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Volleyball Lover(我的排隊情人 (我的排队情人))

2010Taiwan
Character DevelopmentChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceSportsUnrequited LoveVolleyball

Having grown up together, Bai Qian Rui and Xin Hai Jing never considered each other as anything more than friends. Therefore, it was not surprising when Hai Xing asked Qian Rui to assist the volleyball team, Qian Rui attempted various excuses to avoid it. He was more focused on pursuing a relationship with the lovely Jia Kai Lin rather than working hard with his close friend. However, joining the team turned out to be the catalyst they needed to transition their longstanding friendship into something deeper.

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Recommendation: Friends Fall in Love similar to Volleyball Lover
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Friends Fall in Love(不想和你做朋友)

2021China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 45% similarity match.

Jiang Mei Shan and Tian Chuan have been close friends since they were in third grade cram school. Despite facing many obstacles that prevented them from confessing their feelings, they managed to maintain a strong bond for five years. Eventually, they took a bold step to confess their love for each other, transitioning from friends to lovers. As a new couple, they encountered typical challenges faced by young pairs, such as dealing with jealousy, past relationships, and unwanted attention.

Recommendation: Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises similar to Volleyball Lover
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Hatsukoi to Marbles: 10 Promises(はつ恋とビー玉 ~10の約束~)

2021Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriends To LoversFriendshipRomance

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

A love story blossoming between two friends who have known each other since childhood.

Recommendation: A Little Love Song similar to Volleyball Lover
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A Little Love Song(我的盖世英雄)

2019China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceSportsNovel AdaptationSchool SettingYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 42% similarity match.

Childhood friends Li Tao and Zhang Sheng form a strong bond through tennis, supporting each other against their families' disapproval. Zhang Sheng backs Li Tao's tennis ambitions, while Li Tao encourages her when she faces a career-threatening injury. Overcoming obstacles, they fall in love. Wei Chang, Zhang Sheng's loyal protector, and Fu Meng Meng, who harbors feelings for him, also pursue their dreams and love fearlessly. Despite facing challenges, these youngsters mature with determination and courage. ~

Recommendation: The Time We Were Not in Love similar to Volleyball Lover
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The Time We Were Not in Love(너를 사랑한 시간)

2015South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveAmbitious Female LeadInfidelityLove TriangleNice Male LeadSchool SettingYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 40% similarity match.

Choi Won is described as "the ideal man" - attractive, tall, and physically fit, with a friendly demeanor. Despite his significant appeal to women, he struggles to maintain a genuine relationship due to his friendship with Oh Ha Na. This romantic comedy revolves around two individuals who have been close friends for two decades (7000 days). As they approach their 34th birthdays, they agree to a pact to marry before they turn 35, competing to reach the altar while “assisting” each other in eliminating possible partners. Throughout this process, they realize they are continually unhappy with each other’s dates, as they have truly been in love with one another all along.

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to Volleyball Lover
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesTourism Industry

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Kang Bo Ram is a dedicated public servant employed in Ulsan's tourism sector. She takes on the responsibility of organizing the 'Go Bok Soo' Song Festival and sets out to identify a worthy contestant for the grand prize. Bo Ram reconnects with her childhood friend Kyung Seok, who has returned to intervene in his parents' divorce. Together, they formulate a strategy to assist Kyung Seok's father in participating in the song festival. (K-Plus)

Recommendation: Binary Love similar to Volleyball Lover
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Binary Love(二进制恋爱)

2022China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveCampus SettingChildhood CrushCollege To Working LifeDramaFirst LoveFlashback To PastMale Chases Female FirstYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 35% similarity match.

Zhou Lin Lin is a student with strengths in certain subjects and weaknesses in others. With the help of Fang Yu Ke, a top student with straight A's, Lin Lin follows a detailed study plan that not only helps her catch up but also secures her a spot at the best university in the country. Once school begins, Zhou Lin Lin finds herself in a complicated situation involving a promising tennis player named Wen Tao and Xie Duan Xi, a close friend of Fang Yu Ke. She also develops a close bond with her dorm mates Zhu Li and Wang Jie. With the support of Xie Duan Xi, Wang Yu, Lao Ding, and others, it seems that Fang Yu Ke's pursuit of love has finally come to a successful conclusion. However, Zhou Lin Lin and Fang Yu Ke face numerous challenges along the way. Despite the obstacles, their love remains unwavering from start to finish.

