The White Olive Tree - Asian drama recommendation
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The White Olive Tree(白色橄榄树)

2025China
Novel AdaptationBrave Female LeadDeath Of A FriendDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadLieutenant Male LeadMilitaryPhysically Strong Male LeadPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Reporter Female LeadRomanceSoldier Male LeadVolunteer Male Lead

While on a mission in the East Country, journalist Song Ran is rescued from peril by Li Zan, a Chinese explosives specialist. As they grow closer, they discover a strong connection in their beliefs and spirits, leading to a romantic relationship. However, their budding love is tested when a bombing incident shakes their bond. Upon returning to China, they each face personal challenges and lose touch. Li Zan struggles with guilt over his friend's passing, while Song Ran experiences backlash over a photograph she captured during the attack. By coincidence, they cross paths again and, together, they find solace and plant a white olive tree as a symbol of optimism.

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The White Olive Tree

Recommendation: How Far Is It to My Happiness? similar to The White Olive Tree
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How Far Is It to My Happiness?(幸福还有多远)

2008China
Novel AdaptationDramaMilitaryRomanceFriendshipLife Lesson

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Military, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the 1980s and follows Li Ping, a worker at a tobacco factory, who seeks happiness by placing a proposal letter inside a cigarette box, setting off a remarkable and romantic love tale

Recommendation: Operation: Special Warfare similar to The White Olive Tree
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Operation: Special Warfare(特战行动)

2022China
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMilitaryPhysically Strong Male LeadRomanceActionAge GapAge GapArmy Captain Male LeadCheerful Female LeadMilitary TrainingOlder Man-Younger WomanUndercover OperationWarm Female Lead

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Military, Physically Strong Male Lead, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

To combat the latest terrorist threat, a specialized team of 14 highly skilled young military members is assembled from across the nation. Known as the "Blue Lightning Commandos," the group is under the command of Captain Qin Guan, a tough and no-nonsense leader with a compassionate heart. Despite his tough exterior, Captain Guan deeply cares for his team and strives for them to excel. Through rigorous training focused on safety and teamwork, he pushes his team to reach their full potential. One member, Ning Meng, joins the team with a strong determination to honor her deceased brother and prove herself as an elite soldier. Initially at odds with Captain Guan, Ning Meng earns his trust and the respect of her fellow team members through dedication and hard work. As they navigate dangerous missions against a terrorist organization, Captain Guan and Ning Meng unexpectedly find love amidst the chaos of battle.

Recommendation: Fanjingshan Story similar to The White Olive Tree
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Fanjingshan Story(风雨梵净山)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceSoldier Male LeadChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Romance, and Soldier Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

Zhang Ming Tang, the son of the Zhang family, was a skilled soldier based in Tongren, Guizhou, during the era of the Republic of China. This information is sourced from DramaWiki and was inspired by the novel "Qinglang Street" written by Tang Yu Lin.

Recommendation: Zai Guo Ba Yin similar to The White Olive Tree
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Zai Guo Ba Yin(再过把瘾)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Based on the book "Content in Death" written by Wang Shuo.

Recommendation: Goddess of Mercy (2011) similar to The White Olive Tree
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Goddess of Mercy (2011)(新玉观音)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Huahong Huahuo similar to The White Olive Tree
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Huahong Huahuo(花红花火)

2014China
DramaMilitaryRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Military, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

After her adopted father lost a bet, Wine Maker Hua Hong was married off to a wine-focused family. Bandit Chen San Bao sought revenge and interrupted the wedding by abducting the bride. The ensuing tale revolves around the tumultuous love affair between the two characters, filled with obstacles and challenges.

Recommendation: Lu Bing Hua similar to The White Olive Tree
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Lu Bing Hua(鲁冰花)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Derived from Chung Chao Cheng's book "Lu Ping Hua," the following information has been taken.

Recommendation: My Economical Man similar to The White Olive Tree
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My Economical Man(我和我的经济适用男)

2011China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Following her split from Feng Zhi Hao, a successful and affluent man, He Xiao Jun crosses paths with Chen Qi Zhong, a financially prudent individual she meets through work. As they grow closer and start a relationship, Xiao Jun faces challenges from Zhi Hao's return and her parents' disapproval. Will her new love story withstand these obstacles and flourish? This story is based on a novel written by Ren Hai Zhong.

