Standby - Asian drama recommendation
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Standby(스탠바이)

2012South Korea
BusinessComedySitcom

Standby is a comedic series set in a fictional broadcasting station, where the main character Ryu Jin grapples with a stagnant career (can it truly be considered stagnant if it never really began?) while aspiring to anchor the evening news. The cast features a mix of variety producers, writers, and announcers who form the close-knit community of the station. Jung portrays a young woman named So-min, who hails from a secluded mountain village. After relocating to Seoul, she takes on various odd jobs, driven by her determination to carve out a successful path in life. So-min (the character) is somewhat out of touch with current fashion trends and often utters strange remarks that confuse those around her, but she possesses a kind heart and a generous spirit. Unfortunately, her trusting disposition also makes her vulnerable to those looking to exploit her. - Dramabeans

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Recommendation: Sister Ma's New Stories similar to Standby
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Sister Ma's New Stories(马大姐新传)

2008China
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Taking place three years following the occurrences in "Idler: Sister Ma", the latest episodes depict Sister Ma dealing with the upcoming renovation of her residential neighborhood and the ensuing transformations it will bring about.

Recommendation: Don't Want to Grow Up similar to Standby
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Don't Want to Grow Up(不想长大)

2009China
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kickin' It similar to Standby
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Kickin' It(功夫乐翻天)

2015China
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Urero: Mikakunin Shojo similar to Standby
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Urero: Mikakunin Shojo(ウレロ☆未確認少女)

2011Japan
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Stephen's Diary similar to Standby
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Stephen's Diary(老馮日記)

2006Hong Kong
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Welcome to the House similar to Standby
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Welcome to the House(高朋滿座)

2006Hong Kong
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

The comedy series features a unique family with a cast of captivating characters. King Sir, Chung King Fai, will play the patriarch, alongside Lawrence Cheng, Raymond Cho, and Shermon Tang as his children. Christine Ng will portray Lawrence Cheng's spouse, and they will have a teenage daughter.

Recommendation: Honey Honey similar to Standby
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Honey Honey(허니 허니)

2001South Korea
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yoisho no Otoko similar to Standby
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Yoisho no Otoko(ヨイショの男)

2002Japan
BusinessComedy

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 67% similarity match.

Sakurai, a section chief at an insurance company, is known for his exceptional ability to impress his superiors, much to the dismay of his girlfriend and coworker, Naomi. Just as Sakurai anticipates a promotion to department chief, the company faces difficulties and is acquired, resulting in the dismissal of his boss, Tokugawa. An assertive female executive, Ogata, takes charge. Initially, Sakurai's behavior is off-putting to Ogata, but his worth becomes evident as he successfully retains clients, prevents his colleague Shiraishi and others from leaving, and facilitates a smooth transition for all involved.

Recommendation: Urero: Mikansei Shojo similar to Standby
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Urero: Mikansei Shojo(ウレロ☆未完成少女)

2012Japan
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Urero: Mitaiken Shojo similar to Standby
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Urero: Mitaiken Shojo(ウレロ☆未体験少女)

2014Japan
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Urero: Mugendai Shojo similar to Standby
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Urero: Mugendai Shojo(ウレロ☆無限大少女)

2016Japan
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Come, Come, Absolutely Come similar to Standby
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Come, Come, Absolutely Come(왔어 왔어 제대로 왔어)

2011South Korea
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

The sitcom portrays the lives of a man and two women cohabiting in a shared residence.

Recommendation: Honest Living similar to Standby
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Honest Living(똑바로 살아라)

2002South Korea
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Look Back With a Smile similar to Standby
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Look Back With a Smile(웃는 얼굴로 돌아보라)

2006South Korea
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Lee Duk Hwa is the resolute head of a private hospital. At home, he maintains a similarly strict and traditional demeanor, firmly believing that his decisions are final. In a time when younger generations champion freedom of expression and thought, he struggles to connect with his children. A multitude of issues adds to his stress: his eldest son, Sang Myun, experiences yet another business failure, while his seemingly ideal second daughter, Seung Min, unexpectedly declares her desire to marry a celebrity. By the end of the day, will he be able to reflect with satisfaction?

