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Plot Summary:
A college student navigates life and school while dealing with a unique predicament — he's living with a beautiful former K-pop sensation.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: emotional
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Call It Love (2023)
Plot Summary:
A woman vows revenge on her for, a heart-wrenchingly lonely and gentle man.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags:
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Let's Get Divorced (2023)
Plot Summary:
A mediatised married couple who no longer love each other is highly optimistic about getting a divorce. However, external circumstances will get in their way and they will have no other choice but to work hand in hand to reach their ultimate goal: getting a divorce.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 326
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: sitcom
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Top Star Yoo Baek (2018)
Plot Summary:
Yoo Baek is a former idol star, who became a household name as an actor, but he's a vain, unapologetic narcissist. When he gets into some major trouble, he is exiled to a remote island for a little image damage control. In for the culture shock of his life, far from civilization, he falls for a local island girl.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 96
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sentimental, light, dorama, humorous
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Sweet Munchies (2020)
Plot Summary:
To get his own TV show, a chef known for delectable late-night eats tells a major lie that complicates his relationships with those around him.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 117
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: psychological, sexy, unusual plot structure, sincere, touching, suspenseful, romantic comedy
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The Law Cafe (2022)
Plot Summary:
A former prosecutor landlord and a former Miss Korea lawyer begin their crazy romance in a law office cafe.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 983
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags:
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Dal-ja's Spring (2007)
Plot Summary:
Dalja, a 33-year old single at a crossroad of whether to remain single or get married before she gets older. The drama aims to comically and candidly portray the reality and undying pursuit of romance of a thirty something single woman.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 108
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags:
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The Queen of Office (2013)
Plot Summary:
Temporary employee Ms. Kim is a remarkable woman. She possesses highly advanced skills in seemingly all work fields. She's also highly confident and always sticks to her ideals. Jang Kyu-Jik is a hot-shot foreign educated MBA, hired to turn around a flagging corporation. As they begin work together at their new jobs, can they ever co-exist?.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 75
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, romantic, touching, humorous, emotional
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Please Don't Date Him (2020)
Plot Summary:
“Please Don’t Meet Him” is about a woman named Seo Ji Sung who wants to fall in love but also avoid the wrong men. In order to create the perfect love life, she creates an artificial intelligence (AI) program called Cho Sang Shin. Seo Ji Sung is a programmer of the AI smart home appliance development team. One day, she accidentally develops an AI program called Cho Sang Shin, which will identify trashy humans, and she uses it to save people who are in difficult relationships. Jung Kook Hee is a firefighter who doesn’t use social media. He is the one and only person that Cho Sang Shin is unable to analyze.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 224
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: psychological, romantic, humorous, emotional, melancholic, talky, dorama
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The Many Faces of Ito (2017)
Plot Summary:
A jaded rom-com screenwriter in her 30s mines four love-sick women for their stories under the guise of providing them with romantic advice.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 259
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, romantic, touching, humorous, emotional, talky
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My Dear Lady (2020)
Plot Summary:
After getting a divorce from her husband, Ling Xunxun decides to celebrate her singlehood. However on her way to a party, her car collided with a luxurious car on the roadside. The owner of the car Cheng Li, a young man who appears to be a university graduate, asked her for a huge amount of compensation. What makes the situation worse is that the he also turns out to be the boss of her new company.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 90
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 40 min
Plot tags: psychological, romantic, touching, humorous, emotional, talky
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The Bedford Diaries (2006)
Plot Summary:
