Recommendations

An Idol and an ordinary person fall in love. A variety show is filmed. Misunderstandings lead to dramatic results. Cute, funny, with dark undertones.

First off: the gender-bending trope.
Both dramas played with identity and disguise. In My Unicorn Girl, Sang Tian chops disguises as a guy and enters an all-male ice hockey team (and of course, chaos + romance ensue). Meanwhile, in Arsenal Military Academy, Xie Xiang disguises herself as her brother to enter a male-dominated military school. Both heroines step into traditionally male spaces by pretending to be guya, which immediately sets up tension, comedy, and a whole lot of “oh no, they’re going to find out!” moments.

Secondly: the romance.
Classic “enemies-to-lovers but with bonus gender confusion.” In both dramas, the female lead’s disguise creates deliciously awkward dynamics with the male lead.

Third: themes of courage and growth.
Sure, one’s about hockey and youthful dreams, while the other is about national duty and sacrifice, but both stories showcase young people stepping out of their comfort zones.

Fourth: found family vibes.
Whether it’s teammates on the ice rink or comrades in the academy, both dramas lean heavily on group dynamics. The friendships, rivalries, and “brotherhood” (made hilarious since the heroine is secretly a “sister”) give heart to the stories. It’s not just about romance. It’s about growing alongside a team and finding your place.

My Unicorn Girl leans playful and fluffy, while Arsenal Military Academy is more serious and patriotic. But both sprinkle humour into the mix, especially in moments where the heroine’s disguise almost gets exposed. (Seriously, the number of “oops I walked into the wrong place” moments is staggering in both).

Both dramas also balance lighthearted interactions with moments of genuine emotional weight.

Think of My Unicorn Girl as a "more colourful, less tragic moments" little sister of Arsenal Military Academy.

Similarities:
arranged marriage
no interaction or even meeting face-to-face
Love in the Edge of Divorce

Both are Thai BL dramas that are action packed and have power struggles. Both are sort of rivals to lovers plot where the two main characters have to work with each other despite a complicated love-hate relationship.

Yu Si Feng the ML, loves the FL (Zhu Xuan Ji) in every lifetime
He does not hesitate to sacrifice himself for her everytime
The FL does not have her 6 senses at the start of the drama so she usually was the type to always go with the flow
The difference is Xuan Ji was the overpowered one and not the ML
Heaven is also against her being happy lol just because she was supposed to be the ultimate weapon a little bit just like Sima Jiao

The story follows Jiang Zhu, a “Jade-Waisted Slave”, who must find a “Jade Gentleman” on the night of the full moon after coming of age, and engage in dual cultivation to absorb his vital yang energy in order to survive the Cold Bone Syndrome. Initially determined to hunt down the Jade-Waisted Slaves, the powerful statesman Shen Miu is unexpectedly affected by a love spell cast by Jiang Zhu, forcing him to protect her against his will.

Jiang Zhu’s passionate and free-spirited nature brings Shen Miu—who is disciplined and suppresses his desires—a vivid experience he has never known before. As they spend time together, they gradually awaken to the meaning of love and ultimately join forces to clear the injustices suffered by the Jade-Waisted Slaves.

The story follows Jiang Zhu, a “Jade-Waisted Slave”, who must find a “Jade Gentleman” on the night of the full moon after coming of age, and engage in dual cultivation to absorb his vital yang energy in order to survive the Cold Bone Syndrome. Initially determined to hunt down the Jade-Waisted Slaves, the powerful statesman Shen Miu is unexpectedly affected by a love spell cast by Jiang Zhu, forcing him to protect her against his will.

Jiang Zhu’s passionate and free-spirited nature brings Shen Miu—who is disciplined and suppresses his desires—a vivid experience he has never known before. As they spend time together, they gradually awaken to the meaning of love and ultimately join forces to clear the injustices suffered by the Jade-Waisted Slaves

Both are mini dramas in which a hapless modern day ML is transported to historical times and ends up a success there with several love interests.

Both are mini dramas set in a novel/manga with villain/morally gray leads. Both FLs are self aware and trying to change the story to change their fate.

Both are mini dramas set in a virtual world in which the ML is the "system" and the FL is trying to change fate.

Both are mini dramas in which the FL is a self aware villain character in a novel, trying to change her fate.

Both dramas have a similar vibe and are set in a wuxia world with a quirky, highly intelligent ML armed with knowledge from either the future or years spent reliving the same day.

Very similar. Only difference is new style vs. old school. Of course I prefer old school with beach boys.

Both stories have the leads escaping life in the big city at the coast. Both have the leads find themselves their and find a new home. Both have relationships with the locals. Beach boys is more mature while barakamon is more kid oriented. You can't get back that old style vibe from shows like beach boys though. Just a great show.

Xianxia with amazing main CP; loveline focused storyline. Lots of lovey dovey moments, character development, and pure chemsitry.

Both of these works tell the story of the death/disappearance of a young girl who's life turns out to be far less pristine than what the world knows of her.