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Tsubame wa Modottekonai(燕は戻ってこない)

2024Japan
Age GapAsexual Supporting CharacterAunt-Niece RelationshipBallet Dancer Supporting CharacterDramaInfertilityMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadPoor Female LeadPsychotherapist Supporting CharacterSurrogacy

Riki, a temporary worker, finds herself in a dilemma when a coworker suggests a lucrative opportunity to earn money as an "egg donor." Upon meeting with the reproductive medicine agency "Plante," Riki discovers that the offer is not for egg donation but for "surrogate childbirth." Kusaoke Motoi, a former ballet dancer, and his wife Yuko are seeking a "surrogate mother" to carry and deliver their two children in exchange for a substantial fee.

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Recommendation: Kyokugen Fufu similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Kyokugen Fufu(極限夫婦)

2024Japan
Age GapDramaInfertilityMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadAdvisor Supporting CharacterEntrepreneur Supporting CharacterHousewife LeadManipulative Male LeadPart-time Worker Female LeadUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Infertility, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

The spouses seek retribution against their disrespectful husbands in a new tale of revenge set at home. This omnibus format story portrays the intense circumstances faced by three couples as their marriages come to an end and they stand up against their husbands.

Recommendation: Seibo Kiyomi Monogatari similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Seibo Kiyomi Monogatari( 聖母 ・ 聖美物語)

2014Japan
DramaInfertilityMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadSurrogacyDoctor Male LeadFamily RelationshipMelodramaPregnant Female LeadRevengeRich Female LeadRich Male Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Infertility, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, and Surrogacy themes with a 28% similarity match.

Morio Kiyomi became the center of admiration when she wed Dr. Yanagisawa Shigero, the proprietor of Yanagisawa Clinic. Despite the marriage granting her prestige and riches, Kiyomi was unable to conceive. Subsequently, the couple opted for the In Vitro Fertilisation procedure, leading to Kiyomi successfully delivering a baby. Regrettably, the newborn was afflicted with a condition necessitating stem cell transfer for treatment. Consequently, the Yanagisawas resolved to have another child to save their ailing offspring. However, Kiyomi's health was too frail for another pregnancy, prompting her to enlist her estranged younger sister, Manami, as a surrogate. Unbeknownst to Kiyomi, Manami harbored deep resentment towards her for her fortunate marriage to a wealthy man and was secretly seeking revenge. Kiyomi's actions of bringing another life into the world solely to save her child raise questions about the ethical implications of her decision. Is it driven by maternal love, or is it simply an act of egotism?

Recommendation: Dearest, Where Are You similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Dearest, Where Are You(亲爱的,你在哪里)

2020China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFamily RelationshipRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

A heartfelt story about a family's journey to find their missing child unfolds in this emotional drama. After being married for eight years, a husband and wife discover that the spark in their relationship has dwindled. When their daughter disappears one day, they embark on a desperate search to reunite with her. (Chinesedrama.info)

Recommendation: Tasuku to Rinko similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Tasuku to Rinko(タスクとリンコ)

2019Japan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMiniseriesRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

This YouTube series revolves around a married couple on the brink of divorce just one week into their marriage

Recommendation: Graduating from Marriage 2 similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Graduating from Marriage 2(婚姻結業式2)

2023Taiwan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadMiniseriesRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tou Tou Hong similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Tou Tou Hong(偷偷哄)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadPoor Female LeadCEO Male LeadFilmed VerticallyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceShort Length SeriesSupportive Male LeadWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, Married Male Lead, and Poor Female Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

Recommendation: 18-sai, Niizuma, Furin Shimasu. similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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18-sai, Niizuma, Furin Shimasu.(18歳、新妻、不倫します。)

2023Japan
Age GapAge GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadBodyguard Male LeadDifficult ChildhoodHeiress LeadLong Time CrushProtective Male LeadRomanceTeenager Female Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 22% similarity match.

Meika is set to inherit a large estate known as the Sanjou Empire. As she prepares to graduate from high school, she is expected to wed her bodyguard Akira. However, she begins to question her growing romantic interest in someone else. Could this be a turning point in her life? (BakaUpdates) Based on the manga "18-sai, Niizuma, Furin Shimasu" by Watanabe Shiho.

