Stand by Me (2016) - Asian drama recommendation
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Stand by Me (2016)(一起同过窗)

2016China
Best Friends RelationshipComedyDormitory SettingDramaFriendshipMilitary TrainingMultiple MainsSchool ClubSchool SettingUniversityYouth

Lu Qiao, Zhong Bai, and Ren Yi Fan have a strong bond from high school and all attend the same university. As they start their college journey, they make new acquaintances. However, their friendship faces a challenge when Lu Qiao develops feelings for a fellow classmate, causing tension with Zhong Bai (who harbors feelings for Lu Qiao) and Ren Yi Fan, who finds themselves caught in the middle.

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Recommendation: Stand by Me Season 2 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Stand by Me Season 2(一起同过窗第二季 / Yi Qi Tong Guo Chuang Di Er Ji)

2017China
ComedyDramaFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingUniversityYouthStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 54% similarity match.

As summer fades away and old classmates depart while new ones arrive, the dynamics of friendship shift. Another year unfolds at the university, deepening the bond among a group of nine friends. Leaving behind the naivety of their freshman year, Lu Qiao Chuan, Zhong Bai, Ren Yi Fan, and their peers embark on their second year. Yi Xin's departure to America for studies serves as a catalyst for Shi San to excel academically. The arrival of new student Xu Lian Qiao in the electrical engineering class brings a sense of mystery with her. When the original teacher of the class departs, the once-disjointed group of students in the class begins to come together.

Recommendation: Stand by Me Season 3 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Stand by Me Season 3(一起同过窗3)

2022China
ComedyDormitory SettingFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool ClubSchool SettingUniversityYouthCampus SettingLifeSlight RomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Dormitory Setting, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Club, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

The group of friends are currently in their third year at the university, facing fresh obstacles as the new semester begins

Recommendation: Cast: The Golden Age of Insiders similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Cast: The Golden Age of Insiders(캐스트: 인싸전성시대)

2020South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingUniversityYouthAmusement Park SettingHealingMiniseriesShort Length SeriesSitcomWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 41% similarity match.

This romantic comedy series follows the experiences of young adults in their early twenties. It explores the narratives of characters set against the backdrop of an amusement park, where themes of 'Fatigue and Healing', 'Stress and Pleasure', and 'Sum and Ssam' intersect. (Naver)

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 2 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Nonstop Season 2(뉴논스톱)

2000South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthFamily RelationshipRomanceSitcomStudent Supporting Character

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Nonstop, a South Korean sitcom, premiered its initial season on MBC in 2000, followed by five more seasons. The show gained popularity for featuring a talented cast of young celebrities, some of whom rose to fame after debuting on the show. Each season of Nonstop showcases the comical daily escapades of a group of college students, along with their friends and family members.

Recommendation: Rookie Time similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Rookie Time(南北兄弟)

2017China
ComedyDormitory SettingDramaFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthBrothers' RelationshipDivorced ParentsFamily RelationshipFraternal Twin Male LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Dormitory Setting, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

Tan Bei Xing and his twin brother Wang Nan Yue were raised apart, residing with different parents following their separation. Bei Xing lived in the northern region with their father, while Nan Yue resided in the southern region with their mother. They eventually reunited at North and South University, where they shared a dorm room and experienced a series of romantic and adversarial encounters.

Recommendation: Yuru Camp△ Season 2 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Yuru Camp△ Season 2(ゆるキャン△2)

2021Japan
Best Friends RelationshipComedyDramaMultiple MainsSchool ClubSchool SettingYouthAdventureClassmates' RelationshipIndependent Female LeadNice Female LeadStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadVacation Setting

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Multiple Mains, School Club, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Gaki☆Rock - Asakusa Rokku Ninjo Monogatari(ガキ☆ロック ~浅草六区人情物語~)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipYouth

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Barabom similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Barabom(바라봄)

2017South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dream Chaser League similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Dream Chaser League(追梦者联盟)

2022China
ComedyDramaFriendshipMultiple MainsYouthChasing A DreamRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Multiple Mains, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

A contemporary play follows the journeys of six young individuals as they passionately pursue their dreams. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: My Friend’s Graduation Ceremony similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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My Friend’s Graduation Ceremony(내 친구의 졸업식)

2024South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityIntergenerational FriendshipLifeMiniseries

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and University themes with a 36% similarity match.

