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Strike Love(2009 외인구단)

2009South Korea
BaseballChildhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceSports

Oh Hye Seong, who was skilled at skipping stones during his childhood, had a deep affection for Choi Eom Ji. As friends from a young age, Eom Ji brought warmth to Hye Seong's life. A decade later, Hye Seong has become a professional baseball player and encounters Eom Ji once more. She is now in a relationship with another childhood friend, Ma DongTa. One day, Hye Seong conceals an injury he sustained as a pitcher and manages to throw a flawless game. Following that performance, he mysteriously vanishes. Years later, Hye Seong reappears alongside other baseball players, each with their own melancholic tales, often regarded as misfits. They are collectively referred to as "Kyongpyoii Woeinjudan."

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Recommendation: Smile, Again similar to Strike Love
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Smile, Again(스마일 어게인)

2006South Korea
BaseballFirst LoveFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceSportsDramaMelodrama

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Baseball, First Love, Friendship, Love Triangle, Romance, and Sports themes with a 67% similarity match.

In the spring of 1999, at a high school in Gyeongju, Dan Hui is well-known among her male classmates as an unusual girl who enjoys playing baseball, while Ha Jin is celebrated as the attractive class president who has triumphed over his past as an orphan. Conversely, Yu Gang is a solitary figure, shunned by her classmates due to her somber demeanor, yet she is constantly watching Ha Jin from afar. Fast forward to the spring of 2006, Ha Jin comes to the aid of Jae Myeong, leading to the formation of a close friendship. Jae Myeong, the son of the President of Mirae Chemicals, uses his influence to secure Ha Jin a position. The President then instructs Jae Myeong to train the company's softball team, hoping it will instill discipline in him. Dan Hui has long admired Jae Myeong as a baseball player and has great expectations for his role as a coach. Initially, Jae Myeong dismisses the softball team, having always played baseball, but as he engages with the team and is inspired by Dan Hui's enthusiasm and hard work, he begins to feel motivated. He sets ambitious goals to turn his team into champions and to elevate Dan Hui to become the top pitcher. Throughout this journey, he finds himself falling for her. Dan Hui, meanwhile, is drawn to Jae Myeong but struggles to open up due to the emotional scars left by her first love. Jae Myeong grows increasingly curious about the man who has caused Dan Hui such pain...

Recommendation: Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws similar to Strike Love
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Quarrelsome Lovely In-Laws(冤家亲家)

2014China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceDramaFamily

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

The narrative follows the lives of Liu Su Zhen, Wang Guo Sheng, and Zhou Hong Wei, who were classmates during their middle school years in the early 1980s. Wang Guo Sheng and Zhou Hong Wei share a close friendship, but they both develop feelings for Liu Su Zhen. The plot unfolds with a sequence of events that occur after Liu Su Zhen unintentionally marries Wang Guo Sheng.

Recommendation: Hey Pro My Mountain Girl similar to Strike Love
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Hey Pro My Mountain Girl(我的单板女孩)

2019China
First LoveLove TriangleRomanceSportsDramaHeight DifferenceSecond Chance Romance

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Love Triangle, Romance, and Sports themes with a 40% similarity match.

A tale unfolds as the newly appointed manager of a ski resort crosses paths with a passionate ski instructor, joining forces to prevent the park from shutting down. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Hey Pro My Mountain Girl Second Season similar to Strike Love
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Hey Pro My Mountain Girl Second Season(我的单板女孩)

2019China
First LoveRomanceSportsDrama

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Romance, and Sports themes with a 38% similarity match.

A tale unfolds as the recently appointed manager of a ski resort crosses paths with a dedicated ski instructor, joining forces to prevent the park from shutting down. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises similar to Strike Love
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Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises(はつ恋とビー玉 ~10の約束~)

2021Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFriends To Lovers

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Glory Jane similar to Strike Love
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Glory Jane(영광의 재인)

2011South Korea
BaseballRomanceSportsDrama

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Baseball, Romance, and Sports themes with a 38% similarity match.