Recommendation: Be Loved by You Obediently similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Be Loved by You Obediently(乖乖被你宠)

2024China
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCEO Male LeadFilmed VerticallyMarried LifeRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadSupportive In-LawTeenager Female Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Wei Yin Xian's sole aspiration is to pursue a higher education, however, she faces obstacles from her oppressive family

Recommendation: Love after Love (2024) similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Love after Love (2024)(他似玉山)

2024China
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadWeb Novel AdaptationBest Friends RelationshipDeath Of A BrotherDeath Of A FriendFilmed VerticallyMarried LifeRomanceShort Length Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Chu Shuang became heavily engaged in the situation. Over time, she began to recognize Sheng Ting's sensitivity and consideration. Eventually, he opened up to her without reservation, leading Chu Shuang to be fully engrossed in the experience.

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Crying and Sad(小可怜哭唧唧肚里崽崽找爸比)

2024China
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCold Male LeadDomineering Male LeadFilmed VerticallyHousekeeper Supporting CharacterProtective Male LeadRomanceShort Length SeriesSupportive In-Law

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Yu Sheng's father deceived everyone with a false paternity test, claiming her as his own daughter while her biological mother, Chi Ying, remained oblivious. Yu Jiao Jiao, her sister, viewed Yu Sheng as a rival and attempted to coerce her into intimacy with a homeless individual. However, Yu Sheng's path crossed with the intimidating Wen Zhu Qing, known as the "King of Hell," resulting in her pregnancy. Despite her initial fear, Wen Zhu Qing became her refuge from the harsh family environment. Their marriage brought Yu Sheng affection and care beyond her expectations.

Recommendation: Want a Taste? similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Want a Taste?(맛 좀 보실래요?)

2019South Korea
Age GapAge GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFoodInfidelityMultiple CouplesRestaurantRestaurateur Female LeadRomanceSchool SettingScreenwriter Male Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Hae Jin is 36 years old and is married to Jin Sang, who is six years her junior. Together, they have a daughter named Yoo Ri. Hae Jin manages a restaurant that she inherited from her father-in-law. She has been supportive of Jin Sang as he pursued his studies to gain admission to a university. Thanks to Hae Jin's encouragement, Jin Sang is now enrolled in a prestigious institution; however, he is having an affair with Joo Ri, the youngest daughter from a wealthy family. Hae Jin discovers her husband's infidelity but is not interested in ending their marriage. At the same time, Dae Gu, a writer for drama series, enters Hae Jin's life. Once sought after for his screenplays, Dae Gu's fame has diminished, and his own marriage is also facing difficulties.

Recommendation: Ikinari Kon similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Ikinari Kon(いきなり婚)

2025Japan
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadWeb Novel AdaptationFood IndustryInsecure Female LeadOffice SettingOffice Worker Female LeadRomanceSecret MarriageWorkplace Setting

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 21% similarity match.

Koshiba Mao, a simple office worker, discovers that her boyfriend, with whom she had a workplace romance, is being unfaithful. The following day, after a night of drinking to cope with her despair, she wakes up in the bed of a charming stranger! This man, Ando Hajime, turns out to be her new supervisor and drops a bombshell on her - "You are now Ando Mao, not Koshiba Mao." Much to her shock, Mao had unknowingly married this man while intoxicated! Hajime starts to disrupt Mao's once ordinary life, as he inexplicably develops feelings for her. In the midst of their complicated relationship, there is Mika, a scornful woman pursuing Hajime, and Kota, a morally questionable man who betrayed Mao with Mika. This mature love story delves into the reasons behind Hajime's love for Mao and unveils hidden truths about the characters one by one.

Recommendation: Master Gu’s Amnesia Sweet Wife similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Master Gu’s Amnesia Sweet Wife(顾少的失忆甜妻)

2022China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadAmnesiaRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

The story primarily revolves around An Xiao Man, who left her home after a disagreement with her husband Gu Chen. However, she was abducted and suffered amnesia from a traumatic event. With Gu Chen's unwavering care, their love reignited, but they faced opposition from Ling Mu Qing at every turn.