Seung Bae, a friendly elderly man, enrolls in college at the age of 75 to fulfill his lifelong dream. On the other hand, Min Goo, a reserved young man, faces challenges managing his studies and part-time job, feeling weary of life. Despite their differences, the two develop an unlikely connection when they become roommates at the university dormitory. (K-Plus Asia)

Recommendation: Backlight Lovers similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Backlight Lovers(逆光青春)

2013Taiwan
DramaFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthCampus SettingLifeRomance

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 36% similarity match.

Ke Zhong, along with his friends Zhen Feng and Ming Da, were apprehended by Lin Da for their mischievous pranks on campus. As a consequence, the university mandated that they participate in a charitable cycling trip across Taiwan to assist underprivileged families, which was orchestrated by Lin Da. An Jie, a timid girl who befriended Lin Da after standing up for her against tormentors, was also included in the expedition. They made a pact to reunite in three years upon completing their journey.

Recommendation: Gekiteki ni Chinmoku similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Gekiteki ni Chinmoku(劇的に沈黙)

2021Japan
ComedySchool ClubSchool SettingUniversityYouthStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, School Club, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Located in Ekoda, Nerima Ward, Tokyo, the story follows a group of college students who are part of an unsuccessful club at a prestigious art school

Recommendation: Focus to You similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Focus to You(너에게로 줌 시즌1)

2021South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Into the Wild similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Into the Wild(野人老師)

2022Hong Kong
DramaMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthTeacher Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

After a scandal, well-known educator Pak is expelled from the tutorial center he established. At the same time, his spouse expresses a desire to end their marriage. Reflecting on his past, Pak is haunted by the thought of confronting his father Ho. Ho, a respected figure in the education field and the creator of Nature Primary School, fostered a connection with nature and a simple lifestyle among the students, including Pak. Despite being raised in nature, Pak never felt pride in his father. Upon learning from his father that his mother was a famous actress, Pak left for the city in search of her, only to discover it was a fabricated story. Feeling disillusioned, Pak abandoned his rural upbringing and embarked on a different path, co-founding a tutorial school with his close friend Tong.

Recommendation: Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi Season 2 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi Season 2(恋の病と野郎組 Season2)

2022Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthBromanceFluffyHigh SchoolNaive Male LeadNice Male LeadStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Is it possible for these 8 boys to conquer their anxiety when talking to girls? In the second season, they must attempt to secure a girlfriend by any means necessary

Recommendation: Nonstop similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Nonstop(논스톱)

2000South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthFamily RelationshipRomanceSitcomStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The show gained fame for featuring a talented group of young stars, some of whom rose to stardom after appearing on the series. Each season of Nonstop follows the comical daily escapades of a circle of university students, along with their loved ones and friends.

Recommendation: Twenty Years similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Twenty Years(스무살 )

2003South Korea
ComedyDramaSchool SettingUniversityYouthCold Man-Warm WomanHigh SchoolHigh School To CollegeRomance

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Exciting Change similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Exciting Change(두근두근 체인지 )

2004South Korea
ComedyMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthStudent Female Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

A fresh take on school life where the typical girls possess a hidden advantage.

Recommendation: Jungle Fish similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Jungle Fish(정글피쉬)

2008South Korea
DramaSchool ClubSchool SettingYouthHigh School

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, School Club, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

A theatrical piece focusing on student experiences that highlights the critical problems of academic dishonesty and grade manipulation, along with the pressure of entrance examinations in the fiercely competitive high schools of South Korea.

Recommendation: Focus to You 2 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Focus to You 2(너에게로 줌 시즌2)

2021South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Focus to You 3 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Focus to You 3(너에게로 줌 시즌3)

2021South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: ImPerfect Game similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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ImPerfect Game(임퍼펙트 게임)

2025South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthBaseballBaseball Player Male LeadSportsWeb Movie

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Once aspiring to clinch the Bonghwang Cup at the national high school baseball championship, the Woojoo High baseball team now confronts a survival crisis as its players disperse following an unfortunate event... A new transfer student steps in to unite the team once more, aiming to revive Woojoo High's past splendor... What lies ahead for the fate of the Woojoo High baseball team...?

