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This tale follows a mother, Li Xiao Han, and her daughter who has contracted HIV. Their lives are changed when Dr. An Jie Luo enters the picture. An accomplished doctor who lost his girlfriend to a terminal illness, he seeks out the mother and daughter to fulfill his late girlfriend's final request.

"Family Style" is a medical clinic operated by three siblings from the Chai family following the passing of their parents. The eldest sister, Anna Chai Chuen, manages the administrative aspects of the clinic. The second sister, obstetrician Anita Chai Sam, holds high standards for everyone and everything. The youngest brother, pediatrician Andy Chai Cheung, is carefree in nature. The three siblings treat their colleagues like family, along with their retired surgeon oldest brother-in-law, skilled plastic surgeon who is infatuated with the second sister, discreetly attractive nurse, and the younger family physicians and clinic staff. The intricate relationships lead to various personal stories. As the saying goes, "doctors cannot treat themselves," the team of skilled physicians must confront their own flaws and weaknesses. What effective strategies will they employ to find a cure?

This narrative centers around a young widow named Geum Soon, who remains resilient and refrains from placing blame on others, regardless of the challenges she faces. Audiences will find both inspiration and solace as they witness her unwavering dedication in all her endeavors. Additionally, it portrays a family that deeply cares for one another. In times of hardship, you can always rely on your family, whose love offers the strength needed to persevere. Although they may occasionally complicate your life, they will consistently support and love you unconditionally. - Dramawiki

Natsuko found herself raising her daughter alone after leaving home following her parents' disapproval. After nine years, she finally returns to her parents' house, showcasing her journey as a mother and aspiring doctor. [TBS]

A mother with four daughters and the head of a kimchi factory chooses to launch an ambitious plan for her children’s marriages... by arranging for them to live together with four suitable young men.

After dedicating two years to teaching in a rural area, Lee Min Woo returns to an urban hospital to finish his residency while grappling with his own doubts about being a physician. With a carefree and humorous demeanor, he feels disillusioned with his profession and wishes for an easy path. However, a shocking event shakes him from his indifference, compelling him to reevaluate his original motivations for pursuing a medical career. Meanwhile, first-year resident Kang Jae In hails from a wealthy family that owns various hospitals, but her true desire is to be a doctor who can achieve independence and assist others. Both Min Woo and Jae In work in the emergency room under the mentorship of Choi In Hyuk, a renowned and diligent surgeon known for prioritizing his patients over his own needs.

By day, Jiang Han works as a nurse in the rehabilitation department. However, by night, he takes on a completely different persona as a singer in a bar. One evening, a chance encounter with a bold girl at the bar kickstarts a new chapter in Jiang Han's life, intertwining his passion for music with his career in healthcare. Despite his gentle demeanor at work, Jiang Han harbors a rebellious side unbeknownst to his patients. His weekends are often spent rocking out at the bar, reveling in the freedom it brings. Fate takes an unexpected turn when the same bold girl, Xia Tian, stumbles into the hospital the following day as a new intern, catching Jiang Han's attention once again.

Discover the rich historical and familial importance of Taiwan through the lens of the picturesque village of "Yuecun", while also immersing yourself in the traditional Yantian culture

The Wang family confronts several difficulties: social elitism; prejudice; adult children returning home after having lived independently throughout college; the power dynamics within the family unit, particularly between husband and wife; and the timing of marriage and starting a family amid the economic challenges present in contemporary Korean society. The eldest daughter had joined a wealthy family through marriage, but after their bankruptcy, she and her family were compelled to return to her parents' residence. The second daughter is struggling financially as her husband is currently unemployed, while the youngest daughter unexpectedly chose to resign from her job.

Upon turning 30, Zhang Xiao Wu experiences a string of unfortunate events: her fiancé abandons her for another woman, her business is on the brink of collapse, her landlord evicts her, and her family members constantly ask her for money. Despite these setbacks, Zhang Xiao Wu remains optimistic and confronts each obstacle with a positive mindset, ultimately discovering genuine joy and love.

