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The Tale of Nokdu(조선로코 녹두전)

2019South Korea
ActionBadass Male LeadBirth SecretComedyCross-DressingFirst LoveGender BenderHidden IdentityHidden PersonalityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male Lead

Jeon Nok Du resides on an island with his father and elder brother. He is intelligent and skilled with a sword. From a young age, his father prohibited him from studying or visiting the mainland. One day, a group of female assassins assaults his father and brother. Jeon Nok Du pursues one of the assassins to the capital. During this pursuit, he encounters Dong Dong Ju, who intends to shoot the King with her arrow, but Jeon Nok Du intervenes to help her avoid trouble. Meanwhile, the assassin he is trailing infiltrates a village of widows. To uncover the reasons behind the attack on his family, Jeon Nok Du disguises himself as a woman and enters the widow's village. There, he reunites with Dong Dong Ju, who is training to become a gisaeng.

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The Heiress(女世子)

2020China
ComedyCross-DressingGender BenderHidden IdentityHidden PersonalityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadBadass Female LeadLove TrianglePoliticalPrinceSchool SettingTomboy Female Lead

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Gender Bender, Hidden Identity, Hidden Personality, Historical, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 40% similarity match.

Han Yuan Niang is the eldest daughter of the Han Family, a powerful military clan in the north. In order to protect the family's military influence from being undermined by the royal court due to the lack of a male heir, she assumes the identity of her deceased twin brother, Han Shi Yi. Pretending to be a frivolous, feeble, and uneducated man, she deceives those who seek to manipulate her. Surprisingly, she becomes the confidante of the 5th Prince, Chen Yan Yi, and aids him in his quest to become the Crown Prince. Eventually, Wang Zhong Yu, the Prime Minister's son, uncovers Han Shi Yi's true identity as a woman and their clandestine bond.

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The King's Affection(연모)

2021South Korea
Cross-DressingFirst LoveGender BenderHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceChildhood ConnectionCold Female LeadDeathDramaNice Male LeadRoyalty

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Cross-Dressing, First Love, Gender Bender, Hidden Identity, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 35% similarity match.

Taking place in the Joseon Dynasty, the plot revolves around twins born to the Crown Princess Consort, who decides to have the daughter killed based on superstition. In order to protect her, the infant girl is sent away secretly. Many years later, Dam I, the twin sister, comes back to the palace, this time as a servant. Following the mistaken death of her brother Lee Hwi, their mother convinces Dam I to take on his identity. While keeping her distance from others, Dam I starts to develop romantic feelings for Jung Ji Un, her first love and later her tutor from a prestigious family.

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In a Class of Her Own(漂亮书生)

2020China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadBromanceCalm Male LeadFriendshipPoor Female LeadReverse-HaremSlow RomanceYouth

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Growing up in a poor family, Xue Wen Xi is no stranger to difficulties. Determined to support her family, Wen Xi has gone to great lengths to make ends meet. When the opportunity arose for her to work as a writer, she seized it, even though it required her to pretend to be a boy. Everything seemed fine until the day Feng Cheng Jun, the Prime Minister's son, entered her life. Impressed by Wen Xi's writing, Cheng Jun orchestrated a plan that forced Wen Xi to enroll in the prestigious Yun Shang Academy, a school that exclusively admitted male students. Forced to continue her disguise as a boy using her brother's name, Wen Xi, now known as Wen Bin, navigates her new life with the constant fear of her secret being discovered. Despite her anxieties, Wen Xi excels academically at the academy, earning the respect and friendship of a group of scholars who become known as the "Yun Shang Quartet." With the support of her loyal friends and a budding romance, Wen Xi finds the courage to face the challenges that come her way. However, will her newfound strength falter once her hidden truths are exposed?

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Love in the Moonlight(구르미 그린 달빛)

2016South Korea
ComedyCross-DressingFirst LoveHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceBromanceDramaForbidden LoveLovers SeparatedMale Chases Female FirstOpposites AttractRoyalty

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, First Love, Hidden Identity, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

In order to safeguard herself and her family, Hong Ra On takes on the guise of a man and provides dating advice to men. After she pens a love letter for one of her clients, she encounters Crown Prince Hyo Myung. Neither Ra On nor Hyo Myung realizes the true identity of the other; she is unaware that he is the Crown Prince, and he does not know that she is a woman. Shortly thereafter, Ra On is compelled to become a eunuch by loan sharks, leading to a mutual attraction between her and the Crown Prince. As Ra On struggles to navigate life in the palace and Hyo Myung embarks on his path to kingship, will their romance flourish?

