Unlock My Boss - Asian drama recommendation
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Unlock My Boss(사장님을 잠금해제)

2022South Korea
Adapted From A WebtoonComedyCEO Male LeadFantasyInformation Technology (IT) IndustryInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSci-FiSlight RomanceSuspenseTeamworkThrillerWorkplace Setting

Kim Seon Ju, the founder and CEO of a prominent IT company, is a well-known figure in the country. Despite his success, he faces challenges as there are those who seek to harm him. Unfortunately, Seon Ju falls victim to a senseless murder but his spirit somehow ends up trapped in his smartphone. It is not until Park In Seong, a struggling university graduate, stumbles upon the phone that Seon Ju has a chance at finding justice. Offering In Seong a generous reward, Seon Ju convinces him to help take over as CEO of the company. Together, they work to uncover the truth behind Seon Ju's death with the help of his secretary, Jung Se Yeon.

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Recommendation: Purple Archives similar to Unlock My Boss
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Purple Archives(紫色档案)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Lost in Baimu similar to Unlock My Boss
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Lost in Baimu(百慕迷踪)

2023China
FantasyInvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerActionDramaRomanceWeb Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: The Code of Siam similar to Unlock My Boss
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The Code of Siam(异域档案之暹罗密码)

2019China
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracy

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A man who straddles the line between right and wrong is a clever criminal who follows the law and ends up in prison. Just before his release, his former girlfriend, who is also his biggest opponent, faces a dangerous situation, forcing him to flee to rescue her. The story unfolds in the Golden Triangle, known for its drug trafficking. Xia Tian risks his life in a showdown with a notorious drug kingpin and emerges victorious. Word of Xia Tian's actions reaches Zhang Li, an Interpol agent who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend and the love of his life. Despite their roles as law enforcer and outlaw, they were once lovers who enjoyed playing a game of cat and mouse. Zhang Li and her superior, Peter, travel to the Golden Triangle. The drug kingpin is killed in a confrontation, and Xia Tian is arrested for the crime. He is sent to a prison in Myanmar but escapes just before his sentence ends to save Zhang Li from imminent danger. Though Xia Tian manages to rescue her, he realizes that his escape was orchestrated by someone else. Acting on Peter's instructions, Xia Tian and Zhang Li head to Bangkok to investigate, encountering a series of mysteries including a missing plane, a long-awaited reunion, and a vast conspiracy.

Recommendation: Code similar to Unlock My Boss
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Code(CODE浮士德遊戲)

2016Taiwan
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerMiniseries

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Alex was a regular guy who tied the knot with his spouse and enjoyed a good life

Recommendation: Zombie Detective similar to Unlock My Boss
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Zombie Detective(좀비탐정)

2020South Korea
ComedyFantasyInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSuspenseThrillerDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadHorrorVillain Supporting CharacterWriter Female LeadZombies

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Nice Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

After Moo Young is resurrected as a zombie due to illicit medical waste, he experiences memory loss but manages to adjust to his altered existence

Recommendation: Over Run Over similar to Unlock My Boss
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Over Run Over(EU超時任務)

2016Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerTime Travel

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

While conducting patrol duties, EU sergeant Ling San Fung and her team respond to a criminal pursuit. Tragically, during a gunfight, San Fung's father is fatally shot in the head by a stray bullet. Despite the loss, San Fung continues the chase, only to experience a mysterious natural event that transports her back in time to April 1st, three days before the tragic incident. Realizing she now possesses the ability to time-travel, she uses this power to prevent her father's death. However, her interference in the timeline sets off a series of unsettling events. Village chief "Ditch", an informant for the ICAC, uncovers San Fung's unique ability and utilizes it to investigate corrupt officers, all while harboring a secret about his true identity. Additionally, San Fung learns she is not the sole individual with the power to manipulate time, discovering that altering the past does not guarantee control over the future. (TVB Anywhere)

Recommendation: Anonymous Signal similar to Unlock My Boss
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Anonymous Signal(奪命提示)

2025Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerAction

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kwok Pak Fei, Keung Hei Man, and Lau Lik, who were once close friends, come together again many years following a failed mission that resulted in a heartbreaking loss and their separation. Their reunion is prompted by a brutal murder case linked to an illegal trafficking network, compelling them to collaborate once more. During their investigation, enigmatic messages surface containing clues about the crimes, suggesting knowledge of events yet to come. The trio decides to establish a specialized task force, ASIB, in order to decrypt these messages and unravel the perplexing case.

