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The Producers(프로듀사)

2015South Korea
Age GapBoss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManProducer Female LeadProducer Male LeadRomanceSecondary CoupleUnrequited Love

The drama takes place behind the scenes of the broadcasting sector. It centers on the vibrant lives and careers of individuals working within the entertainment division of a television network. Ra Jun Mo, a seasoned producer with a decade of experience in variety shows, is noted for his extensive list of credits yet lacks a standout program to claim as his own. Tak Ye Jin, a music show producer also with ten years of experience, began her journey as an innocent and intelligent newcomer, but the cutthroat competition has transformed her into a sharp-tongued and proud woman, unafraid to speak her mind even in front of superiors. Baek Sung Chan, a rookie producer in the variety show arena, abandons a promising future as a prosecutor to pursue a career in broadcasting out of love. Cindy, a top celebrity singer with a diva-like demeanor, started her journey as a trainee at the age of 13 and has spent a decade in the industry. She is often referred to as the "ice princess" due to her reluctance to form deep connections, a result of past betrayals that have led her to keep others at a distance. The narrative conveys profound themes surrounding friendship, family, fame, support, bullying, and betrayal within the broadcasting world.

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Recommendation: Ossan's Love similar to The Producers
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Ossan's Love(大叔的愛)

2021Hong Kong
Age GapBoss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyLove TriangleRomanceSecondary CoupleBisexual Male LeadBisexual Supporting CharacterGay RomanceHomosexual Falling For A Straight PersonLGBTQ+

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Love Triangle, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 39% similarity match.

Tin Yat Hung, an unmarried man, has not had any luck in finding a partner. One day, he uncovers that his employer, KK, has been secretly collecting pictures of him, and soon realizes that KK has feelings for him. Feeling uneasy about KK's open declaration of love and pursuit, Yat Hung seeks guidance from his friends and learns that his male colleague, Siu Muk, also has feelings for him. Now entangled in a romantic triangle, Yat Hung must navigate his emotions towards his two admirers.

Recommendation: Oh! My Lady similar to The Producers
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Oh! My Lady(오! 마이 레이디)

2010South Korea
Age GapAge GapCohabitationComedyEntertainment IndustryOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceIdol Male LeadSelective MutismSingle Father Male Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Cohabitation, Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A spirited 35-year-old homemaker, Yoon Gae Hwa, becomes the manager of the temperamental superstar Sung Min Woo to gather sufficient funds to reclaim custody of her child from her former husband. Comedic chaos and romantic misadventures arise when they end up in an uncomfortable living arrangement, as Min Woo hires Gae Hwa to look after his daughter, Ye Eun.

Recommendation: Drama Go Go Go similar to The Producers
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Drama Go Go Go(姐姐立正向前走)

2012China
DramaEntertainment IndustryLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceActor

Like The Producers, this drama also features Drama, Entertainment Industry, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Monthly Magazine Home similar to The Producers
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Monthly Magazine Home(월간 집)

2021South Korea
Age GapBoss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceBusinessHardworking Male LeadPoor Female LeadRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRude Male LeadSismance

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Na Young Won, a successful senior editor at Monthly House, leads a simple life in a rented residence

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

2022China
Age GapCohabitationComedyDramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceSecondary CoupleBrother-Sister RelationshipDoctor Male LeadEnemies To LoversFluffyJournalist Female LeadLifeReporter Female Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 35% 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.

Recommendation: 9 End 2 Outs similar to The Producers
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9 End 2 Outs(9회말 2아웃)

2007South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceUnrequited LoveBaseballCharacter DevelopmentFriendshipLifeNice Female LeadPlayboy Male LeadSlow Burn Romance

Like The Producers, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 35% similarity match.