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Nv Qi Gai Zhi Chong Hui Dian Feng(女乞丐之重回巅峰)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFilmed VerticallyHidden IdentityShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Deceived by her spouse Lin Shen, after a scheme to take her 100 billion yuan wealth, influential CEO Yan Rong was poisoned and pushed off a building, leaving her unable to speak. Saved by the modest Huo Xu, the devoted leader of Wanchen Group living in disguise, Yan Rong discovered an unexpected bond. She extended a helping hand to Huo Xu's distant mother, contributing to the healing of old wounds and childhood distress. Through their shared vulnerabilities, Yan Rong and Huo Xu embarked on a journey of mutual healing and affection.

Recommendation: Liao Hun similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Liao Hun(撩婚)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFilmed VerticallyRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

A Hong Kong businessman and an affluent woman have been married for a year. Despite their playful interactions, the husband is actually discreetly looking out for his wife. Dealing with emotional issues, the husband has developed feelings for his wife, while she has shifted from physical attraction to emotional connection. The intricate and deep emotional bond between the couple is complex.

Recommendation: Chuan Cheng Nv Fan Pai Lao Gong Qiu Wo Dang Chang Zhang similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Chuan Cheng Nv Fan Pai Lao Gong Qiu Wo Dang Chang Zhang(穿成女反派老公求我当厂长)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFilmed VerticallyHistoricalShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Tong Yan unexpectedly ends up in an unfamiliar realm where she becomes a female antagonist, with her spouse Gao Peng Fei holding the position of a factory manager. As Tong Yan navigates her new persona, she starts unraveling her husband's concealed truths and real identity, leading to a transformation in their relationship.

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When Love Is Empty(当爱已成空)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFilmed VerticallyInfidelityShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: A Table!: Nostalgic na Kyujitsu similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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A Table!: Nostalgic na Kyujitsu(À Table!~ノスタルジックな休日~)

2024Japan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadAdapted From A BookCookingFoodLife

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

This tale offers a calming and intellectually stimulating glimpse into the tranquil daily routine of Jun and Yoshio, a married couple who have shared many years together. It showcases their traditional Japanese seasonal cooking and their leisurely strolls to well-known spots in Tokyo.

Recommendation: Recipe for Farewell similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Recipe for Farewell(오늘은 좀 매울지도 몰라)

2022South Korea
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadBrave Female LeadDeathFamily RelationshipFoodIllnessLifeMarried LifeTeacher Male LeadTranslator Male Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

Chang Wook, a man in his forties, holds occupations as a language translator and a teacher of the humanities. His spouse is battling advanced bowel cancer, which has led to difficulty in eating due to digestive issues. Despite his limited culinary skills, Chang Wook lovingly prepares meals for his wife at her request, serving her small portions of carefully crafted dishes, primarily consisting of ramen. This heartwarming story is adapted from the real-life experiences of Kang Chang Rae, as depicted in the non-fiction book "Oneuleun Jom Maewoolji Molla." The film is set to premiere on October 6, 2022, at a festival, followed by an online release on December 1, 2022.

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The Trunk(트렁크)

2024South Korea
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadNovel AdaptationContract RelationshipFake MarriageFeminismMiniseriesMysteryNudityRomanceSexual Content

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 20% similarity match.

In Ji is employed by a company in NM that specializes in arranging short-term marriages for clients. After completing her fourth contract, she is assigned to work with Jeong Won, a music producer, for her fifth contract. Jeong Won, still grappling with the pain of his past relationship and longing for his ex-wife Seo Yeon, enters into his second marriage with In Ji. As their relationship deepens, a mysterious trunk is discovered in a nearby lake, revealing dark secrets associated with the NM company.

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Nagatan to Aoto: Ichika no Ryourijou(ながたんと青と -いちかの料理帖-)

2023Japan
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male Lead1950sArranged MarriageChef Female LeadFamily BusinessFoodLifeMarriage Of ConvenienceOlder Woman-Younger ManRestaurantRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Following the war in Kyoto, Ichika works hard to rescue her family's traditional ryoten eatery from economic hardship. To achieve this, she enters a marriage of convenience with Yamaguchi Amane, a man 15 years her junior.

