The Fabulous - Asian drama recommendation
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The Fabulous(더 패뷸러스)

2022South Korea
BusinessComedyFashion IndustryFound FamilyFriends To LoversFriendshipLifeLong Time FriendsMiniseriesModel Female LeadModelingPhotographer Male LeadRomanceSecond Chance Romance

A tale of individuals who have dedicated their lives to the fashion world and face challenges to thrive in it. Ji U Min, a freelance image editor, excels at enhancing photos but lacks passion in his work and personal life. Pyo Ji Eun, on the other hand, has dreamt of a career in fashion since childhood and currently holds the position of section chief at a luxury brand promotion agency. Despite the hardships of the fashion industry, she maintains a cheerful demeanor and optimistic attitude.

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Recommendation: Pretty ga Osugiru similar to The Fabulous
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Pretty ga Osugiru(プリティが多すぎる)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyFashion IndustryMiniseriesRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Fashion Industry, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Yoshitaka Niimi is employed in the editorial division of a prominent publishing firm and is known for his proficiency in his role. He receives an assignment from Chief Editor Ryuhei Kashiwazaki to join the team at the fashion magazine Pipin. Upon starting his first day at Pipin, he is taken aback by the unique atmosphere. The female employees exhibit unconventional behavior, and he is surprised by the striking presence of the fashion models.

Recommendation: Money's Fool similar to The Fabulous
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Money's Fool(マネーの馬鹿)

2021Japan
BusinessComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseries

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 36% similarity match.

A series of discussions focused on financial matters. In light of the emergence of negative interest rates, it is essential to strategize on how to grow your savings. Endlessly saving money is not a sustainable solution, especially with uncertainties around retirement funds and job security. In this challenging environment, everyone faces their unique financial circumstances. The narrative revolves around three youths grappling with personal financial challenges hindering their saving efforts.

Recommendation: Teinen Joshi similar to The Fabulous
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Teinen Joshi(定年女子)

2017Japan
BusinessComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesDrama

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The head of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Kadokura Trading, 53-year-old Miyama Asako, is enthusiastic about a new project to establish schools in villages across Asia. However, she receives unexpected news from the senior managing director that she will be reassigned to the foods business as an advisor due to the company's policy of rotating managers at a certain age. Despite not having the freedom to choose her new role, Asako is fully occupied with various responsibilities and neglects her personal appearance. Through this process, she gradually recognizes the actions she needs to take to benefit society.

Recommendation: Yareta Kamo Iinkai similar to The Fabulous
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Yareta Kamo Iinkai(やれたかも委員会)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

The focus of the story is on a group known as the "committee," consisting of a fighter, a musician, and a business leader, who hear the tales of individuals seeking their advice. These individuals share their experiences related to their romantic relationships, particularly instances where they believed they were close to engaging in sexual activity but ultimately did not. Subsequently, the committee provides their assessment on whether the individuals would have proceeded with sex if circumstances had been altered.

Recommendation: Riders: Catch Tomorrow similar to The Fabulous
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Riders: Catch Tomorrow(라이더스: 내일을 잡아라)

2015South Korea
BusinessFriends To LoversFriendshipLifeRomanceDrama

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Cha Ki Joon is a highly educated young man who embarks on his career with an impressive entry-level position at a major company. However, he finds himself dissatisfied with his life. In a spontaneous decision, Ki Joon chooses to resign from his job and launch a new venture alongside his childhood friends, Yoon So Dam and Go Tae Ra. So Dam has been juggling various part-time positions while pursuing her dream of becoming an illustrator. Tae Ra, a former competitive cyclist, opts to join Ki Joon in his entrepreneurial endeavor, which involves creating rickshaws of all things. As the trio navigates the challenges of adulthood, evolving friendships, and emerging romantic connections, can their unconventional business thrive?

Recommendation: Oshaie Sommelier Oshako! similar to The Fabulous
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Oshaie Sommelier Oshako!(おしゃ家ソムリエおしゃ子)

2020Japan
ComedyFashion IndustryFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A MangaFemale Centered Plot

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Fashion Industry, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The plot of the humorous manga revolves around Oshako Jaeger, a woman who has a preference for dating men who reside in luxurious residences. She travels around evaluating the homes of different men. (animenewsnetwork.com) Inspired by the online comic "Oshaie Sommelier Oshako!" created by Kappy.