Hong Nan Hee is a typical employee at a publishing company

Recommendation: Dating Agency: Cyrano similar to The Producers
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Dating Agency: Cyrano(연애조작단: 시라노 )

2013South Korea
Age GapComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceMatchmakingOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Min Yeong is employed as a dating agent, and although her profession demands that she pairs clients according to their social statuses, she holds the belief that love should be free of limitations

Recommendation: Exhibition of Fireworks similar to The Producers
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Exhibition of Fireworks(불꽃놀이)

2006South Korea
DramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceUnrequited LoveCharacter DevelopmentMelodrama

Like The Producers, this drama also features Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Full House Take 2 similar to The Producers
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Full House Take 2(풀하우스 TAKE 2)

2012South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceMartial ArtsPre-Produced

Like The Producers, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Jang Man Ok (with "Man Ok" translating to "full house" in Hanja) teaches martial arts at her grandfather's school. However, she has a passion for fashion and secretly operates an online shopping website without her grandfather's awareness. Eventually, she takes on the role of a stylist for the popular idol group TAKE ONE and relocates to the opulent residence that superstar musician Lee Tae Ik inherited from his father.

Recommendation: Themselves (2022) similar to The Producers
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Themselves (2022)(뎀셀브즈)

2022South Korea
Age GapDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceMiniseriesWeb Series

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Queen similar to The Producers
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My Queen(敗犬女王)

2009Taiwan
Age GapAge GapBoss-Employee RelationshipComedyLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceEmotionally Strong Female LeadEx Comes BackMale Chases Female FirstSuperior-Subordinate RelationshipTime Skip

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

When Shan Wu Shuang, a 33-year-old single woman known for her beauty and work ethic, crosses paths with Lucas, a 25-year-old regular worker with a romantic charm, a unique story unfolds. Despite their 8-year age gap, their meeting promises to bring about a tale filled with laughter and tears. With a determined spirit, Shan Wu Shuang declares, "I'm not defeated! I'm the Queen!" (Official Blog) Available in two versions: 21 episodes (Taiwan) || 34 episodes (online)

Recommendation: Hotaru no Hikari similar to The Producers
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Hotaru no Hikari(ホタルノヒカリ)

2007Japan
Age GapAge GapBoss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyLove TriangleRomanceAdapted From A MangaBusinessClumsy Female LeadEccentric Female LeadSecret RelationshipSecret Romance

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Hotaru is employed by a well-known company that specializes in interior design. While her work may be glamorous, her personal life is quite the opposite. Living by herself, Hotaru spends her free time lounging around her rented home in casual attire. She has no interest in romantic relationships or anything else for that matter, often preferring relaxation over any form of excitement. One day, her landlord's son, who is recently separated from his spouse, visits the property for inspection, unaware that it is already occupied. Both he and Hotaru are taken aback by the messy state of the home. To their surprise, the landlord's son is revealed to be none other than Hotaru's boss, Takano.

Recommendation: La Robe de Mariage des Cieux similar to The Producers
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La Robe de Mariage des Cieux(天國的嫁衣)

2004Taiwan
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceUnrequited LoveEnemies To LoversFemale Chases Male FirstFilmed AbroadOlder Man-Younger WomanRich Man-Poor WomanSports

Like The Producers, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 32% similarity match.

Ai Qing struggled to save up enough money to finally reach her dream destination, Paris. She was overjoyed to be there. Meanwhile, Zi Hao was also in Paris, winning a prestigious international fashion award. They clashed over a small wooden horse at an artsy shop, but eventually, Ai Qing was able to acquire it with the owner's permission. Chance encounters at the airport and on the plane only deepened their dislike for each other. They were both relieved at the thought of never meeting again after the trip. Little did they know, their fates were intricately intertwined from that moment on.

Recommendation: My Dear Boy similar to The Producers
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My Dear Boy(我的男孩)

2017Taiwan
Age GapAge GapComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceClingy Male LeadFake RelationshipFirst LoveInfidelityMale Chases Female FirstNice Male Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, Entertainment Industry, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Making changes in both personal and professional life requires a great deal of bravery. Luo Xiao Fei is employed as a television commercial director under the supervision of Xiao Ye Shi, who is not only the owner of the advertising agency but also her romantic partner of half a decade. Despite feeling unsatisfied and overlooked in her long-standing relationship with Ye Shi, Xiao Fei struggles to shake things up in her life that could potentially affect her career. When she encounters An Qing Hui, a recent college graduate with a background in design, will he inspire Xiao Fei to listen to her heart and make bold choices?