Yoon Jae In is a young woman facing numerous challenges while aspiring to become a nurse. Her life takes a turn when she encounters Kim Young Kwang at the hospital, where he is being treated for injuries. Kim Young Kwang, a baseball player once celebrated for his exceptional hitting skills, has now been relegated to a secondary position. As they both strive to navigate their difficult circumstances, they discover a deep affection for one another.

Recommendation: Struggle (2007) similar to Strike Love
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Struggle (2007)(奋斗)

2007China
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The main character of the play is Lu Tao, a young man who is trying to discover his true identity while juggling life, love, and work in the 1980s. With two fathers, he is faced with two different life paths. He also has two romantic partners, leading to two distinct forms of passion. While he cherishes one particular ideal, the reality he creates is quite different. Through it all, he maintains an unwavering determination to keep fighting for what he wants.

Recommendation: Happy Together (2009) similar to Strike Love
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Happy Together (2009)( 青梅竹馬 )

2009Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFamily

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

This tale follows the lives of four childhood companions - Qing Qing, Ruo Mei, Cai Zhu, and Ma Jun. Ruo Mei harbors affection for Ma Jun, yet her feelings are unreciprocated. Qing Qing and Cai Zhu have been romantically involved for a few years, but encounter difficulties when Cai Zhu's biological mother resurfaces. Disapproving of Qing Qing, she endeavors to sabotage their relationship.

Recommendation: A Little Love Song similar to Strike Love
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A Little Love Song(我的盖世英雄)

2019China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceSportsNovel AdaptationFriends To LoversSchool SettingYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 36% similarity match.

Childhood friends Li Tao and Zhang Sheng form a strong bond through tennis, supporting each other against their families' disapproval. Zhang Sheng backs Li Tao's tennis ambitions, while Li Tao encourages her when she faces a career-threatening injury. Overcoming obstacles, they fall in love. Wei Chang, Zhang Sheng's loyal protector, and Fu Meng Meng, who harbors feelings for him, also pursue their dreams and love fearlessly. Despite facing challenges, these youngsters mature with determination and courage. ~

Recommendation: Flip in Summer similar to Strike Love
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Flip in Summer(夏日心跳)

2018China
Love TriangleRomanceSportsDivingYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Love Triangle, Romance, and Sports themes with a 33% similarity match.

In order to promote physical fitness among students, Qingye University has decided to establish a diving team with the goal of competing at the national level. The story follows a group of young individuals who are members of the university's diving team. Xia Wen Xi, who is cold and aloof, joins the team alongside Xiu Ye, a talented but rebellious diver. The dynamic between the two creates tension within the team. Tao Le Si, known for her cheerful personality despite coming from a humble background, also becomes a part of the team. As Xia Wen Xi realizes his feelings for Tao Le Si, complications arise with the involvement of Gao Gong Ping and Sen Nai Yi, leading to a complex love triangle. Amidst all this drama, the team undergoes intense training in preparation for upcoming competitions.

Recommendation: The Emergence of First Love similar to Strike Love
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The Emergence of First Love(出线了,初恋)

2019China
First LoveLove TriangleRomanceSportsDramaDrawingFilmed AbroadSoccerYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Love Triangle, Romance, and Sports themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale of first love centers around a young woman seeking a creative outlet who crosses paths with a man whose aspirations were thwarted. Hua Xi Xi is a girl who loves manhua with a unique imagination and a passion for drawing. Huo Ziang is a talented soccer player whose dreams were shattered due to an injury. Despite initially disliking each other, their relationship flourished as they pursued their aspirations. Through supporting Huo Ziang, Hua Xi Xi also helped mend the rift between Huo Ziang and his friend Sun Xiu Jie. Entangled in a love triangle, the trio grapples with the complexities of friendship and love.

Recommendation: The Duo similar to Strike Love
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The Duo(짝패)

2011South Korea
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceHistoricalSwitched At Birth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around two individuals who were exchanged at birth. Due to an unexpected turn of events, Chun Doong, born into nobility, experiences life as a slave and eventually transforms into a valiant outlaw. In contrast, Gwi Dong, originally a beggar, assumes Chun Doong's identity as a nobleman and rises to the position of police chief. They form a partnership known as Jjakpae and both develop feelings for the same woman, Dong Nyeo.

