The Mirror (2019) - Asian drama recommendation
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The Mirror (2019)(鏡子森林)

2019Taiwan
Journalist Female Lead

Experience an authentic depiction of the inner workings of a contemporary news organization in the drama "FireWire News

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The Mirror 2019

Recommendation: The Menu (2015) similar to The Mirror (2019)
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The Menu (2015)(導火新聞線)

2015Hong Kong
Journalist Female LeadDramaFreedom Of SpeechLifePolitical

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 20% similarity match.

The story follows three women reporters employed by a publication that is distributed free of charge. They face limitations on their writing content, highlighting the gradual erosion of freedom of expression and media censorship in Hong Kong society.

Recommendation: Tabloid (2025) similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Tabloid (2025)(死了一個娛樂女記者之後)

2025Taiwan
Journalist Female LeadNovel AdaptationDeathEntertainment IndustryInvestigationMiniseriesMultiple MainsMurderMystery

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 11% similarity match.

Senior entertainment journalist Liu Chih Chun is shocked to discover that her colleague Lin Pei Ting, a junior reporter, passed away at a party involving sex and drugs. This incident severely tarnishes the reputation of the magazine they both worked for. In her role as Lin's supervisor, Chih Chun must delve into the circumstances surrounding Lin's death in order to salvage her own career. Using the notebook that Lin left behind, Chih Chun retraces Lin's actions and uncovers that Lin was undercover as a prostitute to investigate the entertainment industry's sex scandals. This revelation is only the beginning of a much larger story. Balancing on the edge between truth and self-preservation, Liu Chih Chun is committed to exposing the full truth, despite the risks involved.

Recommendation: Regeneration similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Regeneration(新生)

2024China
Journalist Female LeadCrimeDeathFake IdentityFinancial FraudHidden IdentityManipulative Male LeadMysteryPast And PresentSwindler Male LeadThrillerViolence

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

He Shan, a female reporter, received an invitation to Fei Ke's memorial service, where she joined five other individuals who shared an unknown link to Fei Ke. As they shared their memories, they realized they each knew a different side of Fei Ke, leading them to question his true identity. Through their collective efforts, they were able to piece together the truth about Fei Ke.

Recommendation: Koi wa Yami similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Koi wa Yami(恋は闇)

2025Japan
Journalist Female LeadDeathDetective Supporting CharacterFreelancer Male LeadJournalist Male LeadJournalist Supporting CharacterMysteryNews Director Female LeadNurse Supporting CharacterRomanceSerial KillingsWriter Male Lead

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a pair of reporters who cross paths while covering a gruesome series of murders in Tokyo. One is a renowned independent journalist contributing to a magazine, while the other is a television program director. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they develop feelings for each other, but doubts about the man's past start to surface gradually.

Recommendation: A Date with the Future similar to The Mirror (2019)
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A Date with the Future(照亮你)

2023China
Journalist Female LeadAge GapCold Man-Warm WomanDoctor Supporting CharacterDogDramaFemale Chases Male FirstFirefighter Male LeadMeet AgainOlder Man-Younger WomanRescue MissionRomance

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

A decade ago, Jin Shi Chuan, a firefighter, rescued high school student Xu Lai during a devastating earthquake

Recommendation: The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry similar to The Mirror (2019)
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The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry(아직도 결혼하고 싶은 여자)

2010South Korea
Journalist Female LeadAge GapAge GapCheerful Female LeadComedyConsultant Female LeadMelodramaMusician Male LeadNeurological DisorderOlder Woman-Younger ManRestaurantRomanceTranslator Female Lead

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

At 34 years old, broadcast journalist Shin Young is eager to find love, but maintaining a positive outlook is challenging due to the intense pressure at work and a series of unsuccessful relationships. Just when it appears her opportunities may have dwindled, she encounters a musician who is a decade younger than her, while her ex-fiancé reappears, hoping to reignite their romance. Meanwhile, Korean-English translator Da Jung is determined to tie the knot within a year, refusing to compromise on finding her ideal partner. Restaurant consultant Bu Ki has decided she's done with the pursuit of marriage. After ending her engagement and studying abroad, she is content with her independence as a capable and elegant woman.

