The following day, after a night of drinking to cope with her despair, she wakes up in the bed of a charming stranger! This man, Ando Hajime, turns out to be her new supervisor and drops a bombshell on her - "You are now Ando Mao, not Koshiba Mao." Much to her shock, Mao had unknowingly married this man while intoxicated! Hajime starts to disrupt Mao's once ordinary life, as he inexplicably develops feelings for her. In the midst of their complicated relationship, there is Mika, a scornful woman pursuing Hajime, and Kota, a morally questionable man who betrayed Mao with Mika. This mature love story delves into the reasons behind Hajime's love for Mao and unveils hidden truths about the characters one by one.

Recommendation: Green Porcelain similar to Shine on Me
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Green Porcelain(青瓷)

2012China
DramaRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative centers on three real estate auction ventures overseen by Zhang Zhongping, illustrating his cleverness and courage in dealing with various individuals.

Recommendation: Running After the Love similar to Shine on Me
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Running After the Love(大猫儿追爱记)

2015China
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadOffice Worker Supporting CharacterWorkplace Romance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around a group of young individuals transitioning into the workforce, experiencing the ups and downs of life, and ultimately discovering their own paths and love stories. (Le.com)

Recommendation: City Lovers similar to Shine on Me
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City Lovers(城市恋人)

2016China
DramaRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

City Lovers is a fashion-themed drama that explores the complex urban love story involving Ding Yu Feng, Lin She She, Liao Yan Die, and Liao Ze Kai. Ding Yu Feng, raised by Lin Qi, a former comrade of his father Ding Yang Guo, develops feelings for Lin's daughter Lin She She. As Yu Feng grows older, he coincidentally joins a high-end event planning company owned by the Liao Group, where he falls in love with the CEO, Liao Yan Die. Meanwhile, Liao Yan Die's younger brother, Liao Ze Kai, harbors feelings for Lin She She, leading to a mix of love and heartbreak. The sudden return of Ding Mo, Yu Feng's older brother who had been absent from his life, disrupts the peace among the four characters and reveals a dark past that was previously unknown.

Recommendation: Why Is He Still Single? similar to Shine on Me
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Why Is He Still Single?(他为什么依然单身)

2025China
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingArchitecture IndustryComedyDoctor Female LeadIntergenerational FriendshipInterior Designer Male LeadInterior Designer Supporting CharacterLifeNeighbors' Relationship

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

An unconventional but warm-hearted individual, who holds a strong opposition to marriage, brings both laughter and introspection as he journeys through life. Though he is quite peculiar, he eventually encounters the woman of his dreams and faces the challenge of capturing her affection, illustrating that every man is capable of marrying; it's simply a matter of finding the perfect partner.

Recommendation: Okane no Kireme ga Koi no Hajimari similar to Shine on Me
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Okane no Kireme ga Koi no Hajimari(おカネの切れ目が恋のはじまり)

2020Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingChasing A DreamComedyDependent Male LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadFrugal Female LeadOffice Worker Female LeadOptimistic Male LeadSingle Female Lead

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Reiko Kuki, a 27-year-old accountant, is cautious with her spending habits following a previous incident. About a year ago, she stumbled upon a set of small dishes at a thrift store and eventually decided to purchase them. However, when she goes back to buy them, a couple, one of whom is her boss's son, Keita Saruwatari, beats her to it. Shortly after, Reiko discovers Keita working in the accounting department as part of his father's attempt to teach him the importance of money. As someone known for her frugality, Reiko is assigned to mentor him, but will their interactions go beyond financial matters?

Recommendation: Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru similar to Shine on Me
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Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru(彩香ちゃんは弘子先輩に恋してる)

2024Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingBartender Supporting CharacterComedyHardworking Female LeadHomophobiaLGBTQ+Lesbian RomanceOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Supporting Character

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Gentle and cheerful office worker Ayaka has strong feelings for her colleague Hiroko, who is her senior at work! Both colleagues, who believe the other is heterosexual, are secretly infatuated with each other. (Japanese = Futabasha || Translation = MyAnimeList) Based on the online manga "Ayaka's Threefold Love for Hiroko" by Sal Jiang.

