White Lies (2008) - Asian drama recommendation
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White Lies (2008)(하얀 거짓말)

2008South Korea
Arranged MarriageAutismBrothers' RelationshipDisabilityFamilyInfidelityMother-Son RelationshipNeurodevelopmental DisorderPoor Female LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceSoap Opera

Seo Eun Young and Kang Jung Woo are a joyful couple engaged to be married. However, when Eun Young found out she was pregnant, Jung Woo left her to wed Na Kyung, a wealthy woman. The newlyweds then moved abroad for five years to continue their studies. During this time, Eun Young is employed as a nurse at a hospital. One of her patients, Kang Hyung Woo, develops an obsession with her. Hyung Woo's mother, Madam Shin, who owns a department store, desires for Eun Young to become her daughter-in-law.

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Recommendation: My Prince similar to White Lies (2008)
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My Prince(莱卡青蛙王子)

2007China
Brothers' RelationshipDisabilityFamilyRomanceComedyMultiple Mains

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Brothers' Relationship, Disability, Family, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The drama "My Prince" follows the lives of an average family consisting of a money-loving mother and her four attractive sons. Li Xiu Yun dreams of her sons marrying wealthy women and spends her days gambling and gossiping with neighbors while her sons manage the household and their small flower shop. The eldest son, Zhi Kai, works as a team leader at a company and is dedicated to his job and family. The second son, Zhi Wen, is a successful but unknown model who enjoys socializing at bars and clubs, often leaving his older brother to cover his expenses. Zhi Chen, the third son, works as a bartender at a wine bar and is a man of few words. The youngest son, Zhi Xiao, is cheerful and helps his mother with the flower shop and household chores, despite being deaf and mute due to a high fever in his childhood. Despite his challenges, Zhi Xiao remains happy, loved by everyone, and protected by his brothers.

Recommendation: Hikari to Tomo ni... ~ Jiheishou-ji wo Kakaete ~ similar to White Lies (2008)
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Hikari to Tomo ni... ~ Jiheishou-ji wo Kakaete ~(光とともに... 〜自閉症児を抱〜)

2004Japan
AutismDisabilityFamilyNeurodevelopmental DisorderAdapted From A MangaLife

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Autism, Disability, Family, and Neurodevelopmental Disorder themes with a 29% similarity match.

Sachiko and Masato Azuma, who had been married for four years, were overjoyed by the arrival of their long-awaited first child, a baby boy they named "Hikaru," which means light in Japanese. The birth of their son was expected to bring immense happiness to the Azuma family. However, Sachiko soon noticed something different about Hikaru. This touching story revolves around family dynamics, particularly the challenges faced by Hikaru's mother as she navigates the complexities of raising her autistic son. With the support of a special teacher named Rio-sensei at Hikaru's school, she learns to embrace her son's autism and adopt a positive outlook on their family life. This narrative is sure to resonate with mothers of young children, those who have raised children, and women who aspire to become mothers in the future. (NTV)

Recommendation: Enchanting Neighbor similar to White Lies (2008)
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Enchanting Neighbor(황홀한 이웃)

2015South Korea
FamilyInfidelityRomanceSoap OperaMarried Female LeadMelodramaRevenge

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Infidelity, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 27% similarity match.

Gong Soo Rae has loved her husband, Seo Bong Gook, since their teenage years. However, she discovers that he is involved in an affair with Choi Yi Kyung. At the same time, Park Chan Woo portrays a man who stands by her side.

Recommendation: Just Spoil You similar to White Lies (2008)
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Just Spoil You(偏偏宠爱)

2023China
DisabilityFamilyMother-Son RelationshipRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceWeb Novel AdaptationEx-couple RelationshipFather-Son RelationshipSecret ChildShort Length SeriesSingle MotherWeb Series

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Disability, Family, Mother-Son Relationship, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 26% similarity match.

