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Summer's Desire(泡沫之夏)

2010Taiwan
Novel AdaptationAmnesiaBreak UpBusinessDramaEntertainment IndustryJealousyLove TriangleLovers ReunitedMelodramaPossessive Male LeadPower StruggleRomanceSecond Chance Romance

Xia Mo and Luo Xi, who were both adopted by the same family after being orphaned, share a strong connection that causes jealousy in Ou Chen, Xia Mo's affluent partner. In an attempt to separate them, Ou Chen sends Luo Xi overseas, leading Xia Mo to end their relationship. After a car accident that results in memory loss, Ou Chen is left devastated. Five years later, Luo Xi returns as a famous celebrity and assists Xia Mo in achieving success in the entertainment industry. As their bond deepens, Ou Chen recovers his memory and strives to win Xia Mo back.

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Summer's Desire(泡沫之夏)

2018China
AmnesiaDramaEntertainment IndustryLove TriangleMelodramaPossessive Male LeadRomanceSecond Chance RomanceBreakupBrother-Sister RelationshipMisunderstandingOrphan Female LeadRich Male Lead

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Amnesia, Drama, Entertainment Industry, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Possessive Male Lead, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

The story revolves around the intricate relationships among the three main characters and the emotional romance that follows. After Luo Xi saves Xia Mo from a potential disaster during a singing competition, their strained relationship from their time in a foster home starts to change. Luo Xi falls in love with Xia Mo, leading her suitor Ou Chen to send her abroad for further studies. Years later, Luo Xi, now a famous figure, reunites with Xia Mo just as Ou Chen loses his memory in an accident. As feelings of love and resentment mix with uncertainty, the outcome of this love triangle remains uncertain.

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Stay with Me(放弃我,抓紧我)

2016China
Novel AdaptationAmnesiaBusinessDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceDifficult AdulthoodFashion IndustryLove Hate RelationshipLovers SeparatedRevengeRivalry

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Amnesia, Business, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Li Wei Wei, a successful fashion designer aged 30, experiences amnesia after a near-drowning incident, causing her to forget the past seven years of her life. Upon discovering she is now engaged to Qi Cheng instead of her former boyfriend Chen Yi Du, Wei Wei is puzzled by her life choices. As she tries to uncover the reason for her breakup with Yi Du, Qi Cheng endeavors to win back her affection. The question remains: who is Wei Wei's true love? (Viki) Available in two versions: 38 episodes (TV) || 39 episodes (DVD)

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Bright as the Moon(皎若云间月)

2021China
Novel AdaptationAmnesiaDramaJealousyLove TrianglePower StruggleRomanceCrossworlds TravelerFantasyHistoricalJealous Male LeadKing Male LeadTime TravelTransmigration

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Amnesia, Drama, Jealousy, Love Triangle, Power Struggle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

There are whispers about Yun Qian Yue, the eldest daughter of Prince Yun manor, being mischievous, haughty, and unable to read. However, these rumors were purposely spread by Qian Yue herself to avoid marrying into the Imperial Family. For almost ten years, she has been disguised as a follower of Ye Tian Shuo. Qian Yue is in love with Rong Jing from Prince Rong manor, but faces oppression from the Imperial Family. Rong Jing, a man of exceptional beauty, has been weakened by a long-standing illness caused by aphrodisiac poisoning. In a desperate attempt to find a cure for him, Qian Yue triggers the Phoenix flight, disregarding the potential consequences. Meanwhile, Emperor Ye Qing Ran is deeply infatuated with Qian Yue and resorts to extreme measures to win her affections, including poisoning her with a life-threatening substance that binds her to him. Despite losing her memories due to the poison, Yun Qian Yue remains true to her heart.

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Two Wives (2009)(두 아내)

2009South Korea
AmnesiaDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipInfidelity

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Amnesia, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Han Ji Sook is a single parent who becomes romantically involved with a man who is already married. This man, Kang Chul Soo, has a family with his spouse, Yoon Young Hee. When Young Hee discovers Chul Soo's affair, she begins to emotionally withdraw from him. Ultimately, they end their marriage, allowing Chul Soo to embark on a new journey with Ji Sook. However, fate takes a turn when Chul Soo gets into a car accident, resulting in the loss of all memories related to Ji Sook. Consequently, Young Hee must act as if she and Chul Soo are still together.

