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Stairway To Stardom

Sosuke Nakata is an ordinary office worker, leading a simple life of commuting to work daily. One day, Nakata coincidentally meets the famous actress, Hikaruko Kirishima, leaving him feeling like he's in a dream. Several days later, Kirishima surprises everyone by announcing their relationship and intention to marry during an emergency press conference. This unexpected revelation shocks everyone, as Kirishima's partner is just a regular salaried worker. Nakata is unaware of the press conference and remains clueless about what the future holds for him at work and Kirishima's true motives. This situation bears a resemblance to the American film "Nothing Hill" [1999].

Toyama Eiji rose to fame in his mid-20s, particularly after starring in the popular drama Deeper than Love. His on-screen romance with Ozono Hitomi created a stir, but their relationship came to an end when it was revealed that he had been seeing someone else. This led to a three-year hiatus from the industry due to a press conference held by Hitomi. Despite the long-standing rumor that they would never work together again, Toyama and Hitomi, now successful in their own right, are set to co-star in a new drama called Love You to Death. The success of this drama is crucial for TV Toyo. Can the two actors set aside their past grievances and deliver performances that complement each other?

The story takes place in the contemporary Korean entertainment industry, focusing on two prominent celebrities who agree to a fake marriage for personal reasons. As they navigate the challenges of maintaining their facade in public, they uncover each other's vulnerabilities and ultimately fall in love. The male lead, who rose from humble beginnings to stardom through hard work, becomes emotionally entangled with his first love, fake wife, and admirer. Meanwhile, the female lead, hailing from a wealthy chaebol family, portrays herself as a confident top star to survive her family's discord. Despite their differences, the fake marriage leads them to discover genuine love and embrace their true selves.

A romantic tale featuring an alien named Mitsuru Higashiyama, who has been on Earth for 400 years disguised as a university professor, and a famous actress, Sasahara Tsubaki, known for her difficult personality.

A Ra seems to lead an enviable life. She enjoys fame as a beloved actress and is married to Jung Han, a highly regarded announcer. Together, they have a son named Min Kyu. Many people admire their relationship, but beneath the surface, their life is far from idyllic. As A Ra ages, she finds it increasingly difficult to secure acting roles. The love and respect between A Ra and Jung Han are lacking. One day, their troubled son Min Kyu returns to Korea from the United States after being expelled from school, revealing his difficulties. A Ra and Jung Han are anxious about the possibility of others discovering Min Kyu's issues. To complicate things further, there is a hidden secret that threatens to shatter A Ra's seemingly perfect existence.

Bo Ye, a famous actor, reluctantly joined the entertainment industry to provide for his family. With his contract coming to an end after earning enough money, he is excited to start planning for his future. However, when his agent, sister, and best friend face financial difficulties, he feels compelled to renew his contract to help them. Overwhelmed by this decision, he buys a lottery ticket in hopes of winning big and solving his problems. Luck is on his side as he wins the jackpot, but unfortunately loses the ticket before he can claim it. Now, he is on a mission to track down a taxi driver named De Xing to retrieve the ticket.

Upon joining the entertainment industry at 30, a woman quickly becomes a sensation, only to discover that the fierce rivalry is tougher than anticipated. Despite facing criticism for her age, Gui Mi establishes herself as the 'hot search queen' on a reality show. Her sudden fame brings opportunities, but also triggers numerous plots and schemes against her. To thrive, Gui Mi strives to dominate the industry like a true queen.

In pursuit of her dreams, aspiring entertainer Zhong Xing An faces challenges and navigates office politics. After confronting her boss and exiting in a dramatic fashion, she finds herself entangled in a plot by her closest friend, resulting in a body swap with Gu Shi Xing, the powerful president of the Gu family. A surprising turn of events leaves her questioning the higher powers at play.