Follow-up to Xiao Ju's Spring.

Bi Shen Nan, a determined mother known for her strict parenting style, finds herself under immense pressure as she raises her daughter Qian Qian. On the other hand, her husband, Luo Su, has a more relaxed approach to parenting. Qian Qian, the couple's daughter, is considered the princess of the family. Realizing the importance of a strong educational foundation in elementary school, Bi Shen Nan decides to adopt a more disciplined approach to parenting in order to help her daughter succeed academically. Despite this, Luo Su prioritizes Qian Qian's happiness above all else, even if it means she may fall behind academically. Adding to the mix are their opinionated grandparents and the return of Luo Su's gentle ex-girlfriend.

When TV producer Lei Da accidentally becomes involved in Xu Zhi's marital problems, their lives become increasingly connected, leading to Lei Da developing strong feelings for her. To win over Xu Beiyang, Xu Zhi's strict father, Lei Da teams up with her two other potential suitors, Wang Chuang and Luo Shixiong, in an effort to show their worthiness as partners for Xu Beiyang's daughters.

Tong Tong has had difficulty hearing since she was a child, a result of rescuing her family from a fire. She grapples with finding acceptance in society without being treated differently. Through the guidance of her mentor and support from those around her, Tong Tong discovers her talent in voice acting, embracing her newfound strength. While working at a dubbing company, she encounters Leung Kai Yin, who initially treats her with excessive care due to her disability. Despite challenges, Tong Tong finds herself falling for Kai Yin as he learns to truly understand her. However, she struggles to confess her feelings as another woman, Yuen Siu Naa, also shows interest in Kai Yin. Tong Tong faces a new obstacle that threatens to bring her down. Will Kai Yin be able to connect with Tong Tong emotionally, or will his efforts be in vain?

Ching Sum, an employee at a pharmaceutical company, is married to his controlling wife, Ko Lai Sum. Instead of confronting her directly, he has been avoiding conflict for the past seven years. However, Lai Sum continues to suspect him of infidelity. Sum's younger brother, Ching Yee, often teases him but also sympathizes with his situation, offering practical advice when possible. One day, Sum is caught cheating by Lai Sum in Shenzhen, who then suggests divorce. Yee, who claims to never lose in matters of love, meets Miu Ling Chi, a new manager at the company, and suffers a significant loss, nearly jeopardizing his job in the process.

Sakuraba Yuuichiro, a popular pop idol known for his cool demeanor, is revealed to be a carefree and cheerful individual. He finds himself in a predicament after falling for Sakura and agreeing to marry into her family, which includes three sisters. To complicate matters further, he faces challenges in concealing his marriage from his devoted and enthusiastic fans.

At the age of 26, Hatsumi Kitahara works as a dental hygienist and resides with her father, Kyotaro, a seasoned naval officer, as well as her retired grandmother, Hanako. Hatsumi envisions a simple life filled with average job, marriage, and overall enjoyment. Following her mother's passing, she returned home after living independently. Despite their close living situation, Hatsumi and Kyotaro engage in daily trivial arguments. Hatsumi is employed at a dental clinic managed by Ryohei Noma, surrounded by her female colleagues. Unexpectedly, Ryohei proposes marriage to Hatsumi, while another man named Keiichiro, a wealthy figure in Internet and IT, invites her out for dinner. Amidst these events, Hatsumi encounters her ex-boyfriend, Hajime, who is currently exploring his own path in life. This comedic and heartfelt family drama focuses on the dynamics between father and daughter.

Lee Ok Hwa, a cheerful Korean expatriate living in China, hails from China. Ryu Shi Won, a journalist, finds himself in a predicament while in China. He is teased by troublemakers, but Ok Hwa comes to his rescue upon discovering that one of them is her brother. When Ok Hwa travels to Korea to work for Ryu Shi Won's relative, he tries to act as if he doesn't know her, but their bond proves too strong. Despite their frequent disagreements, their relationship grows closer. Meanwhile, Ok Hwa resides with her employer's sister and her two children, Su Jin and Mi Jin. The twins, who have thrived despite financial difficulties, are intelligent and well-adjusted. Mi Jin, who is in college, harbors a secret crush on Lee Suh Jin. Through a twist of fate, she ends up working for Lee Suh Jin's eccentric grandmother and grows closer to Lee Suh Jin. However, Mi Jin's cousin, Hae Won, also has feelings for Lee Suh Jin. This drama beautifully captures the struggles and love that unite a family.