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Love Keeps Going(美樂加油)

2011Taiwan
BusinessDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBetrayalBrothers' RelationshipComedy

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

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Twice Blooms the Flower(两生花)

2015China
Novel AdaptationAmnesiaDramaRomance

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Amnesia, Drama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This is the tale of a single mother and a man who awoke with amnesia. Hawick, having emerged from a 6-year coma, has no recollection of his identity except for believing that Yan Song is his wife. However, Yan Song denies ever knowing him. Their meeting sparks a deep love story intertwined with numerous inquiries, unraveling dark secrets along the way...

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The Driving Power(非常外父)

2003Hong Kong
BusinessDramaLove TriangleRomance

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

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Life Is Beautiful (2001)(인생은 아름다워)

2001South Korea
Break UpBusinessDramaJealousyLove TriangleRomanceFather-Son RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstForbidden LoveLove SquareMeet AgainStar Crossed LoversViolence

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Break Up, Business, Drama, Jealousy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chairman Yu, a prominent figure in the hotel industry, decides to hand over his business to his younger daughter Hee Jung, who has a background in hotel management from Switzerland. Meanwhile, her older sister Su Jung pursues a career as a concert pianist. Hee Jung starts her career at the bottom of the P.R. Department, still dealing with the trauma of losing her first love, who sacrificed himself to save her. As Chairman Yu plans to develop a resort next to a casino in the declining town of Sabuk, Hee Jung finds herself at odds with him as she supports Jae Min, a local troublemaker who reminds her of her late boyfriend and is determined to protect his community.

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Loving, Never Forgetting(戀戀不忘)

2014China
Novel AdaptationDramaLove TriangleMelodramaPossessive Male LeadRomanceAggressive Male LeadChild CustodyNaive Female LeadOne-night StandRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSingle Mother

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Possessive Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Their paths crossed for the first time as the lotus flower petals were drifting down, but they had to separate soon after. When they met again years later, Li Zhong Mou seemed to have no memory of Wu Tong, which left her feeling sad. Now, all he desires is custody of their son. Can they mend their fractured relationship after spending seven years together?

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If I Can Love You So(如果可以这样爱)

2019China
Novel AdaptationDramaMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceDeathForbidden LoveIllnessSuicide

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Melodrama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

After being let down by their previous relationships, renowned pianist Geng Mo Chi and popular radio host Bai Kao Er cross paths at a tragic event - the funerals of their late spouses. Despite their shared heartache, they find solace in each other's presence. As they follow their hearts down unexpected paths, they discover that healing is attainable even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. However, the same fate that brought them together also threatens to tear them apart. Surrounded by a world of heartbreak, forbidden love, and tragic destinies, Geng Mo Chi and Bai Kao Er must confront the decision of whether their newfound love is worth fighting for.

Recommendation: Memories of Love (2018) similar to Summer's Desire
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Memories of Love (2018)(一路繁花相送)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceChildhood CrushHidden IdentityLove Hate RelationshipLovers Separated

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Inspired by the novel of the same title by author Qing Shan Luo Tuo (青衫落拓), the narrative follows a young couple whose love is reignited after a decade apart. In *Flowers Shall Send Us on Our Way*, Wallace plays Lu Fei, an apparent ideal Prince Charming, who unexpectedly meets the headstrong and defiant Xin Chen, portrayed by Jiang Shuying. Despite their differing temperaments, they are irresistibly drawn to each other and eventually fall in love. However, circumstances lead to their separation. It is not until ten years later, when Lu Fei decides to leave his burgeoning overseas business and returns to find Xin Chen, that they reconnect and rediscover the essence of their love.