Recommendation: April Kiss similar to Strike Love
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April Kiss(4월 키스)

2004South Korea
First LoveLove TriangleRomanceDramaMelodrama

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Chae Won is an enchanting woman with a remarkable talent for the arts. She specialized in sculpture during her college years and now imparts her knowledge at her own art academy. One of her most treasured possessions is a pair of paddy birds that were a gift from her boyfriend during middle school. Whenever Chae Won gazes at the birds, she is reminded of her youthful romance. However, she struggles to determine whether her emotions for Jeong Woo, her current boyfriend from a middle-class background, stem from genuine affection or merely nostalgia. What is certain, though, is that she is presently involved with a man named Kang Jae Sup. Yet, when Jeong Woo unexpectedly reappears, both men find themselves caught in a complex love triangle.

Recommendation: Volleyball Lover similar to Strike Love
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Volleyball Lover(我的排隊情人 (我的排队情人))

2010Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceSportsCharacter DevelopmentComedyFriends To LoversUnrequited LoveVolleyball

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Snowdrop no Hatsukoi similar to Strike Love
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Snowdrop no Hatsukoi(スノードロップの初恋)

2024Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceAccountant Supporting CharacterAge GapComedyFantasyGrim Reaper Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstOffice Worker Female LeadOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, First Love, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

One day, a handsome and enigmatic young man unexpectedly shows up at Mochizuki Nayuki's residence and decides to stay

Recommendation: Be With You similar to Strike Love
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Be With You(好想談戀愛)

2015Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceDramaFamilyLifeMultiple CouplesUnrequited Love

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Is a young woman able to find the bravery to approach a former high school crush? Xia Man Li was always well-liked in school and considered the most beautiful girl in her high school, yet she has never had luck in love. At a high school reunion, she reunites with Zhao Li Qi, a kind guy she once had feelings for. Man Li's younger sister, Xia ManAn, also harbors a childhood crush on Zhen Ying Jie, but despite her attempts to get close to him, he always appears to be involved with someone else. Ten years later, will the sisters be able to summon the courage to follow their hearts?

Recommendation: Can I Hug You Tonight? similar to Strike Love
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Can I Hug You Tonight?(今夜、勝手に抱きしめてもいいですか?)

2018Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceNovel AdaptationDramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Female LeadUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, First Love, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Riko, a unique student at a women's college, struggles with matters of the heart. When she reunites with Shuji, a cameraman from her past and her first love, their romantic entanglements with three other individuals complicate their relationship. (WakuWaku Japan)

Recommendation: Pumpkin Time similar to Strike Love
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Pumpkin Time(펌킨타임)

2021South Korea
First LoveFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceSportsAthlete Male LeadBaseball Player Male LeadFantasyMeet AgainNice Male LeadReturn From AbroadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Friendship, Love Triangle, Romance, and Sports themes with a 31% similarity match.

During their childhood, Kang Tae Joo and Shin Hae Won were extremely close friends who shared a deep passion for baseball. They spent countless hours playing the game together, believing their friendship would last forever. However, fate intervened when Tae Joo's parents announced their move to the United States, forcing him to say goodbye to Hae Won. Despite the distance, Tae Joo never lost hope of reuniting with his childhood companion. Years later, Tae Joo returned to Korea and immediately set out to find Hae Won. To his surprise, he discovered that his childhood friend had transformed into a high school girl. How will this unexpected twist impact their relationship? (Viki)

Recommendation: Discovery of Romance similar to Strike Love
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Discovery of Romance(연애의 발견)

2014South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceComedyDramaEx Comes BackFlashback To PastInfidelitySecret Relationship

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Nam Ha Jin is a compassionate plastic surgeon who has been in a loving relationship with Yeo Reum for three years. However, their lives take a turn when her former boyfriend, Kang Tae Ha, unexpectedly shows up and pleads for her forgiveness.

