Who's ready to sweeten their hearts even more on a romantic Pepero Day? Here is our list of shows that will surely melt your heart away!

Sweet & Cute Romance for PEPERO DAY

Kim Yu Mi (Kim Go Eun) might seem like an ordinary office worker, but underneath that plain exterior lies something truly exceptional. All humans on the planet are being kept running by a complex network of cells that largely goes unnoticed. Day in and day out, 24/7, the cells within the human body continuously work towards keeping their human alive and well, helping us function in our everyday lives.
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Each of Yu Mi’s cells controls her emotions, feelings, and actions. After a painful breakup, Yu Mi’s love cells fall into a deep coma. While her surrounding cells work tirelessly to revive their fallen counterparts, Yu Mi spends her days stuck in the dismal grind of everyday life. With a broken heart and no romantic prospects, Yu Mi’s love cells remain in a comatose state, until the sudden appearance of Goo Woong (Ahn Bo Hyun).
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Goo Woong is an emotionally stunted game developer that has no idea how to express his feelings or emotions, but after meeting Yu Mi, he finds himself wanting to try. With the help of her co-workers Ruby (Lee Yu Bi) and Seo Sae Yi (Park Ji Hyun), Yu Mi’s love cells gradually start to revive themselves.
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When both Yu Mi and Goo Woong’s love cells work overtime, the duo find themselves drawing closer. But will the cells be enough to bring two hearts together forever?

Yumi's Cells

The On Fire Penguins Team 🔥🐧

Youku

When wealthy business group heir Ling Yue (Liu Te) collides with deliveryperson Gu An Xin (Zhao Lu Si), the former ends up in hospital with injuries and amnesia. Terrified, An Xin takes Yue back to her house to care for him. The pair ends up living together, despite their differences – and both start to feel the pull of attraction. But what will happen to their romance when Yue’s memories start to return? This 2021 Chinese romantic comedy drama was based on a novel by Chun Feng Yi Du and directed by Zhong Qing.

Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling

The Rabbit and Wolf Team

When her father’s work suddenly transfers him, Yu Akahane (Nana Komatsu) finds herself forced to move into one of the school dormitories. Excited to be living in the same dorm as the school’s “White Prince'', Shirakawa Takumi (Yudai Chiba), Yu can’t wait to move in. With a head full of dreams of the kind Shirakawa sweeping her off her feet, Yu tries to settle into her new home quickly. But all her hopes of a happy dorm life are squashed, the moment she meets Haruto Kurosaki (Kento Nakajima).

Known at school as the “Black Devil”, Haruto is anything but nice. A bully through and through, Haruto not only steals Yu’s first kiss, but also demands that she become his slave. Unable to escape Haruto’s cruelty, Yu’s only glimmers of light come from the shining White Prince, who has taken a keen interest in her; especially now that Haruto has made his intentions towards her clear. Driven by curiosity, more than anything, Shirakawa begins to pay more attention to Yu, helping her as she suffers under Haruto’s bullying. The more time Shirakawa spends with Yu, the more he begins to realize that she has inadvertently captured his heart.

Caught between the Black Devil and the White Prince, Yu isn’t sure which way to turn. Struggling to unravel the mysteries of her own heart, she begins to wonder which is better to follow, the heart or the mind?

Based on the manga “Defying Kurosaki-kun” by Makino, “The Black Devil and the White Prince” is a 2016 high school romance film directed by Sho Tsukikawa.

The Black Devil and the White Prince

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After her parents announce that they’re moving, Aoi Nishimori (Mone Kamishiraishi) is quick to convince them to let her stay behind. Agreeing to her request, Aoi finds an apartment close to school and is soon comfortably settled. Happy with her new home, Aoi has no idea that her school’s “prince” Shusei Kugayama (Yosuke Sugino), is now her new neighbor.&nbsp;

The one boy at school that every girl loves, Shusei Kugayama is immensely popular, despite the fact that he has rejected every declaration of love that he has ever received. Knowing the odds, Aoi’s best friend, Moe Shibuya (Sara Takatsuki) decides to confess her feelings to Shusei and is promptly rejected. Indignant on her friend’s behalf, Aoi refuses to feel anything for Shusei but contempt. But when her princely neighbor’s apartment is damaged in a fire, her sympathetic heart wins out. Feeling sorry for Shusei, Aoi invites him to stay with her while his place is repaired.