Recommendation: Hotaru no Hikari 2 similar to The Producers
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Hotaru no Hikari 2(ホタルノヒカリ 2)

2010Japan
Age GapAge GapBoss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyLove TriangleRomanceAdapted From A MangaBusinessCalm Male LeadEccentric Female LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanOpposites Attract

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Three years ago, Amemiya Hotaru, known as the 'dried up woman', found herself drawn to Takano 'Buchou'. However, shortly after, Hotaru was sent to Hong Kong as part of a project team. She threw herself into her work, separated from 'Buchou'. Upon returning to Japan three years later, Hotaru joined the First Planning Department, where 'Buchou' worked. She quickly resumed her duties, but noticed significant changes in both the staff and the company atmosphere. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Last Cinderella similar to The Producers
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Last Cinderella(ラスト シンデレラ)

2013Japan
Age GapAge GapComedyDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBest Friends RelationshipGay Supporting CharacterManipulative Male LeadMother-in-law - Daughter-in-law RelationshipSassy Female LeadWarm Female Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 32% similarity match.

Sakura, a 39-year-old woman, is employed as the assistant manager at a beauty salon. While she dedicates herself to enhancing the beauty of her clients, she neglects her own appearance. Sakura harbors a desire to experience love, yet she is hesitant to embrace it fully. During a social gathering, Sakura encounters Hiroto, a younger man who works as a bike rider and becomes intrigued by her. In the same workplace, Rintaro serves as the manager. Rintaro enjoys making sarcastic comments, indulging in alcohol, and utilizing his scissors for his work.

Recommendation: 18 vs. 29 similar to The Producers
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18 vs. 29(열여덟 스물아홉)

2005South Korea
ComedyDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceAmnesiaCar AccidentEnemies To Lovers

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Yu Hye Chan, at 29 years old, is married to Kang Bong Man, a former high school classmate she once loathed but eventually grew to love. The narrative begins with her resolution to pursue a divorce; however, en route to the courthouse, she gets into a car accident. Upon regaining consciousness in the hospital, she discovers that her memory has been erased, leaving her unable to recall anything beyond the age of 18. Her husband attempts to aid her during this vulnerable time, and as she starts to heal, she finds herself developing feelings for him once more. Yet, as her physical recovery progresses, her memories begin to return, bringing back the reasons she had for wanting to leave. Will they manage to reconcile their differences, or is this the final chapter of their marriage?

Recommendation: Who's the Boss (2024) similar to The Producers
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Who's the Boss (2024)(秘書俱樂部)

2024Taiwan
Age GapComedyLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceComing Of AgeWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Cindy Wang is a determined and disciplined individual with big aspirations of becoming a director before turning 35. Despite facing unexpected setbacks after offending someone, she ends up losing the director position to her rival, Gao Shuang Yun, and taking on the role of Gao Shuang Yun's secretary. Cindy Wang decides to use her new position to uncover the truth and regain the rightful position that was taken from her. This sets the scene for a dramatic workplace conflict filled with love and competition between two women.

Recommendation: My Sassy Girl (2012) similar to The Producers
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My Sassy Girl (2012)(牵牛的夏天)

2012China
Age GapDramaEntertainment IndustryLove TriangleRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationFamous Female LeadFamous Woman-Common Man

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Entertainment Industry, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Inspired by the hit Korean film My Sassy Girl, this series follows a comparable storyline but with a unique twist. Qian Niu is an ordinary young man who crosses paths with a famous actress named Xiao Xia on a flight to Shanghai. When Xiao Xia mistakenly grabs his luggage, it sparks the beginning of their comically entertaining adventure. Qian Niu finds himself unexpectedly serving as Xiao Xia's assistant, enduring her playful teasing and antics along the way.

Recommendation: Rainbow Sweetheart similar to The Producers
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Rainbow Sweetheart(彩虹甜心)

2011China
ComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceUnrequited LoveContract RelationshipFoodie Female LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

Peng Xiao Qian works as a tour guide and sometimes resorts to deceiving people to make ends meet. In order to help her father settle his gambling debts, Xiao Qian agrees to pose as Shao Feng's missing cousin to grant his grandfather's dying wish of reuniting with his granddaughter. As Shao Feng's ex-girlfriend, a pianist, tries to win him back and his friend Xu Kai develops feelings for Xiao Qian, their lives become increasingly complicated. Despite the challenges, Xiao Qian and Shao Feng find themselves growing closer to each other.