Recommendation: Secret Crushes Season 3 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Secret Crushes Season 3(전지적 짝사랑 시점 시즌3)

2017South Korea
DramaMultiple MainsSchool SettingUniversityYouthRomanceShort Length SeriesUnrequited LoveWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Crushes are present all around us yet seem elusive. Are you curious about your status with that special someone? In your twenties, romantic relationships can often feel awkward and unfulfilled. Young people tend to develop crushes on others while fantasizing about perfect love. "The Omniscient Perspective on Crushes" illustrates young individuals experiencing crushes from an all-knowing perspective.

Recommendation: Crash! Insignificant Roommates similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Crash! Insignificant Roommates(우당탕탕 하찮은 메이트)

2019South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthMiniseriesRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows a tight-knit group of ten boys who have shared their lives since their high school days. As they embark on their university journey, these young men seek adventure and purpose in the vast world around them. Anticipating a blissful experience as they step into university life, they view it as an opportunity for those feeling lonely or disheartened. However, as they delve into this new chapter, they come to the realization that their expectations were misguided. The story captures the themes of love, camaraderie, and aspirations typical of one’s twenties. This group of friends encounters various challenges while striving to enjoy life and forge new relationships, only to discover that their assumptions may not align with reality. (Kpopmap)

Recommendation: Nuhai Chongchong Chong similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Nuhai Chongchong Chong(女孩冲冲冲)

2009China
ComedySchool SettingUniversityYouthCampus Setting

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

A love story set on a college campus.

Recommendation: Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Koi no Yamai to Yarougumi(恋の病と野郎組)

2019Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthBromanceFluffyHigh SchoolNaive Male LeadNice Male LeadRomanceStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

Is it possible for these 8 young men to conquer their apprehension of conversing with females?

Recommendation: Freshman similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Freshman(프레쉬맨)

2019South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthBromanceRomanceRoommates' RelationshipShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

It illustrates the struggle faced by external individuals trying to integrate into the college community.

Recommendation: 6 from High&Low the Worst similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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6 from High&Low the Worst(6 from HiGH&LOW THE WORST)

2020Japan
Best Friends RelationshipComedyDramaMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthActionBadass Male LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipFlashback To PastHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadMiniseriesSlice Of Life

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

Fujio Hanaoka, Seiji Kirihara, Shinya Oochi, Masaya Oochi, Madoka Ishii, and Arata Maekawa, who have been lifelong friends, came across their old time capsule while celebrating Seiji's birthday. They decided to create a new one, with letters written to their future selves to be opened in ten years. Little did they know, a tragic event would change their lives and make them question the contents of their time capsule messages.

Recommendation: Guo Fang Sheng similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Guo Fang Sheng(国防生)

2011China
DramaMilitary TrainingSchool SettingUniversityYouthMilitaryStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, Military Training, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

"Guo Fang Sheng" follows the journey of college students who initially joined Huang Hua University to pursue their individual life ambitions, and are now training as National Defence students together

Recommendation: Always With You (2018) similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Always With You (2018)(陪读妈妈)

2018China
DramaFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthExchange Student Male LeadFamily RelationshipMother-Daughter RelationshipMother-Son RelationshipStudied Abroad

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative explores the experiences of mothers from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to supporting their children through their academic journeys. It delves into themes of relationships, selflessness, and personal development within the realms of parenthood, family, and love. Li Na, a successful businesswoman managing her own beauty brand, is compelled to abandon her career when her son encounters persistent challenges while studying in Canada. Despite objections from her husband, Ding Zhi Yuan, Li Na decides to become a full-time tutor mother in Canada, unknowingly triggering unforeseen consequences in both her professional and personal life. As her bond with her defiant son weakens, Li Na finds comfort and solidarity among fellow mothers such as Hu Yuan Yuan, Xia Tian, and Chen Li Li.

Recommendation: First Love Story similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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First Love Story(우리처음 만났을 때 기억나?)