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Oops! The King Is in Love(愿我如星君如月)

2020China
ComedyCross-DressingGender BenderHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceAttempted AssassinationEmperorEmpress Dowager Supporting CharacterGeneral Supporting CharacterMaster-Servant RelationshipPower StruggleWeb Series

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Gender Bender, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Even though Yan Zhi Xia is the minister's daughter, she needs to earn some income. In order to work in the royal palace, she has to pretend to be a man. She lands a job as Emperor Yan Jin's personal eunuch, and with his support, she rises to the position of Head Eunuch. Throughout this time, the emperor has been the only one aware of her true identity.

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Better Halves (2003)(金牌冰人)

2003Hong Kong
ComedyCross-DressingHistoricalRomance

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Historical, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A comedic love story follows the Ling Wu family, known for their matchmaking tradition dating back to the Jin Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, they were appointed as the Official Matchmakers, making it crucial to have a son to carry on the family legacy. Unfortunately, the family patriarch falls gravely ill during the birth of his child, praying for a recovery. His first wife reveals that a "son" has been born from his second wife to continue the family business. Tragically, he passes away after naming the child Ling Wu Hei. Only the first wife and a servant are aware that Ling Wu Hei is actually a daughter, a secret even her biological mother is unaware of. Ling Wu Hei grows up well-educated and skilled in martial arts, becoming the respected head of the family and Official Matchmaker. An intriguing twist occurs when the Lin family announces a competition with a handsome reward for a suitable son-in-law, attracting both honest and deceitful matchmakers. Among them is Go Fei, a talented ex-military official in search of his rescuer, a young woman named "Xin." Ling Wu Hei faces challenges with her lazy brothers-in-law who work in the family business. She also contends with Golden Fan, who competes with the cunning Chuen Ka Fuk for matchmaking clients. As couples are paired and complications arise, the story unfolds with questions surrounding Ling Wu Hei's secret, her role, Go Fei's quest for love, Chuen Ka Fuk's hidden agenda, and Golden Fan's conflict with Chuen Ka Fuk.

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Hong Gil Dong(쾌도 홍길동)

2008South Korea
ActionComedyHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceSmart Male LeadDramaHistorical FictionHistorical FigureHong Gil DongLove TrianglePhysically Strong Male LeadPower Struggle

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, Romance, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Hong Gil Dong was the son of a prominent minister born out of wedlock. A local monk took him in and instructed him in martial arts. Driven by a desire to combat the societal injustices that separated nobles from commoners—where the former enjoyed privileges due solely to their lineage—Hong Gil Dong became a fighter for change. Meanwhile, the female lead, Heo Yi Nok, had recently returned to Korea from China alongside her grandfather. They made their living by showcasing performances and selling their distinctive medicines in the market. Lee Chang Hwi had been raised with the belief that he was the legitimate heir to the throne, which had been seized by his half-brother. Having just returned from exile in China, he was scheming to topple the emperor. The three characters found themselves caught in a web of love, animosity, loyalty, and treachery, with only one faction destined to prevail.

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My Bratty Princess(刁蛮公主)

2005China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadAdventureFriends To LoversLove SquareNice Female LeadPalaceSassy Female LeadSlapstick

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Situ Jing, a spirited and adventurous young woman, embarks on a series of escapades with her companion, A Ling, unaware of her true identity as a princess from a royal lineage. To shield her family's honor in public, Situ Jing disguises herself as a man named Xiao Long Xia. Moved by the suffering of neglected refugees, she devises various plans to aid them. Meanwhile, Emperor Zhu Yun focuses on strengthening the empire inherited from his father, with a monk presenting him a riddle that promises a solution to the empire's challenges. Venturing out of the palace in disguise, the Emperor crosses paths with Xiao Long Xia and forms a bond upon learning of her selfless deeds towards the refugees. When Xiao Long Xia successfully solves the monk's puzzle, the Emperor decides to forge a closer connection with her. The Lord of Yunnan's sister, a former queen who perished during a past attack on the dynasty, had a son named Bai Yun Fei engaged to Princess An Ning, the Emperor's sister. As the Emperor, Xiao Long Xia, and Bai Yun Fei grow closer, each concealing their true identities, they become embroiled in palace intrigue, rebellions, and assassination plots.

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Love at First Fight(武十郎)

2007China
ActionComedyCross-DressingHistoricalRomanceChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionMartial ArtsTomboy Female Lead

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Historical, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Concerned about her husband leaving her because she hasn't borne a son, Mrs. Wu decides to pass off her tenth daughter as a son named Wu Shi Lang. Shi Lang is encouraged to excel in martial arts competitions to please her father. Complications arise when she falls for her childhood friend, Li Ya Shou, who is set on marrying into wealth. In order to prevent Ya Shou from marrying Lei Xiao Yu, a wealthy woman, Shi Lang defeats him in a martial arts contest. Impressed, Xiao Yu insists on marrying Shi Lang. Things get more complicated when Xiao Yu's brother, Lei Sheng Da, falls for Shi Lang while she is disguised as a man. Feeling overwhelmed, Shi Lang flees the town after revealing her true gender. Sheng Da pursues her to the new town. Despite growing closer to Ya Shou, Shi Lang begins to develop feelings for Sheng Da due to his persistence.

