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Yeo Bin experienced a dream where Young Jae professed his feelings for her while giving someone a piggyback ride, leaving her puzzled by its vividness. (Youtube)

Time can be a challenge for women. When Cheng You Qing celebrated her 30th birthday, she received an email from Li Da Ren, her close male friend of 14 years, discussing the signs of premature aging. Feeling frustrated by the comparison between men aging like fine wine and women withering like raisins, Cheng You Qing challenges Li Da Ren to a bet - to see who will get married first before they reach 35. While searching for a potential spouse, she realizes that there is always one person who truly understands her and accepts her strong-willed and stubborn nature - her best friend, Li Da Ren. However, they had both made a pact never to fall in love with each other.

One day, Hyun, who runs a bookstore, rediscovers his high school journal and reflects on the past, remembering his one-sided love for his long-time friend, Dongho. (strongberry.kr)

Following a breakup with her boyfriend, Koyori sought solace at the home of her longtime friend Hijiri. Unexpectedly, she ended up spending the night with him after drowning her sorrows in alcohol. Hijiri confessed his love for her, leaving Koyori conflicted about their long-standing friendship. The situation is delicate as she faces the risk of losing everything if their relationship doesn't work out. Adding to the complexity, her ex-boyfriend expresses a desire to reconcile. Koyori must make a decision before it's too late. (Kodansha.us)

Yeon Woo experienced a joyful childhood in a caring family. However, tragedy struck when her father died under mysterious circumstances, leading her mother to marry a man a decade younger than herself. Unfortunately, bad luck continued to plague them; her mother passed away from Wilson’s disease, and her stepfather absconded with their money. During these tough times, Min Ho, a long-time friend, consistently offered her support. Determined to bring her father’s murderer to justice, Min Ho chose to pursue a career in law enforcement. Meanwhile, Eun Sup returned to Korea with the intent of stopping his girlfriend, Soo Ah, from marrying someone else, but she firmly rejected him. To complicate matters further, his father dispatched individuals to his hotel to apprehend him. In his attempt to escape, he fell onto the subway tracks and lost consciousness. Yeon Woo witnessed the entire incident from the platform and came to his rescue. Afterward, Eun Sup requested to stay with her temporarily, as he had nowhere else to turn. Consequently, Yeon Woo, Min Ho, and Eun Sup ended up living together in the same household.

Goo Hae Ra, an aspiring artist, is on a quest for fame. She hopes to share her late father's music but encounters several challenges along the way. Hae Ra then teams up with twin brothers as they pursue their dreams of stardom on the musical contest "Superstar K2."

This tale follows a girl named Fuyumi who has a strong dislike for Christmas and anything that causes her inconvenience. Her passions include sleeping and tending to her manicure. Fuyumi is accompanied by her childhood friend, Sho, who is constantly by her side and shows great concern for her well-being. Despite this, Fuyumi has never contemplated why he has been so devoted to her for all these years.

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.

The web drama "4 Kinds of House" revolves around individuals accustomed to solitary living who find themselves in a communal residence, where they explore their emotions and seek genuine love. After Na Yoon's apartment is lost, she assumes the identity of her cousin to gain entry into a male-only shared house, which is surprisingly owned by the temperamental idol Sun Min, known for his challenging demeanor. As the house fills up, the residents profoundly impact one another's lives.

After her boyfriend's unexpected passing, Cha Ra Ri is overcome with grief and considers joining him

A musical drama starring Nogizaka46 and Erika Ikuta in the lead role follows a story of a virtual drinking gathering organized by workers of a stamp store in a contemporary Japanese town, depicting life under the impact of the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The romantic storyline that blossoms from this scenario unfolds through a combination of music and lively dialogues. The cast also includes HayatoKakizawa, Shinji Saito, Sylvia Grab, and Jun Hashimoto (thetv.jp).

Several months after Akane disappeared and her case was resolved, everything has returned to normal. The story now follows the daily routines of the six members of "Stellar Crowns" as they peacefully coexist in a new shared residence. This three-episode special drama offers viewers a glimpse into the private lives of the idols and showcases their unique relationships with each other. (TBS)

A young girl named Ruka, who had been living a nomadic existence in Osaka, finds refuge with Fumi, a teacher at an elementary school. Eventually, Ruka ventures to Obihiro, Hokkaido, where she reconnects with Natsuhiko, her sister's former partner, and strikes up a friendship with a high school student named Maori. Despite facing constant challenges, Ruka's journey leads her to Tokyo, where she pursues a career in music and performs on the streets using the alias Kyrie. In Tokyo, she crosses paths with Maori, now known as Ikko, who sustains herself through various cosplaying gigs and relationships. From Ishinomaki, Osaka, and Obihiro to Tokyo, Ruka navigates the twists of fate, crafting an intricate and poignant narrative through her unwavering determination.

