The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun - Asian drama recommendation
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The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun(태양을 삼킨 여자)

2025South Korea
Adopted Male LeadCivil ServiceDeath Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaEx-couple RelationshipManager Male LeadMysteryPicaresqueReturn From AbroadRomanceShop Owner Female LeadSingle MotherThriller

Baek Seol Hui is a single mother known for her cheerful and optimistic demeanor, raising her daughter by herself. She operates a modest eatery and enjoys a simple yet fulfilling life with her child. However, her world is upended when an unforeseen incident occurs, making her daughter the victim who is then wrongfully portrayed as the offender. In response, Baek Seol Hui pledges to seek vengeance against those accountable for the situation.

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The Woman Who Swallowed The Sun

Recommendation: Game of Succession similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Game of Succession(สายรักสายเลือด)

2025Thailand
Death Of A MotherDramaMysteryRomanceThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Mother, Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Driven by the passing of his mother, an absent will, and hidden truths, Mekhin embarks on a quest for justice and to assert his rights as the rightful heir.

Recommendation: Into Thin Air similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Into Thin Air(人間蒸發 / 人间蒸发)

2005Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Michael Miu, portraying the character Ko Chung Ching, left his position as a police officer to establish a private detective agency following the disappearance of his son, Tsun Sing. This happened while Miu was investigating the "Rose Killer" case. His team consists of Power Chan as Man Kai Ching Super, Bernice Liu as Man Tai Po, and Vivien Yeo as Lam Yan Yan. Kenneth Ma plays a police officer who becomes involved in the "Rose Killer" investigation alongside Miu. Ching continues the search for his son, meeting Melissa Ng's character Lai Siu, who manages a group of part-time actors. Lai Siu discovers her connection to Sing's disappearance and agrees to assist in locating him out of feelings of guilt.

Recommendation: Greed Mask similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Greed Mask(謎情家族)

2006Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ko Fung is the heir to a successful cosmetics company, where his girlfriend Lok Pui Pui serves as the brand ambassador. During a promotional event for their new makeup line, Pui Pui shocked everyone by appearing in a red traditional dress instead of the planned wedding gown, before suddenly collapsing. Rumors spread that she may have been targeted by the vengeful spirit of a deceased celebrity, known for inspiring copycat suicides. Si To San, a company employee, was later invited to dinner at Ko Fung's home by his father, who claimed to be close friends with Si To San's uncle. Tragically, Ko Fung's father was discovered dead in his study weeks later. With numerous suspects in the mix, it is now up to Ko Fung, Si To San, and Zhou Yee Tong to solve the mystery, unless one of them is the culprit themselves.

Recommendation: Lu Xiang Dai similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Lu Xiang Dai(录像带)

2006China
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 25% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the rivalry between a female offender and a policewoman. The narrative adheres to the prevailing theme of mystery and suspense dramas, with the discovery of a recording or video tape serving as a crucial clue to uncover the origins of the female criminal's misdeeds. Additionally, a romantic subplot between Lian Hai and Ning Jie intensifies the suspense of the storyline.

Recommendation: Love's Lies similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Love's Lies(真爱的谎言)

2018China
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerDrug TraffickingInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 24% similarity match.

A narrative about an undercover agent infiltrating a dangerous drug organization in order to dismantle it. The life of Dou Dou, a regular office worker, is disrupted when she receives a package containing illegal drugs from her ex-fiancé Jin Yuan, who disappeared on their wedding day seven years ago. Instead of going to the authorities, Dou Dou decides to confront Jin Yuan herself. Detective Qiao Liang has been monitoring Jin Yuan due to suspicions of his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug distribution and money laundering. Dou Dou, still attached to her ex, tries to help him start a new life without realizing that he is actually an undercover police officer.