Recommendation: The Best Day similar to Shine on Me
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The Best Day(최고의 하루)

2022South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Romance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Do With All Your Heart Today similar to Shine on Me
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Do With All Your Heart Today(오늘도 마음을 다 해)

2019South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAdapted From A WebtoonMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Created by the campaign of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance aimed at increasing public engagement in the nation's organizational process. (Moonhye at MyDramList)

Recommendation: The Villain Next Door similar to Shine on Me
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The Villain Next Door(이웃집 악당)

2025South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Romance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Se Yeong is employed as an assistant to the CEO of the fashion brand "Radical." Despite her boss, Su Hyeon, being difficult to work with, she consistently completes her tasks with determination. One day, Su Hyeon, who comes from a privileged background, unexpectedly confesses his feelings for Se Yeong. She responds by calling him "Director, you're quite peculiar." As a result of her rejection, a troublemaker moves in next door to Se Yeong. With this new neighbor now as her boss, Se Yeong tries her best to avoid Su Hyeon's advances, but he persists in pursuing her. As she tries to resist his affection, Se Yeong finds herself slowly becoming attracted to him. The boss who initially seemed like a villain starts to assist Se Yeong and captures her heart. With Se Yeong's support, Su Hyeon also emerges victorious in an internal company competition, leading to their feelings growing stronger as the company prospers. However, another colleague named Do Hyeon observes them with an inscrutable gaze, while Seo Hwi, who still harbors feelings for Su Hyeon, becomes a hindrance to their relationship. Will Se Yeong and Su Hyeon be able to build a happy future together?

Recommendation: Company Love similar to Shine on Me
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Company Love(직장연애사)

2007South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingMiniseriesOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Supporting CharacterWorkplace Romance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

This story revolves around coworkers in the workplace who develop romantic feelings for one another.

Recommendation: Oshi ga Joshi ni Narimashite similar to Shine on Me
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Oshi ga Joshi ni Narimashite(推しが上司になりまして)

2023Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingActor-Actress Supporting CharacterComedyCEO Male LeadOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Supporting CharacterRetired Male LeadStage Actor Male LeadTwo Roles

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Nakajo Hitomi is employed as an office lady and admires stage performer Kiryu Toma. Her greatest pleasure is attending his stage performances, but she has been feeling disheartened lately due to Toma's abrupt retirement. One day, she encounters her new supervisor, Takagi Shuichi. Interestingly, her new boss is none other than the retired stage actor Kiryu Toma, using his real name. Following his retirement, he joined the company owned by his father, where Hitomi also works. He quickly becomes popular among the female staff and treats them all kindly. Hitomi wishes to interact with him like the other female colleagues, but when she finally has the opportunity, she becomes flustered and gives him a cold reception. Shuichi becomes intrigued by Hitomi, who stands out from the other female employees.

Recommendation: Fighting Youth similar to Shine on Me
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Fighting Youth(正青春)

2021China
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAge GapAge GapBusinessCosmetic IndustryOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

This drama follows the journey of Zhang Xiao Yu, a fresh face in the corporate world, as she impresses Lin Rui, the sales division director at a well-known cosmetics company, with her exceptional skills. Lin Rui has gained recognition from the board of directors at SW, a cosmetics company based in France, for her numerous accomplishments as the sales director. She is on track to succeed her boss, Shu Wan Ting, but faces obstacles along the way. To protect her position, Shu Wan Ting enlists Fang Jing, Lin Rui's competitor, to oversee a new department. Zhang Xiao Yu enters the picture as Lin Rui's secretary and becomes entangled in the office politics. Despite the challenges she faces, Zhang Xiao Yu flourishes in her career and finds love amidst the chaos.

Recommendation: Cafe similar to Shine on Me
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Cafe(苦咖啡)

2010China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Web Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Portrays the challenges that young individuals encounter when transitioning from school to the competitive world of work. Hu Ge and Michelle Bai collaborate once again following their previous work together on the extravagant historical drama The Myth, this time in a contemporary corporate setting. Facing financial difficulties due to the economic downturn in the United States, Shanghai-based technology company Qi Ming is forced to make tough decisions in order to stay afloat, including letting go of long-time employees and bringing in fresh graduates to take their place. Ye Xin, a mid-level employee at Qi Ming, is determined to protect her own job as well as that of her brother-in-law Chen Cong. In her efforts, Ye Xin teams up with coworkers to make life difficult for the inexperienced newcomer Shen Li, who is developing feelings for another new employee, Lin Li Chen, without realizing that Chen Cong secretly admires her as well...

