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Stand Up Start(スタンドUPスタート)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessBusiness ManagementBusinessman Male LeadCEO Male LeadDramaEntrepreneur Male Lead

Mihoshi Taiyo serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Fund, an investment firm, and describes himself as a human investor. He strongly believes that assets represent individuals and should not be easily disposed of by investors. Mihoshi Taiyo engages with individuals facing personal or professional challenges, offering to collaborate on a new business venture to reignite their aspirations.

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Recommendation: Kura no Yado similar to Stand Up Start
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Kura no Yado(蔵の宿)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaInn Setting

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 38% similarity match.

After her father's unexpected passing, a woman decides to quit her job at a hotel and transform her father's warehouse into an inn

Recommendation: Usagi ga Mochitsuki similar to Stand Up Start
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Usagi ga Mochitsuki(うさぎがもちつき)

2007Japan
BusinessCEO Male LeadDramaAdvertising Agency Setting

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business, CEO Male Lead, and Drama themes with a 38% similarity match.

Shogo Miyazaki joined Smile Agency, an advertising firm in the midst of a management crisis, as president six months ago. Despite hopes of improvement, his laid-back attitude and focus on his hobby of making plastic models instead of work caused further decline. Following the directive of Rockwell's chairman, Shigechiyo Sakuma, two new employees, Naoko Mashima and Shotaro Sawada, were sent to the company. Although Miyazaki, Mashima, and Sawada may appear different, they share a common trait. Their collaboration sparked a "chemical reaction" at Smile Agency, leading to a revolutionary transformation that inspired other employees to join in.

Recommendation: Good Job (2007) similar to Stand Up Start
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Good Job (2007)(グッジョブ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaComedyMiniseries

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 33% similarity match.

The secondary branch of the main office "Sasima Construction" represents a medium-sized construction firm. It vividly portrays the dynamics between the main character known as "hyper OL mask" and those around her.

Recommendation: Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018) similar to Stand Up Start
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Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018)(宮本から君へ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaComedyRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot centers around Miyamoto, a fresh-faced businessman employed at a company that sells office supplies. Despite feeling frustrated by his perceived lack of importance, he continues to strive forward. This information is sourced from ANN and is based on the manga series "Miyamoto kara Kimi e" created by Hideki Arai.

Recommendation: Kabukicho Bengonin Rinka similar to Stand Up Start
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Kabukicho Bengonin Rinka(歌舞伎町弁護人 凛花)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaLaw Firm SettingLawyer Female Lead

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 33% similarity match.

Rinka, a young and attractive lawyer, is required to practice law at her father's firm located in Kabukicho, known as Tokyo's red light district. Initially, she struggles with her clients, many of whom work as hosts and hostesses in Kabukicho. Nevertheless, as time passes, she begins to find satisfaction in her work and experiences personal growth.

Recommendation: Hotel: Next Door similar to Stand Up Start
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Hotel: Next Door(HOTEL -NEXT DOOR-)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaHotel SettingMiniseries

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 33% similarity match.

Taking place during a time of fierce competition in the hotel industry, the story portrays the downfall and struggles faced by Hotel Platon. (Wowow in Japan)

Recommendation: Mad Unicorn similar to Stand Up Start
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Mad Unicorn(สงคราม ส่งด่วน)

2025Thailand
BusinessBusinessman Male LeadCEO Male LeadDramaBusiness RivalryForeigner Female LeadMiniseriesMultiple MainsStarting OverStartup

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business, Businessman Male Lead, CEO Male Lead, and Drama themes with a 31% similarity match.

Leaving behind his life on the streets, a young individual forges a new path by starting a business that opens up fresh possibilities—and attracts formidable adversaries.

Recommendation: Caseworker's Diary similar to Stand Up Start
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Caseworker's Diary(健康で文化的な最低限度の生活)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaLifeMiniseriesSocial Issues

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 30% similarity match.

Emiru Yoshitsune, a 22-year-old newcomer in the field of social work, is tasked with assisting individuals in need of public aid

Recommendation: Dream (2024) similar to Stand Up Start
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Dream (2024)(创想季)

2024China
BusinessDramaEntrepreneur Male LeadChasing A DreamFriendshipRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business, Drama, and Entrepreneur Male Lead themes with a 30% similarity match.