Recommendation: I Love My Wife similar to Standby
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I Love My Wife(安室愛美惠 )

2004Taiwan
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Following an unsuccessful business endeavor in a remote African location, husband An Shi and wife Mei Hui came back to Taiwan with a native skeleton as a memento. As they settled into their new apartment, they discovered they had peculiar neighbors. One was a homeless woman residing on their apartment staircase, who developed a crush on An Shi and required Mei's constant vigilance. Additionally, there was a aspiring model known as Handsome Man living nearby, who offered Mei Hui unconventional suggestions for improving their family life.

Recommendation: In the Wildest Fantasy similar to Standby
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In the Wildest Fantasy(妙想天开)

2009China
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Legend of Brother Ba similar to Standby
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Legend of Brother Ba(巴哥正传)

2004China
ComedySitcom

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yuan Yuan De Gu Shi similar to Standby
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Yuan Yuan De Gu Shi(圆圆的故事)

2010China
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

The play follows the journey of Jia Yuan Yuan, returning to her childhood community after completing her university studies, and her ambitious entry into the community to work.

Recommendation: Broadcast Life similar to Standby
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Broadcast Life(FM701)

2000Hong Kong
ComedySitcomBroadcasting Industry

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Welcome to Royal Villa similar to Standby
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Welcome to Royal Villa( 시트콩 로얄빌라)

2013South Korea
ComedySitcomMiniseries

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

“Greetings from Noyal Villa” will explore the narratives of individuals residing in a regal villa, depicted in a humorous, comic-style format similar to a sitcom.

Recommendation: OL Zenido similar to Standby
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OL Zenido(OL銭道)

2003Japan
BusinessComedyOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 50% similarity match.

Ayame Tamaru, a dedicated office worker who prioritizes frugality, has a strong belief that cleansing her bills at Zeniaraibenten shrine will amplify her wealth

Recommendation: The Vegetarian Dad similar to Standby
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The Vegetarian Dad(吃素的小爸)

2018China
ComedySitcomWeb Series

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

The web series "The Vegetarian Dad" is a comedic drama that incorporates popular themes to provide viewers with a taste of life's realities

Recommendation: Sisterhood (2022) similar to Standby
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Sisterhood (2022)(家有姐妹)

2022China
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Fang's youngest daughter Xiang Xiang recently joined the workforce after completing her studies at university. Her older sister Fang Hong plays a maternal role in Xiang Xiang's life, actively participating in her sister's professional and personal endeavors. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two sisters frequently clash. Their father Fang Ming finds himself in a difficult situation as he realizes his daughters are becoming more independent, causing him to feel less essential in their lives. Consequently, Fang Ming begins to seek a sense of purpose within his daughters' perspectives.

Recommendation: The Lord of Losers similar to Standby
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The Lord of Losers(破事精英)

2022China
ComedySitcomDrama

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

The comical situations that happen in the Loser Department at Wanshou Group are a source of entertainment. (iQiyi)

Recommendation: The Party Member Sister Ma similar to Standby
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The Party Member Sister Ma(党员马大姐)

2002China
ComedySitcomChinese Communist Party

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Sister Ma has made the decision to become a member of the Chinese Communist Party.

Recommendation: The Railway Station Season 2 similar to Standby
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The Railway Station Season 2(候车室的故事)

2002China
ComedySitcomRailway Station Setting

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Off Pedder similar to Standby
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Off Pedder(畢打自己人)

2008Hong Kong
ComedySitcomDrama

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Chao Magazine is located at an office on Pedder Street in Hong Kong, which is owned by the Gambo Corporation. The series follows the office politics at Chao and Gambo, as well as the personal lives of the employees. The main characters include Yan Seung, who becomes the editor of Chao early in the series, and her rivalry with Susan Ka So-Shan, the Head of Sales. As the story progresses, more characters like Yim Yue Tai and Yu Ka Sing are introduced, adding complexity to the plot. The narrative now revolves around how these individuals will impact Pedder Street and who will emerge as the leader of Chao Magazine.

Recommendation: Someday (2010) similar to Standby
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Someday (2010)(天天天晴)

2010Hong Kong
ComedySitcomDrama

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

After inheriting her late husband's jewelry store, Ming Sum On manages to turn it into a thriving business with the assistance of talented jewelry designers Ma Ho Man and his wife, Cheng Kiu. However, things take a turn for the worse when Kiu discovers that Man was unfaithful and blames Sum for not informing her. Despite efforts from Sum's uncle to reconcile them, the rift remains. In addition to the conflict with Kiu, Sum faces challenges from Administrative Consultant Chu Bo, appointed by her husband's family, and her rebellious stepdaughter Shek Ho Yee. With the encouragement of her supportive friend Lam Ching Ling, Kiu undergoes a transformation from a homemaker to a dedicated workaholic. As a result, she is eventually promoted to chief designer and achieves remarkable success in her career.

