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The Song(恋恋阙歌)

2017China
ActionChinese OperaChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMusicMusician Female LeadOpera Singer Female LeadRomanceSuspenseThriller

The story takes place in historic Shanghai during the 1920s. After completing her education overseas, a young woman returns to China and becomes immersed in the societal changes happening around her. She crosses paths with a wealthy businessman from Shanghai and they develop romantic feelings for each other. The woman is a talented opera performer, but their love faces obstacles when various antagonists try to sabotage their relationship.

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Recommendation: The Mantis Killer similar to The Song
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The Mantis Killer(螳螂)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerMilitary

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 54% similarity match.

Recommendation: Iron Pear similar to The Song
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Iron Pear(鐵梨花)

2010China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The series revolves around the challenges faced by the main character as she is compelled into a marriage with a high-ranking official of the Kuomintang, also known as the National party.

Recommendation: Reborn (2010) similar to The Song
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Reborn (2010)(重生門)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Flaming Brothers similar to The Song
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The Flaming Brothers(绝命追踪)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1929, the son of Liao Sheng Hui, the head of the police department in Tianjin, was unknowingly drawn into a complex scheme orchestrated by an unknown individual. This scheme led him to uncover the secrets surrounding a fire at the Shengnan Orphanage 14 years prior, a collection of mysterious Dunhuang cultural relics, a shocking series of poisonings that rattled the city, and the involvement of various factions such as the Communist Party, the Kuomintang, the Japanese, and the Beiyang warlords. Liao Sheng Hui faced numerous challenges as he delved into the puzzle, including formidable adversaries like the meticulous KMT special agent Zeng Jia Yang and the skilled Japanese ninja Ikuko. As the mysteries unraveled, the true motives of the Japanese and the Kuomintang were revealed, leading Liao Sheng Hui to a painful realization that he, Zeng Jia Yang, and Yu Zi were all connected to the orphanage. Despite their different allegiances, the three banded together to confront their common enemies, only to be defeated. When the anti-Japanese war erupted in 1937, the three comrades, now staunch communist fighters, reunited on the battlefield to fight against the common foe.

Recommendation: Zhan Di Shi Hou similar to The Song
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Zhan Di Shi Hou(战地狮吼)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMusicMusician Female LeadOpera Singer Female LeadSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Music, Musician Female Lead, and Opera Singer Female Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Miracle Healer similar to The Song
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Miracle Healer(超级小郎中)

2017China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerAdventureInvestigationMartial ArtsMysteryWuxia

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

The tale chronicles the events of the 20th century, depicting the struggles of the people amidst natural disasters and ongoing chaos. Hidden motives emerge, taking advantage of the turmoil for nefarious purposes. Small Lang Yang Yi, possessing the spirit of a dragon, becomes entangled in a treacherous battle in Shanghai due to a plague incident, where he encounters the Mayor Mo Xiaoyu and falls in love. Unbeknownst to many, Yang Yi also harbors a dark side, driven by a delusional quest for "longevity" that leads him to spread the plague artificially, profit from medicinal herb production, and orchestrate political assassinations and wars. His ultimate goal is to unleash the "six scourges" through blood sacrifices in order to ensure his own survival.

Recommendation: Scarlet Dense Fog similar to The Song
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Scarlet Dense Fog(血色迷雾)

2008China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerFamilyTreasure HuntingWar

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 47% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Black Fox (2011) similar to The Song
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The Black Fox (2011)(黑狐)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceMilitary

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 46% similarity match.

Gu Han Sen, a prominent figure in Shanghai, took in two sons during the early years of the Republic of China - Liao Si Cheng and Fang Tian Yi. The two adopted sons, along with Gu Han Sen's daughter Ting Gu, grew up together like true siblings. Fang Tian Yi, a kind and honest young man, valued their sibling bond above all else. Despite his unrequited love for Ting Gu, he kept his feelings hidden after learning of her feelings for Liao Si Cheng. The trio bravely fought against the Japanese invasion and played a crucial role in the War of Liberation. Gu Han Sen, aware of his daughter's feelings for Liao Si Cheng, attempted to arrange their marriage, but Liao Si Cheng prioritized his duties over personal matters. He joined the BIS, with Ting Gu and Fang Tian Yi following suit. Years later, they were unknowingly involved in a conspiracy while intercepting Qing treasures as part of a team led by Liao Si Cheng.