Keeping her new roommate secret is hard enough but when she realizes she’s started to fall for her handsome house mate, “difficult” takes on a whole new meaning. To make matters worse, Shusei's cousin, Reon Kugayama (Ryusei Yokohama) has discovered her secret and insists on moving in. Now living with two handsome boys, Aoi has to wonder if her life will ever be normal again!

Based on the manga series, "L•DK" by Ayu Watanabe, “L-DK: Two Loves, Under One Roof” is a 2019 romantic comedy film directed by Taisuke Kawamura.

L-DK: Two Loves, Under One Roof

L♥DK Team

&nbsp;Mu Rong (Deng Kai) is a young and well-regarded general in the Imperial army. His forces have captured an assassin and are holding their captive in their camp. Then, a beautiful woman named He Lian (Pa Li) arrives at the camp, intent on winning the general’s heart and hand in marriage. She succeeds and gains access to his private quarters. But it seems that He Lian isn’t quite who she seems to be: She has been sent by enemy forces on a secret mission to free the assassin. She flirts with him, panders to his ego – then renders him unconscious with poison. She then frees the captive and escapes. Mu Rong is punished severely by the Imperial court for his oversight.

Shamed by the fact that he fell so easily for He Lian’s simple scheme, Mu Rong vows to find and take his revenge on her. Five years later, their paths meet again. But it turns out He Lian has a few more tricks up her sleeve – even if she appears to have underestimated Mu Rong’s resolve. The duo shapes up for a no-holds-barred battle of wits – but could Cupid play an unexpected role in its outcome?

“Fall in Love with My King” is a 2020 Chinese movie.

Fall in Love with My King

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Yuni (Nana Komatsu) is a high school student who lives with her relative Kazuma Akechi (Arai Hirofumi), who is also the school’s math teacher.

She is an exceptional student, but has been struggling with English, so starts taking additional lessons on a one-to-one basis with the school’s English teacher Haruka Sakurai (Tomohisa Yamashita).

But during their lessons, a romantic bond slowly starts to form between the two. Kazuma Akechi starts to sense something is amiss, so puts an end to the tutoring. However, it may be too late, as the duo’s love has already started to blossom.

And things get even more complicated when Yuni is assigned a new homeroom teacher, Mirei Takizawa (Asami Mizukawa) – a woman who also has feelings for the dashing English teacher.

When Mirei Takizawa learns about Yuni and Haruka Sakurai’s love, she resolves to put an end to it...

This movie was based on a hit, 10-volume manga series named “Love’s Reach,” by Rin Mikimoto, which ran from 2008 to 2011. It also spawned a TV drama series in 2014.

“Close Range Love” is a 2014 Japanese movie that was directed by Naoto Kumazawa.

Close Range Love

ONE31, LINE TV

College freshman Type Thiwat (Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong) has a seemingly irrational hatred for homosexual people that stems back to his childhood. This puts him on a collision course with his new roommate, the openly gay Tharn Kirigun (Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat). Type rages and resolves to drive Tharn out of the dormitory. But Tharn is no pushover, and decides to stand his ground. Sparks fly as the conflict deepens, but as both men dig their heels in, could hatred one day give way to love? This 2019 Thai BL drama series was based on a novel by MAM and directed by Tee Bundit Sintanaparadee.

TharnType

I'm Not Gay But MyBoyfriend Is

ONE31,LINE TV

Seven years ago, Tharn (Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat) fell for his college roommate Type (Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong), despite the latter’s outward hostility to the gay community. Incredibly, love triumphed over hate, and the two became lovers. Now, their university days are behind them and they have started their professional careers. As they navigate the worlds of work and post-college life, new obstacles begin to put a strain on their relationship. Can they overcome these obstacles to shore up their love? Will their relationship fall victim to these new and unprecedented pressures? This 2020 Thai drama series is the sequel to “TharnType” and was directed by Pique Passawut.

TharnType 2: 7 Years Of Love

Seven Years Team

Growing up, Qing Zan (Niu Ze Meng) knew exactly what she wanted out of life. With big dreams and an even bigger determination, Qing Zan had no doubt that with enough hard work, she’d be able to make all her dreams come true. Unfortunately, the realities of life made achieving her dreams next to impossible. But not even crushed dreams were enough to keep Qing Zan down for long.&nbsp;

Unable to make her initial dreams come true, Qing Zan dusted off her other talents and began working as a cook for the wealthy Bai Family. With a talent like hers, it was only a matter of time before she caught the attention of the family heir, Bai San Qian (Xie Bin Bin). A stickler for perfection and a total snob, San Qian has become accustomed to having the world bow at his feet. Unfortunately for him, Qing Zan refuses to tolerate his outlandish behavior. Ever at odds, Qing Zan and San Qian spend their days bickering about absolutely everything, until eventually Qing Zan decides she’s had enough. Realizing Qing Zan is ready to walk away for good, San Qian stops her, though he can’t bring himself to admit the reason why.

