Asian Drama

A workplace drama set in a traditional media company experiencing a decline. She is a woman interested in fashion who meets the unbending chief editor.

(Source: Dramapanda)

Episodes: 43

The story follows three couples in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Focus on realistic themes to fully demonstrate the "quarter" youth crisis in family and career.

There is Xu Yao, a Beijing native who lost his girlfriend after a business failure, and Yu Jia En, a Beijing single woman has maintained her life for ten years. The small-town girl Zhang Qing who lives a bright and beautiful life, Li Nian Huan who suffered a derailment during pregnancy, Hao Chen Shi, a rebellious boy, and Zhao Ang. Its protagonists faced many different crises and their growth through difficulties and uneasiness, the 'beauty' of life is redefined.

Episodes: 30

Adapted from the novel "Da Cheng Xiao Shi" (大城小室) by Jiang Li Han (姜立涵).

Episodes: 36

Go Hae Ra worked hard as a merchandiser, but after having a child, she quit her job. For the past 7 years, she put all of her energy into raising her child. She now wants to resume her working career, but she struggles to find a job.

One day, she takes an interview for an entry level position at Market House. There, she meets Choi Ji Won, the director of the product planning team who holds the real power at Market House thanks to her charisma and leadership abilities. Go Hae Ra and Choi Ji Won once worked together at another company, so Choi Ji Won decides to hire Go Hae Ra for an intern position in the product planning team. She offers a sweet, but cruel suggestion to Go Hae Ra.

Episodes: 12

Lin Xiao Pan's parents divorced when she was a child, and after that, she went to Japan with her father to study, and graduated from Japan Junior College majoring in home economics. She seems to be silly and sweet, but in reality it's opposite - she's a stubborn and enthusiastic girl with a sense of justice. Her father dotes on his daughter and runs a Chinese restaurant in Japan.

Xiao Pan wanted to marry her boyfriend Zhou Zhi Wei, regardless of his father's opposition and his poor social background. But she didn't expect that he will run off, hearing about it. Wanting to start anew, Xiao Pan comes to Shanghai, and accidentally took over the job of cleaning the building, which starts her career as a housekeeper. Soon, she meets Zuo Fei, grieving the lost of his wife, and they both start to become closer.

(Source: Douban)

Episodes: 39

Adapted from the manga series "Kake kara Hajimaru Sayonara no Koi" (賭けからはじまるサヨナラの恋) written by Porun (ポルン) and illustrated by Watanuki Men (わたぬきめん).

His childhood first love, Choi Jun, who disappeared without a word, returned as a hot general manager! An office rom-com about idol-turned-intern Lee Jun and Choi Jun, a heart-fluttering genius director.

Former mixed martial arts champion Jin Xi Er accidentally discovered that her twin sister was unfairly treated by the company, where she works, so she entered it, dressed as her sister, abusing the boss and bad colleagues all the way. But soon, to her suprise, her heart starts beating faster, because of one of her collegue.

(Source: Douban)

Episodes: 33

Duration: 10 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Story about workers in the Changxindian railway factory in southwest Beijing. Early years of the Republic of China - Kang Ben Shan, Wang Ran Qiu, Wan Cheng Shun and others are Changxin who grew up in the bottom "mouth" and "seam" of the ancient town of Changxindian in southwest Beijing. Shop railway factory workers, they dream of “being great craftsmen, repairing the most difficult machines, and building the best trains”. Under the leadership of the party, they united the workers to fight together, set up workers' clubs, protected technical backbones, resisted Japanese aggression, arrested Kuomintang agents, etc., dedicated all their efforts in the historical process of national independence, national prosperity, and industrial rise.

(Source: Douban)

Episodes: 45

Heir Goo Won cannot stand fake smiles. When he meets Cheon Sa Rang, her sincere smile is at the ready. The pair seek to create happy moments where they can smile brightly at each other.