Recommendation: Black Name List similar to The Song
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Black Name List(黑色名单)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWar

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Little Devil similar to The Song
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The Little Devil(混世小魔头)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerComedy

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

The tale revolves around the 48th inheritor of the Yang Warriors martial arts technique, who battles monsters and enhances his abilities to emerge as a genuine hero. Yang Xiao Lang has never been fond of mastering martial arts. Disappointed by his lack of drive, his grandmother sends him to live with his uncle Liu Guo, who manages the Zhonghua restaurant in Jiangcheng. In this unfamiliar town, Yang Xiao Lang becomes entangled with the police, the Qinglong Clan, and foreigners. In order to defend Xiao Fan, the woman he loves, Yang Xiao Lang must rise to the occasion, relying on his intelligence to combat injustices and bring glory to his family.

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Thin Ice(薄冰)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist Party

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

During the year 1943 in Shanghai, Chen Qian, a military operative, was tasked with eliminating the Japanese forces, but ended up being ensnared by Yujiro Ida, the leader of Japan's plum organization

Recommendation: The Moon and the Wind similar to The Song
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The Moon and the Wind(月影风荷)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerFamily

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 46% similarity match.

A romantic thriller unfolding in the chaotic era of Shanghai. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Epiphyllum Dream similar to The Song
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Epiphyllum Dream(昙花梦)

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerCrimeDeathMartial ArtsMurderPolice Officer Male LeadStrong Female Lead

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

Taking place in the Republican era, Cheng Ci Hang is a respected law enforcement officer known for his unwavering dedication to justice. However, his life takes a twist when he becomes entangled in a series of mysterious murder investigations and embarks on a tumultuous romantic journey with a woman.

Recommendation: Spy Hunter similar to The Song
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Spy Hunter(天衣无缝)

2019China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCrimeEspionageMilitaryMultiple MainsPolitical

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

During the spring of 1931, The Communist Party expanded their network by establishing communication stations in China. They then turned their attention to Western Europe and dispatched two agents, known as "Asthray" and "Porcelain", to Paris. This led to the unveiling of a series of clandestine agreements, deceitful acts, mysterious deaths, illicit romances, and alliances between military personnel and members of a notable family.

Recommendation: Insects Awaken similar to The Song
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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationCrimeDoppelgangerEspionageWarWorld War 2

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 44% similarity match.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a man caught the attention of the Japanese for resembling a suspected BIS spy. He was drawn into the perilous world of espionage but under the guidance of another individual, he comes to understand his duties as a loyal citizen and devotes himself to resisting the occupation forces. Chen Shan survives by trading intelligence on the streets. Mistaken for BIS agent Xiao Zheng Guo, Chen Shan's sister Chen Xia is abducted by Japanese spy leader Huang Mu Wei in order to manipulate him into cooperating. To rescue his sister, Chen Shan undergoes rigorous training and proves to be an outstanding spy. Assuming the identity of Xiao Zheng Guo, he infiltrates the BIS headquarters in Chongqing and embarks on a dangerous mission where a single mistake could be fatal. Despite never intending to betray his homeland, as a Chinese national, Chen Shan encounters Zhang Li, a woman with strong convictions, and gradually transforms into someone willing to sacrifice everything, even his own life, for the greater good of his country.

Recommendation: Iron Masked Singer similar to The Song
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Iron Masked Singer(铁面歌女)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerInvestigationMystery

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

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Sanjin Mountain City(三进山城)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerJapanese Colonial RuleWar

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

The narrative follows the Eighth Route Army as they attempt to reclaim Qiyang City, a strategic military outpost held by the Japanese forces during the Anti-Japanese War

Recommendation: Unshakable Faith similar to The Song
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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerCrimeEspionage

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Amidst numerous challenges posed by U.S. and Jiang spy operatives, Police Officer Pang Hong Mei successfully rescued Ji Danyang, a patriotic scientist recently returned from the United States, from an enemy spy. Together, they traveled to Lumen City to take part in the "Water Drop Project." Enemy special forces devised a sabotage mission called "Operation Rock," mobilized their troops, and attempted to dismantle the "Water Drop Project." Pang Hong Mei and Ji Dan Yang engaged in a fierce battle with enemy agents in Lumen, thwarted their scheme, safeguarded the "Water Drop Project," and ultimately achieved the desired outcome. The pair, who endured a life-threatening ordeal, also fulfilled their aspirations and unwavering beliefs.