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Melody of Golden Age(长乐曲)

2024China
Age GapDramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadWeb Novel AdaptationArranged MarriageGovernor Supporting CharacterHistoricalLove Hate RelationshipMysteryPalaceRomanceRoyaltySwordsman Male Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yan Xing, the daughter of a concubine in the Yan family, was mentored by the chief inspector of the Ministry of Justice since she was young, acquiring exceptional investigative abilities to uncover hidden truths from evidence. After passing the examination to become a female official in the Ministry of Justice, she is determined to reveal the true perpetrators and uphold justice. However, when her third sister runs away from an arranged imperial marriage, Yan Xing marries Shen Du, the leader of the imperial guard, in her sister's place to protect her family. Together, Yan Xing and Shen Du work to solve a series of mysterious cases in the capital, their bond deepening as they unravel a shocking conspiracy and safeguard the peace and justice of Xiang'an City.

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Nan Hun Nan She(难婚难舍)

2022China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFilmed VerticallyMarried LifeRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wu Da Wu Zhuang De Hun Yue similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Wu Da Wu Zhuang De Hun Yue(误打误撞的婚约)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadContract RelationshipFilmed VerticallyRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Ke Jun and Wu Jiao, who accidentally switch identities and start a marriage based on this mix-up. As they spend time together, they uncover each other's strengths and similarities, leading to a strong bond between them. Ultimately, they choose to confront their feelings and courageously pursue genuine love. (juka99.cn)

Recommendation: Bo Shao, Madam's Vest Has Been Exposed similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Bo Shao, Madam's Vest Has Been Exposed(薄少,夫人马甲被爆了)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFantasyFilmed VerticallyReincarnationShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Recommendation: Pan Guan Bi Xie Xiu Fu Shu (2025) similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Pan Guan Bi Xie Xiu Fu Shu (2025)(判官笔写休夫书)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFantasyFilmed VerticallyRevengeShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Eight years ago, Ye Hong Yu, the final Hellbringer, came close to death during a brutal attack. She was saved by Gu Xi Yan, a charming yet mysterious man with a dark past. In return for his help, she made a solemn promise to forgive him 101 times, regardless of his actions. Despite being loyal and bearing his child, she suffered through his coldness. However, it was revealed that Gu Xi Yan had betrayed her by selling her soul for power. After the 101st betrayal, Hong Yu's Hellbringer abilities were fully awakened. Filled with divine anger and devoid of love, she embarks on a mission to reclaim her soul from the demons spawned by Gu Xi Yan's misdeeds in the underworld. Each enemy she vanquishes brings her closer to avenging not only herself, but all the souls he had wronged. "She granted him a daughter. He condemned her to damnation. Now, she is the conclusion of his tale."

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Shinhannin Flag 2(真犯人フラグ2)

2022Japan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCo-workers' RelationshipInvestigationMiniseriesMysteryOffice Worker Male Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Sagara Ryosuke is a regular employee at a medium-sized shipping company. He is known for his kind-hearted nature. His family includes his wife Maho, their daughter who is in high school, and their son who is in elementary school. Maho works part-time at a grocery store. Despite being a happy family, Maho and their two children vanish without a trace. This sudden disappearance catches the attention of both the media and the public. In his search for the truth behind his family's disappearance, Ryosuke enlists the help of his coworker Ninomiya Mizuho.

Recommendation: Anata ga Shitekurenakute mo similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Anata ga Shitekurenakute mo(あなたがしてくれなくても)

2023Japan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadAdapted From A MangaInfidelityMarried LifeOffice Worker Female LeadRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 19% similarity match.

