When My Love Blooms - Asian drama recommendation
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When My Love Blooms(화양연화)

2020South Korea
Business IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipFemale Chases Male FirstFirst LoveFlashback To PastLifeMelodramaMother-Son RelationshipRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Two decades ago, Yoon Ji Soo and Han Jae Hyun experienced a profound romance during their university years. Ji Soo, a first-year student at a music college, unexpectedly caught the attention of Jae Hyun, a determined and popular law student. Their initial romance was a captivating whirlwind, but, like many youthful infatuations, it eventually diminished. Now in their forties, Ji Soo is a single mother striving to make a living, while Jae Hyun has become a prosperous businessman driven by ambition and status. He is quite different from the passionate young man Ji Soo once knew. However, destiny brings them back together, and Ji Soo recognizes him immediately. With a renewed opportunity for love, they must navigate the considerable gap of years and life experiences that lie between them. Will they be able to reignite a spark that once burned so fiercely?

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Recommendation: Behind Every Star similar to When My Love Blooms
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Behind Every Star(연예인 매니저로 살아남기 시즌1)

2022South Korea
Business IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipLifeRomanceActor-Actress Supporting CharacterComedyEntertainment IndustryOffice SettingTalent Agency SettingTeamwork

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Life, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Method Entertainment, a prominent management company, and delves into the lives of its employees, showcasing their professional endeavors, personal relationships, and aspirations. Ma Tae Oh serves as the general director at Method Entertainment, utilizing his intelligence and tactful nature to navigate the industry. Meanwhile, Cheon Je In, who has been a manager for 14 years, started from the bottom as an on-site manager and now leads a team of managers. She is known for her competitive spirit and work ethic, often acting impulsively to achieve her goals. Despite their differences, tensions arise between Cheon Je In and Ma Tae Oh. Kim Joong Don, Cheon Je In's close colleague and also a team leader, is known for his gentle demeanor. Lastly, So Hyun Joo, a rookie manager, tends to stir up trouble at work but matures into a competent professional through her experiences. This series is inspired by the French TV show "Call My Agent!" (Dix pour cent) [2015].

Recommendation: Gekikoi similar to When My Love Blooms
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Gekikoi(激恋)

2010Japan
DramaLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadMiniseriesSchool SettingYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Miyuu lost faith in men after her father cheated with another woman. Nevertheless, she found herself falling in love with someone despite her lingering distrust.

Recommendation: Shining Days (2013) similar to When My Love Blooms
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Shining Days (2013)(璀璨人生)

2013China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomance

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Filled with hidden truths about its characters' origins, the plot delves into the lives of the wealthy elite and the challenges faced by the innocent protagonist Yu Fei as she seeks to uncover the reality

Recommendation: First Love: Hatsukoi similar to When My Love Blooms
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First Love: Hatsukoi(First Love 初恋)

2022Japan
DramaFirst LoveFlashback To PastMelodramaMother-Son RelationshipRomanceAdapted From A SongFateFated LoveHigh School To Working LifeNonlinear NarrativePast And PresentTaxi Driver Female Lead

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, First Love, Flashback To Past, Melodrama, Mother-Son Relationship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yae and Harumichi met and fell in love in the late 90s

Recommendation: Home for Summer similar to When My Love Blooms
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Home for Summer(여름아 부탁해)

2019South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipMelodramaMother-Son RelationshipRomanceBetrayed By A Significant OtherEccentric Male LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadFather-Daughter RelationshipInfidelityMean In-LawMother-Daughter Relationship

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Melodrama, Mother-Son Relationship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Geum Hee has spent a decade married to Joon Ho, standing by him as he pursued his goal of becoming a successful plastic surgeon

Recommendation: Make a Woman Cry similar to When My Love Blooms
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Make a Woman Cry(여자를 울려)

2015South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceBadass Female LeadBig FamilyBrothers' RelationshipMale Chases Female FirstMultiple MainsNice Male LeadSoap Opera

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

A key distinction that sets humans apart from animals is the capacity for emotions. Therefore, articulating the feelings of various characters in a television drama plays a crucial role in the narrative. What does it feel like for someone to love another? How does it feel to forgive? This television drama is designed with the intention of inspiring individuals to become kinder and more resilient. (MBC)

Recommendation: Everything and Nothing similar to When My Love Blooms
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Everything and Nothing(17세의 조건)

2019South Korea
Emotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaMother-Son RelationshipRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadAdolescenceCharacter DevelopmentCold Female LeadMother-Daughter RelationshipNice Male LeadSchool SettingYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Mother-Son Relationship, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the struggles and development of 17-year-old Min Jae and Seo Yeon. Min Jae is a typical male student in high school, characterized by his quiet demeanor and somewhat sensitive nature. He performs well academically and tends to avoid conflicts. Seo Yeon is also a regular female student at the same high school, having previously attended the same middle school as Min Jae. Two years prior, her parents went through a divorce, and since that time, she has resided with her mother.