King of the Land is a VVIP business lounge, a paradise catering to wealthy hoteliers. It is owned by The King Group, with hotels, distribution companies, and an airline in its portfolio. Now Goo Won has been thrown into an inheritance tug-of-war. With his brilliant mind, innate grace, and captivating charm, he has everything but lacks common sense when dating.

Cheon Sa Rang makes the world brighter with just her smile. She is thrilled to land a job at the King Hotel, where she had some of her happiest times as a child. She must now put those sweet memories away and mature quickly to face the frequent workplace prejudices and misunderstandings that come her way.

(Source: Soompi)

Episodes: 16

He Huan has had to deal with a lot of things such as her husband fleeing and leaving her with huge debts, setbacks in her career, and her mother falling seriously ill. Through the encouragement of friends, He Huan remains tenacious in her attempt to starts over.

Relying on her wisdom and sincerity, He Huan begins to overcome the difficulties in helping her mother seek treatment as well as the creditors relentlessly chasing her for money; with her persistence and pure intentions, she quickly climbs the ranks from a hotline operator to a show's host, thus returning to her peak of her life and becoming her own light.

After realizing her personal goals, He Huan and her colleagues actively explore the potentials for transforming traditional media. With the help of influencer Jiang Jun Hao, He Huan joins the tide of the times and participates in forming integrated media for TV stations. While her career starts to become smooth-sailing, she is faced with a new choice emotionally. Her husband's selfishness and ruthlessness has led He Huan to become an independent person. Meanwhile, her relationship with Jiang Jun Hao has gone through many phases as they move towards a relationship of appreciation and mutual understanding.

The new employee Kazuma, who returned to Tokyo from America, reunites with his close friend from middle school, Ren, who is currently working as the top designer at their company. It is their first meeting since the abrupt farewell during their third year in middle school, 10 years ago. Ren was his best friend and his first love. He is as strong and good-looking as ever… And Kazuma is happy just being with him. However, Ren avoids the subject of their time in middle school rather unnaturally and acts like a friendly former-classmate… But he’s behaving this way because he is gay, and above all, fears being rejected by Kazuma. Yet one night, the two of them get together again…?

(Source: BLTai)

Adapted from the manga series "4gatsu no Tokyo wa" (４月の東京は…) by Haru (ハル).

Episodes: 8

A zombie movie about a young man whose dull life is invigorated when a zombie apocalypse hits his town.

Adapted from the manga "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead" (ゾン100～ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと～ ) by Aso Haro (麻生羽呂).

An intelligent young man, Jang Ho Woo is employed by the Taeil Accounting Firm. His excellent memory, sharp observational skills, and his innate sense for numbers lead him to be the firm's first high school graduate hire.

Ho Woo soon uncovers a web of systemic corruption and injustice that can only be stopped by dismantling one of Korea's most prestigious accounting firms.

A special episode where Hua Rong meets her lover from the past, during modern times. Now, Qin Shang Cheng is an overbearing CEO.

Adapted from the novel “When a Snail Loves” (如果蜗牛有爱情) by Ding Mo (丁墨).

The story of two completely different people from opposite walks of life--Wang Ju An and Su Mo--that work in the same company. When feelings start to develop, they slowly surrender to them. But when difficulties arise; will their love withstand the ultimate test of opposites attract?

Jeng is a fierce digital marketing manager despised by his subordinates in the company. As son of the owner, there's little he can do about it.

Pat studied abroad in LA before coming to work as an enthusiastic new member of the team. Jeng develops a secret fondness for his new subordinate, but in this position, he has to be particularly strict and picky with Pat. It comes to a point where Pat decides to submit his resignation, sparking a reform in the workplace.

Adapted from the web novel "Khoi Khoi Rak" (ค่อยๆ รัก) by summer december.

Eating around other people is a struggle for salaryman Yutaka, despite his talent for cooking. All that changes when he meets Minoru and Tane—two brothers, many years apart in age—who ask him to teach them how to make his delicious food! Yutaka soon finds himself having a change of heart as he looks forward to the meals they share together.