The Bedford Diaries is an American television series that premiered March 29, 2006 on The WB and concluded its first season on May 10, 2006. It was canceled on May 18, 2006. The series was created by Tom Fontana and Julie Martin. A week prior to its premiere, The WB posted scenes from the pilot, which might have prompted FCC fines, on its website. A version without explicit images was broadcast on television.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 504
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, semi serious, sentimental, humorous, sexy, realistic, sexual
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Miss Behave (2010)
Plot Summary:
For the past few years the Archer children have come to expect very little from their parents. Growing up with mega-successful parents, William (a famous author) and Elizabeth aka The Queen (Hollywood's publicist to the stars) the siblings both have bitter attitudes and something to hide. Sixteen year old Tori has two sets of friends, therefore two sets of problems, two sets of mistakes, and most importantly, circles of lies. She has a heart of gold, and knows right from wrong, but succumbs to peer pressure and consistently makes poor choices that cause irrepressible situations and problems. Older brother Billy has his own set of issues. Expelled from college during his sophomore year, Billy is struggling to find his sexual identity, while attempting to make amends with his ever absent parents and keep his little sister afloat.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 41
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, tense, humorous, melancholic, contemplative
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The Fabulous (2022)
Plot Summary:
Four best friends chase their dreams in the competitive world of fashion while juggling demanding jobs, romantic dilemmas and wild nights on the town.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, romantic comedy
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Love in Time (2020)
Plot Summary:
Two former enemies from high school whose lives keep intersecting end up in a contract marriage with each other as adults. Xu Jian'an is an unknown author whose family is in a tough spot. To alleviate her situation, she has no choice but to agree to enter into a contract marriage with Lu Boyan. Lu Boyan has become a guru in the world of investments. The two people who have very different temperaments are also at odds due to a childhood misunderstanding, yet they must know to learn to live together. A sweet cohabitation war under the same roof ensues.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 109
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: psychological, romantic, humorous, emotional, talky
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I Picked Up a Star on the Road (2018)
Plot Summary:
Contract worker Lee Yeon Seo daydreams about teaching her manager a lesson, but accidentally acts out her fantasy on none other than top Hallyu star Kang Joon Hyuk. Thinking she killed him but afraid to be labeled a murderer, she takes him home and prepares to get rid of the body. But Joon Hyuk wakes up and seeing her preparations thinks he has been kidnapped by a murderous psychopath. Seeing no other option, she keeps him hostage so he doesn't turn her in to the police. How long can she keep him hidden and can she ever convince him she's not an evil person?.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 268
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: dorama, psychological, romantic, touching, emotional, talky
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Age of Youth (2016)
Plot Summary:
University students Yoon Jin-Myung, Jung Ye-Eun, Song Ji-Won, Kang Yi-Na and Yoo Eun-Jae share a house. Jin-Myung is busy supporting herself financially and studying. She suffers from lack of sleep. Ye-Eun is devoted to her boyfriend, she is clear about what she likes or not. Ji-Won has a bright personality and likes to drink. Yi-Na is popular due to her beautiful appearance. Eun-Jae is timid, but she has an unique taste for men.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, humorous, light, thought provoking, feel good, captivating, romantic, emotional, romantic comedy
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Run On (2020)
Plot Summary:
Veering off course from his preset path, a track star follows his own pace and heart for the first time after a film translator steps into his life.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, psychological, romantic, touching, emotional, melancholic, talky
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Uncontrollably Fond (2016)
Plot Summary:
When Shin Joon-Young and No Eul were children, they were separated and became heartbroken. As adults they meet again. Shin Joon-Young is now a top actor and singer. He is intelligent and attractive. No Eul is the PD of documentaries. She values money over justice and kisses up to those with more power than her.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, captivating, sincere, touching, cynical, sentimental, emotional, tear jerker, heartfelt, tearjerker
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Still 17 (2018)
Plot Summary:
Gong Woo-Jin is a 30-year-old single man and he works as a set designer. Due to a trauma he experienced 13 years ago, he does not want to have a relationship with others. When Woo Seo-Ri was 17, she fell into a coma. 13 years later, she wakes up from her coma. Her mental age is still that of a 17-year-old, but she is now 30-years-old. Gong Woo-Jin and Woo Seo-Ri get involved with each other and fall in love.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, touching, sweet, romantic drama