Fifty years after leaving her family, a grandmother unexpectedly reappears to share a 10-billion-won inheritance with her children and grandchildren. This revelation sparks a rivalry among the family members as they vie for their share of the fortune, resulting in humorous antics and ultimately fostering growth and maturity among everyone involved.

Heo Gap Dol is a college graduate without a job who has spent years attempting to succeed in the civil service examination. His long-term girlfriend, Shin Gap Soon, backs him by taking on multiple part-time positions, hoping that he will eventually pass the test and ask her to marry him. This drama presents a positive portrayal of different types of marriages among the characters, including traditional marriage, divorced couples, remarried partners, common-law relationships, and cohabiting couples.

Inspired by the novel of the same name written by Liu Liu, the narrative focuses on the experiences of individuals within the healthcare profession.

Madame Shim is the mother of four sons: Ki Baek, Lee Baek, Sam Baek, and Sa Baek. Her eldest, Ki Baek, develops feelings for Goo Mi Ho, who happens to be the daughter of her rival, Goo Gook. The third son, Wang Sam Baek, becomes friends with Chae Soo Jung. Meanwhile, Lee Baek, the second son, falls for Soo Jung, a stunning twenty-three-year-old who is studying hotel management at their mother's establishment. Complications arise as Sam Baek also finds himself attracted to Soo Jung. Additionally, both Soo Young and Yu Ri have affections for the youngest son, Sa Baek, but he does not reciprocate their feelings and makes efforts to avoid them.

Lee Jung Do's father is a con artist who plans to revert to his old ways upon his release from prison, despite having assured his son that he would lead a lawful life. Due to his father's criminal history, LJD faced significant challenges in securing employment. However, he persevered, successfully passed the bar exams, and ultimately became a prosecutor. Oh Young Joo works as a detective in the same neighborhood as LJD. Meanwhile, Kim Joon Ki, hailing from a wealthy background, aspires to be a prosecutor as well. He encounters OYJ on a blind date and continues to pursue her, despite her lack of interest. Moon Chae Ri is a minor con artist who partners with LJD's father for one last heist before he intends to honor his promise to his son and avoid further trouble.

The NHK Asadora Renzoku Drama titled Churasan tells the story of Kohagura Eri, a young woman born on Kohamajima Island in Okinawa on May 15, 1972, the day Okinawa was returned to Japan from the U.S. When Kamimura Shizuko and her two sons, Kazuya and Fumiya, visit Eri's family's small inn, they are warmly welcomed by her fun-loving yet quirky family. Eri is surprised to learn that Kazuya is terminally ill, prompting Shizuko and her sons to spend their final days together in the beautiful Okinawan nature. After Kazuya's passing, Fumiya and Eri make a promise to marry in the future. Eventually, Fumiya and his mother leave the island to return to Tokyo. Years later, Eri works as a nurse and Fumiya as a doctor at the same hospital in Tokyo, where they are reunited.

Cha Ki Young used to be a thriving news anchor enjoying a comfortable lifestyle, but her life took a turn when she chose to become a single mother against societal norms. Similarly, Jo Eun Cha was once in the same profession as a news anchor but stepped away from his career to run for office, which ended in failure. Although neither Ki Young nor Eun Cha's plans unfold as they had hoped, they have yet to uncover what destiny has in store for them. In the meantime, four other couples are wrestling with the question of whether they can truly achieve everything they desire in contemporary romance.