Recommendation: Ruse of Engagement similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Ruse of Engagement(叛逃)

2014Hong Kong
Journalist Female LeadActionAgent Male LeadAnalyst Female LeadBrothers' RelationshipCounterterrorismCrimeDramaEspionageInfidelitySecret OrganizationTerrorismWidow Female Lead

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

Widow Tong Suk Fan faces hardships alone as she raises her two sons, Chong Yau Ching and Chong Yau Kit. Yau Ching joins the Intelligence Unit while Yau Kit joins the Operations Unit of the Anti-Terrorist Force, earning recognition from their superior, Shum Chi Ngo. However, their bond is shattered due to conflicting intelligence. Yau Ching investigates a secret organization with the help of journalist Yip Ting, putting himself in danger and needing time off duty. With assistance from his girlfriend Chung Yat Ka, who accesses classified information as an intelligence analyst, Yau Ching discovers a mole within the agency. Meanwhile, Yau Kit suspects his brother of betrayal and pursues Yat Ka in his absence. As Yau Ching is torn between loyalty and love, he receives support from Yip Ting and the two develop romantic feelings. Despite the risks, Yau Ching bravely becomes bait to expose the traitor, sacrificing his values for the mission. It seems that his principles of fidelity, love, and righteousness are a thing of the past.

Recommendation: Only for Love similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Only for Love(以爱为营)

2023China
Journalist Female LeadBusinessComedyCEO Male LeadCEO Supporting CharacterDetermined Female LeadFinance IndustryFlirty Female LeadInner MonologueInstant AttractionMultiple CouplesRich Male LeadRomance

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

Zheng Shu Yi, a determined financial journalist, is pursuing a career-defining story by arranging an interview with Shi Yan, a young CEO who is investing in startups as a way of giving back. Due to a mix-up, they end up meeting unexpectedly, and as they continue to cross paths, they discover they share more similarities than they initially realized. Impressed by Zheng Shu Yi's extensive knowledge of startups, Shi Yan allows her to write about his company, leading to frequent interactions. What initially began as a professional relationship has the potential to evolve into something deeper as their connection strengthens.

Recommendation: Sayonara Watashi similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Sayonara Watashi(さよなら私)

2014Japan
Journalist Female LeadBetrayed By A Significant OtherChild Supporting CharacterDramaFamilyFemale Centered PlotHousewife-Househusband Supporting CharacterManipulative Significant OtherMarried Female LeadMistress Supporting CharacterSupernaturalSupportive Female LeadSupportive Friend

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

Tomomi and Kaoru were close friends during their high school years, but their divergent lifestyles have caused a rift in their relationship. Tomomi is now happily married with a family that others admire, while Kaoru is dedicated to her career as a film producer. At a class reunion when they are both 41 years old, the two friends reconnect and rekindle their past bond. However, complications arise when Tomomi discovers that her husband is having an affair with Kaoru. To make matters worse, the women wake up one day to find that they have switched bodies.

Recommendation: Shinbun Kisha similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Shinbun Kisha(新聞記者)

2022Japan
Journalist Female LeadAbuse Of PowerCorruptionDramaFraudHardworking Female LeadHidden AgendaPoliticalPolitician Supporting CharacterStudent Supporting CharacterSuspenseThrillerWidow-Widower Supporting Character

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 8% similarity match.

Matsuda Anna, a committed journalist, relentlessly investigates a government corruption scandal despite facing formidable adversaries attempting to suppress her findings. (Netflix) Loosely based on Mochizuki Isoko's novel "Shinbun Kisha."

Recommendation: Fence similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Fence(フェンス)

2023Japan
Journalist Female LeadActivist Female LeadBartender Female LeadBartender Supporting CharacterDramaIsland SettingMultilingualMysteryPolice Officer Supporting CharacterPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)PsychologicalRacismThrillerWriter Female Lead

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 7% similarity match.