Recommendation: Sisters with Two Sides (2025) similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Sisters with Two Sides (2025)(双面姐妹)

2025China
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaRomanceThrillerDoctor Female LeadEvil Male LeadFilmed VerticallyHidden AgendaShort Length SeriesSisters SeparatedSisters' RelationshipVillain Male Lead

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

Two sisters were parted following the tragic death of their parents. The older sister wed the culprit responsible for their parents' demise, while the younger sister underwent plastic surgery to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor and infiltrated the Gu family to seek vengeance. (Chinese = YouTube || Translation = Google Translate)

Recommendation: Mistress similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Mistress(미스트리스)

2018South Korea
DramaMysteryRomanceSingle MotherThrillerCrime Against MoralityDeathFemale Centered PlotFinancial CrimeFraudSexual ContentSismanceWidow Female Lead

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, Single Mother, and Thriller themes with a 23% similarity match.

The drama explores the tumultuous lives of four friends, each navigating her own journey of self-exploration as they support one another through challenges. Following the tragic death of Jan Se Yeon's husband in an accident, she has been living with her daughter. Strange occurrences and phone calls begin to disrupt her life. This series focuses on the lives of four women, including Jan Se Yeon, Kim Eun Soo, Han Jung Won, and Do Hwa Young. (Soompi) It is an adaptation of the British television show "Mistresses" from 2008.

Recommendation: Through The Mystery similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Through The Mystery(穿越谜团)

2016China
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerDeathInvestigationMedicalSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Wei Rong found a mysterious man using a deceased person's phone. Initially, she suspected him of being involved in the death of her close friend, Zong Si Ning, and causing trouble for her aunt, Zong Feng. However, she later discovered that the man, Ma Dong, was actually investigating Si Ning's death, which he believed was linked to his mother's suicide at her aunt's hospital a year prior. Working together, they retraced Si Ning's final steps before his tragic demise. What they uncovered was a shocking secret that could have torn their families apart if Si Ning had survived to reveal it.

Recommendation: Taiyou to Yuki no Kakera similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Taiyou to Yuki no Kakera(太陽と雪のかけら)

2002Japan
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaRomanceAdapted From A MangaDeathFoodWinery

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Drama, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Fujiyoshi Sarina experienced the loss of both her parents during her teenage years. She currently resides with her grandfather, Rintaro, whom she assists while harboring dreams of creating her own wine one day. One snowy day in March, Sarina crosses paths with a young traveler named Matsuda Ryo, whom she offers shelter for the night. Eventually, Ryo begins working alongside Sarina and her grandfather. As time passes, a close bond forms between Sarina and Ryo, but Ryo carries a significant secret.

Recommendation: Hot Love similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Hot Love(热爱)

2009China
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherMysteryRomanceThriller1950sChinese Communist PartyCrimeDeathEspionageInvestigationMurderSpy Female LeadSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Recommendation: Destiny similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Destiny(Destiny)

2024Japan
Death Of A FatherEx-couple RelationshipMysteryRomanceThrillerDeathEx Comes BackFirst LoveInner MonologueInvestigationLawLovers ReunitedProsecutor Female LeadSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Ex-couple Relationship, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

During her time as a third-year middle school student, Nishimura Kanade faced the tragedy of losing her father, a prosecutor, in a fatal incident. Following this, she relocated with her mother to Nagano Prefecture, her mother's hometown. With aspirations of following in her father's footsteps, Kanade enrolled in law school at a prestigious university in Nagano. During her time there, she formed close bonds with four friends, including Nogi Masaki, with whom she shared many cherished memories. However, their friendship came to an abrupt end due to a case involving a mysterious death. Fast forward 12 years, Kanade, now 35, is employed as a prosecutor at the Yokohama District Public Prosecutors' Office. She is in a committed relationship with Okuda Takashi, a doctor, and they reside together. Unexpectedly, a former classmate from law school, who vanished after the death case, reappears in Kanade's life. This reunion forces Kanade to revisit the unsettling events from her past and uncover the truth behind her father's demise two decades ago, as well as the hidden facets of her friends.