Recommendation: No, Handsome Guy similar to Shine on Me
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No, Handsome Guy(帅哥不可以)

2024China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingFan Male LeadFantasyMale Chases Female FirstManhua Artist Female LeadOffice Worker Female LeadPhobiaShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Web Novel Adaptation, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ye Ran has a passion for drawing manga but restricts her admiration to attractive male characters from the world of anime. She shies away from handsome men in real life and struggles with self-confidence. To her surprise, her boss, Meng Zhao, not only appreciates her manga but also happens to be the intimidatingly handsome man she fears the most. Despite her attempts to avoid him, Meng Zhao persistently pursues her, resulting in a humorous and unconventional romantic entanglement between the two. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: The New Employee similar to Shine on Me
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The New Employee(신입사원)

2022South Korea
Web Novel AdaptationDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAdvertising Agency SettingBusinessGay LeadGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesOffice Worker Male LeadWorkplace Romance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Web Novel Adaptation, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Seung Hyun, a man in his late twenties who has never been in a relationship, secures an internship he has always wanted. Upon starting his new job, he encounters Kim Jong Chan, a charming but distant individual who turns out to be his new boss. Will they be able to maintain a professional relationship despite their mutual attraction?

Recommendation: Sukina Otoko to Wakaretai similar to Shine on Me
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Sukina Otoko to Wakaretai(好きなオトコと別れたい)

2024Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingBest Friends RelationshipChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyEx Comes BackNeighborhood SettingSupportive FriendSupportive NeighborWorkplace Violence

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ikuko Shiraishi is approaching her 30th birthday and is employed at a company. She is in a relationship with Hiroji Kurokawa, who resides at her home without a job. Feeling uncertain about her future and marriage, Ikuko decides to end things with Hiroji and search for a potential spouse. Despite this, she struggles with the decision as she truly wants to stay with him. During this time, her colleague Aoyama reveals his longstanding feelings for her.

Recommendation: Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai Season 2 similar to Shine on Me
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Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai Season 2(花咲舞が黙ってない 2シリーズ)

2015Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationBank SettingBusinessCorruptionEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationMysteryWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Violence

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Hanasaki Mai and Soma Ken are employed at Tokyo Daiichi Bank where they are tasked with resolving issues at various local bank branches. Matsuki Keisuke, a dedicated and sincere bank teller, finds himself developing romantic feelings for Hanasaki Mai during their time working together. However, Hanasaki Mai remains unaware of Keisuke's affection towards her.

Recommendation: Race similar to Shine on Me
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Race(레이스)

2023South Korea
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAssistant Manager Female LeadBartender Supporting CharacterBusinessChildhood Friends RelationshipCEO Male LeadCEO Supporting CharacterMelodramaSenior-Junior RelationshipTeenager Supporting Character

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the professional world, office dynamics become prominent for marketer Park Yun Jo, as she remains committed to her work despite not having a formal education

Recommendation: Oh, My Dad!! similar to Shine on Me
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Oh, My Dad!!( オー・マイダッド!!)

2013Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingComedyEx-spouse RelationshipFamilyHouse SettingIntern Male LeadInventor Male LeadMarried Male LeadSelfish ParentSupportive Friend

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Shinkai Genichi, a 42-year-old man, once found success as a promising scientist in his youth. However, he has been unable to let go of his past and has been pursuing his dream unsuccessfully for the past 18 years. This has led to his wife leaving him, losing his apartment due to unpaid rent, and facing financial difficulties while caring for his 5-year-old son, Kouta.

Recommendation: Ano ko no Yume wo Mitan Desu similar to Shine on Me
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Ano ko no Yume wo Mitan Desu(あのコの夢を見たんです。)

2020Japan
DramaOffice SettingRomanceStudent Female LeadWorkplace SettingCafé SettingEmotionally Strong Female LeadFantasyIll Male LeadInchoate CrimeManager Supporting CharacterMysterySchool SettingStudent Male Lead

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Comedian Yamasato Ryota visits a cafe to brainstorm story ideas. Various incidents occur involving the cafe staff, TV personalities, the manager, and an attractive office worker, all of whom are bothered by minor issues. Yamasato becomes increasingly frustrated until he decides to escape reality by writing a story in his notebook featuring a real-life actress. This marks the beginning of Ryota Yamazato's fantasy stories, starring the latest actresses and idols as heroines. The heroines and their stories include themes such as unrequited love, battling evil forces, and overcoming jealousy. Each story unfolds in a unique and imaginative way, showcasing Yamasato's creative storytelling abilities.