Recommendation: An Angel Will Love You for Me similar to The White Olive Tree
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An Angel Will Love You for Me(会有天使替我爱你)

2008China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

After Xiao Mi's partner passes away in a tragic accident, his heart is donated to another young man named Yi Tang Yao. Xiao Mi decides to transfer to Tang Yao's school in an attempt to form a connection with him. She goes to great lengths to win his affection, from assisting with his schoolwork to even participating in a 10,000m race. Eventually, Tang Yao agrees to be her boyfriend. However, Xiao Mi later uncovers the shocking truth that her late partner's heart was not actually transplanted into Tang Yao. This revelation leads to a confrontation where Tang Yao learns the real reason behind Xiao Mi's efforts to get close to him.

Recommendation: Tian Dao similar to The White Olive Tree
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Tian Dao(天道)

2008China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The young police officer, Rui Xiao Dan, crosses paths with the quirky business mogul, Ding Yuan Ying, through a mutual acquaintance tasked with looking after Ding Yuan Ying in the historic city. Ding Yuan Ying's remarkable character and exceptional abilities captivate Rui Xiao Dan. As their relationship blossoms, Rui Xiao Dan and Ding Yuan Ying befriend a group of music enthusiasts in the ancient city who share their passion for music and speaker-making. These enthusiasts, impressed by Ding Yuan Ying's talents, aspire to leverage his skills to uplift their impoverished rural hometown. Xiao Dan also dreams of Ding Yuan Ying using his ingenuity to work a miracle in the destitute village as a token of his affection for her.

Recommendation: Love in a Fallen City (2009) similar to The White Olive Tree
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Love in a Fallen City (2009)(倾城之恋)

2009China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Based on Eileen Chang's novel "Love in a Fallen City," there are two options to watch: a 34-episode TV series and a 36-episode TV series.

Recommendation: Shinju Fujin (2002) similar to The White Olive Tree
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Shinju Fujin (2002)(真珠夫人)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story revolves around Ruriko, a woman who faces a difficult destiny after discovering true love and experiencing significant changes in her life. It also portrays her romantic journey to protect her inner self. Kan Kikuchi, a renowned writer, penned the original tale of Pearl Beauty during the Taisho era, highlighting a fresh lifestyle for women at that time that contributed to its widespread appeal.

Recommendation: Vancouver similar to The White Olive Tree
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Vancouver(别了,温哥华)

2004China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Based on the book "The Wind and Flowers" by Chang Lin.

Recommendation: Mr. Right Wanted similar to The White Olive Tree
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Mr. Right Wanted(徵婚啟事)

2014Taiwan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Sonia Sui portrays the role of an editor in chief at a publishing company who decides to publish a 'Marriage Wanted' advertisement. She is scheduled to meet with at least 20 potential suitors, with the main male character being one of them.

Recommendation: Land (2004) similar to The White Olive Tree
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Land (2004)(토지)

2004South Korea
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

At the age of five, Seo Hee's mother abandoned her family, eloping with one of their servants, leaving her in the care of her unkind father. However, the trauma of her mother’s departure was nothing compared to the struggles that awaited her after her father's passing. Her relative, Cho Joon Goo, exploited her youth and gained control over the legal papers that identified her as a landowner. During these bleak times, her humble friend Gil Sang became her sole source of solace and support. With his assistance, Seo Hee managed to avoid an unwanted marriage to Cho Byun Soo, a man with disabilities chosen by Joon Goo, and she escaped from her hometown. Gradually, she accumulates wealth as a merchant, fueled by a thirst for vengeance against Joon Goo and the ultimate aim of reclaiming her land. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Glory of Special Forces similar to The White Olive Tree
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Glory of Special Forces(特战荣耀)

2022China
Novel AdaptationDramaMilitaryPhysically Strong Male LeadPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)ActionArmy Captain Supporting CharacterComing Of AgeCommander Supporting CharacterDeath Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherPolice Department SettingSoldier Supporting CharacterYouth

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Military, Physically Strong Male Lead, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yan Po Yue, a young man with exceptional abilities who prefers solitude, faces challenges in fitting in despite his achievements in various areas. Coming from a family with a military background, he enrolls in a military academy to earn his father's approval. Although he impresses during the initial recruits' gathering, his superior's disapproval leads him to join the kitchen crew, where he discovers hidden talents among his peers. During his training for a special forces selection, Yan Po Yue recognizes his weaknesses and, with the support of his fellow soldiers, begins his journey towards becoming the soldier he has always dreamed of being.