Four university friends reunite post-graduation and make a collective decision to launch a business venture. They aim to cater to the needs of struggling Beijing tenants by combining the innovative mindset of the Internet era with a fresh business approach. Through teamwork, perseverance, and overcoming various obstacles, they eventually succeed in realizing their aspirations.

Recommendation: Fruits Takuhaibin similar to Stand Up Start
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Fruits Takuhaibin(フルーツ宅配便)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaLifeProstitutionSex Industry

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 30% similarity match.

Following the closure of the company where SAKITA was previously employed, he decides to move back to his hometown in a smaller city to establish a new venture as the manager of an escort agency called "Fruits Delivery Service." This series revolves around a group of women who, due to financial struggles and difficult circumstances, find themselves working in this line of business. The show delves into the societal issues and challenges faced by these women, prompting viewers to reflect on how to address inequalities in society.

Recommendation: Yotsuba Ginko Harashima Hiromi ga mono mosu! - Kono Hito ni Kakero similar to Stand Up Start
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Yotsuba Ginko Harashima Hiromi ga mono mosu! - Kono Hito ni Kakero(よつば銀行 原島浩美がモノ申す! ~この女に賭けろ~)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaBank SettingMiniseriesRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 30% similarity match.

Harashima Hiromi started her career at Yotsuba Bank's main office right after finishing college. Due to her strong sense of justice and a past incident, she was transferred to a subsidiary company three years ago. Now, as part of a project highlighting successful women, Hiromi has been appointed as the head of the Corporate Sales Division at the Taito branch. Tasked with revitalizing the struggling branch, she is using her customer-centric approach to implement innovative changes with vigor and determination.

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Chaser Game(チェイサーゲーム)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaGaming IndustryMiniseriesWorkplace Setting

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 30% similarity match.

Shindo Tatsuya has dedicated himself to his role as a game designer at Dynamic Dream, a company specializing in game development. This position has been his aspiration since his early school years. After nine years with the company, Tatsuya is promoted to a managerial role, overseeing a new game project. Despite his excitement, he faces challenges with his team members, each with their own unique quirks, causing delays in the project. As the release date approaches, Tatsuya investigates and discovers that someone is sabotaging the project. Can he and his team overcome these obstacles to successfully finish the game?

Recommendation: Female Fashion Editor similar to Stand Up Start
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Female Fashion Editor(时尚女编辑)

2012China
BusinessDrama

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative follows Cheng Xin as she completes her university studies and moves to Beijing in search of employment despite lacking any prior work experience

Recommendation: Ad Mania similar to Stand Up Start
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Ad Mania(广告风云)

2013China
BusinessDrama

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 29% similarity match.

The advertising industry can be highly competitive, but it is where Long Tian Jue thrives with his exceptional creativity. He had never faced a major obstacle until he clashed with Ruan Xin Li. When she took the client list to their rival company, Long had to step up and collaborate with his team to navigate through the crisis.

Recommendation: Living (2015) similar to Stand Up Start
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Living (2015)(活法)

2015China
BusinessDrama

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Jiang Yuan, a diligent businessman with promising prospects, saw his life take a turn for the worse when a rival falsely accused him, resulting in a fifteen-year prison sentence. Now released, he sets out on a path of revenge with unwavering determination. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: The Great River similar to Stand Up Start
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The Great River(江河水)

2018China
BusinessDrama

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 29% similarity match.

Jiang He takes on the role of harbor master at Dongjiang Port as well as the position of party committee secretary. Just one day after starting his new job, a transport emergency occurs with the sinking of the Yutai passenger liner. A key associate of Dongjiang Port disappears in the wake of the incident, leading to a series of questionable challenges. Through all the difficulties faced, Jiang He oversees the port operations and strives for its improvement.

Recommendation: In Spite of the Strong Wind similar to Stand Up Start
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In Spite of the Strong Wind(纵有疾风起)

2023China
DramaEntrepreneur Male Lead

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Drama and Entrepreneur Male Lead with a 29% similarity match.

