Love Triangles or Reverse Harem

I spent some time gathering up the dramas with love triangles. Some are not just triangles but pentagons or squares, or a reverse-harem (working on making the list more LGBTQ inclusive as of 12/2023). Be aware that not all love triangles are equal or as satisfying. Not all of these shows listed will be your cup of tea, but if love triangles are your thing, or if they aren't, this list may help you find what you are looking for -- or looking to avoid. :) I will continue to add to this list as I find more.

UPDATED 3/2/2024

Ren_Darling Jun 20, 2023
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  • Cheese in the Trap

    1. Cheese in the Trap

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Serious SML syndrome for this one for me.

  • Peng

    2. Peng

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    10

    Short, cheap fun. Enjoy yourself without being too concerned about who she'll end up with.

  • Maid's Revenge

    3. Maid's Revenge

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 30 episodes

    10

    Super spicy, ML is dominant whereas SML is gentle and soft-spoken.

  • Arsenal Military Academy

    4. Arsenal Military Academy

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

    9.0

    Genuinely enjoyed this entire series. Both MLs are fabulous.

  • Meow, the Secret Boy

    5. Meow, the Secret Boy

    Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    9.0

    Adorable storyline. People are literally cats or dog personalities.

  • True Beauty

    6. True Beauty

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    7.0

    Everyone seems to love this one -- I kinda hated it honestly. And again, SML syndrome.

  • Our Blooming Youth

    7. Our Blooming Youth

    Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

    9.0
  • Extraordinary You

    8. Extraordinary You

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    10
  • Backstreet Rookie

    9. Backstreet Rookie

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Very short-lived love triangle -- but adorable and MOSTLY dealt with like adults. lol

  • Chicago Typewriter

    10. Chicago Typewriter

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    This love triangle spanned ages and time and magic! Was entirely adorable and sad and I loved it.

  • Fight for My Way

    11. Fight for My Way

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    This whole setup for the love triangle was hilarious. Best friends to lovers done REALLY well, I've actually never seen it done well before (always rushed, never paced well enough or just outright ridiculous, whereas this was -chef's kiss- fabulous)!

  • Hyde, Jekyll, Me

    12. Hyde, Jekyll, Me

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    7.0

    Dissociative Identity Disorder. Both personalities fight over one girl.

  • Healer

    13. Healer

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    9.5

    Quasi-superhero versus a 'normal' guy. lol If you know, you know. 

  • Hwarang

    14. Hwarang

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    7.5
  • What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

    15. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10
  • Cheer Up

    16. Cheer Up

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    7.0
  • The Forbidden Marriage

    17. The Forbidden Marriage

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Empress Ki

    18. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes

    7.0
  • Grand Prince

    19. Grand Prince

    Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes

    7.0

    Very clear who the female lead loves. 

  • The Heirs

    20. The Heirs

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes

    5.0

    Everyone loves this one, but I just couldn't vibe with it.

  • The Wolf

    21. The Wolf

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 49 episodes

    9.0

    This is AMAZING story. I loved it so much but it has a depressing ending so it got a 9 from me.

  • Meteor Garden

    22. Meteor Garden

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

  • Find Me if You Can

    23. Find Me if You Can

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    7.0

    Very short, everyone likes the female lead, but one is a stalker. Can you guess which one?

  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    24. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    9.0
  • Cinderella and the Four Knights

    25. Cinderella and the Four Knights

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    7.5
  • Coffee Prince

    26. Coffee Prince

    Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes

    I genuinely hated this so much that I didn't even rate it. I didn't like the filming style, the story, or the fact that dude practically sexually assaults her and just walks away from it, leaving her crying alone. 

  • Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    27. Sungkyunkwan Scandal

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    8.0
  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    28. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    7.0
  • Romance Is a Bonus Book

    29. Romance Is a Bonus Book

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

  • The Legend of the Blue Sea

    30. The Legend of the Blue Sea

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    6.0
  • Kakafukaka

    31. Kakafukaka

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    9.0

    Such a strange love triangle. lol 

  • I Hear Your Voice

    32. I Hear Your Voice

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    8.0
  • Pinocchio

    33. Pinocchio

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    7.0
  • The Black Devil and the White Prince

    34. The Black Devil and the White Prince

    Japanese Movie - 2016

    10
  • Kingyo Tsuma

    35. Kingyo Tsuma

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    8.5
  • Bad and Crazy

    36. Bad and Crazy

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    10

    If you know, you know. Enjoy, it's hilarious. :)

  • Itaewon Class

    37. Itaewon Class

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

  • Do You Like Brahms?

    38. Do You Like Brahms?

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

  • Born Again

    39. Born Again

    Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes

    9.0

    The first half of the story was FABULOUS. The second half gets a little long and convoluted at points, but this show does NOT get enough credit. Powerful love triangle.

  • Moon Embracing the Sun

    40. Moon Embracing the Sun

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    8.0
  • The King's Affection

    41. The King's Affection

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    7.0
  • Reply 1988

    42. Reply 1988

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

  • Reply 1994

    43. Reply 1994

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

  • Oh My Ghost

    44. Oh My Ghost

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    6.5
  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    45. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Hilarious at so many points. So worth a watch. The graphics are cheesy at the beginning (very comic book-like), but it's worth it. Loved it.

  • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    46. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

  • Jealousy Incarnate

    47. Jealousy Incarnate

    Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes

    8.0

    Surprisingly mature and odd way to deal with a love triangle.

  • You're Beautiful

    48. You're Beautiful

    Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes

  • Record of Youth

    49. Record of Youth

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

  • Secret Garden

    50. Secret Garden

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    51. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

  • Jun Jiu Ling

    52. Jun Jiu Ling

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

    6.0
  • Kill Me, Heal Me

    53. Kill Me, Heal Me

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

  • Nevertheless,

    54. Nevertheless,

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    I've tried to watch this one multiple times and just can't get through it.

  • Mr. Sunshine

    55. Mr. Sunshine

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    8.0
  • The King's Woman

    56. The King's Woman

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 48 episodes

    7.0

    No happy ending. 

  • Missing You

    57. Missing You

    Korean Drama - 2012, 21 episodes

    9.0
  • Oh My Baby

    58. Oh My Baby

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

  • Fall in Love

    59. Fall in Love

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

    8.0
  • Circle of Love

    60. Circle of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    6.5

    Man falls for woman who already has a fiancé, takes advantage of her abrupt amnesia (obvious trope, but the whole thing is actually pretty well-woven together considering the side stories). Takes a while to get into the love story/love triangle angle.

  • Love in Flames of War

    61. Love in Flames of War

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 43 episodes

    6.5
  • Lady & Liar

    62. Lady & Liar

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 46 episodes

    7.5
  • Princess Agents

    63. Princess Agents

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes

  • A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College

    64. A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

  • Decreed by Fate

    65. Decreed by Fate

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

  • Blossom in Heart

    66. Blossom in Heart

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes

    5.5
  • Bride's Revenge

    67. Bride's Revenge

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    6.0
  • Provoke

    68. Provoke

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes

    10

    Love triangle that isn't a love triangle? Hard to explain unless you actually watch it. 

  • Cruel Romance

    69. Cruel Romance

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 40 episodes

    6.5
  • Summer's Desire

    70. Summer's Desire

    Taiwanese Drama - 2010, 14 episodes

    4.0
  • Sealed with a Kiss

    71. Sealed with a Kiss

    Chinese Drama - 2011, 28 episodes

    6.5

    The story is a little all over the place and there is A LOT of physical abuse, viewer beware.

  • Boys Over Flowers

    72. Boys Over Flowers

    Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes

    I haven't settled into this series or any of the BoFs series, as I feel they'll be a little outdated for me, but I intend to eventually watch them.