Recommendation: Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi similar to Strike Love
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Saishu Resha de Hajimaru Koi(最終列車で始まる恋)

2023Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDramaMeet AgainMiniseries

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Haru once realized his dream but eventually abandoned it. Now living in Nagoya, his hometown, he harbors a deep mistrust of others and lacks a clear sense of purpose. One night, on his way to work, he unexpectedly encounters his childhood friend Mako on the last train of the evening after 15 years apart. Mako used to look up to Haru, prompting him to fabricate a series of small lies to live up to her expectations. As Haru reconnects with Mako, his emotions start to shift, but what will become of this love founded on deceit?

Recommendation: Persevere, Goo Hae Ra similar to Strike Love
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Persevere, Goo Hae Ra(칠전팔기 구해라)

2015South Korea
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceFriends To LoversMusicYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Confession (2002) similar to Strike Love
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Confession (2002)(고백)

2002South Korea
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBest Friends RelationshipFamily RelationshipInfidelity

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Yoon Mi trembles uncontrollably as her husband reveals his affair with a young actress from the stage. The affair has lasted for six months, during which he claims to have faced challenges, leading him to seek a divorce. Yoon Mi, a successful doctor, has always been the envy of her high school friend Jung Hee, who is dissatisfied with her role as a housewife. This story explores the complexities of marriage, family, and female friendship, as both women navigate divorce and strive to overcome their despair, prompting a reflection on the true essence of married life.

Recommendation: Manatsu no Merry Christmas similar to Strike Love
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Manatsu no Merry Christmas(真夏のメリークリスマス)

2000Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesOrphan Female LeadOrphan Male Lead

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Ryo, a former professional boxer, transitions into a debt collector for a loan shark. He was raised in an orphanage in Okinawa Prefecture alongside Haru, Natsumi, an aspiring actress, and two others. One of them is now a lawyer who has helped Ryo out of trouble, while the other was fortunate enough to be adopted by a wealthy family. Haru, also adopted, has never ventured beyond the island where she was raised. After her adoptive mother passes away, she decides to travel to Tokyo in search of their old group. Unfamiliar with the ways of the modern city, she narrowly avoids falling victim to the sex industry upon arriving in Tokyo, but Ryo intervenes just in time to rescue her.

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to Strike Love
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyMiniseriesTourism Industry

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Kang Bo Ram is a dedicated public servant employed in Ulsan's tourism sector. She takes on the responsibility of organizing the 'Go Bok Soo' Song Festival and sets out to identify a worthy contestant for the grand prize. Bo Ram reconnects with her childhood friend Kyung Seok, who has returned to intervene in his parents' divorce. Together, they formulate a strategy to assist Kyung Seok's father in participating in the song festival. (K-Plus)

Recommendation: Fantastic Girlfriend similar to Strike Love
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Fantastic Girlfriend(变身女友)

2018China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceDissociative Identity DisorderIllnessMental Illness

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

A tale of a compassionate woman with multiple personas and her dedicated partner. Hai Can, the CEO of a entertainment firm, comes back from overseas and unexpectedly meets Yu Tong, a school teacher. A childhood friend of his, Yu Tong's hand scar confirms her identity. As Hai Can tries to bond with her, he uncovers her two alternate personas - a skilled martial artist named Ah Jian and a stunning woman named Kaili. Their relationship grows closer, but complications arise due to Hai Can's former girlfriend and Yu Tong's other personalities vying for control.

Recommendation: A Mobile Love Story similar to Strike Love
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A Mobile Love Story(爱情占线)

2008China
Love TriangleRomance

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

After returning to Shanghai from overseas, Lu Yun Fei starts his new career in the advertising industry. He is puzzled about why his ex-girlfriend, Su Fei, ended their relationship and has been unsuccessful in reaching out to her despite numerous attempts. Su Fei's old phone number becomes inactive and is now being used by Mu Bei Bei. Bei Bei is moved by the heartfelt messages she receives and connects with the sender, known as 'Edge of the Iceberg', on a mobile virtual community. They quickly develop a strong friendship. Meanwhile, Yun Fei and his team travel to Yunnan for a cellphone commercial shoot and coincidentally choose Bei Bei as their model. When Bei Bei wins a writing contest inspired by her interactions with 'Iceberg Edge', she decides to pursue her dreams in Shanghai. Upon arriving in Shanghai, Bei Bei crosses paths with Yun Fei, leading to misunderstandings that strain their relationship even more. Throughout their journey, Bei Bei receives assistance from Lin Li Zhong multiple times. Over time, Bei Bei and Yun Fei start to develop mutual admiration and respect, while Li Zhong finds himself falling for Bei Bei. Despite Yun Fei's growing feelings for Bei Bei, he keeps them hidden. It is only later on that they both realize they are actually best friends on the same mobile virtual community. Eventually, Bei Bei and Yun Fei go their separate ways. While in Beijing, Bei Bei discovers that Yun Fei has been searching for her through the mobile network. With the help of online friends, Yun Fei finally locates Bei Bei. She agrees to give him another chance under the condition that he sends out a chain SMS, which must reach her within a week.