During Tang Chen's successful career, he faced financial ruin after being betrayed by his girlfriend Shuo Bing. Despite this setback, Tang Chen bounced back and launched a new business venture. His longtime friend Sha Zhou, who was known for his excellent writing skills but struggled as a reporter, was convinced by Tang Chen and his wife to join the entrepreneurial team. Together, Tang Chen and Sha Zhou recruited other team members and established Grey Whale Public Relations. Tang Chen used his expertise to secure clients, guide his partners through challenges, and successfully land major contracts. However, during a rivalry with a competitor, Tang Chen uncovered a surprising connection between Shuo Bing and Ye Shou Ru. After resolving their differences, Tang Chen and Shuo Bing united to seek justice against Ye Shou Ru and ultimately reconciled. Through this experience, each member of Grey Whale PR discovered their own worth.

Recommendation: Overachievers similar to Stand Up Start
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Overachievers(名門暗戰)

2014Hong Kong
BusinessDrama

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Chiang Yuen is determined to start his own business and outdo his father, Chiang Shing Tin, in order to seek revenge for being tightly controlled for so long. With the help of Chung Hiu Yeung, Ding Man Chi, Yuen Siu Tin, and others, Chiang Yuen overcomes several obstacles to establish a mobile application development company and declares a trade war against his father. Meanwhile, Chiang Yuen's younger brother, Chiang Sing, is neglected by their father, allowing their stepmother, Lee Tsau Ping, to push her son, Chiang Tsun, as the heir and plot to take over the family business. Despite facing attacks from Tsau Ping, Chiang Yuen receives support from his ex-girlfriend, Kwan Fa La, and her autistic son, Ko Hing, leading him to reassess his relationship with his father. In response to Tsau Ping's betrayal and power grab, Chiang Yuen teams up with his younger brother and uncle, Lee Tsau Kan, to fight back. Unexpectedly, his best friend betrays him, while his rival joins forces with him, blurring the lines between friend and foe.

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Shin Yonigeya Honpo(新・夜逃げ屋本舗)

2003Japan
BusinessDrama

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kinoshita Bucho to Boku similar to Stand Up Start
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Kinoshita Bucho to Boku(木下部長とボク)

2010Japan
BusinessDrama

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 29% similarity match.

Marumaru Communications, a prominent conglomerate advertising agency, has established itself as a leader in the industry by emphasizing efficiency and delivering results. New employee Bokumoto Koshi is in for a shock when he joins the company and is placed in the "Kinoshita Department" under the leadership of Kinoshita Konosuke. This department is designated for employees considered to be underperformers or liabilities. Despite being the manager, Konosuke is known for his irresponsibility and inability to remember his colleagues' names.

Recommendation: Rokudenashi Blues (2011) similar to Stand Up Start
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Rokudenashi Blues (2011)(ろくでなしBLUES)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDrama

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga and Drama with a 29% similarity match.

A tale follows Maeda Taison, a troublemaker in high school with aspirations of becoming a global boxing champion. The story is based on the manga series "Rokudenashi Blues" by Morita Masanori. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Koko ga Uwasa no El Palacio similar to Stand Up Start
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Koko ga Uwasa no El Palacio( ここが噂のエル・パラシオ)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaDrama

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga and Drama with a 29% similarity match.

The plot follows a man who suffers from amnesia after a car crash and finds himself in the company of the female wrestlers of El Palacio. Struggling to recover his memories, he eventually settles in with the group and takes on the role of their referee. This narrative is based on the manga "Koko ga Uwasa no El Palacio" by author Aoyagi Takao.

Recommendation: Mayonaka no Hyakkaten similar to Stand Up Start
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Mayonaka no Hyakkaten(真夜中の百貨店)

2016Japan
BusinessDrama

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The department store has a rich history and is known for its exceptional customer service and high-quality products. They offer a wide range of items including fashion, luxury brands, beauty products, golf gear, and furniture. A special concierge is on hand to assist specially invited guests in selecting the perfect items. Tonight, another customer will have the privilege of visiting the store by special invitation at 1AM.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 3 similar to Stand Up Start
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 3(サラリーマン金太郎3)

2002Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaComedyFriendshipLifeOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 27% similarity match.

In this storyline, Kintaro's building firm joins forces with another company, leading to ongoing rivalry between the two groups. Kintaro is tasked with a role in the president's office, where he must tackle the company's underlying issues with his signature bold approach. Can his efforts persuade those resistant to change?

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro (2008) similar to Stand Up Start
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Salaryman Kintaro (2008)(サラリーマン金太郎)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaComedyLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 27% similarity match.