Recommendation: The Girls' Lies similar to Volleyball Lover
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The Girls' Lies(恋人的谎言)

2023China
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipWeb SeriesWorkplace Setting

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale about deceit impacting two close friends in the workplace as they navigate their past and new romantic opportunities. Shu Fei and Lin Fei share a bond similar to that of sisters. During their time in college, Lin Fei caught the attention of their senior Qi Ran, although she did not reciprocate his feelings. Wanting to spare Qi Ran from heartache, Shu Fei pretended to be Lin Fei in their correspondence. After graduation, both friends landed jobs at a television shopping network. Shu Fei's misunderstanding with Director Lan Tian led her to believe he was inappropriate, while she also discovered that Qi Ran was their boss, causing tension as he focused his attention on Lin Fei. Shu Fei chose to concentrate on work and grew closer to Lan Tian. Meanwhile, Lin Fei remained dedicated to her job and seized an opportunity stemming from Shu Fei's lie.

Recommendation: The King of Snooker similar to Volleyball Lover
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The King of Snooker(桌球天王)

2009Hong Kong
ComedyRomanceSports

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, and Sports themes with a 33% similarity match.

Former world snooker champion Yau Yat Kiu, known as Adam Cheng, shocks the snooker world with his sudden retirement. His decision disappoints his daughter Yau Ka Kan, who has always aspired to follow in his footsteps. Despite Kiu's apparent disinterest in the sport, he secretly organizes challenge matches at his restaurant's snooker table, searching for a worthy protege. Kiu crosses paths with Kan Tze Him, recognizing his talent for snooker and deciding to mentor him. Kan eventually convinces her father to also train her. However, Him develops feelings for Kan, who is interested in Lui Kin Chung, Kiu's former rival turned friend. When Chung's manager sabotages Kiu with sleeping pills during a match, causing a rift between them, Chung parts ways with his manager upon discovering the deceit. As the story progresses, Chin To To falls for Kiu while Him clashes with him over Chung's ex-manager. The master and disciple ultimately settle their differences on the snooker table.

Recommendation: Happy Enemy similar to Volleyball Lover
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Happy Enemy(門當互懟愛上你)

2022Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceCompetitive Female LeadCompetitive Male LeadRivalry

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Since birth, Wu Pei Pei and Li Yu Xuan have been in constant competition with each other. Raised as neighbors, their parents always compared them. Despite their fathers' rivalry, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan managed to form a secret friendship until a tragic event tore them apart. Now adults, they continue to live side by side but struggle to move past the past incident that drove them apart. With their fathers still pitting them against each other, Pei Pei and Yu Xuan maintain their competitive spirit, pushing each other to new heights. Despite their ongoing rivalry, there is a hidden bond between them that could bring them together. Can they set aside their differences and let love prevail, or will their rivalry keep them apart forever?

Recommendation: Strike Love similar to Volleyball Lover
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Strike Love(2009 외인구단)

2009South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceSportsBaseballFirst LoveLove Triangle

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 33% similarity match.

Oh Hye Seong, who was skilled at skipping stones during his childhood, had a deep affection for Choi Eom Ji. As friends from a young age, Eom Ji brought warmth to Hye Seong's life. A decade later, Hye Seong has become a professional baseball player and encounters Eom Ji once more. She is now in a relationship with another childhood friend, Ma DongTa. One day, Hye Seong conceals an injury he sustained as a pitcher and manages to throw a flawless game. Following that performance, he mysteriously vanishes. Years later, Hye Seong reappears alongside other baseball players, each with their own melancholic tales, often regarded as misfits. They are collectively referred to as "Kyongpyoii Woeinjudan."

