Shining Days (2013) - Asian drama recommendation
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Shining Days (2013)(璀璨人生)

2013China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomance

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

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Recommendation: Love Again (2012) similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Love Again (2012)(러브 어게인)

2012South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Sweet Honey similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Sweet Honey(甜蜜蜜)

2008China
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ju Zi similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Ju Zi(菊子)

2011China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Sweet Lies similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Sweet Lies(甜蜜的谎言)

2017China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Destination Of Love similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Destination Of Love(婚巢)

2012China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Weaning similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Weaning(断奶)

2013China
DramaLifeMelodrama

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Melodrama themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Love Trouble similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Love Trouble(真爱惹麻烦)

2013China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: I Believed in Men similar to Shining Days (2013)
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I Believed in Men(남자를 믿었네)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bei Shang Shi Chang Shou Ge similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Bei Shang Shi Chang Shou Ge(悲伤时唱首歌)

2007China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Seventh Day similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Seventh Day(最美麗的第七天 (最美丽的第)

2008Hong Kong
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Outbound Love similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Outbound Love(單戀雙城)

2014Hong Kong
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

In an effort to expand her business, SIK-SIK, an employee at a travel agency, travels to Malaysia for a meeting with her client. However, her plans are disrupted by a devious local tour guide named KUNG-CHI, leading to a falling-out between them. Suddenly, SIK-SIK's boyfriend CHING CHIN-BOK appears and proposes marriage to her. They begin preparing for their wedding upon returning to Hong Kong. Just as SIK-SIK believes she is the happiest bride, a video is leaked during the ceremony showing CHIN-BOK cheating on her with her best friend. Heartbroken, SIK-SIK returns to Malaysia and changes jobs to work at a local hotel, where she meets KUNG-CHI again. Despite their differing mindsets, they develop subtle yet close feelings for each other. CHIN-BOK's sister CHING CHIN-CHUN supports SIK-SIK's decision to break up with her brother. Through SIK-SIK, she meets the famous chef CHIN TSUN and becomes his apprentice to learn cooking. Over time, CHIN-CHUN develops feelings for her mentor, while CHIN TSUN cannot shake his thoughts of SIK-SIK. Just as he is about to confess his love, CHIN-BOK resumes his pursuit of SIK-SIK, with KUNG-CHI unexpectedly coming to her aid.

Recommendation: Every Step You Take similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Every Step You Take(陪著你走)

2015Hong Kong
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Following a tragic accident, magazine photographer Song Tian Chong lost her vision. Despite her passion for beauty and watching TV dramas, Tian Chong remained undeterred by her blindness. Supported by her boyfriend, To Zhen Hang, and her guide dog, Tian Chong stays positive and draws strength from her new mantra, Love Conquers All. While Tian Chong rebuilds her life, her new neighbor, advertising expert Gam Yin Zhong, is going through a midlife crisis. Previously consumed by work, Yin Zhong became isolated from friends and family. Feeling lost and lonely, Yin Zhong decides to go on a long vacation to rediscover himself. After a breakup, Tian Chong meets Yin Zhong and finds solace in their shared loneliness. Despite their initial differences, Tian Chong and Yin Zhong gradually develop feelings for each other and realize they have more in common than they thought.

Recommendation: Beyond the Common Ground similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Beyond the Common Ground(和解在後)

2023Hong Kong
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

In a society filled with gossip and misinformation, individuals appear to have overlooked fundamental ethical principles. Typically characterized by their polished appearance, articulate speech, and impartial demeanor, mediators are expected to possess certain qualities. However, amidst these conventional mediators stands Yip Chi Fan, an unconventional figure who dresses casually, speaks his mind, and operates outside the confines of traditional norms. Yip rejects the notion of complete neutrality, believing instead that mediators should maintain sensitivity to facilitate resolution. When law graduate Fong Yuen joins Yip's firm as an intern, her straightforward approach clashes with Yip's unconventional methods. As they spend more time together, their differing perspectives begin to influence one another.

Recommendation: Bus Stop (2000) similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Bus Stop (2000)(バスストップ)

2000Japan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Naoko's life takes a turn when a failed project leads to her being demoted from marketing to data management, and her boyfriend and boss, Yanagiba Toshiro, moves to New York. Feeling lost, she encounters Uchimura, a cheerful bus driver who inspires her to reevaluate her goals. However, her world is turned upside down when Toshiro returns to Tokyo, forcing her to choose between two very different men in her life.

