The Way Love Begins - Asian drama recommendation
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The Way Love Begins(爱之初)

2020China
Chasing A DreamCity SettingDifficult AdulthoodDivorced Female LeadDramaFilmed AbroadHealingMultiple MainsRomanceSet In A Foreign Country

The plot follows a young woman from Beijing as she pursues love in a foreign land, faces challenges in the United States, and ultimately chooses to go back to China to pursue her aspirations. (DramaWiki)

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The Way Love Begins

Recommendation: Love Is True similar to The Way Love Begins
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Love Is True(我是真的爱你)

2021China
City SettingDramaMultiple MainsRomanceFamilyFriendshipLife

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Xiao Yan, a strong and independent woman in the workplace, is determined to advance to a senior position at Thea Group and establish a new makeup brand. Due to her exceptional performance, she was tasked with overseeing the maternal and child sector for better prospects. This presented a significant challenge for Xiao Yan, who believed in self-love and prioritized a dual-income-no-kids lifestyle. With the assistance of You Ya, a full-time mother and her girlfriend, Xiao Yan began to understand the challenges and sacrifices of motherhood, leading to a transformation in You Ya's personality from dependency to independence. As Xiao Yan focused on the maternal and infant project, her competitor Chen Jiao Rui had to leave due to pregnancy. Upon returning to work after giving birth, Chen Jiao Rui struggled to balance her family and career, feeling overwhelmed. Xiao Yan stepped in to help Chen Jiao Rui regain her confidence and realize the selfless and genuine love she had for her children. Through this experience, Xiao Yan also underwent a transformation from self-love to embracing love for family and friends, respecting mothers, and cherishing children, ultimately learning the true meaning of empathy and genuine love. In the end, the three women, each with their own strengths and determination, came together to embark on a business venture, supporting and inspiring each other as they navigated the challenges and joys of life.

Recommendation: Women Walk the Line similar to The Way Love Begins
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Women Walk the Line(我们的当打之年)

2022China
Divorced Female LeadDramaMultiple MainsRomanceAge GapFemale Centered PlotLife

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Divorced Female Lead, Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Two close friends from the post-90s generation have taken divergent paths in life. Following graduation, one friend remained in Shanghai to focus on her career, while the other returned to their hometown to get married. Over time, they both face unprecedented challenges. Yuan Ge has prioritized her career over relationships for many years, leading to a decline in her health and prompting her to make lifestyle changes. On the other hand, Gu Qiao has continuously made sacrifices for her husband, only to be served with divorce papers after eight years. Determined to restart her career, Gu Qiao is now focused on her own growth. Despite their differing personalities, both women demonstrate resilience and courage. In a bustling city full of opportunities, they navigate their struggles together, refusing to give up and embracing the journey of transformation as they enter a new phase of life in their thirties.

Recommendation: Zhang Fu - Husband similar to The Way Love Begins
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Zhang Fu - Husband(丈夫)

2010China
City SettingDramaRomance

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jia Chang Cai similar to The Way Love Begins
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Jia Chang Cai(家常菜)

2011China
DramaMultiple MainsRomance

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dont Go Breaking My Heart similar to The Way Love Begins
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Dont Go Breaking My Heart(致單身男女)

2016China
DramaMultiple MainsRomance

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The play narrates the tale of Cheng Zixin, a girl from the North Drift, who finds herself being courted simultaneously by architect Fang Qihong and financial expert Zhang Shenran.

Recommendation: Women in Beijing similar to The Way Love Begins
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Women in Beijing(北京女子图鉴)

2018China
City SettingDifficult AdulthoodDramaRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryFriendshipLifeMelodrama

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Difficult Adulthood, Drama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The story follows a young woman's transformation into a North Drifter. Chen Ke relocates from Sichuan to Beijing in pursuit of a new beginning, but her relationship with her high school sweetheart ends abruptly. She soon realizes that achieving success in her professional and personal life necessitates both hard work and strategic networking with affluent men, whom she will eventually move on from. Inspired by the short story "Tokyo Women's Guidebook".