Recommendation: Why Do Women Always Get Upset? similar to The Fabulous
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Why Do Women Always Get Upset?(여자들은 왜 화를 내는걸까)

2016South Korea
ComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceDramaShort Length Series

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative focuses on two girls along with their boyfriends. They must contend with witnessing their girlfriends' anger in various scenarios.

Recommendation: I Need Romance Season 2 similar to The Fabulous
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I Need Romance Season 2(로맨스가 필요해 2012)

2012South Korea
ComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceSecond Chance RomanceCold Man-Warm WomanFemale Chases Male First

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Romance, and Second Chance Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

The story revolves around the decade-long connection between Yoon Seok Hyun and Joo Yeol Mae, marked by numerous breakups and reconciliations throughout their time together. Frustrated and seeking affection in a different direction, Joo Yeol Mae begins to pursue Shin Ji Hoon, leaving Yoon Seok Hyun to watch with jealousy.

Recommendation: Salaryman Kintaro Season 4 similar to The Fabulous
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Salaryman Kintaro Season 4(サラリーマン金太郎4)

2004Japan
BusinessComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaDramaOffice Worker Male Lead

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Haken no Oscar similar to The Fabulous
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Haken no Oscar(派遣のオスカル ~少女漫画に愛をこめて~)

2009Japan
BusinessComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceSmart Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A tale of a temporary employee who escapes into the imaginative realm of a manga called Rose of Versailles. Katsuko's mundane routine is disrupted when the company president's son introduces a harsh cost-cutting plan at her workplace, causing her distress. Hearing the voice of Oscar, the protagonist of the comic, Katsuko is inspired to stand up for her coworkers and oppose the unfair policy.

Recommendation: Mary Sue & Jack Sue similar to The Fabulous
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Mary Sue & Jack Sue(玛丽苏遇上杰克苏)

2017China
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The plot follows three young women with distinct personalities as they navigate their romantic relationships. Ai Ma is an aspiring actress facing challenges in her career, Niu Su Su excels as a sales consultant, and Li Zhi is a talented and attractive individual. By chance, the three women end up living together and form a strong bond of friendship. Their lives are intertwined with various male characters, including the dependable childhood friend Su Zhi Huan, the successful CEO Gao Li Sen, charming Tang Tang, reserved Li Ke Li, and carefree Jiang Mo Jie. Through the exploration of these diverse characters, the drama delves into the differing values and beliefs surrounding love among modern city dwellers, using the terms "Mary Sue" and "Jack Sue" to highlight the idealized nature of the characters.

Recommendation: Case Cell Division similar to The Fabulous
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Case Cell Division(사사건건 세포분열)

2021South Korea
BusinessComedyMiniseriesRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

"Case Cell Division" is a unique drama that explores the different aspirations of individuals trapped in a fabricated reality influenced by social media, and the resulting discord and damage

Recommendation: Survival Wedding similar to The Fabulous
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Survival Wedding(サバイバル ウェディング)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyFashion IndustryLifeMiniseriesRomanceNovel AdaptationBoss-Employee RelationshipCharacter DevelopmentLife LessonMakeoverNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Fashion Industry, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Kuroki Sayaka, a 29-year-old writer at a publishing company, decides to resign from her job after getting engaged to her long-time boyfriend. However, her plans are shattered when she discovers her fiance has been unfaithful. Facing financial struggles due to the canceled wedding, Sayaka attempts to return to her previous position but finds out she has been replaced. Fortunately, her compassionate boss arranges for her to come back to work at a prestigious fashion magazine. The only condition is that Sayaka must find a new partner to marry within six months and document her journey in a column. As she navigates this challenge, Sayaka must confront her own self-worth issues.