Recommendation: The Detective Season 2 (2023) similar to The Song
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The Detective Season 2 (2023)(神探侠侣 第二季)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Gu Zhan Bei reunites with his former lover Jiang Ling Long, who has assumed a new identity and established the Jiangbei Detective Agency. Opting to rejoin her agency, Gu Zhan Bei and Jiang Ling Long team up to rekindle their bond and tackle cases together.

Recommendation: Special Competition similar to The Song
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Special Competition(特殊争夺)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerCompetitionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jian Zui Nv Fa Yi Zhi Yan Shi similar to The Song
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Jian Zui Nv Fa Yi Zhi Yan Shi(鉴罪女法医之魇始)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Tao Zhen Yan, a trainee forensic doctor in the Republic of China, crossed paths with private detective Gu Nan Chuan during an investigation into a murder. Their destinies intertwined as they encountered the notorious stamp demon serial killer, leading them to collaborate in unraveling perplexing cases. (SubbingPaws on Ko-Fi)

Recommendation: Accidental Firing (2025) similar to The Song
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Accidental Firing (2025)(走火)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Lu Yan is on a quest for retribution for his parents, but encounters continuous obstacles from Mu Lan. As their journeys intertwine, he realizes she is his long-lost love from childhood. With no choice but to collaborate, they expose the mysteries surrounding the elusive figure known as "Lu Chang He", who has been outsmarting them at every turn.

Recommendation: The King of Shanghai similar to The Song
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The King of Shanghai(上海王)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

During the early 1900s in China, Xiao Yue Gui, a young girl from the countryside, moves to Shanghai to avoid starvation. By rescuing Yu Qi Yang, a member of the Pujiang Association, the most powerful gang in Shanghai, she gains access to the leaders of the organization. This leads her to start working at their brothel, which alters the course of her life. Xiao Yue Gui is now on a journey to become the next "King of Shanghai," following in the footsteps of three previous generations, as depicted in Hong Ying's novel.

Recommendation: Rouge Snow similar to The Song
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Rouge Snow(胭脂雪 )

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

Due to financial difficulties, Wen Yu He's father agreed to have her marry into the Gu family as the wife of Madam Gu's third son. With Madam Gu's first son missing and her second son deceased, all hope was placed on Yu He and her remaining brother-in-law. The third son, Shao Tang, is known for his reckless behavior, spending time in brothels and gambling away his money. Madam Gu believed that Yu He could positively influence her son. Yun Kai, a school teacher, disguised himself as a groundskeeper to work in the Gu household, assisting with accounting and the family's lantern business. Despite facing mistreatment from her older sister-in-law, Yu He remains devoted to Shao Tang. As tensions rise and hidden agendas come to light, the Gu family's secrets begin to unravel, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

Recommendation: Mother Wife similar to The Song
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Mother Wife(娘妻)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

In the 1930s, the setting for this tale is in the southern region of Fujian

Recommendation: New Spring of Plum Blossoms similar to The Song
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New Spring of Plum Blossoms(新一剪梅)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

Shen Xin Ci escapes from her dangerous fiance, Liang Yong Chang, after discovering the truth. Along the way, she encounters Zhao Shi Jun, who shows compassion by giving her money to settle her father's medical bills. Following her father's passing, Xin Ci resolves to find Shi Jun and repay his kindness, regardless of the request. To resolve conflicts between Shahe Town and Wan Jia Village and secure the water supply, Zhao Shi Jun is compelled to marry Mayor Wan's daughter, Wan Qiu Ling. On their journey to Qiu Ling's new home, she falls ill due to a lifelong condition but is saved by a mysterious doctor, Liang Yong Chang. He offers a cure for her illness but warns that she will be unable to conceive in the future. Determined to continue her family line, Qiu Ling follows Yong Chang's advice and switches places with another girl to ensure pregnancy. Unbeknownst to Yong Chang, the other girl happens to be his former fiance, Shen Xin Ci. Now, Yong Chang seeks revenge on Zhao Shi Jun and anyone else in his path.