Recommendation: Fates & Furies similar to When My Love Blooms
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Fates & Furies(운명과 분노)

2018South Korea
Business IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceConspiracyDifficult AdulthoodEvil In-LawEvil Step-ParentPartners' RelationshipRevengeSismance

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Despite Goo Hae Ra's intelligence and beauty, she finds herself in a dire predicament due to her family's troubles. Her elder sister has tried to take her own life, and her father has died. The only means for her to break free from her circumstances is through financial resources. She turns to Tae In Joon for help. He is the younger son of a shoe manufacturer. Tae In Joon develops feelings for Goo Hae Ra.

Recommendation: Love in Shanghai similar to When My Love Blooms
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Love in Shanghai(两个人的世界)

2021China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadClassmates' RelationshipDifficult AdulthoodMarried Female LeadMarried LifeMarried Male LeadSchool SettingYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows two college friends who ventured to Shanghai to chase their aspirations away from home. Sharing a rented space, Dong Yang and Li Wen Jia gradually develop a close bond. Eventually, they confess their love and choose to tie the knot. They encountered various obstacles in their professional lives, such as being falsely accused at work, and encountered numerous challenges as they worked towards building a future together. (DramaWiki, ChineseDrama.info) Based on the book "Shanghai Dream" by Zhou Yi Fei.

Recommendation: The Science of Falling in Love similar to When My Love Blooms
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The Science of Falling in Love(理科生坠入情网)

2023China
DramaFemale Chases Male FirstFlashback To PastRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadChildhood ConnectionComedyControlling ParentDifficult ChildhoodExperimentGenius Male LeadGlobophobiaYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Female Chases Male First, Flashback To Past, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

A pair of inexperienced science students attempted to use scientific techniques to demonstrate the reality of love, but unexpectedly discovered a connection between them during the process. Despite their disagreements and struggles, they ultimately found love and provided mutual support. This story serves as a reminder that even the most intelligent scientific minds can struggle in matters of love.

Recommendation: Wind Direction similar to When My Love Blooms
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Wind Direction(迎风的青春)

2024China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead1990sAdventureComing Of AgeFamilyFriendshipSchool SettingTown SettingYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Cheng Miao Miao, 17, and her brother Cheng Ya Ya, 16, were both born in the primary oil production facility of Linqi Oilfield. Their family has worked in the oilfield for three generations. Their father, Cheng Peng Fei, works as an ear, nose, and throat specialist, while their mother, Jia Dai Yu, is in charge of team logistics. The family relocated from the northwest to the coastal base of Heping Town in the late 1990s. Miao Miao, eager to explore the world beyond, convinced her childhood sweetheart Li Si and best friend Hu Qiu Min to join her on a summer adventure to "welcome Hong Kong back to the motherland," but the plan fell through. Meanwhile, Ya Ya ventured into the back mountains for an archaeological expedition, where he was nearly mistaken for a grave robber. Their mother, Jia Dai Yu, fretted constantly as the siblings navigated the tumultuous waters of high school life. Miao Miao found herself embroiled in a friendship dilemma with Li Si, while Ya Ya encountered Yuan Shan Qing, a new transfer student in his class who happened to be the daughter of a wanted criminal. Ya Ya bravely defended Shan Qing against the hostility from their classmates. Through these challenges, the siblings experienced significant personal growth and maturation.

Recommendation: Secret Love Affair similar to When My Love Blooms
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Secret Love Affair(밀회)

2014South Korea
Business IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRomanceStudent Male LeadBetrayed By A Significant OtherInfidelityMusicOlder Woman-Younger ManPoor Male LeadRich Woman-Poor ManSchool SettingStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Romance, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Sun Jae, a twenty-year-old piano virtuoso who earns a living as a delivery worker due to his modest upbringing, unexpectedly discovers a concert hall one day. While playing the piano there, he attracts the interest of Hye Won, a prestigious art director who is married to a piano professor. Acknowledging his innate ability, she arranges for him to receive instruction from her husband, aiming to nurture him into a rising musical star. Having grown up in poverty and lacking formal training, Sun Jae is deeply moved by Hye Won's encouragement, which becomes a crucial support for him. As their relationship evolves, he reveals his feelings for her. Hye Won, captivated by his charm and enthusiasm, struggles with her emotions, caught between safeguarding her established career and exploring this passionate romance.