Derived from the manga series "Office Worker Kintaro" by Motomiya Hiroshi.

Recommendation: Cafe Kichijoji de similar to Stand Up Start
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Cafe Kichijoji de(Cafe吉祥寺で)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaCafé Owner Female LeadCafé SettingComedyFood

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 27% similarity match.

TV Tokyo is venturing into daytime series with the launch of a live-action drama based on the popular comedy manga "Caf Kichijoji de." The original storyline followed the escapades of five attractive men employed at a cafe, causing challenges for their manager. In the drama adaptation, the manager character has been transformed into a female, with talento Nakayama Emiri taking on her first leading role.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010) similar to Stand Up Start
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 2 (2010)(サラリーマン金太郎2)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaComedyLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yamato Construction Company merges with Chuo Construction Company. Yajima Kintaro comes back from Africa and puts in great effort to rescue Yamato Construction Company. However, a formidable new adversary emerges.

Recommendation: A Story of LaLa's Promotion similar to Stand Up Start
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A Story of LaLa's Promotion(杜拉拉升职记)

2010China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

Du Lala, a new employee at a small marketing company, made a lasting impression on Wang Wei, the marketing director at DB, during a career fair. While HR found her quirky behavior off-putting, Lala's optimistic nature and desire to connect with her colleagues shone through. As the series progresses, Lala grows and navigates her place within DB. Wang Wei, a respected figure in the industry, initially known for his charm, is drawn to Lala's innocence and gradually changes his ways for her. Despite his playful teasing, Wei harbors genuine feelings for Lala, even though he hides a complicated past involving his ex-wife, Daisy. (alcc2068.blogspot.com)

Recommendation: The Great Time similar to Stand Up Start
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The Great Time(大时代)

2011China
BusinessDramaRomance

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Recommendation: Gorgeous Workers similar to Stand Up Start
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Gorgeous Workers(华丽上班族)

2015China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

Li Xang is a fresh face at a large corporate firm, embarking on his career journey. His aspirations include achieving success, accumulating wealth, and maintaining job security. However, ensuring job security proves to be a challenge, as Li Xang uncovers details about his boss's personal life.

Recommendation: Wine Beauty similar to Stand Up Start
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Wine Beauty(红酒俏佳人)

2014China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

The plot centers on a young woman named Lin Xuan who journeys to Shenzhen in search of her former boyfriend Zhao Xi. However, she discovers that he is now in a relationship with Shen Man, the heiress of a company that imports red wine. Lin Xuan becomes entangled in the power struggle between Shen Man and her stepmother Shan Li. Shen Zi Hao, Shen Man's younger brother, clashes frequently with Lin Xuan but ultimately shows kindness by assisting her in securing a job at the wine company.

Recommendation: Embracing Happiness similar to Stand Up Start
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Embracing Happiness(拥抱幸福)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

The play narrates the tale of Zhou Ying's childhood where she was separated from her parents. Despite facing numerous challenges, she eventually reunites with her biological parents and pursues a career as a fashion designer, creating her own path to happiness.

Recommendation: My Love To Tell You similar to Stand Up Start
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My Love To Tell You(我的爱对你说)

2016China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

In "My Love to Share," three ambitious individuals strive to succeed in the competitive business world while navigating their romantic relationships. The series explores the cutthroat politics within big companies as the young entrepreneurs face challenges in both their professional and personal lives. Shawn Yue stars as the main protagonist, a resilient man hardened by past experiences. The female lead, portrayed by Yang Rong, comes from a privileged background, while the third character, played by Zhu Yi Long, is a wealthy man who has recently returned from abroad.

Recommendation: Big Inn similar to Stand Up Start
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Big Inn(大客栈)

2017China
BusinessDramaWar

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

During the Japanese occupation of Harbin City in Manchuria in 1940, Zhao Zi Lan, the owner of the largest inn in Harbin, was trusted by the Japanese authorities. Lin Zhuo Ying, mistakenly sent by the Communist Party from Yan'an to support the anti-union movement, was believed to be Zhao Zi Lan's deceased husband. To fulfill his mission, Lin Zhuo Ying posed as Zhao Zi Lan's husband and stayed at the inn. Despite facing numerous challenges, he successfully gained influence over Zhao Zi Lan.