Recommendation: Dream Chaser League similar to The Way Love Begins
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Dream Chaser League(追梦者联盟)

2022China
Chasing A DreamDramaMultiple MainsRomanceComedyFriendshipWorkplace SettingYouth

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Chasing A Dream, Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A contemporary play follows the journeys of six young individuals as they passionately pursue their dreams. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Fashion King (2012) similar to The Way Love Begins
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Fashion King (2012)(패션왕)

2012South Korea
Chasing A DreamDramaFilmed AbroadRomanceAntihero Male LeadFashion IndustryLove TriangleMelodrama

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Chasing A Dream, Drama, Filmed Abroad, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Every great fashion journey has to begin at some point. For aspiring designer Kang Yeong Geol, that point is a modest stall located in Dongdaemun Market, a bustling fashion hub in Seoul known for its affordable apparel and emerging designers. Initially, Yeong Geol feels hesitant about chasing his dream of becoming a renowned designer, until he crosses paths with Lee Ga Yeong, a self-assured young woman who shares his ambitions. Meanwhile, Anna Choi, a bold individual who will stop at nothing to achieve her desires, and privileged heartthrob Jung Jae Hyeok form a complex love triangle.

Recommendation: Step by Step Love similar to The Way Love Begins
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Step by Step Love(步步倾心)

2024China
Chasing A DreamCity SettingDifficult AdulthoodDramaRomanceAdopted Male LeadBickering Mains' RelationshipChance MeetingCo-workers' RelationshipComedyCEO Male LeadManipulative Male LeadWorkplace Setting

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Chasing A Dream, City Setting, Difficult Adulthood, Drama, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

With a cool and strategic demeanor, Lu Cen Yang is a prosperous CEO who doesn't shy away from seeking retribution against those who have crossed him. However, when he crosses paths with the talented heiress Bu Ran, he encounters a formidable adversary. Despite their chilly first encounter, as they spend more time together, they gradually become impressed by each other's skills. Yet, as Cen Yang delves deeper, he discovers that Ran is more than meets the eye. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, will their undeniable chemistry lead to love or disaster?

Recommendation: Wen Family's Secret similar to The Way Love Begins
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Wen Family's Secret(文家的秘密)

2012China
City SettingDramaRomanceConspiracy

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Star City similar to The Way Love Begins
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Star City(星光都市)

2011China
City SettingDramaMultiple MainsYouth

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Multiple Mains themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Under the Same Rooftop similar to The Way Love Begins
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Under the Same Rooftop(同在屋檐下)

2013China
City SettingDramaRomanceFamily

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: New Fortress Besieged similar to The Way Love Begins
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New Fortress Besieged(热爱)

2019China
City SettingDramaRomanceFamily

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Li Miao, a young woman from Beijing, is in a relationship with Shang Jin, who also happens to be her college classmate. Following their graduation, Li Miao pursued a career in interior design and together with her partner, they established a home studio called "New Besieged City." However, when Li Miao introduced Shang Jin to her parents, they discovered that their relationship was more complicated than they had initially thought. Thus, Li Miao and Shang Jin embarked on a journey from a simple love story to the complexities of marriage, creating a joyful and fulfilling comedy along the way towards building a family together.

Recommendation: Lovers in Prague similar to The Way Love Begins
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Lovers in Prague(프라하의 연인)

2005South Korea
DramaFilmed AbroadRomanceComedy

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Filmed Abroad, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In Prague, Jae Hee, a diplomat recovering from a breakup, encounters police detective Sang Hyun, and a romantic connection develops between them. As the daughter of the Korean President, Jae Hee must keep a low profile. Complications arise due to the secrets involving her ex, Young Woo, and Sang Hyun's former partner, Hye Joo. Despite their differing social standings, Jae Hee and Sang Hyun must navigate the challenges that threaten to separate them and determine if their love, which blossomed in Prague, can endure.