The story revolves around Zhong Ling, a talented artist who left the city six years ago after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend Han Donglai. She returns to the city to seek treatment for her son Kele's congenital diabetes. Kele, mistaking a man resembling Han Donglai as his father, reunites with him in a series of events. As their intertwined destinies unfold, they navigate through Kele's health condition and origins. Meanwhile, Zhong Ling's absence has turned her friend Chu Mo into a famous superstar, and Han Donglai's proposal to adapt her manga into a film triggers jealousy and secret investigations. Additionally, Zhong Ling's return sparks madness in Lin Xiaxi, who harbors deep feelings for Han Donglai, leading to acts of revenge. The story delves into the mystery of Kele's biological father and the potential for a rekindled romance between the former lovers.

Recommendation: Mother and Lover similar to White Lies (2008)
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Mother and Lover(マザー&ラヴァー)

2004Japan
FamilyMother-Son RelationshipRomance

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Mother-Son Relationship, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Shingo Okazaki, a 28-year-old man, openly expresses his deep love for his mother without any shame. Hitomi Sugiura, a 31-year-old woman, is attracted to him because of his strong bond with his mother. However, she is growing frustrated as she feels like she always comes second to his mother. This is causing her to reconsider the idea of marrying Shingo.

Recommendation: Hatsukoi, Zarari similar to White Lies (2008)
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Hatsukoi, Zarari(初恋、ざらり)

2023Japan
AutismDisabilityNeurodevelopmental DisorderRomanceAdapted From A MangaDisabled Female LeadDramaIntellectual Disability

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Autism, Disability, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ueto Arisa, who has a mild intellectual disability and autism, struggles to connect with others due to her hidden disabilities. Her difficulties at work often lead to dismissal, contributing to her feelings of inferiority. Seeking validation, she tends to seek intimacy with men who show interest in her. Despite her challenges, she admires those who lead ordinary lives. When she meets Okamura Ryuji, a fellow part-time worker, at her new job, she falls in love with him. His kindness gradually brings about a positive change in her.

Recommendation: I'm a Mother, Too similar to White Lies (2008)
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I'm a Mother, Too(나도 엄마야)

2018South Korea
FamilyInfidelityMother-Son RelationshipRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipBusinessMelodramaMother-Daughter RelationshipMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadPregnancySurrogacy

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Infidelity, Mother-Son Relationship, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Ji-Young possesses a cheerful disposition. In light of challenging circumstances, she decides to become a surrogate mother. Her optimistic nature helps her navigate through difficulties as she strives to find joy.

Recommendation: My Daughter the Flower similar to White Lies (2008)
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My Daughter the Flower(내 딸 꽃님이)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap Opera

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 25% similarity match.

Yang Kkot-Nim works as a therapist at a rehabilitation hospital. She is optimistic and courageous, yet deeply sensitive beneath the surface. Following her father's death, Kkot-Nim navigates life alongside her stepmother, Jang Soon-Ae, who has consistently shown kindness towards her stepdaughter, Kkot-Nim.

Recommendation: Temptation of Wife similar to White Lies (2008)
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Temptation of Wife(아내의 유혹)

2008South Korea
DisabilityInfidelityNeurodevelopmental DisorderRomanceSoap OperaDeathDramaFamily RelationshipIllnessMelodramaMiscarriageSexual ViolenceTerminal Illness

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Disability, Infidelity, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 25% similarity match.

Aspiring to study in France, Goo Eun, who studied make-up at her university, becomes a victim one night after a drinking spree

Recommendation: Fiancee similar to White Lies (2008)
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Fiancee(未婚妻)

2013China
FamilyInfidelityRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceNovel AdaptationDramaMelodramaUnrequited Love

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Infidelity, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 25% similarity match.

Lan Xiao Yi made the decision to leave her job in Nanjing and move to Shanghai with her boyfriend Tian Fei. Although she faces challenges with her low-paying job in Shanghai, Xiao Yi finds happiness in being with Tian Fei. However, Tian Fei's coworker Xiao Lu, a recent college graduate, develops feelings for him and is determined to win him over. In a complicated turn of events, Xiao Lu pretends to be pregnant in an attempt to pressure Tian Fei into marrying her. Tian Fei promises Xiao Yi that he will resolve the situation and return in 2 years. Despite learning about the pregnancy, Xiao Yi trusts Tian Fei and waits for him. After waiting for six months, Xiao Yi decides to re-enter the workforce as she grows tired of waiting for Tian Fei. Extracted from the novel "Fulfill Your Own Blue Sky."