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The Rise of Phoenixes(天盛长歌)

2018China
Cross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadNovel AdaptationMelodramaPoliticalPolitical IntriguePower StruggleRevengeRoyaltyScheme

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Feng Zhi Wei, the disfavored daughter of the Qiu Family, is forced to escape under unfortunate circumstances. In debt to the 6th prince Ning Yi, Zhi Wei disguises herself as a man to enroll in the prestigious Qingming Academy and becomes the top scholar to the Emperor. She remains loyal and truthful to the ruling Emperor amidst the power struggle among the princes, all while developing feelings for Ning Yi as he delves into his past and seeks vengeance for his loved ones. Despite their genuine love, can they navigate through the deceitful plots and numerous obstacles in their path? Based on the book "Huang Quan" by Tianxia Guiyuan.

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Maiden Holmes(少女大人)

2020China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadCorruptionFriendshipHealthy Mains’ RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstMartial ArtsMysteryNice Male LeadSecondary Couple

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

In the sixth century CE, the Qi Kingdom, located in present-day Eastern China, is engulfed in conflict. Prince Xiao Yan Zhi, a gifted young military leader, is tasked with repelling invaders. Despite his brave efforts, his army is ambushed and defeated in a crucial battle. Seizing the opportunity, a cunning individual at the imperial court forces Pei Yan Zhi to step down from his position as army leader and installs a submissive candidate as ruler. Feeling betrayed, Pei Yan Zhi resolves to uncover the deception by going undercover as a commoner to conduct a covert investigation. Along the way, he crosses paths with Su Ci, a clever and resourceful young female detective, and they form a strong alliance. Joining forces with two other sharp-witted sleuths, they embark on a mission to uncover the extent of the plotting that has infiltrated the Imperial Palace.

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Les Belles(怎敌她千娇百媚)

2025China
ComedyHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadArranged MarriageChild Supporting CharacterConfident Female LeadDetermined Female LeadEnemies To LoversIndependent Female LeadMysteryOrphan Female Lead

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Luo Ling Yu, a former noblewoman, journeys to Jianye with her sister in search of safety. Along the way, she saves a poor man named Lu Yun, but eventually compels him to leap into the water due to societal expectations. Unaware that the man she pushed overboard is the third young master of the Lu family, she attempts to gain his favor but faces constant obstacles. Despite observing her struggles and exposing her actions, he refuses to let her move on when she seeks solace in someone else.

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Moonshine(꽃 피면 달 생각하고)

2021South Korea
ActionComedyHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceSmart Male LeadDebtDetermined Male LeadHardworking Female LeadHardworking Male LeadHistorical FictionKing Supporting CharacterPoor Female LeadPrince

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, Romance, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

During the Joseon era, a prolonged period of prohibition demonstrated that laws against alcohol could not suppress human desire. The restrictions on drinking, purchasing, and producing alcohol presented various challenges for individuals such as Inspector Nam Young from The Office of the Inspector-General, who sought recognition in Hanyang and aimed to elevate his family's status. Likewise, Kang Ro Seo, a noblewoman facing financial difficulties, resorted to making moonshine to pay off her debts and afford her mother's medicine and her brother's education. Even Crown Prince Lee Pyo was known to sneak out of the palace in pursuit of alcohol. These three individuals crossed paths and stumbled upon a hidden supply of alcohol, the revelation of which would likely lead to severe consequences.

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The Slave Hunters(추노)

2010South Korea
ActionBadass Male LeadHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceBromanceCharacter DevelopmentDramaEnemies To FriendsLove SquareLove TriangleRevengeWrongfully Accused

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Badass Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Chuno narrates the tale of Lee Dae Gil, a nobleman whose life takes a tragic turn when Won Ki Yoon, a slave, sets fire to his home and flees with his sister, Un Nyun, who harbors feelings for Dae Gil. Fueled by a thirst for vengeance, he endures the brutal realities of life on the streets and establishes himself as a slave hunter, determined to locate Un Nyun, his first and only love. Meanwhile, Song Tae Ha, a General of the Army, becomes a slave after being wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and finds himself evading Dae Gil's relentless chase. The two men become enmeshed in a love triangle involving Un Nyun, who has transitioned from being a runaway slave to Kim Hye Won, the daughter of a nobleman.

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Gunman in Joseon(조선 총잡이 )

2014South Korea
ActionHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceSmart Female LeadDramaGun ViolenceHistorical FictionMelodramaPhysically Strong Male LeadPower StruggleRevengeThriller

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Hidden Identity, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set during the Enlightenment period of 19th-century Joseon, this story features a protagonist who is the offspring of the kingdom's most renowned swordsman. Following the loss of his father and the sale of his younger sister into slavery, he exchanges his sword for a firearm as he sets out on a quest for vengeance. Throughout this journey, the drama aims to illustrate the struggles and bravery of the youth from that time.