Recommendation: Boku no Ita Jikan similar to When My Love Blooms
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Boku no Ita Jikan(僕のいた時間)

2014Japan
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipLifeMelodramaRomanceDisabilityIllnessMother-Daughter RelationshipNeurological DisorderNice Male LeadSmart Male LeadTearjerkerTerminal Illness

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Sawada Takuto, a typical college student, discovers he has been diagnosed with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's disease) and has limited time left. Rather than succumbing to sadness, Takuto chooses to embrace life to the fullest.

Recommendation: When You Love Yourself similar to When My Love Blooms
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When You Love Yourself(통통한연애)

2018South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadBeauty StandardsChildhood Friends RelationshipComedyIndependent Female LeadSchool SettingSchool ViolenceShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting Character

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Is it possible for me to find happiness by conforming to someone else's expectations? How can I embrace and appreciate myself just as I am?

Recommendation: 35-sai no Shojo similar to When My Love Blooms
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35-sai no Shojo(35歳の少女)

2020Japan
DramaFemale Chases Male FirstFirst LoveFlashback To PastLifeRomanceBroken FamilyComaFamily RelationshipHealingMeet AgainMother-Daughter RelationshipMysteryNaive Female Lead

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Female Chases Male First, First Love, Flashback To Past, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 1995, Imamura Nozomi, a 10-year-old girl, falls into a coma after a sudden accident. Twenty-five years later, in 2020, she wakes up to find herself 35 years old but still behaving like a child. Despite the changes in the world around her, she remains optimistic about her future. Yuto, who was Nozomi's classmate in elementary school and her first crush, had briefly worked as a teacher before leaving due to a troubling incident. He had a habit of criticizing others to mask his insecurities, but upon reuniting with Nozomi, he begins to reflect on his behavior.

Recommendation: Ciguatera similar to When My Love Blooms
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Ciguatera(シガテラ)

2023Japan
DramaFirst LoveLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolSchool BullyingSchool SettingSecret CrushTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, First Love, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

The plot of Ciguatera revolves around Ogino, a high school student who faces bullying alongside his friend Takai. Their shared interest in motorcycles becomes a source of hope and excitement in their otherwise dreary lives. As they secretly learn to ride at a driving school, Ogino's life takes a dramatic turn. The manga explores the lives of various characters as they navigate high school and adulthood, depicting their challenges, successes, aspirations, relationships, and experiences of love and loss. (MyAnimeList)

Recommendation: Memory similar to When My Love Blooms
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Memory(기억)

2016South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipLifeMother-Son RelationshipRomanceAbsent ParentAlzheimer's DiseaseBromanceEmotionally Strong Male LeadLawLaw Firm SettingTeamworkViolence Against Children

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Life, Mother-Son Relationship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Park Tae Suk is an attorney who discovers he has Alzheimer's disease and risks everything to take on one final case. The drama illustrates his determined struggle to safeguard the invaluable aspects of life and familial love, even as his memories begin to deteriorate.

Recommendation: My First First Love Season 2 similar to When My Love Blooms
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My First First Love Season 2(첫사랑은 처음이라서 2)

2019South Korea
Emotionally Strong Female LeadFirst LoveLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadBromanceCohabitationComedyComing Of AgeEccentric Male LeadEmotionally Strong Male LeadFriends To LoversYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Emotionally Strong Female Lead, First Love, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

This is a coming-of-age story centered around love, friendships, and aspirations of five college students

Recommendation: Forget You Remember Love similar to When My Love Blooms
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Forget You Remember Love(忘记你,记得爱情)

2020China
Business IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFirst LoveLifeRomanceAmnesiaCold Man-Warm WomanComedyControlling ParentDrowningHardworking Female LeadPersonality ChangeRich Male Lead

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, First Love, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a tale of an average girl saving a troubled CEO with amnesia, a whimsical fairy tale unfolds. Shan Jun Hao is the tough CEO of Senwell known for his relentless pursuit of goals. His initial encounter with Ye Qian Yu, who treasures the Guanmei Inn he ordered to close, is far from pleasant. However, when Shan Jun Hao loses his memories in an accident, Ye Qian Yu shelters him and creates a new identity. Despite knowing he will eventually depart, their bond strengthens as they spend time together.