Located in "Byplaywood", a spacious movie studio surrounded by lush greenery, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The narrative explores 100 days of chaos ensuing from the convergence of multiple serial dramas and movies from various television networks at this secluded studio. The plot is filled with intense competition for viewership ratings among studios, conflicts between up-and-coming actors, established stars, and heartwarming tales of camaraderie. Additionally, the humor and satire are heightened by the actors portraying exaggerated versions of themselves. (TV Tokyo)

Jeon Seong Ki is an expert dating coach known for his talent in sparking controversies. Cha Soo Bin, an entertainment journalist, poses as a novice actress seeking guidance in her quest for fame, but her true intention is to uncover sensational stories. Unexpectedly, this charade ultimately leads Jeon Seong Ki to discover genuine love.

Han Kang Hee is a renowned actress who has been acting since she was a child. The pressures of being a top star have started to affect her self-confidence, leading to an increase in negative comments about her work. This stress has even prevented her from reading fan letters. During this difficult time, she unexpectedly reunites with her first love, Jung Seok. Jung Seok, who was once a popular student, is now a single father caring for his sick daughter, Yu Na. Yu Na, a fan of Kang Hee, writes a letter to her but it doesn't reach Kang Hee, so Jung Seok responds instead. Thus begins Kang Hee's journey with a devoted fan and her first love, all sparked by a special fan letter.

Taiga Kusunoki, a second-generation actor, struggles to gain popularity unlike his famous father, Kotaro Kusunoki. Taiga's career is not as successful as his father's, leading him to develop feelings of inferiority. His management company finds it challenging to secure roles for him. Taiga spends his time with Keita Ueno, another second-generation actor facing similar challenges. One day, while skydiving with Keita, Taiga loses control of his parachute and ends up stuck in a tree far from their intended landing spot. Shiori, a cheerful woman, comes to his rescue. Shiori, who is a big fan of Taiga's father, is the opposite of Taiga in terms of personality.

Yan Da Feng is a wealthy, arrogant, and short-tempered young man who is determined to win his grandfather's herbal medicine business by any means necessary, even if it involves breaking the law. However, everything changes when Xie Fu An, a rural herbalist, saves his grandfather's life. Recognizing her as the granddaughter of his first love, his grandfather announces that whoever marries her will inherit the company. In the aftermath of losing her grandmother in a tragic fire, Fu An and her younger brother move into Da Feng's home. Initially planning to marry her solely for the inheritance, Da Feng finds himself falling for her as they spend more time together. Just as their relationship begins to blossom, secrets from the past threaten to tear them apart. Available in two versions: 17 episodes on TV or 27 episodes online.

The story centers around Nam Sang Ah, who finds herself at the center of public backlash following an unexpected blunder. How could this possibly occur? Nam Sang Ah is an everyday girl, but her world is completely shattered when she unwittingly becomes the focus of a social media frenzy. Her friends, Han Ga Eul and Lee Yenny, step in to support her. However, Yenny is preoccupied with her job as the personal bodyguard for Seo Ah Shin, a leading idol who conceals her own vulnerabilities. Can Gong Joo Ri, who has endured a similar ordeal in the past, assist Sang Ah in navigating this turmoil and help her regain control of her life? (Viki)

Ji Seung Yeon aspires to become a hip-hop icon, and a series of unforeseen circumstances propel her towards that goal. However, she faces a unique challenge: to become a member of a male idol group, she must disguise herself as a boy. Along her journey, she encounters Kang Woo Hyun, the charismatic leader of the renowned idol group M2, whose charming smile conceals his arrogant and self-centered nature.

Love narratives involving individuals in their twenties and thirties utilizing a range of social media features like direct messages, stories, comments, likes, and hashtags. (Naver)

Zhao Shao Huan, a contemporary actress of dramatic productions, unexpectedly finds herself transported to a bygone era

TV Tokyo is gearing up to debut a new morning drama titled "Shimakko-san". Endo Kenichi, Oosugi Ren, Taguchi Tomorowo, Matsushige Yutaka, and Mitsuishi Ken find themselves stranded on a deserted island instead of their intended filming location. In order to stay alive, they must work together. Meanwhile, production for the morning drama must commence as scheduled.