Recommendation: Mukou no Hate similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Mukou no Hate(向こうの果て)

2021Japan
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaMysteryThrillerArsonChildhood Friends RelationshipCrime Against A PropertyExtramarital AffairInvestigationProsecutor Supporting CharacterPsychologicalSuspenseViolence Against Children

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

In the year 1985 in Tokyo, a novelist named Kohei Kimizuka is killed in a fire, leading to the arrest of his childhood friend Ritsuko Ikematsu

Recommendation: A Shop for Killers similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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A Shop for Killers(킬러들의 쇼핑몰)

2024South Korea
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaMysteryThrillerActionCompetent Male LeadDifficult ChildhoodGraphic ViolenceMercenary Supporting CharacterPhysically Strong Male LeadSmart Female LeadSmart Male LeadWeak To Strong

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 22% similarity match.

Ji An's life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a call from the authorities informing her about her uncle's death, which she finds suspicious. Having been raised by her enigmatic uncle Jung Jin Man following her parents' passing, the idea of him being suicidal seems unimaginable to her. Soon after, she finds herself under attack by assailants, drones, and gunfire. Stranded in her uncle's residence, Ji An must utilize the peculiar training he imparted to her during her childhood in order to survive and uncover the truth behind the events unfolding around her.

Recommendation: Wacko at Law similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Wacko at Law(王牌辯護人)

2020Taiwan
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaMysteryRomanceBusinessDeath Of A FiancéeDifficult AdulthoodEmotionally Strong Female LeadInvestigationLawLawyer Male LeadOlder Man-Younger WomanSmart Male Lead

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Mai Daqi, a skilled individual in the field of law, decided to set aside his lawyer's license due to his discontent with the commercialism prevalent in law firms. However, a tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of his parents and fiancee four years ago prompted him to reenter the legal profession. Seeking justice for his family, Daqi challenged and defeated the top lawyers of Wanmei Airlines.

Recommendation: To Get Unstuck in Time similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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To Get Unstuck in Time(隔世追兇)

2004Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerDetective FictionInvestigationSupernaturalSuspenseTime Rift

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 21% similarity match.

The series follows Ho Tin Kwong, a police officer who stumbles upon his late father's old cellphone during a stormy day. To his astonishment, after being struck by lightning, Tin Kwong realizes that the phone can communicate with his father from 20 years ago, before he passed away in a mysterious unsolved crime. With his father's assistance, they work together to revisit old cases and solve them across the 20-year gap in time.

Recommendation: Feng Kuang De Pian Ju similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Feng Kuang De Pian Ju(疯狂的骗局)

2010China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love Is Love in the End similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Love Is Love in the End(爱就爱到底)

2010China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Rage of Love similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Rage of Love(怒海情仇)

2013China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

In 1927, the Kuomintang rebels orchestrated the "April 15th Incident" in Guangzhou. Cheng Yihai, the head of Yihai Shipping, the largest maritime company in Guangzhou, was assassinated by Kuomintang soldier Xiang Guoqiang under the guise of the "Green Party". Xiang Guoqiang then proceeded to hunt down and kill Cheng Yihai's three siblings - Cheng Tao, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Yun - who each fled separately. Cheng Tao, the eldest brother, resolved to enlist in the Huangpu Military Academy to seek vengeance against Xiang Guoqiang. Cheng Yi, the second brother, found work at the docks and secretly joined the underground branch of the Communist Party of China before securing a position at Wanli Shipping. Cheng Yun, the youngest sister, was taken in by a performer during her escape and lived on the streets. Several years later, the three siblings from the Cheng family embarked on a quest for retribution.

Recommendation: Mysterious Summer similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Mysterious Summer(不可思议的夏天)

2014China
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerAnthologyHorrorInvestigationMelodramaSuspenseWeb Series

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The depths of strangers' hearts hold mysteries that remain unknown to others. If one could glimpse their perspective, what revelations would unfold? Within the residents of Beijing, there exist worlds of ambition, deceit, yearning, distrust, terror, affection, and animosity. Each of the fifteen individuals inhabiting the city carries what appears to be a distinct tale, yet their lives may be intertwined in ways yet to be discovered.