Recommendation: Miss Independent Ji Eun similar to Shine on Me
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Miss Independent Ji Eun(세상 잘 사는 지은씨)

2018South Korea
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingBest Friends RelationshipCalm Female LeadComedyEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipLifeMale Chases Female FirstMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

At the age of 24, Ji Eun is a young woman embarking on her first experience in the workforce, where she faces crucial choices regarding her feelings in both her professional and personal life. (Track.tv)

Recommendation: The Divorce Insurance similar to Shine on Me
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The Divorce Insurance(이혼보험)

2025South Korea
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAdvisor Female LeadAge GapAnalyst Female LeadAnalyst Male LeadComedyContract Employee Supporting CharacterDivorced Male LeadEx-spouse RelationshipLife

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

No Gi Jun is a member of the product development team at an insurance company. Despite his impressive qualifications and expertise, he has been through three marriages and divorces, causing both emotional and financial strain. Despite any potential judgment, he openly shares his divorce history. Kang Han Deul, an underwriter specializing in insurance contracts, used to value patience but has chosen to live differently since her divorce. An Jeon Man, a risk surveyor focused on accident prevention and insurance programs, takes on a new challenge by joining the divorce insurance team. Jeon Na Rae, a financial mathematician, divorced shortly after her honeymoon due to differing values with her ex-husband, and she has no regrets about her decisions. Recognizing the rising divorce rates, No Gi Jun leads the development of a divorce insurance policy to help individuals cope with unexpected life events. Together with Kang Han Deul, An Jeon Man, and Jeon Na Rae, they form the divorce insurance team.

Recommendation: Keiyaku Kekkon similar to Shine on Me
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Keiyaku Kekkon(契約結婚)

2005Japan
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingFemale Chases Male FirstMarriage Of ConvenienceOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male LeadWorkplace Romance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Shintaro and Masako are colleagues who have developed romantic feelings for each other. Despite Shintaro's skepticism about lasting love, he suggests a temporary contract marriage to Masako, which she agrees to out of love for him. This arrangement, initially seen as practical, ends up causing a whirlwind of emotions and complications with those around them. The characters' egos play a significant role in shaping their lives and relationships, driving the unfolding drama. (Fuji TV)

Recommendation: Ryosangata Riko: Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki similar to Shine on Me
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Ryosangata Riko: Puramo Joshi no Jinsei Kumitate Ki(量産型リコ -プラモ女子の人生組み立て記-)

2022Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaOffice SettingWorkplace SettingBusinessHobbiesLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Office Setting, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Riko Komukai is a young woman who is not married and is employed by a company that plans events. Her co-worker brings up the idea of a mass-produced model, which sparks Riko's curiosity. After seeing a plastic model of Zaku, a robot from the TV show Mobile Suit Gundam, she decides to try her hand at making her own plastic model for the first time.

Recommendation: My One Night Rule similar to Shine on Me
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My One Night Rule(マイ・ワンナイト・ルール)

2025Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAdapted From A MangaDivorced Male LeadMiniseriesOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Aya, a 33-year-old professional, is experiencing sexual frustration and longs for the affection of a man after being single for 8 years. In society, women are often judged for expressing their desires openly. One day, Aya's playful boss Dojima asks her out for drinks. Dojima, who is divorced, is interested in a casual encounter rather than a serious relationship. Upon hearing this, Aya establishes her own boundaries to avoid any potential regrets and decides to pursue a one-night stand with determination.

Recommendation: Desperate Mrs. Seonju similar to Shine on Me
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Desperate Mrs. Seonju(친절한 선주씨)

2024South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingArchitect Male LeadFamilyInterior Designer Female LeadMelodramaRevenge

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Pi Seon Ju, a passionate interior designer, is in a marriage with driven architect Jeon Nam Jin. Unfortunately, Jeon Nam Jin becomes involved with Jin Sang A, who is the heiress to an architecture firm, and requests a divorce. Following their separation, Pi Seon Ju begins a fresh chapter in her life. On the other hand, Jin Sang A's husband, Kim So U, values stability more than ambition but decides to end their marriage upon learning about her affair. Encountering Pi Seon Ju marks a significant turning point in Kim So U's life.