Recommendation: The Offliners similar to The Fabulous
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The Offliners(堅離地愛堅離地)

2019Hong Kong
BusinessComedyLifeRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In Hong Kong, while many individuals pursue careers in finance, real estate, or commerce, affluent heiress Katy Kung prefers to venture into unconventional endeavors. Together with her close friend Jason Chan, they establish a technology start-up. A cyber attack exposes Katy to the exceptional skills of IT expert Owen Cheung, prompting her to offer him a position in their company. Owen, a reclusive tech whiz, gradually learns to engage with others with the help of nurse MoonLau, and finds himself drawn to her. As Katy and Owen transition from conflicting perspectives to collaborating and compensating for each other's weaknesses, she unknowingly develops romantic feelings for him. Initially believing in the transformative power of technology, Katy's faith is shaken when a series of internet scandals involving her father, brother, and sister unfold.

Recommendation: Slow Dance similar to The Fabulous
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Slow Dance(スローダンス)

2005Japan
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A man who struggles to move forward in life, and a woman who needs a break from her hectic life. Both successful in their careers but unlucky in love. They avoid confronting their feelings and instead focus on their professional lives. Can they overcome their fears, meet each other, and find love? Despite being adults, they still have some growing to do. This summer, a heartwarming love story unfolds...

Recommendation: Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia similar to The Fabulous
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Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia(勝手にノスタルジー)

2004Japan
ComedyFriendshipMiniseriesRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Fuji-TV dedicates the late-night time slot for innovative projects, providing opportunities for aspiring young writers, producers, and directors to showcase their talents. Each series runs for four weeks, featuring a cast of emerging talents from the entertainment industry. The content of these dramas is tailored to appeal to a younger demographic. (DramaWiki)

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Onna Rule(オンナ♀ルール~幸せになるための50の掟~)

2014Japan
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Five young women enjoy meeting up at different locations to discuss the latest happenings in their lives, such as their romantic relationships, intimacy, marriage, fashion, and rumors. This show includes everything that resonates with Japanese women.

Recommendation: Kokoro ga Pokitto ne similar to The Fabulous
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Kokoro ga Pokitto ne(心がポキッとね)

2015Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The setting of the story is in Tokyo and it centers around Kojima Haruta, a 40-year-old man who experiences a severe mental breakdown, causing him to lose his job, family, and home. After a series of events, Haruta meets Otake Shin, the proprietor of an antique furniture store, who takes him in and offers him a job as a furniture repairman. Grateful for this act of kindness, Haruta vows to rebuild his life but chooses to isolate himself to avoid further stress. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Hayama Miyako, a 26-year-old woman who becomes overly attached and fixated on the man she falls in love with.

Recommendation: Sumu Sumu (2017) similar to The Fabulous
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Sumu Sumu (2017)(住住)

2017Japan
ComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseries

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Comedians Bakarhythm and Wakabayashi Masayasu reside on the identical level of a residential complex in Tokyo. One morning, they come to know that Nikaido Fumi also resides in the same building. Before they know it, she becomes a part of their circle, and the trio form a strong bond, supporting each other through their concerns and troubles.

Recommendation: Because It's My First Time similar to The Fabulous
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Because It's My First Time(처음이라서)

2018South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Spin-off and continuation of the beloved web series "Crushes - Special Edition" - This narrative explores the married journey of the pair Park Sung Woo and Kim Su In.

Recommendation: Be Arrogant similar to The Fabulous
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Be Arrogant(도도하라)

2014South Korea
BusinessFashion IndustryMiniseriesRomance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Fashion Industry, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Hong Hara is an enthusiastic and vibrant young woman who approaches life with a cheerful perspective. She is kind-hearted and holds onto the belief that every romantic encounter she experiences is destined to last indefinitely. Currently, she is involved with No Cheol, a captivating man who seems to charm everyone around him, even if he lacks maturity at times. No Cheol is also the former partner of Do Ra Hee, a woman who has dedicated the past decade to the fashion industry. After being in a relationship with No Cheol for six years, Do Ra Hee has grown weary of men and is now focused on increasing her wealth. Unexpectedly, Hong Hara finds herself living and working alongside Do Ra Hee. The two decide to start their own online retail venture. As they face difficulties making ends meet in Korea's bustling fashion hub, Dongdaemun, they discover the opportunities that online shopping platforms offer. Nevertheless, the market is saturated with competitors, and the business partners quickly realize the hurdles involved in managing a small enterprise.

