We just love it when a secret crush turns into true love! That’s why we’ve put together this fantastic collection of dramas and movies, featuring some of our favorite secret crushes!

Secret Crush on You

Tu Xiao Ning (Zhang Jia Ning) is a lobby manager at a bank, striving to complete her probationary period. Her parents set her up on a blind date, where she unexpectedly meets her middle school classmate, Ji Yu Heng (Wei Zhe Ming). Later, they run into each other again, and Yu Heng's mother mistakenly assumes they are dating. Motivated by their families' wishes, Xiao Ning and Yu Heng pretend to date and eventually marry. However, Xiao Ning soon discovers that Yu Heng is a manager at the same bank and is now her superior. They must keep their relationship a secret, but will it survive this twist of fate? "You Are My Secret" is a 2024 Chinese romantic drama directed by Jin Xiong Hao, based on the novel "Hiding Marriage at the Office" by Qing An.

You Are My Secret

💼Hush-Shush... Love💘

In her final year of high school, Lee Hong Ju (Kim So Hyun) fell head over heels in love. But this first brush with love ended in heartbreak. Ever since, she has been deeply skeptical when it comes to everything love-related. A decade later, she has become an animation producer when fate reunites her with her former crush, Hu Yeong (Chae Jong Hyeop), in a cafe. He has returned to South Korea from the United States, and is now a 29-year-old financial planner. They are both hit by a wave of emotions. Could a fresh chance at romance be in the cards? Or has too much water passed under the bridge? This 2024 South Korean drama series was based on a webtoon by Nam Ji Eun and Kim In Ho and was directed by Song Hyun Wook.

Serendipity's Embrace

🔮Meant to be together Team

Tencent Video

Cheng Shao Shang (Zhao Lu Si) has grown up alone in a town devastated by a bloody war. When the powerful and influential general Ling Bu Yi (Leo Wu) visits the town, he falls in love with Shao Shang at first sight. Shao Shang warns him that she’s stubborn, slow to trust others, and independent – and may not fit the usual profile of a general’s “obedient” wife. Little does she know, however, that Bu Yi has his own secrets – many of which he is keen to learn more about. Together, could this duo discover the truth about Bu Yi’s mysterious past? And will they find love in the process? This 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

Love Like the Galaxy

֍♡ Spiral Love ♡֍

TVING

Seo Hee Soo (Han Ji Hyo) might not be the most popular girl on campus but that fact has never really bothered her. With dreams of becoming an accomplished lyricist, Hee Soo has more important things to worry about than her popularity. Still, she has to admit that not being popular does have its fair share of drawbacks, particularly when it comes to finding a guy. Having never had a boyfriend before, Hee Soo would very much like to change that. The problem is, she has no idea how.

With zero experience with guys and self-esteem so low it’s almost non-existent, Hee Soo doesn’t see herself finding a guy anytime soon. But all of that changes when she happens upon a magical notebook that claims to have the power to make anyone fall in love with someone for a month. Unable to resist the temptation, Hee Soo gives the notebook a try, a fact that horrifies her best friend, Jung Shi Ho (Doyoung), once he discovers the truth.

Unable to ignore Hee Soo’s sudden popularity with the guys, her co-worker, Park Se Jin (Kwon Ah Reum) is curious to know her secrets. With guys now lining up for her, will Hee Soo be able to handle the inevitable complications of juggling so many suitors, all while keeping the truth a secret from prying eyes?

A lighthearted romance with a magical twist, “Dear X Who Doesn’t Love Me” is a 2022 South Korean romance drama directed by Goh Jae Hong.

Dear X Who Doesn't Love Me

The Magical Notebook Team

Mango TV

Determined to land a front-page story, reporter Zheng Shu Yi (Bai Lu) does everything she can to score an interview with the country’s most talked about CEO, Shi Yan (Dylan Wang). With plans to invest in several promising startups, Shi Yan agrees to an interview with Shu Yi, but only if she writes about the local startups that have so far gone without notice. Meeting time and time again, the working relationship between Shu Yi and Shi Yan grows into something more. Could this spark between them be the first bloom of love? Directed by Guo Hu, this is a 2023 Chinese romantic drama series.

Only For Love

How to Tame a CEO Team👔 

Dong Dong'en (Xu Lu), a top tier customer service agent has always prided herself on professionalism and her ability to solve any problem. She is forced to take a position at her client's office when a problem arises, working closely with client Lou Yuan (Wei Zhe Ming). She is determined to win back her client’s trust, but soon realizes the challenges at hand. Dong'en and Lou Yuan constantly clash, but her talent, courage, and charm eventually captures Lou Yuan's heart. With such a rocky start to their relationship, can Lou Yuan find a way to win Dong'en’s heart? Adapted from the novel “Gold Customer Service Dong Dong'en” by Bu Yi Ma Qi, this 2023 Chinese romance series was directed by Yi Lin.