Recommendation: PM10-AM03 similar to The Way Love Begins
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PM10-AM03(PM10-AM03)

2012Taiwan
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceMiniseries

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

"PM10-AM03" is a small-scale reality show featuring actors such as Lollipop-F Xiao Yu, Wei Man Guoyan Fu, Liu Yung Ka Wang Siping, and Zhang Jinglan.

Recommendation: Girl's Power Season 10 similar to The Way Love Begins
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Girl's Power Season 10(女力報到-男人止步)

2021Taiwan
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceComedy

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Four and a Half Weeks Before the Wedding similar to The Way Love Begins
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Four and a Half Weeks Before the Wedding(婚前四周半)

2004China
City SettingDramaRomanceYouth

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Recommendation: Middle Age Plan similar to The Way Love Begins
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Middle Age Plan(中年计划)

2006China
City SettingDramaRomanceFamily

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows Jian He Ping, a man entering middle age who leads a quiet life until encountering a series of consecutive troubles

Recommendation: Romancing Hong Kong similar to The Way Love Begins
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Romancing Hong Kong(动感豪情)

2003China
City SettingDifficult AdulthoodHealingRomanceBusinessLove TrianglePoliticalPolitical IntrigueRiches To Rags

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Difficult Adulthood, Healing, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Gu Hao Min, the son of a prominent figure in the travel industry, is taken aback to learn that his father's wealth had disappeared suddenly. Now facing financial ruin, Hao Min is determined to recover his losses through sheer perseverance and effort. Unbeknownst to him, a more challenging struggle involving political scheming and corporate sabotage lies ahead as he and his partner strive to regain their former status. Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong's renowned tourist attractions, "Romancing Hong Kong" is not only a captivating series depicting the highs and lows of the affluent but also a poignant tale of the resilient and optimistic people of Hong Kong.

Recommendation: Beautiful Trap (2014) similar to The Way Love Begins
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Beautiful Trap (2014)(美丽背后)

2014China
City SettingDramaRomanceInvestigationMystery

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Junior Parents similar to The Way Love Begins
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Junior Parents(小爸妈)

2015China
City SettingDramaRomanceFamilyLife

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Village Love Season 9 similar to The Way Love Begins
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Village Love Season 9(鄉村愛情進行曲)

2017China
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceComedyVillage Setting

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shanghai Brothers similar to The Way Love Begins
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Shanghai Brothers(상하이 브라더스)

2008South Korea
DramaFilmed AbroadRomanceComedyTraveling

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Filmed Abroad, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A passionate young man from Korea named Kim Kang Ho, who is currently unemployed, travels to China with aspirations of realizing the China Dream

Recommendation: To Be With You (2021) similar to The Way Love Begins
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To Be With You (2021)(约定)

2021China
City SettingDramaMultiple MainsRomanceAnthologyCountryside SettingFamilyFarmer Male LeadFriendshipLife

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Against the backdrop of achieving a prosperous society in 2020, the theme may seem grand. However, the focus of the storytelling is not on grandeur but on delving into the lives of common people. The series consists of 6 mini-stories: 1. A Different Summer 2. Youthful Residence 3. Youthful Taste 4. Snowflake Dessert Shop 5. New Year’s Eve Supper 6. Longing (Douban, dramawiki)

Recommendation: Guilty Akuma to Keiyakushita Onna similar to The Way Love Begins
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Guilty Akuma to Keiyakushita Onna(ギルティ 悪魔と契約した女)

2010Japan
Difficult AdulthoodDramaFilmed AbroadRomanceInvestigationMelodramaMysteryOpposites AttractRevengeWrongfully Accused

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Filmed Abroad, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Working at a pet grooming salon in Shirogane, Nogami Meiko caters to a clientele of celebrity dog enthusiasts. Known for her attentive service and proven skills, Meiko is highly respected by both customers and colleagues. Despite her seemingly tranquil life, Meiko harbors a hidden agenda of seeking revenge for a past incident. At the age of 19, she faced imprisonment for a murder charge, but there are layers to the story that have yet to be uncovered. As she prepares to carry out her plan, Meiko crosses paths with a man named Mashima Takuro. His presence brings out a different side of her, sparking a sense of intrigue and mystery. Will he prove to be an unexpected complication in her quest for vengeance, or a necessary reckoning?