Recommendation: Koi ga Shitai x3 similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Koi ga Shitai x3(恋がしたい恋がしたい)

2001Japan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The series delves into the connections and friendships among seven individuals who come together unexpectedly, exploring how these relationships evolve over time. It all starts with a gathering of six of them. Each of the seven main characters is named after a different color of the rainbow.

Recommendation: Memory of Love (2004) similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Memory of Love (2004)(メモリー・オブ・ラブ)

2004Japan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Recommendation: Golden Wings similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Golden Wings(金色の翼)

2007Japan
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Shuko's husband tragically passed away in a plane accident, leaving her with a significant inheritance. However, the newfound wealth brings unwarranted suspicion and gossip her way, causing Shuko deep emotional pain. Seeking solace, she escapes to an exclusive hotel on a secluded island where she crosses paths with Maki, a young man trapped on the island with his girlfriend, Rio, the niece of the hotel owner. Together, Maki and Rio scheme to obtain money from Shuko by manipulating her feelings for Maki. As their deceitful plan unfolds, Shuko's fortune attracts attention from those around her. Drawing inspiration from Henry James' classic novel "The Wings of the Dove," this tale explores themes of love, greed, deception, and truth within the backdrop of a serene and isolated island.

Recommendation: Land of Wine similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Land of Wine(술의 나라)

2003South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Seo Joon plays the role of a rebellious son of a wealthy entrepreneur in the drama. The series follows Seo Joon's journey as he achieves success in the alcohol industry by selling authentic Korean beer.

Recommendation: The Fairy and The Swindler similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Fairy and The Swindler(선녀와 사기꾼)

2003South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Baby Jae Kyung was left by his mother due to financial issues, and his father, who was often drunk, tragically died in a train accident while intoxicated. Raised by a con artist, Jae Kyung learned the tricks of the trade and developed into a skilled scammer due to his exceptional memory. Alongside his adopted father and three others, they deceived many individuals out of their money. However, after meeting the girl of his dreams, Jae Kyung resolved to leave behind his deceitful ways.

Recommendation: Salt Doll similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Salt Doll(소금인형 )

2007South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Cha So Yeong is a dedicated spouse to her husband, who struggles with various issues. Her first love is the heir to a prominent financial firm. To cover the expenses of her husband's surgery, she reluctantly resorts to selling herself to the man who has unreciprocated feelings for her.

Recommendation: The Queen Returns similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Queen Returns(공주가 돌아왔다)

2009South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Cha Do-kyung was the quintessential "it girl," capturing everyone's attention throughout her school years. Her striking appearance and wealthy family background attracted numerous admirers. In contrast, Jang Gong-shim, Do-kyung's friend, often felt overshadowed and inadequate compared to her growing up. However, a chance encounter resulted in a one-night stand between Do-kyung and Bong-hee, who was then Gong-shim's boyfriend, leading to an unexpected pregnancy and their subsequent marriage. Fast forward 17 years, and Do-kyung has settled into the role of a regular housewife with three children and a lackluster husband, while Gong-shim has achieved fame as a ballet dancer. This role reversal has created tension between the two women, culminating in a rivalry over Hyun-woo, who once harbored feelings for Do-kyung in their youth. Caught between his first love, now married to someone else, and Gong-shim, the once overlooked girl who blossomed into a stunning woman, will Hyun-woo choose to pursue his childhood affection or embrace his feelings for Gong-shim? Will Gong-shim succeed in capturing Hyun-woo's heart? (KBS World)

Recommendation: Wife Returns similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Wife Returns(아내가 돌아왔다)

2009South Korea
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Jung Yoo Hee tied the knot with the man she adored, Yoon Sang Woo. Unfortunately, his mother harbored a strong dislike for Yoo Hee, compelling her to separate from Sang Woo and their young daughter. After several years, Yoo Hee makes her return and reconnects with her daughter. However, Sang Woo's new spouse, Seo Hyun, is unwilling to accept her presence. Soon after, Yoo Hee vanishes without a trace. Her younger sister, Yoo Kyung, who was adopted and raised overseas, is resolute in her quest to uncover the truth about her sister's fate. She adopts a façade and poses as Yoo Hee. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: While You Were Sleeping similar to Shining Days (2013)
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While You Were Sleeping(당신이 잠든 사이)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the destinies of two couples and two families whose lives became intertwined as a result of a birth-related incident.