This series delves into the inner workings of television drama productions. It illustrates how the entire production crew and cast work together to complete a project within a strict timeframe, as well as how performers and their agencies manage the rumors that surround them. Jang Ki Joon was once a leading manager in the industry, but he faced bankruptcy due to his inability to compete with more dominant agencies. He was 'rescued' by Oh Seung Ah, a prominent star, who decided to join his agency after parting ways with her previous one. Lee Kyung Min is a drama producer who has just been given his first opportunity as a director. Seo Young Eun is a highly sought-after screenwriter who has gone through a divorce and has a young son.

Du Lala is currently enjoying a successful phase in her life. Having left behind the insecurities of her youth, she is happily married to Wang Wei and holds the position of HR manager at her workplace. Moreover, she is on the brink of being promoted to the role of HR director. However, Lala's contentment is disrupted by the arrival of Kathy, a young and attractive new employee whose professional achievements outshine Lala's. Not only does Kathy pose a threat to Lala's promotion, but she also happens to be a former student of Wei's mother and is adored by the entire Wang family, including Wei himself. To add to Lala's troubles, Kathy moves into the apartment directly below Lala and Wei. Will Lala be able to protect her career and marriage from this new adversary?

Guan Xiao Di is known for her rebellious nature. She found herself joining a bodyguard academy by coincidence, where she formed friendships with a conceited boy and four skilled girls. After going through intense training, she emerged as a renowned bodyguard. This information was sourced from PrimeVideo.com, offering two options for viewing: 42 episodes on TV or 37 episodes online.

The Su family consists of twin daughters who have contrasting personalities. While one pursued a career in geology and became a doctor, the other made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. However, things take a drastic turn when the entertainment industry star suddenly disappears, leaving behind a resignation letter and a trail of chaos. In a desperate attempt to fill her sister's shoes, the geology doctor is kidnapped and forced to take her place on a popular TV show. As she navigates the cutthroat world of show business, she must also pretend to be her sister, including maintaining a relationship with her sister's affluent and attractive vice president boyfriend. The interactions between these two characters are bound to ignite some interesting dynamics.

The plot revolves around Ootsuki Makoto, a newcomer announcer at a television network in Tokyo. She faces challenges adapting to the fast-paced lifestyle of the city after leaving her small hometown.

Actress Im Se Ra is celebrating her incredible achievement as the youngest recipient of a best actress award in 1999. However, her triumph is short-lived when she is struck by a truck that night, leading her to awaken 25 years later in the body of Bong Cheong Ja, a woman in her middle age. With a strong desire to reclaim her acting career and uncover the truth about her circumstances, she teams up with Dokgo Cheol, a former detective specializing in violent crimes who has been relegated to traffic enforcement. As Cheong Ja and Cheol collaborate, they uncover an enigmatic connection from the past that has the potential to transform both of their lives.

When a young woman is hired as an extra to pretend she is romantically interested in a successful CEO, the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur. Wen Xiao Nuan, struggling to support her opera troupe, takes on various acting jobs for financial stability. One particular role requires her to feign affection for the attractive CEO Ye Fei Mo. As she delves deeper into her role, she becomes entangled in the CEO's business and eventually discovers both career success and love. (ChineseDrama.info)

Anthony Kim is an exceptional CEO of a drama production company, willing to go to great lengths for wealth, recognition, and achievement. He is celebrated for his Midas touch, having produced hit dramas and launched Hallyu stars. However, a tragic incident on set leads to his decline, prompting Anthony to strive for a comeback by airing the drama "The Morning of Keijo." To succeed, he must enlist the assistance of the idealistic Lee Go Eun, who aspires to be a leading writer, along with the charming yet self-centered actor Kang Hyun Min.

In the story, the Four Adorable Constables and their leader Wu Liang are instructed to journey to the present day in order to apprehend the fugitive An Shigeng. Their mission involves locating a man named Ling Shuo, who holds the key to their return. Little do they know that Ling Shuo is actually the reincarnation of Wu Qing's deceased spouse, leading to a complex love triangle. This narrative is based on the video game of the same title and serves as a spin-off of The Four Great Constables.