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Twisted Fate of Love(今夕何夕)

2020China
Novel AdaptationDramaJealousyLove TrianglePossessive Male LeadRomanceCross-DressingEmotionally Strong Female LeadFantasyHistoricalMale Chases Female FirstRevengeSmart Male LeadTime Travel

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Jealousy, Love Triangle, Possessive Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Third Prince Pang Yu and Minister Feng Xi have a strong friendship that gets tested when they both fall for the courageous Dong Yue

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Too Late to Say I Love You(来不及说我爱你)

2010China
Novel AdaptationDramaLove TrianglePossessive Male LeadPower StruggleRomanceAggressive Male LeadChinese Republican EraFamily PressureHistoricalLovers SeparatedMale Chases Female FirstMilitaryObsessive Male Lead

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Love Triangle, Possessive Male Lead, Power Struggle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yin Jing Wan, a woman from a prosperous merchant family, rescued a man on a train who was fleeing from a warlord's pursuit. Upon her return, her parents arranged for her to marry a childhood acquaintance, who was later arrested in Chengzhou for smuggling weapons and illicit drugs. Determined to save her fiance, Jing Wan embarked on a journey to Chengzhou, unaware of the profound impact it would have on her life. Based on a story by Fei Wo Si Cun.

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Tears in Heaven(佳期如梦之海上繁花)

2021China
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMelodramaPower StruggleRomanceCold Man-Warm WomanHardworking Female LeadInsecure Female LeadLove Hate RelationshipMiscommunicationMultiple CouplesNice Female LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Business, Drama, Melodrama, Power Struggle, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In "Variety Flowers at Seaside," Du Xiao Su, a determined reporter in the entertainment industry, goes undercover as a nurse to capture a picture of a popular celebrity after a car crash. Her path crosses with Shao Zhen Rong, a charming doctor, leading to a complex romantic relationship. When Du Xiao Su meets Shao Zhen Rong's family to discuss marriage, she is shocked to find out that Lei Yu Zheng, Shao Zhen Rong's second brother, is the person she had a brief encounter with in the past. Lei Yu Zheng opposes her relationship with Shao Zhen Rong. Following Shao Zhen Rong's tragic death during a rescue mission in an earthquake, Lei Yu Zheng struggles to hide his growing affection for Du Xiao Su. He comes to the realization that he has been in love with her from the start. Will Du Xiao Su be able to move on from Shao Zhen Rong and embrace Lei Yu Zheng's love?

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Born Rich (2009)(富貴門)

2009Hong Kong
BusinessLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the intricate world of finance, Cheuk Yat Yuen mistakenly believes that con artist Sa Fu Loi is his long-lost half brother, Cheuk Yat Ming. This fortunate error propels the swindler into a prominent position within the banking industry. Yuen's affection for Fu blinds him to the true nature and intentions of the con artist. However, Yuen's life takes a dramatic turn when he is abducted by a group of rioters while overseas, leading to a significant shift in his personality. Despite the efforts of his wife, Ho Tseuk Nin, to comfort him, Yuen struggles to overcome the traumatic ordeal. Seeking solace elsewhere, Yuen rekindles a relationship with his former flame, Tung Ling Chi, devastating Nin upon discovery of the affair. Meanwhile, Fu finds solace in assuming the identity of Cheuk Yat Ming, experiencing a sense of familial warmth and even embarking on a romantic journey with Yuen's younger sister, Cheuk Yat Sum. However, Sum, under the mistaken belief that they are biological siblings, conceals her feelings for Fu and remains committed to her admirer, Ko Tok Man. This revelation deeply wounds Fu, torn between his love for Sum and the inability to disclose his true identity. Ultimately, faced with the choice between love and wealth, Fu opts for the path of fortune, navigating a complex web of money, love, and ethical dilemmas in a gripping tale of deceit and desire.

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Marrying a Millionaire(백만장자와 결혼하기)

2005South Korea
DramaEntertainment IndustryRomanceSecond Chance RomanceFirst Love

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Drama, Entertainment Industry, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Ever dreamt of tying the knot with a millionaire? Just add in one "Average Joe," gather seven other selected women, and let the television network finance your dream. Han Eun Young works diligently as a bank clerk, grappling with debt caused by her stepmother and sister. Kim Young Hoon embodies the typical everyman, providing for his father, older brother, sister-in-law, and younger sibling. When producer Yoo Jin Ha takes on the "Marry a Millionaire" project with reluctance, he embarks on a quest to find the perfect candidate to convincingly portray the millionaire. Kim Young Hoon fits the criteria, skillfully concealing his true working-class background behind an illusion of wealth. Unbeknownst to Eun Young, who has been chosen for the show, her supposed millionaire is merely an ordinary worker. Yet, she begins to see through the deception.