Recommendation: Coffee House similar to Volleyball Lover
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Coffee House(커피하우스)

2010South Korea
ComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceLove TriangleWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Lee Jin Soo achieved great success after penning numerous thriller novels, earning a reputation as a skilled author. He is employed by Seo Eun Young, the head of the largest publishing house in Korea, and shares a long-standing friendship with her. Jin Soo boasts a significant fan base, particularly among women, and appears to be an ideal partner for anyone. However, what remains hidden from everyone is his quirky and sardonic nature, his multitude of unusual habits, and a deep-seated secret. The person tasked with managing his eccentricities is his secretary, Kang Seung Yeon, who pleaded for this position to advance her career beyond her average capabilities. Additionally, the situation is complicated by the return of Han Ji Won, Eun Young's former fiancé, whom she cannot stand. Ji Won is determined to win Eun Young back, but her affections are focused on Jin Soo.

Recommendation: Between Friendship and Love Season 2 similar to Volleyball Lover
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Between Friendship and Love Season 2(사당보다 먼 의정부보다 가까운 시즌2)

2017South Korea
ComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceBreak UpShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The bond between two friends who reside far apart from each other is characterized by their ability to offer comfort in times of need, resulting in a connection that is rich in love yet fraught with challenges. (WikiDrama)

Recommendation: I Need Romance Season 2 similar to Volleyball Lover
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I Need Romance Season 2(로맨스가 필요해 2012)

2012South Korea
ComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceCold Man-Warm WomanFemale Chases Male FirstSecond Chance Romance

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The story revolves around the decade-long connection between Yoon Seok Hyun and Joo Yeol Mae, marked by numerous breakups and reconciliations throughout their time together. Frustrated and seeking affection in a different direction, Joo Yeol Mae begins to pursue Shin Ji Hoon, leaving Yoon Seok Hyun to watch with jealousy.

Recommendation: Apple in Your Eye similar to Volleyball Lover
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Apple in Your Eye(妹妹)

2014Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveCohabitationDramaMultiple Mains

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 33% similarity match.

The Zhou family had high expectations of having a son, but were disheartened when Zhou Ji Wei was born as a girl, becoming the third daughter in the family. Due to being seen as a disappointment, she only received hand-me-downs from her older sisters. Despite feeling unloved by her own family, she found comfort in the love and care shown by her neighbor, Dai Nai Nai. It was through Dai Nai Nai that she met Dai Yao Qi, who she tried to bond with as a sister, even though he had never desired a sister. Through her efforts to be close to him as a sister, she gradually realized that her feelings for him were not sibling love, but something more.

Recommendation: Between Love & Desire similar to Volleyball Lover
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Between Love & Desire(完美叛侶)

2016Hong Kong
Character DevelopmentChildhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBreak UpDramaFamily RelationshipLawLawyer Male LeadLove Triangle

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 33% similarity match.

After reaching a pivotal moment in his life, Ngo Pak Yin becomes consumed by a thirst for power. His aggressive nature and strict adherence to the law propel him to the ranks of top solicitors in Hong Kong. However, his hunger for power blinds him to the needs of others, causing his wife Rebecca Tsang Bo Lam to feel increasingly distant. Rebecca, who had supported him silently for years, realizes they no longer share the same values, leaving her heartbroken. During this difficult time, she finds solace in Patrick Lui Wing Hang, a less renowned solicitor who offers her emotional support. Despite her husband's fame and abilities, Rebecca falls in love with Patrick for his ability to understand her inner world. Eventually, she makes the difficult decision to leave her husband, only to face an attack from a mysterious assailant. Suspecting that Pak Yin may be behind the attack, Rebecca's life is thrown into turmoil once again. Recognizing his past mistakes, Pak Yin decides to change for the better, this time with a newfound sense of compassion.

Recommendation: Longing for Spring similar to Volleyball Lover
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Longing for Spring(그리다,봄)

2014South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversRomanceUnrequited LoveEquinophobiaFirst LoveLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

Mal Ja, a part-time employee at the Korean Racing Authority, has a deep affection for all animals but has faced some distressing experiences with horses

Recommendation: Befriend similar to Volleyball Lover
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Befriend(人際關係事務所)

2018Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBromanceGay LeadLGBTQ+LifeLove TriangleNice Male LeadWeb Series

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

Since his early years spent in a foster home, Zhang Liang has possessed a unique quality that draws people to confide in him. One day, he stumbled upon a nondescript bookstore where he started earning a living by mediating conflicts in others' relationships. In this bookstore, he falls in love, reunites with his closest companion, and even discovers his long-lost mother while helping others with their problems. With love, friendship, and family connections intertwining and causing complications in his life, he must now navigate through his own relationship dilemmas.

