The First Half of My Life - Asian drama recommendation
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The First Half of My Life(我的前半生)

2017China
Bickering Mains' RelationshipBusiness IndustryDramaFamilyHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadHousewife LeadLifePartners' RelationshipRomanceSecondary CoupleStubborn Female LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Zi Jun, a 37-year-old housewife, is living a peaceful life until her husband unexpectedly asks for a divorce, revealing hidden issues in their marriage. Despite her efforts to salvage the relationship, Zi Jun is unable to change her husband's mind. Following a period of denial, Zi Jun decides to return to work with the support of her close friend Tang Jing and her boyfriend He Han. Tang Jing, a career-driven woman, plays a significant role in the story by navigating her own feelings for He Han and his romantic interest in Zi Jun.

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Recommendation: Fighting Girl similar to The First Half of My Life
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Fighting Girl(加油呀! 茉莉)

2022China
Business IndustryDramaHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadLifeRomanceWorkplace SettingCheerful Female LeadComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFashion Designer Female LeadMale Chases Female FirstShop Owner Male LeadSupportive Male Lead

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Hardworking Male Lead, Life, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Qu Mo, a young woman who encounters challenges like losing her fashion partner, Cao Yao Yin, and breaking up with her boyfriend, Pei Jing, as she pursues her dreams and seeks to discover her true value. Along the way, she forms a close bond with Gao Zi Yi, a wealthy owner of a dessert shop, who consistently offers her his backing, motivation, and affection. With the guidance of Japanese designer Miyazaki, Qu Mo's fashion skills shine even brighter on the global stage. Extracted from the book "Fighting Girl" by Jin Jiao Xi Yu.

Recommendation: First Love (2016) similar to The First Half of My Life
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First Love (2016)(柠檬初上)

2016China
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceSecondary CoupleComedyFriendship

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 31% similarity match.

Zuo Zai Jun and Zheng Lei were close friends and classmates in college. They share an 8-year-old step-daughter named Miao Miao. Miao Miao's mother, Ning Xiao Meng, was the woman of their dreams back in their university days. She disappeared to study in the United States 8 years ago and has now returned to Shanghai. Zai Jun struggles to accept her, but Xiao Meng works to mend their relationship. As Xiao Meng grows closer to Zheng Lei, it creates tension between the two men as they compete for her affection, leading to humorous situations. Over time, Xiao Meng's secrets about Miao Miao's birth and her disappearance come to light.

Recommendation: The Youth Memories similar to The First Half of My Life
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The Youth Memories(梦中的那片海)

2023China
Business IndustryDramaHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadLifeRomance1970sClingy Female LeadFriendshipMultiple CouplesTeamworkYouth

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Hardworking Female Lead, Hardworking Male Lead, Life, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Xiao Chun Sheng, along with his companions Ye Guo Hua and Chen Hong Jun, were all raised in the same courtyard and come from military and government backgrounds

Recommendation: Love or Spend similar to The First Half of My Life
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Love or Spend(戀愛鄰距離)

2015Taiwan
Business IndustryDramaFamilyLifeRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipLGBTQ+

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Is it possible for two childhood friends to be compelled into marriage if they are unable to find other appropriate partners? Pei Zheng Xi and Mo Cheng Zhen have been lifelong friends, with their mothers also sharing a close bond. Despite their mothers' hopes for them to wed, Zheng Xi and Cheng Zhen only see each other as friends, lacking any romantic connection. However, their mothers have decided that if they fail to secure suitable spouses by their 32nd birthdays, Zheng Xi and Cheng Zhen will be wedded to each other. With just one day left, who will Zheng Xi and Cheng Zhen end up marrying?

Recommendation: TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain similar to The First Half of My Life
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TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain(TV소설 내 마음의 꽃비)

2016South Korea
DramaFamilyHardworking Female LeadLifeRomanceMelodramaMultiple CouplesRevenge

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A narrative about an intelligent young girl who, having lost her family during the Korean War, navigates the swift transformations of Korean society in the 1970s. It is a tale that explores themes of ambition, love, grief, forgiveness, and the reconciling of two generations who endured the chaotic times of the first and second Korean Wars, spanning from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Recommendation: Pearl similar to The First Half of My Life
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Pearl(爱闪亮)

2013China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Divided into two sections, the initial segment is known as Ai Shan Liang with 33 episodes, while the latter part is titled Shan Liang Ai with 37 episodes. Pearl, also known as Zhen Zhu, was brought up by her grandmother after her mother abandoned her to marry a prosperous doctor. Her aspiration is to excel as a clothing designer, and she puts in a great deal of effort to make her dream come true. She falls in love with wealthy "Fu Er Dai" He Zhi Wei, and after overcoming numerous challenges posed by their families, they tie the knot. Zhen Zhu becomes pregnant, but tragically, Zhi Wei is involved in an accident, leaving her widowed and pregnant. Five years later, Zhen Zhu is looking after her child and her late husband's family. To support them, she secures a position at a clothing design firm. Through her determination and kindness, Zhen Zhu touches the lives of those around her and gradually moves closer to realizing her dream as a clothing designer.