Recommendation: Lost in Baimu similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Lost in Baimu(百慕迷踪)

2023China
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerActionFantasyInvestigationSci-FiSuspenseWeb Series

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Engineer Peng Sen's partner, Lin Qi, went missing unexpectedly

Recommendation: Yu Xue Ji Zhe similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Yu Xue Ji Zhe(浴血记者)

2009China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Vigilante Force similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Vigilante Force(智勇新警界)

2003Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceInvestigation

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hard Fate similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Hard Fate(翡翠戀曲)

2004Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

After receiving guidance from her aunt, Flora discovers that possessing a pair of unique jade stones can bring balance into one's life. Unfortunately, her aunt has misplaced one of the jades and is desperate to reunite them before she passes away. With determination, Flora successfully tracks down the missing jade and reunites the pair. However, after this event, Flora begins experiencing unsettling nightmares that appear to convey a significant message.

Recommendation: Barrack O'Karma similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Barrack O'Karma(金宵大廈)

2019Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerCurseHorrorInvestigationSupernaturalSupernatural PhenomenaSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

The plot centers around the otherworldly experiences of 10 individuals, such as the puzzling vanishing of a single mother's child, the peculiar behavior of a bookstore proprietor, a fanatical otaku observing his neighbor, and the sudden arrival of a young wife pushing a closed baby stroller. (JayneStars)

Recommendation: Shiro to Kuro (2008) similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Shiro to Kuro (2008)(白と黒)

2008Japan
DramaMysteryRomanceInvestigation

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 20% similarity match.

This tale follows a woman caught between two brothers with different personalities. Kamuro Reiko receives a marriage proposal from Kiryu Shogo, a genuine and idealistic man. However, on the same day, she is involved in a car accident. In a daze, she witnesses Akimoto Kazuha, Shogo's childhood friend, fleeing the scene. Reiko survives the crash and is cared for by Kazuha, who shows her great affection. This leads Reiko to suspect a connection between Kazuha and Shogo. Soon, Shogo's younger brother Masato enters the picture. Unlike his brother, Masato lives a hedonistic life. Despite her feelings for her fiance, Reiko cannot resist the temptation to uncover the truth and finds herself drawn to Masato. --Fuji TV

Recommendation: 28 Faces of the Moon similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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28 Faces of the Moon(28개의달)

2016South Korea
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerDeath Of A FiancéeInvestigationLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 20% similarity match.

A man's life takes a drastic turn for the worse when his fiancée passes away just days ahead of their wedding.

Recommendation: Sweetheart (2022) similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Sweetheart (2022)(甜心美探)

2022China
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerChinese Republican EraDetective Female LeadHistorical FictionInvestigationShort Length SeriesSuspenseWeb Series

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Fei Xue gained expertise in areas such as case analysis and forensic investigation while studying overseas. In addition, she possessed a unique intuition for criminal activity. She found herself drawn into a murder case at the River Fresh Market, where a man was found dead on a fish chopping board. Local residents, terrified by the incident, referred to the killer as the "River God". Teaming up with detective ZhouZhen Long, Fei Xue soon realized that the case was more complex than it seemed.

Recommendation: Misleading Track similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Misleading Track(叠影危情)

2005Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerDeathInvestigationLawLawyer Male LeadMurderSuspenseWrongfully Accused

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yan Ting was wrongly accused of killing her husband Yuen Man San in Taiwan, leading to her imprisonment for five years. With her family in Hong Kong turning their backs on her, Yan Ting's son was taken care of by her close friend Wun Suk Lan. Due to her good behavior in prison, she was released early and returned to Hong Kong. There, she meets a compassionate lawyer named Lo Lei Ho and starts working at his law firm. Along with searching for her son, Yan Ting is also trying to mend her broken relationship with her family. Meanwhile, she believes she sees Man San in the bustling streets of Hong Kong, leading her to question his death. Man San, now married to Chiang Nga Yi, is attempting to gain approval from her father. Unexpectedly, Suk Lan returns to Hong Kong from America claiming to be Man San's wife as well. As more surprising events unfold, the true identity of Man San is revealed to the other characters, leading to a series of deaths in order to protect his secret.