Recommendation: It's Okay, Daddy's Girl similar to The Way Love Begins
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It's Okay, Daddy's Girl(괜찮아, 아빠 딸)

2010South Korea
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceFamilyLife

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: You Are a Gift similar to The Way Love Begins
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You Are a Gift(당신은 선물)

2016South Korea
Difficult AdulthoodDramaRomanceMelodramaRevenge

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hyun-Soo is a bright and intelligent university student who has faced significant hardships in her life. Her father was killed in a motorcycle crash, and her mother sustained brain injuries as a result of that incident. She is in a relationship with Yoon-Ho, and they decide to tie the knot. Initially, his mother, Young-Ae, is against their union, but eventually she changes her mind. After they are married, Yoon-Ho and his father are involved in an accident that claims his father's life, and Yoon-Ho goes missing. Unbeknownst to her, Hyun-Soo is pregnant, and her mother-in-law relocates to another country without informing her. Years later, Hyun-Soo encounters Young-Ae once more.

Recommendation: Love for All the Moments similar to The Way Love Begins
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Love for All the Moments(愛情ATM)

2013Taiwan
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceFriendshipLife

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A man who trades love for financial gain becomes enamored with a gentle and pure flower arranger. Meanwhile, the arranger's close friend has harbored feelings for her for quite some time. Whom will she ultimately pick as her partner?

Recommendation: Flying Butterfly similar to The Way Love Begins
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Flying Butterfly(蝴蝶飞飞)

2004China
City SettingDramaRomanceHotelier Male LeadRich Male Lead

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

This tale follows the experiences of Zhong Xiao Yin, a spirited and compassionate young woman whose mother suddenly fell ill on the day of her graduation

Recommendation: White Lies (2012) similar to The Way Love Begins
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White Lies (2012)( 真爱谎言)

2012China
City SettingDramaRomanceFamilyMelodrama

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The setting of the story is a bustling city in China, where a wealthy family and a less fortunate family are the main focus. The narrative kicks off with a mother who devotes herself to caring for her autistic son. Despite being the head of a prominent department store and having immense wealth and influence, she harbors deep-seated sorrows and anguish that she keeps hidden. Her husband is unfaithful, her son is autistic, and her daughter is rebellious. When her son falls in love with a nurse nursing a broken heart from a past relationship, the mother goes to great lengths to bring them together. This decision leads to a merging of the affluent and humble families, setting the stage for a web of intricate relationships to unfold.

Recommendation: My Youthfulness similar to The Way Love Begins
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My Youthfulness(我的青春谁做主)

2009China
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceCousins RelationshipYouth

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

This is the tale of three cousins who face various challenges in the real world and each find love along the way. The first cousin, Zhao Qing Chu, is a determined young lawyer with big dreams who falls for Zhou Jin, a wealthy man with a mysterious past. Qian Xiao Yang, the second cousin, is striving to make a life for herself in the bustling city, despite her mother's wishes for her to stay in their small town and pursue a career in nursing. Xiao Yang soon learns that city life is more challenging than she anticipated, especially when she meets Fang Yu and a string of misunderstandings and adventures ensue. Lastly, Li Pi Li is the youngest cousin who was sent to England by her hopeful mother in hopes of attending Cambridge. However, Pi Li shatters her mother's expectations by choosing to pursue a career as a chef instead, even going as far as obtaining a fake acceptance letter from Cambridge. What lies ahead for these three young women? (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Terroir similar to The Way Love Begins
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Terroir(떼루아)