Recommendation: Happiness From The Clouds similar to The First Half of My Life
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Happiness From The Clouds(幸福从天而降)

2014China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

After years of constant arguments and dissatisfaction, Tian Lan and Zhan Peng decided to end their marriage and pursue separate paths. They both found new partners and began to enjoy the happiness of being in a loving relationship. However, the well-being of their daughter has posed a challenge for their new partners. Will they reconcile to fulfill their daughter's desire for a united family or work together to address the issue appropriately?

Recommendation: To Dear Myself similar to The First Half of My Life
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To Dear Myself(亲爱的自己)

2020China
DramaFamilyHardworking Female LeadLifeRomanceWorkplace SettingExtramarital AffairFamily SecretJob HuntingMultiple CouplesOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadOffice Worker Male Lead

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Hardworking Female Lead, Life, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

Three close female friends, Li Si Yu, Gu Xiao Ling, and Zhang Zhi Zhi, are determined to succeed in their bustling city lives. Despite their strong bond, each woman faces unique challenges. Li Si Yu, a dedicated sales representative, faces relationship strain when her boyfriend loses his job. Gu Xiao Ling, who has always relied on her beauty to find love, realizes time is running out until she meets someone special. Zhang Zhi Zhi, seeking a peaceful life with her family, is shattered when she discovers her husband's affair. As they navigate through their struggles, will they find happiness with the support of their friendship?

Recommendation: Under One Roof similar to The First Half of My Life
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Under One Roof(一個屋簷下)

2021Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A contemporary family saga unfolds, portraying the individual struggles and concerns of each household member

Recommendation: Perfect Couple (2022) similar to The First Half of My Life
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Perfect Couple (2022)(完美伴侣)

2022China
DramaFamilyRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chen Shan, a well-known female attorney, has achieved great success in her career by the age of 40. Due to her busy work schedule, she struggles to find time to attend to her husband and daughter's needs. Meanwhile, her husband Sun Lei has set aside his own career ambitions to support the family. While this arrangement has been effective for some time, it eventually becomes strained. Enter Lin Qing Kun, a prominent investor, whose deal Chen Shan must compete for. Balancing her marriage and career becomes increasingly challenging for Chen Shan, leading to difficulties. Sun Lei and Chen Shan face various obstacles and contemplate finding new partners. Despite their flaws, they come to realize that they are actually perfect for each other.

Recommendation: Hometown Over the Hill Season 2 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Hometown Over the Hill Season 2(산너머 남촌에는 2)

2012South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A theatrical piece that explores the diverse individuals connected to a rural agricultural community.

Recommendation: Seed of Hope similar to The First Half of My Life
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Seed of Hope(俗世情真)

2003Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Wu Lik Wung, a prominent financial expert, was given 240 hours of community service as punishment for drug-related charges. During this time, he crossed paths with children from troubled backgrounds, which led to a transformative experience. It was here that he encountered Lam Siu Mun, a compassionate social worker at the Children's Home who approached each child as a precious gift and every task as a sacred duty.

Recommendation: Let's Get Married (2005) similar to The First Half of My Life
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Let's Get Married (2005)(결혼합시다)

2005South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Na Young is a woman in her thirties who succumbs to the pressure from her family to tie the knot. In a bid to secure a husband, she turns to a matchmaking service. At the same time, Jae Won is a man nearing forty who finds himself without any financial resources. He also registers with the matchmaking service, and by chance, this improbable pair is matched and ends up getting married.

Recommendation: Scent of Summer similar to The First Half of My Life
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Scent of Summer(原味的夏天)

2003Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Atop a Pescadores Island, surrounded by a deep blue sea, salty breezes, and glistening sunlight, 21-year-old Xia Ri and his friends are facing new challenges. Grandpa's Ba Li Mi Wei Lan business is in financial trouble, putting everything at risk. Xia Ri and Xia En live with Grandpa, assisting with the business while waiting for their mother to return. The arrival of Pin Hui and Jia Jun brings unexpected complications, including a love triangle that stirs up animosity between the Xia and Wu families. As tensions rise, a mysterious figure purchases the lodge, setting off a new wave of events.