Recommendation: The Memory about You similar to When My Love Blooms
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The Memory about You(半暖时光)

2021China
DramaFlashback To PastLifeMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceCity SettingCollege To Working LifeDeath Of A FatherDisapproving ParentFamily RelationshipHatredLove TriangleSecret

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Life, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Yan Xiao Chen grew up in a happy family but faced a major change in her final year of high school. To cover her school fees, she takes on a part-time job at a bar where she meets Cheng Jin Yuan, a wealthy man. This makes her boyfriend, Shen Hou, feel jealous. After graduating from university, Xiao Chen and Shen Hou face challenges in their careers but eventually find success and decide to marry. However, Xiao Chen discovers that Shen Hou's mother was responsible for her father's death. She calls off the wedding and escapes to America, where she encounters difficulties and turns to Cheng Jin Yuan for help. During her struggles, Jin Yuan supports her, and she begins to rely on him. Shen Hou reappears in Xiao Chen's life, bringing Jin Yuan's hidden secrets to light. Through these events, Xiao Chen learns what truly matters to her and decides to forgive instead of holding onto hatred. She follows her heart and makes a final choice in her relationships.

Recommendation: Moon River similar to When My Love Blooms
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Moon River(明若曉溪)

2015Taiwan
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadActionNovel AdaptationAge GapBromanceCheerful Female LeadComedyMartial ArtsUniversity

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Rich Man-Poor Woman, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

On the day Ming Xiao Xi started at her new school, she found herself in a confrontation with the school's most well-liked yet conceited, handsome boys. Quickly, she became the target of their scorn. However, this fearless martial artist is not easily defeated and can withstand any challenges that come her way.

Recommendation: My Story for You similar to When My Love Blooms
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My Story for You(为了你,我愿意热爱整个世界)

2018China
Business IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFirst LoveLifeRomanceNovel AdaptationBromanceComedyFamily RelationshipPoor Male LeadPregnancySecondary CoupleSlow Burn Romance

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, First Love, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In 1998, Zhang Chang Gong experienced his first taste of success working as a developer in an IT company. Around the same time, he met and fell in love with Li Mu Zi, a university student known for her kindness and intelligence. However, the IT industry soon faced a financial downturn, leading to Chang Gong losing his job. With the support of his loved ones, Chang Gong tackled the challenges head-on and eventually rose to become a best-selling author. In order to win Mu Zi's heart, he wrote 137 love letters in a year, totaling over 1 million Chinese characters. Additionally, to protect her, he authored 16 novels containing more than 40 million words, making a significant impact in the realm of internet literature. This enduring love story has been unfolding over the course of 16 years between Tang Jian Shao and his beloved wife.

Recommendation: My Sunshine similar to When My Love Blooms
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My Sunshine(何以笙箫默)

2015China
DramaFlashback To PastLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadNovel AdaptationAge GapCold Man-Warm WomanLovers SeparatedMisunderstandingSchool SettingSecond Chance RomanceYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Zhao Mo Sheng, a bright and lively college student, falls in love with He Yi Chen, a brilliant student studying law. Their relationship blossoms, but suddenly Yi Chen ends things without explanation, leaving Zhao devastated. Following her father's orders, she moves abroad and remains in the dark about the breakup. After seven years, Zhao returns home and unexpectedly runs into Yi Chen in a bustling supermarket. As they reconnect, long-buried secrets about their past resurface. Can these former flames reignite their love?

Recommendation: Hit the Top similar to When My Love Blooms
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Hit the Top(최고의 한방)

2017South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFather-Son RelationshipFlashback To PastLifeRomanceComedyEccentric Male LeadHardworking Female LeadHidden IdentityLove TriangleLove Hate RelationshipSongwriter Male LeadTime Travel

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Father-Son Relationship, Flashback To Past, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Lee Ji Hoon and Choi Woo Seung are childhood pals who are also studying for the civil service exam, even though Ji Hoon harbors an undisclosed aspiration to become a singer and songwriter. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they encounter Yoo Hyun Jae, a famous yet troubled member of a popular idol group from the '90s who has inadvertently traveled through time from 1993 to 2017. This marks the beginning of a tale filled with passion, romance, and camaraderie among young adults navigating the entertainment world.

Recommendation: Dear.M similar to When My Love Blooms
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Dear.M(디어엠)

2022South Korea
DramaFirst LoveLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadCheerful Male LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipDormitory SettingLong Time FriendsMultiple MainsRoommates' RelationshipSchool SettingYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, First Love, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

At Seoyeon University, the atmosphere on campus becomes tumultuous after an unidentified individual named M makes a mysterious post that sparks interest. Ma Joo Ah, a sophomore, joins forces with her close friend Cha Min Ho, as well as Seo Ji Min and Park Ha Neul, in an attempt to unravel the enigma. As they delve deeper into the investigation, their friendships become more intricate, complicated by feelings and potential love interests. Will they be able to uncover the true identity of M , or will the secret remain undisclosed?