Recommendation: You're So Beautiful similar to Shining Days (2013)
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You're So Beautiful(당신 참 예쁘다)

2011South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Go Yoo Rang possesses a strong sense of confidence and a positive outlook on life. She experiences her first love with Chi Young. However, Chi Young abruptly departs to go back to Seoul. Eager to reconnect with him, Yoo Rang travels to Seoul, only to discover that he is already married.

Recommendation: Holding Hands Towards Tomorrow similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Holding Hands Towards Tomorrow(牽手向明天)

2003Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Xin Lan was taken in by a kind family and now resides with her younger sibling. Tragedy strikes when her brother goes missing and the family's son dies in a car accident. Overwhelmed with grief, Xin Lan ventures out to face the turbulent challenges that lie ahead.

Recommendation: I Do? similar to Shining Days (2013)
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I Do?(幸福的抉擇)

2008Taiwan
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

The phrase "unable to survive with or without each other" perfectly captured the essence of the brief marriage between the young couple. Despite facing significant challenges to be together, their love ultimately proved insufficient to sustain their relationship amidst the strains of cohabitation and interference from his former partner. Consequently, they opted for a divorce. However, the separation only intensified their unhappiness. Following the intervention of their loved ones, the couple resolved to grant one another a second opportunity.

Recommendation: Roseate-Love similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Roseate-Love(紫玫瑰)

2009Taiwan
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Xiao Zi longs for her childhood crush, Lin Nuo, as he sings passionately at the pub in a luxurious hotel. Despite the "Future Man Band" receiving little applause, Xiao Zi remains devoted, creating "Purple Roses" from paper with determination, hoping for Lin Nuo's victory over the unworthy Devil. A new waiter, Ning ZiDa, joins the pub under Xiao Zi's guidance. Rumors swirl about Zi Da's background, and Xiao Zi inadvertently reveals the truth, altering Zi Da's opinion of her. Witnessing the innocent girl's pursuit of an unattainable love and her creation of numbered paper purple roses, Zi Da's tough exterior begins to soften with compassion.

Recommendation: 33 Story House similar to Shining Days (2013)
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33 Story House(33故事館)

2011Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

An advertisement for 33 Story-House attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds, uniting them as strangers who become roommates and eventually close friends. The actors and actresses in each narrative employed improvisational acting methods to depict the inhabitants of 33 Story-House.

Recommendation: The Queen (2013) similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Queen (2013)(女王的誕生)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Tang Mei Bao has yet to reach the level of success and recognition she had envisioned for herself when she entered the modeling industry a decade ago. In contrast to her rival Zhu Di, who effortlessly commands attention on the stage. Now in her thirties, past her peak modeling years, she questions if she squandered her youth. Desperate for a chance at fame and fortune, she takes a risk to reclaim control over her life.

Recommendation: Marry or Not? similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Marry or Not?(結婚好嗎?)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

After losing her parents when she was young, Yang Ya Zhen, a single mother working as a wedding planner, married her university classmate. However, after the birth of her daughter Yu Tong, she became suspicious of her husband's infidelity and decided to divorce him, moving back in with her grandmother. Ji Xuan, a divorce lawyer who has seen his own family fall apart, is cynical about marriage, unlike Ya Zhen who still believes in it. When Ya Zhen hires Ji Xuan as her divorce attorney, they meet and begin the process of ending her marriage.

Recommendation: Three Exits to Love similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Three Exits to Love(幸福街第3號出口)

2013Taiwan
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Xin Lu finds herself in two distinct romantic relationships with two individuals. She is involved with the affluent Xu Li Yang, while also receiving affection and support from Xia Xiao Hua. Through these experiences, she begins to understand the true meaning of love and strives to pursue her own happiness.

Recommendation: My Life's Golden Age similar to Shining Days (2013)
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My Life's Golden Age(내 인생의 황금기)