Recommendation: Lucky Touch similar to The First Half of My Life
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Lucky Touch(我愛幸運七)

2013Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Born in Xi Luo Qi Kan, known for its various kung fu sects, Liao Yong Qi works as an Accounting Executive at an advertising agency. Despite her father's strong desire for her to return to her hometown and take over the family martial arts center to promote the "Golden Eagle Fist," Liao Yong Qi has always been plagued by bad luck. However, her luck takes a turn when she crosses paths with He Shao Ran, a naturally lucky individual, and the two exchange their fortunes.

Recommendation: Back to 1989 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Back to 1989(1989一念間)

2016Taiwan
Business IndustryDramaFamilyLifeRomanceSecondary CoupleClumsy Female LeadFinance IndustryFriendshipMother-Son RelationshipSci-FiSmart Male LeadTime Travel

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Family, Life, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 29% similarity match.

A young man who has achieved success in his career has always felt like something was missing in his life due to not knowing his father. Che Chen, a 26-year-old assistant manager at an investment trust, was raised by his single mother Chen Mu without knowledge of his father's identity. This absence has left a void in his life. However, a strange incident transports Che back 27 years into the past, to the year before he was born. There, he encounters Zhen Zhen Ye, a 22-year-old woman who happens to be his mother's closest friend. Realizing that any actions he takes in 1989 could impact his mother's future, Che is faced with the decision of whether to change the course of his own life.

Recommendation: Victory For Tomorrow similar to The First Half of My Life
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Victory For Tomorrow(내일도 승리)

2015South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The most aromatic perfume in the world is believed to be crafted from roses that flourish on a perilous mountain in the Balkans, harvested during the chilliest nights. Exquisite pearls are extracted from clams through the painful process of prying them open. Han Seung Ri finds her life unraveling after her father's passing, which devastates the family’s finances. The man she cherished betrays her, and not long after, she suffers a miscarriage. After reaching her lowest point, she rises from her despair to take charge of the family business her father once managed and pushes forward to achieve her aspirations. With the hope that each new day will surpass the last, she perseveres through the suffering and hardship, ultimately attaining a result that is more rewarding due to the challenges she faced along the way. (MBC)

Recommendation: Hometown over the Hill similar to The First Half of My Life
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Hometown over the Hill(산너머 남촌에는)

2007South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

This drama illustrates the aspirations of individuals residing in agricultural communities, shedding light on the challenges encountered by contemporary rural inhabitants, including an increasing population of biracial children resulting from international unions and fierce competition for survival. The captivating images of idyllic rural scenery throughout the seasons enchant viewers, alongside touching narratives that highlight the resilience of those in farming villages. While focusing on families that have called these farming areas home for generations, the drama also depicts the experiences of newcomers who have relocated from major urban centers and from overseas.

Recommendation: Touch (2006) similar to The First Half of My Life
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Touch (2006)(接觸)

2006China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Really Meet Love That Day similar to The First Half of My Life
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Really Meet Love That Day(当天真遇见爱情)

2021China
DramaLifeRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingArchitect Female LeadArchitecture IndustryCity SettingFirst Love

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 28% similarity match.

Li Tian Zhen, a fresh face in the professional world aspiring to become an architect, teams up with the skilled designer Meng Yan to achieve their career and life goals together.

Recommendation: Invisible Life similar to The First Half of My Life
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Invisible Life(这就是生活)

2020China
DramaLifeRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAge GapEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamily RelationshipSecret Relationship

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 28% similarity match.

To prevent her mother from interfering in her romantic life, Ye Xiao Bai decides to participate in a business project led by the strict boss Guan Yi He. Despite workplace rules prohibiting romantic relationships among colleagues, Xiao Bai and Yi He secretly fall in love and eventually get married in secret. While Xiao Bai initially believes life is going well, the pressure of keeping their relationship hidden begins to strain their family. As personal and professional challenges arise, Xiao Bai becomes more aware of the obstacles women face in the workplace and the difficulty of balancing work and family life. Through these experiences, she transforms from a naive girl to a stronger individual, excelling in her career and protecting her family and marriage.