Recommendation: Heading to the Ground similar to Strike Love
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Heading to the Ground(맨땅에 헤딩)

2009South Korea
RomanceSports

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Romance and Sports with a 29% similarity match.

The story revolves around a man striving to accomplish what many believe to be unachievable: realizing his aspirations of becoming an exceptional soccer player. He encounters Kang Hae Bin, a sports agent, who is attempting to carve out her own path, independent of her affluent father's influence.

Recommendation: As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky similar to Strike Love
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As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky(花谢花飞花满天)

2017China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceFemale RivalryHistoricalKidnappingPrincessRoyaltySuperhuman StrengthSupernatural

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Hua Man Tian, a member of a wealthy and influential family, who becomes entangled in a complicated love triangle involving a princess and his beloved childhood companion. As his childhood companion faces treason accusations, she resorts to magic to swap appearances with the princess. However, complications arise when the magic's effects fade rapidly.

Recommendation: 15 Sai, Kyo Kara Dosei Hajimemasu. similar to Strike Love
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15 Sai, Kyo Kara Dosei Hajimemasu.(15歳、今日から同棲はじめます。)

2018Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceAdapted From A MangaCohabitationHigh SchoolHousemates' RelationshipSchool SettingShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

"I initially intended for us to remain just friends... but I have decided to stop holding back." I find myself living with my childhood friend who has suddenly become bold! My heart races with each passing day as he continues to pursue me relentlessly...!! After starting high school, Hiyori finally achieves her goal of living independently. However, her childhood friend Soushi is already waiting for her at her new apartment. He surprises her with a kiss, leaving Hiyori feeling confused. Is he playing a prank on her? Or is this genuine...? For the first time, she starts to view Soushi, whom she had previously overlooked, as a man. At 15 years old, Hiyori embarks on a new, unconventional chapter of her life living with Soushi! (Manga Updates)

Recommendation: Shitteru Shinohara similar to Strike Love
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Shitteru Shinohara(知ってるシノハラ)

2021Japan
Love TriangleRomance

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Love Triangle and Romance with a 29% similarity match.

Follow-up to Familiar Wife.

Recommendation: Rival similar to Strike Love
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Rival(라이벌)

2002South Korea
RomanceSports

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Romance and Sports with a 29% similarity match.

So Yoo Jin is a young woman from humble beginnings who dreams of becoming a successful golf player. When her brother, Park Chul, disappears after accruing a substantial debt, Kim Jae Won is tasked with retrieving the money. So Yoo Jin pledges to repay the debt once she achieves success in golf, leading Kim Jae Won to watch over her like a guardian angel.

Recommendation: EXO Next Door similar to Strike Love
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EXO Next Door(우리 옆집에 EXO가 산다)

2015South Korea
First LoveFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBromanceComedyIdol Male LeadMusicNeighbors' RelationshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Ji Yeon Hee, a 23-year-old woman, has never been in a relationship due to her intense shyness, which causes her to blush deeply and feel utterly frozen in the presence of an attractive guy. One day, four members of EXO decide to live incognito and take up residence in the home of one member's grandfather. Unbeknownst to them, their new house is directly across from Yeon Hee's home.