Recommendation: Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong similar to The Fabulous
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Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong(地產仔)

2020Hong Kong
BusinessComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceCross-DressingDramaSlow Burn RomanceTeamwork

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

The ambitious decorator Ling Wu Fei joined "Myhome Property" founded by Ma Wong because of his admiration for real estate agent Yan Zhu. Along with 'Mang Gai', who claimed to be a science and technology expert, bronze medalist athlete A Luk, and the infatuated accountant 'fat turtle', Ling became a real estate trainee under the leadership of Yu Ge, a female branch manager disguised as a male. Their plan is to obtain a practicing license within three months and challenge the industry leader "Dragon Realty" to prevent Cat Lok, known as the 'industry's grandpa', and Deng's eldest son-in-law from carrying out forced relocations and reconstructions of old districts.

Recommendation: Snow Blossom (2019) similar to The Fabulous
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Snow Blossom (2019)(눈꽃블로썸)

2019South Korea
Friends To LoversFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceFirst LoveShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesYouth

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

After the occurrences in 'Autumn Blossom', six individuals, three men and three women, reunite in their twenties.

Recommendation: I Want to Do It with You similar to The Fabulous
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I Want to Do It with You(너랑 하고 싶어)

2017South Korea
Friends To LoversFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceBreak UpDramaInfidelityWeb Series

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

A web series that explores the needs and aspirations of individuals who wish to be united, yet lack the bravery or are simply unable to, and how they confront their challenges and fears in pursuit of love.

Recommendation: Oh! My Boss! Koi wa Bessatsu de similar to The Fabulous
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Oh! My Boss! Koi wa Bessatsu de(オー!マイ・ボス!恋は別冊で)

2021Japan
BusinessComedyFashion IndustryLifePhotographer Male LeadRomanceCharacter DevelopmentClumsy Female LeadEasy-going Female LeadEditor-in-chief Female LeadFreelancer Male LeadHardworking Female LeadNice Female LeadPersonal Assistant Female Lead

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Fashion Industry, Life, Photographer Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Suzuki Nami, a native of a small rural town, has led a very ordinary life without any specific aspirations. She believes that as long as she can find a decent job and love, she will be content. In pursuit of love, Nami follows her childhood friend and crush, Kenya, to Tokyo in hopes of landing a job in the supply management department of the publishing company where Kenya is employed. However, Nami's plans do not unfold as expected. Instead of working in supply management, she is assigned to the editorial department of a fashion magazine within the company. Initially not taking her job seriously, Nami faces criticism from her hard-working editor-in-chief, Horai Reiko. Rather than being discouraged by the criticism, Nami's response is to start dreaming bigger for herself. As her perspective on work shifts, Nami also finds her views on love changing, especially after meeting cameraman Horai Junnosuke. With newfound determination propelling her forward, will Nami be able to turn her newfound dreams into reality?

Recommendation: Koibumi Biyori (2014) similar to The Fabulous
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Koibumi Biyori (2014)(恋文日和)

2014Japan
FriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Manga

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The central theme of the series revolves around the desire for everyone except one person to erase any memory of the protagonist. The story takes place in a progressive high school where ten different love stories unfold, all centered around the exchange of love letters.

Recommendation: A Herbalist Affair similar to The Fabulous
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A Herbalist Affair(情牽百子櫃)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyLifeRomanceDrama

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The story revolves around Cheung Yee Fai, a cautious and observant salesman, who is tasked with supervising Ng Sin Yu, his confident secretary. Unbeknownst to him, Sin Yu is actually the daughter of the company's owner. As they spend more time together, their relationship evolves into a doomed romance between a man of modest means and a wealthy woman. Meanwhile, Dr. Geung Sum Yu, a dedicated professional, rediscovers her compassion and emotions as she falls in love with Yee Fai.