Recommendation: Forensic Heroes similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Forensic Heroes(法證先鋒)

2006Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Male LeadForensic ScienceInvestigationMultiple MainsSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The plot centers on a string of criminal activities that require investigation. Tim Sir comes under suspicion following the murder of his wife, leading to a quest for the truth. Tim Sir, a skilled forensic analyst, excels in his field. Despite his wife Charlie becoming paralyzed from an accident, their bond remains strong as Tim Sir diligently cares for and cherishes her, earning the admiration of his brother-in-law and colleague in forensics, Sam. The situation takes a tragic turn with Charlie's cancer diagnosis, ultimately resulting in her sudden death from consuming poisonous food. This raises doubts from Nicole in the major crimes division.

Recommendation: Kanzo wo Ubawareta Tsuma similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Kanzo wo Ubawareta Tsuma(肝臓を奪われた妻)

2024Japan
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaSingle MotherBetrayed By A Significant OtherDivorced Female LeadDomestic CrimeEnergetic Female LeadLoyal Female LeadManipulative Female LeadRevenge

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Drama, and Single Mother themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yuka, who cherished her mother's love growing up after losing her father, dreams of a happy family. She marries Nakamura Kosei, a man with a similar background, and ends up being a liver donor for his mother, Seiko. However, Yuka soon realizes that the marriage was a setup for the transplant. Feeling betrayed and divorced, she decides to raise her child on her own. Five years later, a chance encounter with Kosei brings back her anger towards his family's deceit and disrespect towards her late mother and child. With determination, Yuka begins plotting her revenge against the Nakamura family.

Recommendation: Leap Day similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Leap Day(วันแก้ตาย)

2025Thailand
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherDramaThrillerAutistic Male LeadCurseDeathProfessor Supporting CharacterPsychic Male LeadSupernaturalSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Drama, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

On the unique day of February 29, Day and Night are each afflicted by a dreadful curse that, every four years, claims the individual they hold dearest. The threat this curse presents to their loved ones forces them into solitude. One fateful day, Night encounters Dream, who brings him happiness. At the same time, Day takes on the responsibility of caring for Ozone, the autistic son of a distant relative after her passing. As their twentieth birthday draws near, Day and Night grow increasingly anxious about the safety of those they care for.

Recommendation: Starman - This Star's Love similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Starman - This Star's Love(スターマン~この星の恋)

2013Japan
DramaMysteryRomanceSingle MotherAmnesiaFamily RelationshipInvestigationMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManSci-FiSupernatural

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Single Mother themes with a 19% similarity match.

After being left by her husband, Sawako has been raising her three sons on her own. One day, she encounters a young man who is on the brink of death. Instantly smitten, Sawako names him Hoshio and decides to have him stay with her as the father figure for her children, taking advantage of his memory loss. Sawako, her three sons, her grandmother, and Hoshio now live together under one roof. Sawako wishes for Hoshio to never recover his memories, while Hoshio himself starts to develop feelings for her. Despite his mysterious past, Hoshio proves to be a great help to Sawako whenever she faces difficulties, thanks to his enigmatic abilities. The truth behind Hoshio's past eventually comes to light in a surprising revelation.

Recommendation: The Corner of Love similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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The Corner of Love(转角之恋)

2023China
Death Of A FatherDeath Of A MotherRomanceSingle MotherAge GapChildhood Friends RelationshipCEO Female LeadHousemates' RelationshipShare House SettingSingle Father Male LeadTeacher Male Lead

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Father, Death Of A Mother, Romance, and Single Mother themes with a 19% similarity match.