During a fire, the Xia family, once the wealthiest in town, faced a dramatic downfall. Xia Nuan, the daughter of the Xia family, tragically lost her parents in the incident. To escape her enemies, she adopted a new identity as Song Lin, a relatively unknown actress. Her goal was to uncover proof that the Su family, who now held great power in the entertainment industry, had falsely accused the Xia family.

Located in a convenience store, five meddling heroes assist regular customers with their problems in an exciting and invigorating manner

A narrative centered around a celebrity who faces challenges stemming from both the entertainment industry and his personal life.

Zha Mei Le's journey began in her childhood when she learned about her parents' impending divorce and their reluctance to take her in. Determined to change their minds, she excelled in all aspects of her life, earning certificates and admiration from her colleagues and boss. Through her kind and caring nature, she met her boyfriend Han Yi Feng and won over his family, except for his brother Han Yi Lei. Despite their initial dislike for each other, Mei Le agreed to pick up Yi Lei from the airport as a favor to her boyfriend. As she worked hard to help Yi Feng achieve his dream of owning a bakery, she discovered his infidelity with a coworker. This revelation led Mei Le to develop feelings for Yi Lei.

Inspired by the hit Korean film My Sassy Girl, this series follows a comparable storyline but with a unique twist. Qian Niu is an ordinary young man who crosses paths with a famous actress named Xiao Xia on a flight to Shanghai. When Xiao Xia mistakenly grabs his luggage, it sparks the beginning of their comically entertaining adventure. Qian Niu finds himself unexpectedly serving as Xiao Xia's assistant, enduring her playful teasing and antics along the way.

Kim Jung Ho, a well-known and wealthy filmmaker, recently traveled to China from Korea. While in China, he coincidentally comes across a poster of Ouyang Ming Ming, a rising star who he used to go to school with and was his first love. Inspired, he seeks guidance from his elderly uncle on mastering The Art of War in order to win over Ming Ming. However, things take an unexpected turn when he encounters Ming Ming's guardian, Yu Xuan.

Zhi Yin Sheng is a well-liked figure in the dance group "San Jian Sheng" (The Three Musketeers) and is highly respected by his peers. Despite his popularity, he exudes an air of arrogance. Han Qian Hui, on the other hand, is a kind-hearted and affectionate young woman. When she comes across a derogatory post about females online, she pens a sharp response that catches the attention of Yin Sheng, the original poster. Although they start off as adversaries, their close friends, Zheng Xi Can and Xu Jia Le, develop a romantic relationship. As Yin Sheng and Qian Hui interact through mutual friends and other chance encounters, their hearts gradually open up to each other and they fall in love.

Dashing, wealthy, and always surrounded by beautiful women, Lu Sinoe, the Chairman of Luks Properties, along with his friend Chen Shu-Feng and cousin Jingu, stroll through the city with a strong belief that women only seek marriage for financial security. On the other hand, Liu Lin enjoys her independent life with her best friends Yang Yang and Su-Yue, embracing her single status. However, Liu Lin's mother's insistence on finding her a partner leads her to reluctantly attend matchmaking sessions. She believes in living a fulfilling single life rather than seeking out love. When Liu Lin tries to prevent an unexpected marriage between Chen Shu-Feng and Yang Yang, she crosses paths with Lu Sinoe, leading to a clash of personalities. Despite their initial animosity, as they navigate through failed relationships and job struggles, Liu Lin ends up working for Lu Sinoe's company, sparking more conflicts between them. The presence of Lu Sinoe's secretary, Yu-min, adds further confusion to their relationship. After facing numerous challenges, the misunderstandings between them slowly fade away, allowing for a deeper connection to form. However, fate intervenes once again, throwing them into a new wave of uncertainty. Caught between staying or leaving, they both carry their pain in their hearts, unsure of what lies ahead.

Is it possible for five contemporary Chinese women to discover the love and admiration they desire during their middle age? Chen Qing Xia has retired from her career as a model, Fiona holds a senior position in a company, Bi Ran works as a translator, Catherine was raised abroad and currently works in media, and Li Xiao Yi is the sole member of the group who fears solitude. While navigating the challenges of their intricate relationships with men and family, will these women be able to achieve the joy they are searching for?