Recommendation: Best Choice Ever similar to The First Half of My Life
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Best Choice Ever(承欢记)

2024China
DramaFamilyLifePartners' RelationshipRomanceWorkplace SettingCharacter DevelopmentCity SettingCo-workers' RelationshipControlling ParentHR Manager Supporting CharacterMother-Daughter RelationshipProfessional Male LeadRestaurant Manager Supporting Character

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, Partners' Relationship, Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 27% similarity match.

Mai Cheng Huan, a young woman born in Shanghai in the 1990s to a regular family, is encouraged by her mother, Liu Wan Yu, to consider marriage with her boyfriend, Xin Jia Liang. The differing financial situations between the two families strain their relationship, while Liu Wan Yu's constant meddling only adds to the tension. Balancing duty to her family and her own desires, Mai Cheng Huan faces a difficult decision. She eventually asserts her independence, focusing on her career and earning recognition from her grandmother. Assigned to manage the family's prestigious hotel business, Mai Cheng Huan gains the approval of Yao Zhi Ming, her grandmother's grandson and an experienced hotel manager. They join forces professionally, while Yao Zhi Ming finds himself drawn to Mai Cheng Huan on a personal level. As Mai Cheng Huan evolves from a dependent to a self-sufficient individual, she embarks on a remarkable journey of growth.

Recommendation: Hearts of Nineteen similar to The First Half of My Life
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Hearts of Nineteen(열아홉 순정)

2006South Korea
Bickering Mains' RelationshipDramaFamilyHardworking Female LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleComedyEnemies To LoversHousehusband Male LeadMarried LifeNice Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanOrphan Female LeadRich Male Lead

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Bickering Mains' Relationship, Drama, Family, Hardworking Female Lead, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Guk Hwa is a young woman from the countryside who travels from Yanbian (China) to Korea with the intention of marrying. Upon reaching Seoul, she learns that her fiancé has tragically passed away in a car accident. Rather than going back to China, she opts to remain and build a new life in Korea. With the support of her fiancé's family, especially his nephew, Woo Gyeong, she manages to navigate the challenges of adapting to life in a foreign land.

Recommendation: Fighting Girl (2001) similar to The First Half of My Life
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Fighting Girl (2001)(ファイティングガール)

2001Japan
Bickering Mains' RelationshipDramaLifeRomanceSecondary CoupleStubborn Female LeadBlind Supporting CharacterComedyFashion Designer Female LeadForeigner Female LeadFriendshipPart-time Worker Female LeadShop Owner Female LeadSismance

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Bickering Mains' Relationship, Drama, Life, Romance, Secondary Couple, and Stubborn Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Sayoko, a determined 19-year-old, finds herself with a surplus of energy and no clear direction. Her father shows a clear preference for her 16-year-old blind sister. Sayoko grows bored of junior college and is ultimately let go from her part-time job at a dress shop for being too thorough in catching shoplifters and being physical with them. Her boyfriend chooses a more passive girl over her, but Sayoko believes she lacks softness.

Recommendation: The Secret of My Love similar to The First Half of My Life
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The Secret of My Love(내 남자의 비밀)

2017South Korea
Business IndustryDramaFamilyHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadRomanceCheerful Female LeadGreedJealousyMelodramaNice Female LeadSecretSisters' RelationshipSuccessful Male Lead

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Family, Hardworking Female Lead, Hardworking Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Han Ji Sub, a man who has never experienced true happiness, nearly manages to break free from his bleak existence through sheer determination and relentless effort. However, when a mistake made by his mother causes all his hard work to collapse, he is left heartbroken. Nevertheless, he finds solace in the love of Seo Ra, a compassionate young woman dedicated to helping others. As their destinies become linked with Hae Rim, who attained love at the cost of her sister, and Jae Wook, whose insatiable greed knows no limits, the hidden truths and desires of each character begin to surface.

Recommendation: Xiao Ju's Spring similar to The First Half of My Life
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Xiao Ju's Spring(小菊的春天)

2011China
DramaFamilyRomanceSecondary CoupleComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 27% similarity match.

Xiao Ju, a cheerful and hardworking young woman, decides to leave her hometown to get married and move to the city. However, upon arriving at her fianc 's house, she is shocked to learn that he has passed away. Despite facing numerous challenges, Xiao Ju perseveres and eventually finds work to support herself. She lands a job at a company where the CEO is known for being cold and distant. Through her kindness and positive attitude, Xiao Ju is able to warm the CEO's heart. While Xiao Ju's main goal is to earn money for her family, complications arise when her late fianc 's nephew develops feelings for her.