Recommendation: Love Is for Suckers similar to Volleyball Lover
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Love Is for Suckers(얼어죽을 연애따위)

2022South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceChef Supporting CharacterEntertainment IndustryEx Comes BackPlastic Surgeon Male LeadProducer Female LeadProducer Supporting CharacterProfessor Supporting Character

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Goo Yeo Reum is an experienced television producer who has been in the industry for a decade. Despite her hard work, the shows she produces tend to underperform. However, her luck changes when she is chosen to produce a new reality TV show focused on dating called "Kingdom of Love." Her long-time best friend and neighbor, Park Jae Hoon, a plastic surgeon who has lost interest in his job, is also a significant part of her life. Although their relationship is strictly platonic, Park Jae Hoon has become disillusioned with love and only seeks casual relationships. Facing difficulties in finding suitable contestants for the show, Goo Yeo Reum turns to Park Jae Hoon for help. He agrees to participate as a contestant, leading to unexpected romantic feelings developing between them. Will their participation in "Kingdom of Love" transform their friendship into something more?

Recommendation: Runaway Sweetheart similar to Volleyball Lover
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Runaway Sweetheart(落跑甜心)

2013China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSportsAdapted From A MangaCross-DressingSchool SettingYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 31% similarity match.

What motivates a young woman to relocate to a different part of the globe? Ni Shu Lei grows up in the United States after losing her parents. Upon seeing track star Shan Han Fei on TV, she immediately falls for him and finds inspiration in his achievements. When Han Fei quits the sport due to an injury, Shu Lei is devastated and decides to track him down to encourage his return. She moves to China, enrolls in Han Fei's all-male college, and becomes his roommate. To attend the school, Shu Lei must disguise herself as a man, leading to daily challenges. As Shu Lei's classmate Chocolate starts to develop feelings for her, he begins to question his own sexual orientation. How long can Shu Lei maintain her risky deception? (Trakt.tv) Based on the manga series "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e" by Nakajo Hisaya.

Recommendation: We Are Young (2014) similar to Volleyball Lover
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We Are Young (2014)(青春相贱不恨晚)

2014China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSportsActionMiniseriesSchool SettingYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: World at Your Feet similar to Volleyball Lover
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World at Your Feet(球在你脚下)

2014China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSportsDramaFamilySoccerYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 31% similarity match.

A collection of individuals facing challenges come together through their shared passion for soccer. At the heart of the group is Renxin, a solitary widower and ex-coach in search of renewed optimism.

Recommendation: Return of Happiness similar to Volleyball Lover
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Return of Happiness(幸福归来)

2015China
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBirth SecretBusinessFamily RelationshipIdentity Swap

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 31% similarity match.

Yu You Wei was unknowingly stripped of her wealthy heiress status and replaced by a different girl when she was young. With the assistance of Han Ming, she sets out to pursue her dream of sailing. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges, including uncovering the truth about her true identity.

Recommendation: Home with Kids Season 3 similar to Volleyball Lover
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Home with Kids Season 3(家有儿女3)

2007China
Character DevelopmentChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipFamilyLifeMultiple MainsSupportive Parent

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, and Friendship themes with a 31% similarity match.

Xia Dong Hai, a children's drama director who is divorced, returns from the United States with his son Xia Yu (known as "Little Yu") and daughter Xiao Xue (also known as "Little Xue") to create a new family with Liu Mei, a divorced woman with a son named Liu Xing from her previous marriage. The five of them reside happily in a contemporary apartment in Beijing. The storyline follows the family members as they face various challenges in life and strive to overcome them. This family dynamic is unconventional in modern Chinese society due to the one-child policy.