Recommendation: House of Bluebird similar to Strike Love
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House of Bluebird(파랑새의 집)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceCalm Male LeadComedyDramaFamilyFound FamilyOrphan Male LeadPoor Male Lead

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A dramatic narrative that explores the deep connections among family members, despite their lack of biological ties. This series also highlights the aspirations of parents regarding their children's achievements and the challenges faced by recent university graduates in securing esteemed and well-compensated positions. Kim Ji Wan portrays a dependable young man full of self-assurance, while Han Eun Soo embodies a young woman with an optimistic spirit.

Recommendation: Two Hearts (2019) similar to Strike Love
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Two Hearts (2019)(투하츠)

2019South Korea
First LoveFriendshipRomanceSportsBromanceMiniseriesSearch For HappinessShort Length SeriesSoccerWeb SeriesYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 29% similarity match.

This drama will depict the everyday experiences, camaraderie, and romance of young individuals who are passionate about the K-League and soccer.

Recommendation: The Legend of Speed (2004) similar to Strike Love
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The Legend of Speed (2004)(極速傳説)

2004Taiwan
RomanceSports

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Romance and Sports with a 29% similarity match.

Juliet (Rainie Yang) and Watanabe Tsukasa (Duncan) were in love and planning to get married, but their plans were disrupted when Xiao Feng (Lee Wei) entered the picture. In order to win Juliet's heart, Feng must compete in a racing competition. Meanwhile, Watanabe tries to sabotage Feng and Juliet's relationship while also facing challenges in his relationship with his childhood sweetheart. The ongoing feud between their families turns Juliet and Feng into a modern-day version of Romeo and Juliet, forcing them to decide whether to give up on their dreams.

Recommendation: Baseball Love Affair similar to Strike Love
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Baseball Love Affair(追風少年)

2004Taiwan
BaseballSports

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Baseball and Sports with a 29% similarity match.

After being disqualified from a competition, the Tai Zi baseball team faces the threat of disbandment from a disgraced board of directors. Coach A Nuo vehemently opposes the decision and successfully argues for a three-month extension to compete for the gold cup at the university championship. In his quest to salvage the team's reputation, A Nuo comes across Zhui Feng, a former star pitcher who left the team following a family tragedy. Tasked with persuading Zhui Feng to return and mentor the current team members, A Nuo remains determined and resolute in his efforts.

Recommendation: My Lover Is a Mystery similar to Strike Love
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My Lover Is a Mystery(我的恋人有点迷)

2021China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceSportsAggressive Female LeadChildhood SweetheartsCold Male LeadDomineering Female LeadInvestigationMysteryOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 29% similarity match.

The main host disappeared unexpectedly just before the broadcast was set to begin. In a surprising turn of events, the assertive female president Xinruila took matters into her own hands and went live with the enigmatic chief bartender from Mi Qing Bar. This impromptu broadcast led to a fateful reunion between the two, bringing to light secrets from fifteen years ago. Shiwei, in secret, came to Xinruila's aid as she was unjustly targeted by a jealous adversary. To Xinruila's astonishment, she discovered that Shiwei was actually her childhood sweetheart Wen Qi, who she had never forgotten over the years. However, she couldn't help but wonder why Wen Qi had changed his name and abandoned his once promising career in Go. Determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding Wen Qi, Xinruila resolved to delve deeper into the game.

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Xmas Nante Daikirai(Xmasなんて大嫌い)

2004Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceChristmas SettingLifeMiniseriesMusicNice Male LeadOblivious Female LeadUnrequited Love

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

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Between Love & Desire(完美叛侶)

2016Hong Kong
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceBreak UpCharacter DevelopmentDramaFamily RelationshipLawLawyer Male LeadUnrequited Love

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

After reaching a pivotal moment in his life, Ngo Pak Yin becomes consumed by a thirst for power. His aggressive nature and strict adherence to the law propel him to the ranks of top solicitors in Hong Kong. However, his hunger for power blinds him to the needs of others, causing his wife Rebecca Tsang Bo Lam to feel increasingly distant. Rebecca, who had supported him silently for years, realizes they no longer share the same values, leaving her heartbroken. During this difficult time, she finds solace in Patrick Lui Wing Hang, a less renowned solicitor who offers her emotional support. Despite her husband's fame and abilities, Rebecca falls in love with Patrick for his ability to understand her inner world. Eventually, she makes the difficult decision to leave her husband, only to face an attack from a mysterious assailant. Suspecting that Pak Yin may be behind the attack, Rebecca's life is thrown into turmoil once again. Recognizing his past mistakes, Pak Yin decides to change for the better, this time with a newfound sense of compassion.