Recommendation: Tears of a Bride similar to The First Half of My Life
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Tears of a Bride(流泪的新娘 )

2011China
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceHistorical

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a lovely yet impoverished woman named Pearls and the wealthy Ge family's affectionate son, Renjie, who are unable to be together. Due to a mix-up, Pearls ends up marrying her beloved "foolish" young master, Lu Tianzhi. Caught in a love triangle, Pearls and Renjie struggle between feelings and obligations. In the end, Lu Tianzhi chooses to protect Pearls' heart, showing his true emotions.

Recommendation: Junior Parents similar to The First Half of My Life
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Junior Parents(小爸妈)

2015China
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceCity Setting

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Mo Fan and Jian Dan, a married couple, are living a comfortable city life thanks to the support of their parents. However, their world is suddenly shaken when they learn that Jian Dan's mother has been diagnosed with cancer. How will they navigate this new challenge in their lives? (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Family Man (2002) similar to The First Half of My Life
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Family Man (2002)(絕世好爸)

2002Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The plot centers around Ko Hoi (Paul Chun) and his four daughters, whom he cherishes dearly. Following the loss of their mother when they were young, Ko Hoi not only looks after his daughters but also frets about their future happiness and love lives. The eldest daughter, Wasabi, tends to be unreasonable and hot-tempered, often clashing with her husband Kit Lo, who may not be wealthy but loves her deeply. Tracy, the second daughter, has been in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend Ken and even works with him at a company they co-own. Bobo, the third sister, has high standards for men and is quite selective, leading to frequent changes in her partner. Meanwhile, Polly, the youngest sister and a university student, attracts a lot of attention from admirers due to her beauty and charm. The arrival of Kelvin and Ming, two best friends with contrasting personalities, is set to shake things up for the Ko family. Kelvin, a charismatic sales manager, excels in interpersonal skills, while Ming, a humble office worker, is sincere and ambitious but has faced setbacks in his career. These two young men are about to make a significant impact on the lives of the Ko women.

Recommendation: The Drive of Life similar to The First Half of My Life
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The Drive of Life(歲月風雲 / 岁月风云)

2007Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceBusiness

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Crafted in honor of the 10th commemoration of Hong Kong's handover to China, this series delves into the intertwined past of these regions. The storyline will center on the expansion of China's automotive sector, a prominent car production corporation, and the family at its helm.

Recommendation: Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran similar to The First Half of My Life
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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceMiniseries

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 7 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 7(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌7)

2010South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 2 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 2(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌2)

2007South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dowry similar to The First Half of My Life
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Dowry(嫁妝)

2014Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceSoap Opera

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"Dowry" is a Taiwanese drama series that revolves around the theme of parental love and care towards their children. It consists of 324 episodes in Taiwan and 865 episodes in its international version. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 4 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 4(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌4)

2008South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 3 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 3(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌3)

2008South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 6 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 6(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌6)

2009South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 5 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 5(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌5)

2009South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: It's Okay, Daddy's Girl similar to The First Half of My Life
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It's Okay, Daddy's Girl(괜찮아, 아빠 딸)

2010South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceMultiple Mains

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Eun Chae Ryung is a pampered daughter who has always depended entirely on her father. However, when he gets into an accident one day, she is abruptly jolted out of her protected existence and compelled to grow up, facing a series of challenges that ultimately lead her to become self-sufficient.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 13 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 13(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌13)

2014South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

A play that explores the pressures faced in a professional environment and the blatant prejudice towards overweight, single women.

Recommendation: Fabulous 30 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Fabulous 30(女人30情定水舞間)

2014Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceFriendship

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

What are the desires of women in their thirties? They aspire to maintain their integrity and not settle for less in life

Recommendation: In the Family similar to The First Half of My Life
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In the Family(一家人)

2017Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceFamily Secret

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Family is considered more valuable than wealth in life. The concept of "Home" represents the stability, while "Love" symbolizes the depth in relationships. This drama beautifully captures the emotions and challenges within a typical family dynamic, showcasing the affection, conflicts, and hardships among family members. Through heartfelt moments and struggles, viewers can relate to the complexities of love, marriage, and life's uncertainties. (SETTV official page)

Recommendation: Love Again (2012) similar to The First Half of My Life
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Love Again (2012)(러브 어게인)

2012South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceMelodrama

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds as men and women in their 40s reunite after three decades, thanks to an event organized by a former classmate. While they keep their current lives concealed, they relish the gathering and subsequently return to their daily routines. However, two of the attendees start meeting regularly, reigniting past passions and leading to a perilous romantic entanglement. The story intricately explores the tensions within families and the weight of everyday life, yet as they unravel the enigma, the bonds of friendship and affection among them withstand numerous challenges and reconciliations. This tale captures the loneliness and struggles of middle age in contemporary existence, which imposes the obligations of parenthood and partnership upon them, offering a chance to reflect on the lives they inadvertently left behind long ago.