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Nobleman Ryu's Wedding(류선비의 혼례식)

2021South Korea
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceArranged MarriageBrother-Sister RelationshipCohabitationDramaGay RomanceLGBTQ+MiniseriesUnrequited Love

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

On a pleasant spring day in the era of the Joseon Dynasty, Ryu Ho Seon and his lovely bride, Hwa Jin, tie the knot. However, on their wedding night, Ho Seon starts to suspect his spouse. His suspicions are confirmed when he discovers that his bride is actually a man. Ho Seon is confronted by the brother of the bride, Choi Ki Wan, who reveals that Hwa Jin ran away due to her aversion to arranged marriages. Despite Ho Seon's attempts to dissolve the marriage, his sick mother objects. They are forced to uphold the marriage in secret. When Kim Tae Hyeong pays a visit to congratulate Ho Seon, he becomes enamored with Ki Wan and begins to pursue him. Ho Seon and Ki Wan are faced with a difficult dilemma. Balancing his mother's wishes and the growing affection for Ki Wan, Ho Seon realizes time is running out. The situation becomes more complicated when Hwa Jin unexpectedly reappears. Resolving everyone's pain requires setting things right. But achieving this may prove to be a challenging task.

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Sungkyunkwan Scandal(성균관 스캔들)

2010South Korea
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceAll-Boys SchoolBromanceFriendshipLove TrianglePoor Female LeadRich Male LeadUniversityYouth

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kim Yun Hee is an intelligent and responsible young woman driven by her independence. Following her father's death, she has taken on the responsibility of supporting her family while excelling in her academic pursuits. When her younger brother's health deteriorates and their family faces the risk of eviction due to financial struggles, Kim Yun Hee, in a bid to help him, decides to take the men's national exam using her brother's name, disguising herself as a boy. On the day of the examination, she encounters Lee Seon Joon and they form a friendship. Lee Seon Joon hails from a wealthy background and is not only handsome but also quite arrogant. Both successfully pass the national exam, leading to them sharing a room at Sungkyunkwan University, where she must conceal her true identity. During her time there, she also befriends the charming Goo Yong Ha and the rebellious Moon Jae Shin.

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Sword and Flower(칼과 꽃)

2013South Korea
ActionCross-DressingGender BenderHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceBetrayalDramaGoguryeo DynastyHeartbreakHistorical FictionMisunderstandingPolitical IntrigueSecret

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Cross-Dressing, Gender Bender, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Knife and Flower is an action, spy, and romance drama set during the Koguryo era. The story revolves around Moo Seol, the daughter of King Young Ryu, who falls in love with Yeon Choong, the son of Yeon Gaesomun and a concubine. However, Moo Seol struggles with the desire for vengeance, as Yeon Gaesomun is responsible for her father’s death. Yeon Choong, born to a noble father and a servant mother, possesses great talent but cannot advance in status due to his illegitimate lineage. Eventually, his father commands him to eliminate the woman he loves, forcing Yeon Choong to grapple with conflicting loyalties between his affection for her and his obligation to his father.

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The Three Musketeers(삼총사)

2014South Korea
ActionComedyHidden IdentityHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceAdventureBromanceFriendshipHistorical FictionLove SquareNice Male LeadRevengeRoyalty

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Hidden Identity, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set against the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty (during a tumultuous era marked by justification conflicts and espionage as the Ming transitioned to the Qing), the story unfolds during a time of heightened public demand for social change. This historical action-romance drama, structured in three arcs, depicts the lives of warriors and spies navigating the complexities of borders. It centers on Crown Prince So Hyeon, his loyal bodyguards Heo Seung Po and An Min Seo, and Park Dal Hyang, a yangban warrior who, despite his humble beginnings, possesses charm and good looks. Dal Hyang finds himself entangled in a love triangle involving Yoon Seo, the Crown Princess, and Crown Prince So Hyeon. Additionally, Jo Mi Ryeong, who was once the prince’s first love, transforms into his adversary, seeking vengeance against him. Loosely inspired by Alexandre Dumas's novel "The Three Musketeers."

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My Country: The New Age(나의 나라)

2019South Korea
ActionFirst LoveHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceSmart Female LeadBromanceDramaFriendshipMartial ArtsMilitaryPower StruggleSworn BrothersWar

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, First Love, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Set against the backdrop of the shift from the Goryeo to the Joseon dynasty, two friends find themselves at odds because of their contrasting beliefs regarding "my country." Seo Hwi, a formidable warrior and the offspring of a celebrated commander, cannot stand injustice, which leads to turmoil in his life, even as he wears a smile. On the other hand, Nam Sun Ho, a bright and gifted individual, endures prejudice because of his mother’s low status. A scandal involving corruption tarnishes his father's reputation, causing Nam Sun Ho to forfeit his aspiration of succeeding in the military service exam, further escalating his conflict with Seo Hwi due to a misunderstanding.