2008South Korea
Difficult AdulthoodDramaFilmed AbroadRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipComedyOlder Man-Younger WomanRestaurantSommelier Male LeadWinery

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Filmed Abroad, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Lee Woo Joo encounters Kang Tae Min, a connoisseur of wine with a rich background in the craft. Tae Min has taken over his family's wine-making business and introduces Woo Joo to the fascinating world of wine. While he maintains a stable relationship with his girlfriend, Ji Seon, his feelings become conflicted when he meets the lively Woo Joo. Meanwhile, Joey Park carries a heavy burden from his past, having unintentionally started the fire that resulted in the deaths of Tae Min's parents. How will Tae Min react upon discovering that a friend was responsible for the tragedy that took away his parents? (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: I Love You (2020) similar to The Way Love Begins
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I Love You (2020)(我爱你)

2020China
Difficult AdulthoodDramaHealingRomanceAlzheimer's DiseaseFamilyFriendshipHardworking Female LeadIllnessNeurological DisorderYouth

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Healing, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The story revolves around a group of modern youths facing their own personal challenges. They unite to provide each other with encouragement and support, putting on a heartwarming comedy filled with love. Hong Qingqing navigates a tough life caring for her six-year-old orphan sister, Hongdou, and their Alzheimer's-stricken father, Hongshan. Despite their apparent struggles, this unconventional family dynamic brings Hong Qingqing a sense of belonging. However, long-buried secrets come to light, casting a shadow over her relationship with Meng Le amidst memories of St. Petersburg. (iQIYI)

Recommendation: Love of Aurora similar to The Way Love Begins
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Love of Aurora(极光之恋)

2017China
Chasing A DreamDramaFilmed AbroadRomanceActress Female LeadWeb Novel AdaptationFirst LoveHeir Male LeadLove Hate RelationshipMultiple CouplesYouth

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Chasing A Dream, Drama, Filmed Abroad, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

The storyline revolves around the romantic relationship between Han Xing Zi, a determined acting student, and Li Jun Tai, the heir to a media empire. Xing Zi is a talented young actress with a passion for spreading love and hope through her performances. In pursuit of her dream, she travels to America to study and showcase her acting skills on various stages. It is during her time in America that she crosses paths with Jun Tai, a rebellious young man seeking freedom from his controlling family. (CDramaBase.com) Based on the web novel "Love of Aurora" by Wang Qian He.

Recommendation: Divorce or Separation similar to The Way Love Begins
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Divorce or Separation(婚变)

2009China
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceNice Male LeadStrong Female LeadTaxi Driver Male Lead

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The plot follows the journey of a sincere individual employed as a taxi driver at a hotel, alongside his resilient wife. As they navigate through a perilous conspiracy that threatens their lives, they come to understand the depth of true love.

Recommendation: Women of Shanghai similar to The Way Love Begins
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Women of Shanghai(上海女子图鉴)

2018China
City SettingDramaRomanceLifeWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The plot centers on a young woman who decides to remain in Shanghai following her college graduation. Despite encountering various men, she remains focused on her goal of joining the top 10% of the city's residents. Luo Hai Yan, a student from a rural area, is determined to establish a successful career in Shanghai. The arrival of Zhang Tian Hao, Chen Xiao Wei, and Yan Bing influences her life significantly.

Recommendation: Dream (2024) similar to The Way Love Begins
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Dream (2024)(创想季)

2024China
Chasing A DreamDramaRomanceBusinessEntrepreneur Male LeadFriendship

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Chasing A Dream, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Four university friends reunite post-graduation and make a collective decision to launch a business venture. They aim to cater to the needs of struggling Beijing tenants by combining the innovative mindset of the Internet era with a fresh business approach. Through teamwork, perseverance, and overcoming various obstacles, they eventually succeed in realizing their aspirations.