Recommendation: Hidden Treasures (2004) similar to The Fabulous
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Hidden Treasures (2004)(翻新大少)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyLifeRomanceDrama

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The series follows the story of Dai Siu Leung, played by Bobby Au Yeung, and the residents of Apliu Street in Hong Kong, known for their collection of valuable secondhand items referred to as "Hidden Treasures." Leung is a seller of electronic goods and also serves as the leader of the community. However, his leadership is challenged when a rival convinces the townspeople to elect him instead by spreading negative rumors about Leung. As a result, Leung faces financial difficulties and struggles to manage his electronics store, especially with his competitor opening a similar store right next to his.

Recommendation: The Divination Gossip Club similar to The Fabulous
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The Divination Gossip Club(同居少女諸事卜)

2024Hong Kong
ComedyFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceRoommates' Relationship

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Sammy, a meticulous Virgo, crosses paths with Tracy, an untidy yet optimistic Aries. They share a living space with Iris, a sociable and adventurous Sagittarius who specializes in divination. Can Iris use her divination skills to resolve their conflicts? Will these three girls, each with unique relationship statuses, discover their perfect partners through fortune-telling? Love and life are unpredictable - the only way to navigate through them is by living through the experiences!

Recommendation: Haru Ranman similar to The Fabulous
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Haru Ranman(春ランマン)

2002Japan
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceDrama

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Akane, a youthful interior designer, opts to have a roommate in her spacious apartment to divide the rent. The new roommate happens to be Sota, a tour guide who is fluent in two languages and known for his charming ways. Initially hesitant, Akane's perception of Sota shifts as she becomes a part of his social circle, comprising of his two college friends and their partners.

Recommendation: Tokyo Love Collection similar to The Fabulous
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Tokyo Love Collection(ラブ・コレ 東京Love Collection)

2006Japan
ComedyFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceLGBTQ+

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

This is a humorous romance tale that follows three women in their twenties who are focused on their careers and relationships. The main focus is on Hara Ayaka, who develops feelings for her gay friend while being unaware of her roommate Natsuki being romantically pursued by their boss, Yamada.

Recommendation: Jimi ni Sugoi! Kouetsu Girl Kouno Etsuko...ga Inai Suiyoubi similar to The Fabulous
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Jimi ni Sugoi! Kouetsu Girl Kouno Etsuko...ga Inai Suiyoubi(地味にスゴイ!校閲ガール・河野悦子 …がいない水曜日)

2016Japan
BusinessComedyLifeMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yoneoka and Fujiiwa collaborate on editing a novel in the tranquil office of the proofreading department while Etsuko is on her yearly break. The storyline of the novel starts to play out vividly in their minds, leading to continuous critique from the two proofreaders as the dramatic scenes unfold.

Recommendation: Marumaru na Hito no Matsuro similar to The Fabulous
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Marumaru na Hito no Matsuro(◯◯な人の末路)

2018Japan
ComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesBromance

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Totsuka Kenta unexpectedly came into money through investing in cryptocurrency; Youichi Mano operates a dry-cleaning business known for its customer service; Toshiki Hagiwara dreams of leaving city life behind for a more relaxed lifestyle in the countryside; Takeyuki Wada struggles to find stable employment and resides in questionable living arrangements. These four men, all 29 years old, are facing crucial decisions that will shape their futures. What paths will they choose and what awaits them down the road? (Sony GEM)

Recommendation: Hotel Saltwater similar to The Fabulous
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Hotel Saltwater(鹽水大飯店)

2024Taiwan
FriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceFamily

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Li Wen Qin, a young person from Qiaotou, was arrested for participating in the Formosa Magazine Parade on December 10, 1979. While in prison, he discovered innovative ways to sustain himself, such as mixing saltwater with rice and consuming it along with memories of his lover, A Chun, moments shared with loved ones, and his unwavering desire for democracy. Despite the harsh conditions of the prison, known as the "Hotel Saltwater," Wen Qin and his fellow inmates held onto their spirits that yearned for freedom.