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Almost Lover(谁都知道我爱你)

2022China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveFriendshipRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationFast Paced RomanceIndependent Female LeadMature Female LeadMultiple CouplesRadio Personality Female LeadSecret Crush

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, First Love, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

He Xiao Ran hosts a late-night radio program and carries the burden of past events from her time as a student. She harbored a secret love for her close male friend, Xiao Shang Qi, who ended up pursuing a romantic relationship with their mutual friend Chen Fei Er. Despite her heartbreak, she chose to keep her feelings hidden for the sake of their friendships. Years later, Xiao Shang Qi returns to town after an extended period abroad, determined to make amends. He confesses that he never stopped thinking about He Xiao Ran. The question remains: is it too late for reconciliation, or can they find a way to make things right?

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Unmei ni, Nita Koi(運命に、似た恋)

2016Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFirst LoveFriendshipRomanceAge GapAge GapDramaMale Chases Female FirstMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManRich Man-Poor WomanSexual Content

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, First Love, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

During their youth, a young girl and boy made a promise to reunite in the future. Now, at 45 years old, the woman known as Kasumi is a single mother to a teenage son. She works tirelessly at a high-end laundry service to support her family. One day, she crosses paths with a talented young designer named Yuri, who has gained global recognition. Despite her initial suspicions, Kasumi discovers that Yuri is sincere and finds herself drawn to him. As they come from different backgrounds, their unexpected love story unfolds. Kasumi wonders why Yuri has reappeared in her life - could he be the boy from their past pledge?

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I Order You(당신을 주문합니다)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLove TriangleRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationChef Male LeadComedyDifficult AdulthoodFoodMelodramaWarm Female Lead

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yeo Gook Dae is a skilled chef known for his cheeky charm, yet he carries the emotional scars of a past divorce. Beneath his bold demeanor and passion for cooking lies a hidden sorrow. However, his heart begins to mend as he starts to experience love once more. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Park Song Ah finds herself at home without a job, feeling lost. At her brother's urging, she visits a homemade dosirak (lunchbox) shop and encounters three appealing men. The beautiful and delicious meals they prepare captivate her, and she finds herself drawn to one of them. This is a delightful and humorous tale of a couple who frequently argue, yet as time passes, their relationship evolves into a sweet, innocent love.

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The Girl in Blue(佳期如夢)

2010China
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceNovel AdaptationBromanceDisapproving ParentDrama

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Following their initial meeting, university student You Jia Qi and Meng He Ping began a romantic relationship. However, He Ping's mother strongly disapproved of their connection. Jia Qi decided to end things with He Ping, causing him to leave the country in anger. Meanwhile, Jia Qi's wealthy friend Ruan Zheng Dong was hospitalized after an accident. During a visit to Zheng Dong, Jia Qi unexpectedly crossed paths with He Ping once again. It was revealed that He Ping and Zheng Dong had been childhood friends. In order to cope with the emotional turmoil brought on by He Ping's return, Jia Qi started a relationship with Zheng Dong. Unfortunately, Zheng Dong's hospitalization due to stomach pains uncovered that he was in the final stage of gastric cancer. Knowing his time was limited, Zheng Dong chose to step aside and allow Jia Qi and He Ping to be together before quietly departing. Determined to find Zheng Dong, Jia Qi expressed her love for him upon reuniting. With little time left, Zheng Dong entrusted Jia Qi with the task of retrieving a valuable possession of his.