Recommendation: Splendid Days (2001) similar to The Producers
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Splendid Days (2001)(화려한 시절)

2001South Korea
DramaRomanceSecondary CoupleUnrequited Love

Like The Producers, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Secondary Couple, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

The setting of the drama takes place in the 1970s, a time dominated by poverty but also filled with hope and happiness within families. The main characters are Suk Jin and Chul Jin, two brothers full of youth and spirit, along with Min Joo, Yun Shil's love interest, who face various challenges in life. As they navigate through these obstacles, the drama explores the endless potential of youth, considered the most beautiful phase of life. (SBS)

Recommendation: To Grow with Love similar to The Producers
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To Grow with Love(肥田囍事)

2006Hong Kong
Age GapComedyDramaRomance

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Fat Tin, a wealthy man's daughter in the Philippines, is concerned about her future due to her weight. Her father tries to arrange a marriage for her with Mak Ka Fai, but Fat Tin is uninterested and flees to Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, she faces criticism for her weight from Tai Hei, a successful designer. Despite their differences, they eventually grow closer due to unexpected events in the Philippines.

Recommendation: Snow White similar to The Producers
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Snow White(백설공주)

2004South Korea
ComedyOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceUnrequited Love

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

Ma Young Hee has harbored feelings for her best friend Han Jin Woo ever since they first crossed paths in high school. Conversely, Han Jin Woo remains oblivious to Young Hee's affections and casually dates other girls in her presence. During a trip to Japan, Young Hee encounters a young man on the street who takes her back to his apartment when she becomes intoxicated. Although she mistakenly accuses him of assault, he flees before she can file a complaint, as Japanese authorities are in pursuit of him for having an expired visa. After returning to Korea, Jin Woo visits her apartment and introduces his younger brother, Han Sun Woo, who coincidentally is the same young man she met in Japan. Jin Woo requests if Sun Woo can stay with her, and Young Hee agrees out of her feelings for Jin Woo. The plot thickens as a former high school classmate of Young Hee, Jang Hee Won, begins to pursue Jin Woo.

Recommendation: Tengoku no Koi similar to The Producers
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Tengoku no Koi(天国の恋)

2013Japan
Age GapAge GapDramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomance

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Drama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

In "Love of the Heavens," the story revolves around a romance between a woman in her forties and men in their twenties. Itsuki Hanyu, a 41-year-old housewife, runs a used bookstore and is stuck in a troubled marriage, with her 14-year-old daughter being the only reason it hasn't fallen apart. One day, Itsuki's dormant desires are awakened when she catches Shida Motoharu trying to steal an erotic novel from her shop. Fueled by her newfound desires, Itsuki embarks on a love affair with the young man. Later on, she encounters Kunimoto Satoshi/Komato Shio, who bears a striking resemblance to a past love and brings back dark secrets from the past.

Recommendation: Promise Cinderella similar to The Producers
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Promise Cinderella(プロミス・シンデレラ)

2021Japan
Age GapComedyDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceAdapted From A MangaAdult-Minor RelationshipDebtFirst LovePoor Female LeadRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor Woman

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Hayame's content married life is suddenly disrupted, leaving her without money or a place to live. Just when things seem hopeless, she crosses paths with Issei, a wealthy high school student she had once embarrassed. Watch as these two very different worlds clash in an unexpected Cinderella-like tale! (MyAnimeList) Based on the manga "Tachibana Oreko."

Recommendation: Playful Kiss similar to The Producers
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Playful Kiss(장난스런 키스)

2010South Korea
CohabitationComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceUnrequited LoveAdapted From A MangaCold Male LeadFemale Chases Male FirstFirst LoveHigh SchoolMean Male LeadSmart Male Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 30% similarity match.

Oh Ha Ni is an awkward high school girl who develops feelings for the meticulous Baek Seung Jo. Unfortunately, Seung Jo remains apathetic and spurns her affections. When Ha Ni's home is destroyed, she and her father relocate to the residence of his long-time friend. Coincidentally, Seung Jo is the eldest son of this friend, granting Ha Ni the chance to be close to the boy she adores. Will she succeed in winning over Seung Jo's heart?