Recommendation: Golden Rainbow similar to Volleyball Lover
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Golden Rainbow(황금 무지개 )

2013South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceDramaFamilyMelodramaRich Man-Poor Woman

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Seven siblings, orphaned and bound by a bond stronger than that of biological relatives, are juxtaposed with a family related by blood that is fracturing due to its own avarice, prompting a reflection on the true essence of family and happiness. The narrative primarily follows Jang Ha Bin/Kim Baek Won, a girl who becomes a police officer, and Do Young, a boy who pursues a career as a prosecutor. He finds himself falling in love with her once more after she previously shattered his heart. (MBC, DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019) similar to Volleyball Lover
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Worth Love, Bo Ram (2019)(연애 기다린 보람)

2019South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesShort Length SeriesTourism IndustryWeb Series

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Qing Chun Peng You Quan similar to Volleyball Lover
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Qing Chun Peng You Quan(青春朋友圈)

2016China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mary Sue & Jack Sue similar to Volleyball Lover
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Mary Sue & Jack Sue(玛丽苏遇上杰克苏)

2017China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The plot follows three young women with distinct personalities as they navigate their romantic relationships. Ai Ma is an aspiring actress facing challenges in her career, Niu Su Su excels as a sales consultant, and Li Zhi is a talented and attractive individual. By chance, the three women end up living together and form a strong bond of friendship. Their lives are intertwined with various male characters, including the dependable childhood friend Su Zhi Huan, the successful CEO Gao Li Sen, charming Tang Tang, reserved Li Ke Li, and carefree Jiang Mo Jie. Through the exploration of these diverse characters, the drama delves into the differing values and beliefs surrounding love among modern city dwellers, using the terms "Mary Sue" and "Jack Sue" to highlight the idealized nature of the characters.

Recommendation: Slow Dance similar to Volleyball Lover
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Slow Dance(スローダンス)

2005Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

A man who struggles to move forward in life, and a woman who needs a break from her hectic life. Both successful in their careers but unlucky in love. They avoid confronting their feelings and instead focus on their professional lives. Can they overcome their fears, meet each other, and find love? Despite being adults, they still have some growing to do. This summer, a heartwarming love story unfolds...

Recommendation: Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia similar to Volleyball Lover
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Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia(勝手にノスタルジー)

2004Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseries

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Fuji-TV dedicates the late-night time slot for innovative projects, providing opportunities for aspiring young writers, producers, and directors to showcase their talents. Each series runs for four weeks, featuring a cast of emerging talents from the entertainment industry. The content of these dramas is tailored to appeal to a younger demographic. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Onna Rule similar to Volleyball Lover
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Onna Rule(オンナ♀ルール~幸せになるための50の掟~)

2014Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Five young women enjoy meeting up at different locations to discuss the latest happenings in their lives, such as their romantic relationships, intimacy, marriage, fashion, and rumors. This show includes everything that resonates with Japanese women.

Recommendation: Let's Go to the Beach similar to Volleyball Lover
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Let's Go to the Beach(해변으로 가요)

2005South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSummer Setting

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Yoon So Ra: She owns the Sora Motel located on the eastern shore and has an unquenchable appetite for food. Although she tends to be clumsy, she aspires to become a dolphin trainer one day. Jang Tae Poong: He readily acknowledges his lack of intelligence, yet he is a daring individual who frequently finds himself in trouble. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and highly protective of his loved ones. One day, he encounters a country girl brimming with curiosity. Jang Tae Hyeon: He possesses outstanding decision-making abilities and a keen sense of humor. Additionally, he demonstrates a strong commitment to his work. Overall, he embodies the ideal man. He is in a relationship with a woman from an advantageous background that supports his ambitious career, yet he unexpectedly falls for an unconventional girl. Min Joo Hee: She is attractive and too clever for her own good, which can be off-putting. She maintains close friendships with both Tae Hyeon and Tae Poong, but ultimately, she discovers her true love.

Recommendation: Love Forward similar to Volleyball Lover
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Love Forward(向前走向愛走)

2012Taiwan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceDrama

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

"Love Forward" is a delightful and stylish romantic comedy that follows two close friends with contrasting backgrounds who support each other through thick and thin. Zheng Ai Xing is savvy, bold, and skilled at avoiding debt collectors, yet struggles with matters of love. Meng Jing Jing, on the other hand, is a rebellious heiress who aims to build a life beyond wealth after growing up in a distant, affluent family. Together, they make an amusing and endearing duo on a quest to find their perfect match.