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The Long Ballad(长歌行)

2021China
ActionCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadManhua AdaptationAge GapBadass Female LeadCharacter DevelopmentFriends To LoversSismanceTang DynastyWar

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

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Tempest(テンペスト)

2011Japan
ActionCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadNovel AdaptationDouble IdentityEdo PeriodGovernment Official Female LeadInvestigationMysteryPoliticalSamurai Male Lead

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Taking place in the Ryukyu Kingdom towards the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, a woman defies gender norms to pursue her education. Seizing the opportunity presented by her stepbrother's disappearance, she masquerades as a Eunuch named Son Neion. Continuing her ruse, she successfully passes the examination to become a royal government official.

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Su Ran Ran's Husband Hunting Journey(苏染染追夫记)

2016China
ActionComedyHistoricalRomanceMartial Arts

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The Su family's ancestral burial site is known for its excellent feng shui, allowing them to easily have nine sons while others pray for just one. However, Su Ran Ran was born as their only daughter, leading to her being spoiled and mischievous due to being treated like a princess. To protect her from her brothers' teasing, she is sent to Zhu Mountain as a disciple. As she grows older, her family struggles to find suitable husbands for her and her cousin. When a potential marriage arrangement arises, Su Ran Ran tries to escape but accidentally poisons a young man in white. Upon being brought back home, her potential suitor bluntly states that he has no intention of marrying her. Despite being rejected, she was not interested in marrying him either, always questioning why they were in such a hurry to find her a husband.

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My Fairy Girl (2018)(我的女友要上天)

2018China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityRomanceSupernatural

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a tale about a crimson wine spirit venturing into the human world to find a person capable of resolving a millennium-long grudge, a thousand-year-old wine and wine vessel transform into a young girl named Jiu Jiu Jiu and a boy named Tan Tan Tan, nearing the brink of attaining immortality through years of training. Tasked by the department responsible for elevating spirits to fairies, the duo is assigned a mission: locate a suitable human partner for Jiu Jiu Jiu to wed within one hundred days. This union is the key to releasing Jiu Jiu Jiu from years of bitterness, granting passage to the immortal realm for Jiu Jiu and Tan Tan. The chosen individual is Gao Leng, a man who detests alcohol and has a high sensitivity to it. Sneaking into a school, Jiu Jiu Jiu and Tan Tan Tan inadvertently cause chaos on their first day, sparking a tale of love and comedy. (ChineseDrama.info)

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Yes, the False Judge(这小子真帅)

2022China
ActionComedyHistoricalRomanceShort Length Series

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In the small Gaoya County, a hidden crisis is unfolding. The mystery surrounding the massacre of the Yang family lingers, leaving questions of truth and falsehood. Follow Liu Beibei, a charming outlaw who poses as a newly appointed judge to combat oppressors, address emergencies, and champion justice. Witness how a young woman navigates the search for a suitable fianc?. (YoYo English YouTube)

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The Everlasting Love(良辰美景又逢君)

2023China
Cross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadInvestigationLove TriangleMysteryShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 26% similarity match.

Fueled by a desire for retribution over her father's demise, Amu transforms herself into a man and manages to enter the Chiyin Manor. However, her true identity is uncovered by the young master Chu Jing Chen, who pretends not to know the truth and openly shows favoritism towards her while secretly ensuring her safety. Despite harboring intense animosity, Amu remains oblivious to her growing feelings for him. As they face various challenges together, they eventually unite forces and uncover the true adversary that has been lurking in the shadows all this time.

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Unruly Qiao(刁蛮俏御医)

2011China
ComedyGender BenderHistoricalRomanceLove TriangleMartial Arts

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Gender Bender, Historical, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In a comical tale, a spirited young girl named He Tianxin disguises herself as a boy. Tianxin crosses paths with Emperor Zhu Li and Zhang Zhesan, forming a friendship with both. Over time, both the Emperor and Zhesan develop feelings for Tianxin, resulting in a humorous yet complicated love triangle.

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Fake Phoenixes Season 2(假凤虚凰第二季)

2017China
ComedyCross-DressingHistoricalRomanceLove TriangleWeb Series

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The continuation of the story involves the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, the Prime Minister's son, and his martial arts sister, creating a unique love square. Su Yu and Ye Qing Ge are separated by force but manage to reunite through a staged death. Xie Qing Yun decides to step back from the love triangle, leading him to meet He Lian, the martial sister. However, their troubles escalate when the Empress Dowager of Beichu exposes Su Yu's true identity, putting Ye Qing Ge in danger as the King considers eliminating the imposter Crown Prince.