The narrative revolves around the intertwining tales of love and friendship experienced by four young individuals, set against a backdrop of both reality and romance. Kim Yoon Seo finds herself torn between her ideal partner, Ji Won, and her long-time friend, Kang Hyuk, who has been in her life for a decade. However, Min Yong is already committed to Chae Yi Yun.

Hyo Min and Bo Seok have been inseparable since they were children, having shared each other's lives for more than ten years. Bo Seok has stood by Hyo Min's side ever since he defended her from school bullies during their early years. Their journey together has seen them through every high and low, forging a unique bond. As they transitioned into adulthood, both have faced challenges due to the deeper emotions that have seemingly grown between them. Reluctant to jeopardize their invaluable friendship, they have found themselves at odds when it comes to expressing their true feelings. Occasionally, they have allowed themselves to be a bit more vulnerable, yet those moments have never evolved into something lasting. For some inexplicable reason, their timing has always been slightly misaligned. However, everything changes when Hyo Min experiences memory loss. Presented with a sudden chance to elevate their relationship, Bo Seok is eager to embrace this daunting challenge. He just needs to find a way to help her remember the significance of their bond. Will Bo Seok's determination finally unite them, or will they once again fall prey to poor timing?

The film "Isolation" portrays the routine, aspirations, and romantic endeavors of Jung-woo, a 27-year-old university student living alone. Through his experiences as a solo dweller, the movie sheds light on the current trend towards extreme individualism in society. (Credit: Newsfreezone.co.kr)

Unveiling N? Who or what could that be? Seo Woo's love story is like a vessel too vast for Confucianism to contain.

Two close friends who reside together in the same home discuss the small details of their daily interactions. If you are in love, you are likely familiar with these ten signs of love. (Viu)

Childhood acquaintances Lu Jia Jia and Nian Meng Yu both attended the same medical university in Shanghai after high school. Nian Meng Yu, known for his financial savvy, utilized his skills and connections to start a business at the university. Meanwhile, money-conscious Lu Jia Jia, who had been saving up to buy a cellphone for her long-distance boyfriend, ended up working for Nian Meng Yu. Eventually, Lu Jia Jia realized the true nature of her relationship and ended things with her boyfriend. As Nian Meng Yu became enamored with the beautiful Sun Xiao Hui, he remained unaware of her true intentions. Simultaneously, Lu Jia Jia's senior Jiang Feng began to develop feelings for her, while Nian Meng Yu started to recognize his own feelings for Lu Jia Jia. The outbreak of SARS led to the three individuals having to live together, revealing the underlying reasons for the strained relationship between Lu Jia Jia and Nian Meng Yu over the years.

Zhou Lin Lin is a student with strengths in certain subjects and weaknesses in others. With the help of Fang Yu Ke, a top student with straight A's, Lin Lin follows a detailed study plan that not only helps her catch up but also secures her a spot at the best university in the country. Once school begins, Zhou Lin Lin finds herself in a complicated situation involving a promising tennis player named Wen Tao and Xie Duan Xi, a close friend of Fang Yu Ke. She also develops a close bond with her dorm mates Zhu Li and Wang Jie. With the support of Xie Duan Xi, Wang Yu, Lao Ding, and others, it seems that Fang Yu Ke's pursuit of love has finally come to a successful conclusion. However, Zhou Lin Lin and Fang Yu Ke face numerous challenges along the way. Despite the obstacles, their love remains unwavering from start to finish.

Kamiya Naoki is a member of the JC Arcs professional basketball team, known for his diminutive stature and tendency to falter under pressure. Despite his talent, he has yet to fully showcase his skills on the court since turning pro. Shirakawa Riko, a lively music college graduate with aspirations of becoming a professional violinist, faces challenges in breaking into the competitive music industry. Their paths collide when Riko discovers Naoki's lost cellphone on a bus, sparking an unexpected friendship that may blossom into something more.

A tale of individuals who have dedicated their lives to the fashion world and face challenges to thrive in it. Ji U Min, a freelance image editor, excels at enhancing photos but lacks passion in his work and personal life. Pyo Ji Eun, on the other hand, has dreamt of a career in fashion since childhood and currently holds the position of section chief at a luxury brand promotion agency. Despite the hardships of the fashion industry, she maintains a cheerful demeanor and optimistic attitude.