Recommendation: A Xi similar to White Lies (2008)
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A Xi(阿喜)

2010China
DisabilityFamilyNeurodevelopmental DisorderRomanceChild AbandonmentDisabled Male LeadDramaIntellectual DisabilityMultiple Mains

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Disability, Family, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

In his early twenties, A Xi has an IQ equivalent to that of a nine-year-old. His mother, A Ping, kept hidden the truth that his biological father had left them, and she worked tirelessly to support him. One day, A Xi ventures off to a unfamiliar town by himself, prompting his mother to search frantically for him.

Recommendation: Inborn Pair similar to White Lies (2008)
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Inborn Pair(真愛找麻煩)

2011Taiwan
Arranged MarriageFamilyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceComedyDramaMarriage Of ConvenienceMultiple CouplesRich Male Lead

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Arranged Marriage, Family, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

"Inborn Pair" follows the story of Ke Wei Xiang, a resort president who is searching for his true love. His grandmother had arranged for him to marry the granddaughter of a man who saved her life, and she has been eagerly waiting for this promise to be fulfilled. Wei Xiang is a kind and considerate man who cannot bear to disappoint his grandmother. The female lead, Song Yi Jie, is a legal assistant who is working towards becoming a lawyer. She is a strong advocate for justice and is focused on her career rather than romance. The first episode shows Yi Jie and Wei Xiang meeting in a funny situation, where she pretends to be involved with a man in order to help his wife gather evidence for a divorce. Their encounter is mistaken by both as something else, with Wei Xiang thinking Yi Jie is a homewrecker and Yi Jie believing Wei Xiang is a womanizer.

Recommendation: Adrift in Love similar to White Lies (2008)
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Adrift in Love(人浮於愛)

2025Taiwan
InfidelityPoor Female LeadRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceNovel AdaptationDramaFake RelationshipRich Male LeadBusinessman Male Lead

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Infidelity, Poor Female Lead, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 24% similarity match.

For Zhou Xiao Qi, the value of love is determined by financial status. She is in a public relationship with affluent businessman Zhan Dong, but during her therapy sessions, she meets psychiatrist Gu Hou Ze, who brings to light her long-suppressed desires, leading to significant moral and emotional conflicts. Meanwhile, Pan Xin Tong, an ordinary office worker who has faced challenges in both her professional and personal life, unexpectedly encounters Xin Yi Fu, who reignites her optimism. Yet, his different social standing poses additional challenges for her. The convergence of these two relationships unveils deeper insights into love and the choices we make.

Recommendation: Refueling Mother similar to White Lies (2008)
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Refueling Mother(加油妈妈)

2012China
DisabilityFamilyRomanceSwimming

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Disability, Family, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Only Love similar to White Lies (2008)
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Only Love(사랑만 할래)

2014South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaRevenge

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

A daily series centered around the romantic relationships between men and women.

Recommendation: Not Easy to Forgive similar to White Lies (2008)
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Not Easy to Forgive(鼓楼外)

2022China
Arranged MarriageFamilyRomanceDrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Arranged Marriage, Family, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Yu Zhong Sheng, the oldest apprentice of elderly carpenter Yi Da Chuan, and Yi Xiao Chuan, the granddaughter of his mentor. Yu Zhong Sheng harbors a secret love for Yi Xiao Chuan, which causes tension with the second apprentice, Yin Dong Yi. In a fit of jealousy, Yin Dong Yi causes a fatal accident by tampering with a neighbor's house beam. Yu Zhong Sheng takes the blame and is imprisoned, while Yi Xiao Chuan is coerced into marrying Yin Dong Yi despite her feelings for Yu Zhong Sheng. Determined to seek revenge, Yu Zhong Sheng plots his retaliation during his time in jail, leading to a fierce rivalry upon his release. As the conflict escalates, both men eventually realize the truth behind their actions, bringing about a resolution that eases the pain of their loved ones.

Recommendation: Brother Beat similar to White Lies (2008)
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Brother Beat(ブラザー☆ビート)

2005Japan
Brothers' RelationshipFamilyRomanceComedy

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Brothers' Relationship, Family, and Romance themes with a 23% similarity match.