Recommendation: Keiji Yugami similar to Unlock My Boss
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Keiji Yugami(刑事ゆがみ)

2017Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseTeamworkThrillerWorkplace SettingDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDramaEpisodic FormatMiniseriesPolice ProceduralTeammates' Relationship

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, Teamwork, Thriller, and Workplace Setting themes with a 33% similarity match.

In a world where fairness is open to interpretation and uncovering the truth is challenging, detective Yugami is known for his relentless pursuit of facts without being bound by conventions or societal expectations

Recommendation: 365: Repeat the Year similar to Unlock My Boss
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365: Repeat the Year(365: 운명을 거스르는 1년)

2020South Korea
FantasyInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerBromanceDramaFateMurderSmart Female LeadSupernaturalTime Travel

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Nice Male Lead, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

The narrative follows ten individuals who are given an opportunity to rewind their lives by one year. However, as their destinies become altered, unforeseen and enigmatic circumstances begin to unfold. Ji Hyung Joo, a detective in the violent crimes unit, previously served in the traffic police before earning a promotion for apprehending a wanted criminal. Seven years have passed since that pivotal moment, and he is a skilled professional who has mastered the art of unwinding. Initially excited about the prospect of reversing time to "reset" his life, he soon embarks on a quest for the truth after a troubling series of strange occurrences impacts the group he travels back in time with. (Soompi, MBC)

Recommendation: Jirisan similar to Unlock My Boss
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Jirisan(지리산)

2021South Korea
FantasyInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSuspenseTeamworkThrillerDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFlashback To PastMurderNice Female LeadRescue TeamSupernatural Power

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Nice Male Lead, Suspense, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Mount Jiri, a revered peak in Korea, has been attracting visitors for many years. Jirisan National Park, established in 1967, is the country's oldest and largest national park, protected by dedicated rangers. Among these rangers is Seo Yi Kang, a well-known tracker, and Kang Hyun Jo, a rookie ranger with a background in the military. Led by Jo Dae Jin, the head of the Haedong Branch Office, this team puts their lives on the line to ensure the safety of park visitors. As rumors swirl around, they are faced with a challenging test in the unexplored areas of the mountain.

Recommendation: Sisyphus: The Myth similar to Unlock My Boss
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Sisyphus: The Myth(시지프스: The Myth)

2021South Korea
InvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSci-FiSlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerActionDystopiaFuturePre-ProducedRich Male LeadSassy Female LeadTime Travel

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Nice Male Lead, Sci-Fi, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

A mysterious event brings a brilliant engineer face to face with dangerous world secrets and a woman from the future who seeks him out. Han Tae Sul, a co-founder of Quantum and Time, possesses top-tier coding abilities and a striking appearance that overshadows his lack of fashion sense. Known as "The Miracle of South Korea's Engineering Industry," Quantum and Time has achieved global recognition thanks to Tae Sul's innovations. However, his company's stocks have been volatile since his brother's passing a decade ago. Witnessing an unimaginable sight one day, Tae Sul embarks on a perilous quest for the truth. Kang Seo Hae hails from a future dystopia and has honed survival skills among gangsters and warlords. She travels back in time to rescue Han Tae Sul.

Recommendation: The Kidnapping Day similar to Unlock My Boss
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The Kidnapping Day(유괴의 날)

2023South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSuspenseTeamworkThrillerNovel AdaptationBlack ComedyDramaGenius Female LeadIll ChildInvestor Supporting CharacterKidnapping

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Nice Male Lead, Suspense, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kim Myung Joon, a compassionate man facing financial difficulties due to his daughter's illness, finds himself in a challenging situation. He reluctantly agrees to carry out a kidnapping at the suggestion of his former spouse. However, during the attempted abduction of Choi Ro Hee, he inadvertently injures her, causing her to lose her memory. Taking advantage of the situation, Kim Myung Joon brings her to his home, pretending to be her father. As he tries to contact her parents for ransom, he discovers they have tragically been killed. With Choi Ro Hee starting to suspect his deceit, the situation quickly unravels.

