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This story follows the sweet and “overprotective” newly-wed life between Someya Yukito, a young master of an established inn in Asakusa, and Tsuruoka Io, a pure-hearted female apprentice training to be a chef. Tsuruoka was in the depths of despair until she found solace in the sweet konpeito candy given to her by Someya. Since then, she has earnestly cherished her feelings while training as a chef. Yukito’s affectionate words and actions reserved only Tsuruoka, along with his excessively cute jealousy, create an irresistibly heart-fluttering devotion with a charming gap that’s impossible to resist!

It tells the story of Someya Yukito, the young master of a long-established inn in Asakusa, and Tsuruoka Io, a pure girl who is training to be a chef and who was comforted by the sweet sugar candy that Yukito gave her when she was at rock bottom in her life, and who has been devoted to her as her "oshi" ever since. This is a "doting" love story that depicts the overprotective and sweet newlywed life that begins with Yukito's sudden proposal of marriage.

In Kyoto, soon after the war, Ichika strives to save her family's long established ryoten restaurant from financial crisis. In order to do so, she marries Yamaguchi Amane, who is 15 years younger, in a marriage of convenience

Saimori Miyo, the daughter of a loveless marriage, was treated as a servant after her mother’s death. While her stepsister Kaya inherited psychic abilities, Miyo had none and was seen as unworthy. After years of hardship, Miyo is arranged to marry Kudo Kiyoka, a rumored cruel military captain who has driven away all his previous wives. However, to Miyo’s surprise, Kiyoka is kind-hearted, and instead of a life of pain, she finds happiness in a loving marriage.

In his Chinese film, "Scent," Park Shi Hoo plays Kang In Joon, a Korean interior designer...who finds love when he meets an innocent Chinese girl...it's directed by Jessy Tseng who directed award-winning art house film Big Blue Lake.

Similar universe: Both A Moment But Forever and The Perfect Match share key similarities that revolve around romantic themes and character development. In both dramas, the main focus is on the evolving relationships between the characters, with the complexities of love and misunderstandings playing pivotal roles. The protagonists in each show undergo significant personal growth, often overcoming past emotional scars and learning to open up to others. In both series, the romantic conflicts arise from miscommunication or internal struggles that hinder the characters’ ability to connect fully with one another. The setting in both dramas is modern and urban, which serves as a backdrop for both professional and personal lives to intertwine. In addition, both shows feature a strong supporting cast that influences the main characters’ journeys, helping them navigate the ups and downs of love. While each series approaches romance in its own way, both share a deep exploration of love, personal growth, and human connection.

this is the first part of the trilogy, only few characters are loosely connected in each of the three parts.....................................................

-Both of them have male leads that "died".
-The fml is trying to figure out if they are the late husband or not
-The ml in both dramas are supposed to be the "dead" husband's family

Zheng Ye Cheng briefly reprises his role from Love of Thousand Years as Fu Jiu Yun / Gong Zi Qi in A Moment but Forever starting from episodes 23 (mentioned in episode 22).

? two weirdos falling for each other ?
? first meeting in college
? breaking up bcs of their financial problems and lack of communication
? same director as such a good love
? the movie has a happy ending

The same storyline, ancient times lady reborn to the present times to a family that wants to reject her, she uses skills learnt at the palace to overcome.

I noticed some similarities in their overall themes and storylines, even though they differ slightly from the series “Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo”, which leans more towards romantic comedy. On the other hand, “Madoka 26-sai, Kenshui Yattemasu!” focuses more on comedy and drama, particularly how Madoka deals with medical issues during her internship at a hospital.
Overall, both series are quite similar and there’s not a major standout difference between them, so I definitely recommend this drama series.
- If you're looking for something light to watch purely for the comedy, you can enjoy “Madoka 26-sai, Kenshui Yattemasu!”.
- But if you want something light with a mix of romance and comedy, then “Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo” would be a great pick to enjoy.

Even though the genres and themes are different, if you still want to watch the adorable side of Madoka (Yoshine Kyoko), I recommend this series. The similarity between the two shows lies in the charming acting of the main character Madoka or Aki (cast by Yoshine Kyoko) as she learns a new job field (like an internship). Although the themes differ-one is in the medical field, and the other is in the intellectual justice/legal field, I recommend it if you're looking to see more of her cuteness as the main character, and there's not much of an obvious romance genre involved.

1. If you are into the queer affair between Taesub and Kyung Soo. Then try Eric and Vincent in this drama.
2. It covers a family, but mainly focuses on the lives of Vincent and Lali (A lavender Marriage Couple)
3. To me, they have the same vibe. Even though it came from a different country.

Fantasy setting. Reset is a drama where main leads go back in time to prevent a problem while spirealm is of various worlds where main character solves and appeases.

both have similar vibes coming of age highschool drama, very light conflict in group of friends and good for an easy watch