Recommendation: Snow White similar to Volleyball Lover
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Snow White(백설공주)

2004South Korea
ComedyRomanceUnrequited LoveOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 30% similarity match.

Ma Young Hee has harbored feelings for her best friend Han Jin Woo ever since they first crossed paths in high school. Conversely, Han Jin Woo remains oblivious to Young Hee's affections and casually dates other girls in her presence. During a trip to Japan, Young Hee encounters a young man on the street who takes her back to his apartment when she becomes intoxicated. Although she mistakenly accuses him of assault, he flees before she can file a complaint, as Japanese authorities are in pursuit of him for having an expired visa. After returning to Korea, Jin Woo visits her apartment and introduces his younger brother, Han Sun Woo, who coincidentally is the same young man she met in Japan. Jin Woo requests if Sun Woo can stay with her, and Young Hee agrees out of her feelings for Jin Woo. The plot thickens as a former high school classmate of Young Hee, Jang Hee Won, begins to pursue Jin Woo.

Recommendation: Happy Together (2009) similar to Volleyball Lover
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Happy Together (2009)( 青梅竹馬 )

2009Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceFamily

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

This tale follows the lives of four childhood companions - Qing Qing, Ruo Mei, Cai Zhu, and Ma Jun. Ruo Mei harbors affection for Ma Jun, yet her feelings are unreciprocated. Qing Qing and Cai Zhu have been romantically involved for a few years, but encounter difficulties when Cai Zhu's biological mother resurfaces. Disapproving of Qing Qing, she endeavors to sabotage their relationship.

Recommendation: Attention, Love! similar to Volleyball Lover
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Attention, Love!(稍息立正我愛你)

2017Taiwan
Character DevelopmentComedyFriends To LoversRomanceUnrequited LoveArranged MarriageCohabitationCold Male LeadFemale Chases Male FirstFirst LoveLove TriangleSmart Male LeadYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the past, two close friends each welcomed a child into their families. One friend named his son Li Zheng, meaning "attention," while the other named his daughter Shao Xi, which translates to "at ease" in military terms. Despite Li Zheng's family relocating to another country, the two children grew up embodying their names - Li Zheng diligent and focused on his goals, and Shao Xi more relaxed and carefree. Upon Li Zheng's return to Taiwan from Japan, where he grew up, he encounters Shao Xi for the first time in high school. Despite their contrasting personalities, they find themselves drawn to each other. Will they be able to bridge their differences or will they remain apart forever?

Recommendation: Engine similar to Volleyball Lover
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Engine(エンジン)

2005Japan
Character DevelopmentComedyFriendshipRomanceSportsCar RacingDramaEccentric Male LeadFoster FamilyFound FamilyLifeLife LessonMotorsport

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 29% similarity match.

Jiro Kanzaki, a skilled F3000 driver known for his exceptional driving abilities and fearless nature, is faced with unexpected challenges that lead him to leave his team and return to Japan after many years. While looking for a new racing opportunity, Jiro stays with his family, who include his stern father, demanding sister, and the 12 children at his father's foster home. Alongside them are a conceited male teacher and a dreamy female teacher. Jiro's presence at home brings about positive changes in those around him, though he is unaware of the impact they will have on his own life.

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Love Next Door(엄마 친구 아들)

2024South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceChildhood ConnectionFamilyFamily RelationshipMeet AgainMother-Daughter RelationshipNice Male LeadSismanceSuccessful Male Lead

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Choi Seung Hyo, a prominent young architect in Korea, is the founder of the architecture firm "Atelier In." Known for his exceptional skills in architecture, he also possesses a charming personality and striking looks. However, there are certain moments in his past that he wishes to forget, many of which involve Bae Seok Ryu. Their mothers became friends when they were just 4 years old, leading to frequent encounters, including bathing together at a women's bathhouse. Now, as adults, Choi Seung Hyo crosses paths with Bae Seok Ryu once again. Bae Seok Ryu, on the other hand, had a relatively smooth upbringing. Excelling academically throughout her school years, she was always driven and passionate in her pursuits. After securing a job at a prestigious company as a project manager, she unexpectedly decided to resign and has been unemployed since. It is during this period that she reconnects with Choi Seung Hyo.