Hello, I’m At Your Service

Your Personal ➴ Slave Team

Tencent TV

Trying to figure out what you want to do in life is hard enough, but with graduation fast approaching, Si Tu Mo (Fei Xing) is finding the task nearly impossible. Standing on the brink of adulthood, the pressure to make this next big step in life the right one, was starting to make Tu Mo second guess everything. Finding herself wavering between what she wants and what everyone expects of her, Tu Mo has no idea where she should go from here. At least not until she meets Gu Wei Yi (Lin Yi).

A brilliant physics student, Wei Yi knows exactly what he wants from life and he isn’t afraid to chase his dreams. Watching Tu Mo flounder through these last fleeting days of university life, Wei Yi decides to step in and help her out.&nbsp;

Encouraging Tu Mo to think about what it is she really wants, Wei Yi helps his lost friend see that life doesn’t always have to have structure and a plan, by reminding her that sometimes it’s best to follow your heart.

Based on the novel by Zhao Qianqian, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” is a 2019 romantic drama directed by Zhu Dong Ning.

Put Your Head On My Shoulder

Lean on Me 

JTBC

After several unhappy events at work, Seoul-based cellist Mok Hae Won (Park Min Young) has grown tired of big-city life. She decides to take a break from the hustle and bustle and returns to the small village of Bukhyeon, where she lived for a short time during her high school years, hoping to take some time and unwind. However, she didn’t bank on reuniting with her former classmate and neighbor Im Eun Seop (Seo Kang Joon), who now owns a small, unassuming independent bookstore. Hae Won is drawn to Eun Seop, who lives his life at a slower pace than the people she used to hang out with in the capital. Over time, they begin to feel the pull of attraction. But Eun Seop, too, has deep secret scars. Can they overcome the obstacles they find in their way – and begin a lasting romance? This 2020 South Korean drama, based on the novel of the same name by Lee Do Woo, was directed by Han Ji Seung.

I'll Go to You When the Weather is Nice

The warm-hearted team

Fans think top South Korean star Gong Tae Seong (Kim Young Dae) is as sweet and innocent as can be. But behind closed doors, he isn’t quite so angelic. His management company’s PR team ace Oh Han Byeol (Lee Sung Kyung) knows the real Tae Sung, as she's tasked with doing whatever it takes to hide his hot temper and competitive streak from the public. It’s a thankless job, and one that frequently puts her at odds with the temperamental celebrity. But as they spend more time together, might they eventually spend less time butting heads… and more time falling in love? This 2022 South Korean love-hate romantic comedy drama was directed by Lee Soo Hyun.

Sh**ting Stars

💕Love You to the Stars🌠

Mai Cheng Huan (Yang Zi) has always lived her life according to the wishes of her overbearing mother. But after her mother’s interference brings about the end of an important relationship, Cheng Huan decides enough is enough. Breaking free from her mother’s hold, Cheng Huan pours all her focus into advancing in her career, and takes a position as the manager of a family hotel. While the hotel heir, Yao Zhi Ming (Xu Kai) has doubts about Cheng Huan’s abilities, it doesn’t take long for him to recognize her many talents. Working side by side, Cheng Huan and Zhi Ming navigate the turbulent waters of family and business together, finding unexpected love along the way.

A classic tale of enemies to lovers, this is a 2024 Chinese romantic comedy drama directed by Tian Yu and Wang Cheng Xin.

Best Choice Ever

✨ The Best Love Story ❤️

Ji Xing (Tan Song Yun) has worked diligently for a top IT firm for the past three years but struggles to stand out in a fiercely competitive corporate world. Frustrated, she decides to quit and launch her own company. She soon attracts the support of a powerful mentor and investor, CEO Han Ting (Xu Kai). With his backing, her entrepreneurial journey begins to gain momentum. As they collaborate closely, their professional relationship starts to deepen, and unexpected romantic sparks fly. This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Jiu Yue Xi and was directed by Chen Chang.

As Beautiful as You

✨Brighter Than Stars Team✨

Fuji TV

Eight years after a heart-wrenching breakup, Tsumugi Aoba (Haruna Kawaguchi) unexpectedly reunites with her first love, Sou Sakura (Ren Meguro), only to discover he’s lost most of his hearing. As their shared love for music rekindles old feelings, Tsumugi is drawn back into Sou’s world, now silent and full of unspoken emotions. With fate giving them a second chance, Tsumugi must find a way to navigate the challenges of Sou’s new reality while reigniting the love they once had. Will their bond overcome the silence, or will the past keep them apart forever? This is a 2022 Japanese romance drama directed by Hiroki Kazama.

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