2017South Korea
FriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingUniversityYouthFirst LoveMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Do you recall our initial meeting? Hyun Jin - a girl who finally encounters the guy she's always desired

Recommendation: I Want to Return This Youth similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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I Want to Return This Youth(这个少年我想退货)

2020China
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthChasing A DreamFilmed VerticallyStudent Male LeadTransfer Student Male LeadWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Li Ju Fu is a regular young man with average appearance and performance. His life, along with his childhood friend Yu Jia Ao, was mundane and unexceptional until the arrival of transfer student Lin Wu Ji. Li Ju Fu learns that Lin Wu Ji aspires to attend university for research, while Yu Jia Ao dreams of becoming a stunt coordinator. Encouraged by them, Li Ju Fu embarks on a challenging yet fulfilling quest to pursue his own dream.

Recommendation: Maji de Koukaishitemasu. similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Maji de Koukaishitemasu.(マジで航海してます。)

2017Japan
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthLifeMiniseriesSailingStudent Female LeadYoung Adult Female Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Ishikawa Tsubame and Sakamoto Marin are freshmen at a school for future navigators. They participate in a month-long hands-on training on a ship, facing their first challenge in a predominantly male setting. Overcoming tough training and severe seasickness, they work alongside their male classmates.

Recommendation: Short Paper Season 2 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Short Paper Season 2(짧은대본 시즌2)

2018South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthLifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Shi Young and her long-term partner, Byoung Woon

Recommendation: ABCD Is Love Do-Bo-Do similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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ABCD Is Love Do-Bo-Do(外星小子哆布哆)

2013China
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingYouthAlienSci-Fi

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Dobudo, a trainee crew member from an alien spaceship, accidentally crashed onto Earth as a result of a spacecraft operation error. The passengers were scattered around the crash site, and the injured captain was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. In an effort to rectify the mistake, Dobudo took on the task of repairing the spaceship, locating the passengers, and ensuring the captain's rescue. This information was reported by CCTV. Shanghai Haha Children's Channel aired 100 episodes of the incident, while CCTV broadcasted 99 episodes.

Recommendation: Boys to Men (2015) similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Boys to Men (2015)(爸爸快长大)

2015China
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingFamily RelationshipHigh School

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and School Setting themes with a 31% similarity match.

Cui Wei, Sun Qiang, and Song Danan have been friends since their high school days. Despite becoming fathers, they still have some growing up to do. The sudden departure of Cui Wei's wife, who is the deputy director of a bank, has left him in financial ruin. With the support of his old friends, he may be able to overcome this challenge. The arrival of Wang Shanshan, a direct and unexpected presence, adds to his struggles. Sun Qiang, who is handsome but self-absorbed, often angers his wife Feng Jingjing. However, he always finds a way to make amends. Song Danan, a savvy "economic controller," has convinced his wife Lu Xiaoting that she is too frugal. Together, they have entered into a business partnership after changing careers. The story focuses on the three friends as they navigate life's challenges and setbacks, ultimately finding the courage and responsibility to reclaim their happiness.

Recommendation: Youth Blood Type Observation Diary similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Youth Blood Type Observation Diary(青春血型观察日记)

2020China
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingYouthShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Limited Education similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Limited Education(教束)

2019Hong Kong
ComedySchool SettingUniversityYouthCompetitionStudent Supporting Character

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

The well-known Matthew College in the area is currently experiencing a trend of weeding out the weak and promoting strength among both teachers and students. Mr. Lo, who has shown average teaching abilities, has been at risk of being let go for a while now, particularly in his 5C class where elite students have made things difficult for him. During the student union election, Mr. Lo supported the inexperienced "Eternal Knight" cabinet, successfully challenging the dominance of the elite students. However, a new financial crisis has arisen, leaving teachers from various factions within the school feeling drained.

Recommendation: Spotlight (2020) similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Spotlight (2020)(スポットライト)

2020Japan
DramaMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthAnthologyStudent Female Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 5 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Nonstop Season 5(논스톱 5)

2004South Korea
ComedyDramaFriendshipYouthRomanceSitcom

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

This marks yet another season of the Nonstop sitcom, which portrays the daily experiences of students residing in a dormitory.