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Boysitter(俏摩女搶頭婚)

2014Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSingle Mother

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Six years in the past, Yuan Fei left her immature boyfriend, Hao Jian Ren, on their wedding day when he failed to appear. After six years, they cross paths once more. Yuan Fei is now a single mother focused on her career, and she is also Jian Ren's superior at work. Their relationship becomes complicated when a flirtatious man named Wen Hao Ran enters the scene. Yuan Fei is faced with a decision between her former immature boyfriend, Jian Ren, and Hao Ran, who may be prepared for a serious relationship.

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A Happy Woman(행복한 여자)

2007South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily Relationship

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Lee Ji Yeon possesses an inherently positive and cheerful demeanor and works as a jewelry accessory designer. She is wedded to Choi Joon Ho. Meanwhile, Kim Tae Seop, a detective known for his reserved nature, becomes deeply attached to Ji Yeon after falling for her. Ji Yeon finds herself in a dilemma involving two men.

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April Kiss(4월 키스)

2004South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFirst Love

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% 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: Be With You (2017) similar to Summer's Desire
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Be With You (2017)(不得不爱)

2017China
Novel AdaptationDramaMelodramaRomanceLovers Separated

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This story delves into the appreciation and animosity within the wealthy and influential, exploring their complex relationship. It revolves around a love affair tainted by desire and pain. Their initial meeting occurred in their youth, marked by hidden emotions. Upon reuniting, their connection loses its purity. As a seasoned businessman, he relies on tactics to achieve his goals. Confronted by her return filled with resentment, will their fates be reversed for a fresh start? One misstep leads to more, revealing a mix of love and hate, as well as self-interest in their affair. They themselves struggle to discern the authenticity of their feelings. Who will have the courage to acknowledge that happiness may be within reach for them?

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Border Town Prodigal(新边城浪子)

2016China
Novel AdaptationDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceActionAdventureHistoricalMartial ArtsWuxia

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The leader of the Divine Knife sect, Bai Tian Yu, met a mysterious end in Plum Nunnery at the hands of unknown attackers. Two decades later, Fu Hong Xue decided to leave the western regions and return to central China to uncover the truth behind his adopted father's death. Meanwhile, Bai Tian Yu and Hua Bai Feng's son, Ye Kai, also journeyed to the border town for his own reasons. They soon discovered that the mastermind behind the assassination was none other than Bai Tian Yu's sworn brother, Ma Kong Qun. Fate brought Ma Kong Qun's daughter, Ma Fang Ling, into Fu Hong Xue's life, while Ye Kai found himself falling for her as well. Together, they must confront Ma Kong Qun and the challenges that lie ahead.

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Eat Run Love(吃饭跑步和恋爱)

2025China
Break UpDramaLovers ReunitedRomanceSecond Chance RomanceWeb Novel AdaptationCollege To Working LifeCEO Supporting CharacterMeet AgainWeb Series

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Break Up, Drama, Lovers Reunited, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

After graduating, Ding Zhi Tong was solely focused on her career and had never entertained the idea of love until she encountered Gan Yang, a joyful man who persisted in pursuing her despite their contrasting backgrounds

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Golden Faith(流金歲月)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceLawMafiaRevengeSuspenseThriller

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The story revolves around Ivan Ting Sin Bun, a successful businessman who was adopted by the founder of Ting Fung, a prominent gold merchant. Ivan soon discovers that his romantic rival, Richard Chung Sau Hong, is actually his long-lost brother. However, fate has been playing tricks on them from the start, as Richard not only competes with Ivan for a female lawyer's affection, but also harbors resentment towards Ivan due to a misunderstanding stemming from an illegal financial transaction involving Ivan's adoptive father, Ting Wing Bong. As the plot unfolds, there are numerous twists and turns involving death, legal and business disputes, love triangles, deceitful schemes, and betrayals all involving the people closest to Ivan. Chaos ensues when Oscar Ting, influenced by his uncle Wing Tung, accuses Ivan of forging their deceased father's will and conspiring to take control of the family business.

