Romance without the horrid love rival or evil mother. There may be a miserable woman or two, but not normally one of the mothers or a love rival, they change, they play a smaller role or they don't interfere much with the main couples romance.

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Romance without the Bit@hes

Lee Yeong Joon (Park Seo Joon) is the arrogant hotshot vice president of his family’s company, thanks to the tireless efforts of his incredibly talented secretary, Kim Mi So (Park Min Young). With her by his side for the last nine years, Yeong Joon has been able to appear like the shining star he believes he is. But when Mi So suddenly decides to quit, Yeong Joon quickly realizes just how important she is... and not just to his career. Jealous over his older brother, Lee Seong Yeon’s (Lee Tae Hwan) growing relationship with Mi So, Yeong Joon decides it’s time to get his secretary back, no matter what. Based on the novel of the same name by Jung Kyung Yoon, this 2018 South Korean romantic comedy series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

The Perfect Secretaries Team

JTBC

Go Hye Rim (Han Ye Seul), a sharp-witted cafe owner, works as an adviser to psychotherapist Choi Soo Hyun (Sung Joon), unaware that he is conducting a secret experiment about the "ideal type of man" with help from his half-brother Choi Seung Chan (Jung Jin Woon) and clinic employee Won Ji Ho (Lee Joo Hyung). Simultaneously, Hye Rim is being paid by a mysterious client to obtain Soo Hyun's valuable experiment files. As their complex game of cat and mouse unfolds, the boundaries between professional research and personal manipulation become increasingly blurred. The tension rises as both Hye Rim and Soo Hyun try to outmaneuver each other, each harboring hidden agendas and motivations. This is a 2016 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Yoon Cheol.

Madame Antoine

The Fortunetellers

Min Ik is a competent and clearheaded man who works as an executive of a leading telecommunications company. This smart guy recognizes people he has met just once and has the insight to read others' thoughts until he is diagnosed with face blindness. Gal Hee, a loyal secretary of Min Ik, is a dowdy and disheveled little woman who has worked for Min Ik with all her might. On the day she gets fired out of the blue, she happens to witness Min Ik almost getting murdered by someone and becomes his right-hand woman. Min Ik, who suffers from face blindness, mistakes Gal Hee for Veronica, a charming and influential figure in the film industry, and falls in love with her. Gal Hee starts to pretend to be Veronica, and as time passes, even she gets confused about who she really is. But Veronica finds out about Gal Hee's double life and puts an end to it. Would the intertwined relationships and feelings be untangled in the end?

The Secret Life of My Secretary

Secret Secretaries Team

Born from a long line of women gifted with monumental strength, Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young) is far from ordinary. Only able to use her power for good, Bong Soon agrees to work as a bodyguard for Ahn Min Hyeok (Park Hyung Sik), the recently endangered chaebol heir and CEO of gaming company Ainsoft. With dreams of developing a video game of her own, Bong Soon hopes that by working with Min Hyeok, she’ll find a way to turn her dreams into reality. Meanwhile, her childhood friend, Detective Gook Doo (Ji Soo), is on the hunt for a kidnapper whose path soon crosses with Bong Soon. Using her gifts for the greatest good, will Bong Soon find her life full of everything she’s dreamed of and more? This is a 2017 South Korean romantic comedy series directed by Lee Hyung Min.

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Small but Mighty Team

Hanai Ao (Fumika Baba), a renowned romance manga writer, is dedicated to her work but has never experienced love herself. Constantly teased by her editor about her lack of romantic experience, Hanai decides to transform her appearance. At a salon, she meets Riichi (Eiji Akaso), a charismatic stylist who catches her eye. Struck by his charm, Hanai unexpectedly falls for him, and the feeling appears to be mutual. As she navigates her first real relationship, Hanai struggles to balance her intense work ethic with her newfound romance. Can a workaholic manga writer maintain a relationship while being completely absorbed in her writing? Based on the manga by Aya Asano, "Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?" is a 2019 Japanese romance drama directed by Keijiro Tsubakimoto and Tatsuya Aoki.

Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?

Love At First Sight Team

Nam Sae Hee (Lee Min Ki), a socially awkward IT employee in his early 30s, has exhausted his savings buying a house, leaving him financially strained. Yoon Ji Ho (Jung So Min), a struggling writer in her 30s, finds herself homeless and struggling to make ends meet. When Ji Ho becomes a tenant in Sae Hee's house, their unexpected living arrangement sets the stage for a unique relationship. As they navigate their personal, familial, and financial challenges together, they begin to discover unexpected connections and support in each other's lives. Their journey raises questions about love, survival, and personal growth in difficult economic circumstances. This is a 2017 South Korean drama series directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Because This Is My First Life

The Scrimp & Scrape Team

Sohu TV

In "Well Intended Love," struggling actress Xia Lin (Simona Wang) is diagnosed with leukemia and seeks help from powerful CEO Ling Yi Zhou (Xu Kai Cheng), who agrees to be her bone marrow donor only if she marries him. Their initial encounter is tumultuous, marked by a public altercation at a gala that leads to embarrassing media coverage. Unexpectedly, Ling Yi Zhou announces their engagement during a press conference, forcing them to maintain a facade of a relationship. As they navigate this complex arrangement, they must decide whether their staged engagement could potentially blossom into genuine love or be derailed by external complications. This is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Wu Qiang.

Well Intended Love Season 2

The Well-Intended Team

Jeong Eui Chan (Kim Min Kyu), a handsome young judge known as the "idol of the legal world," lives with senior judge Lee Dong Hoon (Ryu Jin) and Prosecutor Kang Se Woong (Hyuk). When Eui Chan meets Seo Ji Hye (Park Cho Rong), who runs a wood furniture workshop, he becomes smitten but struggles to express his feelings. Complications arise when Se Woong also develops romantic interest in Ji Hye, creating tension between the housemates. As they navigate their personal and professional lives, the characters must confront their emotions and relationships. This is a 2017 South Korean web drama directed by Park Seon Jae.

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