Recommendation: The Old Dreams similar to When My Love Blooms
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The Old Dreams(光阴里的故事)

2022China
Business IndustryDramaLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadChildhood Friends RelationshipEntrepreneur Male LeadSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

The story follows a close-knit group of individuals born in the early 1990s as they navigate their careers in the automotive industry. Chen Yi Duo had a chance encounter with a boy named Bi Lai Fu at the age of nine, leading to a competitive friendship both at home and in school. Lai Fu forms strong bonds with a group of friends known for their playful and mischievous ways, causing concern among the adults. As they approach their high school exams, each member of the group embarks on their own path, facing challenges in work, love, and life. The year 1998 brings significant changes in the automotive industry, with a decline in traditional bicycle sales. To preserve their shared memories, Lai Fu decides to rent a workshop and collaborate with his friends to revitalize the business by introducing innovative ideas. Together, they breathe new life into the outdated bicycles, making them a popular trend once again.

Recommendation: Romance of Our Parents similar to When My Love Blooms
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Romance of Our Parents(父母爱情)

2014China
DramaFlashback To PastLifeRomanceHistorical

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Flashback To Past, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

In a naval military district located in Qingdao, the head of the Naval Artillery School, Cong, and his wife, Yang Tao, organized a social event for the officers to help them find suitable partners. Their main goal was to assist the senior officers in addressing their personal marriage concerns. One of the officers, Jiang De Fu, was highly respected by Principal Cong. Upon the recommendation of the couple, Jiang De Fu met a young and attractive woman named An Jie at the event, and they developed a strong affection for each other. Despite Jiang De Fu appearing older than his age, An Jie was not bothered by it at all. Due to An Jie's modest family background, Jiang De Fu provided continuous support to her and her family. Over time, An Jie realized that Jiang De Fu, despite his rugged appearance, was actually a charming and clever individual.

Recommendation: City and Country Life similar to When My Love Blooms
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City and Country Life(满仓进城)

2014China
DramaFather-Son RelationshipLifeRomanceMean In-Law

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Father-Son Relationship, Life, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

An educated young woman named Jingmei from the provincial capital found herself pregnant out of wedlock after joining the queue in Dalishu Village, located in northern Shaanxi. Feeling overwhelmed, she attempted to take her own life by jumping into the river, but was rescued by a man named Mancang. The father of her child, Qiu Jianming, was nowhere to be found. Despite facing difficulties, Mancang stepped up and decided to marry Jingmei, taking on the responsibility of caring for her mother and child. In order to fulfill Jingmei's dream of attending university, Mancang chose to live in the countryside with his own children, even though they were not related. CN Drama Channel

Recommendation: Honey and Clover (2008) similar to When My Love Blooms
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Honey and Clover (2008)(蜂蜜幸運草)

2008Taiwan
DramaRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadAdapted From A Manga

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

An adaptation of a popular comic book, this drama follows the lives of 5 passionate young adults studying at the University of the Arts as they navigate love, friendship, and the uncertainties of the future. Zhen Shan, a fifth-year architecture student known for his gentle nature, harbors feelings for Li Hua, the owner of an architectural firm. Unbeknownst to him, his best friend Ya Gong also has feelings for him. Their love triangle takes a complicated turn when the charming Ye Feng enters the picture, causing Ya Gong to realize her true feelings. Meanwhile, Zhu Ben, a sincere and straightforward architecture student, falls in love with Xiao Yu, a Fine Arts freshman and the niece of their teacher Xiu Shi. However, Zhu Ben's seventh-year senior Chang Lin Tian also develops feelings for Xiao Yu. As they navigate the complexities of love and friendship, including challenges such as creating art, graduating, and finding jobs, they learn valuable lessons about life and themselves. Ultimately, they must each find their own path to happiness and fulfillment in love.

Recommendation: Love Again (2012) similar to When My Love Blooms
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Love Again (2012)(러브 어게인)

2012South Korea
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds as men and women in their 40s reunite after three decades, thanks to an event organized by a former classmate. While they keep their current lives concealed, they relish the gathering and subsequently return to their daily routines. However, two of the attendees start meeting regularly, reigniting past passions and leading to a perilous romantic entanglement. The story intricately explores the tensions within families and the weight of everyday life, yet as they unravel the enigma, the bonds of friendship and affection among them withstand numerous challenges and reconciliations. This tale captures the loneliness and struggles of middle age in contemporary existence, which imposes the obligations of parenthood and partnership upon them, offering a chance to reflect on the lives they inadvertently left behind long ago.