Recommendation: Today Office Tomorrow Romance similar to Shine on Me
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Today Office Tomorrow Romance(오늘은 오피스 내일은 로맨스)

2020South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingMiniseriesOffice Worker Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Romance

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Drama, Office Setting, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Kang Hye Mi has been employed at KS International for four years. Once brimming with confidence and energy, she has lost her self-assurance and belief in romantic love after catching her deceitful ex-boyfriend in an act of infidelity. Compounding her distress, her ex is the general manager at her workplace, making it impossible for her to steer clear of him. Following their breakup, office gossip has turned her into a subject of various rumors. The pressure and challenges she faces have led her to frequently contemplate resigning. One day, while heading to work, she encounters Na Jung Gook, which causes her to miss the bus and ultimately jeopardizes an important presentation. Ironically, Na Jung Gook is set to join Kang Hye Mi's team as a new hire, where they will become mentor and mentee. Na Jung Gook stands out as a newcomer with a genuine passion for his work, unafraid of engaging with his superiors, and strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance. As Kang Hye Mi collaborates with Na Jung Gook, she finds herself drawn to him more and more. The history between Kang Hye Mi and Na Jung Gook is...

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Upon the Mountain(越过山丘)

2020China
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaRomanceWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationBusinessRich Male LeadSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Like Shine on Me, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Drama, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 24% similarity match.

Ouyang Xia Lan works as an investigator in the field of trade. During her investigations, she crosses paths with Peng Yue, the younger son of the Tianguan Group. Despite their contrasting backgrounds and beliefs, they find themselves on opposing sides. The story unfolds in the automotive industry, where Ouyang Xia Lan is a dedicated professional who will go to great lengths to fulfill her duties. She harbors a personal agenda related to her father's mysterious death, which leads her to infiltrate Tianguan Group. Meanwhile, Peng Yue is responsible for the company's research and development. Their initial encounter is fraught with conflict, but over time, they develop a mutual attraction. Through various challenges and obstacles, they eventually unite to showcase China's progress in the automotive sector.

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The Distance to Love(到爱的距离)

2013China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMedical

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Perfect Couple (2022)(完美伴侣)

2022China
DramaRomanceWorkplace SettingFamily

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Chen Shan, a well-known female attorney, has achieved great success in her career by the age of 40. Due to her busy work schedule, she struggles to find time to attend to her husband and daughter's needs. Meanwhile, her husband Sun Lei has set aside his own career ambitions to support the family. While this arrangement has been effective for some time, it eventually becomes strained. Enter Lin Qing Kun, a prominent investor, whose deal Chen Shan must compete for. Balancing her marriage and career becomes increasingly challenging for Chen Shan, leading to difficulties. Sun Lei and Chen Shan face various obstacles and contemplate finding new partners. Despite their flaws, they come to realize that they are actually perfect for each other.

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Popcorn (2000)(팝콘)

2000South Korea
Co-workers' RelationshipDramaRomanceEnemies To Lovers

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Young Hoon and Hyun Soo cross paths for the first time during a shared taxi ride, where Young Hoon is caught off guard by not having enough money to cover his portion of the fare. They reunite when Young Hoon begins working at a wedding venue where Hyun Soo is already employed. Despite their initial animosity and frequent arguments, their relationship eventually blossoms into love.

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Immutable Law of First Love(첫사랑 불변의 법칙)

2015South Korea
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMelodrama

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The tale revolves around Jong Goo, an attractive and intelligent man, and Yeo Ri, a woman who constantly suffers from witnessing her boyfriend with other girls. This web drama is adapted from an original web novel sharing the same title.

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Bank on Me(前途无量)

2024China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaWorkplace SettingWeb Series

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Lin Qiang, formerly the deputy director of the audit department at the main office of United Bank, was transferred to the underperforming Longyuan branch after refusing to approve a problematic loan. Along with his friend Zheng Shuai, who also faced repercussions for the same incident, they found themselves in a chaotic management situation. Despite facing pressure from the branch president, Lin Qiang used his expertise to identify and resolve the issues within the branch, ultimately benefiting the tellers. Through this experience, Lin Qiang discovered his passion for assisting small, medium, and micro enterprises.