Recommendation: Afro Tanaka (2019) similar to The Fabulous
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Afro Tanaka (2019)(アフロ田中)

2019Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceAdapted From A Manga

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Inspired by the manga created by Masaharu Noritsuke, this narrative follows the distinctive everyday experiences of a young man with an afro. Tanaka relocates to Tokyo for his job, where he encounters an attractive woman during a Goukon (a group dating event). This tale revolves around their journey.

Recommendation: Short Paper Season 2 similar to The Fabulous
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Short Paper Season 2(짧은대본 시즌2)

2018South Korea
ComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceSchool SettingShort Length SeriesUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Shi Young and her long-term partner, Byoung Woon

Recommendation: We Get Married similar to The Fabulous
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We Get Married(咱们结婚吧)

2013China
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceDramaFamily

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative follows Yang Tao, a 30-year-old who is opposed to the idea of marriage. Guo Ran, a civil servant, shares the same sentiment towards marriage. Initially, the two clash due to a misunderstanding but eventually their bond strengthens. Despite their growing relationship, their parents disapprove of each other, posing a significant challenge. Can their love triumph over this obstacle?

Recommendation: Love Is Back similar to The Fabulous
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Love Is Back(爱情回来了)

2014China
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceMultiple CouplesMultiple Mains

Like The Fabulous, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Life, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Three sets of couples navigate the pressures from society and their families to tie the knot. Ming Liang and Gao Jian are rivals at work, but both share a similar perspective on marriage - they prefer casual relationships over commitment. However, as their feelings for each other deepen, they embark on a secret romance that challenges their beliefs about marriage. Bao Nian Nian falls in love with the charming Fang SiQi and unexpectedly becomes pregnant. Despite pressure from their families to wed, Nian Nian experiences a miscarriage on the day they obtain their marriage license. With their original reason for marriage now gone, the couple must decide the fate of their relationship. Meanwhile, Yu Xiao Nuo is in a relationship with Cheng Lei, a struggling musician, but hesitates to marry him due to his financial situation. As Xiao Nuo seeks a wealthy partner, Cheng Lei's career takes off. Will these couples opt for marriage or pursue alternative paths to happiness?

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72 Seconds Season 3(72초 시즌3)

2016South Korea
ComedyLifeMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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A Family Has Children in the First Place(家有儿女初长成)

2018China
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceFamilyFamily Relationship

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A new version of the 2005 family comedy series Happy Household follows the lives of two blended families navigating the challenges of living together. Siblings Jiang Nan, 25, and Jiang Bei, 22, find themselves in a unique situation when their parents divorce and divide their shared apartment. Jiang Nan and her mother Wu Qiong take the upper level, while Jiang Bei and his father Jiang Guo Li reside downstairs. Jiang Guo Li, 50, marries the 35-year-old gym instructor Dai Ling Ling, who has a son named Tong Tong. Wu Qiong, 49, ties the knot with Du Wei, a longtime idol of hers who is an actor. Du Wei has a daughter named Yang Yang, who is 12 years old. This arrangement leads to the two sets of parents and their four children living together under one roof.

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Forty Years We Walked(我们的四十年)

2018China
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomance1970sDrama

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The narrative centers around a man who was greatly impacted by television and the entertainment industry from a young age, eventually finding success in the field. Set in the late 1970s, Feng Du grew up in the narrow streets of historic Beijing. Introduced to a television set at a friend's house, he was captivated by the images on the screen. In an effort to impress his girlfriend, Feng Du even constructed a makeshift TV out of spare parts during his high school years. With the country embracing reform, Feng Du seizes the opportunity to chase his aspirations and embarks on a journey towards becoming a producer.

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Youth Fight(青春斗)

2019China
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceFemale Centered PlotYouth

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Xiang Zhen, Qian Bei Bei, Jin Xiao Ni, Ding Lan, and Yu Hui are five young women who meet at university and gradually discover the challenges of life, including struggles with finding employment and love. Xiang Zhen's partner goes missing, Qian Bei Bei's boyfriend confines her, Jin Xiao Ni's boyfriend is revealed to be unfaithful, Ding Lan's parents disapprove of her partner, and Yu Hui faces financial ruin after her business fails. Each of them grapples with various difficulties in both their professional and romantic lives.