Recommendation: April Kiss similar to When My Love Blooms
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April Kiss(4월 키스)

2004South Korea
DramaFirst LoveMelodramaRomanceLove Triangle

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, First Love, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

Chae Won is an enchanting woman with a remarkable talent for the arts. She specialized in sculpture during her college years and now imparts her knowledge at her own art academy. One of her most treasured possessions is a pair of paddy birds that were a gift from her boyfriend during middle school. Whenever Chae Won gazes at the birds, she is reminded of her youthful romance. However, she struggles to determine whether her emotions for Jeong Woo, her current boyfriend from a middle-class background, stem from genuine affection or merely nostalgia. What is certain, though, is that she is presently involved with a man named Kang Jae Sup. Yet, when Jeong Woo unexpectedly reappears, both men find themselves caught in a complex love triangle.

Recommendation: Fry Me to the Moon similar to When My Love Blooms
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Fry Me to the Moon(今天的她们)

2024China
Business IndustryDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifeRomanceEntrepreneur Female LeadFoodFriendshipTeamworkWeb Series

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Life, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

Three women, brought together by unexpected circumstances, unite to confront life's obstacles in a non-traditional manner. Their unwavering determination towards love and pursuit of dreams drives them forward. Lu Zhen Zhen, a career-driven individual, makes a bold decision to prioritize love over everything else by returning to Chengdu. Gu Man Ting, who entered into marriage at a young age, yearns for freedom from her marital ties and invites Zhen Zhen to join her in the business venture, "Chuanbailou." The entrance of Liang Qing Ran, a catering entrepreneur, shakes up their lives, leading to a crisis at "Chuanbailou" that forces the three women to truly understand each other. As they navigate through challenges in love, career, and aspirations in the bustling city of Chengdu, what choices will they ultimately make?

Recommendation: The Next Station is Marriage similar to When My Love Blooms
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The Next Station is Marriage(下一站婚姻)

2015China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamily RelationshipLove Triangle

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

In 2009, Deng Cao Cao faces the kidnapping of her three-year-old son, leading to her husband Guan Hao blaming her for negligence and the subsequent decision to divorce. Despite the passage of five years, she continues to struggle as a single parent while on a relentless quest to locate her missing child. Along the way, she crosses paths with Gong Jian, a former military serviceman turned entrepreneur, who aids her in the search for her son and forms a deep bond with both mother and child. As Cao Cao and Gong Jian grow closer, complications arise with the return of Guan Hao and the interference of Gong Jian's mother. The question remains whether a new marriage is on the horizon or if familial and friendship bonds will be irreparably damaged.

Recommendation: The Love of Happiness similar to When My Love Blooms
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The Love of Happiness(因为爱情有幸福)

2016China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative centers around Lu Xiao Nan (played by Tina Tang), an independent woman who harbors a fear of marriage due to the complexities involved in merging two lives and families. However, she meets Kevin (portrayed by William Chan), a university professor who is unfettered by familial ties and possesses a warm and adaptable nature. Despite her initial reservations, Xiao Nan marries Kevin and supports him in his quest to reconnect with his estranged family. As they navigate the challenges of blending into his family, Xiao Nan finds solace and purpose with the help of her supportive husband. Meanwhile, Kevin unravels the mysteries surrounding his childhood amnesia. The series is available in two versions: 66 episodes lasting 35-55 minutes each for TV viewing, or 70 episodes of 45 minutes each for DVD watching.

Recommendation: Dear Them similar to When My Love Blooms
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Dear Them(亲爱的她们)

2017China
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceFamilyFriendship

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The narrative follows the journey of two elderly friends who find solace in each other as they navigate the challenges of letting go of earthly concerns. Through the eyes of Gu Jia Yi, we gain insight into the lives and hardships faced by her mother and her mother's companions.

Recommendation: Zoku. Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi similar to When My Love Blooms
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Zoku. Saigo kara Nibanme no Koi(続・最後から二番目の恋)

2014Japan
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifeRomanceFriendshipSismance

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Life, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yoshino Chiaki, a television drama producer, remains unmarried at the age of 48. Meanwhile, Nagakura Wahei, a staff member at Kamakura City's Tourist Promotion Department, is 52 years old. Despite their combined age totaling 100, the two continue to engage in playful arguments every time they cross paths. This is a tale of mature individuals experiencing a youthful romance, focusing on the relationship between Chiaki and Wahei.