Recommendation: Kimi wa Petto similar to The Producers
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Kimi wa Petto(きみはペット)

2003Japan
CohabitationComedyDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceAdapted From A MangaCharacter DevelopmentClingy Male LeadCold Female LeadHidden IdentitySecret RelationshipSmart Female Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Sumire excels in education, career, and appearance, making her seem too flawless for her boyfriend, who ends their relationship. After experiencing sexual harassment at work, Sumire decides to take action. Feeling lonely and dejected, she discovers a young man named Takeshi injured in a cardboard box. She offers him shelter, but he refuses to leave unless she agrees to let him stay as her "pet". Takeshi agrees to the arrangement and quickly embraces his new role. As they navigate their unique relationship as "master" and "pet", a man from Sumire's past who once caught her interest returns to Japan. Despite his offer of the perfect life, Sumire can't seem to get "Momo" out of her mind. Is it possible that she is developing feelings for her pet?

Recommendation: Witch's Romance similar to The Producers
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Witch's Romance(마녀의 연애)

2014South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBusinessCheerful Male LeadMale Chases Female FirstNice Male LeadReporter Female LeadWarm Man-Cold WomanWorkplace Setting

Like The Producers, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Ban Ji Yeon is a 39-year-old woman who is single. She is passionate about her career as a reporter, to the extent that her colleagues often refer to her as a “witch.” Her past, marked by her fiancé's disappearance just before their wedding, has led her to dismiss the idea of true love. On the other hand, Yoon Dong Ha is a 25-year-old man who co-owns a small errand service with a friend. Although he appears cheerful, he is still grieving the loss of his girlfriend in an accident. When Ji Yeon and Dong Ha cross paths, chemistry ignites between them, and despite their age gap, they discover shared experiences and emotional wounds.

Recommendation: Hospital Ship similar to The Producers
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Hospital Ship(병원선)

2017South Korea
Age GapCohabitationDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceCharacter DevelopmentLove SquareMedicalNice Male LeadSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadTeamwork

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Cohabitation, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

A team of military physicians boards a medical ship destined for isolated islands, yet their reasons for joining are not entirely selfless. Among the group are Eun Jae, a meticulous surgeon facing a career obstacle; Kwak Hyun, an internal medicine physician who has volunteered for the mission; and Jae Geol, an oriental medicine practitioner who has been assigned to the vessel against his will. In their thirties and experienced in their fields, these doctors are grappling with personal challenges as they embark on a journey of self-exploration, learning to cultivate empathy as healers while pursuing more meaningful lives.

Recommendation: I Need Romance Season 3 similar to The Producers
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I Need Romance Season 3(로맨스가 필요해 3)

2014South Korea
Age GapCohabitationComedyDramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceChildhood Friends RelationshipClingy Male LeadHardworking Female LeadMale Chases Female FirstMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadWarm Man-Cold Woman

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Shin Joo Yeon, a 33-year-old fashion marketing director at a home shopping network, has cultivated a tough and resilient exterior to navigate her professional environment. After numerous disappointments in her romantic life, she has nearly lost hope in finding true love. On the other hand, Joo Wan, a 26-year-old songwriter with a laid-back attitude, has returned to Korea after spending seventeen years abroad. Until he was nine, he was largely cared for by his mother’s friend and her daughter, Shin Joo Yeon. While she remembers him only as the child she had to entertain when her mother was preoccupied, Joo Wan’s fondest early memories—ranging from bath time to playful moments and learning to tie his shoes—are filled with her presence. Upon reuniting, he seeks to mend Joo Yeon’s disillusioned view of romance.

Recommendation: Accompany You Ups and Downs similar to The Producers
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Accompany You Ups and Downs(愿有人陪你颠沛流离)

2017China
ComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceUnrequited LoveGhost-seeing Male LeadReincarnationSupernaturalYouth

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 29% similarity match.

He Tan, a college student facing the possibility of leaving school, finds himself smitten with the popular Wang Dan Sui. Determined to win her over, he boldly declares in front of his peers that he will graduate with top honors and then ask her out. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he begins to see ghosts and befriends seven spirits of various ages, personalities, and appearances that haunt the campus. Initially disruptive, these ghosts eventually become his companions.