Meet the lively Sakurai family, where emotions run high and there's never a dull moment. Harue Sakurai raised her sons by herself after her husband passed away, but she struggles to manage the household. Her oldest son, Tatsuya, takes charge while keeping his younger brothers, Riku and Junpei, in check. Despite the constant clashes, this family wouldn't have it any other way. Tatsuya, a dedicated worker at an advertising agency, is joined by his brothers - a laid-back swimming instructor and a somewhat naive student - in navigating love and work challenges. With their lively mother in tow, the Sakurai family constantly finds themselves in amusing predicaments. This household is known for its candid communication and laid-back atmosphere, winning the hearts of many, including Tanaka. Get ready to fall in love with this imperfectly perfect family!

Recommendation: Everyday With You similar to White Lies (2008)
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Everyday With You(매일 그대와)

2001South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

The narratives of two families united through marriage.

Recommendation: Not Divorced similar to White Lies (2008)
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Not Divorced(나는 이혼하지 않는다)

2003South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bride of the Sun similar to White Lies (2008)
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Bride of the Sun(태양의 신부)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

A drama inspired by the tale of Jang Eun-young, the ex-chairman of Dong Ah Constructions and a former KBS announcer. After her lover departs, a woman weds a man who is significantly older, akin to her grandfather, while her family faces difficulties in making ends meet.

Recommendation: An Angel’s Choice similar to White Lies (2008)
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An Angel’s Choice(천사의 선택)

2012South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

The drama narrates the journey of a woman who endures suffering due to her husband’s infidelity and misconceptions, yet continues to seek out love and joy with the support of her family. Choi Eun Sul, a young married woman and researcher at a cosmetics firm, is full of life, cheerful, and possesses a strong sense of curiosity. Despite experiencing betrayal and profound pain, she remains determined to pursue her own path to love and happiness.

Recommendation: Chun Ja's Happy Events similar to White Lies (2008)
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Chun Ja's Happy Events(춘자네 경사났네)

2008South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

Yeon Bun Hong finds herself as a single mother after being deceived by the man she cared for, yet she remains resolute in her decision to forge ahead with her life. Bun Hong became pregnant with Gi Seok's baby, but he expressed his disinterest in having the child and urged her to terminate the pregnancy, which she found herself unable to do. Tragically, her friends, Lee Ju Yeong and Lee Seon Hui, lost their lives in a boating accident; Bun Hong was on the boat as well, but she managed to survive. Seon Hui was in a relationship with Ju Yeong, but due to a series of misunderstandings, the Lee family mistakenly believed that Bun Hong was Ju Yeong's partner and that she was expecting his child. To escape her troubles, Bun Hong moved into the Lee household, allowing them to think that the baby was Ju Yeong's. Lee Ju Hyeok, Ju Yeong's elder brother, develops feelings for Bun Hong. What will happen when the Lee family uncovers the truth behind Bun Hong's deception regarding the child's parentage? How will Ju Hyeok react to her once he learns the reality?

Recommendation: Everybody Cha Cha Cha similar to White Lies (2008)
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Everybody Cha Cha Cha(다함께 차차차)

2009South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaComedy

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

On the same day and at the same hour, two women lost their husbands. Ha Yoon Jeong assumes the role of head of her late husband's family. She feels a sense of obligation to support them due to the guilt surrounding her spouse's disappearance. Meanwhile, Oh Dong Ja, Yoon Jeong's sister-in-law, has also relied on Yoon Jeong's assistance. Following the harrowing experience of losing their husbands, the two women have found solace in each other's company. However, their relationship takes a dramatic turn as they become fierce adversaries because of their children! What will unfold if their daughters find themselves in a romantic rivalry? What if Yoon Jeong's husband, presumed dead, reemerges as the future father-in-law of Dong Ja's son? Can Yoon Jeong and Dong Ja's friendship return to what it once was? (KBS World)

Recommendation: I Can't Stop similar to White Lies (2008)
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I Can't Stop(멈출 수 없어)

2009South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

Hong Yun Shi was a naive and innocent young woman who maintained her cheerful disposition despite her upbringing in a life of poverty. Her challenging situation leads her to wed the wealthy Byung Joo, but she soon faces betrayal from both her husband and her mother-in-law. Upon learning that her mother-in-law played a role in her mother’s mysterious vanishing, Yun Shi begins to lose her once-pure nature and becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. Soo Ri, who has deep feelings for Yun Shi, can do little more than watch over her with affection and concern.