Recommendation: Sun After the Rain similar to When My Love Blooms
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Sun After the Rain(雨後驕陽)

2014Taiwan
Business IndustryDramaMelodramaRomanceHistoricalLove Triangle

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Business Industry, Drama, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

A shoe manufacturer in Taiwan will be caught in a dramatic feud within the industry due to the affection of Mu Dan, a young woman who sells vegetables at the local market. The company's master shoemaker, Huang Zheng Yi, has two apprentices - his son Huang Rong Can and an adopted son Liu Mu Cheng, whom he treats equally. However, when both brothers fall in love with Mu Dan, their relationship shatters and has long-lasting effects on the industry. The show originally aired with 80 episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. It was later rebroadcast with 40 episodes, each lasting 90 minutes.

Recommendation: Still Loving You similar to When My Love Blooms
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Still Loving You(빛나라 은수)

2016South Korea
DramaMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceFamily RelationshipOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

The story revolves around Oh Eun Soo and Kim Bit Na, a former teacher and her student, who reunite years later after marrying siblings Yoon Soo Ho and Yoon Soo Hyun. Their families blend even further when their parents remarry, making them stepsisters.

Recommendation: Two Mothers (2014) similar to When My Love Blooms
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Two Mothers (2014)(뻐꾸기 둥지)

2014South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaMother-Son RelationshipRomanceDomestic ViolenceFake PregnancyFamilyPregnancyRevengeSurrogacyWeak Male Lead

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Mother-Son Relationship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Hwa Yeong is convinced that her brother's former girlfriend, Yeon Hee, is responsible for his demise. Following Yeon Hee's diagnosis of uterine cancer, which highlights her troubled marriage, Hwa Yeong offers to be a surrogate for her, all while secretly plotting her revenge. After conceiving and giving birth, Hwa Yeong allows Yeon Hee to raise the child, only to later attempt to reclaim the child, leading to Yeon Hee's downfall. In response, Yeon Hee fights desperately to regain custody of her child, while her husband laments his decision to let her go.

Recommendation: You Are My Sisters similar to When My Love Blooms
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You Are My Sisters(你是我的姐妹)

2015China
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceBirth SecretFamilyFraternal Twin Female LeadHardworking Female LeadRude Male LeadSeparated FamilySisters' Relationship

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

An Jing and An Ning are identical twins who were separated during their parents' divorce when they were young. Their father, who favored sons, remarried and had another daughter named An Le. An Jing, the calm sister, stayed with their father while An Ning, the assertive sister, went with their mother. An Le was abducted at the age of 10. Each sister lived in distinct circumstances and encountered their own challenges. What awaits them when they are finally reunited?

Recommendation: Love Family similar to When My Love Blooms
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Love Family(有愛一家人)

2013Taiwan
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadLifeRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceBromanceFamilyFriendshipMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRich Male LeadSisters' Relationship

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Life, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

This is a tale of a household called 'Joyful Residence' where the owner's three daughters reside. Wan Sheng Ren's mother has a requirement that he must be wed before turning 30, prompting her to arrange potential matches for him. However, Wan Sheng Ren cannot forget the young girl he encountered in his youth - an angelic figure who filled him with warmth. The only memento he has from that encounter is a handkerchief. By chance, he spots a news segment about a place called 'Joyful Residence', whose logo matches the one on his handkerchief. Intrigued, he applies for a position at the 'Joyful Residence', where he meets the three sisters, including You Ai.

Recommendation: Mama similar to When My Love Blooms
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Mama(마마)

2014South Korea
DramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMelodramaMother-Son RelationshipRomanceAge GapAge GapFamily RelationshipHot-tempered Female LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManReturn To HometownSingle MotherTerminal Illness

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Emotionally Strong Female Lead, Melodrama, Mother-Son Relationship, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

A single mother, who has dedicated her life to pursuing wealth and recognition, suddenly learns that her time is limited. Throughout her life, she has overlooked her only son, and now she yearns to dedicate her remaining days to helping him find his family. Her goal is to reunite her son with his biological father, ensuring he grows up in a nurturing and stable environment, even though the father is already in a committed relationship with another woman. Mama is a poignant narrative that unfolds over six months, showcasing a mother’s love and sacrifices as told from the perspective of a mother facing terminal illness. (MBC)

Recommendation: The Academy similar to When My Love Blooms
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The Academy(學警雄心)

2005Hong Kong
DramaMother-Son RelationshipStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadPolice AcademySecondary CoupleStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Mother-Son Relationship, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 24% similarity match.