2008South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

When two individuals who have previously gone through divorce unite in marriage and raise their children together, they often choose names for their kids that reflect the ideal phase of life, known as hwang-geum-ki, with the hope that their offspring will experience this joyful time earlier than they did. Unbeknownst to them, their children will face various challenges before achieving hwang-geum-ki. Lee Hwang, the eldest daughter, has been married for five years and has a daughter, along with a thriving career, yet beneath the surface, she is far from content. A chance encounter with an old lover leads her down a reckless path. The second daughter, Lee Geum, suffers from chronic myelogenous leukemia, a serious illness that persistently impacts her quality of life and happiness. Nevertheless, she remains bright and optimistic, dedicating her energy to her role as a track team coach, all while secretly working to cover her biological father's medical expenses. The youngest child, Lee Ki, has successfully completed medical school and is now an intern at a hospital, yet his true aspiration is to become a musical theater performer. He decides to leave the hospital to pursue dance lessons, needing to keep this decision hidden from his family as he navigates his sisters' challenges. Enter Go Kyung Woo, a television producer at a prominent network whose success has led him to become dismissively indifferent to the struggles of others. When he crosses paths with Lee Geum, there is undeniable chemistry, but will he be able to genuinely care for her, especially given her health condition? Meanwhile, Lee Ki faces another dilemma—he may be falling for his sister-in-law...

Recommendation: Love Story in Shanghai similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Love Story in Shanghai(像霧像雨又像風)

2001China
DramaMelodramaRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Time flows like a river, memories drift like clouds, intertwined like an unchanging tune. Chen Zi Kun faces unexpected misfortunes as he is wrongly accused of a crime and imprisoned. Fang Zi Yi goes to great lengths to free her beloved, seeking help from her friend's brother, Li Ying Qi, who helps secure Zi Kun's release on bail. However, Ying Qi also develops feelings for Zi Yi in the process. Zi Kun takes on a job as a clock repairer and crosses paths with Du Xin Yu, the daughter of Mr. Du whose clocks he fixes. Impressed by Xin Yu's innocence and determination, Zi Kun finds himself drawn to her. He eventually runs away with Zi Yi, while Ying Qi, who is compelled to marry his cousin Fan Li Jun, chooses to be with Zi Yi instead. As Xin Yu falls seriously ill, Mr. Du takes drastic measures to save her by arranging for Zi Kun to be kidnapped and taken to a picturesque county with Xin Yu. During their time together, love blossoms between Zi Kun and Xin Yu.

Recommendation: Fly with Me (2007) similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Fly with Me (2007)(想飞)

2007China
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Cheng Feng had a lifelong desire to soar through the skies, which led her to become a flight attendant against her family's wishes. Thanks to the encouragement of her long-time friend, Tao Si Xian, she courageously pursued her dream. (Wiki D-addicts)

Recommendation: Fragrance of the Pomegranates similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Fragrance of the Pomegranates(红石榴餐厅)

2025China
DramaLifeRomance

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 75% similarity match.

Ming Liang, a young man pursuing his artistic aspirations in the bustling city, returns to his hometown nestled at the base of the Tianshan Mountains to look after his sick adoptive mother, Ai Yi Sha. In an effort to rejuvenate Ai Yi Sha’s restaurant, “Red Pomegranate,” Ming Liang takes on the challenge set by Michelin-starred chef An Dong. As he grows both personally and professionally, he breathes new life into the once poorly managed eatery. Inspired by the courageous stories of those around him, including technician Li Guang Tian and social worker Wu La Si, Ming Liang refines his purpose in life—promoting the culinary heritage of Xinjiang. He also encounters Gu Li Na Er, the passionate leader of an animal welfare organization, and begins to develop feelings for her. However, Gu Li Na Er is solely focused on her professional endeavors and has no interest in a romantic relationship. With his distinct life insights and approach, Ming Liang gradually wins over Gulinaer’s heart.

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLove Triangle

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Love of Happiness similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Love of Happiness(因为爱情有幸福)

2016China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Dear Them similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Dear Them(亲爱的她们)

2017China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: City of Angels (2015) similar to Shining Days (2013)
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City of Angels (2015)(天使的城)

2015China
DramaLifeRomanceFriendship

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: I Love You (2013) similar to Shining Days (2013)
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I Love You (2013)

2013Japan
DramaLifeRomanceNovel Adaptation

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Inspired by the collection of short stories titled "I Love You," authored by Kotaro Isaka, Ira Ishida, Takuji Ichikawa, Otsuichi, Ko Nakamura, and Takayoshi Honda.

Recommendation: Pearl similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Pearl(爱闪亮)

2013China
DramaLifeRomanceFamily

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Divided into two sections, the initial segment is known as Ai Shan Liang with 33 episodes, while the latter part is titled Shan Liang Ai with 37 episodes. Pearl, also known as Zhen Zhu, was brought up by her grandmother after her mother abandoned her to marry a prosperous doctor. Her aspiration is to excel as a clothing designer, and she puts in a great deal of effort to make her dream come true. She falls in love with wealthy "Fu Er Dai" He Zhi Wei, and after overcoming numerous challenges posed by their families, they tie the knot. Zhen Zhu becomes pregnant, but tragically, Zhi Wei is involved in an accident, leaving her widowed and pregnant. Five years later, Zhen Zhu is looking after her child and her late husband's family. To support them, she secures a position at a clothing design firm. Through her determination and kindness, Zhen Zhu touches the lives of those around her and gradually moves closer to realizing her dream as a clothing designer.