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Death Kyun Loop wa Tomaranai!(DEATHきゅんループは止まらない!)

2022Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceFilmed VerticallyMiniseriesSci-FiShort Length SeriesTime Loop

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Asako, a university student who experiences death whenever she becomes too excited on the day of her first date with her senior, Shoya. Her childhood friend Leo is also caught up in the situation. What surprising twist awaits them at the conclusion of the recurring Death Kyun Loop? (LINE NEWS VISION)

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Honno Switch(ホンノウスイッチ)

2025Japan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceAdapted From A MangaCohabitationDramaEx Comes BackMiniseries

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Following a breakup with her boyfriend, Koyori sought solace at the home of her longtime friend Hijiri. Unexpectedly, she ended up spending the night with him after drowning her sorrows in alcohol. Hijiri confessed his love for her, leaving Koyori conflicted about their long-standing friendship. The situation is delicate as she faces the risk of losing everything if their relationship doesn't work out. Adding to the complexity, her ex-boyfriend expresses a desire to reconcile. Koyori must make a decision before it's too late. (Kodansha.us)

Recommendation: Bachelor's Vegetable Store similar to Volleyball Lover
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Bachelor's Vegetable Store(총각네 야채가게 )

2011South Korea
Childhood Friends RelationshipComedyFriendshipRomanceBased On A True StoryDramaMelodramaNice Male LeadRich Woman-Poor Man

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

"Bachelor Vegetable Store" focuses on the romantic endeavors and achievements of six single young men. Han Tae Yang is an ambitious young man with aspirations for his small vegetable shop, and he unexpectedly finds himself in love. His friend, a rich heir raised without a father, takes a job at the shop and becomes enamored with a pampered young heiress. However, complications arise when she becomes interested in Tae Yang instead. This narrative is inspired by the true story of a young man who transformed a modest vegetable shop into a well-known brand.

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Be With You(好想談戀愛)

2015Taiwan
Childhood Friends RelationshipFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveDramaFamilyLifeLove TriangleMultiple Couples

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Childhood Friends Relationship, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 29% similarity match.

Is a young woman able to find the bravery to approach a former high school crush? Xia Man Li was always well-liked in school and considered the most beautiful girl in her high school, yet she has never had luck in love. At a high school reunion, she reunites with Zhao Li Qi, a kind guy she once had feelings for. Man Li's younger sister, Xia ManAn, also harbors a childhood crush on Zhen Ying Jie, but despite her attempts to get close to him, he always appears to be involved with someone else. Ten years later, will the sisters be able to summon the courage to follow their hearts?

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I Don't Love You Yet(僕はまだ君を愛さないことができる)

2019Japan
Character DevelopmentComedyFriends To LoversRomanceUnrequited LoveDramaHardworking Female LeadHeartbreakLifeLove TriangleNice Male LeadSecret CrushSlow Burn RomanceSuccessful Female Lead

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 28% similarity match.

Mitarai Yo is a successful professional employed by a shoe company, but her romantic life is in disarray

Recommendation: Skate Into Love similar to Volleyball Lover
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Skate Into Love(冰糖炖雪梨)

2020China
Character DevelopmentComedyRomanceSportsUnrequited LoveChildhood AcquaintanceCompetitionDisapproving ParentEnemies To LoversLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipSassy Female LeadSpeed SkatingYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Romance, Sports, and Unrequited Love themes with a 28% similarity match.

During their younger years, Li Yu Bing, a shy individual, and Tang Xue, a girl involved in short track speed skating, both harbored a shared aspiration for ice sports despite Tang Xue facing bullying

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Buzzer Beat(ブザー・ビート ~崖っぷちのヒーロー~)

2009Japan
Character DevelopmentFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceSportsBasketballCompetitionLove TriangleMusicNice Male LeadSecondary CoupleSlow Burn RomanceTeamworkYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Romance, and Sports themes with a 28% similarity match.