Recommendation: My Dear Guardian similar to The White Olive Tree
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My Dear Guardian(爱上特种兵)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMilitaryRomanceCohabitationDoctor Female LeadDrug CartelEx Comes BackFake IdentityFemale Lead Saves Male LeadMedicalSurgeon Female LeadWarm Female Lead

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Military, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

A tale of a kind military medic and a stern military officer, known as the 'ice mountain,' as they carry out their duties and unexpectedly fall in love. Whether it was the rescue from bandits or the constant proximity under one roof, love finds its way in unexpected moments. Xia Chu is a composed surgeon with a knack for handling life and death situations. LiangMuze is a battle-hardened special military officer who has shut off his heart due to painful memories of the past.

Recommendation: Soratobu Kouhoushitsu similar to The White Olive Tree
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Soratobu Kouhoushitsu( 空飛ぶ広報室)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMilitaryRomanceAir ForceChasing A DreamComing Of AgeEmotionally Strong Male LeadHealingHealthy Mains’ RelationshipLifeSlow RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Military, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Inaba Rika, who always dreamed of becoming a news reporter in her childhood, now works as a director for an educational television program. She started her career as a reporter but had to switch roles due to her aggressive approach in gathering and sharing news. Sorai Daisuke, a former fighter pilot, was on the verge of joining the prestigious "Blue Impulse" flying squadron when an accident led to his reassignment to the public relations department. Their journey explores the challenges of coping with shattered dreams.

Recommendation: Dream Come True (2024) similar to The White Olive Tree
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Dream Come True (2024)(这世间如你所愿)

2024China
DramaReporter Female LeadRomanceSoldier Male LeadFantasyFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesTime TravelWeb Series

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Reporter Female Lead, Romance, and Soldier Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

The narrative follows Lin Zuan, a youthful fighter against Japanese forces in the Eighth Route Army

Recommendation: Ying Sun Da Dui similar to The White Olive Tree
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Ying Sun Da Dui(鹰隼大队)

2009China
DramaMilitarySoldier Male LeadAir Force

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Military, and Soldier Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hand in Hand & Heart to Heart similar to The White Olive Tree
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Hand in Hand & Heart to Heart(像兄妹一样手拉手)

2011China
DramaMilitaryRomance1970s

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Military, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A young person from Beijing named Liu Fang accidentally caused Luo Chun Yang to fall off a cliff and then ran away. Liu Fang embarked on a difficult journey through the snow to find Lei Xiao Man. Along the way, Liu Fang collapsed, but was rescued by a passing carriage and brought back to the Corps. With the assistance of Lei Xiao Man, Ciu Li Li, and Jia Zheng Jun, Liu Fang was able to remain in the Corps. This marks the beginning of the emotional stories from life in the Great Northern Wilderness Corps in the early 1970s.

Recommendation: I Love You (2013) similar to The White Olive Tree
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I Love You (2013)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceLife

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Inspired by the collection of short stories titled "I Love You," authored by Kotaro Isaka, Ira Ishida, Takuji Ichikawa, Otsuichi, Ko Nakamura, and Takayoshi Honda.

Recommendation: Mask (2023) similar to The White Olive Tree
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Mask (2023)(人设)

2023China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceWeb Series

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative follows three young individuals as they pursue their aspirations in the entertainment field

Recommendation: First Marriage (2018) similar to The White Olive Tree
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First Marriage (2018)(初婚)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceFamily

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

According to the novel "Chu Hun" written by Wu Ke Jing.

Recommendation: Twice Blooms the Flower similar to The White Olive Tree
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Twice Blooms the Flower(两生花)

2015China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceAmnesia

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

This is the tale of a single mother and a man who awoke with amnesia. Hawick, having emerged from a 6-year coma, has no recollection of his identity except for believing that Yan Song is his wife. However, Yan Song denies ever knowing him. Their meeting sparks a deep love story intertwined with numerous inquiries, unraveling dark secrets along the way...

Recommendation: Renai Chudoku similar to The White Olive Tree
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Renai Chudoku(恋愛中毒)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMiniseries

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Based on the book written by Fumio Yamamoto, under the identical name.

Recommendation: Air Force similar to The White Olive Tree
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Air Force(에어포스)

2000South Korea
DramaMilitaryRomanceMiniseries

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Military, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Hyung-woo and Jin-kyung, both skilled pilots, have been chosen to participate in the prestigious Korean aviation academy known as the equivalent of "Top Gun." Despite Hyung-woo's interest in Jin-kyung, she is focused on Jung-joon.