Recommendation: Shanghai, Shanghai similar to The Song
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Shanghai, Shanghai(上海, 上海)

2010China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical Fiction

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Recommendation: The Legend of Qing Cheng similar to The Song
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The Legend of Qing Cheng(青城缘)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

"The Tale of Qin Cheng" narrates the renowned saga of Meng's Household and Lin's Household near the Yellow River. In the past, Meng Xiang He, the heir of Meng's clan, wedded Lin Xiang Yu, the offspring of Lin's Household, in an arranged marriage. However, he absconded shortly after the ceremony. Consequently, Meng's Household agreed to a settlement: if Meng Xiang He did not return within six years, they would compensate Lin's Household with ten thousand silver dollars and over sixty thousand square meters of land. After six years, Meng Xiang He reappeared with his newfound lover as his wife. This led to a complex web of emotions involving both families and wives. Leveraging his business acumen, he amassed a fortune through trading hookahs and rose to become the wealthiest individual in Qingcheng, earning himself the status of a legendary figure. As the prolonged feud neared its conclusion, the true identity of the main antagonist was finally revealed. (Q1Q2)

Recommendation: A Beauty in Troubled Times similar to The Song
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A Beauty in Troubled Times(亂世佳人)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s, this famous story follows the journey of Zhang Lian Xin, a former maid who defies her predetermined fate during China's conflict with Japan. In her pursuit of liberty and affection, Lian Xin becomes entangled in Zhang Wen Jin's plot to overthrow his father, leading to her and Chong Yang being falsely accused of a crime. As they face numerous challenges while battling against Wen Jin and the Japanese forces, Lian Xin and Chong Yang develop a romantic relationship. In an attempt to protect Chong Yang, Lian Xin chooses to turn down He Tian, a wealthy admirer who is deeply in love with her, and instead weds Ma Kun, the influential leader of Shanghai Bund's underworld. Upon uncovering Ma Kun's true nature and facing the wrath of the Japanese, Lian Xin and Chong Yang make the ultimate sacrifice by relinquishing their love and lives in the name of freedom and justice.

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Butler(男管家)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThriller

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Lobbyist similar to The Song
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Lobbyist(로비스트 (说客))

2007South Korea
ActionDramaRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Drama, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

This drama revolves around a female lobbyist navigating the world of global arms dealers. Kang Tae Hyuk is the heir to a leading arms manufacturing firm in Korea. He is a young entrepreneur with an impeccable appearance and eloquent speech. Possessing a natural talent for lobbying, he is also an expert strategist. His ambition is to dominate the entire Asian market.

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Infernal Lover(无间有爱; 花舞飞雪 )

2010Taiwan
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

In 1913, Yuan Shi Kai assumed the role of temporary president and collaborated with foreign countries to betray the nation. Four individuals - Feng Yi, a covert operative dedicated to his homeland, Liu Yi Kui, a passionate nationalist, Hua Er, a destitute girl longing for basic necessities, and Xiao Xue, an aspiring singer - all become entangled in the clandestine plot to betray their country. Xiao Xue harbors feelings of affection and admiration for Liu Yi Kui, who, in turn, develops feelings for the courageous Hua Er. However, Hua Er's heart belongs to Feng Yi, who had shown her kindness in her time of need. As they face a treacherous conspiracy and the destiny of their nation, their youthful relationships become increasingly complex, and their bond must withstand numerous challenges until they ultimately emerge as unsung heroes of the nation. During that era, a group of individuals emerged who, though not connected by blood or friendship, were willing to make great sacrifices that have shaped our present reality.

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The Songs of Soil(歌謠風華-初聲)

2012Taiwan
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMusic

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Music themes with a 42% similarity match.

In the 1930s, the Taiwanese music industry emerged, influenced by the culture and in turn influencing the culture itself.