Adapted from the manga "Bokura no Shokutaku" (僕らの食卓) by Mita Ori (三田織).

Office politics take center stage for marketer Park Yoon Jo, whose lack of an academic background won’t deter his dedication to his work, and the smart and just Ryu Jae Min, who lacks any expectations towards their company.

Xiang Yuan, the eldest miss of Donghe group, is tasked with saving their Xi'an branch from bankruptcy. At this time, she meets her former crush Xu Yan Shi once again.

In their school days, Xiang Yuan pursued Xu Yan Shi with all her might to no avail. Reunited as adults, she is trying to save a company while he is deep in the mud due to problems in the workplace. Despite facing inequality, he is determined to pursue his dream to become a navigation engineer. In the process of dealing with the company crisis, Xiang Yuan gradually learns to take matters into her own hands. The two come to support each other as they realize their dreams.

Adapted from the novel "San Fen Ye" (三分野) by Er Dong Tu Zi (耳东兔子).

The Forbidden City Culture Company's CEO wanted to produce a palace-based variety program. Tao Tang, a young cultural expert, Liao Mu Yu, the renowned director, and seasoned host Wang Xi Ning were all brought on board to develop his vision. Once completed, the young director Yu Zai Zao arrived on the scene disrupting the team's plans. Despite their initial displeasure, Yu Zai Zao won them over with her fresh and unique ideas. Newly inspired, the team solidified and worked diligently. The programme eventually bests its competition by promoting traditional culture to its appreciative audience.

(Source: DramaWiki; Edited by Lee C)

Episodes: 35

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

In the eyes of other people, Meng Hao Tian is a woman of strength and beauty. Everyone saw how she started from nothing and jumped through countless hurdles in her entrepreneurial journey. However, only a few know of her painful past.

Because of a farce wedding, she has unexpectedly gotten acquainted with Leng Si Ming, the young and promising CTO of Lingzhi Group. After many unexpected situations, the two grow from their misunderstandings as rivals to become partners, yet the glaring problems that follow cannot be ignored. In the end, can they conquer their age gap and the differences in their backgrounds? Can Meng Hao Tian break through the shackles of her past to regain the ability to love?

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Episodes: 31

As a team leader, Seo Lee Joon is anything but soft. A leader at So What Media, Lee Joon’s content production team is one of the company’s best but by demanding the best from his team, he’s developed a reputation as the company’s toughest team leader. Seen by all as an iron-clad man who’s set in his ways, everyone is surprised when it becomes apparent that the company’s new employee, Jeong Ha Ram, has started to get under his skin.

A very straightforward type of person, Ha Ram hides nothing about himself, including his sincere beliefs about love. Skeptical of love himself, Lee Joon has a hard time understanding how Ha Ram can be so open about love. Even more confusing for Lee Joon is trying to understand the feelings that he seems to be developing for the company’s newest employee.

Finding themselves in a bit of a push-and-pull relationship, Lee Joon and Ha Ram begin to understand each other better, as they slowly learn about each other’s past and present struggles. Drawing ever closer, will this unlikely pair learn to let go of the past and allow themselves the freedom to experience true love?

(Source: Viki)

Episodes: 8

Cher is a gamer who wants to make it big in the e-sports industry. During his senior year of university, he gets an internship with a crumbling gaming company. There, he attracts the intention of his boss Gun who has him do some pretty weird errands, confusing Cher about his true intentions. In addition to his gaming, Cher has an ASMR channel and it's those videos that coax Gun to sleep every night.

Adapted from the novel "Khob Wanni Loek Kan Pi Mai #chokacherkhugun" (คบวันนี้ เลิกกันปีใหม่ #ชอกะเชร์คู่กันต์) by Brave2Y (หน่วยกลว้าวาย).