Dream High narrates the journey of six students at Kirin Art High School as they strive to fulfill their aspirations of becoming stars in the Korean music scene. Go Hye Mi, a classical music major, is forced to abandon her dream when she enrolls at Kirin Art High School to help settle her father's debts. To gain conditional admission, she must recruit two other students to join her at the school. These students are Song Sam Dong, a country boy, and Jin Guk, whom she encounters by chance while trying to escape from a loan shark. Yoon Baek Hee, once Hye Mi’s loyal friend, turns into her competitor at school after Hye Mi betrays her during an audition for admission.

Reporter Wen Yi Fan visited a bar called Overtime to meet her close friend, Zhong Si Qiao. During her time at the bar, she encountered Sang Yan, a department manager and part-owner of Overtime. Sang Yan happened to be Yi Fan's former classmate and someone she had feelings for in high school. Despite recognizing each other, both pretended not to know one another. After a series of events, they unintentionally became roommates and were given a second chance at their relationship.

Huang Ying Zi, Jiang Yi, Fang Ming Yu, Zhuang Yuan, Lan Yi Fei, and Guan Chao were childhood friends in Hangtian City, known as the "Hangtian City F6". Their lifelong promise was shattered by an incident during their Gaokao exams. Twelve years later, at 30, they each navigated their own paths in adulthood. When Guan Chao's wedding brought them back together, old memories resurfaced, revealing unresolved feelings and misunderstandings from their youth. The bond of friendship they thought had ended remained strong.

Inexperienced in the real estate industry, Cheng Zhen Zhen is a passionate newcomer determined to excel in her career. She starts working at a local real estate firm called Love and Family as a junior agent. Zhen Zhen is partnered with another inexperienced agent, Shao Peng Cheng. Despite being the president's only child, Peng Cheng keeps his true identity hidden in order to prove himself within the company. Together, Zhen Zhen and Peng Cheng embark on a journey to achieve their goals in the real estate world. As they delve into the complexities of buying and selling homes, they discover the personal nature of the industry. Through experiencing the highs and lows of their clients' lives, as well as facing their own challenges, Zhen Zhen and Peng Cheng learn important lessons about life, love, and the pursuit of dreams.

Hong Nan Hee is a typical employee at a publishing company

Xia Xiao Ju did not expect to switch schools right before the national college entrance exams. Despite feeling overwhelmed in her new environment, she tried to adjust and make the most of the situation. A misunderstanding led her to meet a new group of classmates, including Cheng Lang, Lu Shi Yi, Qiu Yue Tao, and her best friend Lin You. With the support of her friends, Xiao Ju faced the challenges of the college entrance exams confidently. However, her confidence wavered when she realized the boy she liked was interested in Lin You. As she navigated the complexities of love and friendship, Xiao Ju leaned on Shi Yi for support, unaware of his growing feelings for her. Will Xiao Ju be able to see Shi Yi's love for her, or will her heart remain set on someone else?

Hybrid singer-songwriter Yuri's songs "Kakurenbo" and "Dried Flower" have inspired an original drama that explores the world of their music and the stories behind them. The series follows Kaoru and Yurika, a couple who move into an apartment together in July. They met in college and decided to live together in this new space. The sound of fireworks marks the beginning of their cohabitation, filling the room with happiness. The first episode tells a poignant love story over three days from both Kaoru and Yurika's perspectives. Subsequent episodes delve into their individual viewpoints.

Yeo Reum, who has just landed her first job, is in a relationship with Ji Hun. Ji Hun, who lacks a stable career, is part of a band called Yellow. Yeo Reum is a down-to-earth individual striving to become a responsible adult, and she struggles to comprehend Ji Hun, who seems to focus solely on her. One day, Ji Hun realizes that Yeo Reum has chosen to end their relationship, and when he meets her, she indeed confirms the breakup. For a year, Ji Hun pines for Yeo Reum, and eventually, he receives a message from her. (Viki)

After the occurrences in 'Autumn Blossom', six individuals, three men and three women, reunite in their twenties.

A young woman in her 20s reflects on her past relationships with five men and embarks on a quest to uncover the true nature of love and romance. Their exploration of this theme unfolds against the backdrop of scenic tourist spots across seven different regions, such as Gangwon-do, Jeollabuk-do, Jeju-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Mokpo-si, Yeosu-si, and Jeonju-si. (Arirang TV YouTube)

Choi Go is a young, hopeful idol who juggles a part-time job and has a tendency to be somewhat timid

A web series that explores the needs and aspirations of individuals who wish to be united, yet lack the bravery or are simply unable to, and how they confront their challenges and fears in pursuit of love.