Recommendation: Don't Take Love to Say Things similar to Stand Up Start
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Don't Take Love to Say Things(别用爱情说事儿)

2018China
BusinessDramaRomance

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Recommendation: Pudong similar to Stand Up Start
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Pudong(大浦东)

2018China
BusinessDramaHistorical

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

In the winter of 1986, Deng Xiao Ping presented John J. Phelan, Jr. from the New York Stock Exchange with a valuable gift - a stock certificate from Shanghai. China was in the midst of financial reforms, with Pudong leading the way. This is the tale of the young individuals from that era. Zhao Hai Ying, Xie Tian Yang, and Chen Meng Lei ventured into the financial realm in pursuit of keeping pace with the significant changes of the time. Xie Tian Yang, an exchange student, emerges as Zhao Hai Ying's primary competitor. As the banking sector faces threats, Zhao Hai Ying becomes entangled in a large-scale fraud. He discovers that his principles and beliefs are constantly challenged on the arduous path ahead.

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Pushing Hands (2019)(推手)

2019China
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

Liu Qing Yang, a wealthy and indulged womanizer, and Chen Yi Fan, the cold and distant vice president of a real estate firm, share a passion for motorcycle racing. Their paths cross when Qing Yang rescues Yi Fan during a race, leading her to see a resemblance to her late lover, Mei Heng. Facing financial troubles, Qing Yang and his mother receive assistance from Yi Fan, who offers him a job at her company. As Yi Fan's business faces threats from rivals, Qing Yang seeks advice from Mei Dao Yuan, the brilliant entrepreneur and former professor of Yi Fan. Mei Dao Yuan teaches Qing Yang how to apply the principles of Chinese Taichi, specifically the art of "pushing hands (tui shou)," in the corporate world.

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Fen Jin De Xuan Lu(奋进的旋律)

2020China
BusinessDramaFamily

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Centered around the themes of 'China innovation' and 'Chinese ingenuity,' this narrative chronicles the advancements in technology within China's manufacturing sector. Spanning over seven years from 2012 to 2019, the story revolves around three families spanning three generations who exemplify the dedication of true craftsmen. Characters like Lin Jie and Li Bin showcase the ambition of young tech pioneers as they embark on a journey of creativity to fulfill their aspirations. Upon returning to China, Lin Jie forms a romantic connection with a female university student, gradually growing closer as they collaborate professionally.

Recommendation: Headhunter (2018) similar to Stand Up Start
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Headhunter (2018)(ヘッドハンター)

2018Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

In Headhunter, the narrative explores the shifting landscape of job security, moving away from the concept of lifelong employment. The film delves into the contemporary labor market, following Kurosawa (played by Eguchi Yosuke) as he navigates the world of talent scouting in the headhunting industry.

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The Charm Beneath(胭脂水粉)

2005Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

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For more than three decades, the Chuk Family has overseen the successful family enterprise known as cosmetics Halle de Fleur (Geng Fa Tong). Unfortunately, ongoing disputes within the family have arisen due to the avaricious and deceitful behaviors of the Second Uncle and Second Auntie. These family members have been scheming to take control of the business, leading to frequent arguments and altercations.

Recommendation: At Home with Love similar to Stand Up Start
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At Home with Love(樓住有情人)

2006Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

This tale follows the journey of Chung Bong and his son, Chi Leung, who run a small real estate agency together. After retiring at the age of 60 from Sing Sat Real Estate Agency, Chung Bong has passed the reins of the family business to his son. However, he is concerned that Chi Leung is prioritizing work over personal matters like starting a family and looking after his health, mirroring his own past mistakes. Despite this, Chung Bong quietly supports his son as they navigate the changing landscape of the Sheung Wan neighborhood. With longstanding connections to the community, they now face competition from large corporate real estate firms seeking to expand into their territory. The clash of their differing values and management styles will test whether their small business can survive in the face of these challenges.