Recommendation: Home (2012) similar to The White Olive Tree
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Home (2012)(回家)

2012Taiwan
DramaMilitaryRomanceFamily

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Military, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

During World War II, a medic from Taiwan serves as a doctor in the Japanese military in China. Struggling with conflicting loyalties to his Japanese superiors and his Chinese heritage, he is saved from execution by a Chinese general after the war. Since then, he has been on a quest to return to his homeland of Taiwan. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Shi Ji Mo De Wan Zhong similar to The White Olive Tree
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Shi Ji Mo De Wan Zhong(世纪末的晚钟)

2004China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomance1990s

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hawthorn Tree Forever similar to The White Olive Tree
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Hawthorn Tree Forever(山楂树之恋)

2012China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceCultural Revolution

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Taking place during the Cultural Revolution in the 1970s, Hawthorn Tree Forever tells the story of a shy high school student who is sent to a rural village to develop educational materials. Staying with the village leader, Jing Qiu encounters Sun Jian Xin, known as "Lao San," a member of the excavation team who can play her beloved Soviet folk song on the accordion. Despite their young age, the two are drawn to each other and share a sweet moment with their first kiss under the hawthorn tree. This romantic tale is based on the novel "Under the Hawthorn Tree" by Ai Mi, available in two versions: 32 episodes for television and 35 episodes for online streaming.

Recommendation: Yang Jue similar to The White Olive Tree
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Yang Jue(仰角)

2009China
Novel AdaptationDramaMilitary1980s

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Military themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Kanojo no Kiraina Kanojo similar to The White Olive Tree
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Renai Hensachi - Kanojo no Kiraina Kanojo(恋愛偏差値 - 彼女の嫌いな彼女)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMiniseries

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

This is the unusual tale of two women in the Marunouchi business area of Tokyo: a 34-year-old single woman and a 22-year-old searching for a spouse. Despite being friends, the two end up competing for the affection of one man. Tamako, the 34-year-old, is seen as an accomplished and fashionable woman at work, known as an "old miss." Despite her attractiveness and success, Tamako is still single, feeling frustrated by the young, good-looking new recruits who lack depth. Meanwhile, Chie, a 22-year-old office worker, is focused on finding her ideal partner and getting married, feeling discontent with her current situation. Both women become entangled in a love triangle with a man named Saeki, while still being involved with other partners. Their conflicting desires for love, stability, and success create a complex situation.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Party similar to The White Olive Tree
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Renai Hensachi - Party(恋愛偏差値 - Party)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMiniseries

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Kotoko, a 29-year-old woman employed at a company with foreign ties, finds herself in a predicament when the company goes bankrupt unexpectedly. She must now search for a new job to sustain herself in the bustling city. Despite her high expectations of working in Marunouchi, residing in Daikanyama, and going on dates in Aoyama, Kotoko faces the reality that these aspirations may not come to fruition. At a gathering, she encounters Natsume, an employee at a prominent trading firm, who presents her with another prospect: marriage. However, winning over Natsume proves to be more challenging than she anticipated. Subsequently, Kotoko meets Moriya, a quirky individual who owns a small glass factory in Edogawa. Although this unconventional work environment contrasts with her initial desires, Kotoko finds comfort in its coziness and decides to work there. Balancing a thriving love life with a humble workplace, Kotoko eventually starts a relationship with Natsume. Through her experiences at the glass factory, she learns valuable lessons about the individuals there, which deepens her connection to the idea of marrying Natsume. Fueled by these encounters, Kotoko embarks on a quest to discover her true calling.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Moetsukiru Made similar to The White Olive Tree
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Renai Hensachi - Moetsukiru Made(恋愛偏差値 - 燃えつきるまで)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMiniseries

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Reiko, a 28-year-old employee at a housing company, experiences a sudden breakup with her boyfriend Koichiro after a 5-year relationship. Prior to this, Reiko was content balancing her career and love life, but the breakup leaves her struggling to focus at work and making uncharacteristic mistakes. This jeopardizes her job security and causes her physical appearance to deteriorate. Despite feeling overwhelmed with despair, she realizes there are greater issues in the world such as pollution and economic struggles. While contemplating these larger problems, she acknowledges that her own heartbreak over Koichiro is her current priority. Previously content with her stable job and relationship, the breakup shatters her sense of security. As she navigates through her emotions, she begins to notice other women in her surroundings and reconsiders her approach to work. Ultimately, she decides to immerse herself in a new romantic relationship as a way to move forward from her heartbreak.