Love can be both delightful and painful. These urban love stories are thought-provoking and clever, challenging our perception of relationships by exploring themes of faithfulness and betrayal, purity and darkness, closeness and isolation in the modern world. Episode 1: Letting Go Episode 2: A Joyful Single Christmas Episode 3: Two Hearts That Never Change Episode 4: Love on a Rollercoaster Episode 5: The Hidden Language of Marriage Episode 6: Our Love Story Episode 7: The Evolution of Love Episode 8: A Beautiful Daydream Episode 9: Saying "I Do" Episode 10: When a Favorite Sweater Meets an Old Scarf

Having grown up together, Bai Qian Rui and Xin Hai Jing never considered each other as anything more than friends. Therefore, it was not surprising when Hai Xing asked Qian Rui to assist the volleyball team, Qian Rui attempted various excuses to avoid it. He was more focused on pursuing a relationship with the lovely Jia Kai Lin rather than working hard with his close friend. However, joining the team turned out to be the catalyst they needed to transition their longstanding friendship into something deeper.

Lin Fen Fen is striving to achieve her dream of becoming a singer, despite facing rejection in auditions. After a fortunate turn of events, she catches the attention of a company and embarks on her journey in idol training. Despite encountering challenges and putting in a lot of effort, Fen Fen perseveres in pursuit of her aspirations, forms new bonds, and finds love along the way.

Portrays the bond of friendship and affectionate routines shared by three individuals who come together at the poolside "J" in Shibuya.

Fuji-TV dedicates the late-night time slot for innovative projects, providing opportunities for aspiring young writers, producers, and directors to showcase their talents. Each series runs for four weeks, featuring a cast of emerging talents from the entertainment industry. The content of these dramas is tailored to appeal to a younger demographic. (DramaWiki)

A romantic tale spanning 5,272 kilometers, connecting Indonesia and Japan. Elly, a student from Indonesia, and Ryo, a young Japanese, first connected through social media. Their relationship blossomed further when they met in person in Japan, spending quality time together and eventually falling in love. Despite facing language and cultural barriers, their love story continues to unfold. (idn.wakuwakujapan)

A love story blossoming between two friends who have known each other since childhood.

When Nancy is set up on a blind date by a friend, she is not very enthusiastic at first. However, her feelings shift when she discovers that her date is attractive. On her way to meet him, though, she experiences a series of minor mishaps that lead her to believe she is having a particularly rough day. Conversely, her date is a diligent individual who agrees to the blind date in hopes of finding someone to bring him comfort. Unfortunately, he hardly gets any rest the previous night and nearly causes a car crash while heading to meet Nancy the following day. Upon their introduction, he realizes that the person he almost collided with was, in fact, her. (HanCinema)

A romantic tale expressed through music, "Every Time We Break Up, We Fall in Love Again." This musical web drama features rising stars Yang Ji-won, Lee Joo-bin, Yeon Je-hyeong, and Lee Ho-yeon, and follows the narrative of four characters, reflecting on the first love stories that resonate with everyone, merging storytelling and music. (Daily Economy Korea)

Tanimachi Mizuho has aspirations of living in Daikanyama and becoming a renowned writer. Despite moving from the snowy countryside to Tokyo in the winter, the determined 26-year-old remains confident that her dreams will come true with her strong desire. However, Tokyo has a surprise in store for her. Morinaga Kenta, a promising writer for variety programs, moved to Tokyo five years ago and quickly gained fame. Kenta, also from the same hometown as Mizuho, was a childhood friend, but their relationship never developed further. Known as "Hachiko" in his youth, Kenta is laid-back and lacks ambitious goals for himself. When the two old friends unexpectedly meet in Tokyo during the winter, they both struggle with their careers and love lives. At 26, it's a challenging age where it's not yet too late to pursue new dreams, but also not too late to give up on old ones.

Aya and Kumi, two high school students, take the bus to school. Aya has a crush on a boy who consistently misses the bus. Kumi, sensing Aya's emotions, decides to take control of the bus and gives Aya a strict 5-minute window to confess her feelings.

In a manga series by Mashii Yuma, a young woman in her thirties who writes teen romance stories moves in with an attractive but lazy man to gather inspiration. This leads to the beginning of a clandestine relationship between the two characters.

Passion or affection? Jin Mo makes the difficult choice to end his relationship with Ga Yeon in favor of pursuing a new connection with Hyun Ah. However, he soon discovers that Hyun Ah is only interested in him physically, not emotionally. Despite this realization, Jin Mo decides to stay with her. Meanwhile, heartbroken Ga Yeon impulsively kisses Jin Mo's close friend, Ji Hyuk, who has feelings for her. Will these four individuals ultimately find happiness together?