Yoshino Michi, aged 32, has been married for five years but has not engaged in sexual activity for the past two years. Although she gets along well with her husband, the intimacy in their relationship is lacking. During a drinking session with her colleague, Niina Makoto, Yoshino confided in him about the sexless state of her marriage. To her surprise, Niina revealed that his own marriage was also devoid of intimacy, smiling sadly as he shared this information. (Mangaupdates)

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The Sweet Burden(小儿难养)

2012China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFamily RelationshipFatherhoodLifeMarried LifeMotherhoodRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Jiang Xin and Jian Ning are often referred to as the ideal couple. They tied the knot and welcomed their first child before reaching the age of 30. However, they soon realize that they were unprepared for the challenges of parenthood as they are overwhelmed by the new responsibilities that come with caring for a child.

Recommendation: Zong Cai De Xiao Meng Qi similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Zong Cai De Xiao Meng Qi(总裁的小萌妻)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCEO Male LeadFilmed VerticallyRich FamilyRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Xia Yi Mo decided to marry Tang Yu in order to uncover the truth of a car accident that occurred six years ago. However, this decision led to entanglement in the internal conflicts of the Tang family. Together, they worked to uncover the true perpetrator behind the scenes. Through their investigation, Xia Yi Mo earned Tang Yu's trust and affection with her intelligence and bravery. Despite facing numerous obstacles, the two ultimately prevailed and found happiness together.

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The Squadron Leader's Doting Darling Wife(秦教官霸宠娇妻)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadArmy Captain Male LeadDoctor Female LeadFilmed VerticallyRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Following six years of marriage, our time together decreased and we drifted apart. Lin You expressed her desire for a divorce. How did Qin Lang manage to salvage their marriage after taking her in? (Chinese = ShengshiDrama YouTube || Translation = Google Translate)

Recommendation: Ta De Lu Tai Tai Hen Tian similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Ta De Lu Tai Tai Hen Tian(他的陆太太很甜)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadChildhood ConnectionCEO Male LeadFilmed VerticallyRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Lu Jiu Qing and Su Qian Yue crossed paths at a children's home as kids before going their separate ways. Decades later, Su Qian Yue mistakenly married Lu Jiu Qing to fulfill her adoptive mother's urgent financial needs, unaware of their childhood connection. As they embarked on a secret marriage, their bond deepened through shared experiences, eventually leading to the revelation of their past and a blissful public relationship.

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Tempt Him to the Edge(婚后诱他失控)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCEO Male LeadFilmed VerticallyMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Wen Qiao ends her relationship with her boyfriend Jin Ping Zhou after enduring heartbreak and embarrassment. To ease her grandmother's concerns, Wen Qiao finally agrees to a blind date. Her grandmother, wanting her to find stability, encourages Wen Qiao to consider a relationship with Shen Du after their first meeting goes well. Shen Du, under pressure from his family to get married, proposes immediate marriage. They get married the same day, with Wen Qiao unaware of Shen Du's secret admiration for her. To Wen Qiao's surprise, she later learns that Shen Du is the new CEO of her company. As they navigate their sudden marriage, their shared moments develop into a deeper connection, turning their rushed union into a blossoming romance.

Recommendation: Saretagawa no Blue similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Saretagawa no Blue(サレタガワのブルー)

2021Japan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadAdapted From A MangaExtramarital AffairInfidelityMiniseriesRevengeRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Noburu, a talented designer with a lucrative income, is happily married to Aiko, whom he deeply cares for. However, their relationship takes a turn when Noburu catches Aiko having an affair with her boss and appearing content. Feeling deceived, Noburu plots to retaliate against his wife.

Recommendation: Shan Hun Hou Bei Cu Wang Zong Cai Chong Shang Tian similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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Shan Hun Hou Bei Cu Wang Zong Cai Chong Shang Tian(闪婚后被醋王总裁宠上天)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadFilmed VerticallyMarriage Of ConvenienceRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

An unexpected meeting that neither can recall clearly disrupts the blossoming romance between an ordinary woman and her blind-date-turned-spontaneous-marriage secret-CEO spouse

Recommendation: 21st Century Family similar to Tsubame wa Modottekonai
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21st Century Family(21세기 가족)

2012South Korea
Age GapAge GapMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadComedyFamilyFormer Celebrity Male LeadMiniseriesRomanceSitcom

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 18% similarity match.