Recommendation: OL Supreme similar to Standby
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OL Supreme(女王辦公室)

2010Hong Kong
ComedySitcomDrama

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

After going through a divorce, LUI SIU FUNG (Liza Wang) serves as the executive assistant to the CEO at a corporation managing a shopping center. She oversees all the secretaries within the company and has earned the CEO SO DAI TUNG's (Cheung Kwok Keung) trust through her years of dedicated work. While SO struggles with confronting difficult situations, Fung handles all major business matters and challenges behind the scenes. Fung's domain is the office, where she wields significant influence and commands respect from everyone in the company.

Recommendation: 3 X 1 similar to Standby
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3 X 1(三一如三)

2016Hong Kong
ComedySitcomDrama

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Batsu Kare similar to Standby
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Batsu Kare(バツ彼)

2004Japan
BusinessComedyRomance

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 50% similarity match.

He is divorced and lacks direction, often labeled as a "loser," yet he possesses good qualities. She is in her thirties, unmarried, and childless, also facing judgments of being a failure, which can be hurtful. There are men who are not necessarily bad but seem directionless. Men in their thirties, divorced, and somewhat aimless. They may be popular, but lack substance. Their lack of seriousness can be seen as a flaw. However, there are women who find this trait attractive. This is a unique love story about such men and the women in their lives. It depicts men and women in their thirties navigating challenges and making mistakes in their pursuit of happiness in a raw and honest manner.

Recommendation: Koi ni Ochitara similar to Standby
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Koi ni Ochitara(恋におちたら)

2005Japan
BusinessComedyRomance

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 50% similarity match.

A compelling narrative unfolds in the backdrop of an IT company that gained attention for its attempt to manage a professional baseball team. The story follows an entrepreneur who achieves great wealth through his business prowess. His apprentice demonstrates his skills within the company and rises through the ranks. The drama raises the fundamental question: What truly defines success in life? (Fuji Creative)

Recommendation: The Showroom Tales similar to Standby
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The Showroom Tales(售楼处的故事)

2003China
ComedySitcomCity Setting

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Five intriguing young sales associates navigate their lives and careers at a real estate showroom in Shenzhen, China. (Fluentu.com)

Recommendation: Rent-a-Rescue similar to Standby
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Rent-a-Rescue(レンタル救世主)

2016Japan
BusinessComedyMiniseries

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 50% similarity match.

If you find yourself in need of assistance and have no one to turn to, consider making a phone call as your first step. Akenabe Yugo works as a "rental saviour," someone who is able to fulfill nearly impossible requests for a limited time period. This unique rental service has emerged as a response to changes in the industry. However, Akenabe is simply a kind-hearted middle-aged man who has taken on this role as a way to earn extra money due to his significant debts, as well as to support his wife and child. In contrast, Aoi Denjiro, another rental saviour alongside Akenabe, is more of a show-off who enjoys being in the spotlight.

Recommendation: Urero: Mikaitaku Shojo similar to Standby
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Urero: Mikaitaku Shojo(ウレロ☆未開拓少女)

2019Japan
ComedySitcomMiniseries

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Atama ni Kitemo Aho towa Tatakauna! similar to Standby
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Atama ni Kitemo Aho towa Tatakauna!(頭に来てもアホとは戦うな!)

2019Japan
BusinessComedyMiniseries

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 50% similarity match.

Kotaro Tanimura, aged 22, demonstrated his intelligence by completing his MBA at the University of Cambridge in England ahead of schedule. Upon his return to Japan, he secured a position at a toy company, where his ambitious and enthusiastic nature shines through. Despite encountering challenges with difficult colleagues, Tanimura strives to handle them peacefully, as inspired by the self-help book "Atama ni Kitemo Aho towaTatakauna" authored by Kotaro Tamura.