Recommendation: Dreamland Program Bureau similar to Unlock My Boss
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Dreamland Program Bureau(梦境规划局)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerBoss-Employee RelationshipPsychological

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The boss known as "defector" Feng Wei, the tech enthusiast Mi Ye, the young psychologist Dr. Yimin, the fiery Cici, and the genius Gamma are all skilled craftsmen and dream planners. Feng Wei's fiancée, Photon, used to be a dream planner until an accident caused her to lose her self-awareness in a dream black hole. As Feng Wei investigates, the true culprit behind the scenes begins to emerge. This is all connected to experiments conducted by the mysterious organization known as "Garden." What secrets lie within the depths of the dream black hole?

Recommendation: The Chosen Ones similar to Unlock My Boss
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The Chosen Ones(诡使神差)

2019China
ComedyFantasyInvestigationMysterySlight RomanceGrim Reaper Male LeadUnderworld

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, and Slight Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

A tale featuring elements of fantasy centers around the deity of death, the specter guardian, and the arbiter. Through their efforts to prevent untimely demises, three specter guardians come to appreciate the importance of life. Xiao Yi, Wu Xin, and Yin Zheng Feng are three individuals whose names were mistakenly recorded in the ledger of death. Consequently, they are recruited to serve as specter guardians and assigned the duty of assisting the deity of death. Once they rectify the errors in the system and rescue those who have been wrongly marked for death, they will have the opportunity for a new beginning.

Recommendation: Abnormalities Season 3 similar to Unlock My Boss
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Abnormalities Season 3(不思异:辞典3)

2022China
FantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerHorrorShort Length Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The show maintains the fantasy and horror elements seen in the previous seasons, exploring 12 unique tales including talking speakers, floor-growing wigs, hidden black and white photos, a mysterious washing machine, and a phone call from a parallel world. Each episode features a different cursed story.

Recommendation: Route similar to Unlock My Boss
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Route(弓元特攻队)

2023China
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomanceWeb Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Gong Li, a well-known figure, has led a charmed life until a series of unfortunate events make him question his luck. These events lead him to get entangled in a murder case with Zhou Yin Yuan, an astrology enthusiast with a background in psychology. Despite being an unlikely suspect, circumstances push them together as scapegoats. Wrongly accused, they must collaborate to clear their names but find themselves drawn into a bizarre mystery. In their quest for justice, they decide to seek professional help from the police. Will this unconventional pair find the truth they seek?

Recommendation: Messiah: Eisei no Shou similar to Unlock My Boss
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Messiah: Eisei no Shou(メサイア -影青ノ章-)

2015Japan
FantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionMiniseries

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

The narrative picks up where Shikkoku no Shou left off, featuring the key characters from the previous play. Haku and Eiri make a comeback to mentor the fresh batch of Sakura cadets. The unfolding drama delves deeper into the storyline and lays the groundwork for the upcoming stage play.

Recommendation: Local Hero similar to Unlock My Boss
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Local Hero(동네의 영웅)

2016South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionPolitical

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 31% similarity match.

Baek Shi-Yoon is a former secret agent and a highly skilled operative. Concealing his history, he purchases the bar named "Neighborhood" and operates it as the proprietor. He forms bonds with the local patrons at his bar and empathizes with their struggles. Shi-Yoon subsequently encounters a young man who is a temporary worker aspiring to join the police force. Shi-Yoon mentors him as a covert agent, and together they combat wrongdoing.