The narrative revolves around Wang Xiao Meng, a youthful resident of Ivory Mountain Village, and Xie Yong Qiang, a university student who came back to his hometown. Together, they dedicated themselves to advancing township and village enterprises. (OnDemandChina)

The narrative follows the He siblings as they uphold a decades-old vow to never unlock a jail cell

Chu Mu's mother, Wen Nan, is preparing for her third marriage, which will result in Chu Mu gaining three step-siblings. One of them is Qi Qi, his lively step-sister from Wen Nan's second marriage, who expresses her desire for Chu Mu to become her boyfriend. Wen Nan's upcoming marriage is to Xue Mao Xiang, a wealthy widower with two children from previous relationships - the pampered and distant XueYang, and Xue Zhi Li, his daughter who has returned from overseas to act as the peacemaker in their new, unconventional family dynamic.

In this series, Xie Lan and Pi Chang Sheng were delighted about their sons. Zhao Si locked up Yu Tian and Liu Ying in the house to ensure the continuation of their family line, while Guang Kun pressured Yong Qiang and Xiao Meng to have children quickly. This led to conflicts and caused rifts between couples. Chang Gui excelled in his career and was promoted to the head of the water conservancy station.

In Ivory Mountain Village, the start of the new year has brought about several positive changes. Each household now utilizes computers, allowing for a stronger connection to the outside world. The residents have embraced current fashion trends, leading to a more stylish community. Additionally, the expansion of Bigfoot Supermarket signifies growth in the village. Despite these advancements, some individuals like Xie Da Jiao and Chang Gui have faced challenges in their relationships, leading to marital issues. Meanwhile, Xie Guang Kun's concerns about becoming a grandfather have driven him to intervene in the marriage of Xiao Meng and Yong Qiang. Fortunately, Wang Da Na has stepped in to assist the struggling Da Jiao couple.

The story revolves around the romantic relationship between two doctors, Tang Yujia and Shen He, who are secretly married. Tang Yujia's father arranges a blind date for her with Yu Xi, putting pressure on their hidden love affair. Tang Yujia eventually musters the courage to reveal to her father that she is dating Shen He, but her father disapproves and demands they end their relationship. Despite facing challenges from their personal lives and families, Shen and Tang must navigate the obstacles to determine whether they will stay together or part ways in the end.

The drama illustrates the challenging choices and poignant human narratives that unfold every day in the OB-GYN department. It centers on Seo Hye Young, a skilled and resolute obstetrician who has recently moved from a prestigious hospital in Seoul to a branch facility. Her candid approach to her career stands in stark contrast to her troubled romantic life, complicated by her involvement with a married man. Things become increasingly complex when she encounters Lee Sang Shik, the head of the NICU, while her longtime friend Wang Jae Suk also expresses his feelings for her.

Choi Fung, a determined and intelligent young girl, encounters Ah Wong, a man with a mental brain injury known as "simple-minded." Despite the trouble he causes by claiming her as his wife, she continues to help him when he is bullied by other children. Choi Fung's stepmother, Lau Seung Seung, favors her biological daughter Choi Dip and opposes her marriage to Ah Wong, as it was arranged at birth. To ensure Choi Fung marries Ah Wong instead, Lau Seung Seung and Choi Dip devise a plan. Although Choi Fung believes she will marry Bao Gai Chung, she discovers on the wedding day that it is too late. Despite her mother-in-law Mai Chu Lien's approval of her, Choi Fung finds herself in a tumultuous situation under the new roof, especially when a dark secret from Ah Wong's past is revealed by Yeung Pui Kwan, causing further disruptions in their lives.

Kam Yuk was saved by the compassionate owner of a soy sauce factory from being forced into a brothel when she was a child. She later becomes the young bride of Tau, the factory owner's son. Kam Yuk ends up taking care of Tau more as a servant than a wife, as she is the one who raises him. When Kam Yuk realizes that Tau is spoiled, she convinces an idealistic teacher named Mak Sau Sing to educate him. However, Tau manipulates Mak into selling himself to the family in order to settle a debt owed by his friend, Sor Koo. Learning that Tau's father was responsible for his own father's death, Mak and Sor Koo cause trouble in the household and trick Tau into giving up the family business. Despite their differences, both Tau and Mak find themselves facing a common adversary in Cheng Sin, who has returned to town with the intention of teaming up with the rival of the soy sauce factory, Ding Fung, to drive Mak out of business.