Komatsu Kie, also known as "Kii", is a journalist based in Tokyo who travels to Okinawa to conduct an interview with Omine Sakura, a biracial woman who alleges that she was sexually assaulted by a member of the US military. Through their interactions with locals in Okinawa, they uncover a complex web of issues surrounding the presence of US military bases, the experiences of women, and the challenges faced by biracial individuals.

Recommendation: The Mysteries of Love similar to The Mirror (2019)
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The Mysteries of Love(談情說案)

2010Hong Kong
Journalist Female LeadDetective FictionEmotionally Strong Female LeadFamily RelationshipLawMysteryPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Female LeadPolice Officer Male LeadPolice ProceduralProfessor Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceThriller

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 7% similarity match.

Tsui Siu Lai comes from a family with a strong background in law enforcement and is known for her sunny and enthusiastic personality. Assigned to Hong Kong's Special Ops Division (SOD), she is excited to continue her family's legacy by fighting crime and helping those in need. Her path crosses with Kingsley King, a brilliant physics professor recently returned to Hong Kong and appointed to a university. Due to Kinglsey's connection to Senior Inspector Lo Tin Hang of SOD, Siu Lai and Kingsley often collaborate on solving criminal cases using science, leading to a budding romance between them. Meanwhile, Senior Inspector Lo Tin Hang faces his own romantic challenges when his journalist friend Nickole returns to Hong Kong, causing Tin Hang to struggle between pursuing a relationship with Nickole and maintaining his playboy lifestyle.

Recommendation: Unmasked similar to The Mirror (2019)
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Unmasked(트리거)

2025South Korea
Journalist Female LeadBrave Female LeadBroadcasting IndustryCold CaseComedyDramaMysteryOffice RivalsProducer Male LeadReporter Female LeadStalkingThrillerWorkplace PoliticsWorkplace Setting

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 7% similarity match.

A comedic drama follows an investigative journalism team led by Trigger, a justice-driven leader, and the PD, a strong-willed individualist who reveals the truth behind enigmatic incidents and rescues a program facing potential cancellation. (HanCinema)

Recommendation: The King of Blaze Season 2 similar to The Mirror (2019)
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The King of Blaze Season 2(火王之千里同风)

2018China
Journalist Female LeadAge GapBrainwashingBusinessDifficult AdulthoodEntertainment IndustryFantasyForced Break-upHypnosisRivalryRomanceScientist Male LeadSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 7% similarity match.

In this contemporary adaptation, the duo joins forces to protect the planet from environmental threats. Lin Ye, a skilled yet domineering scientist, is fascinated by the tale of the Fire King. Tong Feng is a journalist who frequently clashes with Lin Ye. As they collaborate on scientific studies and media events, they learn to overcome their disagreements. However, they must also confront the danger of adversaries trying to steal their research for malicious reasons.

Recommendation: See You Tomorrow similar to The Mirror (2019)
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See You Tomorrow(明天也想见到你)

2022China
Journalist Female LeadAge GapBrother-Sister RelationshipCohabitationComedyDoctor Male LeadDramaEnemies To LoversFluffyLifeOlder Woman-Younger ManReporter Female LeadRomanceSecondary Couple

Like The Mirror (2019), this drama also features Journalist Female Lead with a 7% similarity match.

Ding Liao Liao, a fresh writer and director for a television program focusing on daily life at Jiangxia TV, is known for his enthusiastic and cheerful personality. On the other hand, Jiang Kan, a pharmacist, is more reserved and aloof. Despite their contrasting traits, these two individuals end up becoming roommates by chance. As they navigate through various unexpected events that intertwine their work and personal lives, they gradually transition from initial dislike to mutual understanding and openness. Sharing their living space are Ding Man, a younger brother, and Lian Ge Yao, a popular anchor who is enjoying a blossoming romance that grew from a mutual crush. The interactions among these two pairs of young individuals lead to a series of amusing, heartwarming, and sometimes intricate stories in their daily lives. Together, the four hardworking protagonists will unite to confront life's challenges and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.