Introducing the tale of a touching and relatable contemporary family! Duk Hwa, a once-famous figure, is married to a stunning wife who is two decades his junior. Keum Pyo, the eldest daughter, is navigating her second marriage following the collapse of her first. Eun Pyo, the younger sister, is grounded and destined to find love. Meanwhile, Dong Pyo, an outspoken and pretentious youth, is experiencing the chaos of his vibrant adolescence. These eccentric family members share their narratives as their domestic conflicts come to light.

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Parallel Fufu: Shinda “Boku to Tsuma” no Shinjitsu(パラレル夫婦 死んだ“僕と妻”の真実)

2025Japan
Age GapMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadDeathDirector Male LeadFantasyNice Male LeadParallel WorldsRomance

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They are a blissfully married pair that everyone admires, but one day the husband uncovers signs of his wife's infidelity. One morning, as he attempts to confront her, she tragically dies in an accident... However, for some inexplicable reason, they find themselves together in a room! Even the wife is taken aback! "What? I'm the one who passed away!?" What is the "truth" concealed behind their respective deaths? Can they reclaim their loved ones? A fresh tale of love and mystery surrounding the rebirth of a married couple unfolds!

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Gekokujo Juken(下剋上受験)

2017Japan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadNovel AdaptationCheerful Female LeadFamilyFather-Daughter RelationshipJunior High SchoolMiniseries

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Sakurai Shinichi is married to Kanako and together they have a daughter named Kaori. Both Shinichi and Kanako have completed only middle school education. Despite their financial limitations, they lead a contented family life. Shinichi faces challenges at work due to his limited education background. One day, he is alarmed by Kaori's poor performance on a national test. This motivates him to enhance Kaori's education. Consequently, the 41-year-old Shinichi embarks on studying with Kaori to prepare her for the upcoming middle school entrance exam.

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The Wife's Lies(妻子的謊言)

2015China
DramaPoor Female LeadRomance

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The tale follows a father and daughter as they navigate through love, conflict, and ultimately reconciliation. Sun Jia Yuan is a resilient individual determined to break free from the constraints of poverty and achieve success, all while striving to elevate her social standing. In pursuit of her ambitions, she severs connections with her impoverished family and her well-meaning but ineffectual father, who continues to harbor affection for his daughter despite her resentment.

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Sweet Travel(报告夫人,总裁又去打杂了)

2023China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadComedyFake IdentityFilmed VerticallyMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 17% similarity match.

The CEO assigns her various tasks, and her former boyfriend takes on the role of her "little brother." Lin Qian Qian's story of sweet revenge unfolds as she goes from adversary to employee, receiving lavish affection from the wealthy CEO and finding success in both love and work. (Chinese = MangZhong Drama YouTube || Translation = Google Translate)

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Mrs. Zhou(周太太今天太难哄)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadWeb Novel AdaptationDoctor Female LeadFilmed VerticallyOrphan Female LeadRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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At the age of six, Lin Yu Xi lost her parents and was taken in by the Zhou family. She harbored feelings for Zhou Yan Jing for many years and eventually agreed to marry him three years ago to honor Mrs. Zhou's dying wish. However, after their marriage, Lin Yu Xi mistakenly believed that Zhou Yan Jing had feelings for Xu Nan and requested a divorce.

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Love after Marriage(闪婚后爱,顾总的心尖宠)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCEO Male LeadFilmed VerticallyHidden IdentityMarriage Of ConvenienceRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Mr. Li's Caged Bird(厉总的笼中雀)

2024China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadEx Comes BackFilmed VerticallyInvestigationMysteryRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Shen Man Ge and her husband, Li Ting Chen, had their peaceful life disrupted when Shen Man Ge's ex-boyfriend, Mu Yu, reappeared after disappearing. As Shen Man Ge's memory returned, she learned that Li Ting Chen had deceived her and may have been involved in her mother's death. Despite her efforts to uncover the truth, Li Ting Chen continued to hide it. The question remains: what is the truth?

