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- Transmigration (VR world in AHL, alternate universe in TELs3)
- Matriarchy setting
- Princess FL
- Quirky, assertive, and flirty FL.
- Cold and somewhat mean ML that dislikes her
- FL marries multiple men as her husbands (two in both)
- FL has a badass female bodyguard
- Gender role reversal themes
Recommended by Arclei - Jan 19, 2026
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- Fictional world travel (VR in AHL, Book in TRoTaR)
- Matriarchy setting
- FL is a princess
- Both FLs are similar in the sense that they're quirky, witty, and cute (AHL's FL is more assertive and stronger than the FL in TRoTaR) (Both actresses also look similar, lol)
- FL abducts a man who was betrothed to someone else to marry him instead (ML in TRoTaR, SML in AHL)
- Both FLs are notorious playgirls (previous character in TRoTaR, actual character in AHL)
- ML hates FL and tries to kill her (mutual dislike in AHL, one-sided dislike in TRoTaR)
- Male courtesan supporting character
- Gender role reversal themes (more in AHL)
Recommended by Arclei - Jan 19, 2026
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Ambos possuem a temática de MLs gêmeos, onde um é canalha e o outro não.
Enquanto o Abstinent Boss Only Wants Her é a FL quem confunde, em The Fire She Lit é o ML que faz com que o irmão se passe por ele.
Recommended by Raiana Freitas - Jan 19, 2026
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Both stories are good thrillers and are connected to butterflies. From the beginning we know what happened to that butterflies and then there are unexpected plot twists in both
Recommended by Zht_t - Jan 19, 2026
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Both stories are good thrillers and are connected to butterflies. From the beginning we know what happened to that butterflies and then there are unexpected plot twists in both
Recommended by Zht_t - Jan 19, 2026
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They both offer comforting, uncomplicated, sweet romance, making them feel like "comfort watches"
ML absolutly in love with FL.
Hardworking FL
Recommended by WhenTheCherryBossomsFall - Jan 19, 2026
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- both shows are ab architecture
- both have the main leads design a house together and fall inlove in the process
- both have leads with opposing personalities
Recommended by sihamism - Jan 19, 2026
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If you are looking for another fun and uplifting drama, I would recommend to watch Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. This drama has fun and unique characters and a funny plot. I have watched both dramas more than 3 times and i never get uninterested.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is also a love story that takes place in a university setting and just like Dear.M it has just the right amount of drama.

So if you liked Dear.M i strongly recommend watching Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo!!!
Recommended by dr_3am - Jan 19, 2026
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• same universe
• same author of the novels ( snow leopard )
• lanwine ( main couple from ewb ) will appear in this series
• both romcoms
Recommended by darforgirls - Jan 19, 2026
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R U Next? and I-LAND Season 2: N/? are similar as they are both Mnet survival shows for girl groups Survival Show Format: Both shows use the Mnet survival format to form a K-pop girl group.
Connection to I-LAND: R U Next? was initially intended as I-LAND 2 by HYBE/Belift Lab before production issues led to R U Next?, making it a spiritual predecessor to the official I-LAND 2 (produced by The Black Label/WakeOne).
Recommended by Jasmine - Jan 19, 2026
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R U Next? and Girls Planet 999 are both popular K-pop survival shows aiming to form a girl group, featuring trainee performances, elimination rounds, and audience voting
Recommended by Jasmine - Jan 19, 2026
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Attractive young men and women searching for love on a deserted island! Attractive young men and women searching for love on a deserted island!
Recommended by Geegee16 - Jan 19, 2026
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The Rise of Ning (2024) is frequently compared to The Sword and the Brocade (2021) and The Story of Ming Lan due to its similar "slice of life" harem drama formula, featuring a smart female lead (FL), a devoted male lead (ML), and a slow-burn romance. Both dramas focus on navigating complex family dynamics, scheming relatives, and finding love
Recommended by Emily Lin - Jan 19, 2026
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Work place romance. Love between the male boss and female employee. Second male lead is the boss of competitor company. Female lead is independent, hard working, and pursuing a career that she is passionate about. Female lead has a supportive girl best friend.
Recommended by TreesyNgo - Jan 19, 2026
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It's okay to not be okay is darker and more goth without the comic breaks, but overall the themes are the same with the FL haunted by her mother's illness and the ML dealing with an autistic sibling and them finding each other after many years finding love , acceptance and trust amidst their many insecurities and vulnerabilities.
Recommended by Zhou_Lu - Jan 19, 2026