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Fake Phoenixes(假凤虚凰)

2017China
ComedyCross-DressingHistoricalRomanceNovel AdaptationWeb Series

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Historical, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The tale follows a tangled love story involving the Crown Prince of Da Xuan, the Princess of Beichu, the Prime Minister's son, and a political scheme unfolding within the palace. Ye Qing Ge and Su Yu are joined in marriage as part of a political alliance between their kingdoms. Unaware of their true emotions, they start scheming against each other upon discovering each other's secrets. Meanwhile, Ye Qing Ge's childhood friend, Xie Qing Yun, emerges and complicates the tense dynamic between the couple.

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Butterfly Lovers (2017)(梁山伯与祝英台)

2017China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceAdapted From FolkloreArranged MarriageBromanceDramaFriendshipNice Male LeadStrong Female Lead

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The story of The Butterfly Lovers is a heartbreaking tale of love. It starts with a wealthy girl who dresses as a boy to further her education at a school. At the academy, she forms a close bond with Liang Shan Bo. Despite studying together day and night, Shan Bo is too absorbed in his studies to notice her true identity. By the time they realize their feelings for one another, it is too late as Ying Tai is pressured into marrying someone else.

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Weaving a Tale of Love(风起霓裳)

2021China
Hidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadAmnesiaEmbroideryEmperor Taizong Of TangHistorical FictionHistorical FigureRevengeTang Dynasty

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

During the era of Emperor Tai Zong, known as the period of Prosperity of Zhenguan, a former tailor named An is falsely accused and imprisoned. To protect her daughter Liu Li, An entrusts her to a trusted acquaintance in the palace. Raised within the palace walls, Liu Li becomes a skilled medical officer specializing in preventing epidemics, as well as inheriting her mother's talent for clothing design. Facing challenges from envious individuals, Liu Li encounters Pei Xing Jian, a highly capable individual who aids her in escaping danger. As they delve into uncovering the truth behind An's case, Liu Li and Pei Xing Jian form a strong bond and develop feelings for each other while working together.

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The Flower in Prison(옥중화)

2016South Korea
Birth SecretComedyHistoricalJoseon DynastySmart Female LeadDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadHistorical FictionLawMelodramaOlder Man-Younger WomanSlight Romance

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Birth Secret, Comedy, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

The narrative follows Ok Nyeo, a gifted young woman who grows up in prison and acquires remarkable abilities and insight through her interactions with exceptional individuals from diverse backgrounds. She emerges as an advocate for the downtrodden peasant class and sets out on a quest to discover her rightful place within the caste hierarchy. Through Ok Nyeo's experiences, this television miniseries highlights Joseon’s esteemed tradition of human rights legislation, which she strives to implement across the realm. (MBC)

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Way Back into Love(拾光里的我们)

2020China
ComedyFirst LoveRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadNovel AdaptationBoss-Employee RelationshipCatFemale Chases Male FirstHigh SchoolLove TriangleUnrequited Love

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, First Love, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

Lu Jia had a secret admiration for her classmate, Xu Jia Xiu, whom she considered to be flawless. Unable to express her feelings directly, she opted to write him a letter in the hopes of catching his attention. Despite being taken aback by the unexpected letter, Jia Xiu did not reciprocate her feelings. Many years later, fate intervened and reunited the two in their hometown. While Jia still harbored feelings from the past, Jia Xiu came to realize that the girl who had once confessed her admiration had made a lasting impression on him. With their paths crossing once again, could their old love finally have a chance to blossom into something genuine?

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The Peacock Feather(孔雀翎)

2011China
ActionHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceAdventureMartial ArtsWuxia

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The Gold Matchmaker Season 2(金牌红娘 2)

2015China
ComedyHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadMatchmaker Female LeadMatchmakingRunaway Female Lead

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Historical, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

The tale of a magistrate's daughter who departed from her family and established a business specializing in matchmaking services.

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Lucky Tianbao(吉祥天宝)

2016China
ActionComedyHistoricalRomanceAdventureMartial ArtsWuxia

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This is the story of Zhu Tian Bao, the second son of Prince Jian Xing and younger brother of Zhu Tian Xiang. The tale begins with Yang Ruo Nan discovering that she is betrothed to Tian Xiang instead of Tian Bao, whom she desires to marry. Displeased, Tian Bao decides to leave the city. Despite knowing that Ruo Nan is secretly following him, he takes her to brothels to reveal his true nature. During this time, he crosses paths with Meng Xiao Die, who was brought to the city by her teacher, Du San Niang. Witnessing the bond between Tian Bao and Xiao Die, Ruo Nan decides to leave. In an attempt to clear up the misunderstanding, Tian Bao sets out to find Xiao Die but is ambushed on the way. He falls off a cliff, loses his memory, and is rescued by Xiao Die's father. Meanwhile, his brother is plotting to seize the throne, and there are misconceptions to be addressed with Xiao Die. Numerous trials lie ahead for the fortunate Zhu Tian Bao.