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Office Watch(오피스워치)

2017South Korea
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingComedyMiniseriesOffice Worker Female LeadShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Romance

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Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi(うちの会社の小さい先輩の話)

2025Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingAdapted From A Web MangaComedyCosplayer Supporting CharacterHeight DifferenceOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male Lead

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Katase Shiori, an employee at a company that specializes in character development, and her junior colleague Shinozaki Takuma, who is in his first year, share a lack of experience when it comes to romantic relationships. As they navigate their feelings for each other, their bond grows amidst the unique personalities of their coworkers.

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Konya wa Konoji de Season 2(今夜はコの字で シーズン2)

2022Japan
DramaOffice SettingRomanceWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationFoodFriendshipLifeOffice Worker Male LeadWorkplace Romance

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Tanaka Keiko traveled overseas to receive culinary education, while Yoshioka Toshinori refrained from visiting the U-shaped bar because of his affection for Keiko. They reunite after a two-year separation. (wiki.d-addicts)

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ShenZhen(一男三女合租记)

2014China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceCohabitationComedy

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Song Xiao Lei is a man who is currently without a job, but he values honesty and holds onto his ideals. Following a difficult breakup, he decides to move in with three attractive women: Bai Jing Jing, a sharp-witted fashion enthusiast, Li Mei Dai, a sheltered girl who ran away from home, and Hu Li Li. Li Li, who witnessed her parents' tumultuous relationship that ended in her mother's tragic death, is now wary and skeptical when it comes to love. This story is inspired by the web novel "One Man and Three Women Renting Together" by Song Xiao Jun.

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Mei Tian Du Zai Chai Guan Pei(每天都在拆官配)

2021China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Derived from the online novel "Chuan Shu Huo Wo Mei Tian Du Zai Zhao Si" by 4YT Net.

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The Robert Girlfriend(撒娇男友要抱抱)

2021China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceFilmed VerticallyShort Length Series

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Based on the online novel "Madame Bao's Secret Love Affairs" by author Yu Fei Yan.

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Yu Sheng Man Man(余生漫漫)

2022China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Based on the online novel "Tian Ni's Endless Love" by the author Yi Jin Nian.

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MBTI Love (2024)(真爱节拍)

2024China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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The narrative revolves around the romantic journey of Wen Man, a piano instructor, and Huo Shao Ting, a lawyer, who struggle to convey their feelings for each other

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Send You My First Dream(你是我的夏至未央)

2023China
Web Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Following the end of her engagement with a deceitful partner, energetic Xia Yang Yang unexpectedly ties the knot with authoritative CEO Gu Qi Chen. Despite her initial concerns about being exploited, she begins to develop feelings for him as he shows her affection. However, their relationship faces a setback when Gu Qi Chen's ex-girlfriend returns from abroad. Will Xia Yang Yang, unafraid of love and hate, and reserved Gu Qi Chen be able to overcome the challenges in their relationship?

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I'm Not a Casual Person(我不是随便的人)

2025China
DramaRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationEntertainment IndustryWeb Series

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Zheng Ying, an actress entangled in controversy and struggling to find her way, encounters Shen Yi Fan, a brilliant investor on the verge of death who is determined to help her regain her self-worth. Their opposing desires lead to an unforeseen romance that not only aids her resurgence but also brings him a chance at redemption, creating ripples in the entertainment world.

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Uketsuke no Jo(受付のジョー)

2022Japan
DramaOffice SettingWorkplace SettingBusinessOffice Worker Male Lead

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Jo Takumi has been employed as a sales representative at an advertising firm for the past three years. Despite appearing confident, he constantly strives to meet the expectations of his colleagues. Surprisingly, his proposal to modernize the reception area, initially deemed unlikely to be approved, is given the green light. Jo Takumi is subsequently tasked with overseeing the dismissal of reception staff members, a decision that is met with resistance from the team. In an effort to better comprehend their roles, Jo Takumi decides to work alongside the reception team. Witnessing firsthand the challenges they face, his perspective on the necessity of layoffs begins to shift. Additionally, Jo Takumi harbors feelings for a female coworker within the company, with both of them having joined the firm at a similar time.