Recommendation: Dareka ga, Mite Iru similar to Standby
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Dareka ga, Mite Iru(誰かが、見ている)

2020Japan
ComedySitcomMiniseries

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Toneri Shinichi resides in a Saitama apartment building and struggles with repeated failures in various aspects of his life. Conversely, Kashiya Jiro lives next door to Shinichi and stumbles upon a peephole in the wall that allows him to secretly observe Shinichi. Eventually, Jiro's daughter Akane also becomes aware of the peephole, leading to a significant shift in the situation.

Recommendation: Shojiki Fudosan Season 2 similar to Standby
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Shojiki Fudosan Season 2(正直不動産2)

2024Japan
BusinessComedyMiniseries

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 50% similarity match.

The dynamic pair of Nagase Saichi, known for his honesty, and Tsukishita Sakura, who prioritizes customer satisfaction, return for the second season

Recommendation: Golbaengi similar to Standby
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Golbaengi(골뱅이)

2000South Korea
ComedySitcomMultiple Mains

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Orange (2002) similar to Standby
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Orange (2002)(오렌지 )

2002South Korea
ComedySitcomRomance

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

The central focus of this comedy series is on the dreams, interests, and connections among a cohort of youthful individuals employed as lifeguards at an aquatic amusement park. The show also addresses the importance of water safety.

Recommendation: Let's Go! (2002) similar to Standby
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Let's Go! (2002)(레츠고)

2002South Korea
ComedySitcomYouth

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Big Hit Family similar to Standby
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Big Hit Family(대박가족)

2002South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

The sitcom "Windfall Family" follows the heartwarming journey of a middle-class family as they navigate through various episodes centered around their hopes and aspirations. The show features a mother managing a daycare, her retired spouse, an elder daughter with dreams of finding the perfect partner, the mother's younger sister who is living with them following her separation, and a grandmother who helps run the household. Through these relatable characters, viewers get a glimpse into the realities of middle-class life.

Recommendation: Go Mom Go! similar to Standby
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Go Mom Go!(달려라 울엄마)

2003South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Apgujeong House similar to Standby
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Apgujeong House(압구정 종갓집)

2003South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: All My Love similar to Standby
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All My Love(몽땅 내 사랑)

2010South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

This narrative revolves around the connection between two families, inspired by the classic Korean Cinderella tale featuring Kongji and Patji. The Kongji family, though impoverished, embodies kindness, in contrast to the wealthy yet self-centered Patji family.

Recommendation: The Color of a Woman similar to Standby
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The Color of a Woman(컬러 오브 우먼)

2011South Korea
BusinessComedyRomance

Like Standby, this drama also features Business and Comedy with a 50% similarity match.

This drama presents a stark contrast between a woman who thrives through intellect and logic and another who exploits her looks and emotionality. Byun So Ra, hailing from a modest background, is incredibly diligent in her pursuits. However, after being betrayed by her boyfriend, her aspirations of becoming a professor crumble. Subsequently, Byun So Ra joins a cosmetics firm, where she encounters a rival, leading to a series of conflicts within the company. Jae Hee will portray the male lead, Yoon Joon Soo, who is characterized as a handsome, intelligent, and capable chaebol, serving as the head of the cosmetics enterprise.

Recommendation: Reckless Family Season 3 similar to Standby
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Reckless Family Season 3(무작정 패밀리 시즌3)

2013South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

‘Reckless Family Season 3’ is a comedic series that showcases spontaneous sketches centered on the theme of “family.” This show merges elements of variety entertainment with traditional sitcom formats.

Recommendation: Smashing on Your Back similar to Standby
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Smashing on Your Back(너의 등짝에 스매싱)

2017South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

A comedy series focusing on a family facing challenges as they navigate life with their in-laws while aspiring to regain their independence

Recommendation: Reckless Family Season 2 similar to Standby
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Reckless Family Season 2(무작정 패밀리 시즌2)

2012South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

"Reckless Family Season 2" is a comedy series that showcases spontaneous performances centered on the theme of "family."

Recommendation: What Is Mom (2012) similar to Standby
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What Is Mom (2012)(엄마가 뭐길래)

2012South Korea
ComedySitcomFamily

Like Standby, this drama also features Comedy and Sitcom with a 50% similarity match.

This drama narrates the tale of a mother who reunites with her children after they lose their jobs. Na Moon Hee operates a noodle shop, and her children, who were previously living independently in their own homes, return to stay with her. After facing unemployment, they collaborate and help out in her noodle shop. (koreandrama.org)