Chen Ju Yi, a single father and elementary school physical education teacher, recently purchased a large house with his savings and moved in with his daughter. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when a woman named Fang Ling shows up, claiming ownership of the house due to a scam known as "one room, two sales". Fang Ling, a divorced brand director of an international clothing company, is also a single parent to her young son. Reluctant to give up their home, Chen Ju Yi and Fang Ling seek legal advice and agree to temporarily share the house. As tensions rise, they engage in a battle to force each other out. But as life throws them curveballs, they unexpectedly become each other's greatest source of support.

Recommendation: Century Lao Che similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Century Lao Che(百年老宅)

2009China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ming Xing Wei Qing similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Ming Xing Wei Qing(明星危情)

2009China
DramaRomanceThrillerSuspenseWeb Series

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

During a film and television awards ceremony, actress He Xiao Hui once again took home the award for best actress, marking a peak in her career. She quickly rose to fame with the media's coverage and the intense adoration of her loyal fans. However, He Xiao Hui's joy was short-lived as she stumbled upon images of her husband Zhao Zi Jian being unfaithful. Struggling to come to terms with this betrayal, the couple decided to part ways through a divorce. Little did He Xiao Hui know, there were sinister forces at play behind Zhao Zi Jian's decision to end their marriage.

Recommendation: Burning Rose similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Burning Rose(燃烧的玫瑰)

2009China
DramaMysteryRomanceInvestigationShort Length Series

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yang Lin, an international student studying in a university in England, returns to China upon hearing news of her father's suspicious death after falling from a tall hospital building. Refusing to believe the suicide theory, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her father's demise. Along the way, she encounters Jiang Hai Yang, the last person known to have spoken to her father, who leads her to individuals holding the answers to her family's hidden history, including the existence of a long-lost sister.

Recommendation: Abandoned Secret similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Abandoned Secret(被遗弃的秘密)

2011China
DramaMysteryRomanceHistoricalInvestigation

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Having grown tired of her younger sister An Qiao's spoiled behavior, Zhou Yu Qin leaves her at the Lantern Festival, much to the distress of their mother Ruo Lan. A decade later, Yu Qin is now the leader of the Zhou family, while An Qiao, now going by the name Liu Liu, makes a surprising return. Liu Liu quickly wins over the hearts of the Zhou family members, causing them to question their loyalty to Yu Qin. Liu Liu's reappearance also stirs up romantic feelings from both Yu Qin's husband, Dai Yong Cheng, and the Zhou family's son, Zhou Tian Qi. As suspicions about Liu Liu arise, Yu Qin decides to investigate and uncovers a shocking truth - An Qiao is actually deceased. The mystery remains: who is Liu Liu? (DramaWiki)

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Beautiful Trap (2014)(美丽背后)

2014China
DramaMysteryRomanceCity SettingInvestigation

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Be Irreconcilable similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Be Irreconcilable(势不两立)

2014China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

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Two Women in the War(兩個女人的戰爭)

2016China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

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Double Characters(夜行人)

2017China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Three years ago, Tang Ming Xuan's wife Xie Wei passed away in what was believed to be a suicide, a situation that has troubled the family ever since. At the wedding ceremony of Ke Yuan and Ming Xuan three years later, new information came to light when a mysterious individual, Solution Days, appeared, bringing back memories of the past. Ke Yuan stood by Ming Xuan, refusing to believe Solution Days' accusations and remaining convinced of Ming Xuan's innocence. Solution Days suspected foul play in Xie Wei's death and set out to uncover the truth, using various tactics to take control of the company and investigate the real cause of Xie Wei's demise. As new evidence emerged, the hidden secrets surrounding Ming Xuan began to unravel, bringing danger closer to Ke Yuan as she navigated a world of love and deception. Ultimately, Ming Xuan's true nature was revealed.

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Take My Word for It(談判專家)

2002Hong Kong
DramaMysteryRomanceInvestigationPolice Department Setting

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

The narrative tracks the main characters as they navigate their roles in the Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC), a volunteer division of the Hong Kong police force that focuses on communicating with terrorists, participants in local conflicts, and people considering suicide. Throughout the series, the protagonists handle a variety of significant and minor cases.