Recommendation: Fallen Angel similar to Unlock My Boss
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Fallen Angel(フォールン・エンジェル)

2012Japan
InvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSci-FiSuspenseThrillerBromanceBrothers' RelationshipDramaFriendshipMiniseriesPsychological

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Nice Male Lead, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Aiba Tsubasa possesses incredible mathematical abilities. He has two younger siblings: Riku, a kind-hearted university student, and Umi, who was born with a fragile heart and requires an organ transplant for survival. To save Umi, their mother Takako, a skilled surgeon, left Tsubasa and Riku at a young age and sought help from a mysterious medical research facility. This facility is a secretive organization that conducts unethical experiments on individuals with extraordinary abilities in order to create scientifically advanced humans. Over time, Umi undergoes a successful transplant surgery. However, the donor had exceptional memory skills, causing Umi to inherit their memories and personality traits. Tsubasa and Riku strive to protect their brother, who escapes from the facility to seek their assistance, but they are pursued by members of the organization.

Recommendation: The Crossing Hero similar to Unlock My Boss
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The Crossing Hero(超级大英雄)

2015Taiwan
FantasyInvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerActionDramaMartial ArtsRomanceSupernaturalTime Travel

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

Can Ming Dynasty imperial guards who find themselves transported to the future adapt to the modern world? Hong Xi Dong is the head of Emperor Zhu Yun Wen's personal bodyguard team in the Ming Dynasty. After a valuable pearl treasure goes missing and is suspected to be in Xi Dong's possession, two imperial military guards, Peng Ze and Xu Xiao Tian, pursue him. By a stroke of fate, the trio is transported to the 21st century, where Ze and Xiao Tian come across the contemporary Hong Xiao Dong, who bears a striking resemblance to his historical counterpart. Will Ze and Xiao Tian be able to navigate their way through modern life while unraveling the mystery of the missing treasure?

Recommendation: Time Spiral similar to Unlock My Boss
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Time Spiral(タイムスパイラル)

2014Japan
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationBrother-Sister RelationshipDramaFriendshipMiniseriesTime Travel

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 30% similarity match.

As a young girl, Natsuki Aizawa experienced a traumatic kidnapping incident that deeply affected her. Throughout her upbringing, she leaned on her close friend Kentaro Yuki for support. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in physics at a college. Unexpectedly, she crosses paths with the newly hired professor Shuya Tatsumi, leading to a series of mysterious occurrences in her life. It is revealed that Shuya is a time traveler who moves between different points in time.

Recommendation: Target Person similar to Unlock My Boss
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Target Person(目标人物)

2020China
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathMurderWeb Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

A mysterious escape room game brings together a group of individuals who soon discover a hidden conspiracy among them

Recommendation: Internship Detective similar to Unlock My Boss
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Internship Detective(见习女探)

2023China
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The story revolves around a former movie star from old Shanghai who becomes entangled in a complex murder investigation. To prove her innocence, she teams up with her personal female assistant to uncover the truth. The drama centers on the dynamic between the two women, who have contrasting personalities and backgrounds. Hu Xiaodie, a former commercial star, joins forces with Hua Xiaoqing, a young woman who has recently returned from overseas to find her family in ruins. Together, they delve into the world of investigation and deduction to clear their names and eventually become formidable opponents of crime, with the support of the Central Police Station.

Recommendation: RNA similar to Unlock My Boss
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RNA(RNA)

2000South Korea
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerDramaExperimentHuman Experimentation

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Several young Koreans were inadvertently involved in an RNA study during their time in Japan. Fast forward 5 years...

Recommendation: TRICK Season 2 similar to Unlock My Boss
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TRICK Season 2(TRICK2)

2002Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerEccentric Male LeadMagician Female LeadSmart Female Lead

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Trick 2 continues to explore the peculiar bond between Yamada Naoko, a talented but jobless magician, and Ueda Jiro, a physics instructor who is skeptical of the supernatural. Through each narrative, we are introduced to these amusing personalities, as well as Police Officer Yabe and Naoko's mother.