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Mr. Express & Miss Concubine(快递先生与贵妃小姐)

2017China
ActionComedyHistoricalRomanceFantasyHistorical FictionTang Dynasty

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The plot revolves around a messenger who encounters the rebirth of his former romantic partner. (DramaWiki)

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Legend of Hyang Dan(향단전)

2007South Korea
ComedyHistoricalJoseon DynastyRomanceHistorical FictionMiniseriesParody

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Historical, Joseon Dynasty, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This drama offers a unique take on the famous classic tale of The Legend of Chun Hyang. The central question posed in this narrative is: what if Lee Mong Ryong's true affection is directed toward Hyang Dan instead of Chun Hyang? Viewers can expect a fresh comedic approach from this production. (DramaWiki)

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Loving the Tigress from River East(我爱河东狮)

2005China
ActionComedyHistoricalRomanceAdventureMartial ArtsWuxia

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Historical, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Yue Hong, the second daughter of the Du family, is known for her beauty, intelligence, and singing abilities. She aspires to marry a top scholar and is willing to showcase her talents at Zuixiangfang in hopes of attracting the attention of such a man. Many talented and romantic suitors vie for her hand, but Yue Hong is determined to only marry the number one scholar. Liu Shi Jie, a gifted scholar proficient in various arts, is capable of achieving the top scholar title. However, he is haughty and prefers a simple life away from the limelight. Despite their contrasting personalities and ambitions, Yue Hong manages to ensnare Liu Shi Jie into marrying her. In their marriage, Yue Hong employs various tactics to push Shi Jie into pursuing his scholarly aspirations, leading to a tumultuous relationship filled with challenges.

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Go East(四方馆)

2024China
ComedyHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Male LeadConspiracyDiplomatic MissionOrphan Female LeadOrphan Male LeadRefugee Female LeadSassy Female LeadSecondary CoupleTeamwork

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Four people named Yuan Mo, A Shu, Wang Kun Wu, and Yu Chi Hua set out on a quest for their country and righteousness

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I Will Never Let You Go(小女花不弃)

2019China
ComedyHidden IdentityRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadBadass Female LeadDouble IdentityFamily SecretKidnappingLove TriangleMartial ArtsNice Female LeadWuxia

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Hidden Identity, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story revolves around a developing love story between a young traveler with business acumen and a mysterious hero who helps her. The traveler's real identity is the Divine Maiden, who is destined to acquire a mythical treasure, leading enemies to pursue her. While evading capture, she encounters a prince determined to claim the throne, who ultimately saves her. (Viki)

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Love Is Sweet(半是蜜糖半是伤)

2020China
ComedyFirst LoveRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadNovel AdaptationBusinessMale Chases Female FirstMultiple CouplesRich Male LeadRivalrySecret CrushSecret Love

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, First Love, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Jiang Jun, a talented and optimistic woman holding degrees in economics and psychology, starts working for a charitable organization post-graduation

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Fake Princess(山寨小萌主)

2020China
ComedyHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadArranged MarriageBandit Female LeadDoppelgangerIdentity SwapImpersonationPrinceRoyaltySecondary Couple

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Do all mountain robbers have a love for wealth? Chang Le agrees to marry a deceitful prince in exchange for a chest full of gold, sparking a captivating love story. No longer the wild and free spirit she once was, Chang Le now masquerades as the false bride of Crown Prince Li Che. Despite enduring regular humiliation within the palace walls, she adapts like a fierce cat revealing its true nature. Li Che, who has meticulously planned every move, gradually finds himself drawn to Chang Le's vitality. Despite both wearing masks to conceal their true motives, they find solace in each other. (ChineseDrama.info) Based on the web novel "Mao Pai Tai Zi Fei" by Shui Sheng.

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My Little Happiness(我的小确幸)

2021China
ComedyFirst LoveRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadNovel AdaptationChildhood CrushDramaFluffyHealthy Mains’ RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstMeet AgainSecondary Couple

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, First Love, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Cong Rong aspires to become a lawyer, despite her mother's wishes for her to pursue finance studies abroad

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The Ingenious One(云襄传)

2023China
ActionHistoricalRomanceSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadNovel AdaptationDramaFriendshipJianghuMartial ArtsPhysically Strong Female LeadRevengeWuxia

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Historical, Romance, Smart Female Lead, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yun Xiang, a follower of Yuntai, emerged from seclusion after fifteen years to seek vengeance for his slaughtered family. Despite his lack of martial arts prowess, he possessed remarkable intelligence. Along his journey, Yun Xiang befriended individuals who shared his air of mystery. Shu Ya Nan, a ward of Yun Xiang's mentor, possessed impressive martial arts skills and concealed many secrets. Jin Biao was a skilled swordsman with a strong sense of justice, while Su Ming Yu, concealed his abilities and had a unique talent for understanding various martial arts techniques. Through a series of revelations to uncover each other's hidden truths, Yun Xiang and his companions sought to determine their true allegiances. As they delved deeper into past tragedies, shocking secrets emerged, leading to a reevaluation of everything they knew, including Yuntai itself. Amidst deception, betrayal, and life-threatening challenges, Yun Xiang and his allies faced the daunting task of identifying their enemies and seeking justice, all while pursuing their quest for revenge. Would they prevail against the forces of evil or succumb to darkness in the end?