  • F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers

    73. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers

    Thai Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

  • Love Better Than Immortality

    74. Love Better Than Immortality

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

    6.5
  • Perfect Crime

    75. Perfect Crime

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    7.0
  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    76. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    10
  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    77. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes

  • The Journey of Chong Zi

    78. The Journey of Chong Zi

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    8.0

    Reverse-harem. No question who the lead male/female is though. Everyone loves the female lead (except for those who hate her), not a lot of complexity to the relationships and it does get repetitive at points.

  • Dance of the Phoenix

    79. Dance of the Phoenix

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes

    Very easy to tell right away who the 1stML is.

  • Ni Chang

    80. Ni Chang

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

    7.5

    Reverse-harem, but more love triangle than anything. Easy to tell who the 1ML and the 2ML are.

  • Miss Chun Is a Litigator

    81. Miss Chun Is a Litigator

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

  • Rule the World

    82. Rule the World

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 45 episodes

    8.5

    Very much a reverse-harem concept. All men love her and want her except for the women who hate her. Easy to find on Youtube under the China Huace TV Official Channel.

  • My Lovely Liar

    83. My Lovely Liar

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    10

    Love triangle. 2ML kicks in by the 3rd episode. Makes his appearance into the triangle by the 4th episode. Full on stare-downs and 2ML insists he won't give up.

  • Back from the Brink

    84. Back from the Brink

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    7.0

    If you can get past the terrible graphics in some major scenes (particularly at the beginning) it can grow to be something you love. You can't speed watch or you'll miss important plot points. 2ML comes and stays strongly in love with FL -- is completely unrequited though. It's VERY clear who the 1st ML is.

  • The Princess and the Werewolf

    85. The Princess and the Werewolf

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    7.0

    If you know, you know. ;)

  • Wulin Heroes

    86. Wulin Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes

    8.5

    Reverse harem, no question. Several different love interests and all at once while she's more interested in saving people and helping others. 

  • 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made

    87. 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

    7.5

    Everyone is in love with her for most of the show, then she settles down with a tsundere monk. lol

  • Story of Kunning Palace

    88. Story of Kunning Palace

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    10

    Love square, but it's obvious who the FL likes and who likes her.

  • La Pluie

    89. La Pluie

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0

    BL - some spicy scenes, but feels a little awkward to me at times. Soulmates are a thing in this universe, only for a third to enter the way soulmates are supposed to be solely duos. It makes things interesting and confusing at the same time. Still watching, will update when I finish it. Head's up, lots of recaps even thought you've JUST seen the scene. I don't have amnesia, I don't need a repeat that close to the scene I just watched.

  • The Director Who Buys Me Dinner

    90. The Director Who Buys Me Dinner

    Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes

    10

    BL. Short and sweet, straight to the point even if the beginning feels like WTH IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, it was great to binge watch and I enjoyed it immensely. You know who the ML is interested in but there is a tsundere male that makes for the third and creates the love triangle. 

  • Unchained Love

    91. Unchained Love

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    10

    Love triangle - MMF -- but one is a complete tsundere person who gets more and more insane over the period of the show, and the male lead who the female lead truly loves and wants to be with, while the other is a power-mad emperor.

  • The Snow Moon

    92. The Snow Moon

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    8.0

    Weak love triangle, but it's there. The Fox is handsome. :)

  • Extremely Perilous Love

    93. Extremely Perilous Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    7.5

    Love triangle that goes back and forth, some repetition.

  • Affairs of a Drama Queen

    94. Affairs of a Drama Queen

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 26 episodes

  • My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    95. My Roommate Is a Gumiho

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    It's weak, but it's there. Completely unrequited to the 2nd ML.

  • Love Song for Illusion

    96. Love Song for Illusion

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

    8.0

    If you know, you know. :) Don't want to spoil it.

  • Our Love Triangle

    97. Our Love Triangle

    Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes

    Stupid obvious layout but if you're into short episodes and wanting to watch something cheap and simple, this may be it for you.

  • The Story of Park's Marriage Contract

    98. The Story of Park's Marriage Contract

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    It's extremely obvious who she likes, but more than two men like her at one point albeit it's mostly just a 1st and 2nd ML.

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