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Start-Up (2020)
Plot Summary:
Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: dorama, uplifting, romantic, thought provoking, touching
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Cheongdam Dong Alice (2012)
Plot Summary:
'Cheongdam-dong Alice' is a drama about women looking to climb up the social ladder by mixing the sanctity of marriage with business, and the men who hate them for it.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 281
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, funny, light, romantic, sweet
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Temperature of Love (2017)
Plot Summary:
Hyun-Soo is an aspiring drama series writer. She uses "Jane" as her username and begins chatting with username “Chakhan Seupeu” (‘Good Soup’) online. “Chakhan Seupeu” is actually Jung-Sun. He dreams of becoming a French food chef. They meet in real life.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 622
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: romantic, light, thought provoking, touching, sweet, disturbing, dorama
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My So-Called Life (1994)
Plot Summary:
The life of a 15 year-old high school student, whose angst-ridden journey through adolescence, friendship, parents, and life teaches her what it means to grow up.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 912 min
Plot tags: sentimental, sincere, serious, emotional, realistic, talky, teen, romantic, anime, clever
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Too Young to Marry (2007)
Plot Summary:
Connecticut high school students Max Doyle and Jessica Carpenter fall in love and feel making love isn't enough, so they brave everyone's objections and get married.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 780
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, touching, emotional, realistic, romantic, sexual, sexy
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Boys Over Flowers (2009)
Plot Summary:
A working class girl winds up at an exclusive prep school. Unassuming high school girl Jan Di stands up to -- and eventually falls for -- a spoiled rich kid who belongs to the school's most powerfu clique.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, touching, sentimental, romantic, sincere, anime, novela, romantic drama, humorous, realistic
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Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993)
Plot Summary:
Saved by the Bell: The College Years is a sequel to the Saved by the Bell series which ran from September 14, 1993 to February 8, 1994, lasting one season. It was the third incarnation of the franchise. It is also the only series of the franchise to air on primetime television instead of Saturday mornings. It aired on NBC on Tuesday evenings.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, feel good, not serious, humorous, realistic, sweet, black comedy, dark comedy, teen comedy
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The O.C. (2003)
Plot Summary:
The series centers on Ryan Atwood, a troubled youth from a broken home who is adopted by the wealthy and philanthropic Sandy and Kirsten Cohen. Ryan and his surrogate brother Seth, a socially awkward yet quick-witted teenager, deal with life as outsiders in the high-class world of Newport Beach. Ryan and Seth spend much time navigating their relationships with girl-next-door Marissa Cooper, Seth's childhood crush Summer Roberts, and the fast-talking loner Taylor Townsend. Story lines deal with the culture clash between the idealistic Cohen family and the shallow, materialistic, and closed-minded community in which they reside. The series includes elements of postmodernism, and functions as a mixture of melodrama and comedy.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 95000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min
Plot tags: touching, soap opera, witty, teen, exciting, entertaining, sad, anime, serious, realistic
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Nonstop (2000)
Plot Summary:
Nonstop is a South Korean slice-of-life sitcom that broadcast its first season in 2000 on MBC. It continued with 5 more seasons. The series was popular for its cast of teen idols, many who debuted through the show.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 64
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: light, sincere, feel good, humorous, entertaining
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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
Plot Summary:
A professional woman leaves her dental practice in Seoul and moves to a seaside village. There she meets a local resident who is unemployed but seems to do everything around town, from helping those in need to being a part of everyone's life. The two become interested in each other despite their differences.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: dorama, smart, sincere, humorous, captivating, disturbing, romantic, epic, feel good, romantic comedy
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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (2016)
Plot Summary:
A spunky female weightlifter and free-spirited male swimmer meet on campus, only to find out their pasts may be intertwined.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: dorama, romantic, touching, sweet, captivating, humorous, uplifting, romantic drama, anime, inspirational