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Library( 天一生水)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

The tale takes place in the early Minguo period within a concealed library. Fan Zhen holds the books passed down from his forebears in high regard and protects them fiercely. Fan Shu Han, Fan Zhen's adopted son, possesses an extraordinary memory and is infatuated with Lin Ruo Yun, the daughter of his father's long-time friend Lin Zheng Gong. Despite their decision to run away together, their plans are foiled, leading to a tragic outcome. Fan Yu Lian, Shu Han's older sister, is intelligent and sophisticated. She is compelled to marry Lin Shao Qing, Zheng Gong's eldest son, due to family obligations, even though her heart belongs to Fang Zi Wen, a scholar who frequents her family's library.

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Daughter-in-Law's Tears(媳妇的眼泪)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

Lin Wan Ru's family runs a well-known bean shop and they lead a modest, yet fulfilling life. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when Mr. Lin agrees to guarantee his cousin's loan and becomes the primary target of debt collectors. The family loses everything, including their shop and home. To repay the debt, Wan Ru takes a job at Ji Xiang Brothel. Gao Ming Hui, a compassionate and affluent young man who owns a prosperous timber business, empathizes with Wan Ru and falls in love with her. Despite his mother's strong disapproval, Ming Hui rescues Wan Ru from her difficult situation at the brothel and decides to marry her.

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Stay Young Stay Passion(珠江人家)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMusicMusician Female LeadOpera Singer Female LeadChef Male LeadFamily RelationshipFoodLifeMultiple Mains

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Music, Musician Female Lead, and Opera Singer Female Lead themes with a 41% similarity match.

The narrative begins with the unsuccessful rebellion in 1927, where Communist Party members Chen and his spouse sacrificed their lives to protect their fellow revolutionaries. Following their deaths, their three children excelled in the fields of Cantonese medicine, cuisine, and opera, gaining recognition throughout Guangzhou. Despite facing challenges during wartime, the siblings remained committed to their goals. After the crackdown on revolutionaries in Guangzhou on April 15, 1927, Chen and his wife, members of the CCP underground, bravely lost their lives, leaving their three children to be taken in by ordinary citizens. The eldest son, Chen Shan He, trained in medicine, while the second son, Chen Qing Wei, pursued a career as a chef, and the youngest daughter, Chen Li Xia, became an opera singer. Guided by their mentors, they became renowned in their respective fields. As they prepared to avenge their parents' deaths, war erupted in Guangzhou, altering their paths significantly. Chen Shan He fought against Japanese merchants for seven years to safeguard traditional Chinese medicine secrets and combat Japan's biological weapons. Chen Qing Wei, refusing to betray his country, moved to Hong Kong to promote Cantonese cuisine before returning to Guangzhou to assist his brother in aiding the people. Meanwhile, Chen Li Xia led her opera troupe during the war, honing her skills and navigating the challenges of their reality. Despite the hardships of war, the siblings remained steadfast in upholding their values and passing down their expertise.

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Rose Martial World(玫瑰江湖)

2009China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdventureMartial ArtsWuxia

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

The setting of the story is in the early years of the Minguo period, shortly after 1912. Jun Qi Luo, who comes from the affluent and prominent Jun family of Ji Shi Villa, has always lived a life of privilege. She was raised alongside Shen Si Ru, an orphan taken in by the Jun family. Despite appearing meek and compliant, Si Ru harbors a deep-seated jealousy towards Qi Luo. Both girls develop feelings for the same man, Mu Sheng, who only reciprocates Qi Luo's love. Qi Luo and Mu Sheng decide to part ways temporarily so that Mu Sheng can pursue his aspirations, with plans to reunite and marry once he has achieved success. During Mu Sheng's absence, Si Ru schemes and sets off a series of events that alters the course of everyone's lives. There are two options to watch the series: either 20 episodes lasting 70 minutes each or 30 episodes lasting 45 minutes each.