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My Enemy, My Neighbour(我的冤家住对门)

2019China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSecond Chance RomanceBromanceFamily

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In a touching and amusing story, Luo Jie shocks her husband, Pan Xiang Dong, by filing for divorce, leaving him devastated

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Oh, Yeojeong: Summer(오, 여정 : 여름)

2018South Korea
FriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceSummer SettingWeb Series

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A narrative concerning Yeo Jung's summer vacation, during which she traveled solo after a friend's unexpected withdrawal from joining her

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Guys With Kids(奶爸当家)

2021China
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceDramaFamily

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Three individuals are brought together unexpectedly when a young child enters their lives, adding to the chaos they are already facing. Gao Han, a caring and devoted man, has recently lost a custody battle with his ex-wife over their daughter. Adding to his troubles, his ex-girlfriend Guan Ling Ling, who passed away in a car accident, has entrusted her son to his care. Gao Han, along with his two roommates Wang Dong Yang and YuBo, find themselves unexpectedly caring for the young child, Du Du. Along with the challenges of looking after Du Du, they also have to navigate the presence of Du Du's aunt, Guan Shan Shan. As they all work together to raise Du Du, they must also confront the question of the child's paternity. This leads to a custody battle, complicated further by the return of Han's ex-wife, Liu Min. Amidst all this, feelings begin to develop between Han and Shan Shan, while Yu Bo also finds himself falling for Shan Shan. With the uncle's gentle nature and the cool guy's charm, Shan Shan must ultimately follow her heart and make a choice between the two men she loves.

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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
FriendshipLifeMiniseriesRomanceDramaFamily

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Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

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Fathers and Sons(爸爸閉翳)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyFriendshipLifeRomanceDramaFamily

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"When faced with challenges, Father always offers a comforting smile and a helping hand, reassuring his son that he will be there. Man Tin Chi, a top market research manager known for his expertise in price comparison, lives by the motto of being price-conscious. Despite his desire for early retirement, Chi's dreams are disrupted by the unexpected return of his eight-year-old son. With no experience in caring for children, Chi is at a loss on how to raise his son. Fortunately, his rival Amy Kam Mei-Tsun steps in to support and guide him. As they spend more time together, Chi and Amy develop a strong friendship. Chi reconnects with his godfather Ko Chi Tim and begins to unravel a long-held secret. Meanwhile, Ko Ching, Tim's son, struggles to balance his responsibilities towards his daughter and his neglect towards his father. In the midst of turmoil, Ching finds support from Chi and his girlfriend Joey Law Sei Hei, ultimately uncovering a hidden truth about his father."

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Hello Missfortune(愛上我的衰神)

2021Hong Kong
ComedyFashion IndustryMiniseriesRomanceFantasySupernatural

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Upon passing away, individuals are believed to either ascend to various tiers of Heaven or undergo reincarnation. By accumulating points, they can progress to higher levels. Siu Yu currently resides on the 2nd level and is determined to reach the 3rd level to reunite with her deceased parents from her childhood. To achieve this, she takes on the role of a Life Manager, responsible for distributing a specific amount of misfortune to her client, Pak Ho. Pak Ho, a gentle and timid individual, faces mistreatment from those around him. Despite her assigned task, Siu Yu develops empathy for Pak Ho and finds herself assisting him instead of carrying out her duty.

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O.L.B.B.(OLヴィジュアル系)

2000Japan
ComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaDrama

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Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

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Tokyo Friends(東京フレンズ)

2005Japan
ComedyFriendshipMiniseriesRomanceFemale Centered PlotSismance

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Rei, a young woman from a small town, relocates to a bustling metropolis in pursuit of her aspirations. Upon her arrival in Tokyo, she secures a job at a bar where she forms friendships with three fellow female employees: Maki, a student of art; Ryoko, who is opportunistic; and Hirono, an aspiring actress. The establishment they work at is called Yume no Kura, meaning "Dream Warehouse", reflecting each girl's quest for their dreams. (Asiatorrents)