Recommendation: Fushin no Toki similar to The White Olive Tree
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Fushin no Toki(不信のとき〜ウーマン・ウォーズ〜)

2006Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceInfidelity

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Asai Michiko, a 28-year-old homemaker, is married to 38-year-old Yoshio, who works at an advertising agency. After discovering Yoshio's affair five years into their marriage, Michiko pleads with the other woman to end the relationship. Nogami Machiko, a 31-year-old nightclub worker in Ginza, is also heartbroken when her lover, who she is pregnant with, tells her to have an abortion. Three years later, Michiko, now 31, has worked hard to improve herself and become a better wife, while Machiko, now 34, is the owner of a nightclub in Ginza. Okinaka Kazuko moves in across from the Asai family and hopes to befriend Michiko. Yoshio's client, Koyanagi Shingo, takes him to a Ginza nightclub owned by Machiko, who has feelings for Yoshio. After a night at the club, Shingo visits his young lover, Ito Mayumi. Machiko and Yoshio share a taxi home, where Machiko seduces him. Meanwhile, Michiko has reconnected with Kondo Kei, a 26-year-old calligrapher who was once her father's student.

Recommendation: Nemurenu Shinju similar to The White Olive Tree
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Nemurenu Shinju(眠れぬ真珠 〜まだ恋してもいいですか?〜)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMiniseries

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a love affair between a 45-year-old woman going through menopause and a man who is 17 years her junior. However, things take a dark turn when a deranged stalker enters the picture. (YTV)

Recommendation: Fall in Love Again similar to The White Olive Tree
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Fall in Love Again(再见已是白月光)

2024China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceWeb Series

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Six years ago, during a wedding ceremony on a yacht, the bride, Zhou Mi An, is heartbreakingly abandoned at the altar. After falling overboard, she is rescued by Mai Ke. It is then revealed to her that her former fiancé, Lu Yun Kai, played a role in her parents' tragic death. Seeking revenge, she forms an alliance with Mai Ke. Fast forward six years, Zhou Mi An reappears at a charity event as the renowned international designer, He Er Xin, and confronts Lu Yun Kai. Doubtful of He Er Xin's true identity, Lu Yun Kai tests her while Zhou Mi An boldly joins his Wuxin Company. As they both try to uncover each other's secrets and outmaneuver one another, the fake couple engage in flirtatious behavior. Zhou Mi An eventually discovers that Lu Yun Kai has been searching for her relentlessly over the years, leading her to question the truth behind her parents' accident. Caught between trusting Mai Ke, her savior, and Lu Yun Kai, the man she still carries feelings for, Zhou Mi An is faced with a difficult decision.

Recommendation: Back Mountain Sunshine similar to The White Olive Tree
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Back Mountain Sunshine(後山日先照)

2002Taiwan
Novel AdaptationDramaMilitaryHistorical

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Military themes with a 21% similarity match.

Based on the book "The Tale of Hou Shan Ji and Hsien Chao" written by the author Wu Feng Chiu.

Recommendation: Five Star Hotel similar to The White Olive Tree
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Five Star Hotel(五星大饭店)

2007China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceYouth

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Empty Mirror similar to The White Olive Tree
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Empty Mirror(空镜子)

2001China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceFamily

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Based on Wan Fang's book "Kong Jing Zi" (*title in Chinese characters*).

Recommendation: The Destiny, Love and Fate similar to The White Olive Tree
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The Destiny, Love and Fate(ละอองเทศ)

2025Thailand
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceComedy

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

The narrative centers on Dolly, a determined young woman who has experienced the loss of her mother, and Krin, a charming entrepreneur and heir to a significant sauce manufacturing business.

Recommendation: Yameru Toki mo, Sukoyaka Naru Toki mo similar to The White Olive Tree
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Yameru Toki mo, Sukoyaka Naru Toki mo(やめるときも、すこやかなるときも)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceMiniseries

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Sudou Ichiharu, a skilled furniture maker, has been working diligently but has yet to create a piece that surpasses his mentor's work. Despite his efforts, he has not made much progress in his craft. One day, Sudou meets Motohashi Sakurako, an employee at an advertising agency. While she is successful in her career, she has not been lucky in love. The two of them are drawn to each other and share a connection, but both keep their emotional struggles hidden. Sudou is haunted by the loss of a loved one, experiencing a temporary loss of speech every December as a reaction to the anniversary of the death. Meanwhile, Sakurako has been supporting her family since her father's company went bankrupt, yearning to break free from this burden by getting married. Their relationship is not based on pure feelings, but rather on their individual desires and personal struggles.