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Extremely Urgent(迫在眉睫)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdventureQing DynastyTomb Raiding

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

Extremely Urgent is set in the aftermath of the downfall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911. With the weak warlord government in power, thieves are targeting the nation's treasures, many of which are now in the hands of the public. He Cai is determined to safeguard a valuable treasure map that could lead to the 64 volumes of the Yongle Encyclopedia. To do this, he establishes a group called Dancing Sand to protect the treasures. Unexpectedly, he crosses paths with Chen Mo, a Chinese boxing expert who was raised in America and has returned to Shanghai in search of a valuable artifact. Chen Mo lost her biological father at a young age and was taken in by an American named Henry, who trained her in the art of treasure hunting. Despite starting off on opposing sides, He Cai and Chen Mo find themselves drawn to each other and eventually fall in love.

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More than I Can Say(岁岁知我意)

2025China
Chinese OperaChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionOpera Singer Female LeadRomanceBusinessman Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Opera, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Opera Singer Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 40% similarity match.

During a chaotic period, Chen Zhi Yi, a novice in Peking opera, faces the collapse of her troupe and the heartbreak of losing her cherished one. Following a significant realization, she joins forces with Ruan Sui Qing, the heir of a notable newspaper magnate, to confront those who pose a danger to them. As her adventure progresses, she unearths her own identity and carves out a new direction in the realm of opera.

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Yang San Jie Gao Zhuang(杨三姐告状)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerAdapted From An OperaCrimeQing Dynasty

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around a notorious murder that deeply affected the authorities and the general populace during the transition from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China

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The Revenge of Begonia(风月无边)

2024China
Chinese OperaChinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionMusician Female LeadRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationHidden AgendaShort Length SeriesSinger Female LeadStrong Male LeadWarlord Male Lead

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Opera, Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Musician Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 39% similarity match.

Yang An Ning, a talented opera performer, weds He Xing Zhou, a ruthless and vindictive young military leader, in order to seek justice for her elder brother and uncover hidden secrets

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The W Files(衛斯理)

2003Hong Kong
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAdventureDetective FictionInvestigationMysterySci-Fi

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 39% similarity match.

During the 1930s, Wisely comes back to China after studying abroad and establishes a detective firm in Shanghai to look into supernatural incidents. He crosses paths with a physician named Pak So, with whom he develops a romantic relationship. However, they face numerous challenges and obstacles that put their love to the test before they eventually end up together. The series consists of eight separate tales, following Wisely and his team as they embark on investigations to solve each mystery.

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Return the Pearl to Thee(新还君明珠)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceScheme

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

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Mother Married for Me(妈妈为我嫁)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceLife

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The drama narrates the tale of Hong Pei Shan, the Hong family's adopted daughter-in-law, who defied traditional practices and challenged destiny due to her romance with the Hong family's adopted son in the era of the Republic of China

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Before Dawn (2010)(黎明之前)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerUndercover Agent Male Lead

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai in 1948, a double-crosser reveals details about a top-level Communist Party operative, prompting the Nationalist secret service to track him down.

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Under the Bodhi Tree(菩提树下)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceQing Dynasty

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Master Long and his loyal friend Fang Xiu Cai come together to help their village during a severe outbreak. They later uncover that Madam Long and Master Long are responsible for the disease outbreak. The wicked duo then kills Master Long and blames Fang Xiu Cai for the epidemic, resulting in the demise of the entire Fang family except for Fang Xiu Cai's young son. In a twist of fate, Fang Xiu Cai's son is mistakenly switched with the Long family's son. The true heir of the Long family is raised by the Guan family, while Fang's son grows up in the Long family's care.

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The Three Disciples of Swallow Li(燕子李三之门徒)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceMartial Arts

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

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Hu Die Xing Dong(蝴蝶行动)

2012China
ActionDramaHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWar

Like The Song, this drama also features Action, Drama, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 38% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a Chinese woman attending college who switches roles with her twin sister, a Japanese spy

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Love of a Forgotten Century(万水千山风雨情)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceRevenge

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The plot follows Du Yu Lou, who runs a tea shop called "Shenchang" and is unexpectedly promoted to head after his brother's tragic death

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The Story Of Zheng Yang Gate(正阳门下)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceLife

Like The Song, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

The melodrama depicts the journey of Han Chun Ming, a once educated young man. Upon his return to the city from a rural village, Han Chun Ming explores various avenues to sustain himself, such as running a street vendor stall. Through his perseverance and dedication, Han Chun Ming manages to save up enough money to start his own business and capture the affection of his desired romantic partner.