Recommendation: Smile, Dong Hae similar to White Lies (2008)
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Smile, Dong Hae(웃어라 동해야)

2010South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaComedy

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

Dong Hae grew up in the United States under the care of his attractive yet unmarried mother, Anna Laker, who was adopted and has intellectual challenges. He travels to Korea for a short-track skating event, secretly bringing his mother with him and arranging for her to be picked up at the airport by his girlfriend, Yoon Sae Wa, an ambitious television presenter who secretly looks down on Anna's condition. Dong Hae encounters Bong Yi, a struggling chef, when Sae Wa chooses to focus on her career and sends Bong Yi to meet Anna instead. After Sae Wa betrays him, Dong Hae embarks on a quest to find his father, leading him to create a new family and discover new love along the way.

Recommendation: Still You (2012) similar to White Lies (2008)
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Still You (2012)(그래도 당신)

2012South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

A story revolves around a woman who, after going through a phony divorce, partners with her husband's rival to rekindle the affection of her true husband, who has had a change of heart.

Recommendation: My Daughter Geum Sa Wol similar to White Lies (2008)
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My Daughter Geum Sa Wol(내 딸, 금사월)

2015South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

Geum Sa Wol is a brilliant architect who was raised in an orphanage. Throughout her challenging childhood, she maintained an optimistic outlook and never lost hope, regardless of the difficulties she encountered. Her biological mother, Deuk-ye, conceived her during an affair with a former boyfriend and seeks vengeance against her husband and his mother. After many years, Sa Wol encounters her mother, yet neither of them realizes their true connection. Instead, they form a relationship as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. (MBC)

Recommendation: First Wives Club similar to White Lies (2008)
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First Wives Club(조강지처 클럽)

2007South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaHospital Director Supporting Character

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

Wives often devote themselves entirely to the welfare of their families. Nonetheless, a lopsided sacrifice cannot sustain a relationship indefinitely. What constitutes genuine happiness, love, and honesty? This drama seeks to explore these themes through its characters. When several wives realize that their husbands are emotionally involved with other women, they choose to create their own First Wives Club and take control of the situation!

Recommendation: I Love You, Don't Cry similar to White Lies (2008)
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I Love You, Don't Cry(사랑해, 울지마)

2008South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaFather-Son Relationship

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 23% similarity match.

Han Young Min and Min Seo Young were set to marry, but things took a turn when Young Min's former partner, Jae Hee, left their son, Jun, in his care. Following this incident, Seo Young ended her relationship with Young Min, as he was unwilling to return their son to his mother. Jo Mi Soo then became a friend to Young Min, assisting him in navigating life with his child. As time passed, Young Min and Mi Soo discovered their mutual feelings and began to plan their wedding. Yet, they faced several challenges that needed to be overcome before they could proceed.

Recommendation: Precious Family similar to White Lies (2008)
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Precious Family(부모님 전상서)

2004South Korea
AutismDisabilityNeurodevelopmental DisorderRomanceDramaFamily RelationshipFriends To LoversFriendshipMultiple CouplesUnhealthy Mains' Relationship

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Autism, Disability, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

The play illustrates the ways in which a kind-hearted family navigates life's challenges, demonstrating that their mutual affection provides support through even the toughest obstacles they encounter.

Recommendation: Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta Koto similar to White Lies (2008)
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Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta Koto(君が教えてくれたこと)

2000Japan
AutismDisabilityNeurodevelopmental DisorderRomanceAutistic Female LeadDoctor-Patient RelationshipDramaLifeMelodramaOlder Man-Younger Woman

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Autism, Disability, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, and Romance themes with a 22% similarity match.

Mayuko, a young woman with autism struggling to comprehend human emotions, crosses paths with Shinichi, a former psychiatrist mourning the sudden loss of his girlfriend. Despite his own emotional turmoil, Shinichi decides to assist Mayuko in improving her social skills. Through their interactions, Shinichi realizes that Mayuko is also helping him rediscover the love he had buried deep within his grief.