The show chronicles the experiences of a batch of fresh recruits at the Hong Kong Police training school. Over the course of 27 weeks, they undergo rigorous training, gaining maturity and personal growth. The bond between the students and instructors deepens as they progress through their lessons.

Recommendation: Muse no Kagami similar to When My Love Blooms
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Muse no Kagami(ミューズの鏡)

2012Japan
DramaLifeMelodramaRomanceMusicSchool SettingShort Length Series

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In the story "Muse no Kagami," Rino Sashihara portrays a regular girl from a rural area without any remarkable attributes. Her life changes when she meets Okita Ryu, a once-popular actor, who recognizes her talent for quickly memorizing lines and her hidden acting skills. Impressed by her abilities, he guides her towards pursuing a career in acting.

Recommendation: Love Is All Around (2004) similar to When My Love Blooms
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Love Is All Around (2004)(사랑을 할꺼야)

2004South Korea
DramaFirst LoveLifeRomanceFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, First Love, Life, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

Everyone experiences their first love, and often, it doesn't conclude on a joyful note. Jin Bo Ra is not exempt from this reality, facing both her first love and a daunting predicament. The man she adores deeply is revealed to be the son of her mother's partner. She never anticipated that her affection would fade away so quickly. Moreover, she failed to fully communicate her feelings. She learned the hard way that if you miss that chance and that moment, love can evaporate like ice cream in the sun.

Recommendation: The Way We Were similar to When My Love Blooms
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The Way We Were(归去来)

2018China
DramaLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadCorruptionExchange Student Female LeadFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male Lead

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

Xiao Qing, a foreign student in the United States, comes from a family with a strong sense of justice. Her father, a respected prosecutor, is known for his integrity. Similarly, Xiao Qing upholds these values in her own life. Shu Che, another student in her class, has a different background. While Xiao Qing's father is known for his honesty, Shu Che's father, a government official, has been involved in questionable activities. Despite benefiting from his father's connections, Shu Che strives to distance himself from his father's actions. When Xiao Qing and Shu Che develop feelings for each other, their relationship is put to the test when their fathers become involved in a legal dispute. As they navigate the conflict between their love and their family duties, Xiao Qing and Shu Che come to the realization that their relationship will never be the same.

Recommendation: High School Romance similar to When My Love Blooms
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High School Romance(학생연애)

2019South Korea
DramaMelodramaRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadHigh SchoolLove TriangleMiniseriesSchool SettingShort Length SeriesStudent Supporting CharacterWeb SeriesYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Melodrama, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

A youth drama that illustrates the love triangle involving Seo Yeong, Jong Jin, and Ha Mi

Recommendation: We Are Young (2019) similar to When My Love Blooms
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We Are Young (2019)(未经安排的青春)

2019China
DramaLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadComedySchool SettingSmart Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterUniversityYoung Adult Female LeadYoung Adult Male LeadYouth

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

This narrative follows the journey of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 as they navigate through life. It explores their pursuit of dreams amidst facing harsh realities, building new relationships while letting go of old ones, and navigating the complexities of love.

Recommendation: Smile similar to When My Love Blooms
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Smile(スマイル)

2009Japan
Female Chases Male FirstFlashback To PastLifeMelodramaRomanceDiscriminationMultiracial Male LeadPast LifePrejudiceRacismSocial CommentaryWrongful ImprisonmentWrongfully Accused

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Female Chases Male First, Flashback To Past, Life, Melodrama, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Vito Hayakawa, a jovial individual with a Filipino father and Japanese mother, is employed at Machimura Foods and also holds a part-time position as he pursues his aspirations

Recommendation: Growing Pain Season 2 similar to When My Love Blooms
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Growing Pain Season 2(少年派 第二季‎)

2022China
DramaLifeRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadCollege To Working LifeComedyComing Of AgeFriends To LoversFriendshipMultiple MainsSmart Male LeadStudent Supporting Character

Like When My Love Blooms, this drama also features Drama, Life, Romance, Student Female Lead, and Student Male Lead themes with a 23% similarity match.

The upcoming sequel will focus on the college experiences of Lin Miao Miao and Qiao San Yi. Lin Miao Miao grapples with important decisions regarding internships, postgraduate studies, or studying abroad, guided by her mother's advice. This drama will delve into the challenges and choices that modern college students face, while also exploring themes of family, personal growth, and education.