Recommendations

they’re both korean bl with hansome cast and chef. idk what to write why is this supposed to be 100

Also set amidst the cultural revolution and war between the KMT and the CCP. This is a nicely paced drama highlighting the struggle of an upright policeman. Non spy dram though.

Similar themes of the effect of COVID on meeting, BL of course, and meeting soulmate/ coming of age.

Both stories are similar in terms of the fantasy world. My roommate is a Gumiho is about a guy who is a gumiho, very likable, warm character. My love from the star is about a guy who is an alien.

Liar game has more puzzling elements and is a smarter show compared to squid game. The jdrama is an adaptation of the original manga so it is darker than the korean version (which is quite different from the manga). If possible, go and read the Liar Game Manga instead of watching both the adaptations because- the acting in the jdrama is not the best and the kdrama is not as thrilling as the original story in the manga.

As the gods will is crazy. It has that weird element japanese stories have. You'll enjoy this if you liked squid game.

Both are amazing thriller survival asian dramas full of games and violence. If you thought squid game was pretty good then get ready for Alice in Borderland.

Theyre both serious dramas which are centered around the female lead wanting to fulfill their dreamas no matter what.
They have same actor for the male lead

Both are Japanese LGBTQ+ films about a seriously dysfunctional relationship. The ML is reluctant to be in a relationship but ends up eventually giving in to the persistence of his love interest. The themes of both films are similar in terms of dysfunction, acting style, cinematography, closted homosexuality, and infidelity.

- Same Female lead
- male lead posing as a girl
- good romance
- one is historical while other is modern but similar vibes between the lead

Both have main leads who have a bit of tension when they first meet, but their chemistry and banter pull you in right from the start. They also both have very sweet, feel-good romances that will leave your heart warm and full!

So as similar as Mistress it's about husband is disappearing and cheating while wife is a strong lady and loyal.

Fake sibling/family relationship
FL gets jealous sometimes
Smart ML
ML with issues
First love
lives in same house

Two best friends (one of them being a university professor) investigate and solve supernatural happenings

Both dramas follow the female lead and her crush through high school, college, and adulthood. Both dramas also show the male lead go abroad for education and return to China as successful adults.