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Cloud Stairs(구름계단)

2006South Korea
Novel AdaptationDramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceDoctor Male LeadHidden IdentityNice Male LeadPoor Male LeadRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Choi Jung Soo was abandoned in an orphanage by his father, who could no longer care for him after his wife left for another man. Although he had a promising future in the medical field, the tuition fees were beyond his means. In a state of hopelessness, he journeyed to the remote island where his father had been raised, hoping to find him there. He ended up spending seven years on the island, working under the mentorship of its sole physician, and became quite proficient in medicine. However, when he treated Yoon Jung Won, who was suffering from severe appendicitis, he was mistakenly recognized as a skilled doctor, complicating his life. Yoon Jung Won was the daughter of the proprietor of a prestigious hospital in Seoul, and as they began to develop feelings for one another, it became complicated by her engagement. Unable to resist his love for Jung Won, he started deceiving himself and those around him about his qualifications. The higher he climbed in his newfound status, the more devastating his fall became. The love he believed would provide him everything ultimately turned toxic. He lost everything except for the unwavering support of the woman who stood by him through it all. This story is inspired by the novel "Kumo no Kaidan" by Junichi Watanabe.

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Lotus Rain(蓮花雨)

2009China
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceFriendshipTime Skip

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

On December 20, 1999, China regained control of Macau. The members of the music group Lotus Rain - Qiao Zi Liang, Tong Jie, and Lan Yong Ren - all graduated from high school that same year. Tong Jie went to England for further studies, Qiao Zi Liang attended university in Guangzhou, and Yong Ren enrolled in a police academy in Macau. When Tong Jie returned to Macau four years later, he was surprised to learn that Yong Ren had switched careers from a police officer to a bartender. Zi Liang reconnected with classmates from Macau and Guangzhou, including Tong Zhen and Xiao Yao. Tong Jie's twin sister, Tong Zhen, and Xiao Yao both developed feelings for Zi Liang without realizing they were both interested in the same person. Yan Ming Ming, the daughter of Hong Kong's Yan Enterprises, visited Macau and purchased a significant amount of property owned by Tong Shan He. Tong Shan He arranged for his son, Tong Jie, to interact with the Yan family, only to discover that Yan Tian, the head of Yan Enterprises, had a longstanding feud with him from 20 years ago. Tong Shan He realized that Yan Tian's real motive for buying property in Macau was to seek revenge against him.

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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLife

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In 2009, Deng Cao Cao faces the kidnapping of her three-year-old son, leading to her husband Guan Hao blaming her for negligence and the subsequent decision to divorce. Despite the passage of five years, she continues to struggle as a single parent while on a relentless quest to locate her missing child. Along the way, she crosses paths with Gong Jian, a former military serviceman turned entrepreneur, who aids her in the search for her son and forms a deep bond with both mother and child. As Cao Cao and Gong Jian grow closer, complications arise with the return of Guan Hao and the interference of Gong Jian's mother. The question remains whether a new marriage is on the horizon or if familial and friendship bonds will be irreparably damaged.

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Central Affairs(情陷夜中環)

2005Hong Kong
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

"Season" Sum Si Sun's lawyer license is revoked due to an error, leading her to transition to a role as an insurance sales representative at MIG. While working there, she encounters "Queenie" Yu Chi San, her supervisor known for using deceitful tactics to reach her objectives, "Johnny" Hon Ji Kin, a colleague who ignites something within her, and "Charles" Kwan Cheuk Hong, the former boyfriend of her mentor. As Season becomes more involved with MIG, her relationships become more complex, causing her to gradually adopt a cold and manipulative demeanor. The question remains: will she accomplish her ultimate goal?