Recommendation: Love That Makes You Cry similar to The Way Love Begins
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Love That Makes You Cry(いつかこの恋を思い出してきっと泣いてしまう)

2016Japan
DramaHealingRomanceLifeMiniseriesUnrequited Love

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Healing, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Following the death of her mother at a young age, Sugihara Oto was raised by adoptive parents in the countryside of Hokkaido. Despite giving up on her dreams, she maintains a cheerful and courageous attitude. However, she faces a dilemma when her adoptive parents pressure her into marrying a wealthy man who is 20 years older in order to alleviate the family's financial struggles. Meanwhile, Soda Ren, who lost his parents early on, was raised by his grandfather in Fukushima's rural surroundings. When his grandfather falls victim to a scam, Ren heads to Tokyo to earn money to save their farmland. Although he dreams of reuniting with his grandfather, the harsh reality sets in. By chance, Oto also travels to Tokyo, leading to a tale of love and personal growth among six young individuals from rural backgrounds who find themselves in the bustling city.

Recommendation: Modern Love Tokyo similar to The Way Love Begins
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Modern Love Tokyo(モダンラブ・東京)

2022Japan
City SettingMultiple MainsRomanceAnthologyComedyMiniseries

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Modern Love Tokyo is a collection of seven romantic comedy episodes, with one of them being animated. The series showcases different types of love in unique ways that will evoke both laughter and tears, touching the hearts of viewers worldwide. It is a remake of the American web series "Modern Love" [2019] produced by AMAZON STUDIOS.

Recommendation: More Beautiful Than a Flower similar to The Way Love Begins
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More Beautiful Than a Flower(꽃보다 아름다워)

2004South Korea
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceFamilyFemale Centered PlotSisters' Relationship

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

This series focuses on the dedicated and loving mother Go Doo Shim, portrayed by Lee Young Ja, who strives to provide her family with a joyful life. Unfortunately, her husband Joo Hyun, played by Kim Do Chil, disrupts their happiness by engaging in an affair that results in another woman expecting his child. The eldest daughter Bae Jung Ok, as Mi Oak, proposes that her mother consider a divorce, while the youngest daughter Han Go Eun, as Mi Soo, is drawn to the charming appearance of an investor who conceals a troubling secret. Will this family be torn apart, or is there a chance for reconciliation?

Recommendation: Enjoy Life similar to The Way Love Begins
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Enjoy Life(살맛납니다)

2009South Korea
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceAge GapFamilyMultiple Couples

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A narrative centered on the romantic lives and marriages of six couples, each categorized into one of six distinct types of marital dynamics!

Recommendation: Painting Soul similar to The Way Love Begins
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Painting Soul(画魂)

2003China
City SettingDramaRomanceChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Chinese Woman the Gunpoint of the Gestapo similar to The Way Love Begins
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The Chinese Woman the Gunpoint of the Gestapo(盖世太保枪口下的中国女人)

2002China
DramaRomanceSet In A Foreign CountryHistoricalHistorical FictionWorld War 2

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Set In A Foreign Country themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Million Bride similar to The Way Love Begins
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Million Bride(真爱之百万新娘)

2006China
DramaMultiple MainsRomanceFamilySuspenseThriller

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

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Second Proposal(두번째 프러포즈)

2004South Korea
Divorced Female LeadDramaRomanceInfidelityOlder Woman-Younger ManSecond Chance Romance

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Divorced Female Lead, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Jang Mi Young was a content mother of two and happily married until she discovered that her husband was unfaithful. This revelation led to their divorce, resulting in her ex-husband and his new wife receiving custody of the children. Mi Young now faces the challenge of starting anew and revitalizing her career after spending years as a homemaker. Luckily, she has the support of a charming younger friend, Nam KyungSoo, who feels compassion for her situation and is eager to assist her in regaining her independence.