Recommendation: Romance or Marriage similar to White Lies (2008)
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Romance or Marriage(浪漫向左,婚姻往右)

2011China
FamilyInfidelityRomanceDramaEthics

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Fan Chen and Chen Xiao Wen are experiencing their second period of relationship challenges. Fan Chen, who works as the Director of the Editorial Department at a book publishing company, is known for his outgoing personality and great sense of humor. He often brings laughter to his colleagues at work. On the other hand, his wife Chen Xiao Wen, who is the Chief Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, is known for being extremely rational and strict in all aspects of her life. Despite Fan Chen's efforts to create a warm and romantic atmosphere for them, Xiao Wen remains indifferent and critical of his attempts to revive their marriage. She even starts to suspect that he may be having an affair. Fan Xiao Guang, Fan Chen's younger brother, is a generous but idle individual. He often lends money borrowed from Fan Chen to help others in need. On one occasion, Fan Chen lends money to Xiao Guang so that he can purchase a new apartment and get married. However, Xiao Guang ends up selling the apartment at a low price to help a friend whose father is ill. This decision leads to a crisis in Fan Chen and Xiao Wen's marriage.

Recommendation: Married But Available (2015) similar to White Lies (2008)
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Married But Available (2015)(婚姻时差)

2015China
FamilyInfidelityRomanceDramaLove Triangle

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

In their marriage, Li Hai and Wu Ting have a strong bond. While Wu Ting looks after their daughter, Yingzi, in Canada for her schooling, Li Hai focuses on his career in China. However, Li Hai develops feelings for Zhao Xiaofei, a journalist. When Wu Ting discovers the affair, she quickly returns to China to try to salvage their relationship. Now, Li Hai is faced with a decision between these two women.

Recommendation: The Direction of Happiness similar to White Lies (2008)
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The Direction of Happiness(幸福的方向)

2015China
Brothers' RelationshipFamilyRomanceIllnessTerminal Illness

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Brothers' Relationship, Family, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

During the 1980s, two siblings from a rural farming community decide to leave their impoverished village and seek a better life in the bustling city of Haizhou. Liu Xing He, a kind and eager individual, sacrifices his own chance at education so that his younger brother, Liu Xing Chen, can pursue his studies. However, Xing He also makes his way to the city, following the village beauty Hao Yi Duo. When Hao Yi Duo falls victim to a fraudulent investment using all her wedding dowries, Xing He comes to her aid and crosses paths with Su Zi Tong. Grateful for Xing He's previous assistance, Zi Tong recommends him to her father for a job opportunity. Meanwhile, Xing Chen grows envious of his older brother and causes trouble repeatedly. Despite this, Xing He remains determined to guide his brother onto the right path.

Recommendation: The Green Hope similar to White Lies (2008)
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The Green Hope(新鮮人)

2000Hong Kong
DisabilityFamilyRomanceDramaIllness

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Disability, Family, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

During a chilly Christmas in 1996, Fong Kin Choi, a dedicated worker, fell ill and expressed his final wish to reunite with his youngest son, Ka Him, from whom he had been separated for 12 years following a divorce. It was revealed that Ka Him had been struggling with mental health issues due to his mother's drug addiction and involvement in illegal activities since childhood. After Kin Choi's passing, his eldest son, Ka Fai, took Ka Him under his wing and helped him overcome his challenges to live a fulfilling life. Ka Fai discovered Ka Him's hidden talent for music, particularly the piano, and with his support, Ka Him rose to fame as a pianist, proving that despite his mental health issues, he could achieve success and lead a normal life like anyone else. The journey to success for Ka Him was marked by setbacks and discrimination due to his disability, but in the end, his perseverance was recognized. The narrative of the show conveys a powerful message that individuals with disabilities can thrive, and that discrimination only hinders their progress.

Recommendation: Over 30 similar to White Lies (2008)
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Over 30(オーバー30)

2009Japan
FamilyInfidelitySoap OperaDramaMistress Female Lead

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Infidelity, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

Aiko, a dedicated homemaker, discovers her husband's infidelity. Despite initial shock, she resolves to make a fresh start by finding a job and relocating to Tokyo. Mika, a new acquaintance who becomes Aiko's flatmate, assists her in settling into the new city. However, Aiko soon realizes that Mika is actually her husband's mistress. Upon learning this, Mika decides to end the affair with Aiko's husband and support Aiko in rebuilding her life.