Recommendation: Accidentally Meow on You similar to The Producers
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Accidentally Meow on You(一不小心喵上你)

2022China
Age GapComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryRomanceCatCold Male LeadTsundere Male LeadWeb Series

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, Entertainment Industry, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A tough boss with a tsundere attitude crosses paths with a remarkably strong young woman who becomes an assistant in the entertainment industry. Accustomed to browsing cat videos online daily, they bond over their shared love for felines. Former athlete Zhou Tian is compelled to pause her career due to an old injury resurfacing. By chance, she enters the entertainment world and secures a job as an assistant. Subsequently, Zhou Tian inadvertently befriends a stranger online due to their mutual affection for cats. They gradually open up to each other, sharing their innermost thoughts and emotions. To Zhou Tian's surprise, the mysterious 'netizen' she connected with turns out to be the stoic CEO Ji Chen.

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My Shining Girl( 자체발광 그녀)

2012South Korea
ComedyEntertainment IndustryLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceFriendshipPlayboy Male LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Entertainment Industry, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Jeon Ji Huon begins her career as a scriptwriter at KBN, a broadcasting company. At her new job, she encounters Noh Yong Woo, a producer who was once her boyfriend, and Gang Min, a top star known for being challenging and arrogant. In an effort to demonstrate her value to her former partner and her new colleagues, she attempts to convince Gang Min to collaborate with KBN.

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Viva Femina(耀眼的你啊)

2023China
Age GapComedyDramaOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceFamily RelationshipFemale Centered PlotFriendshipSismance

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The tale of three women with contrasting personalities who unexpectedly become friends and support each other through life's challenges, discovering their self-worth along the way. Kang Zi You, who recently returned to China from the United States, works as a sales executive director at an aesthetic medical clinic owned by her close friend Lin Qian Yu. Despite excelling in her career, Kang Zi You struggles with personal organization and relies on her daughter Kang Ni for support. Kang Ni, a skilled homemaker with a passion for cooking and table setting, cares for her mother while longing for independence. The arrival of a new doctor, Nie Yun Ze, disrupts the women's routine but also brings Kang Zi You and Nie Yun Ze closer despite their differences. Meanwhile, Lin Qian Yu's marital problems compel Kang Zi You to work with her ex-husband's wife, Meng Yu Shan, to find a solution.

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A Business Proposal(社內相親)

2023Hong Kong
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyDramaRomanceSecondary CoupleCEO Male LeadDouble IdentityFake RelationshipRich Male Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 29% similarity match.

The ambitious CEO of Go Food, Keung Tai Mo Tyson, decides to give in to his grandfather's matchmaking and go on a blind date. At the same time, Suen Ho Lee Hollie, a junior employee at Go Food, reluctantly agrees to go on a blind date on behalf of her friend Chan Ying Shu. A love story unfolds between the high-ranking executive and the lowly staff member after their unexpected blind date. Meanwhile, Tyson's assistant Cheung ShingDong Frankie and Chan Ying Shu, the daughter of a wealthy man, find love at first sight. As their relationships progress, they will share many memorable moments in this heartwarming romantic comedy. (Makerville.hk)

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Xiao Ju's Spring(小菊的春天)

2011China
ComedyDramaRomanceSecondary CoupleFamily

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 29% 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.

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ShenZhen(一男三女合租记)

2014China
CohabitationComedyDramaRomanceWeb Novel Adaptation

Like The Producers, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Song Xiao Lei is a man who is currently without a job, but he values honesty and holds onto his ideals. Following a difficult breakup, he decides to move in with three attractive women: Bai Jing Jing, a sharp-witted fashion enthusiast, Li Mei Dai, a sheltered girl who ran away from home, and Hu Li Li. Li Li, who witnessed her parents' tumultuous relationship that ended in her mother's tragic death, is now wary and skeptical when it comes to love. This story is inspired by the web novel "One Man and Three Women Renting Together" by Song Xiao Jun.

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Dokushin Kizoku( 独身貴族 )

2013Japan
ComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceBrothers' Relationship

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Hoshino Mamoru, also known as the "Gentleman Bachelor," is the talented and skilled CEO of a film production company established by his father. His younger sibling, Hoshino Sumoru, known as the "Separation Strategist," is a shrewd negotiator navigating a divorce while managing a hectic dating life. Haruno Yuki, referred to as the "Matrimonial Wanderer," once aspired to be a scriptwriter but now works part-time as a homemaker, disenchanted with romance and matrimony. As their paths converge, unforeseen events start to reshape their destinies.