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My Unfair Lady(不懂撒嬌的女人)

2017Hong Kong
BusinessDramaRomance

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Business and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

One in every three women in Hong Kong who are over 30 years old is single. Jessica Hsuan, a successful professional who is not skilled in flirting, reunites with her former boyfriend, the charming scholar Frankie Lam. To her surprise, he asks her to take charge of him. Jessica's chosen assistant, Samantha Ko, not only supports Jessica in her career but also has a romantic interest in Frankie. Natalie Tong, a mature manager who has faced challenges in love, meets Vincent Wong, a romantic man who is hesitant about marriage. Vincent's cousin from Taiwan, who is skilled in natural flirting, competes with Natalie using her Taiwan-style techniques against Natalie's fake Hong Kong-style flirting, determined to win over her cousin. As they face strong competition from the most flirtatious women in China, the two representatives from Hong Kong recall their past struggles and make a vow to learn how to flirt in order to win back their partners.

Recommendation: The Heir to the Throne similar to Stand Up Start
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The Heir to the Throne(家族荣耀之继承者)

2024Hong Kong
BusinessDramaFamily

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The Qiu family, known for their preference for sons, is set to have their family property inherited by the only male grandson of the third generation, Qiu Zhi Bin. However, a surprising turn of events occurred when Mr. Qiu, who was in a coma after a stroke, signed a letter authorizing his eldest granddaughter, Qiu Hao Er, to act as chairman of the group in his place. This unexpected decision led Qiu Hao Er into a tumultuous situation instead of propelling her to the height of power.

Recommendation: Cinderella wa Nemuranai similar to Stand Up Start
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Cinderella wa Nemuranai(シンデレラは眠らない)

2000Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaMiniseries

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Recommendation: Hikon Kazoku similar to Stand Up Start
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Hikon Kazoku(非婚家族)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaFamily

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Matoba Yosuke, a former office worker, finds himself unemployed while his wife, Matoba Hikaru, a retired dancer, decides to pursue her passion amidst a family crisis. Left to care for their son, Yosuke reconnects with Chikako, an ex-lover turned successful career woman, who steps in to help. As Yosuke navigates his new reality and Chikako explores a relationship with a younger man, Jun Kikuta, the question remains: will their old flame reignite in their changed circumstances?

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Konbini Maria(コンビにまりあ)

2001Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaConvenience Store Setting

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Konbini Maria" created by Mitsuru Miura.

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Donmai!(どんまい!)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaYorudora

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

Satomi Yuu is employed as a caregiver for individuals in their homes, where her guiding principle for both the families and patients is "Donmai" (don't mind). This motto is inspired by the manga series "Donmai!" created by Yajima Masao and illustrated by Wakasa Takeshi.

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Nikoniko Nikki(ニコニコ日記)

2003Japan
Adapted From A MangaDramaYorudora

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Kei is a young screenwriter who has not achieved much success in her career. One day, she is surprised to find a visitor at her apartment door - a little girl named Niko, who is revealed to be the secret child of the famous actress Mifuyu Shibano. Niko is sent to Kei because she is the only person aware of this secret, having worked for Mifuyu in the past before she became well-known. Kei notices that Niko is very reserved, so she decides to start an 'exchange diary' as a way to communicate with her.

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Hagetaka (2007)(ハゲタカ)

2007Japan
BusinessDramaMiniseries

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Set in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this business drama unfolds during a time when the Japanese economy faced a downturn post the bubble burst. Traditional Japanese companies were now vulnerable to takeovers by foreign investors. Masahiko Washizu, a former Japanese bank employee turned New York-trained fund manager, returns to Tokyo with a mission to acquire Japanese businesses. Over the span of eight years, the story follows the journey of this relentless businessman, known as the "vulture," as well as the ambitions, challenges, and dreams of those involved in corporate acquisitions.

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Salaryman Kintaro Season 4(サラリーマン金太郎4)

2004Japan
Adapted From A MangaBusinessDramaComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Stand Up Start, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Business, and Drama themes with a 25% similarity match.

After the passing of his mentor, Ryunosuke Yamato, Kintaro decides to leave behind the corporate world in Japan. He goes back to his hometown and starts a new life as a fisherman with his wife, Masumi, and their two children. Unexpectedly, Ryunosuke's cousin, Momotaro Shimazu, pays him a visit. Momotaro asks Kintaro to return to Yamato Construction and team up with Ryunosuke's son, Ryuhei, to remove the current management. The current president, Takatsukasa, has succumbed to pressure from ex-bureaucrat Enjoji and is getting involved in shady dealings. Motivated by his sense of honor, Kintaro decides to step back into his role as a salaryman to save Yamato Construction and ensure justice is served!