Recommendation: If Tomorrow Comes (2011) similar to The First Half of My Life
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If Tomorrow Comes (2011)(내일이 오면)

2011South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceSoap Opera

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"If Tomorrow Comes" explores the relationship and struggles between a mother and her daughter. Seo Woo portrays the compassionate college student Yoon Eun Chae, who believes that honoring one's parents leads to personal joy. The character of the mother will be enacted by Go Doo Sim.

Recommendation: Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 8 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Ugly Miss Young Ae Season 8(막돼먹은 영애씨 시즌8)

2010South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceComedy

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

How much longer will you remain single? The iconic figure of the Korean old maid, Lee Young Ae, is set to marry, despite widespread belief that she would never tie the knot! A spectacular proposal, enchanting wedding photos, a gorgeous ceremony, and a delightful honeymoon are merely... illusions. The hustle of arranging furniture for a new home, selecting wedding gifts, tending to her husband's family, maintaining her skincare routine, and even managing her diet... all contribute to an incredibly hectic schedule. The journey of Young Ae, as she seeks the genuine meaning of love, has now commenced.

Recommendation: Cold Autumn similar to The First Half of My Life
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Cold Autumn(寒秋)

2006China
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceHistorical

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon arriving in Gao Shangping, the charming 18-year-old Qiu Hong quickly captured the attention of everyone in the village. The longstanding discord among the three prominent families of Qin, Ling, and Huang escalated as they vied for Qiu Hong's affections. When the Japanese invaders descended upon the village, the three families set aside their feuds to unite against a common enemy. Together, they successfully defeated the Japanese forces, reducing them to ashes in a fiery battle. However, once the Anti-Japanese War was won, the three families resumed their internal conflicts, reigniting old rivalries.

Recommendation: Rich Man, Poor Love similar to The First Half of My Life
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Rich Man, Poor Love(钻石王老五的艰难爱情)

2007China
DramaFamilyLifeRomanceBusiness

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the city of Xing Hai, Meng Hao is a prosperous young billionaire who leads Kun Peng Real Estate. Despite being admired by many women, he has never shown any interest in romantic relationships. However, everything changes when he unexpectedly falls in love with Lin Yu Xin, who happens to be the girlfriend of his brother Meng Wei's best friend. Meng Hao's pursuit of Yu Xin causes tension with her boyfriend, Hao Liang, ultimately strengthening their bond. Tragically, Hao Liang suffers a severe injury at work and slips into a coma. Desperate to cover the medical expenses, Yu Xin turns to Meng Hao for assistance after exhausting all other options. He agrees to foot the bill on one condition: Yu Xin must be his partner or spouse for a year.

Recommendation: Nice Control! similar to The First Half of My Life
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Nice Control!(NICE CONTROL!)

2022Japan
DramaLifeRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingAerospace IndustryAir Traffic Controller Male LeadAviation IndustryMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 26% similarity match.

Natsume Kodai is employed as an air traffic controller at Haneda Airport. Alongside trainee air traffic controller Kawahara Kasumi, they encounter a range of experiences together. Stay tuned for their development amidst conflicts in this unique narrative! (Telasa)

Recommendation: Romantic Boss similar to The First Half of My Life
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Romantic Boss(로맨틱보스)

2016South Korea
Business IndustryDramaFamilyLifeRomanceChasing A DreamComedyFriendshipInterior DesignShort Length Series

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The narrative follows a varied ensemble of young professionals, comprising an event planner, a chef, a webtoon creator, a fashion designer, an interior decorator, and a classical vocalist, as they pursue their aspirations and seek romantic relationships.

Recommendation: Konya wa Konoji de Season 2 similar to The First Half of My Life
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Konya wa Konoji de Season 2(今夜はコの字で シーズン2)

2022Japan
DramaLifeRomanceWorkplace RomanceWorkplace SettingNovel AdaptationFoodFriendshipOffice SettingOffice Worker Male Lead

Like The First Half of My Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Workplace Romance, and Workplace Setting themes with a 26% similarity match.

Tanaka Keiko traveled overseas to receive culinary education, while Yoshioka Toshinori refrained from visiting the U-shaped bar because of his affection for Keiko. They reunite after a two-year separation. (wiki.d-addicts)