Shocked by his own feelings, San Qian realizes that in the midst of all their arguing, he’s actually fallen for his feisty cook. Little does he know, Qing Zan feels the same way. Will these unlikely lovers be able to stop fighting long enough to confess how they truly feel?

A lighthearted romance full of laughs, “Love in the Kitchen” is a 2020 romantic comedy film directed by Yan Zhi.

Love in the Kitchen

Sweet and Spice Team

Five years ago, Sakura Nanase (Mone Kamishiraishi) was one of a number of witnesses who watched as a handsome young doctor stepped in at the last minute to save the life of a stranger. Enamored as much by his charm as she was by his professional skill, Sakura could stop herself from immediately falling in love. Determined to find a way to meet this heroic doctor again, Sakura decided rather quickly that the only way to do so would be to go into the medical profession herself. Now, at twenty-two, Sakura is a rookie nurse who has just taken her first position at a local hospital.

Working hard at her new job, Sakura is surprised when she learns that the doctor she fell in love with all those years ago is working in the same hospital. But what’s even more surprising is the fact that Doctor Kiari Tendo (Takeru Satoh) is nothing like she imagined him to be. Often referred to as the “Devil” at work, Doctor Tendo is a cold perfectionist who has no qualms about making snide comments and biting remarks to his co-workers. Despite this fact, Sakura works hard to gain Doctor Tendo’s recognition at work and has no problem expressing her feelings about him openly and honestly. Her persistent nature earns her the nickname, “Warrior Chick” at work and, as she refuses to back down, Doctor Tendo can’t help but take notice.

Despite his numerous efforts to resist, Doctor Tendo finds his heart softening towards the tenacious nurse, Sakura. Will her dedication to her work and her persistent declarations of love be enough to finally win him over?

Adapted from the manga of the same name by Maki Enjoji, “An Incurable Case of Love” is a 2020 romantic comedy drama directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Ryosuke Fukuda, and Kenta Tanaka.

An Incurable Case of Love

Lee Jae Hoon (Kim Rye Won) is an advertising agency employee whose love life has just hit the rocks. With just hours to go before his wedding day, he and his fiancée called off the wedding and their relationship. He has responded by starting to drink heavily after work. During his boozy evenings, he often sends inappropriate messages to his friends and coworkers – and sometimes even calls them, only to wake in the morning with no recollection of his actions.

Sun Young (Gong Hyo Jin) joins the same agency as a new hire and shortly after Lee Jae Hoon and the rest of his team look on in horror as she has an angry public row with her boyfriend, who turns out to be cheating on her. When Lee Jae Hoon then drunkenly contacts her during another of his drinking sprees, the pair start to understand that they have a lot in common and could even be attracted to one another. But as tongues begin to wag in the office, will this “crazy” romance ever get off the ground?

“Cray Romance” is a 2019 South Korean movie that was written and directed by Kim Han Gyul.

Crazy Romance

"Crazy Romantic Team"

Fuji TV

At twenty-eight, Junko Sakuraba’s (Satomi Ishihara) greatest dream is to live and work in New York City. Unfortunately, working as an English language school teacher isn’t getting her any closer to her dreams. As disappointed as she is at being so far from making her greatest dream come true, Junko is even more disappointed in the fact that she’s soon turning twenty-nine and still has never had a boyfriend.&nbsp;

With a funeral service to attend, Junko has little time for thoughts about dreams or men. But things take an unexpected turn when she notices a handsome monk praying at the temple. Well aware of the fact that a funeral isn’t the best time to find a guy, Junko tries to ignore him but fate decides to make things difficult. With her legs numb from kneeling so long, Junko’s attempt to stand ends in disaster when she accidentally knocks a bowl of ash from the altar on the handsome monk’s head. Mortified, Junko tries to convince herself it’s okay because she will never see him again. But fate, it would seem, has one more trick to play.

Tricked into a matchmaking session by her family, Junko arrives only to find that the other party is none other than the handsome monk, Takane Hoshikawa (Tomohisa Yamashita). Will this second meeting go better than the first or have the two been doomed from the start?

Adapted from the manga series of the same name by Miki Aihara, 5→9 From Five to Nine is a romantic comedy drama directed by Shin Hirano, Hideyuki Aizawa, and Masaki Tanimura.

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