Recommendation: Feel It, Genie similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Feel It, Genie(느껴,지니)

2018South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingYouthMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

"Feel It, Genie" revolves around the humorous everyday experiences of Seung Heon Sseu and his companions as they interact with Giga Genie, who conceals his true identity.

Recommendation: A Missle Soldier's Growth similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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A Missle Soldier's Growth(导弹精兵成长记)

2020China
ComedyMilitary TrainingSchool SettingUniversityYouthHonest Male LeadMilitarySoldier Male LeadStrong Male LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Military Training, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Zhang Yiyi, a university student known for his robust physique and straightforward demeanor, has harbored a lifelong aspiration to join the military. Wang Duola, a recent graduate with a sharp intellect, crossed paths with Zhang and they both underwent a transformation from ordinary young adults to skilled soldiers within a missile brigade of the Rocket Army. Throughout their journey, they experienced numerous amusing and unbelievable incidents.

Recommendation: Our Best Time in Life! similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Our Best Time in Life!(宿舍,真不错!)

2022China
ComedyFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthClassmates' RelationshipJunior High SchoolLifeMiniseriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: That's Perfect similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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That's Perfect(딱좋아!)

2001South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthRomanceSitcomStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

A comedy series that follows the relationships and romantic experiences of a group of college students during their sophomore year, as they embrace the excitement of youth in the springtime of their lives.

Recommendation: Delicious Gakuin similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Delicious Gakuin(美味學院)

2007Japan
ComedyFriendshipMultiple MainsSchool SettingYouthAll-Boys SchoolCompetitionCookingFoodRivalryStudent Male Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Multiple Mains, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Following their abduction and forced enrollment at a culinary institute, a cohort of young men grapple with mastering numerous recipes while also exploring themes of romance, camaraderie, and personal motivations.

Recommendation: Maji de Koukaishitemasu. Season 2 similar to Stand by Me (2016)
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Maji de Koukaishitemasu. Season 2(マジで航海してます。~Second Season~)

2018Japan
ComedyDramaFriendshipSchool SettingYouthEngineer Female LeadLifeMiniseriesSailingTravelingWorkplace Setting

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Friendship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

While aboard a car carrier on a journey, Marin Sakamoto starts her job as a third mate. Throughout the trip, she stays occupied as the ship stops at various countries such as Singapore and Europe. Despite becoming more familiar with her duties, she still makes errors. On the other hand, Tsubame Ishikawa advances to a third engineer position, earning the respect of her peers and nearing a promotion to second engineer. However, due to circumstances within her company, she is reassigned to land duty. Tearfully, Tsubame Ishikawa disembarks the ship and encounters challenges in both her personal and professional life.

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The Girls on the Phone(콜때리는그녀들)

2022South Korea
Best Friends RelationshipComedyDramaFriendshipYouthFemale Centered PlotLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Best Friends Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Friendship, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

A brief narrative about adolescents employed at a customer service center and interacting with actual clients.

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Campus Freshman(캠퍼스 갓생러)

2023South Korea
ComedyFriendshipSchool SettingUniversityYouthMiniseriesShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterWeb SeriesYoung Adult Female Lead

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

An ultra-realistic drama about empathy follows Yeo Joo, a first-year student in the 23rd design class, as she navigates campus life with different 'concepts' to embrace her fresh start

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In Those Hurried Years(致匆匆那些年)

2015China
DramaSchool SettingUniversityYouthLifeRadio Program Director Male LeadRomance

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features Drama, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

One day, Yan Feng, a director at a broadcasting station, comes across a popular book in town. After reading it, he realizes that the plot closely mirrors his own past experience of a romantic relationship during his university days with Xia Xiao yu. Inspired by this discovery, Yan Feng and his team plan to create a program documenting their quest to find the author of the book and to delve deeper into Yan Feng's own personal story.

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The Diary of the Girl(女生日记之做决定事务所)

2015China
School ClubSchool SettingUniversityYouthCampus SettingCharacter DevelopmentLife

Like Stand by Me (2016), this drama also features School Club, School Setting, University, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

The "Decision Making Organization" is a campus club established by a team of educators to assist students and teachers in navigating their decision-making challenges. They provide guidance on a wide range of topics, from everyday dilemmas to life philosophies. Baidu