Recommendation: The Beautiful Lady Detective Agency similar to Unlock My Boss
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The Beautiful Lady Detective Agency(美娇娘探案社)

2025China
FantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesTime TravelWeb Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Chen Bing Bing, Ai Mei Li, and Lin Yue Chu are three homemakers who find their mundane marriages unfulfilling. They stumble upon an enigmatic store that also serves as a detective agency, prompting them to transform into amateur detectives while balancing their family responsibilities.

Recommendation: Joshu Seven similar to Unlock My Boss
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Joshu Seven(女囚セブン)

2017Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDramaMiniseriesPrison Setting

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Kamiwatari Kotone, a geisha based in Kyoto, finds herself in a difficult situation when her colleague is murdered while she is asleep after a night of revelry. Wrongfully accused of the crime, Kotone is imprisoned and faces harassment from fellow inmates. Drawing on the teachings of experienced geishas, she manages to endure the challenges in prison. Eventually, Kotone uncovers the truth behind the framing and her imprisonment.

Recommendation: Tanabata no Kuni similar to Unlock My Boss
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Tanabata no Kuni(七夕の国)

2024Japan
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerAdapted From A MangaMiniseriesSupernatural

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Minamimaru Yoji, also known as Nanmaru, is a university student endowed with a special power enabling him to "generate tiny openings in any object

Recommendation: Fantasy Tower similar to Unlock My Boss
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Fantasy Tower(환상거탑)

2013South Korea
FantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAnthologyDramaMiniseries

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

A collection of fantasy dramas that encompasses a range of creative ideas, enigmas, and suspenseful elements.

Recommendation: Don't Let Me See similar to Unlock My Boss
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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The drama follows a band of courageous and unknown volunteers who initiate a battle of wits and bravery against criminals to uphold justice

Recommendation: Orange Code similar to Unlock My Boss
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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tian Ji Mi similar to Unlock My Boss
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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Anthology of Abnormal Events similar to Unlock My Boss
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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Zhong Kun, a young man who lived a normal life, experienced a major turning point at 25. He was puzzled by the unusual occurrences he frequently witnessed. With a strong sense of justice instilled in him by his aunt, Zhong Kun found himself unexpectedly joining the criminal investigation team. Teaming up with "computer expert" Shan Zi, he worked on solving challenging cases and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' death in a series of unique investigations.

Recommendation: Flex X Cop similar to Unlock My Boss
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Flex X Cop(재벌X형사)

2024South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysterySlight RomanceTeamworkThrillerActionBadass Female LeadCharacter DevelopmentDetective FictionImmature Male LeadRich Male LeadTeam Leader Female Lead

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Slight Romance, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Jin I Su, a wealthy third-generation conglomerate heir, is used to handling everything on his own without needing help from others

Recommendation: Links to Temptation similar to Unlock My Boss
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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

Recommendation: Kamen Rider Ryuki similar to Unlock My Boss
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Kamen Rider Ryuki(仮面ライダー龍騎)

2002Japan
FantasyInvestigationMysterySci-FiSuspenseThrillerActionDark FictionDramaSuperhero Male LeadSuperhero Supporting CharacterSword-fightTokusatsu

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Thirteen sets of cards were made for thirteen individuals known as Kamen Riders. These Riders form agreements with creatures from a mysterious dimension called the Mirror World, which is the opposite of our own reality and can only be inhabited by the Riders. By harnessing the power of their creatures, the Riders are able to destroy other beings in exchange for providing them with life force. The creator of the Advent Cards established a rule that only one Kamen Rider can survive, leading to a conflict known as the Rider War. Innocent people are vanishing across the city, and while investigating these incidents, Shinji Kido, an intern at ORE Journal, stumbles upon an Advent Card deck in an apartment covered in newspapers. He is pulled into the Mirror World, where he discovers that people are being taken through mirrors by monsters to be consumed. When faced with a deadly dragon named Dragredder, Shinji is rescued by Kamen Rider Knight, also known as Ren Akiyama, who is determined to emerge victorious in the Rider War. With the help of a woman named Yui Kanzaki, Ren aims to find her missing brother, Shirou Kanzaki, the mastermind behind the Rider War. Witnessing Ren's determination, Shinji decides to join the Rider War not for personal gain, but to safeguard innocent lives and bring an end to the battles among the Kamen Riders. Forming a contract with Dragredder, Shinji transforms into Kamen Rider Ryuki to fulfill his mission.