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Choco Bank(초코뱅크)

2016South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyDramaLove TriangleRomanceUnrequited LoveBusinessCafé SettingDifficult AdulthoodInner MonologueMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like The Producers, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 29% similarity match.

Kim Eun Haeng has recently graduated from college and is stepping into his professional life. His father ensured he had a fortuitous beginning by giving him a name that signifies wealth. Eun Haeng, which translates to "Bank" in Korean, alongside a young woman named Ha Cho Co, who is preparing to launch her own venture, face the common challenges that many individuals in their twenties encounter when they enter the workforce for the first time. The narrative unfolds as the two connect and explore the intricacies of the financial services sector.

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My Troublesome Star(금쪽같은 내스타)

2025South Korea
Age GapComedyDramaEntertainment IndustryRomanceSecondary CoupleActress Female LeadCEO Male LeadDetective FictionDetective Male LeadFormer Celebrity Female LeadInvestigationMiddle-Aged Female LeadMystery

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, Entertainment Industry, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 29% similarity match.

Actress Im Se Ra is celebrating her incredible achievement as the youngest recipient of a best actress award in 1999. However, her triumph is short-lived when she is struck by a truck that night, leading her to awaken 25 years later in the body of Bong Cheong Ja, a woman in her middle age. With a strong desire to reclaim her acting career and uncover the truth about her circumstances, she teams up with Dokgo Cheol, a former detective specializing in violent crimes who has been relegated to traffic enforcement. As Cheong Ja and Cheol collaborate, they uncover an enigmatic connection from the past that has the potential to transform both of their lives.

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The Perfect Wedding(風光大嫁)

2018China
Age GapBoss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleRomanceFamily

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Boss-Employee Relationship, Love Triangle, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A tale of two sisters who both develop feelings for the same man when the younger sister arranges for the older sister to go on a date with him. Ning Xia is a regular office worker who once rescued Zhao Dan Qiao, a young executive who had been searching for her. Unaware of their past connection, they both join the same company and initially have their reservations about each other. Ning Xia has been communicating with someone online under the username Little Red Bean, only to discover that it is actually Zhao Dan Qiao. Feeling suspicious, she asks her cousin Ning Xin to meet with him instead. Ning Xin, who was recently dumped by her ex-boyfriend for financial reasons, becomes intent on marrying Zhao Dan Qiao upon learning about his wealthy background. This causes complications when Ning Xia and Zhao Dan Qiao start to develop feelings for each other, with Ning Xin becoming an obstacle in their budding relationship.

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Romance Is a Bonus Book(로맨스는 별책부록)

2019South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationComedyLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBusinessFriends To LoversMelodramaNice Male LeadSecret CrushSlow Burn RomanceSmart Male LeadSuccessful Male Lead

Like The Producers, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Comedy, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Cha Eun Ho is a talented and attractive author who holds the position of the youngest chief editor at a publishing house. He possesses a composed personality and remains level-headed in his professional environment. His life becomes intertwined with that of his childhood friend, Kang Dan Yi, who was once a well-known copywriter. Currently, she is divorced, a single mother, out of work, and facing various challenges while trying to secure employment. Despite her previous success, she struggles to find a job. In a bid to improve her situation, she fabricates details about her past and takes on a temporary position in the same office as Cha Eun Ho. As their lives intersect more frequently, a romance begins to develop.

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My Lovely Sam Soon(내 이름은 김삼순)

2005South Korea
Boss-Employee RelationshipComedyDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceCharacter DevelopmentContract RelationshipFamily PressureFemale Chases Male FirstFoodMean Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanSlow Burn Romance

Like The Producers, this drama also features Boss-Employee Relationship, Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Kim Sam Sun is a skilled baker known for her exquisite pastries and cakes. On Christmas Eve, she discovers that her boyfriend, Min Hyeon U, has been unfaithful, leading her to end their relationship. That very night, she encounters Hyun Jin Heon, who owns a restaurant named Bon Appetit. By a twist of fate, Jin Heon is in need of a baker, and Sam Sun finds herself without a job. She is appointed as the head baker at the restaurant, resulting in a tumultuous relationship filled with constant bickering between the two.