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Such a Good Love(值得爱)

2025China
Chasing A DreamCity SettingDramaRomanceBreaking The Fourth WallDrinkingEx-couple RelationshipLoyal Female LeadMild ViolenceMultiple TimelinesStarting OverTalented Male Lead

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Chasing A Dream, City Setting, Drama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

This narrative chronicles the extraordinary yet commonplace romance of a couple born in the 1980s in Beijing

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40-man Kiro Kanata no Koi(40万キロかなたの恋)

2020Japan
Difficult AdulthoodDramaHealingRomanceAstronaut Male LeadCold Male LeadEx Comes BackEx-couple RelationshipIntroverted Male LeadIsolationOuter SpacePainting

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Difficult Adulthood, Drama, Healing, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Astronaut Takamura Soichi is conducting a year-long mission in space to gather data that will help humans thrive in space. Despite his preference for solitude and avoidance of human relationships, he finds contentment living with the AI Yuri far from Earth. However, a satellite interview with his ex-girlfriend Ayuhara Sakiko leads to a heated argument that triggers a rediscovery of his emotions. As Yuri begins to question her own existence and realizes her feelings for Soichi resemble human love, an unexpected love triangle forms between the astronaut, his ex-girlfriend, and the AI. Meanwhile, various challenges arise in outer space.

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Dramaworld Season 2(드라마월드 시즌2)

2021South Korea
Chasing A DreamDramaRomanceSet In A Foreign CountryComedyFan Female LeadFictional WorldHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Female LeadSupernaturalTeenager Female Lead

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Chasing A Dream, Drama, Romance, and Set In A Foreign Country themes with a 22% similarity match.

Claire, a teenager from the United States, has a passion for Korean dramas. While assisting in her family's store one day, she encounters a thief and immediately switches into fangirl mode. She bravely faces the thief, but suddenly finds herself transported into a different dimension - the world of Korean drama - through her smartphone. (iQIYI)

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Amor Fati (2021)(아모르파티)

2021South Korea
Divorced Female LeadDramaHealingRomanceCancerFamily RelationshipFather-Son RelationshipInfidelityPoor Male LeadPovertySoap OperaTerminal Illness

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Divorced Female Lead, Drama, Healing, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

A heartwarming story unfolds as individuals facing adversity find renewed hope and strength. A woman battling cancer and a struggling single father cross paths, embarking on a journey of healing and companionship as they mend each other's wounds. (Naver)

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Meteor Garden Season 2(流星花園 (流星花园) 2)

2002Taiwan
DramaFilmed AbroadMultiple MainsRomanceAdapted From A MangaAmnesiaComedyFriendshipLove TriangleMultiple CouplesUnrequited LoveYouth

Like The Way Love Begins, this drama also features Drama, Filmed Abroad, Multiple Mains, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

After graduating from Ying De Xue Yuan, F4 decides to go on a graduation trip to Spain. Dao Ming Si invites Shan Cai to join them, secretly hoping to spend time alone with her. During the trip, Shan Cai and Dao Ming Si become inseparable. Before leaving for Spain, Hua Ze Lei gives Dao Ming Si an envelope with valuable advice inside. The advice is to propose to Shan Cai in an old church with a special legend. Prepared with a "Meteor Ring" for the proposal, Dao Ming Si plans to ask Shan Cai to marry him in a church symbolizing love. However, on the way to the church, a car accident causes Dao Ming Si to lose his memory. He meets Ye Sha, who helps and cares for him. Shan Cai, worried about Dao Ming Si's sudden disappearance, seeks help from Jing. The other F4 members rush to Spain upon hearing the news. The story unfolds with Shan Cai's efforts to find Dao Ming Si and help him recover his memory. Meanwhile, the love stories of Xi Men and Mei Zuo are also revealed, shedding light on Xi Men's playboy reputation and Mei Zuo's romantic history since childhood.