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The Gravity of a Rainbow(彩虹的重力)

2019China
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceCity SettingDisapproving ParentDramaOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale of three contemporary women who face different challenges in their professional lives, leading to shifts in their relationships and quest for love. He Cai Hong is determined to find her ideal partner and ends up falling for the versatile professor Ji Huang, with whom she shares common interests. However, Cai Hong's mother disapproves of her daughter's choice as she is set on having Su Dong Lin, a wealthy man, as her future son-in-law. Meanwhile, Xia Feng loses his job, prompting Cai Hong to assist Han Qing. Due to a mix-up, Han Qing lands a job at Xia Feng's former company and excels in her new role, becoming a formidable rival for Cai Hong's friend Lili and straining the trio's friendship. Witnessing the consequences of the decisions made by those around her, Cai Hong ultimately makes her own choice, which garners the support of her loved ones.

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The Girls' Lies(恋人的谎言)

2023China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipComedyWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A tale about deceit impacting two close friends in the workplace as they navigate their past and new romantic opportunities. Shu Fei and Lin Fei share a bond similar to that of sisters. During their time in college, Lin Fei caught the attention of their senior Qi Ran, although she did not reciprocate his feelings. Wanting to spare Qi Ran from heartache, Shu Fei pretended to be Lin Fei in their correspondence. After graduation, both friends landed jobs at a television shopping network. Shu Fei's misunderstanding with Director Lan Tian led her to believe he was inappropriate, while she also discovered that Qi Ran was their boss, causing tension as he focused his attention on Lin Fei. Shu Fei chose to concentrate on work and grew closer to Lan Tian. Meanwhile, Lin Fei remained dedicated to her job and seized an opportunity stemming from Shu Fei's lie.

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Mattsugu(まっつぐ 鎌倉河岸捕物控)

2010Japan
FriendshipLove TriangleRomanceEdo PeriodHistoricalHistorical FictionYouth

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Friendship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The plot centers on three adolescent boys who were raised in the vicinity of Kamakuragashi near Edo Castle, along with a girl who is admired by all three boys. As they navigate through life, their friendship, romantic relationships, and challenges help them transition into adulthood, all while being supported by their kind and nurturing neighbors.

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One Page Love(1ページの恋)

2019Japan
First LoveFriendshipRomanceDramaLove SquareReverse-HaremUnrequited Love

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

At the age of 17, Minase Akari visited Uki Island for a family trip and developed feelings for Morita Ikumi, the son of the guesthouse owner. They both confessed their love for each other while witnessing a rare meteor shower that occurs every four years. They made a pact to reunite at the same location four years later. However, on the agreed-upon day, Ikumi was nowhere to be found despite Akari's arrival. Instead, Hoshino Aritoshi appeared with a camera. Aritoshi is known for his charm with women, but he is also likable. Akari has had a passion for drawing since childhood and continues to maintain a sketchbook. Although she has secured a job offer from a design company, she struggles to determine the specific type of work she desires. Her childhood friend, Inui Yamato, advises her to take her time and discover her true calling. The question remains: which of the two men will Akari choose? (Jdrama Weblog)

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Mood Maker(무드메이커)

2018South Korea
First LoveFriendshipRomanceComedyEx Comes BackMiniseriesWeb Series

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Three friends, each with unique preferences, found themselves enamored with the same woman!? A delightful and captivating romance filled with allure. (콬TV)

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Heartbeat Broadcasting Accident(두근두근 방송사고)

2021South Korea
First LoveLove TriangleRomanceMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Strike Love, this drama also features First Love, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a fantasy workplace setting, Yoon Yi Seo, a woman in her twenties, starts her new job at a live commerce platform. Throughout her journey, she will face obstacles in her career and romantic relationships, caught in a love triangle involving her childhood crush Cha Sun Woo and her close friend Kwon Hyuk. (Allkpop)

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Happy Enemy(門當互懟愛上你)

2022Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceComedyCompetitive Female LeadCompetitive Male LeadRivalry

Like Strike Love, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Since birth, Wu Pei Pei and Li Yu Xuan have been in constant competition with each other. Raised as neighbors, their parents always compared them. Despite their fathers' rivalry, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan managed to form a secret friendship until a tragic event tore them apart. Now adults, they continue to live side by side but struggle to move past the past incident that drove them apart. With their fathers still pitting them against each other, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan maintain their competitive spirit, pushing each other to new heights. Despite their ongoing rivalry, there is a hidden bond between them that could bring them together. Can they set aside their differences and let love prevail, or will their rivalry keep them apart forever?