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Love Is Written in the Stars(看见缘分的少女)

2023China
ComedyCross-DressingHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceArrogant Male LeadFantasyPlayful Female LeadRich Male LeadSchool SettingSupernatural PowerWeb SeriesYouth

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Cross-Dressing, Hidden Identity, Historical, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Zhou Yuan is a talented martial artist who faces a serious illness if she forms emotional bonds. Disguising herself as a man to enter Qingyun Academy, she crosses paths with a young marquis who despises weddings. Destiny has intertwined Wei Qi and Zhou Yuan's fates. Wei Qi, the sole heir of Wei Hou, appears exceptional and aloof on the surface. However, in private, he detests marriage due to past failed engagements. As the ruler of Qingyun Academy, Wei Qi encounters Zhou Yuan, who possesses a unique ability to perceive connections between individuals. Unfortunately, this gift causes her to fall gravely ill when emotions arise. Together, Wei Qi and Zhou Yuan unite to combat malevolent forces.

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Nv Zong Cai De Te Gong Nan You(女总裁的特工男友)

2024China
ActionComedyHidden IdentityRomanceSmart Male LeadCold Female LeadCEO Female LeadFilmed VerticallyRich Female LeadShort Length SeriesSpy Male LeadWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Comedy, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Lin Xiao Xi, a young female CEO of a prominent corporation, may come across as aloof and accomplished, but harbors feelings of loneliness. Serendipitously, she crosses paths with Li Jia Yuan Zi, who appears to be an ordinary employee at her company but is actually an undercover agent on a special mission to uncover a business conspiracy. Their relationship blossoms amidst the workplace, but his secret identity and mission add complexity. As the investigation progresses, Lin Xiao Xi's company faces a major crisis, forcing him to make a difficult choice between completing his mission and protecting his beloved.

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Eternal Happiness(再生緣)

2002Hong Kong
ComedyGender BenderHidden IdentityRomanceSmart Female LeadChildhood ConnectionFake IdentityLove PentagonLoyal Male LeadMistaken IdentityNaive Male LeadWrongfully AccusedWuxia

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Gender Bender, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Smart Female Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Mang Lai Kwan defies her father's wishes and disguises herself as a man to attend school in search of knowledge. Along the way, she forms a bond with the royal grandson Tem r Khan and a brave young hero Wongpo Siu Wah, becoming like brothers. Despite Tem r's awareness of Lai Kwan's true identity, he keeps her secret. Lai Kwan harbors romantic feelings for Tem r, but her father arranges for her to marry Siu Wah. Complicating matters, a wealthy suitor named Lau Fui Bik also seeks her hand in marriage. As the wedding day approaches, Lai Kwan decides to reveal her true self, but Tem r is called back to court, prompting Siu Wah to stand in his place. When Siu Wah fails to show up, Lai Kwan flees. She later discovers that Siu Wah is her intended spouse and that Tem r has ascended to the throne as the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty.

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The Unexpected Marriage(拂玉鞍)

2024China
ComedyHidden IdentityHistoricalRomanceSmart Male LeadArranged MarriageFake IdentityHidden AgendaMultiple CouplesPrincePrincessRoyaltyStrong Male Lead

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Comedy, Hidden Identity, Historical, Romance, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Princess Liu Chang Sheng from the Fu Yu Kingdom, who has been accused of causing the death of her husbands, is under pressure to find a suitable partner. To fulfill the Emperor's orders, she is sent to marry Prince Li Jing, also known as the "Jade-Faced Demon," from the Da Tang Kingdom. Their mission to "eliminate husbands to protect the nation" leads them on a humorous journey where they must overcome stereotypes and gossip to uncover the true essence of love. This story is adapted from the online novel "Sheng Dou Shi Jun Zhu" by A Ci.

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City Hunter(시티헌터)

2011South Korea
ActionBadass Male LeadHidden IdentityRomanceSmart Male LeadAdapted From A MangaBromanceCorruptionCrimeDeathRevengeRich Man-Poor WomanThriller

Like The Tale of Nokdu, this drama also features Action, Badass Male Lead, Hidden Identity, Romance, and Smart Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Lee Yoon Sung, a skilled graduate of MIT, serves on the international communications team at the Blue House