Recommendation: Massage Tantei Joe similar to Unlock My Boss
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Massage Tantei Joe(マッサージ探偵ジョー)

2017Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysterySuspenseTeamworkThrillerAmateur Detective Male LeadDeathDetective FictionHidden IdentityMassage Therapist Male LeadMurderShy Male Lead

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yabukihara Joe enters the world of massage therapy at the urging of Eko-baba, the owner of a massage establishment he met a year ago. Despite his discomfort around strangers and general dislike of people, Joe is encouraged by Eko-baba's recognition of his talent. When a murder occurs involving one of Joe's clients' wealthy husbands, Joe finds himself under suspicion by the police. With the help of fellow masseur Aguri, Joe utilizes his massage skills and keen observation to unravel the mystery and prove his innocence. This experience becomes a pivotal moment in Joe's life, leading him to uncover his unexpected knack for solving murder cases that occur at his clients' homes.

Recommendation: Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han The First Mission similar to Unlock My Boss
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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han The First Mission(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班 The First Mission)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

This tale unfolds three months prior to the formation of KSBC. During Fushimi's absence, the trio of investigators at the Fushimi Detective Agency receive a message from Fushimi tasking them with looking into the case of a married woman named "Ishiyama Reiko". The client is Reiko's spouse, Takahiro, and they have a young child. As they delve into the investigation, they soon discover that things are not quite what they appear to be...

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Secretly Sweetly(달콤살콤 시즌1)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

A private investigator has been hired by a group of eight mysterious artists to locate a hidden masterpiece in their works through solving puzzles. The artwork is valued at one billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Secretly Sweetly Season 2(달콤살콤 시즌2)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

A private detective has been assigned a new case by a group of mysterious artists. His objective is to examine their paintings and uncover a valuable masterpiece by solving various puzzles. The artwork is worth a billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Lan Se Ma Ti Lian(蓝色马蹄莲)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off with a tragic incident where a group of children succumbs to a severe contagious illness. Ling Ruo Yu, a youthful deputy director at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Inspection Office (SASSO), discovers a shipment of cotton fabrics contaminated with the virus. As the investigation progresses, it reveals a web of internal and external collusion, organized fraud, misappropriation of state-owned assets, and other major criminal activities.

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Psycho Detective Season 2(詭探前傳)

2019Hong Kong
FantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller1980sDramaGhostSupernatural

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

Taking place in the 1980s, the story revolves around Pang Pak Chuen, a Taoist expert and a professor of philosophy at a university. He takes on three young men - Cheung Hon Chung, Tsui Pak Keung, and Szema Chi Chuen - as his students. Together, they gain fame as fighters who specialize in dealing with ghosts. Eventually, they are approached by the secretive Seventh Assault Team, a police unit, to help solve a series of supernatural cases. It is during this time that they encounter Ghost Sing, a triad leader who is also a traditional Chinese healer.

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The Supernatural Agent(특수공인중개사 오덕훈)

2022South Korea
FantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerMiniseriesReal Estate Agent Male LeadSupernaturalWeb Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

After studying psychic science at MIT and working as a researcher at the National Forensic Service, Oh Deok Hoon surprised many by becoming a licensed real estate agent. His unique skill set is now being utilized to unravel peculiar and enigmatic cases connected to properties. What is the secret behind Deok Hoon's abilities, and what motivated him to transition into real estate?

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The Leopard Cat Scholar Season 2(狸猫书生 第二季‎)

2025China
FantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerBromanceFriendshipShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 28% similarity match.

A millennium-old feline demon joins forces with a PhD student to unravel the mystery of a historical family slaughter, journeying through time and confronting concealed threats throughout their adventure.