Ding Sheung Wong is a man in his thirties, with the intellectual capacity of a seven-year-old. Despite being teased for being "crazy," he insists that he is simply uncomplicated. His close friend Wong Kei Fung, whom he affectionately calls his "little wife," used to play a game where they pretended to be husband and wife. When Fung announces her departure to the United States for college, Wong is left feeling lost. Upon Fung's return to Hong Kong, she secures a job at the Chung Corporation, working under the management of Chung Kam Wing and his son Michael. It is later revealed that Wong is Kam Wing's biological son, leading to his recruitment into the company. Meanwhile, Fung's cousin Angel On Kei develops feelings for Chi Chung, who in turn harbors affection for Fung. Fung is torn between Chi Chung and Wong, unsure of who holds the key to her happiness.

Kit is the father of three boys: Freeman, Ray, and Kevin. Their family is led by Grandpa until he discloses his Parkinson's Disease diagnosis and passes the leadership role to Kit. The situation becomes more intricate with the arrival of Miki, as both Freeman and Ray develop feelings for her.

It is challenging to navigate life as a human, especially as a man, and even more so as a husband and father. Hong Tin Yam bears the responsibility of being the head of his family, which includes his son Hong Sai Hei and second wife Wong Dak Kiu. Their extended family, consisting of Wong Dak Wai, Wong Dak Lan, her husband, and two children, as well as their father, live nearby. Throughout the story, we witness the various struggles and challenges Hong Tin Yam faces, both mentally and emotionally, as he fulfills his role as a man.

Iijima Yu, a working woman, shares a home with her mother, Iijima Mitsuko. Despite being surrounded by love, Yu has not yet found romance. Meanwhile, her mother finds herself falling for Honnodera Toshihiko. Yu's path crosses with Tanaka Yohei, a new colleague at her workplace, hinting at a promising future for both of them. (DramaWiki)

Meet the lively Sakurai family, where emotions run high and there's never a dull moment. Harue Sakurai raised her sons by herself after her husband passed away, but she struggles to manage the household. Her oldest son, Tatsuya, takes charge while keeping his younger brothers, Riku and Junpei, in check. Despite the constant clashes, this family wouldn't have it any other way. Tatsuya, a dedicated worker at an advertising agency, is joined by his brothers - a laid-back swimming instructor and a somewhat naive student - in navigating love and work challenges. With their lively mother in tow, the Sakurai family constantly finds themselves in amusing predicaments. This household is known for its candid communication and laid-back atmosphere, winning the hearts of many, including Tanaka. Get ready to fall in love with this imperfectly perfect family!

This year marks the yakudoshi, or "unlucky year," for Akiko, a 32-year-old television announcer. She was replaced by a new announcer in a news program and is now required to participate in a reality show where she lives as a farmer's wife. Akiko poses as the fiancée of her former boyfriend, Ichiro, and begins her training on a peach farm owned by Ichiro's parents. She is welcomed by a unique family, headed by the strict mother-in-law, Yukie. (TBS)

A comedy series featuring one couple who has been married for two decades and another couple who is just three months into their marriage.

"Live in Style" tells the tale of a family facing challenging circumstances, yet they strive to rise above and maintain a stylish life. Each individual in this extended family carries unique names. [koreandrama.org]

"The Third Hospital" will uncover the story of neurosurgeons operating in a unique medical facility that integrates both Western and Eastern approaches to healthcare.

Similar to its inaugural season, the second season of the sitcom continues to focus on the lives of married couples, albeit with some new characters introduced.

This drama revolves around three women in their middle age: Cha Jin Ok, Oh Dal Sook, and Nam Mi Rae. They are friends who completed high school together and think they are living fulfilling lives; however, they encounter a significant turning point in their lives. (KoreanDrama.org)