Recommendation: Hello Gorgeous similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Hello Gorgeous(華麗一族)

2013China
DramaLifeRomanceBusiness

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Song Jiao Yang, a talented student in the field of fashion design, unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the world of supermodeling. As she navigates this new industry, she forms connections with Li Zhen (played by Godfrey Gao) and Zhao Yu Tian (portrayed by Jed Lee). Zhao Yu Tian, an established model, takes a tough-love approach with Jiao Yang but harbors hidden feelings for her. On the other hand, Li Zhen is kind and supportive towards Jiao Yang, though he conceals his past and origins. Feeling rejected by his family, Li Zhen's demeanor changes, leading him down a path of vengeance where he will go to great lengths, including manipulating his relationship with Song Jiao Yang.

Recommendation: Bosom Friend similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Bosom Friend( 新閨蜜時代)

2014China
DramaLifeRomanceFriendship

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

The narrative follows three young women navigating life in a bustling city, experiencing various stages of growth and development together.

Recommendation: Happiness From The Clouds similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Happiness From The Clouds(幸福从天而降)

2014China
DramaLifeRomanceFamily

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

After years of constant arguments and dissatisfaction, Tian Lan and Zhan Peng decided to end their marriage and pursue separate paths. They both found new partners and began to enjoy the happiness of being in a loving relationship. However, the well-being of their daughter has posed a challenge for their new partners. Will they reconcile to fulfill their daughter's desire for a united family or work together to address the issue appropriately?

Recommendation: Youth Never Drops Way similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Youth Never Drops Way(青春38度)

2022China
DramaLifeRomanceEntertainment Industry

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

The narrative follows four individuals from diverse social classes and with varying aspirations who cross paths unexpectedly and embark on a tumultuous, emotional, and motivating entrepreneurial expedition in pursuit of ideals, dignity, freedom, and love

Recommendation: Women's Heart similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Women's Heart(天涯女人心)

2015China
DramaMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

The narrative centers around a young lady named Lu Yaqing in the era of the Chinese republic. She transforms her circumstances from poverty to marrying into a wealthy family, leveraging her embroidery skills to rise as a prosperous and influential figure, leaving a significant mark during her lifetime.

Recommendation: The Lover's Lies similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Lover's Lies(爱人的谎言)

2016China
DramaMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

After Tong Si Jie loses her parents at a young age, she faces challenges and takes on various jobs to support her siblings. Her path crosses with the wealthy Yi Yi, and they fall in love against all odds. However, their plans for a future together are disrupted by Yi Yi's controlling mother, who manipulates the situation and drives a wedge between the couple.

Recommendation: Precious Youth similar to Shining Days (2013)
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Precious Youth(那年青春我们正好)

2016China
DramaMelodramaRomanceYouth

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Precious Youth narrates the story of Liu Ting, a diligent student, and Xiao Xiaojun, a passionate but troubled individual, and their bond of love and friendship from their university years in 1997 to the present day.

Recommendation: The Legendary Tycoon similar to Shining Days (2013)
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The Legendary Tycoon(传奇大亨)

2017China
DramaMelodramaRomanceInspired By A True Story

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Huace Media's upcoming film 'The Legendary Tycoon' will center around the remarkable life of Sir Run Run Shaw. The movie aims to capture the tycoon's extraordinary journey through visually stunning cinematography, highlighting his relationships with three significant women. Additionally, the film will recreate the glamorous fashion and style of the era in which he lived.

Recommendation: What a Wonderful Life similar to Shining Days (2013)
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What a Wonderful Life(赛小花的远大前程)

2017China
DramaLifeRomanceComedy

Like Shining Days (2013), this drama also features Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 60% similarity match.

Following her graduation from college, Sai Xiao Hua is resolute in her decision to remain in Beijing. Despite securing a job, she experiences a complicated relationship with her employer, Qiao Ma, leading to her dismissal. Subsequently, she opts to launch a small grocery store specializing in organic produce alongside her old classmate, You Liang. (Viki)