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Di Ren Jie: The Famous Detective(名侦探狄仁杰)

2015China
ComedyFantasyInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective Di RenjieDetective FictionDetective Male LeadHistoricalHistorical FictionHistorical FigureMartial ArtsShort Length Series

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Information about Di Ren Jie, a renowned investigator known for his adeptness in solving mysteries. (DramaWiki)

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Mobius(不眠日)

2025China
InvestigationMysterySci-FiSlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerActionDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDetective Supporting CharacterMurderResearcher Supporting CharacterSerial KillingsTime Loop

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a certain time and place, Detective Ding Qi stumbled upon his unique ability to reverse time, allowing him to relive the same day up to five times intermittently. He harnessed this extraordinary talent to crack numerous challenging cases. One day, a murder alert linked to suspect X emerged unexpectedly. Ding Qi's suspicions were raised by X's flawless execution of previous crimes, leading him to believe that X might also possess the power of a time loop. Consequently, Ding Qi and his investigative team took on the case. As they delved deeper into the inquiry, Ding Qi began to uncover increasing doubts surrounding a particular genetic research organization. As the investigation progressed, more individuals became entangled in the case, including those close to Ding Qi.

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Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner(未満警察 ミッドナイトランナー)

2020Japan
ComedyInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadSuspenseThrillerActionBromanceFriendshipHuman TraffickingPolice AcademyProstitutionSmart Male LeadViolence

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Nice Male Lead, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Introducing Honma Kai and Ichinose Jiro, two cadets at the police academy. Honma is a studious individual who prefers a more theoretical approach to law enforcement. He excels in academics, possesses a sharp analytical mind, and has a remarkable memory that aids in his development of profiling skills. Despite his reserved demeanor, he remains committed to helping those in need. On the other hand, Ichinose relies on his physical strength and emotional intelligence to tackle challenges. Known for his fearless nature and formidable combat skills, even those trained in martial arts tend to steer clear of him. Although his quirky behavior may be perplexing to some, he is sincere, kind-hearted, and always ready to assist those in distress. These unconventional rookies make up for their lack of practical experience by combining their academy training with youthful enthusiasm. Honma and Ichinose form a harmonious partnership, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses.

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Tunnel(터널)

2017South Korea
FantasyMysterySci-FiSlight RomanceTeamworkThrillerBromanceCalm Female LeadCharacter DevelopmentDeathHardworking Male LeadHidden IdentityMurderTime Travel

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Slight Romance, Teamwork, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 1986, Park Gwang Ho is a dedicated and passionate detective

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Longing Heart(애간장)

2018South Korea
Adapted From A WebtoonComedyFantasyInvestigationMysteryNice Male LeadDoctor Female LeadFirst LoveHidden IdentityMale Chases Female FirstRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTime Travel

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Adapted From A Webtoon, Comedy, Fantasy, Investigation, Mystery, and Nice Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Shin Woo, a man filled with regret, reflects on how he lost his first love a decade ago due to his inability to express his feelings. His fortunes change when he unexpectedly travels back in time, now equipped with the realization that she had feelings for him as well. As he attempts to guide his younger self in winning her affection, he inadvertently becomes a rival to his past self, as the girl begins to develop feelings for the older Shin Woo. The story becomes increasingly complex as he uncovers the reasons behind their separation.

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Bad and Crazy(배드 앤 크레이지)

2021South Korea
ComedyInvestigationMysterySlight RomanceSuspenseThrillerActionAntihero Male LeadBromanceCorruptionDomestic CrimeEccentric Male LeadPolice Department SettingPolice Officer Male Lead

Like Unlock My Boss, this drama also features Comedy, Investigation, Mystery, Slight Romance, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 27% similarity match.

Soo Yeol, a talented yet morally compromised officer within the Anti-Corruption Unit, finds himself at a crossroads when he crosses paths with K, a principled yet unconventional individual. Despite lacking a college degree, Soo Yeol has advanced in his career by pandering to his superiors' wishes, often disregarding fairness in the process. As the time for promotions approaches, he worries about being left behind, especially after K disrupts his aspirations with Congressman Do Yoo Gon. The unlikely duo of the "rebel" and the "eccentric" come together to bring about both disorder and transformation.