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How to Marry a 40ish Old Woman in 90 Days(40女と90日間で結婚する方法)

2009Japan
Age GapAge GapComedyOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceShort Length Series

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Comedy, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A woman in her forties working as a beautician catches the eye of a young man in his early twenties who works a regular job and soon they develop romantic feelings for each other.

Recommendation: Wednesday 3:30 PM similar to The Producers
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Wednesday 3:30 PM(수요일 오후3시30분)

2017South Korea
Age GapCohabitationComedyLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceBreak UpFire AccidentFriends To LoversInfidelityLifeNice Male LeadWeb SeriesYouth

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Cohabitation, Comedy, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

If you're struggling to move on from your ex-boyfriend, what's the best way to win his affection again? Seon Eun Woo has been heartbroken after her boyfriend, Baek Seung Gyu, ended their relationship. Despite this, she still harbors strong feelings for him and wishes to rekindle their romance. In a moment of inspiration, Eun Woo decides to recruit her childhood friend, Yoon Jae Won, to engage in a faux relationship aimed at making Seung Gyu feel envious. Jae Won agrees to move in with Eun Woo to execute her intricate plan, showcasing their supposed romance on her social media platforms. However, how will Kim Hye Won interfere with Eun Woo's ideal setup? Furthermore, what unfolds when the fake emotions between Eun Woo and Jae Won begin to develop into something genuine? (Viki) Two formats are available: 15 episodes (Oksusu) || 10 episodes (SBS)

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Coffee Cat Mama(貓屎媽媽)

2013Hong Kong
Age GapComedyDramaRomanceOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Comedy, Drama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In order to honor her deceased father's wishes, BIN KWAI WOR established a unique coffee shop where she crossed paths with BAO CHI TAI, known as "Tai Chi Bao" (Raisin Bread). TAI, a single father with an 8-year-old son, dreams of becoming the coffee king of Hong Kong. As TAI learned the art of latte-making from WOR, their feelings for each other blossomed, despite facing numerous obstacles. The biggest challenge they faced was overcoming the disapproval of WOR's two mothers, her biological mother MA SZE NGA and stepmother SO MEI, who were against their relationship. With so many hurdles to overcome, how will TAI and WOR navigate their love story and brew a strong and fragrant cup of coffee together?

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Reunited Worlds(다시 만난 세계)

2017South Korea
ComedyDramaLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceMelodramaReincarnationSuperhuman StrengthSupernaturalSupernatural Power

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

After twelve years since his fatal car accident, Sung Hae Sung miraculously reappears, looking exactly the same as he did before, without having aged at all. With the support of his friends and his first love, Jong Won, Hae Sung embarks on a journey to rectify the situation for his family and uncover the enigmas surrounding both his death and his return to life.

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Part-Time Mello(파트타임 멜로)

2021South Korea
ComedyLove TriangleOlder Woman-Younger ManRomanceSecondary CoupleCo-workers' RelationshipMultiple MainsRestaurantWaitress Female LeadWeb Series

Like The Producers, this drama also features Comedy, Love Triangle, Older Woman-Younger Man, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 28% similarity match.

Seul Mi decides to work at 'Sol&Pub' part-time after abandoning her goal of becoming a civil servant. She hopes for excitement and love, but encounters unforeseen challenges instead. The workplace is filled with colleagues who clash and a manager who shifts blame onto others. A romance between two individuals with contrasting personalities unfolds amidst the chaos. (KOK TV)

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Meet in Gourmet Food(食分喜歡你)

2019China
CohabitationComedyDramaRomanceSecondary CoupleChef Male LeadFirst LoveFoodLove Hate RelationshipRestaurant

Like The Producers, this drama also features Cohabitation, Comedy, Drama, Romance, and Secondary Couple themes with a 28% similarity match.

The drama follows the journey of Su Xiao Ying, a teenager with exceptional taste buds, as she embarks on a culinary adventure alongside the talented chef, Ji Shi. Together, they chase after their dreams, discover the essence of food, and create a heartfelt love story. (Douban)

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The Age Difference in Love(爱的年龄差 第一季)

2022China
Age GapBoss-Employee RelationshipCohabitationDramaRomanceOlder Man-Younger WomanRich Male LeadRich Man-Poor WomanShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Producers, this drama also features Age Gap, Boss-Employee Relationship, Cohabitation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.