Kamiya Naoki is a member of the JC Arcs professional basketball team, known for his diminutive stature and tendency to falter under pressure. Despite his talent, he has yet to fully showcase his skills on the court since turning pro. Shirakawa Riko, a lively music college graduate with aspirations of becoming a professional violinist, faces challenges in breaking into the competitive music industry. Their paths collide when Riko discovers Naoki's lost cellphone on a bus, sparking an unexpected friendship that may blossom into something more.

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Thumping Spike 2(두근두근 스파이크 2)

2016South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyRomanceSportsUnrequited LoveAthlete Male LeadCompetitionLove TriangleSchool SettingStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Romance, Sports, and Unrequited Love themes with a 28% similarity match.

"Heart Thumping Spike 2" narrates the tale of the scholarly and introverted Han Da Woon alongside the exceptionally skilled volleyball player Dong Hae Sung, depicting the gradual evolution of their romantic feelings for one another.

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Best Mistake Season 3(일진에게 반했을 때)

2021South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBreak UpDramaEx Comes BackLove TriangleMultiple CouplesStudent Male LeadUniversityWeb SeriesYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 28% similarity match.

The upcoming season will be set in a university environment, portraying the development and relationships of youth as they get ready to step into reality. (Soompi)

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Dream High(드림하이)

2011South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceCohabitationDramaHigh SchoolLove TriangleMultiple MainsMusicSchool BullyingWeight LossYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 28% similarity match.

Dream High narrates the journey of six students at Kirin Art High School as they strive to fulfill their aspirations of becoming stars in the Korean music scene. Go Hye Mi, a classical music major, is forced to abandon her dream when she enrolls at Kirin Art High School to help settle her father's debts. To gain conditional admission, she must recruit two other students to join her at the school. These students are Song Sam Dong, a country boy, and Jin Guk, whom she encounters by chance while trying to escape from a loan shark. Yoon Baek Hee, once Hye Mi’s loyal friend, turns into her competitor at school after Hye Mi betrays her during an audition for admission.

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Fight for My Way(쌈 마이웨이)

2017South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyFriends To LoversRomanceSportsBadass Male LeadBusinessChildish Male LeadFirst LoveHardworking Male LeadLife LessonNice Male LeadPoor Male LeadSecondary Couple

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Romance, and Sports themes with a 28% similarity match.

Is it possible to pursue your aspirations without the ideal background? Ko Dong Man has always envisioned himself as a celebrated taekwondo athlete, yet he currently holds a position as a contract worker in a dull job. His long-time friend, Choi Ae Ra, dreams of becoming a television news anchor but finds herself working at a department store's information desk instead. Their friends, Kim Ju Man and Baek Seol Hui, have been in a relationship for six years, but they are now confronted with a new challenge to their bond. Can these four friends fulfill their personal ambitions despite having "third-rate" credentials? (Viki)

Recommendation: 9 End 2 Outs similar to Volleyball Lover
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9 End 2 Outs(9회말 2아웃)

2007South Korea
Character DevelopmentComedyFriendshipRomanceUnrequited LoveBaseballCohabitationDramaLifeLove TriangleNice Female LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManPlayboy Male LeadSlow Burn Romance

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Character Development, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 28% similarity match.

Hong Nan Hee is a typical employee at a publishing company

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A River Runs Through It(上游)

2021China
ComedyFriends To LoversFriendshipRomanceUnrequited Love1990sNovel AdaptationBromanceFather-Son RelationshipHigh School To Working LifeLifeMother-Daughter RelationshipSlow Burn RomanceYouth

Like Volleyball Lover, this drama also features Comedy, Friends To Lovers, Friendship, Romance, and Unrequited Love themes with a 28% similarity match.

Xia Xiao Ju did not expect to switch schools right before the national college entrance exams. Despite feeling overwhelmed in her new environment, she tried to adjust and make the most of the situation. A misunderstanding led her to meet a new group of classmates, including Cheng Lang, Lu Shi Yi, Qiu Yue Tao, and her best friend Lin You. With the support of her friends, Xiao Ju faced the challenges of the college entrance exams confidently. However, her confidence wavered when she realized the boy she liked was interested in Lin You. As she navigated the complexities of love and friendship, Xiao Ju leaned on Shi Yi for support, unaware of his growing feelings for her. Will Xiao Ju be able to see Shi Yi's love for her, or will her heart remain set on someone else?