Recommendation: Near to You similar to White Lies (2008)
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Near to You(당신 곁으로)

2003South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

Recommendation: Glass Slippers similar to White Lies (2008)
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Glass Slippers(유리구두)

2002South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaMelodramaSeparation At Birth

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

The story revolves around Tae Hee and Yun Hee, siblings who lost their mother during Yun Hee's birth. Their father, who deeply cares for them, married their mother against the wishes of their paternal grandfather. With no family support, the sisters and their father face financial difficulties, especially as their father battles a serious illness. As they grow up, Tae Hee and Yun Hee find themselves living separate lives, unaware of each other due to unfortunate circumstances.

Recommendation: To Be With You (2002) similar to White Lies (2008)
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To Be With You (2002)(당신 옆이 좋아)

2002South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

This story revolves around three different households. The Han family consists of Mr. Han, his second wife, and four daughters. While two of the daughters are from his previous marriage, the younger two are from his current marriage. The Choi family is made up of Mr. and Mrs. Choi and their two sons. Lastly, the Lee family includes Mr. Lee and his two sons. (Koreanwiz.org)

Recommendation: Dowry similar to White Lies (2008)
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Dowry(嫁妝)

2014Taiwan
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaLife

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

"Dowry" is a Taiwanese drama series that revolves around the theme of parental love and care towards their children. It consists of 324 episodes in Taiwan and 865 episodes in its international version. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Innocent You similar to White Lies (2008)
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Innocent You( 순결한 당신)

2008South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaFamily SecretMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

A tale centered around two families and the hidden truth they share. Kang Ji Hwan hails from a prominent and affluent background. He encounters and falls for Seo Dan Bi, who comes from a less fortunate family, prompting disapproval from both sides regarding their romance. Ji Hwan's younger sibling, Eun Hwan, and his spouse, Soo Ah, are fervently trying to conceive but have faced repeated failures. When Dan Bi joins the Kang household, she arrives already expecting, which creates friction between her and Soo Ah. This strain between the two daughters-in-law impacts the bond between the two brothers, who have always maintained a close relationship. Meanwhile, Lee Mi Jin, Ji Hwan's first love, reappears in his life with the aim of sabotaging his relationship with Dan Bi. She possesses a grave, hidden truth that could have serious repercussions for both families. How will Mi Jin leverage her knowledge of this dark secret to drive a wedge between Ji Hwan and Dan Bi? What enduring consequences will this have for both families? What is the nature of the dark secret?

Recommendation: A Hundred Year's Inheritance similar to White Lies (2008)
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A Hundred Year's Inheritance(백년의 유산)

2013South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaFood

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

Set in a rundown, vintage shop known as Old Noodles, this narrative revolves around a family that has operated a noodle factory for three generations. Focused on the world of noodles and the web of relationships tied to it, the tale captures the zest of radish water noodles along with the depth of chopped noodles prepared with chicken broth. This drama seeks to reinforce the family values of a wayward clan that remains united solely for financial gain. (MBC)

Recommendation: Good for You similar to White Lies (2008)
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Good for You(잘났어 정말)

2013South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

A woman who craves constant affection in an everlasting romance. She finds it impossible to endure a day without love. Even after experiencing heartbreak and betrayal repeatedly, she continues to fall for men. (MBC)

Recommendation: Save the Family similar to White Lies (2008)
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Save the Family(가족을 지켜라)

2015South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaMelodrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

U Jin is a driven physician who has lost faith in genuine love following past disappointments. He perceives marriage merely as a commercial arrangement. Hae Su is employed as a sous-chef, and she aspires to marry the right partner and build a family. Before long, U Jin finds himself falling for her, leading to a struggle between his feelings and his ambitions.