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Summer Heat (2006)(心慌、心郁、逐個捉)

2006Hong Kong
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

When Sui Ning was young, she had a close bond with her father after her mother passed away. However, as she got older, their relationship became strained. Sui Ning became consumed with work and found her father irritating. One day, her father invited her to visit their ancestral village for a vacation. Sui Ning couldn't understand why her father was so attached to his hometown. When she was called back to work, her father decided to go alone. Later that night, Sui Ning rushed to the village after finishing work, only to find her father's yacht had exploded. Believing her father was inside, she contacted her police officer boyfriend Lau Ho Fat. Despite their efforts to search the water, her father's body was not found. Sui Ning suspected foul play and began to distrust the villagers, uncovering her father's troubled history with them. Will she be able to uncover the truth and find the person responsible for her father's death?

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7 Days in Life(隔離七日情)

2011Hong Kong
DramaRomanceThrillerMelodramaSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Calvin and Christy, two skilled criminals, find themselves isolated in Wonderful Harbour Hotel for a week following the identification of a guest with H1N1 by the Hong Kong authorities. While at the hotel, the duo interacts with a police officer, a bellhop, a sex worker, a journalist, a notorious thief, and various affluent and less fortunate guests and staff members who form unlikely connections during their time in quarantine.

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Lobbyist(로비스트 (说客))

2007South Korea
DramaRomanceThrillerActionSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

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

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Mermaid Story(인어 이야기)

2007South Korea
DramaMysteryRomanceInvestigationMiniseries

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Romance themes with a 19% similarity match.

Lee Min Suk becomes enamored with Son Mi Na, but she unexpectedly vanishes one day. Subsequently, he encounters and develops feelings for Nam Soo In. However, a year after Son Mi Na's mysterious disappearance, her remains are discovered, and Lee Min Suk is identified as the primary suspect in her murder.

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Boysitter(俏摩女搶頭婚)

2014Taiwan
DramaRomanceSingle MotherLove TriangleSecond Chance Romance

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Single Mother themes with a 19% similarity match.

Six years in the past, Yuan Fei left her immature boyfriend, Hao Jian Ren, on their wedding day when he failed to appear. After six years, they cross paths once more. Yuan Fei is now a single mother focused on her career, and she is also Jian Ren's superior at work. Their relationship becomes complicated when a flirtatious man named Wen Hao Ran enters the scene. Yuan Fei is faced with a decision between her former immature boyfriend, Jian Ren, and Hao Ran, who may be prepared for a serious relationship.

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Double Characters Season 2(夜行人二)

2017China
DramaMysteryThrillerInvestigationSuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Mystery, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love Insurance similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Love Insurance(情爱保险)

2007China
DramaRomanceThrillerInsurance IndustrySuspense

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Drama, Romance, and Thriller themes with a 19% similarity match.

The insurance industry is often compared to a game of chance, where policyholders wager that something will happen while insurance companies bet against it. In this analogy, insurance companies are seen as the main players, with some insurers taking advantage of the situation. Leading life consultants are likened to judges in this scenario, with characters like Tong Wish, Tang Tianshou, and Gao Ming playing the role of life insurance consultants at the forefront. (Sina)

Recommendation: Kemutai Ane to Zurui Imoto similar to The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun
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Kemutai Ane to Zurui Imoto(けむたい姉とずるい妹)

2023Japan
Death Of A MotherDramaEx-couple RelationshipRomanceEditor Male LeadInfidelityInsecure Female LeadManipulative ParentMiniseriesMother-Daughter RelationshipSisters' RelationshipSmoking

Like The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, this drama also features Death Of A Mother, Drama, Ex-couple Relationship, and Romance themes with a 18% similarity match.

Togo Jun and Mishima Ran, sisters who had become distant due to a disagreement involving a man, come together again after their mother passes away