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Yao Chun(咬春)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCEO Male LeadFilmed VerticallyMother Female Lead.Rich Man-Poor WomanRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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Pear Flower(满城静待梨花开)

2025China
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCompetent Female LeadFantasyFilmed VerticallyReincarnationRich Male LeadShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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After being transported ten years into the past, Jiang Xian Li and her sister find themselves on the brink of their joint wedding, haunted by the memories of her sister's previous attempt to poison them. Fueled by envy, her sister manages to steal Jiang Xian Li's betrothed, determined to alter their destinies. As a result, Jiang Xian Li is forced to wed Xie Jing Cheng, the man considered unlucky in their previous life. Now, Jiang Xian Li must navigate this second chance, confront her sister's renewed hostility, and carve out a new path for herself.

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Konya Hitori no Bed de(今夜ひとりのベッドで)

2005Japan
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadExtramarital AffairGraphic Designer Male LeadHalf-brothers' RelationshipInfidelityLove TriangleMiniseriesRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 17% similarity match.

Tomonaga Akiyuki (played by Motoki Masahiro) and his wife Yu (portrayed by Seto Asaka) have been married for seven years. Akiyuki works as a graphic designer and is content with both his professional and personal life. However, their marriage faces challenges when Akiyuki's younger half-brother, Ichinose Ryo (played by Kaname Jun), abandons his bride, Jumonji Azusa (played by Okina Megumi), at the altar after running off with another woman. This incident leads to Akiyuki developing a close relationship with Jumonji, raising questions of whether it is love or revenge on her part. As Akiyuki and Jumonji's bond grows, tensions rise between Akiyuki, Yu, and Ryo, potentially leading to their divorce. The situation becomes more complex when Akiyuki's friend Shunsuke (played by Sasaki Kuranosuke) and lawyer Reiko (played by Hada Michiko) become involved in advising on the divorce. This intricately woven drama explores themes of loneliness and adult relationships, keeping the audience guessing about the ultimate outcomes of the characters' love affairs.

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All about My Mom(부탁해요 엄마)

2015South Korea
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadCancerFamilyIllnessMelodramaNice Male LeadPregnancyRomance

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Drama, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 17% similarity match.

Jin Ae shares a complicated relationship with her mother, San Ok, filled with both affection and resentment. She aspires to break free from her family ties, particularly those with her mother. After falling in love with Hoon Jae, she marries him. However, Jin Ae soon finds herself facing the challenges posed by her new mother-in-law. During these trying moments, she starts to gain insight into her own mother, San Ok, for the very first time.

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Super Family(초인가족 2017)

2017South Korea
DramaMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadComedyFamily RelationshipNeighbors' RelationshipOffice Worker Male LeadRomanceSitcomSlice Of Life

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This television drama revolves around Na Chun Il, a 44-year-old man who leads a department in a major corporation

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Heartbeat Deviation(心跳越轨)

2024China
Age GapAge GapMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadWeb Novel AdaptationAffectionate Mains' RelationshipBetrayed By A Significant OtherDoctor Male LeadRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Female Lead

Like Tsubame wa Modottekonai, this drama also features Age Gap, Age Gap, Married Female Lead, and Married Male Lead themes with a 17% similarity match.

Jiang Qiao and Pei Yun Xiao have been promised to each other since childhood, growing up with the expectation of marriage despite their differing family backgrounds. On the day they made their engagement public, Jiang Qiao was shocked to discover Pei Yun Xiao cheating with another woman. Pei Zhi He, Yun Xiao's older brother who had always been supportive but unloved, witnessed the betrayal and took Jiang Qiao away to offer comfort. Recognizing her inner turmoil, he presented her with a new option - to fulfill the family's marriage arrangement with a different groom... himself.

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Tomorrow Is Another Day (2014)(再戰明天)

2014Hong Kong
Age GapAge GapDramaPrison Setting

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Senior correctional officer Man Sheung Shing oversees prisoner discipline at Stanley Prison, facing daily challenges and immense pressure. His subordinate, Kiu Ching Kiu, frequently disregards rules and forms close relationships with prisoners, causing tension between them. Yiu Ngoi Ka, a colleague at Lo Wu Correctional Institution, has a long-standing acquaintance with Sheung Shing and despite their age gap, she confesses her feelings for him, only to be rejected. The complex relationships and looming riot put Sheung Shing and his colleagues in perilous situations inside and outside the prison walls.