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Central Affairs Season 2(情陷夜中环 II)

2006Hong Kong
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Gong So, a pawnshop proprietor in Hong Kong, marries a female employee Dung Ji Su from Guang Zhou, China, in a typical cross-border marriage of the 1980s. However, they do not stay together post-marriage and continue with their separate lives. Meanwhile, Ji Su gives birth to two adorable daughters, Gong Hoi Chiu and Gong Hoi Lan. After several attempts, Ji Su and her daughters finally receive approval to relocate to Hong Kong. Just as they are preparing to make the move, Ji Su is robbed at the train station. Robert Chui Chi Man, the gang member Ji Su encounters at the station, assists her in pursuing the robbers, leaving Hoi Lan under the care of her older sister Hoi Chiu. The situation takes a turn for the worse when Hoi Lan is kidnapped amidst the commotion! Hoi Chiu chooses not to seek assistance, despite being able to prevent the unfortunate incident.

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The Dripping Sauce(大醬園)

2020Hong Kong
BusinessDramaPower StruggleRomanceFamilyFamily Relationship

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Business, Drama, Power Struggle, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Man Koon Brewery, an ancient soy sauce producer located in Foshan, has been run by patriarch Man Kai Shan and his wife Tsik Tak Yung with the motto of "Maintaining family tradition." Following a soy sauce contamination incident, two women, Ha Siu Moon and Ip Sai Yiu, were reluctantly brought into the business. Along with their son, Man Cheuk Fung, they all became apprentices at the brewery. Junior master Wah Ko also became involved, creating an intriguing dynamic among the four. As secrets about the Man family are uncovered and Cheuk Fung is suddenly taken away, tensions rise. Meanwhile, Kai Shan's younger brothers - Kai Shek, Kai Tsun, and Kai Kong - are eyeing a share of the family fortune, while outsider General Ko Shiu Wing is also scheming to benefit. The 100-year-old Man Koon Brewery faces an uncertain future as it navigates through this challenging period.

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I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon(我要變成硬柿子)

2007Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceFriendshipHigh SchoolLifeSchool BullyingSchool SettingYouth

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From a young age, Ruan Shi Zhi has always been a target for bullies. Now, at 18, he is determined to leave his troubled past behind and start fresh. However, as soon as he enters his summer class, he is faced with a group of classmates he usually tries to avoid. Just as he considers leaving, a girl who seems to radiate kindness enters the room. He is instantly smitten with her and decides to toughen up in order to win her heart. To survive in this challenging environment, he knows he must change himself and overcome any obstacles in his way.

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Sun After the Rain(雨後驕陽)

2014Taiwan
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceBusiness IndustryHistorical

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A shoe manufacturer in Taiwan will be caught in a dramatic feud within the industry due to the affection of Mu Dan, a young woman who sells vegetables at the local market. The company's master shoemaker, Huang Zheng Yi, has two apprentices - his son Huang Rong Can and an adopted son Liu Mu Cheng, whom he treats equally. However, when both brothers fall in love with Mu Dan, their relationship shatters and has long-lasting effects on the industry. The show originally aired with 80 episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. It was later rebroadcast with 40 episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.

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Ripening Orange(橘子红了)

2002China
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceFamilyHistorical

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Due to her inability to conceive, Da Ma has always been neglected by her spouse, Rong Yao Hua. Upon discovering his passionate affair with Yan Hong, a courtesan, she takes matters into her own hands by projecting her desires onto Xiu He, a humble farmer's daughter who reminds Da Ma of her own youth. Da Ma arranges for Xiu He to become a concubine in the Rong family, hoping she will bear a child for them. However, Yao Hua's cousin Yao Hui ends up marrying Xiu He instead and falls in love with her.

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Insipid Life(平淡生活)

2004China
Novel AdaptationAmnesiaDramaRomanceBoxer Male LeadBoxing

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You first encountered Zhou Yue at a boxing gym, where she immediately fell for you, though you were unaware of her feelings. Years later, you reunite, but Zhou Yue has lost all memory due to an injury. As he begins to remember with your assistance, you realize that he has no recollection of you in his memories. Taken from a novel by Hai Yan.