Recommendation: Just for You (2017) similar to White Lies (2008)
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Just for You (2017)(只為你停留)

2017Taiwan
Brothers' RelationshipFamilyRomanceDramaIdentical Twin Female Lead

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Brothers' Relationship, Family, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Is love capable of healing all injuries? Qiao Kai Teng and Qiao Xi Ming are siblings leading contrasting lifestyles. Kai Teng sacrificed his aspiration of becoming a champion athlete to support his family and now works as a plumber. On the other hand, Xi Ming pursued his education and established a successful career as a renowned lawyer. Kai Teng crosses paths with the distant and reserved Su Liang Yun, a prosecutor. Meanwhile, Xi Ming encounters Xu Bao Qi, a woman who might hold the key to unlocking his suppressed memories of traumatic events a decade ago. Will these women be able to assist the brothers in overcoming the scars of their troubled pasts?

Recommendation: Without Her, Even Hero Is Zero similar to White Lies (2008)
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Without Her, Even Hero Is Zero(我是顧家男)

2019Taiwan
FamilyInfidelityRomanceComedyMultiple Couples

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Infidelity, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

A tale of a strict female boss and her kind-hearted boyfriend navigating the challenges of their relationship in pursuit of a happy ending. Gu Jia Nan is a member of the group that is against marriage, while Xu Shuang Shuang is known for her strong and intimidating demeanor. Despite their contentious interactions at work, they have been secretly dating. When Jia Nan is considered for a promotion, Shuang Shuang ends up receiving the opportunity instead. As Jia Nan faces the risk of losing his home and judgment from his girlfriend's critical mother, will they be able to overcome these obstacles and tie the knot?

Recommendation: Just You (2011) similar to White Lies (2008)
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Just You (2011)(당신 뿐이야)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaHardworking Male LeadRich Female Lead

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

A story centered around the romance between Ki Woon Chan, a recent high school graduate facing difficulties in securing employment, and Na Moo Goong Hwa, the sole daughter of an incredibly wealthy family, highlighting the disputes and eventual resolutions between their families. [KoreanDramaOrg]

Recommendation: If Tomorrow Comes (2011) similar to White Lies (2008)
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If Tomorrow Comes (2011)(내일이 오면)

2011South Korea
FamilyRomanceSoap OperaDramaLife

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Romance, and Soap Opera themes with a 21% similarity match.

"If Tomorrow Comes" explores the relationship and struggles between a mother and her daughter. Seo Woo portrays the compassionate college student Yoon Eun Chae, who believes that honoring one's parents leads to personal joy. The character of the mother will be enacted by Go Doo Sim.

Recommendation: Sad Goodbye similar to White Lies (2008)
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Sad Goodbye(슬픔이여 안녕)

2005South Korea
Brothers' RelationshipFamilyRomanceAge GapDrama

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Brothers' Relationship, Family, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

This tale revolves around the boundless and forgiving love shared among four brothers who, after years of animosity and conflict, come together to mend their ties and revitalize their father's business. Each brother embodies a different generation, reflecting the lives of ordinary individuals in contemporary society: Han Sung Jae, the eldest in his 50s, is kind-hearted but struggles with the responsibilities of being the family leader; Han Sang Kyu, the second brother in his 40s, is successful yet self-centered, focused solely on escaping his familial obligations; Han Sung Min, the third brother in his 30s, finds himself unemployed after a corporate downsizing; and lastly, Han Jung Woo, the youngest sibling, recently graduated from college and currently seeking work. The experiences of these four brothers illustrate the challenges faced by the jobless across various generations. Additionally, this series explores the true essence of marriage, showcasing how couples of different ages strive to maintain their relationships and prevent divorce.

Recommendation: Tears of Love similar to White Lies (2008)
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Tears of Love(泪洒女人花)

2013China
FamilyRich Man-Poor WomanRomanceHistoricalLovers Separated

Like White Lies (2008), this drama also features Family, Rich Man-Poor Woman, and Romance themes with a 21% similarity match.

Yang Suyun, a woman from a humble background, and Tang Shuhan, a wealthy young man, fall in love despite facing obstacles that force them apart. After discovering she is pregnant with their child, Suyun decides to raise the baby on her own. Shuhan manages to escape his family, particularly his mother Chen Mangqing, who disapproves of their relationship. The couple struggles to make ends meet but remain devoted to each other. Although Suyun is not educated, she works tirelessly to support Shuhan's passion for painting. Despite attempts to break them apart, their love endures.