A team of relationship experts assist individuals in turning their romantic aspirations into reality. Each expert brings a unique background to the table, initially coming together to establish a PR company. Surprisingly, they evolved into the most sought-after agency for relationship guidance. As they aid clients in finding their ideal partners, they also discover their own journeys.

"My Forgetful Girlfriend" is a romantic comedy that follows the amusing situations that arise when the female protagonist (Nam Gyuri) experiences amnesia. Nam Gyuri will portray two roles in the series - a wealthy heiress and a regular girl who loses her memory and ends up living in the male lead's home as a nanny.

Is it possible for a heterosexual man to be a woman's closest friend without any ulterior motives? Fang Jun is a dedicated marriage advisor who approaches his work with sincerity. His clientele includes Liu Hui Yun, a divorced woman betrayed by her successful husband; Ye Shan, a career-focused woman who has neglected her personal life; and Yi Yi, a stylish young woman who rushed into marriage and subsequent divorce. As Jun forms close relationships with these women, attending to their needs and even cooking meals for them at their homes, it raises the question: is he genuinely seeking friendship or is he adept at gaining new clients for his consultancy business? (Viki)

Yu Tong and Xu Zheng, a married couple, faced a rift in their relationship due to a misunderstanding and decided to separate. To ease his financial burden, Xu Zheng rented out rooms in their home to his friends, Xia Feng and Yi Nan, after Yu Tong left without informing him. One day, they discovered an abandoned baby and chose to care for it collectively. This experience resulted in personal growth for each of them, ultimately leading to a reconciliation between Xu Zheng and Yu Tong.

A chance encounter brings Zhou Qing Qing and You Bin together unexpectedly. Their paths cross when they each receive a sachet at the same moment - Qing Qing's sachet reads "Fortune Luck" while Bin's reads "Blossom Luck." When Qing Qing's mother complains about her single status, Bin offers to switch sachets, giving Qing Qing the "Blossom Luck," much to her annoyance. However, it becomes apparent that Bin may actually need the "Fortune Luck" more than Qing Qing. Bin's ex-wife returns, believing he has won the lottery and demanding money to repay her debt. Meanwhile, Qing Qing breaks up with her non-committal boyfriend Lu Yao Wei. To appease her mother, Qing Qing asks Bin to pretend to be her new boyfriend, leading to real feelings developing between them. Complications arise when Qing Qing's best friend tries to reunite her with Yao Wei. The question remains - what lies ahead for Qing Qing and Bin?

Every woman deserves the opportunity to find love, according to Chen Guo. She is determined to show that women who have been unfairly labeled as undesirable by society have the right to seek out their perfect partners and tie the knot. To prove her point, the ex-banker founded Sheng Dou Shi's Shop, a matchmaking service dedicated to helping these marginalized women discover genuine love. Guo, alongside her skilled team members such as IT specialist LiSi Ming and charming spokesperson Bai Yu, works closely with each client to assist them in finding long-lasting happiness in relationships.

It narrates the tale of individuals assisting enthusiasts in tracking down their favorite celebrities. (DramaWiki)

Lei Xiao Tao and Yang Kang share a deep love for each other, but their relationship has faced challenges from the start. Their families disapprove of their hasty marriage, despite both partners having successful careers and dreams for the future. The arrival of Luo Yi disrupts their lives, leading Lei Xiao Tao to reevaluate her feelings and ultimately choose between Luo Yi and Yang Kang.

Jin Qi Lin hails from a lineage of matchmakers, traditionally a position held by the women in the family

Dennis initially had a negative opinion of the struggling economic company. However, his path was hindered by the former club International, leading to a significant setback in his career. Despite this, he held onto hope amidst challenges. Thanks to Jin Haoxun's efforts, Soaring Sky successfully recruited a group of talented trainees who worked together towards their debut goal. During their rigorous training, the trainees were inspired by Lin Fenfen's upbeat attitude and determination, motivating them to unite and strive towards their aspirations. Through this journey, Lin Fenfen not only formed strong bonds with the trainees of Soaring Sky but also caught the attention of the once arrogant Dennis. Their relationship evolved from conflict to mutual understanding.