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Drama Go Go Go(姐姐立正向前走)

2012China
DramaEntertainment IndustryLove TriangleRomanceActorOlder Woman-Younger Man

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Wang Ming Ming, a screenwriter, is currently working on a romantic drama. Upon a suggestion, she decides to cast a struggling actor named Yi Shen as the main male character. Yi Shen, aware that he is using Ming Ming to secure his role, begins to develop feelings for her as they spend more time together. To distract himself, he starts pursuing the female lead, Shen Pei Ni. Eventually, Yi Shen becomes successful and no longer relies on Ming Ming. However, before he could address the situation, Ming Ming discovers his true intentions and ends their relationship. Through this complex journey, Ming Ming gains self-assurance and ultimately finds happiness.

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Dandelion(蒲公英)

2003China
Novel AdaptationAmnesiaDramaMelodramaRomanceCancerCar AccidentFraternal Twin Female LeadHardworking Male LeadIllnessLovers To Enemies

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The plot revolves around the poignant romantic tale of the perfect young Cheng Hao and two identical twin sisters

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Pretty Man(国民老公)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaEntertainment IndustryPossessive Male LeadRomanceAggressive Male LeadCold Male LeadFake MarriageFirst LoveFlashback To PastMisunderstandingPast And Present

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The series narrates the romantic journey of Lu Jin Nian and Qiao An Hao over a period of 13 years. Their initial acquaintance in school was followed by a separation caused by misunderstandings. Presently, Jin Nian is a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, while An Hao is a newcomer in the same field. Circumstances reunite Jin Nian and An Hao, leading to An Hao assuming the role of his pretend wife.

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Ito-kun A to E(伊藤くん A to E)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEntertainment IndustryLove TriangleRomanceClingy Male LeadFlirty Female LeadHaremManipulative Male LeadMulti Part StoryScreenwriter Female LeadSingle By Choice

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Yazaki Rio, a 32-year-old writer for the screen, was once popular but has not produced any new works recently

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What Comes after Love(사랑 후에 오는 것들)

2024South Korea
Novel AdaptationLovers ReunitedMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceFateHeight DifferenceIntercountry RomancePartially Filmed AbroadStar Crossed LoversStudied AbroadWriter Male Lead

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Choi Hong, a Korean student living in Japan, crosses paths with Aoki Jungo and they develop romantic feelings for each other. Despite their initial connection, their relationship comes to an end as a result of conflicting perspectives on love and practical issues. The two reunite in Korea five years later.

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When a Man's in Love(남자가 사랑할 때)

2013South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaPossessive Male LeadRomanceAge GapAge GapCold Female LeadDebtNice Male LeadObsessive Male LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanSearching For A Child

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Melodrama, Possessive Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Han Tae Sang is an accomplished entrepreneur known for his ruthless decisiveness and remarkable determination

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Princess of Lanling King(蘭陵王妃)

2016China
Novel AdaptationAmnesiaLove TrianglePower StruggleRomanceEmperor Ming Of Northern ZhouEmperor Wu Of Northern ZhouHistoricalNorthern And Southern DynastiesNorthern Qi DynastyNorthern ZhouWar

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Amnesia, Love Triangle, Power Struggle, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The tale revolves around the QingLuan mirror and Lican sword, legendary artifacts believed to have the power to unite the nation in the hands of their rightful owner. These treasures, once possessed by the Dragon Sect, are now lost. Before the leader of the Dragon Sect passes away, he entrusts the knowledge of the heirlooms' whereabouts to the sole surviving maiden, Yuan Qiao Suo. Instructed by her mentor not to reveal the location to anyone for fear of chaos, Yuan sets out to find the missing mirror and sword in disguise as the niece of Si Kong, a high official in the Northern Zhou Court. Along her journey, she encounters Prince Gao Chang Gong (also known as the Prince of Orchid Hills) and Yu Wen Yong, sparking a romantic dilemma as she must decide whom to assist and whom to love. This narrative is inspired by the online novel 'The Royal Prince of Orchid Hills'.

