He puts her down constantly and that gives her a hard time forming new relationships. She eventually falls for the male lead and her ex doesn't like that and does everything possible to sabotage the relationship. He does at first, but eventually he gets put in his place and the female lead is finally set free and in a happy relationship with the male lead.

Not all of these have all your requirements but have most of them

Hooray for Love

A Bird that doesn't Sing

Love and Secret...not so much physical abuse

Don't Hesitate

Pink Lipstick

The Promise

You are my sunshine

Le Jun Kai   very sad

 Ma Webre:

Not all of these have all your requirements but have most of them

Hooray for Love

A Bird that doesn't Sing

Love and Secret...not so much physical abuse

Don't Hesitate

Pink Lipstick

The Promise

You are my sunshine

Le Jun Kai   very sad

I'll check them out. Thanks. Though many seem to me long dramas, got any typical short ones of 10/20 episodes, anything under 50 really.

In addition:

  • Twenty Again
  • Across the ocean to see you
  • A hundred Years inheritance
  • Maybe
    • I am legend
    • Bad couple - but for the supporting lead/couple story 

Haven't finished it so I'm not 100% sure but I'm quite certain Something in the Rain fits