The story of the rebellion of several young people who gather for different purposes such as will, justice, and revenge in the financial circle that operates under established order and rules. They struggle and resist being the "prey" in their workplace

Yao Wei is a female director of a certain company. Being a workaholic, she's so focused on KPI's that she doesn't realize her relationship with her husband has become estranged. Many women in her department also face gender-specific challenges. At this time, Yao Wei learns that she's pregnant.

Yao Wei has always wanted a child but she has become pregnant at a stage of her life when her career is on the rise. Meanwhile, Yao Wei's boss Ding Lan has recruited a rival into the company. New director An Chang is not only qualified, she also has her husband's support. They have a DINK (dual income no kids) household which seems to be the perfect way to avoid the problems plaguing many women in the workplace.

After some deliberation, Yao Wei chooses to give birth, and it is this decision that changes everything. In her personal life, Yao Wei and her husband regain their feelings and trust in each other. At work, she joins hands with her "rival" to help out their fellow female colleagues. Through the lady's character they constantly exhibit, Yao Wei begins to understand that happiness in life can be measured in different ways from success in one's career to becoming a mother. The company leaders also gradually understand that pursuit of profits is not everything since it's also important to let employees grow and gain satisfaction and happiness in work and life.

Adapted from the essay book "Jiko Kotei Kan ga Hikukute Kujike Sona Toki, Ashita no Jibunnotameni yu de Tama go wo Tsukuru" (自己肯定感が低くて挫けそうな時、明日の自分のためにゆでたまごをつくる) by Chie Maru (ちえ丸).

Shikamori Umi is an overwhelmed office worker caught in a love triangle with her new coworkers.

The third planning department of Gaofa Electronics Group is a brainstorming department responsible for innovation. It has successfully proposed the "Gaosi 3s" cross-generation model, which has become the main product of the group for ten years and has established Gaosi Electronics as a leader in the industry. It has become a highly prized department, but since then, they have been stagnant, and they ran out of ideas. Now it's been rendered to a useless department!

The third planning department has the most "talented" elites (office workers) in Gaosi Electronics: there is Li Tian Ran, the only person in the entire workplace who is convinced that the third planning department can rebuild their glory; Fan Si Si, a young lady who has a secret double life; there is a Bai Ma Shuai who is richer than you but works harder than you, and just loves to work; there is also a delicate yet tough Wu Zheng Xing, a half-retired boss Cui Hua Lang, and director, who is also a rocker, director Yu. Although they are ordinary, they are also struggling to rebuild the glory of the third department and their respective career prospects.

Nam Haeng Sun used to be a national athlete. She now runs a side dish store. She has a super positive personality and unlimited like stamina. She takes another turn and enters the private education field, which is for students preparing for their university entrance exam. Unexpectedly, Nam Haeng Sun gets involved with Choi Chi Yeol.

Choi Chi Yeol is a popular instructor in the private education field and is known as Ilta Instructor (most popular instructor). He works hard at his job. As an instructor to his students, he speaks without reserve and implements showmanship in his lessons. He has accumulated wealth and fame as a popular instructor, but, with increasing success, he has become more sensitive, prickly, and indifferent to people. He then meets Nam Haeng Sun with her super positive personality and never ending stamina. The relationship between Nam Haeng Sun and Choi Chi Yeol develops romantically.

Tai Che Ni is a cheerful and diligent delivery worker in the year 2000. He has been given an item to deliver to a man named Hai Yi. But something very strange happens to him – and he suddenly finds himself transported 22 years into the future...to the year 2022! He finds Hai Yi, the young heir to a massively lucrative business group empire.

At first, Tai Che Ni is utterly distraught by the fact that he has been brought to the year 2022 – and longs to return “home” to 2000. But as he begins to spend time with Hai Yi, he starts to become attracted to him – and discovers a tender side to the business heir that many of his acquaintances have never seen before. Could he find happiness here in 2022? Or will the pull of the past separate this duo? Meanwhile, love could also be set to bloom between a seemingly cold-hearted company manager Liang Wen Hsen, and the office’s newest recruit – a tender-hearted orphan named Lin Huai En.