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Have a Crush on You(听说你喜欢我)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDramaLovers ReunitedRomanceSecond Chance RomanceAdopted Supporting CharacterAge GapAge GapDoctor Female LeadHospital SettingMedicalNeurosurgeon Female LeadOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Lovers Reunited, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

After a long six-year separation, Ruan Liu Zheng, a skilled neurosurgeon at Xicheng Hospital, is tasked with escorting a patient back from Africa to China. It is during this journey that she unexpectedly reunites with her former husband, Ning Zhi Qian, a renowned neurosurgeon at Bei Ya Hospital. Despite her initial efforts to distance herself from him upon their return, fate intervenes as she is later transferred to his hospital on a temporary basis. Ning Zhi Qian, feeling remorseful for past mistakes, offers to mentor Ruan Liu Zheng as a way to make amends. Ruan Liu Zheng, now a determined and stronger version of herself, finds herself at odds with Ning Zhi Qian at work but also collaborates with him to save lives. Through their interactions, they both undergo a transformation and embark on a new chapter in their relationship.

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All Out of Love(凉生,我们可不可以不忧伤)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceAdopted Siblings LoveAge GapAge GapDifficult AdulthoodFamily RelationshipLovers SeparatedMisunderstandingOlder Man-Younger Woman

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Liang Sheng and Jiang Sheng have always shared a close bond as siblings

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Jack o' Frost(ジャックフロスト)

2023Japan
AmnesiaBreak UpDramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceFlashback To PastGay LeadGay RelationshipGay RomanceLGBTQ+Nice Male LeadSecret

Like Summer's Desire, this drama also features Amnesia, Break Up, Drama, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Illustrator Okusawa Ritsu and salesman Ikegami Fumiya meet at a quaint coffee shop and soon develop feelings for each other. However, their relationship faces challenges due to their differing lifestyles. Following a disagreement, Ritsu leaves and ends up in an accident that causes him to lose his memory of Fumiya. Determined to rekindle their romance, Fumiya decides to keep their past a secret and takes Ritsu on a journey to revisit their old memories. As they revisit their shared experiences, Fumiya grapples with his emotions while Ritsu finds himself falling for Fumiya once again, despite his amnesia.

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A Hundred Years of Life(百年荣宝斋)

2008China
Novel AdaptationBusinessDramaMelodramaEthicsHistoricalWar

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The Girl in Blue(佳期如夢)

2010China
Novel AdaptationDramaLove TriangleRomanceBromanceDisapproving ParentFriendship

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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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Hey Pro My Mountain Girl(我的单板女孩)

2019China
DramaLove TriangleRomanceSecond Chance RomanceFirst LoveHeight DifferenceSports

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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)

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Ying Hou Jin Tian Li Hun Le Ma(影后今天离婚了吗)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDramaEntertainment IndustryRomanceFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Exhibition of Fireworks(불꽃놀이)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleMelodramaRomanceCharacter DevelopmentOlder Woman-Younger ManUnrequited Love

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Shin Na Ra, a nearly thirty-year-old woman, eagerly awaits the return of her boyfriend, who has been away on a business trip for seven years. During their dinner together, he reveals that he has not only been unfaithful but has also developed feelings for another woman. Consequently, their relationship comes to an end. To cope with her heartbreak, Na Ra consumes a significant amount of alcohol and accidentally drops the ring her former boyfriend gifted her into the cup of a stranger. This stranger, In Jae, unknowingly consumes the drink containing the ring, leading both of them to end up in the hospital. To make ends meet, Na Ra pretends to be her 20-year-old sister to get a job as a cosmetic clerk at the store of Mi Rae, the woman her ex-boyfriend has fallen for. Coincidentally, In Jae also finds himself at the same shop. Thus begins their unexpected journey of romance, as In Jae is also infatuated with Mi Rae.

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Summer Scent(여름향기)

2003South Korea
Love TriangleMelodramaRomanceSecond Chance RomanceFlorist Female LeadLove SquareSummer Setting

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Three years following the devastating loss of his initial love in a tragic incident, Min Woo encounters Hye Won, a flower seller who bears a striking resemblance to her

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Dangerous Woman (2011)(위험한 여자)

2011South Korea
BusinessDramaMelodramaRomanceComedyFamilySoap Opera

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A theatrical piece centered on the daughter of a businessman who is battling a scheme to seize control of her father's company.