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Fumo Chitai(不毛地帯)

2009Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMilitaryPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)BusinessFormer Soldier Male LeadLoyal Male LeadPartially Filmed AbroadPost-War JapanShowa Era

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Military, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) themes with a 21% similarity match.

Iki Tadashi, a military commander, was taken prisoner by the Soviets during the Second World War. Accused of being a war criminal, he was sent to a labor camp in Siberia for many years. After serving an 11-year sentence, he was finally released. Upon returning to Japan, Tadashi refused an offer to participate in a defense project from a former colleague. He made a firm decision to distance himself from warfare, much to the delight of his family. Instead, he chose to start a new chapter by joining a prominent trading company.

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Wild Bloom(风吹半夏)

2022China
Novel AdaptationDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadRomance1990sAge GapBusinessFriendshipMetal IndustryWorkplace Setting

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

In the 1990s, Xu Ban Xia demonstrated remarkable vision and strength as she navigated through challenges in the male-dominated steel industry. Despite losing her mother at birth and receiving no care from her father, Xu Ban Xia grew into a resilient, proud, and fearless individual. Together with her friends Xiao Chen and TongXiao Qi, she entered the scrap steel transportation business, facing numerous difficulties with her adventurous spirit and practical approach. Despite the industry's male dominance, Xu Ban Xia managed to overcome obstacles and even survive life-threatening situations. Eventually, she expanded her business internationally, demonstrating a sharp market sense and a commitment to personal growth while also finding love.

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My Natasha(我的娜塔莎)

2012China
DramaMilitaryRomanceHistoricalPolitical

Like The White Olive Tree, this drama also features Drama, Military, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

In 1941, a group of Chinese soldiers, under the leadership of Pan Tiande, were defeated by the Japanese forces. They sought refuge in the Soviet Union by seeking assistance from the Soviet army. Officer Natasha took on the responsibility of training them. Through the subsequent military engagements, Pan's patriotism and courage deeply touched Natasha, leading to a romantic relationship between them. Following the establishment of the People's Republic of China, Pan chose to contribute to the country as a mechanic, while Natasha pursued a career as a Soviet mechanic specialist after completing her education. As they were preparing for their wedding, Natasha received orders to return to the Soviet Union, resulting in a heart-wrenching departure. Natasha later wrote to Pan, informing him that she had settled near the border, eagerly awaiting his return.

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National Mission(国家使命)

2004China
Novel AdaptationDramaMilitary1960sWar

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Jue Jing Zhu Jian(绝境铸剑)

2019China
DramaMilitaryRomanceHistoricalWar

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A play celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Gutian Congress held in December 1929 depicts the journey of a Red Army unit overcoming internal conflicts to focus on their goal of advancing agriculture. (chinesedrama.info)

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The Cheetah(猎豹)

2025China
DramaMilitarySoldier Male LeadSoldier Supporting CharacterTeamwork

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A young serviceman named Chen Han Sheng faces numerous obstacles to become a member of the prestigious Leopard Commando unit. Alongside his fellow squad members, he strengthens his skills while undertaking various tasks, including safeguarding significant events, triumphing in military competitions, and executing international security operations.

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Fall in Love with You (2021)(就想和你谈恋爱)

2021China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Derived from the book "Tuan Chong Jiao Qi: Xiao Zu Zong Ma Jia You Bao Le" authored by Mu Huan Yan.

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My Super Hero(欢迎光临)

2022China
Novel AdaptationDramaRomanceHardworking Male LeadLove At First Sight

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Zhang Guang Zheng is a shy homebody who is content with his current situation in life. However, everything changes when he falls for flight attendant Zhang You En and decides to make a change. By joining a group of dancing older women led by You En's mother, Liu Mei Li, in the public square, Zheng's perspective on life shifts dramatically. He is inspired by the women's bravery and zest for life, motivating him to strive for more. Around the same time, his strict hotel manager introduces a new employee development program. With the support of his friends, Zhang Guang Zheng works diligently to pass the evaluation and unlock opportunities for further education. As he works towards his goals, he also grows closer to You En and positively impacts those around him, including You En, who was once reserved; Wang Niu Lang, who was afraid of love; and Chen Jing Dian, who had given up on his dreams. Through his journey to become a hero in his own life, Zhang Guang Zheng discovers his true potential. (ChineseDrama.info)